On a bike:
Denver Library’s B-Cycle kiosk
Presented by Kaiser Permanente, the Denver B-Cycle program was unveiled on Earth Day, April 22nd of this year. The special kiosks located all around Denver allow you to check out a bike and ride to the next destination– and if there is another B-Cycle kiosk at that destination, you simply drop it off and then get another one when you need it! For $5 a day max or free if your ride is 30 minutes or less.
Bear looking into the Denver Convention Center
I rented a B-Cycle and ala Ragbrai tradition I took the Ragbrai banjo and loaded it in the front basket. Note to self: The front wheel on these bikes do not absorb shocks very well. Next time hang the banjo on the hydrator pack like you used to do.
Dancing in the park
I rode along Speer Blvd for a bit and then started off to the 16th street mall. The roads in Denver do not appear to be very bicycle friendly! … and it seemed every one-way street was going the WRONG way! … and most streets were too narrow! Don’t I sound like I’m from Fort Collins? I can’t imagine how someone less adept at street riding could deal with Denver streets.
Dave at the 16th Street Mall
Look! He’s playing a home-made cigar box guitar!