Cycle365 Challenges: Join Us!
Cycle365 Challenges are a great way to get inspired to ride, a great way to share your rides, and a great way to inspire others to ride. Cycle365 riders are welcome to add Challenges for themselves and others to share. To create a Challenge, just submit a post as usual with the rules and guidelines. … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenges: Join Us!"
Read MoreOld And New For Those Who Enjoy A Little Recreational Grass Now And Then
I was riding my bike around today with no Cycle365 intentions whatsoever. It was just a regular ride–like I do almost every day. ALMOST every day. For those of you keeping a tally of the number of days I’ve not ridden since making my “ride-every-single-day-in-2019” New Year’s resolution, you’re going to have to start a … Continue reading "Old And New For Those Who Enjoy A Little Recreational Grass Now And Then"
Read MoreOlder rocks, newer rocks
I’d say these were old and new rocks, but I’m confident someone would quibble that they both look pretty old to them. So, old and not as old. I’m not even sure which are the older ones either – for all I know they’ve folded over on themselves and the oldest are on top. The … Continue reading "Older rocks, newer rocks"
Read MoreOld & New #7? What??
The Spaghetti Factory was like a institution in Seattle. It closed down a couple of years ago even though it was a very popular place. There is restaurant in Lynnwood that is also popular but the Seattle site is now empty. There is this wonderful brick building sitting amongst the new glass building and other … Continue reading "Old & New #7? What??"
Read MoreOur new ride
It was a very full-on three weeks in America, but now we are home and trying to recover from all of the extra energy we expended seeing family and helping my parents host 12 out-of-town guests and a 50th Anniversary party complete with 100 guests, a live band and a cake the size of Colorado. … Continue reading "Our new ride"
Read MoreThis and That
The last few weeks have been jam packed…..with rides but also with life. I have had to work a lot at the tasting room and Jack has been working extra shifts here in the park. Seems everyone needed to take vacation at the same time. We have been able to get our rides in but … Continue reading "This and That"
Read MoreGrumby Ranch Riding
One interesting thing we’ve discovered about the Denver metro area, aside from the incredible population density and SUV population, are the large number of designated Open Spaces and parklands located in the foothills and mountains. Yesterday we drove from our cushy apartment in Centennial (suburban Denver) to 5500 acre White Ranch Park, which has 21 … Continue reading "Grumby Ranch Riding"
Read MoreOld & New Motherlode #4, 5, 6
We drove about two hours north of us to the resort town of Birch Bay, had a most wonderful three days of camping and enjoying a peaceful time. It was a bonus to find three old & new things to post. So not to confuse some of you: the first one is of another old … Continue reading "Old & New Motherlode #4, 5, 6"
Read MoreTwin Lakes
Time for another getaway, this time to escape a spell of temperatures above 100° F. I drove over to the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, basing myself in the town of Bridgeport (not far from Nevada), which put me in a position to do some riding up to the eastern face of the mountains, … Continue reading "Twin Lakes"
Read MoreOld wall, new wall
Finally, it all comes together. I’ve seen several old/new combos, but at the wrong time – wrong month, or when we’re on foot and there’s no bike nearby to yank into the frame. Not the most inspiring subject, but there’s still time in the month to come up with something better. While you wait for … Continue reading "Old wall, new wall"
Read MoreOgre and Troll
This is especially for Janet. I arrived in Bridgeport on the eastern side of the Sierra today and immediately went for a warm-up ride in preparation for my expedition into terra incognita beyond Bodie tomorrow. Who — or what — should I run into? A local guy — who also makes touring videos — on … Continue reading "Ogre and Troll"
Read MoreOld and New–I DID IT!
This was a challenge I didn’t need. A most difficult challenge indeed. My defeat was practically guaranteed, and I was almost ready to concede. Old and new was everywhere, but old was here and new was there. Or else new was here and old was there. But they were never together as a pair. How … Continue reading "Old and New–I DID IT!"
