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Colorado E-Bike Laws (2026): Classes, Labels and Where You Can Ride
Colorado e-bike classes, the 750-watt limit, label and seller rules, and where e-bikes can ride, from the statutes and land-manager policies.
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THE RIDING JOURNAL
Good gear. Great rides. Honest perspective.
Cycling gear, trail notes, and worthwhile news from a Colorado rider.
Latest Stash
A closer look at what’s new in cycling and the outdoors.
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The Stash Brief: Gravel Worlds, Future Drivetrains, E-Bike Rules & Vermette’s Title
Gravel Worlds heads to Nannup, Taichung hints at future drivetrains, California tightens e-bike sales rules, and Asa Vermette takes the downhill overall.
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The Stash Brief: A Helmet Recall, Moots’ Build Decisions & Five Ten’s Next Freerider
A children’s helmet recall, Moots build compatibility, a replacement pump head, a DIY frame bag, and Five Ten’s flat-versus-clipless Freerider decision.
Gear worth a closer look
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Hydration packs: water, storage and fit
Decide whether bottles, a hydration pack, or both suit your ride, then compare water capacity, storage and loaded fit before choosing a pack.
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MTB flat pedals: platform and grip
Compare Crankbrothers Stamp 7, the current Race Face Chester and DMR Vault by platform dimensions, pin design and serviceability before choosing a pedal.
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