Originally Posted by
bkrownd
I wasn't trying to imply that. I had no particular problem on a bike there. I meant it's a very automobile oriented state and the sprawl, traffic density, tension and competition is very high. Colorado freeways are the fastest and most congested I've ever been on. It doesn't seem like the masses there will embrace bike commuting anytime soon. The good news is if you live in central Denver you can ignore the sprawl and traffic congestion and biking is pretty nice. The bus system used to be pretty good, too.
The bus system is awesome if you're trying to get between central Denver and somewhere on a major thoroughfare.
I lived vehicle-free for about two years, relying on nothing but public transportation and my own two feet. For the first year, I lived in Aurora (three routes within walking distance), then I moved to Wheat Ridge (also three routes within walking distance, one of them VERY useful; short ride to a park-n-ride and a major transfer station; direct route to downtown).
Trying to live in an outlying area, or go anywhere off a major artery, can be very difficult.