Read MoreA LADIES CYCLE RACE
The 2019 OVO Energy Women’s Tour of Britain started on Monday in Eat Anglia, today was Oxfordshire’s turn. The race containing most of the world’s top lady cyclist would pass about 5 miles from home, so obviously I had to go and see them. The weather has been really dreadfully since the end of last … Continue reading "A LADIES CYCLE RACE"
Read MoreAn Interlude
I wanted to let you know that I have hit a mother lode of sorts for the old/new challenge. That is if two can constitute a mother lode. But I forgot to bring along my cable to transfer photos to my iPad so that post will need to wait until we get home from our … Continue reading "An Interlude"
Read MoreOld and New
Jim was at the day center and I decided, for a change, that it would be a “Laura” day. After dropping him off, I drove to Mt. Washington, KY (something like 7 miles from home) and had breakfast on the house. Last time we were in there, it took 45 minutes to get our food. … Continue reading "Old and New"
Read MoreOld(est)/New(est)
Oldest bicycle in the fleet is a 1973 Huffy Express — single speed converted to 3 speed with a 1956 Sturmey Archer hub Newest bicycle in the fleet is a 1994 Diamond Back Crossover — purchased after someone (whose mother probably resides under a front porch) stole my Schwinn Traveler Off Topic: Beware of slimy … Continue reading "Old(est)/New(est)"
Read MoreOld & New #3 — who knew?
After writing that I felt I would not be finding any more old & new things to post, I came upon this delightful specimen on yesterday’s little jaunt. I post this with Suzanne’s encouragement that any little effort is appreciated ;’-). Well, it is a big effort to find things for this month’s challenge, but … Continue reading "Old & New #3 — who knew?"
Read MoreSolstice Challenge
As you can see June 21 is fast approaching and the Summer/Winter Solstice As of today’s date (June 10) the sun will only travel an additional 1/2 degree farther north/south — so, any time between now and approximately July 4th/5th the sun will change very little in its path from sunrise to sunset Hence the … Continue reading "Solstice Challenge"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: LHTs Old and New
Two Surly Long Haul Truckers: The carcass of my old LHT, which I was riding when I was hit by a car in May 2014, and my new LHT, which replaced the one bent, mangled, and destroyed. I’ve salvaged a few useful parts off the old LHT over the years. Post Views: 21 Bill StoneThey … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: LHTs Old and New"
Read MoreOld & New #2
This may well be the only other post I will find for this month’s challenge. I keep my eyes peeled and there are just not many things for me to capture. Hopefully this one will will qualify… This was in my very own neighborhood and I spotted it on the way home from running (or … Continue reading "Old & New #2"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month
Looking at tires here The tire guarding the culvert has been there for over 40 years Ive watched it deteriorate over all that time Those are white nylon cords showing thru — bias ply The tires on the Huffy are nearly as old, and unbelievably show little signs of it Compare to the steel belted … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month"
Read MoreOld truck, new truck (June Challenge)
Something old, something new! Not sure if this is cheating the month’s challenge slightly or just bending the rules to suit my own agenda, but the “new” is a new thing to me so that’s what counts, right? 🙂 I’ve succumbed to N+1 for the first time in a few years! After having done nothing … Continue reading "Old truck, new truck (June Challenge)"
Read MoreD-Day
In 1983, as part of my ride from Athens to London, I spent three days bicycling along the D-Day invasion beaches in Normandy. Just in case anyone is interested, here’s a link to the D-Day pages from my ’83 journal, hosted over at CycleBlaze: D-Day Post Views: 32 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I … Continue reading "D-Day"
Read MoreIn Memory
Today is the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, so I felt it appropriate to pay my respect at the war memorials in some of the surrounding villages. Quite sunny though cool enough for arm warmers and gilet. Memorial in Appleton commemorates 16 local men who fell in both World Wars. Bigger village, Cumnor, more … Continue reading "In Memory"
Read MoreWillow Creek
I’ve been looking for a chance to bike this route through Willow Creek Open Space Preserve near the coast. I’ve hiked parts of the trails before. I know there are some steep uphills that will require pushing, and they are sensitive to weather conditions. Always too wet in winter, which would have me slipping, sliding, … Continue reading "Willow Creek"
Read MoreAn Old Home and a New Home
Although I love everything about our new home, Victoria’s new residence doesn’t have the romantic ambience that the old one had. She is safe with her buddy at night and it’s clean and dry, and the Şkoda stays outdoors (until winter anyway), but as you can see in the pictures it is lacking in charm. … Continue reading "An Old Home and a New Home"
Read MoreNo Katy ride — bricks galore in STL!!
