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Mission

Mountain Flyer will showcase the riders, racers, events, and culture of rocky mountain cycling. Covering cross-country, downhill, cyclocross, road racing, and adventure riding. Our ultimate goal is to be an information resource for cyclists and a marketing tool for the business' and manufacturers who serve them.
 

 

Details

Cycling events are the driving force behind the growth of our sport. Participation is high at regional events, including the Mountain States Cup, 24-hour races, and 100-mile epics, but media coverage at these events is minimal. Mountain Flyer will fill this void.

Comprehensive coverage of regional cycling events will aid in the growth of the sport by increasing awareness of the events and racers. In addition, sponsors will be provided with a format to market their products and promote their teams. Without media coverage, there is little incentive for a business to sponsor an event or a race team.
 

 

Mountain Flyer's contents includes:

  • Race reports-results, stories, and general happenings
  • Training and Health resources
  • Trail Information-access news/issues, maps, etc.
  • Gear reviews
  • Company profiles-the stories of the Rocky Mountain cycling industry
  • Soft stuff -stories, recipes, general bike culture topics
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    Our Roots:

    Mountain Flyer has come together as a result of many peoples generous volunteer work. It is basically a grass roots start up with an all-star cast of very experienced and talented individuals. We are committed to providing a high quality publication.
     

     

    Our Staff:

    Brian Riepe - Editor
    Brian has a BA in business administration from Western State College in Gunnison Colo. With over 10 years of professional racing and riding experience, he is deeply involved in the Rocky Mountain Cycling scene and has the knowledge, foresight, and contacts to know what is happening in the region.

    Caroline Spaeth - Managing Editor
    Caroline is a technical writer and editor at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. She is a cyclist and a journalist who has written for newspapers and magazines, including the bicycle trade magazine, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. Caroline's editing and writing experience is a crucial part of Mountain Flyers' professional finish.

    Dave Sheldon - Contributing Editor
    With over ten years of free lance writing experience for the outdoor industry, Dave is now in the saddle with Mountain Flyer and will be covering all things two-wheeled, whether they be equipment reviews, training & nutrition, race reports or rider profiles.More info on Dave at

    www.davesheldon.com



    James Rickman - Creative Editor
    Large and imposing in stature yet possessing a heart of gold, James is an award-winning writer and photographer who holds more than a decade of journalism experience and nearly 15 years’ experience in public relations. With a broad educational background, an eye for action and a nose for news, James will cover nearly any topic imaginable with a pen and camera, from bike rides in exciting or obscure locations to politics and popular culture and their ramifications for the sport of cycling. James has held elective office, is a cunning chess player and can produce a disorienting cloud of ink if startled. He adds an air of unpredictability and fun to Mountain Flyer.

    Gloria Sharp - Art Director
    Gloria is a graphic designer and publications specialist for Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. With over 25 years of experience she magically turns a bunch of word documents and photographs into beautifully finished articles. Gloria is also an accomplished batik artist. Her work has been featured in galleries all over Northern New Mexico. Gloria's expertise in design makes Mountain Flyer an attractive and appealing publication.
     

     

    Contributing Photographers:

    James Rickman Photography
     

     

    Printer:

    Crested Butte Printing and Publishing