INSIGHT BLOG

Interesting stuff we’re doing.

Pedal The Plains 2012 Wrap-up

Pedal The Plains 2012 Wrap-up

If you missed the inaugural Pedal The Plains Ride, there's plenty of ways to catch up! The event was a major success, with close to a thousand riders (including Governor Hickenlooper) tackling the rolling hills of the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Denver Post coverage...

Yes On S off and running

Yes On S off and running

The Yes On S campaign hit the ground running last week, with a successful press event and some great media. An email from the Governor has gotten media attention, too. The campaign is focused on passing Amendment S. Colorado’s personnel system, which affects nearly...

500 Miles

500 Miles

Ed Perlmutter reached a landmark 500 miles traveled in his campaign walks around neighborhoods in the 7th Congressional District. According to a recent campaign email: Walking 500 miles would take you all the way across the state of Colorado, and then some. You could...

Record crowds for USA Pro Challenge

Record crowds for USA Pro Challenge

With the USA Pro Cycling Challenge time trial on Sunday in Denver, the nation's premier professional cycling event came to a close. Event organizers, local officials, and fans alike had rave reviews for the race. From the Denver Post editorial page: The second...

RELEASE: Obama Leads in OnSight/Keating Poll

RELEASE: Obama Leads in OnSight/Keating Poll

Obama leads Colorado in first poll since Romney announced Ryan pick Live interview survey shows Obama has significant advantage among women and unaffiliated voters. DENVER _ President Barack Obama holds a four-point lead over GOP challenger Mitt Romney in the first...

Team Type 1

Team Type 1

You've got be be among the best athletes in the world to  overcome the mountain terrain throughout Colorado's USA Pro Cycling Challenge, and Team Type 1 fits the bill. But as if racing across the Rockies by itself isn't challenging enough, Team Type 1 racers manage to...

Mark Udall and clean energy

Mark Udall and clean energy

Senator Udall has made it a personal mission to renew funding for the Production Tax Credit, without which Colorado would see the loss of several wind-energy business and thousands of good paying jobs. Aside from 13 (and counting!) floor speeches in Congress, Senator...

Walking the walk

Walking the walk

Congressman Perlmutter is reaching out to constituents to help him support his impressive door-knocking campaign. In addition to the "Ed Walks the Extra Mile" video published last month, Ed has been publishing updates every week or two to his pEDometer, which tracks...

Plain Pedalers bringing you the news

The Denver Post's Pedal The Plains has chosen its three summer correspondents, and these Plain Pedalers are riding (and posting) like crazy. Meet Meredy, Brian, and Megan and follow them all summer as they bring ride recommendations, tips for riders of all ability...