We’re dropping some more beets this week on 10 Tracks, Sugar Beets. Originally from Denver, Valerie Collins who rides for the Sugar Beets has been in Fort Collins for 15 years. She’s the friendly voice on the other end of the phone when you call Independent Plumbing Solutions. Another equal opportunity cyclist, Valerie rides all the bikes but prefers MTB. 

Favorite Bike? Black Betty, my Trek Top Fuel

Favorite Ride?  Easy, that’s gotta be Kennebec to Junctions City in Durango. Basically the last segment on the Colorado Trail. It’s got it all, high alpine riding in a remote and beautiful place, climbing and some of the best downhill around!

When do you listen to these?  Usually during hard intervals, pre-race, or really anytime I want to get pumped for something.

 

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Much like New Belgium Brewing, the Rio is synonymous with Fort Collins cycling. Patrick McGaughran, the owner of all five Colorado Rios opened the first restaurant here in Fort Collins in 1986. He first sponsored an elite road team in 1999. His title sponsorship of that team continues nearly 25 years later and has catapulted riders like Tejay van Garderen, Chad Haga and Mara Abbot into the World Tour. In addition to the elite road team, Pat has advertised on YGR since 2009 (my second…

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