Breakaway Cycles

Men’s and women’s master’s team racing/riding/adventuring on the road, gravel and mtb. Based in Loveland, CO. 

Mission:

We strive to be positive ambassadors for the sport of cycling, representing our community with integrity and enthusiasm—whether we’re racing, riding epic adventures, or pedaling around town.

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Press Release:

Breakaway Cycles out of Loveland, Colorado, is proud to announce its 2026 race and event calendar featuring a full slate of road, gravel, and mountain bike events across the country. The men’s and women’s masters team will compete, ride, and adventure throughout the season while continuing to build community through local shop rides and regional challenges.

2026 schedule:

• Old Man Winter
• Gorge Gravel, Oregon
• Unbound Gravel
• Steamboat Gravel
• Leadville Trail 100 MTB
• Chequamegon 40 MTB
• Estes Challenge

The Estes Challenge is a long standing team tradition that began more than a decade ago. The goal is simple: ride from Loveland to Estes Park once every month of the year. The challenge reflects the team’s consistency, resilience, and connection to the Northern Colorado cycling community.

In addition to racing, the team will host Saturday shop rides throughout the season departing from Breakaway Cycles in Loveland. These rides are open to the community and reinforce the shop’s commitment to local riders of all abilities.

2026 Team Roster

• Gale Bernhardt
• Ron Kennedy
• Linda Kennedy
• Matt Roberts
• Keith Jensen
• Rich Panozzo
• Jim Auman
• Sarah Marcikonis
• Stephen Cochran

The Breakaway Cycles Masters Team is supported by Breakaway Cycles in Loveland and Gale Bernhardt Consulting.

Together, the team represents decades of experience in endurance sport and a shared passion for road, gravel, and mountain biking. Their 2026 season will blend competition, community engagement, and adventure across some of the country’s most respected endurance events.

For more information about Breakaway Cycles and upcoming shop rides, visit the shop in Loveland, Colorado.

Shop Rides

No-Drop Ride – 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from March through October (weather permitting).
Time – 9:00 am
Start/Finish
Breakaway Cycles
2237 W Eisenhower Blvd
Loveland, CO 80537

Group Ride – 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from March through October (weather permitting). This will be a longer faster ride (15-18 mph avg / 30-40 miles)
Time – 10:00 am
Start/Finish
Breakaway Cycles
2237 W Eisenhower Blvd
Loveland, CO 80537