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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Mel and Staci – Business owners want to restore Manitou’s mountain air
Read more: Mel and Staci – Business owners want to restore Manitou’s mountain airGreetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaCMan). Wishing you and yours many safe and delightful walking and rolling experiences in 2024. We kick off the new year with an active transportation perspective from Manitou residents and business owners Mel Bernal and Staci Pettibone. No strangers to living car-free, today their favorite modes of getting around…
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Stephanie Wurtz – Enhancing the community, two wheels at a time
Read more: Stephanie Wurtz – Enhancing the community, two wheels at a timeThanks to the @ppbulletinnews Pikes Peak Bulletin newspaper for sharing this #activetransportation story. Greetings from PaCMan! Thank you to all the locals and employees who agreed to share their active transportation experiences with us this year. Your perspectives have been insightful and inspiring too. We are pleased to bookend the year with a story from ten-year resident and active…
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Scott Offord – Longtime bicyclist enjoys exploring Manitou, surrounding area
Read more: Scott Offord – Longtime bicyclist enjoys exploring Manitou, surrounding areaGreetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaCMan). We are pleased to share another active transportation story with the community. Meet Manitou resident Scott Offord who often can be seen cycling with the Manitou Spokes, the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe, and the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, and rolls up his sleeves to help out with myriad…
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Dominic Van Eimeren – Couple in love with Manitou and their electric bikes
Read more: Dominic Van Eimeren – Couple in love with Manitou and their electric bikesThanks to the Pikes Peak Bulletin newspaper for sharing this #activetransportation story from Manitou Springs residents Dominic and Heather Van Eimeren. Greetings from PaCMan! We are pleased to introduce another active transportation story. This time from local husband and wife duo, Dominic and Heather Van Eimeren, who have chosen to replace car trips with their electric bikes. Please enjoy their cycling…
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Robert Purvine – Try the roads less traveled while bicycling
Read more: Robert Purvine – Try the roads less traveled while bicyclingGreetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaCMan)! We are excited to introduce someone you may have met before, seen cycling along Colorado and Manitou Avenues, or perhaps toiled side-by-side as volunteers for other nonprofits. Meet Bob Purvine a long-time Pikes Peak Marathon Inc. employee and volunteer who supports so many awesome events in our communities.…