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 MoreJUNE CHALLENGE II: Wanna See An Even Older Picture Of Me Than The One In My Last Post?
The older picture of me referred to in the title doesn’t have a bike in it. Therefore, if you want to get all nit-picky about it, you could say it should not have been posted here. I wouldn’t even argue with you because, using the most strict interpretation of Cycle365 bylaws, you’d be right. However, … Continue reading "JUNE CHALLENGE II: Wanna See An Even Older Picture Of Me Than The One In My Last Post?"
Read MoreWorld Bicycle Day 2020
Sorry, “World Bicycle Day” was yesterday, June 3! I missed posting and also didn’t give a heads-up for the rest of you. But I did ride my bike. It was a sunny day, so of course we were out on our bikes. The beer gardens have now opened and it was the perfect opportunity for … Continue reading "World Bicycle Day 2020"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 16: First Taiwan Trip Day 4
This was our last full day in Taiwan. The itinerary at the start of this trip listed a Day 5 ride as optional. Not having ridden at all the day before, we were all up for riding in Taipei. There are at least 200km of bike paths in the city. We rode a 95km / 59mi route … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 16: First Taiwan Trip Day 4"
Read MoreBay Heat
The prospects appeared excellent for a drive down to San Rafael today and a little two-wheeled excursion. And so it was. Warm weather. Some familiar scenery. Some terra incognita. I parked by the local Target and puttered around San Rafael. Crossed the big bridge to the East Bay and back. Pedaled through the tunnel to … Continue reading "Bay Heat"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 15: First Taiwan Trip Day 3
The plan for Day 3 had been a 125km / 78mi ride from An-Tong to Hualien. With 1,139 metres / 3,737 feet of elevation thrown in just for fun. That plan was modified into something less ambitious. We would instead drive part of the way and then ride. So we lounged in the hotel while the … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 15: First Taiwan Trip Day 3"
Read MoreJune Challenge – to Jekyll Island, then and now
Alrighty, here we go with my first attempt at a challenge. After much searching, I really wasn’t able to come with then and now photographs that showed both me and a bike. So, this is going to be mostly a story, with a couple photos that hopefully capture the time vibe, and of course keep … Continue reading "June Challenge – to Jekyll Island, then and now"
Read MoreJUNE CHALLENGE: Wanna See The Earliest Known Photo of Me With a Bike?
Somewhere in the world there exists a short film of me and a couple friends racing our bikes, hopping up on curbs, riding with no hands, riding wheelies, and speeding down a dirt path to a riverbank from which we launched into the Little Maquoketa Creek. (In Iowa) We made the movie ourselves for a … Continue reading "JUNE CHALLENGE: Wanna See The Earliest Known Photo of Me With a Bike?"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 14: First Taiwan Trip Day 2
Our Day 2 route took us northeast out of Taitung across the Beinan River and along the coast for the first 35km. Our first stop was at the Jialulan Recreation Area. Not even 10km under our wheels and we were already stopping for photographs. You must admit that the views are stunning. The site was … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 14: First Taiwan Trip Day 2"
Read MoreTime Challenge
To my knowledge, no photo of youthful me and bicycle exists. That was many many years ago, and few photos were taken of anything. Not to mention Mom didn’t like the exploding flash powder. 😉 So, here is a time challenge of sorts: Which clock is from Tiffany’s in New York? (Don’t get the wrong … Continue reading "Time Challenge"
Read More“Silence is violence”
We’ve had two nights of “I can’t breathe” protests and some property destruction downtown. Nevertheless, I was surprised today to discover, as I was riding my usual route westbound on Sonoma Avenue, the street ahead was being blocked by a mass of protesters coming in my direction. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 39 … Continue reading "“Silence is violence”"
Read MoreThe more things change….
In late 1982 or early 1983, a camera-wielding friend photographed me and my Roberts in the driveway of the house where I lived in Illinois. Later she surprised me with a poster-size print of one of the photos. I happened to run across it — rolled up for almost 40 years — the other day … Continue reading "The more things change…."
Read MoreSpontaneous Ejection is Spreading!!
