Boulder + Bikes = Awesome a.k.a. The Boulder Bike Story
This is the Boulder Bike Sory.
I saw this video a few days ago and couldn't help reflecting on why it means a lot to me.
Here it is in brief -- my bike has been the best investment I have made since moving to Colorado. There's no question about it. Facts first: I have lost approximately 25 pounds / 12 kgs within 4 months of moving here (I bought my bike 10 days after landing). Now, anyone who knows me well enough, will know that that's significant. I had been gaining weight continuously for over 3 years, so this is definitely a big thing for me. Heck, when I went rock-climbing, I was shocked I could even lift my own weight.But then it's not just about the weight. I feel so much more awesome after my daily bike ride. Yes, my ride is only for commuting reasons, but that's what I find awesome about it. I've surprised even myself when I sometimes skip the bus to get somewhere and prefer a 4 mile bike ride instead. My friends know that I had been dying to buy a bike to commute to work for over a year when I was in Mumbai. But it was clear -- if the cars on the road did not kill me, the pollution certainly would. A good biking experience was one of the significant factors in my decision to move here. Not kidding. And Boulder has not disappointed. I just love how bike friendly this town, in fact, most of Colorado is. As you would've seen in the video, 95% of roads in Boulder have a dedicated bike lane or bike path or both. All buses have bike racks and cargo storage. It's super impressive.
Bottomline? Boulder is awesome.
5 comments
Dec 01, 2009
OldBoy said...
Nice! :)
Dec 15, 2009
Manisha said...
Congrats on your weight loss! How did you manage with your bike in the snow and ice? Enjoy the warm weather tomorrow cos there's more cold weather coming!
Dec 15, 2009
Aviraj Saluja said...
I didn't :) I left the bike at home for the 10 odd days that the ice didn't melt. Took it back out yesterday and felt *so* good. It's good to see you on here, thanks for dropping by!
Jan 21, 2010
Porscha Schwartz said...
I need to get a bike, myself. I moved to Golden, CO in 2007. You're right...Colorado rocks!
Feb 18, 2010
E. O'Riley said...
I can't wait to get back to Co.
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