Back in September of 2020, I was riding one night to get a decent loop in and to clear my head after having a rough conversation. I was going to the Platte River Trail on 13th Ave, which has a part before the underpass that crosses a major train line. I got stopped at theContinue reading “Down with Cyclists, up with People who ride Bikes: A Case for People First Language”
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Covid Withdraws: A Journey into a Pandemic era Denver
Around this time last year, my world was different. I was in the second month of working nightshift, was slightly fatigued and disheartened by what felt like a backslide at the time, and utterly devastated by the fact that I worked on Christmas Day. In the last couple months, I feel like I have reversedContinue reading “Covid Withdraws: A Journey into a Pandemic era Denver”
Why I failed on my first Bike Tour, and what I learned from it.
Yesterday morning was a whirlwind of excitement for me. I was set to start the first bike tour of my adult life after months of preparation and anticipation. I left a little after 6, using one of the major regional trails to get out of the Denver Metro area and started my way to EasternContinue reading “Why I failed on my first Bike Tour, and what I learned from it.”
Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease? Pt 2: The Plan
In an earlier post, I detailed my plans to travel to the grave site of popular science fiction author Philip K Dick’s grave. After much consideration, I have decided to expand my scope, and will be camping in Pawnee National Grassland overnight before attempting the final trip into Nebraska. DAY 1: Denver to Fort MorganContinue reading “Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease? Pt 2: The Plan”
Do Bicycles Dream of Electric Degrease?: A Ride to Philip K Dick’s Grave
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”
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”
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”
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?”
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