Nothing quite as interesting as what Bill seems to find, but more and more is appearing both in town and out in the countryDiscarded mask along 6th street, another on west Maple was not photographed Black T shirt? Along 1550 E Lacking a 10 foot pole, it didn’t merit further investigation West Maple street Also … Continue reading "Spontaneous Ejection is Spreading!!"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 13: First Taiwan Trip Day 1
I ride with a group that calls itself the R@SKLs. One of the R@SKLs is Taiwanese. He suggested a cycling trip to Taiwan. He would make all the arrangements. So in April 2018 fourteen of us arrived at Taoyuan Airport in Taipei. Our bicycles were loaded onto the two vans which would accompany us over … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 13: First Taiwan Trip Day 1"
Read MoreAn Almost Normal Sunday Ride: 52 Miles Around Sugarloaf “Mountain” in Maryland
The weekend weather was perfect here this weekend – low humidity, mostly blue skies and temps in the 60s and 70s. I had done so many local short loops I decided it was time to throw the bike on the car and do an old favorite ride: a 52 mile loop around a local attraction, … Continue reading "An Almost Normal Sunday Ride: 52 Miles Around Sugarloaf “Mountain” in Maryland"
Read MoreAlley Loops
Not everyone has an alley behind the home these days. Years ago, every block had an alley, and in the older parts of town they still do. Newer subdivisions have completely left alleys out. Now everything goes to the street: refuse pickup for example and even power and phone/cable lines in many instances (although they … Continue reading "Alley Loops"
Read MorePREPARING FOR THE JUNE CHALLENGE
I’m looking forward to the upcoming challenge because before-and-after pictures have always interested me, because I like reading people’s stories (and extra credit has been offered for stories), because I like TELLING stories, and because . . . just because. This morning I was going through some old pictures and scrapbooks in preparation. I had … Continue reading "PREPARING FOR THE JUNE CHALLENGE"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge: May 2020
Another month that rushed past before we knew it. Delicate green turned to a lush green in the woods, in the fields and wherever you looked – green green green. It was a good month for riding, I didn’t miss a day. Janos and I discovered some new destinations for our outings. We have pretty … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: May 2020"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 12: Getting from A to B on a Bicycle in the Netherlands
Regular readers know that I lived in the Netherlands for about two years. I miss it. The Netherlands really is a cyclist-friendly country. There are a number of reasons for this. Firstly a form of strict liability is the law in the Netherlands for bicycle-motor vehicle accidents. If a car collides with a cyclist, the driver’s insurer is … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 12: Getting from A to B on a Bicycle in the Netherlands"
Read MoreRide of Silence – Milawa, VIC
I am a bit late posting this, but I did participate in the Ride of Silence on the southern hemisphere date of 23 May. I had planned to take flowers to the site but didn’t plan ahead enough to make it happen. The local florist is still only doing phone orders and deliveries, so I … Continue reading "Ride of Silence – Milawa, VIC"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 11: Marina Bay Singapore
Marina Bay is a bay located on the southern side of the island of Singapore. The area surrounding the bay itself, also called Marina Bay, is 360-hectares of prime waterfront built on land reclaimed from the sea. Those of you who are F1 fans will recognize Marina Bay as the site of the street course … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 11: Marina Bay Singapore"
Read MoreEmerging
Sonoma County gradually emerges from lockdown. Since the beginning of March, I’ve only undertaken one bike ride that didn’t involve starting at my front door and returning to the same spot. I was about ready to return to some rides requiring a drive to the trailhead, but that was slow to get going. We had … Continue reading "Emerging"
Read MoreMr. Grumby’s Challenge Post
My entry is marginal- my photos are taken about a year apart, on McKenzie Pass in Central Oregon. Post Views: 50 MrGrumbyI have done one long bike tour along the Lewis & Clark and TransAmerica trails during the summer of 2018, and numerous shorter tours around Oregon. I'm recently settled in Silverton, Oregon with Mrs. … Continue reading "Mr. Grumby’s Challenge Post"
Read MoreChallenge of the month: Time, for a change
This month’s challenge was inspired by this comment from Old Grumbleface on one of my posts a few weeks ago: Pardonnez-moi, s’il vous plait. If I may butt in for a moment, I would like to propose, for your consideration, a Challenge, if not for June, then perhaps for another month, or perhaps just a … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: Time, for a change"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 10: The Ronde van Vlaanderen
Den Haag (The Hague) in the Netherlands was my home from 2010 to 2012. The Belgian border is about 100km / 62km to the south. Belgium is home to some of the most prestigious one-day professional road cycling races. Including one of the five biggest, collectively known as the Monuments. The Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders).is … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 10: The Ronde van Vlaanderen"
Read More13 Mile Daily Loop
So, I’ve been following along here on cycle365 for awhile, but decided it’s about time that I leap into posting. It’s been a little while since I’ve used WordPress, so bear with me while I get my feet wet. Let me start out with a little bit of an introduction. My name’s Bob, and my … Continue reading "13 Mile Daily Loop"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 9: Southern Thailand
