Hey everyone, So, as you may have gathered from my recent blog post, I canceled my trip to Wyoming in late August due to increased smoke levels throughout both Colorado and Wyoming as a result of gigantic fires. Instead of going to Wyoming, I have decided to do a ride that is a little moreContinue reading “Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease?: A Ride to Philip K Dick’s Grave”
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Bikepacking Trip UPDATE: Fire Edition
Hey everyone. Its been about 3 weeks since I last updated y’all on my planned bikepacking trip to Wyoming. In those three weeks, a lot has happened both with me personally and in the State of Colorado. The big news over the past 3-4 days is that of the Grizzly Creek and the Pine GulchContinue reading “Bikepacking Trip UPDATE: Fire Edition”
Year 4 in Colorado: The Recovery
March 13th, 2020. That is the day that the world as I knew it effectively ended for me. I had been applying for jobs wildly in the run up to the day, getting tons of first and second round interviews. It felt like the tide was going to turn for me and I would getContinue reading “Year 4 in Colorado: The Recovery”
Loren to Laramie: The Plan
Next month, after biking from city to city and county to county, I am taking the next step in my cycling journey: Going state to state. In a recent post, I talked about my journey in broader terms, discussing in broad strokes what exactly I would do. However, after being inspired by my journey toContinue reading “Loren to Laramie: The Plan”
Someday
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” From roughly elementary school to middle school, the Pledge of Allegiance was something that was ubiquitous to my life. Before every school assembly, beforeContinue reading “Someday”
Loren to Laramie: A Birthday Bike Tour to the Equality State
Its been a while since I have taken a proper vacation. From the difficulties I had earlier in 2020 in regards to mental health and job transitioning, to the restrictions put in in place by many states in regards to COVID, I was swamped. However, now that there appears to be a breath of relief,Continue reading “Loren to Laramie: A Birthday Bike Tour to the Equality State”
8 Years Vegetarian: My Journey
8 Years ago, I was in a bit of a bind. I had gained 20 pounds after rough stint at Irvine, was working on a political campaign that constantly had junk food available, and didn’t get a ton of of exercise. As a last resort to try and lose weight, a friend of mine suggestedContinue reading “8 Years Vegetarian: My Journey”
Denver Stay at Home: What does it mean for Cyclists and Bicycling?
Yesterday, Denver put joined San Francisco and others in being one of the first cities in the United States to put in a Stay at Home (SaH) public health order to combat the spread of COVID-19. While the biggest news came in regards to the quick reversal of the policy about liquor stores and dispensariesContinue reading “Denver Stay at Home: What does it mean for Cyclists and Bicycling?”
Holding Up, Aging Well, and Aging Poorly: A Tale of Three Movies (Part 1)
Roughly 10 years ago, I was on the cusp of graduating from High School. In that time of transition came a lot of movies that, at the time, I thought were either horrible, so so, or great. As time has passed, however, my opinions on movies have changed. Films to me, after a certain amountContinue reading “Holding Up, Aging Well, and Aging Poorly: A Tale of Three Movies (Part 1)”
Reporting Back From MBAC: What you need to know
Hey Everybody! Just wanted to send out a quick update about tonight’s inaugural meeting that I just had with the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, focusing specifically on issues that are important to members of the general public such as yourselves. Announcements Prior to the meat of the agenda, we discussed upcoming meetings when it cameContinue reading “Reporting Back From MBAC: What you need to know”
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