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April 13th, 2012

Peace, Love and Rolling Stock

We get glimpses of the reality of the state of world affairs from time to time. Living in the the city, and here in Colorado, often provides the curious with images that are unusual. This train, loaded with Bradley  Armored Personnel Carriers, (APC's), similar to those used in Iraq and Afghanistan, rolls slowly past, as Cian and I did one of our lunch-time rides today. Of course Cian couldn't resist the paradox...


Cian's response to a train load of war machinery

written by T. Richardson email: tim@velokos.com

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February 10th, 2012

I've inherited a love affair with automobiles?

Definition: Heritage 'heritij' -Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down.

The problem is that I don't value the object anymore, because of its inherent inefficiency, and because it is part of the overall problem. The cost of petroleum and the automobile is to high, when you factor in ALL the costs and overhead. The true expense to the human experience, including: Environmental degradation, war politics, human effort and financial burden! 

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February 4th, 2012

Definition: from the French détour from Old French destor, from destorner, to turn away : des-, de- + torner, to turn; see turn : 1. A roundabout way or course, especially a road used temporarily instead of a main route.



If you spend much time on the Denver bicycle and pedestrian trail system, this should be a familiar sight to you. This closure is on the Clear Creek Trail, at Little Dry Creek Lake Park (64th & Zuni) 02/05/2012. I have encountered ...   read more...

January 23rd, 2012

Over the weekend I attended an "open house" at Wheat Ridge Cyclery, hosted by the Jefferson County Transportation and Engineering Division, and team member Will Kerns. It is his vision to extend the bicycle and pedestrian trail system, which includes various types of access, including off street trails, on street, paved shoulders and bike lanes, etc. Public comment is vital for this type of plan to progress, and Public comment Period closes on Jan. 31st. Will and Jefferson county invite and encourage public comment now! Make your views known!

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January 19th, 2012

I am looking into this organization a bit to check out their accomplishments. So far, they look pretty good....they lobby for better bike access and trails nationwide. I am for that. more later....

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