Thanks everyone for your condolences about my Katy Trail tour being canceled. The most annoying part for me was that I had called the week before to ask these very questions. My family had been sending me warnings of storms, tornadoes and flooding, including some flooding on the Katy. The ride coordinator that I talked … Continue reading "No Katy ride — bricks galore in STL!!"
Read MoreA DAY QUESTING
With a big ride coming up at the end of the month I needed to get some decent miles in. Setting off around 9:00 it was bright and sunny but with a cool SW moderate wind. Out through familiar road to today’s first Quest location, Denchworth. This gateway would have permitted carriages to pass through … Continue reading "A DAY QUESTING"
Read MoreOld & New
There will be no Katy Trail report as the tour was cancelled — more on that in another post. On my neighborhood ride yesterday (day after getting home from STL) I spied an old and new thing. I had just been thinking that I would not find an entry for this challenge and lo! There … Continue reading "Old & New"
Read MoreOld and new: kilometerstones?
So is there a proper term for roadside distance markers in metric countries? It’s impossible to not just think of them as milestones. Whatever you call them, they’ve provided my initial submission for the June challenge. As soon as I started seeing old stone markers on the Gargano promontory I’ve had my eye out for … Continue reading "Old and new: kilometerstones?"
Read MoreAsbestos
Sock Monkey as found as Road Swag by the landfill Sock Monkey after considerable restoration work* — old then new? Sorta? Sock Monkey gives a short seminar concerning old vs new patch kits Thats asbestos I can do for the challenge right now 🙂 *Thanks to neighbor Ellen, former Home Ec teacher supreme, for bringing … Continue reading "Asbestos"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: New and Old
Took a short afternoon ride yesterday. Promptly for June 1,the weather turned into summer. While Janos was busy cooking for our guests later in the day and so as not to interfere, I explored a bit of our new surroundings on my own. Desperately searching New and Old. Hoping to get internet tomorrow. Also found … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: New and Old"
Read MorePlanet of the Apes and Devil’s Slide
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 More time travel on my trusty trike this day. Almost starred in a movie. Sorta. There’s an old road that winds its way up and over a mountain on the Pacific Coast south of San Francisco, officially called Pedro Mountain Road but people in the know call it Planet of the … Continue reading "Planet of the Apes and Devil’s Slide"
Read Morea tale of two quests
Yesterday’s plan was to visit the small hamlet of Fyfield Wick, drizzle was forecast for the early afternoon, so I set mid morning just as the heavy rain began. Taking around about route I got to Appleton where the scene of the following two photo’s took my eye. Lovely iris’s in the village pond. Even … Continue reading "a tale of two quests"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bricks in Buchendorf
I’ll try to get in one more this month. We still have no internet and I’m operating with my cellphone and the prepaid card. Frustrating, I wish Vodafone and Telekom would get their act together. We got out on our bikes today, and Buchendorf is just about 1km away. And we are surrounded by fields … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Bricks in Buchendorf"
Read MoreCreatures of the Desert, part 5
Part 5 concludes my bicycle safari among the wild and unpredictable creatures inhabiting the desert around Borrego Springs. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 17 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreCreatures of the Desert, part 4
After interrupting my exploration of animal sculptures with a morning ride to Fonts Point, part 4 of Creatures of the Desert resumes my bicycle safari among the wild and unpredictable creatures inhabiting the desert around Borrego Springs. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 12 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea … Continue reading "Creatures of the Desert, part 4"
Read MoreCreatures of the Desert, part 3
