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.
