BIPOC cycling development team consisting of riders of all ages and abilities riding and racing in road, mtb, gravel and cyclocross events.

Mission:

Melanated Lovelies is a Colorado-based cycling collective committed to the development of BIPOC riding and racing. Our vision is to inspire, prepare, and support riders of color in addition to the broader cycling community.

2024 Press Release

Since our debut in Fall 2023, Melanated Lovelies has raised over $5000 in support and mutual aid for athletes of color. Our team continues to challenge ourselves on- and off-bike in order to create space for those that look like Us. We humbly wish to inspire increased philanthropy and continued investment in Our community.

Howling Cow Cafe

Howling Cow Cafe opened on July 1st, 2014, adjacent to Morning Fresh Dairy Farm hq, almost exactly a year after the Bellvue Bean closed down. That was a tough year for cyclists who were used to a mid-ride coffee break while doing the Dairy Loop. Lori and Robert Graves, the owners of Morning Fresh, managed to fill the void left by the Bean and then some. Howling Cow offers a comfortable patio with views of the foothills, great coffee, Ummbers IceCream, Noosa Yoghurt, baked goods, and other…

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