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Welcome to the latest from Denver Century Ride! This is your hub for ride announcements, route previews, training tips, and stories from the road. Whether you're a first-time rider, a seasoned cyclist, or a supporter cheering from the sidelines, our blog shares the news and insights that bring the ride to life. Stay connected with updates on registration, event highlights, and the many ways we’re making an impact through our local nonprofit partners.
Spin Doctor – Heat or Cold? How to Choose the Right Recovery Tool
Heat or Ice? How to Choose the Right Recovery Tool It’s one of the most common post-ride questions I get: Should I use ice or heat? The short answer: It depends on what you’re trying to treat. Understanding the why behind heat and ice will help you use them more...
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Heat Illness Can Happen—Even When It Doesn’t Feel Hot
Heat Illness Can Happen—Even When It Doesn’t Feel Hot As you prep for your final long rides leading up to the CommonSpirit Denver Century Ride, you might glance at the weather and think, “Nice day—not too hot!” But don’t let that fool you. Heat illness doesn’t only strike in tropical...
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A Pressing Decision: Are Compression Socks For You?
A Pressing Decision: Are Compression Socks For You? Like any sport, cycling sees its fair share of trends. Some stick. Others fade. Compression socks—those tall, tight-fitting sleeves you see on riders’ calves—have become one of the more visible (and sometimes confusing) trends in recent years. So what’s the deal? Are...
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Biking at Altitude—Is a Mile High Really a Big Deal?
Biking at Altitude—Is a Mile High Really a Big Deal? You’re training for the CommonSpirit Denver Century Ride—logging the miles, climbing the hills, feeling confident. Then it hits you: I don’t live at altitude. You can train for just about everything… but you can’t simulate riding a bike at 5,280...
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Tick Tock – Last-Minute Training
Tick Tock – Last-Minute Training We’ve all been there. You had the best intentions and a great training plan… but then life happened. Maybe work got crazy. Maybe you got sick or injured. Now, the CommonSpirit Denver Century Ride is just around the corner and your preparation didn’t go as...