Part 3 continues my bicycle safari among the wild and unpredictable creatures inhabiting the desert around Borrego Springs. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 21 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreOut for a Quick Quest
Managed to get out for a couple of hours this morning, cool though sunny to start heavier cloud and spots of rain came in a the morning progressed. Saw this the other day while I was out though didn’t have my camera. Insect infestation of hedge, there was another section further up the same road. … Continue reading "Out for a Quick Quest"
Read MoreCreatures of the Desert, part 2
Part 2 continues my bicycle safari among the wild and unpredictable creatures inhabiting the desert around Borrego Springs. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 13 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreChallenge of the month: June, 2019
I’ve been hearing murmurings that it would be great to get an early declaration of this month’s Challenge, so people can start thinking and plan ahead a bit. Well, here it is. Just remember though, that this is the challenge for JUNE, not May. Early submissions are subject to the usual penalties, which may include … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: June, 2019"
Read MoreHidden Bricks
We didn’t wish we had a view from our previous apartment, but now that we have views we love them. Our apartment faces north. This is the view to the northwest, looking a bit more to the left as compared to the night photograph I posted previously. Two floors up on the roof we have … Continue reading "Hidden Bricks"
Read MoreMortar is not glue He said
Could this substantiate that fact? At least it is not glue for the fallen bricks. My final post before I take off for Saint Louis plus the Katy Trail tour. When I know the new challenge for the new month, I will try to get some for posting while on the tour. All … Continue reading "Mortar is not glue He said"
Read MoreCreatures of the Desert, part 1
We continued to get highly unusual torrents of rain in May. I lost track of the rainfall records being set around Santa Rosa this month, but I knew I was tired of precipitation. Time to head for the desert. For this trip I wanted to take the Ogre off road to the Fonts Point scenic … Continue reading "Creatures of the Desert, part 1"
Read MoreCounty Quest Restart
In July 2016 I started a Quest that involved visiting by bike every settlement, city, town, village and hamlet in my home county of Oxfordshire. These settlements total around 500, reviewing my details in early April of this year I found I visited just over 300 or around 60%. I hadn’t actually visited anywhere new … Continue reading "County Quest Restart"
Read MoreFonts Point
As part of my brief expedition to the desert, I intended to pedal the Ogre up to Fonts Point, reputedly offering a fine view of the badlands between the Salton Sea and the town of Borrego Springs. The turn from the paved road is marked with a small sign in the sand. Interestingly, whether configured … Continue reading "Fonts Point"
Read MoreFirst ride from new home
Like it was for Suzanne, May has been moving month for me. Unlike Suzanne, I am still in the city centre, so my views look like this: A combination of unpacking, lots of rain and indolence meant that it wasn’t until today that I rode my bike from my new home and out onto the … Continue reading "First ride from new home"
Read MoreComing soon: Dinosaur attacks in the Desert
I spent a couple of days bicycling through the desert. Who knew it could be so dangerous? Fortunately, I survived this and further attacks by dragons, giant scorpions, and other wild beasts who thought the Ogre and I looked like tasty morsels. I made it home safely, and I’m trying to put together details of … Continue reading "Coming soon: Dinosaur attacks in the Desert"
Read MoreComing Soon …
We absolutely love the area where we are living now, but there are still a few problems to deal with: One, the move involved a lot of work and I haven’t found much time for getting out on my bike. That should change soon (if it stops raining). And secondly, for the time being I … Continue reading "Coming Soon …"
Read MoreMay Challenge – Bricks: 1860s- early 1900s
