A downtown CrossFit gym has more room for burpees, pushups and kettle bells at a new location in Prospect.
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Bike makers trade in wings for wheels
A husband-and-wife team ditched the aerospace business in California, and plan to open their first bike workshop in September.
Ski boot company leaves Boulder for Golden; raises $1.5M
Apex Ski Boots is using the funds to produce its newest model of ski boots – designed to be more comfortable than the industry stand-by.
Turn-of-the-century resort for sale; last sold in 1924
The 123-acre Glen-Isle Resort, which closed a few years ago and sits along 285 in Bailey, hit the market in July.
27-year-old buyer offers $3.8M for bankrupt ski hill
A struggling ski hill 20 minutes west of Evergreen is under contract to be sold to a 27-year-old University of Denver alum.
Adventure park expands along I-70
An outdoor activity park opened this month in Lawson, bringing rock climbing, “zorbing” and frisbee golf closer to home.
Fitness firms tangle over jump rope
Jump Rope Systems (JRS) in Louisville filed a complaint in Denver district court saying a local fitness equipment maker missed a payment and is now infringing on jump rope patents.
Gym lets go of snug Cherry Creek outpost
Pearl Street Fitness decided against renewing its lease at its Sixth Avenue and Columbine Street, shutting down its studio of three years.
Resort steers toward bike-friendly additions
A Colorado Springs resort is touting what it hopes will be the warm-weather equivalent to “ski in, ski out” accommodations: A hotel where cycling tourists can pedal into and out of their rooms.
Second CycleBar studio rolls into region
The franchise locations get the support of CycleBar, including a business plan and an eight-week construction buildout for the studios.