Juju rides for fun — and for a change:
Juju Jullien likes to ride his bike. He likes the whir of the wheels, the way the ground recedes behind him, the reel of the hills and rivers, the mountains and sky passing by. So when Jullien and his wife, Laurel Robinson, moved to Norwood in early May, Jullien decided to make his daily commute to work in Telluride on two wheels. Jullien began the daily commute on May 14. With a round-trip of 70 miles, six days a week, as well as a fair share of adverse weather, the task hasn’t been easy. But one month and 1,500 miles into it, what started as an individual pledge has grown into a mission to make the region’s roads more inviting for cyclists and safer for everyone. At the same time, Jullien’s commitment serves as an inspiration and a reminder of what incredible tasks a little passion can fuel. Jullien has pledged to give 20 cents from his snowclearing/window washing company Ropetech per mile he rides for the campaign. So far, 1,500 miles have translated into $300. He hopes that this pledge will start momentum. Anyone who is inspired to add a few cents can chip in. He’s going to be handing out educational flyers to drivers at Society Turn on several afternoons in June, talking with them about giving cyclists room. He has successfully requested that a representative from the Colorado Department of Transportation come to town and check out the need for more “Share the Road” signs (there are currently five in the county.) And he is working with Rick Repola, of Repo Graphics, to come up with some signs or stickers that educate drivers on road-sharing etiquette. “I just want to say, ‘Do it when you feel like it. Ride your bike as much as you want to because it’s fun. When you jump in your car, think ‘do I really need to drive?’” he said. Anyone who wants to pledge money per mile that Jullien rides can do so through the non-profit Sheep Mountain Alliance. Juju Jullien is the contact, call him at 708-9368, or sent him a check at PO Box 313.
Juju Jullien likes to ride his bike. He likes the whir of the wheels, the way the ground recedes behind him, the reel of the hills and rivers, the mountains and sky passing by. So when Jullien and his wife, Laurel Robinson, moved to Norwood in early May, Jullien decided to make his daily commute to work in Telluride on two wheels. Jullien began the daily commute on May 14. With a round-trip of 70 miles, six days a week, as well as a fair share of adverse weather, the task hasn’t been easy. But one month and 1,500 miles into it, what started as an individual pledge has grown into a mission to make the region’s roads more inviting for cyclists and safer for everyone. At the same time, Jullien’s commitment serves as an inspiration and a reminder of what incredible tasks a little passion can fuel. Jullien has pledged to give 20 cents from his snowclearing/window washing company Ropetech per mile he rides for the campaign. So far, 1,500 miles have translated into $300. He hopes that this pledge will start momentum. Anyone who is inspired to add a few cents can chip in. He’s going to be handing out educational flyers to drivers at Society Turn on several afternoons in June, talking with them about giving cyclists room. He has successfully requested that a representative from the Colorado Department of Transportation come to town and check out the need for more “Share the Road” signs (there are currently five in the county.) And he is working with Rick Repola, of Repo Graphics, to come up with some signs or stickers that educate drivers on road-sharing etiquette. “I just want to say, ‘Do it when you feel like it. Ride your bike as much as you want to because it’s fun. When you jump in your car, think ‘do I really need to drive?’” he said. Anyone who wants to pledge money per mile that Jullien rides can do so through the non-profit Sheep Mountain Alliance. Juju Jullien is the contact, call him at 708-9368, or sent him a check at PO Box 313.
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