Hey kfergos,
Is the Springs still an option? Somehow I missed this earlier...I've lived in CO since 1991, with just about 10 in Colorado Springs, going on another anniversary coming up here... Grew up in CT. So I've got a lot of opinions about the switch from NE to C.S. PM me and/or jump back in the thread!

Bottom line - the Springs is FANTASTIC for riding. Even in winter -- I was the one who started the Fall/Winter commute thread and probably had the easiest time of it. Lots more details if you want 'em.