Browse stories, posts, and news for inspiration and to learn how others in our community are using different modalities to get around.
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Matt Jones – Trail runner enjoys riding his bicycle to Manitou from Colorado Springs
Read more: Matt Jones – Trail runner enjoys riding his bicycle to Manitou from Colorado SpringsGreetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaCMan)! It is with great pleasure that we introduce Pikes Peak Marathon volunteer, and frequent Manitou Springs trail runner and visitor, Matt Jones. From time to time, we meetup with people who chose to visit Manitou utilizing active mobility options outside of cars. Matt is one such visitor. We…
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Adventure via bicycle and Amtrak a trip to remember
Read more: Adventure via bicycle and Amtrak a trip to rememberI have been cycling joyously since 1960. However, not until I proved to my father that I could ride by learning on Jackie Faulconer’s Schwinn that he bought me a slightly too large (he will grow into it) sturdy one speed that had been refurbished by a couple of college boys in their garage. In…
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Manitou Springs eBike voucher program impact
Read more: Manitou Springs eBike voucher program impactListen as Quina Glaze shares how the Manitou Springs eBike voucher program changed her life.
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Cory Sutela – The king of Carnivale loves traveling on two wheels
Read more: Cory Sutela – The king of Carnivale loves traveling on two wheelsGreetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaCMan). We are excited to introduce Manitou resident Cory Sutela. Of the many hats Cory wears, these include Carnivale King 2024 (and wife Andrea as Carnivale Queen 2024), Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Executive Director, Manitou Springs Mobility and Parking Board Chair, Bike Colorado Springs Executive Committee Member, and PaCMan…
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Evan Johnson – Teacher loves educating others about improving health
Read more: Evan Johnson – Teacher loves educating others about improving healthGreetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaCMan). We welcome February with an active transportation interview from Manitou Springs Middle School teacher, Evan Johnson. Evan spreads joy not only in the classroom but also from the seat of a bicycle. He also understands the benefits of walking and rolling to school events. Staci, a Manitou local,…