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Superior Morgul-Classic to get promotional boost

By David Pennington, 8z Contributing Editor

In the late 70s and early 80s, the steep roads and challenging cycling routes around Superior made it a hub for competitive cycling. During those days, the Red Zinger Classic and the Coors Original Classic hosted hundreds, if not thousands, of cyclists from around the world. After a prolonged… read more

Posted on 2.20.2012 / Rock Creek / 0 Comments

Tags: Boulder, Superior Morgul Classic, Cycling, Superior, 8z.com, racing, Boulder racing

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2012 Great Plates in Downtown FoCo

By Fran Farris, Community Manager

Dear dining enthusiasts: Get ready. Get set. Eat! The 2012 Great Plates event in Downtown FoCo is fast approaching. It’s a veritable feast for the ravenous palate . . . a smorgasbord of dining diversity . . . a chance to take advantage of dining deals at 30 different downtown… read more

Posted on 2.19.2012 / Troutman Park / 0 Comments

Tags: Troutman Park, Old Town Fort Collins, Downtown Fort Collins, Fort Collins restaurants, Great Plates

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Denver BCycle looks to expand in 2012

By David Pennington, 8z Contributing Editor

Two summers ago Denver BCycle arrived on the scene as a bicycle sharing infrastructure for residents around the city who wanted a greener, healthier way to get around the city. For a small fee, riders can ride bikes from station to station as they are needed - ideal for… read more

Posted on 2.18.2012 / Washington Park / 0 Comments

Tags: Cycling, Bikes, 8z, bcycle, denver bcycle, bicycle rides

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First Place to Look for a Bank—First Bank, Table Mesa

By Sarah Massey-Warren, Neighborhood Contributor

Much as Boulder rhapsodizes over Elevations Credit Union – and rightfully so, given its ties to the Boulder Valley School District and the University of Colorado – I found that when I went to refinance my house, the best rates were at First Bank.  Since we moved to Boulder in… read more

Posted on 2.17.2012 / Martin Acres, SoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: South Boulder, Martin Acres, Boulder, 1st Bank, refinance

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Spruce It Up

By Eli Madrone, Neighborhood Contributor

It’s hard not to fall in love with a neighborhood bakery when the air smells like cinnamon buns as you walk home from the bus. That intoxicating aroma of fresh baked treats, a beckoning Americano and even a floor show of watching the bakers work their yeasty magic draws you… read more

Posted on 2.17.2012 / NoBo / 0 Comments

Tags: Live music, Patio, Spruce Confections and Cafe, Cinnamon Buns, Americano

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Rock Creek’s first family-owned sports bar and grill open for business

By Jane Johnston, Community Manager

There’s a new hot spot in town: Rock Creek Sports Bar and Grill, located in Rock Creek Village (next to Safeway). The sports bar recently opened in December and shows all types of sporting events on one of 5 flat-screen T.V.’s.

Locals are calling it the first “true sports bar”… read more

Posted on 2.16.2012 / Rock Creek / 0 Comments

Tags: Restaurant, Family activity, grill, Bar, Patio dining, sports bar

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Utopia for Dogs!

By Kristin Lesar, Neighborhood Contributor

Pets are important members of our families, which makes finding dependable care incredibly crucial, especially when our busy lives get in the way. Wash Parkers agree, Dogtopia, at 341 south Lincoln (80209), is one of the friendliest, reliable doggy daycares in the Park.

Dogtopia offers drop off, pick up, and… read more

Posted on 2.15.2012 / Washington Park / 0 Comments

Tags: Pets, Dogs, Denver, doggy daycare, dog boarding, dog grooming