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What was John Denver thinking... putting DEN so far away from downtown?

I have pondered operating as a snow-bird of sorts as I love MN between April and November... and it kind of doesn't matter where I actually live.  Which begs the question; where should I live in the off-season? I had considered a few places: * Austin, TX - nope... that place is played out like Seattle, Portland, etc... long lines, over-priced food/housing... After living in DC for a few years.. I'm kind of over that. * Asheville, NC - I still may end up there some day.  Close to DC (for work), not ridiculously over-priced.  However, the winters can still be a bit shady. * Denver, CO - This... is a tough one.  I LOVE Colorado.  However, Denver has yet to impress me the few times I have been here.  The people I encounter seem like extras in Breaking Bad (not in a good way) and the city really feels crowded and pointlessly busy.  (I was in "rush hour" on a Thursday at 1pm... again, after DC.. no thanks!).  Getting to the airport seems like it ...
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A West Side Story

Heading to Denver (then on to Albuquerque) tomorrow.  I think I have 10 or so states on my list of "States I have ridden in... in the US".  Time to add one or two more. It seems kind of ironic as I am looking at my receding hairline and growing widow's peaks in the mirror, that I am at the same time daydreaming about mountain biking at elevation and setting a goal to ride my mountain bike in every state in the (continental) US. I'm going to be 45 soon.. and it's time to get gettin'
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Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
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And so it begins... Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? Well.. not really.

"It" began a while ago... but I finally felt compelled to begin documenting "It". It... is a journey.  The journey is everything... and it is nothing.  It is unlearning all the "truths" and learning all the "untruths".  OK - enough with my nonsense.  Why are we here? I would like to document one of the more significant events that I will participate in as an adult. The Long Way Round After watching that series numerous times, I was motivated to acquire an "Adventure Motorcycle" in hopes that I my life would somehow become more adventurous.  An occasional weekend here-and-there actually was just that.  As I evangelized the benefits of having such an amazing machine, my friend Nate also decided it was something he wanted to try.  We spent a summer doing day trips on our quest for glory.  Bruised (or broken) fingers, muscles and motorcycle parts had both of us smiling uncontrollably, occasionally yelling out loud at our accomplis...
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