It’s that time of year when the sun is at such a mellow angle that there is lots of golden light that really illuminates rocks and bricks in a beautiful way. So I should have taken heaps of rides to take advantage of it. The weather has been really good, too – lots of sunny, … Continue reading "May Challenge – Bricks: 1860s- early 1900s"
Read MoreThe famous bricks of Matera
Matera is renowned for many things, including its claim to being the third oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Less well known though is its use of brick. Most people associate the city with its famous caves, which many of the city’s residents lived in until the 1950’s, when they were forcibly relocated for … Continue reading "The famous bricks of Matera"
Read MoreMr. Grumby Finally Hits the Bricks
After several false starts, I finally got back on the bike today. Jen’s mom had a bad fall in March and we’ve been spending much of our time on “Judy Duty” (Jen’s mom is Judy), so not much time for riding . We rode to a park in Littleton, ate lunch and rode home. Hopefully … Continue reading "Mr. Grumby Finally Hits the Bricks"
Read MoreGot Lots of Bricks
Having been traveling and about to travel again, I have had little to no time to post here. But here are some bricks from a few rides — in Elk Grove CA, and home in WA. This next photo is from a walk and not a bike ride, but so nice I have to post … Continue reading "Got Lots of Bricks"
Read MoreBricks: one of 50 things
I was listening to a 99% Invisible podcast where good old Roman Mars featured three episodes of a BBC podcast called 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy. (It’s a thing he does – promote other podcasts he thinks subscribers would be interested in – amongst his own productions.) One of the 50 things is … Continue reading "Bricks: one of 50 things"
Read MoreRoad Trip …….Day Six
We had planned a ride for today however with yesterday’s extreme weather we weren’t sure if it would happen. We woke up to clear skies at 30 degrees. That was good because it wasn’t snowing or raining. We waited around until 9am and by then it was 40’ish and we figured we’d go ahead and … Continue reading "Road Trip …….Day Six"
Read MoreLovall Valley
It’s not supposed to rain around here in May! Rainfall total for the entire month averages under an inch. Ha! On Wednesday alone approximately twice that amount poured down upon us. And that was just one day out of the current rainy spell, with more rain falling as I type these words, and more in … Continue reading "Lovall Valley"
Read MoreRoad Trip……Day Three, Four and Five
Day thee was a combination road trip and bike trip. We drove from St George to Springdale at the mouth of Zion National Park. Once there we were going to follow Bill’s suggestion of riding up to bus stop #9 and back. The challenge for today was going to be ‘wind’ and just how much … Continue reading "Road Trip……Day Three, Four and Five"
Read MoreRoad Trip…..Day One and Two
I was going to try and do this trip all in one rightup but it’s already getting way out of hand and I haven’t even started. We left Monday the 13th from Seaside and headed to St George, UT. We made it in just about 11 hours…..seems we stop often to “stretch”. Tuesday we … Continue reading "Road Trip…..Day One and Two"
Read MoreBricks and More Bricks
The Willdon Building viewed from the back side Named for the sons of the first mayor, William and Donald Building served as a Department Store, Professional Offices, Offices for a Theatre Group, and a Bank J.S. doesn’t look like the kind of guy you would pick out to kid Been generally abandoned for several years … Continue reading "Bricks and More Bricks"
Read MoreThe Bonding of Bricks
I had to visit Launceston, Tasmania (not the English town of the same name) today and the thought was with me – “Bricks” and the Cycle 365 challenge for May. Post Views: 46 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreBrick Challenge for May and Road Trip.
Click here for details Here’s my submission for the May monthly challenge and I’ve even done an odious ode. Post Views: 32 Lednar De NallohI live in the hills just east of the city of Perth, Western Australia and I've loved cycling all my life, From riding to primary school when I was 8 … Continue reading "Brick Challenge for May and Road Trip."
