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Sharing inspiring stories from Colorado's majestic landscapes + practical tips and advice.

Product Feature · Tips & Advice · Winter Cycling ·

Thermal Bib Shorts and Warmers vs. Bib Tights: What Should You Wear?

Cool starts and warmer finishes call for flexibility. Compare thermal bib shorts with warmers, full tights, and chamois-free layers for your next road or gravel ride.

Athlete Profile · Cyclocross · Events & Races · Racing Tips ·

When the Course Runs Out Before the Fight Does

New bikes, a third-row start and two races decided by the narrowest of margins. Sam Brown opens his USCX campaign at Rochester Cross with a top-ten finish, a thrilling final-lap battle and growing confidence for the season ahead.

Health Tips · Tips & Advice ·

How to Prevent Saddle Sores: Fit, Hygiene, and Smarter Riding Habits

Saddle sores may be common, but they aren’t inevitable. Learn how proper bib fit, a well-positioned chamois, good hygiene, smart bike setup, and gradual mileage increases can help you ride more comfortably.

Athlete Profile · Colorado Cycling · Events & Races ·

Leadville MTB 100: Why Knowing When to Stop Takes Strength

Haley Dumke reached the top of Columbine while managing a lingering hip injury. What happened next showed why the hardest decision in endurance racing is sometimes choosing not to finish.

Motivation · Racing Tips · Tips & Advice ·

The Ultimate Cycling Race Day Checklist: Prepare for Your Best Ride

Whether it’s your first race or your fiftieth, success begins long before the starting line. This complete cycling race day guide covers bike preparation, nutrition, packing, warm-up routines, and expert tips to help you arrive confident, avoid common mistakes, and perform your best.

Inspiration · Pactimo Custom · Tips & Advice ·

Building Team Identity: Why Custom Kits Are More Than Just Gear

A custom cycling kit is more than matching jerseys—it’s a symbol of team identity, pride, and belonging. Learn how premium custom apparel helps clubs, charity rides, corporate teams, and race programs build stronger communities on and off the bike.

Bike Handling · Tips & Advice · Training Tips ·

How to Ride in a Group: 10 Essential Skills Every Cyclist Should Know

Whether you’re joining your first club ride, riding a charity event, or training with friends, good group riding skills make every ride safer and more enjoyable. Learn how to draft efficiently, communicate clearly, hold your line, avoid common mistakes, and become the kind of rider everyone wants beside them.

Tips & Advice · Training Tips ·

What Is the Ideal Cycling Cadence? Find Your Best RPM for Every Ride

Is there really a perfect cycling cadence? Discover what cadence means, why 90 RPM isn’t the only answer, and how to find the most efficient pedaling rhythm for climbing, endurance rides, group rides, and more. Learn practical cadence tips that can help you ride smoother, farther, and with greater confidence.

Health Tips · Motivation · Tips & Advice · Weight Loss ·

Cycling for Weight Loss: 10 Smart Ways to Lose Fat & Ride Stronger

Cycling is one of the best ways to lose weight—but riding more isn’t the whole story. Learn how to combine smart training, nutrition, hydration, and recovery to lose fat while becoming a stronger cyclist.

Health Tips · Hydration · Tips & Advice · Training Tips ·

How to Stay Hydrated While Cycling: The Complete Guide

Proper hydration can improve endurance, power, focus, and recovery. Learn how much to drink before, during, and after your ride, when electrolytes matter, and how to avoid common hydration mistakes.

Product Feature · Tips & Advice ·

How to Choose a Cycling Jersey: Everything New Riders Need to Know

Wondering if you really need a cycling jersey? Learn what makes cycling jerseys different from T-shirts, how they should fit, and the features that improve comfort, storage, and performance on every ride.

Master Better Bike Handling Skills with These Essential Cycling Drills

Improve your cycling confidence with five essential bike handling drills that develop better balance, smoother cornering, stronger braking, and safer group riding. Whether you’re new to cycling or looking to sharpen your skills, these simple exercises will help you ride with greater control and confidence.

Athlete Profile · Colorado Cycling · Events & Races · MTB · Racing Tips ·

Racing at 10,000 Feet When the Mountains Changed the Rules

Wildfire smoke shortened Colorado’s iconic Firecracker 50, but the challenge remained. Follow Sam Brown’s podium ride and Haley Brown’s inspiring return from injury as they race one of Breckenridge’s toughest mountain bike courses.

Cycling Shorts for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Buying your first pair of cycling shorts doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn why they matter, how they should fit, the difference between bib shorts and waist shorts, and how to choose the right pair for your riding style with this complete beginner’s guide.

10 Essential Road Cycling Skills Every Rider Should Master

Want to ride farther, feel more confident, and become a better cyclist? These 10 essential road cycling skills will help you ride smoother, safer, and with greater efficiency. From shifting and cornering to pacing, fueling, and recovery, discover the habits that every cyclist should master to enjoy every ride.

Climbing · Tips & Advice · Training Tips ·

How to Become a Better Cycling Climber: 11 Tips to Climb Hills Faster

Whether you’re tackling your first local hill or chasing mountain summits, becoming a better climber is about more than fitness alone. Learn 11 practical climbing tips—from pacing and cadence to fueling, gearing, and technique—that will help you climb stronger, ride farther, and enjoy every ascent with more confidence.

How to Descend Better on a Road Bike: 11 Tips for Faster, Safer Cycling

Descending isn’t about being fearless—it’s about building confidence. Learn 11 proven techniques to improve your bike handling, corner faster, brake with control, and enjoy every downhill with greater confidence and safety.

Product Development ·

Why We Redesigned the Flyte Bib

The best cycling bib shorts are never finished—they’re refined. Discover how rider feedback, advanced recycled fabrics, improved ventilation and a premium Elastic Interface® Road Performance Space Chamois inspired the latest evolution of the Pactimo Flyte Bib.

Athlete Profile · Events & Races · Gravel · Motivation · Racing Tips ·

Five Lessons from Bighorn Gravel: Racing 85 Miles and 11,000 Feet at Altitude

What does it take to tackle one of Colorado’s toughest gravel races? After finishing second overall at the 2026 Bighorn Gravel, Pactimo athlete Sam Brown shares five lessons about pacing, heat, climbing, mental resilience and smart decision-making—along with why progress isn’t always measured by a win.

How to Ride Safely in the Rain: 8 Wet Weather Cycling Tips

Rain doesn’t have to end your ride. Learn eight practical wet weather cycling tips that will help you brake, corner, stay visible, and ride more confidently when the roads are wet.

The Gear That Never Makes the 'Essentials' List (But Should)

Not every piece of cycling gear earns a spot on the “must-have” list. Pactimo Head of Product Ryan White shares the underrated clothing and accessories he reaches for on nearly every ride—and why they deserve a place in your kit.

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