Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins gets into the origins of the 50-year-old Pearl Pass Klunker Tour, which many consider to be the start of modern-day mountain biking and put Crested Butte on the map as a destination for the mountain biking community.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/18/crested-butte-klunker-tour/

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins gets into the origins of the 50-year-old Pearl Pass Klunker Tour, which many consider to be the start of modern-day mountain biking and put Crested Butte on the map as a destination for the mountain biking community.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/18/crested-butte-klunker-tour/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/18/crested-butte-klunker-tour/</a>
Original Thinkers: <a href="https://www.originalthinkers.com/">https://www.originalthinkers.com/</a>&nbsp;
NE Water Event: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/events/">https://coloradosun.com/events/</a>&nbsp;

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

The Outsider with Jason Blevins

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Crested Butte's mountain biking draw started with Pearl Pass Klunker Tour

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to chat about Tim Curry, Big Head Todd and The Tragically Hip.

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to chat about Tim Curry, Big Head Todd and The Tragically Hip.

G. Brown on Tim Curry, Big Head Todd and The Tragically Hip

There has been a lot of news recently around water sharing responsibilities of the Colorado River as states fight over how to best manage the basin. Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane rolls through some of the highlights and what it means to Colorado.
https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/24/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river-federal-court/  
https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/09/united-states-mexico-colorado-river-deal/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/colorado-river-emergency-release-flaming-gorge-lake-powell/ 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-colorado-river-water-cuts-hit-lower-basin-state/id1529487340?i=1000785440105 

There has been a lot of news recently around water sharing responsibilities of the Colorado River as states fight over how to best manage the basin. Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane rolls through some of the highlights and what it means to Colorado.
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<li><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/24/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river-federal-court/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/24/nevada-lawsuit-colorado-river-federal-court/</a> &nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/09/united-states-mexico-colorado-river-deal/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/09/united-states-mexico-colorado-river-deal/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/colorado-river-emergency-release-flaming-gorge-lake-powell/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/15/colorado-river-emergency-release-flaming-gorge-lake-powell/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-colorado-river-water-cuts-hit-lower-basin-state/id1529487340?i=1000785440105">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-colorado-river-water-cuts-hit-lower-basin-state/id1529487340?i=1000785440105</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Colorado River water sharing debate gets testy

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George and Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul discuss the 8th Congressional District and Republican Gabe Evans’ assertion that Colorado Democrats are to blame for high gas prices. Later they shift to the 5th Congressional District, where Democrat Jessica Killin has launched attack ads against Republican Jeff Crank involving wedding gifts.

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George and Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul discuss the 8th Congressional District and Republican Gabe Evans&rsquo; assertion that Colorado Democrats are to blame for high gas prices. Later they shift to the 5th Congressional District, where Democrat Jessica Killin has launched attack ads against Republican Jeff Crank involving wedding gifts.

Crested Butte's mountain biking draw started with Pearl Pass Klunker Tour

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