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My Colorado Thoughts

2/12/2023

 
Quote From the Old Times
Daniel:  "You'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two."

Daisy:  "Daniel, Daniel, I'll be switched if I'll get hitched on a bicycle built for two."
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Origins
In 1956 Bike to Work Day was originated by the League of American Bicyclists and is a part of Bike-to-Work Week, which is in turn part of National Bike Month. Since then, many Cities and Countries have joined the movement to see how possible it is to commute by bicycle after trying it on Bike to Work Day,

... Now
Bike to Work Day is an annual event that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work (bicycle commuting). It is held in the Spring in a variety of locations including the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Bike Week is the week that includes the Bike-to-Work Day, in May, and the World Bicycle Day,

Many locations provide rest stops, free food along the way, and a free breakfast at a designated end of the ride.
At breakfast stations, Boulder, Colorado gave free breakfast to 1,200 participants in 2012 and 1,600 participants in 2013.

Denver now has two Bike to Work Days a year - Spring and Winter. February 10, just finished last Friday.
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Dog Gone It
"I've really had it with my dog," says a guy to his neighbor. "He'll chase anyone on a bicycle."
"Hmmm, that is a problem," said the neighbor. "What are you thinking of doing about it?"
"Guess the only answer is to confiscate his bike!"



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