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”
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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?”
The Great and Late Bike Sharing Experiment: My Tribute To Denver B-Cycle
109 Rides. Over 7,000 calories burned. Roughly $230 burned. These are just a few of the statistics that I was able to pull in regards to my usage of B-Cycle. While I was not an early adopter, I was someone that learned to appreciate what B-Cycle was for what it is. When I started seriouslyContinue reading “The Great and Late Bike Sharing Experiment: My Tribute To Denver B-Cycle”
Short, Early, and Hit Driven: A Review of Phantogram at Larimer Lounge
Prior to winning the tickets to Phantogram, my experience with the band was similar to most people. I knew the songs “When I’m Small” and “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore*”, but couldn’t necessarily associate them with any particular band or group. After winning the tickets, I did a deep dive into the band, learningContinue reading “Short, Early, and Hit Driven: A Review of Phantogram at Larimer Lounge”
On Snow, Streets, and Sidewalks: How Winter Storms Punish Pedestrians
I am one of the lucky Denverites that lives close enough that I am confidently able to walk to work most of the year from my apartment in Lincoln Park. While roughly 90% of the time I have not had many issues with the sidewalks themselves, the 10% of the time can be particularly brutalContinue reading “On Snow, Streets, and Sidewalks: How Winter Storms Punish Pedestrians”
Three Long Years: 2016 and What has happened since then
November 8th, 2016, to be blunt, was one of the roughest nights of my life. While hindsight is indeed 20/20, there is a good possibility that the results of Election Night 2020 hindered me for a brief period in my life. The night started for me at Union Station, with a friend that had justContinue reading “Three Long Years: 2016 and What has happened since then”
Mile High Guy 