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Bill Folsom

Colorado Springs, Pueblo

I am a journalist working for @KOAA

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  • Gravel Bike Racing joining the Pikes Peak APEX

    1 day ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS — Gravel bike racing is a new addition to the Pikes Peak APEX off-road bicycle race series. “It's sort of a mix between road, pure road and mountain bike,” said APEX Racer, Oliver Rutberg. “Gravel cycling. Is the new big jam,” said APEX Course Director, Daniel MathenyCourse Director. A gravel bike has drop handlebars like a road bike and then more rugged tires and suspension similar to a mountain bike.

  • Going Pro at the Pikes Peak APEX ⎯ Colorado Springs 16-year-old ready to race

    2 days ago | denver7.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Alex Snider, a 16-year-old mountain bike racer from Colorado Springs, is excited and at the same time, humbled as he joins the Pro division of the Pikes Peak APEX. For those who don't know, the Pikes Peak APEX is a multi-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak. "I'm trying to step it up to more national level races, international level races, and APEX is a great opportunity to do stuff like that," Snider said.

  • Course correction: Road washout could impact Pikes Peak APEX

    3 days ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The road washout in North Cheyenne Cañon Park is forcing organizers of the Pikes Peak APEX cycling race to consider alternate course routes. “Both the gravel race and the third stage of the mountain bike race do ride up North Cheyenne Cañon Road, up on the pavement,” said Pike Peak APEX Director, Micah Rice. Safety is priority, even though the problem spot is a very small segment of the course.

  • Going Pro at the APEX ⎯Colorado Springs 16 year old ready to race

    4 days ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — “First year Pro, kind of crazy.”Alex Snider, a 16-year-old mountain bike racer from Colorado Springs, is excited and, at the same time, humbled as he joins the Pro division of the Pikes Peak APEX. "I'm trying to step it up to more national level races, international level races, and APEX is a great opportunity to do stuff like that," said Snider. Snider believes he is “lucky” to live in Colorado Springs.

  • Off-road bicycle racing returns with Pikes Peak APEX

    5 days ago | koaa.com | Bill Folsom

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A three-day test of athleticism and cycling skill happens this week in Southern Colorado with the Pikes Peak APEX. It is three days of off-road bicycle racing at three locations, and this year on day three, there are two courses in Colorado Springs starting at North Cheyenne Canon Park. “New for 2025, we have a gravel race, a gravel cycling option,” said Pikes Peak APEX, Executive Director Micah Rice.

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Bill Folsom
Bill Folsom @KOAABillFolsom
17 Oct 24

Celebrating Patrick Weier. The town of Cripple Creek honors there friend and neighbor who lost his life in accident at the Mollie Kathleen Mine tour attraction https://t.co/vlSGb3xDng

Bill Folsom
Bill Folsom @KOAABillFolsom
12 Jun 24

If you’re seeing smoke in the Monument area, it is from a Forest Servive controlled burn https://t.co/HGiBtTSjcB

Bill Folsom
Bill Folsom @KOAABillFolsom
18 May 23

Police now putting yellow tape up around one part of the search area along Monument Creek. There is a search for someone reportedly swept away by flash floods https://t.co/mT1FaNbiCe