Full disclosure: My spouse is on the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council in Denver. So you tell me: am I biased when I say that this bicycle extension of the My Denver program is the warmest fuzziest thing to happen all summer? (YES, this is an invitation to try to one-up me with even better programs, cycling-related or otherwise! I can't get enough Denver warm fuzzies.)
The My Denver Card gives kids free access to city recreation and cultural centers. With the addition of My Denver Bikes, young'uns are hitting Denver's bicycle paths with knowledge about basic bicycle maintenance. Thanks in advance, Mayor Hancock, for training the kid who will help me change a flat on the path someday! I have little doubt they'll have the confidence to offer help after putting in the hours to earn their very own bike.
There are so many things that are so right about this program. I've experienced first-hand the independence that comes with possession of a bicycle and the confidence to use it. These kids earned that independence, and our whole city will benefit as they take their skills, knowledge and confidence into our community.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for this program and how it continues to expand and improve.
