Pikes Peak is everywhere...
The scenery, vistas and beauty of Colorado Springs. There's flora, fauna, and the foothills plus Cheyenne Mountain and Pikes Peak. I ride by a small, manmade lake wich has plenty of activity in the summer.
I ride by homeless camps and see a some craziness now and again, but I also ride through residential areas and see families and kids starting their days, and enjoying their afternoons (Except on the dark, cold winter commutes home).
I grew up in Chicago (7000 North) and after 27 years Colorado Springs still amazes me with its beauty. (It could use a lakefront, though, and proper deep-dish pizza.)
Here are some of my commutes...
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