Meet the dog-towing cyclist of Denver

DENVER (KDVR) – When you’ve spent a lot time open air within the Mile Excessive Metropolis, chances are high you’ve seen Joe Hendricks. 

His elaborate contraption permits him to cruise by means of Denver along with his 4 canines in tow, music blaring, as he passes by. 

“Oh my gosh, did you simply see that man go by?!” exclaimed one lady at Commons Park. 

These reactions are the norm for Joe, now in his twelfth 12 months cruising the streets.

“I simply play music that everybody can sing to,” mentioned Hendricks. “Everybody loves the canines, and it simply creates a complete lot of smiles as I’m rolling by means of Denver.”

Hendricks habitually pulls two trailers, one with Harvey and one with Moose.

Charlie and Rafael each have baskets of their very own to take a seat in, and all 4 canines are secured with harnesses.

“The canines find it irresistible,” he mentioned. “They will’t wait to leap into their spots and roll. They know methods to lean with me, they will cling a flip with the most effective of them.”

It’s clear to those that watch that Hendricks is aware of his means round a bicycle. 

The previous trick-rider set a world document in 1982, leaping over seven automobiles within the parking zone on the previous Mile Excessive Stadium. 

That launched his profession as “Jumpin Joe Hendricks,” which landed him gigs the world over, together with on the NBA All-Star Sport halftime present. 

“To create so many smiles is such an incredible factor,” Hendricks mentioned. 

Now in his late 50’s, Hendricks is a DJ and a aggressive tennis participant. He hosts common exercises at Pink Rocks, with no intentions of slowing down. 

That being mentioned, he feels his days within the air are possible behind him.

“It’s troublesome to do at this level in my life,” joked Hendricks. 

Jumpin’ Joe usually rides on Saturdays and Sundays, cruising from North Denver by means of downtown and typically all the way in which to Washington Park.