Longtime friends, cyclists and community advocates, Dave Hagen and Rick O’Block, launched a new website pedaldurango.com this week, designing it to be a “one-stop shop” for all things related to cycling in and around Durango.
“Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, useful resource for the cycling community and for visitors to our area,” Hagen said.
According to a news release, their goal is to provide a clearinghouse for local trail networks, road and gravel rides; bike shops that collectively cater to every need and style of riding; the best places to fuel up and wind down; local companies that produce bike-specific gear and provide bike related services; the programs, teams and clubs that support youth cycling and the events and social rides the co-founders say define Durango’s cycling community.
“The launch of the site is just a start, as the surface has only been scratched on what a one-stop shop can be for cyclists,” O’Block said.
“If you are hosting a cycling event, we can upload your information to the events calendar on pedaldurango@gmail.com informing others about how they can participate and support your business or organization,” Hagen said. “On the horizon, there will be a promoter-created events calendar, ways to support local commuting and advocacy efforts, trail systems in nearby towns and bike shop group rides. We may also produce or share content for marketplaces, clinics, how-to videos, a newsletter and personal-interest stories.”
Hagen was formerly the cycling team director for Fort Lewis College, while O’Block has a 30-year career in hospital administration at Mercy Medical Center.
They most recently worked together promoting the Fall Blaze – an annual ride that directly supports FLC cycling team scholarships and its cycling club. They share a strong belief that the Durango cycling community is unique, and that many visitors come here to find out what makes Durango’s cycling scene so special, the news release said.
More information is available at PedalDurango.com.