Read MoreSunday Morning Brick Tour
Space where a building burned exposes adjoining brick wall, and provides an area for a small park Collapsing flower box and a short alley Interesting old windows framed in brick Vines climbing brick wall and electrical entrance Down Town Motel continues to deteriorate Building was in an imminent stage for collapse and was removed Bricks … Continue reading "Sunday Morning Brick Tour"
Read MoreNot quite a portapotty – more a Dunny
While at Silverton near Broken Hill, NSW we came upon an artist’s studio – and he has a thing for decorating with bicycles. I like this diorama! Now we are back home I will tackle bricks. Post Views: 38 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreA FEW PICTURES OF BRICKS INTERSPERSED WITH SOME WORDS OF WISDOM REGARDING HUMAN ETIQUETTE TOWARD OUR BRICK FRIENDS
“People gather in cliques. WALLS are the cliques for bricks.” “The lifespan of a human is relatively quick. That’s not necessarily so for a brick. (Tick tock tick tock tick tock tick. Time’s running out for YOU, not for a brick”) “Always show respect for female bricks. They’re “brickettes” not brick chicks.” … Continue reading "A FEW PICTURES OF BRICKS INTERSPERSED WITH SOME WORDS OF WISDOM REGARDING HUMAN ETIQUETTE TOWARD OUR BRICK FRIENDS"
Read MoreLawndale and Kenwood
A beautiful day in Wine Country. While it’s possible to pedal the direct route out Highway 12 to the multitude of wineries around Kenwood, it’s always much more fun to take the longer route up and down Lawndale Road. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 26 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have … Continue reading "Lawndale and Kenwood"
Read MoreBrickette calling for Brick
I biked over a few bricks and one of them stood up to ask if I know “Brick”. I told Brickette that I would let Greg know that she is hunting for Brick. Here is Brickette looking for Brick. I left here there with no guilt. Post Views: 36 NancyG
Read MoreMay Challenge . . . . A Stack of Bricks (photos added)
Ruins of the Stokely-Van Camp Tomato Canning facility Sweet corn was the major claim to fame back in the day, lots of other products were canned here as well, such as Asparagus, Lentils, Pumpkins, and Tomatoes Coal fired boilers supplied the energy used in processing A fairly impressive brick smokestack emitted the smoke high above … Continue reading "May Challenge . . . . A Stack of Bricks (photos added)"
Read MoreLet Me Introduce You ………
So…today is the 10th wedding anniversary of our 29th year together. Of course this seemed like the perfect card. You’ve heard off and on about my arm issues and how riding ‘Uptown’ has seemed to help with that and Monday I just decided to go to our local bike shop “Work Horse Bikes” because they … Continue reading "Let Me Introduce You ………"
Read MoreGarceau …
Garceau for Sure… Not much time to write anything, but this is an UPSCALE Porta Potty with a working sink for hand washing. We are in Oceanside CA and took the bike route through Camp Pendleton (after a half hour in line to get a pass). This Garceau is at one of the entry gates. … Continue reading "Garceau …"
Read MoreIn Pollino NationalPark: Bricks without bikes
This is not, I repeat not, a monthly challenge ride. If it were, I’d have to disqualify myself because there’s no photo with both bricks and bikes to show you. There is a very nice brick tier along the base of the featured arched bridge crossing the Lao River in Calabria, but we didn’t stage … Continue reading "In Pollino NationalPark: Bricks without bikes"
Read MoreFirst Ride of the Season
Finally, I managed to get on my bike and do a little shake down cruise from home, before I drive it elsewhere. Good thing I did because my computer wasn’t working. Most of my rides will have to be on Tuesdays or Thursdays, because those are the days my husband attends an Adult Day Center. … Continue reading "First Ride of the Season"
Read MoreTuesday Morning Ride
Raleigh for Tuesday’s Ride One of the better days we’ve had so far, so take advantage if it Post Views: 18 Rich-IllinoisVery much enjoy all the entries you all have provided -- great to see the everyday cycling venues. Being in eastern Illinois, scenery certainly isn't our forte, but oh well, the roads are normally … Continue reading "Tuesday Morning Ride"
Read MoreMay Challenge
A Trek readies for a ride in front of a brick flower box Mr. Honeywell deferred when the railroad chose to name the station after him, and hence the town was named for Thomas Hoopes Post Views: 29 Rich-IllinoisVery much enjoy all the entries you all have provided -- great to see the everyday … Continue reading "May Challenge"
Read MoreBRICK AND I: Jethro Tull Edition
Yesterday I promised my new friend Brick that I’d pick him up and show him a whole new world outside of Hastings, MN. We rode all the way to Wisconsin and took the picture you saw at the top of this page. Brick wanted a picture of himself in front of the “Welcome to Wisconsin” … Continue reading "BRICK AND I: Jethro Tull Edition"
Read MoreOne Brick at a Time
Janet is right. Northern California suffers from a relative dearth of brick buildings. Why? Earthquakes. Brick buildings tend not to stand up to earthquakes too well. In the big 1906 quake, Santa Rosa suffered proportionally more damage than San Francisco. Practically every brick edifice in town collapsed. Nowadays, most of the brick walls around here … Continue reading "One Brick at a Time"
