Photos: Denver Cruisers take Mad Max beyond Thunderdome

Last month, Mayor Michael Hancock proclaimed Wednesdays "Bike Night in Denver" to acknowledge the cultural impact of the Denver Cruisers Ride. But would he have done so had he known the Cruisers would turn D-town post-apocalyptic? Fortunately, Hizzoner needn't worry. Last night's Cruisers theme, Mad Max/Thunderdome, was about a good...

By Michael Roberts

June 13, 2013

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Last month, Mayor Michael Hancock proclaimed Wednesdays "Bike Night in Denver" to acknowledge the cultural impact of the Denver Cruisers Ride. But would he have done so had he known the Cruisers would turn D-town post-apocalyptic? Fortunately, Hizzoner needn't worry. Last night's Cruisers theme, Mad Max/Thunderdome, was about a good time, not the end of times. Christopher Morgan caught these road warriors in action. Check out a sampling of his shots below, and click to see the complete Denver Cruisers: Mad Max/Thunderdome slide show. Continue for more photos of the Mad Max/Thunderdome Denver Cruisers Ride. Continue for more photos of the Mad Max/Thunderdome Denver Cruisers Ride. Continue for more photos of the Mad Max/Thunderdome Denver Cruisers Ride. Continue for more photos of the Mad Max/Thunderdome Denver Cruisers Ride.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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