by Mark Smiley | Mar 18, 2024 | Travel
Gaylord Rockies will house a golf and interactive gaming simulator available to rent for fun, interactive social gatherings, or private practice sessions.
by Mark Smiley
Soccer: The goal is simple: You get five kicks to get the ball past the All-Star keeper and find the back of the net.
Jewel Jam: In Topgolf’s take on the classic match-three puzzle game, rack up points by matching three or more gems of the same color in a row or column. A little precision and a lot of luck could start a chain reaction that sends you to the top of the leaderboard.
Gaylord Rockies Resort opened its first Topgolf Swing Suites, housed within their Mountain Pass Sports Bar.
The Topgolf Swing Suite features two simulator bays and a variety of virtual games–including signature Topgolf target games, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey, Baseball, Football, Carnival games, and more — paired with comfortable lounge seating, HDTVs, and food and beverage service.
“As Colorado’s largest combined resort and convention center, we are experts in providing extraordinary spaces for gatherings. Our partnership with Topgolf allows us to offer another fun and unique experience for quests,” said Suzy Hart, general manager of the 1,501-room resort. “Since Full Swing simulators come with games tailored for both novices and experienced golfers, all participants can enjoy themselves.”
Up to eight people can play, eat, drink, and hang out in each bay. The space will be available to rent for business and social gatherings, including birthday and bachelorette/bachelor parties, team building events, corporate meetings, and more.
The Topgolf Swing Suite opened at Gaylord Rockies in February 2024, taking its place as the fifth location in Colorado to host Topgolf Swing Suites. For updates, visit www.gaylordrockies.com/dining.
by Mark Smiley | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
by Mark Smiley
Jared Riggs (left) and Dan Rimland were among the attendees at the 2024 Beer, Bacon, and Coffee Fest at Denver Beer Co. in Lowry.
On Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Denver Beer Co. held its Beer, Bacon, and Coffee Fest at all locations. The Lowry location, at 7070 E. Lowry Blvd., was one location on the warm Sunday morning in late February.
Attendees were treated to a breakfast burrito, a souvenir mug, trays of bacon, and unlimited coffee and beers. The coffee was brewed by Huckleberry Roasters which has five locations in Denver.
According to Denver Beer Co, it is their biggest taproom event of the year. In addition to the coffee, they featured some breakfast inspired brews including: Captain Crunch Cereal, Milkshake IPA , Flat White Stout, Sunrise Sour, Honey Smacks Cereal Blonde, Donut Time Porter, ¡Que Buena! Lime Lager Micheladas, and Poggy Freak IPA.
For more information on Huckleberry Roasters, visit www.huckleberryroasters.com. For more on Denver Beer Co, visit www.denverbeerco.com.
by Mark Smiley | Mar 18, 2024 | General Featured
by Mark Smiley
Horizon: Heybike’s Horizon is a smooth ride with a pretty design. Its fat tires and full suspension make it an electric bike worth considering.
In past editions, we have reviewed two electric bikes from Heybike, a company that produces fat tire folding e-bikes, step-thru design e-bikes and commuter e-bikes. The Heybike Cityrun and Ranger S were reviewed and have sparked interest from many readers.
In, December 2023, this publication reviewed the Heybike Cityrun. You may ask the difference between that bike and the Horizon as they look similar at first glance. For starters, the Cityrun cannot be folded, while Horizon can be folded. If storage space is an issue for you, you might consider the Horizon. Also, compared with battery installation, Cityrun’s battery is installed at the bottom of the frame, while Horizon’s battery is installed at the top of the frame. Finally, the minimum height of Horizon riders is higher than that of Cityrun, and Horizon’s motor is more powerful than Cityrun’s boasting a 750W while Cityrun’s is 500W.
Heybike’s Horizon is a folding fat-tire e-bike with full suspension, a 750W motor, and a limited-edition paint job inspired by a pretty sunset. The Horizon was a smooth ride while offering impressive maneuverability and speeds up to 21 mph for this reviewer. The specs indicate that it can travel up to 28 mph but in tests, it did not achieve
Foldable: The Heybike Horizon is foldable, making it easier to store.
those speeds.
The braking was powerful and climbing up hills was a breeze. The folding frame and handlebars help with storage, but at 79.4 pounds, this is heavier than most electric bikes on the market today. Overall, this ebike is considered a good value, especially with a $500 off promotion at time of press.
Some other bells and whistles, if you will, are a loud horn, auto on lights, turn signals, a tail light, and hydraulic disc brakes. Also, the Heybike app allows you to add each bike if you have more than one in your garage. It helps keep track of how many miles you have traveled, directions, and even some anti-theft features. In general, this bike can travel up to 22-25 miles on a single charge of the battery. And, that battery takes three to four hours to charge, thanks to the included 4A charger.
All in all, this electric bike is recommended for someone a little taller in the family, as the Cityrun and Ranger S may be more manageable for those under 5’10”. The Horizon is a good value and should be considered to add to your fleet if you are in the market for an electric bike.
Another model to keep an eye out for is Heybike’s Hero which has yet to hit the market. It will be Heybike’s first release of a bike with carbon materials. Currently, there is a crowdfunding campaign for this bike but look for it to be on sale sometime in May.
Hero: Heybike’s Hero is made of carbon fiber materials making it 36% lighter than electric bikes the same size. It is set to hit the market in May.
The bike frame of Hero is made of carbon fiber materials, and it is engineered to provide strength, durability, and lightweight construction. This bike frame is 36% lighter than the tranditional frame of the same size. The Hero e-bike will have two kinds of motors: 750W mid-driver and 1000W hub-driver motor.
This e-bike will also be equipped with a full-suspension system and two 26’’*4.0’’ fat tires. It should provide great shock absorption and provide bikers with a smooth and stable ride over uneven surfaces. Furthermore, the Hero will feature five levels of pedal assistance and a Shimano 9-speed gear system.
For more information on Heybike’s latest products and to stay up to date on the news from the company, visit www.heybike.com and follow Heybike on Facebook, @heybikeofficial; on Twitter, heybike_official; on Instagram, and YouTube. To have a test ride of Heybike e-bikes, you can visit its local dealers.
If you have a Heybike electric bike or any other electric bike and need service or even assembly out of the box, consider taking it to Hood Wrench Cycles in Aurora. There are only a handful of bike shops that work on electric bikes and Hood Wrench has fair pricing and quality service. They are located at 700 Billings St., Suite G in Aurora. Call 720-756-5134 or visit hoodwrenchcycles.com for more information.
