Best places to live for mtbiker/geologist (Denver, Boulder: budget, travel)

[rocksinthehead]

Currently I am living in the southeast and looking to move to Colorado for some fun, adventure, and a new beginning . My girlfriend and I are avid mountain bikers and seek to find a town or small city which will cater to our needs. Any advice will be appreciated.

[Mike from back east]

Woodland Park, Divide, Cripple Creek, Victor. Many more, just look at map of the central (mountainous) part of CO.

[ColoWeb]

What about everything else? Commute time? Budget? Place of work?

It is cheaper to live in/near the city for work/living costs and travel to mountains when needed. Perhaps Golden, CO is a place that you may like.

[Fuzz]

Check out Golden or Morrison if you want/need to be near Denver. Lots of great biking right out your door. Lots of options if you can/want to live further up in the mountains.

[Katiana]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Check out Golden or Morrison if you want/need to be near Denver. Lots of great biking right out your door. Lots of options if you can/want to live further up in the mountains.

Ditto, Boulder.

[DgoNative]

Why not check out Durango, CO. It's not only a Mtn biking capitol, but college geology programs come from around the country to visit areas around Durango. Personally I think that would be your best bet.

[bashep]

ALOT will depend on your price range for rent/housing. Some of the areas mentioned above are expensive. Make sure you look at the cost of housing as you do the search.