Read MoreBricks over ashlar
Ashlar! That’s my new word for the day. I’ve been staring at ashlar walls and streets for much of my adult life, but I don’t remember even seeing the word before now. It took a lowly brick to bring it to my attention. Thanks, Brick! Ashlar is finely dressed (cut, worked) stone, either an individual stone that … Continue reading "Bricks over ashlar"
Read MoreSomething about a “Brick In A Wall”
I don’t think of there being any brick in our area. Northern California in particular just doesn’t have a lot of brick left……but hey wait! Where did all these golf balls come from? Post Views: 60 SeasidejanetJanet here of Jack and Janet in Seaside, CA. We just love to ride our bikes and share … Continue reading "Something about a “Brick In A Wall”"
Read MoreBrick and I
It’s been several days now since it has been issued, but I’m still feeling some serious anxiety over Scott’s “Brick Challenge.” I mean, it’s a BRICK for godsakes. What am I supposed to say about a brick? Something like this: “Here is a brick. It’s, how shall I say, brick-colored.” Or how about this: “I … Continue reading "Brick and I"
Read MoreBricks, birds, and baños
Today’s agenda: 1. Yard work and chores 2. Short bike ride 3. Chores and yard work Here I present photographic evidence of only the second agenda item. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 30 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreMay Challenge +
Western Brick Company Danville, Illinois Estimated to have produced over 3 billion bricks in its lifetime One of the bricks produced at Western Brick What the 4 little nubs are for is a question. . . . . The + Part Flowers along 1550E Lots of rain lately, no flooding here — yet Mixing of … Continue reading "May Challenge +"
Read MoreAnother brick in the wall
Bricks? Hmmmm…. Here are a few photos of bricks from the last few years, including a “built like a brick garceau” shot. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 43 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreCycle Days in April
An amazing month, although it started out innocently enough. No April Fools’ pranks on the first, but on the day after a series of events led to unexpected developments in a flash. Yes, I’ve already told you that we are moving and that isn’t really a bicycle related topic … or is it? If riding … Continue reading "Cycle Days in April"
Read MorePlanning Tool
If anyone needs an 18-month calendar, let me know. http://www.willowcreekpress.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=01974 Post Views: 38 Kathleen Jonestricycle tricycle tricycle I want to ride my tricycle tricycle tricycle I want to ride my tricycle I want to ride my trike I want to ride my tricycle I want to ride it where I like (And I like to … Continue reading "Planning Tool"
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 7: Playing Tourist
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Crissy Field in the San Francisco Presidio, my happy place, was the start of my final Cycle Life Challenge ride this year. It’s where I can see the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay and the beach and the city all just by turning around in place. It was going to … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 7: Playing Tourist"
Read MoreA Garceau and Honey Buckets
With an elegant title like ‘garceau’, I think this fits.. It doesn’t appear to be “public”, but I would use it in need as long as it was not locked (doors were open at this time). It is in a parking lot that seems to be Boeing related — like commuter buses — and there … Continue reading "A Garceau and Honey Buckets"
Read MoreRide of Silence 2019
This year’s Ride of Silence for fallen bicyclists will be held at locations around the world on Wednesday, 15 May. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/rideofsilence/ Post Views: 29 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bricks Near Home
I know it’s still April and “Bricks” is a May challenge, but May Shmay, I have pictures from today. Who knows when I’ll find time for taking pictures in the coming weeks, so feeling inspired and welcoming an escape from packing I shot some bricks. For this picture I even wrote a haiku, strictly according … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Bricks Near Home"
Read MoreMore Potty Pictures
Just doing errands on my bike this Sunday morning, all in preparation for our move, but it felt so good to be on my bike that I did a little extra cruising and had even thought to take my camera along. So here are pictures of two portable potties set up for workers on construction … Continue reading "More Potty Pictures"
Read MoreOur final April Challenge entry: video of bike/trike and riders
I didn’t have enough energy for an overnight ride this weekend, though the weather was very good. So the guys and I did two gentle 20 km rides instead. Well, the guys riding the trike may not have been gentle… they are absolutely animals on that thing. And no, there were no garceaus to be … Continue reading "Our final April Challenge entry: video of bike/trike and riders"
Read MoreBrick(s)?
