What the FRAK!! Okay that’s it
Loading ...Today Oil prices jumped over $10 a barrel, although I really don’t know how big that is but according to the New York Times it is the BIGGEST JUMP EVER. Just Frakking Great.
How did I know something was up, I noticed the stock market was taking a nose dive. So now everyone’s savings, 401K, [Read more →]
June 6, 2008 2 Comments
Where to live if you don’t want to Drive
It might mean Pedestrian Friendly with everything within walking distance, it might mean bike trails, it might mean public transportation. But the question is, with gas pricing going exponentially up, where is the best neighborhood to live without a car. Back up your vote with a reason.
Loading ...June 2, 2008 No Comments
Bikers in Riverfront
A couple folks have asked about a Cruiser Bike ride tonight and about getting a Riverfront Park crew to meet together at one of our local establishments, possibly McLoughlins (last week was Zengo). Others are asking about groups to do road bike rides.
I figured the easiest way to get folks talking was to connect them. So check out this link here, register once and you can post or subscribe to the topic.
May 28, 2008 2 Comments
Gas Guzzling SUV or Hybrid?
Don’t answer too fast… and read the links below.
It isn’t often that I get behind the wheel to drive on the roads, but every time I do I ask myself the same question…. “is it time for a new car”.
I don’t really have much in the way of driving. I cruise around Denver by foot, cruiser bike, by my ages old mountain bike, by bus, by light rail, by cab, and by scooter. I rarely drive my automobile (make that, my giant SUV). What drives me to get behind the wheel (get it) is usually a trip to the mountains which may or not have some bad snow conditions or carrying alot of stuff. [Read more →]
May 10, 2008 1 Comment
Morning Photos
Just wanted to share some pics (iphone style) from one of my favorite early morning Urban Denver paths. Grab your dog, your running shoes, or your bike and hit the trail at Confluence park heading towards Invesco. You can swing into Starbucks in REI for some java and then enjoy the sights of Elitch Gardens illuminated by the rising sun. Spectacular!! Don’t forget to wander into the Centennial Gardens that no one seems to know about.
Just thought a nice wrap up to this weekend would be to highlight some of this cities beauty. Now back to the work week… dang!! [Read more →]
November 26, 2007 No Comments
Crisis Management takes note on blogging the Rockies
In a fun twist the blogging on the recent Colorado Rockies ticket snafu got noticed by some folks involved at Bernstein Crisis Management PR Firm.
These folks have taken an interesting angle on blogging with regards to the immediate availability of news through the blogging community over status quo news agencies. Basically if you want to find out what is happening you might be better off doing a google or technorati search instead of just hitting the standard news channels. The reasoning is simple, with cell phone cameras (both photo and video) and sites such as youtube or personal blogs regular joes like you and me can be giving the rest of the world news faster than organized news channels. Interesting and fun for this blog to have gotten a little press so I hope you don’t mind my sharing. [Read more →]
November 18, 2007 No Comments
World Car Free Day September 22nd
This upcoming September 22nd is World Wide Car Free Day!!
Leave your car at home and bike, walk, or use public transportation. Just don’t get in that car!! Learn more about this worldwide organization here.
September 22, 2007 No Comments
Drive Less Denver
I had a wonderful little surprise in my mailbox the other day. A new program that is being promoted by the Downtown Denver Partnership called “Drive Less Denver” is promoting, simply put, an effort to drive less in Denver.
As they phrase it, “Creative Ways to Maneuver Downtown Without a Car” the site promotes the bus system, light rail bike paths, and walking paths throughout downtown. The site also has its own Drive Less Denver Blog that documents various people’s efforts to embrace the automobile free lifestyle. In my opinion the blog is the best part of the site giving a story and a personality to this “drive less” challenge.
The site also offers info and maps for all the routes around town and the Mayor’s challenge itself. Plus some other informational features about RTD and more. Check it out and enjoy. Every little bit helps.
September 4, 2007 No Comments
Zoom Zoom… no brakes
The first time I took my new Electra Cruiser Bike on a ride I dang near wiped out. I was coming up to my first intersection and started grasping for the hand brakes.
There are no hand brakes on a cruise bike. It is far simpler than that. You pedal forward, you move forward. You pedal backwards, you stop. But it is taking my brain a little time to let go of all the years of using hand brakes on scooters, bikes, mountain bikes and pretty much anything on two wheels.
But other than that.. I love my new Cruiser bike. And here is the scoop on where to find them. [Read more →]
September 1, 2007 1 Comment
Moonlight Bike Ride Tonight
Grab your cruiser bike, road bike, mountain bike or trick bike and head over to the the Colorado State Capital in Downtown Denver tonight (Saturday) for the Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Bike Ride.
This just sounds fun to me. Cruising through the streets of Denver with the soft glow of the moon showing you the way. And with a “Gonzo” wave of folks taking off in the later start and a costume 
contest element I think half of the event is just about having fun and, as is a common theme for me, being a kid again.
Now my favorite is a snow shoe under a full moon where the light from moon bouncing off the snow literally makes it bright as day. But for city living this sounds like the same great idea. And don’t forget it goes to benefit a good cause…
Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente MOONLIGHT CLASSIC benefit SENIORS INC.
Created in 1969, SENIORS INC. is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting independence and enriching the quality of life as we age.
The organization sponsors programs and services throughout Colorado which help and encourage the elderly to live independently, and support opportunities for older adults to continue to learn, grow and contribute to society.Contact Seniors Inc. at 303.300.6900 or at www.seniorsinc.org.
Here are the details…
The event will start and finish at the foot of Colorado’s most recognizable landmark - The Colorado State Capitol in downtown Denver. The 15-mile course will tour other landmarks, new and old. A shorter 8-mile course will also be available. Registration and the 180 Energy Drink After Hours Cycling Bash will take place on Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.The Family Wave of riders starts at 10:30 p.m. and the “Gonzo Wave” begins at 11:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic benefit Seniors Inc., a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting independence and enriching the quality of life as we age.
For more information and to register to participate, visit www.moonlight-classic.com or call 303-282-9020.
Where: Downtown Denver - The event will start and finish at the foot of the Colorado State Capitol
When: 8:30 p.m.
August 18, 2007 1 Comment
