Sidney Neb Cyclist, Jeff Phelps, of Team Rio Grand Racing is listed in good condition after being clipped by a semi early Wednesday morning.  Jeff lives in Sidney but is an honorary Fort Collins local since he rides for the Rio and races in CO often. According to local news station, KNEB.  Phelps was hit while riding his bike 7 miles East of Sidney on Highway 30. The semi, attempting to pass him, moved back into his lane when oncoming traffic appeared and clipped him. Jeff suffered a broken arm in the crash and was transported to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

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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