This may or may not pass the rules of the challenge as it is not A brick, but many bricks. And a bird. I intend to continue on the look out for A brick, but today while on my meander through the Garage Sales, I thought these ‘bricks of many colors’ were rather interesting. … Continue reading "Brick(s)?"
Read MorePorta Potty
This is the weekend of the Annual Great Mukilteo Garage Sale. Many homes put out things for sale that it range from almost junk to high end goods. Some nice furniture and athletic equipment can be found here, as well as a lot of other items. We are NOT in the market for buying stuff … Continue reading "Porta Potty"
Read MoreCycle365 Challenge of the month (2019)
Starting with this May’s challenge, we have a changing of the guard. Bill initiated this series and curated it for its first year, for which we all owe him a word of thanks. I’m taking on responsibility for the next year and will do my best to come up with worthwhile subjects. I’m open to … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenge of the month (2019)"
Read MoreAnother wheeled potty in a vineyard
Along the Greenway today, I spotted another wheeled potty in a vineyard for Greg’s challenge. Em noted that when detasseling corn, she was afforded no porta-potty. Perhaps the presence of portable johns in vineyards is simply a reflection of the changing world in which we live. On the other hand, by the time corn requires … Continue reading "Another wheeled potty in a vineyard"
Read MoreNorth Fork Garceau
2 Raleighs take a break at the North Fork of the Vermilion river east of town A surprisingly graffiti-free bridge railing View east, upstream, spring struggles to arrive in Vermilion County, Illinois A somewhat precariously tilted Garceau* at the North Fork Conservation Club The club is located at an abandoned gravel pit along a valley … Continue reading "North Fork Garceau"
Read MoreApril Challenge, You and your bike and some rides
Here’s some of my April rides and a video of me on my bike ‘Black Duck’ Click here for details Post Views: 31 Lednar De NallohI live in the hills just east of the city of Perth, Western Australia and I've loved cycling all my life, From riding to primary school when I was … Continue reading "April Challenge, You and your bike and some rides"
Read MoreHermit, part 1
Today’s the day my ace support crew emerges from the Grand Canyon after her backpacking expedition. I need to pick her up, and we’ve arranged a rendezvous point at Grand Canyon Village. However, it’s impossible to know what time she’ll climb out of the big ditch, and there’s no cell signal, which prevents her from … Continue reading "Hermit, part 1"
Read MoreHermit, part 2
The day was warming up as I pedaled slowly from Hermit’s Rest back toward the start of Hermit Road at Grand Canyon Village. My ace support crew could emerge any minute from the bottom of the canyon, or it could be a couple of hours. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 15 Bill StoneThey … Continue reading "Hermit, part 2"
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 6: Goodwill Hunting
Sunday, April 21, 2019 The title of my post is a bit misleading. I had no trouble finding the local Goodwill. It’s right next door to my mother’s assisted living building and I pass it most days of the week. However, Goodwill provided me the opportunity for a little twist on the “supporting the local … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 6: Goodwill Hunting"
Read MoreIlsanjo
Although I hike it year-round, I don’t get up to Annadel State Park on two wheels much in the winter due to wet, muddy trails. Many of the mountain bikers around here love rolling through that squishy stuff and emerging with bikes and selves caked in clinging mud. It tends to wreck the trails, it’s … Continue reading "Ilsanjo"
Read MoreSchultz Pass
I’m still undertaking day rides from basecamp in Flagstaff while my ace support crew backpacks the Grand Canyon. Today I’m riding a road I’ve already travelled by bicycle. In 2015, when RJ and I biked to the Grand Canyon, we went the long way around from Flagstaff to Bonito campground in Sunset Crater Volcano National … Continue reading "Schultz Pass"
Read MoreOn the Move: Going to Gauting
It seems moving toilets are all the rage these days. I have to disappoint you, when we move we are leaving our toilet behind (oops, a pun just happened). HERE is a link to my blog, though, to show you the loveliness of our future surroundings. Post Views: 31 SuzanneI'm a US born ex-pat, having … Continue reading "On the Move: Going to Gauting"
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