I’ve been three times to Southern Thailand to cycle. In 2013 to ride in the Samila Century. In 2016 to do the Satun Century and a two-day bikepacking tour. And in 2017 to ride in the Satun Century and some more touring. For the Samila Century, six of us drove from Kuala Lumpur to Songkhla. … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 9: Southern Thailand"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 8: Los Gatos Creek Trail
I had one more stop after Chico before I flew home. Los Gatos, in Silicon Valley, to visit a college friend. It was an easy drive from Chico to Los Gatos by way of the Rapha Cycle Club San Francisco. My friend mentioned the trail that runs through Los Gatos. A quick look at Google … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 8: Los Gatos Creek Trail"
Read MoreHOLIDAY CHALLENGE: Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day everybody! Or at least be as happy as possible on a day dedicated to the remembrance of American soldiers who have died while in service to our country. I was always pretty happy on Memorial Day because, for at least 30 consecutive years I’ve gotten together with a couple of college buddies … Continue reading "HOLIDAY CHALLENGE: Memorial Day"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 7: American River Bike Trail
I went to university in Chico, California, many years ago. In 2016 I was in the United States to participate in the BP MS150 ride from Houston to Austin. On the way back to Malaysia after the BP MS150, I drove from San Francisco to Chico to visit old friends. My flight into SFO arrived … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 7: American River Bike Trail"
Read MoreMemorial Day
Flag at Floral Hill Cemetery Normally, a Memorial service would be held here, but not this year Crosses and flags have been placed behind the WW II tank Wreath adorns the M3 tank Many flags to be seen town-wide Our National Bird Symbol At the time I wondered why they would leave a tree trunk … Continue reading "Memorial Day"
Read MoreHOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY USA 2020
Doesn’t seem like patriotic spirit is up very much around here. I found only two items of “decoration”. I am posting those today, as even though I will get out for at least a short ride tomorrow, we are expecting rain for much of the day. I continue my habit of riding but not writng. … Continue reading "HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY USA 2020"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 6: Around Boulder Part 2
Day 4. My legs were sore from the cumulative effects of climbing every day. I wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of 1,100m / 3,608ft of elevation over the course of the next 80km / 50mi. 35km / 22mi into the ride we rode onto the Mayhoffer Singletree Trail. The Mayhoffer turned into the Meadowlark Trail. t … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 6: Around Boulder Part 2"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 5: Around Boulder Part 1
In 2015 I went on a cycling vacation in and around Boulder organised by Cognoscenti. A week of riding, dining, and spectating. We stayed at the excellent St. Julien Hotel. The view from the patio was a sampler of things to come. What was described as the Day 1 “acclimatization spin” was a 57.5km / … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 5: Around Boulder Part 1"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 4: Melbourne
I have done a number of rides in Melbourne. These are some of the sights from those rides. The Melbourne City Baths first opened in 1860, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. It continues to provide health and fitness services to the community. It has the largest swimming pool in the Central Business District, as … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 4: Melbourne"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 3: Public Art
I lived in The Hague in the Netherland for two years or so. What a country for cyclists. Here are two posts about public art I saw from my bicycle while riding in Holland. As I said in the first of these posts, I am sure I missed more than I noticed. The first link … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 3: Public Art"
Read MoreRide of Silence: Santa Rosa
Two years ago I joined the ride sponsored by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Last year’s Ride of Silence was washed out by heavy rain. This year, with group rides on hiatus, individuals were left to their own devices. I slipped away from chores for a couple of hours for my usual trip out the … Continue reading "Ride of Silence: Santa Rosa"
Read MoreRide of Silence — Illinois
Remembering all who lost their lives doing what they loved And particularly our counselor and colleague John M. (whose bicycle was also blue) Hope you all are enjoying tail winds in the Great Hereafter Thanks to Suzanne for the reminder this year, and to Bill for acquainting me of the Ride Post Views: 32 Rich-IllinoisVery … Continue reading "Ride of Silence — Illinois"
Read MoreTHE RECKLESS MR. BING BONG TAKES ME ON A RIDE OF SILENCE
I did it! I did my Ride of Silence and managed to follow all of the official rules. The only thing that gave me a little trouble was the “SILENCE” rule. One would think that part would have been pretty easy since I was riding solo, but not so fast there. For one thing I … Continue reading "THE RECKLESS MR. BING BONG TAKES ME ON A RIDE OF SILENCE"
Read MoreRide of Silence – Munich
Our Ride of Silence was more or less like most of our rides. It was short, it was slow, we wore our helmets and obeyed the traffic laws. I bought some flowers to lay down at the spot where a ghost bike had been placed to remind us of the death of cyclists in traffic. … Continue reading "Ride of Silence – Munich"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 2: Nyack
I will post one link a day until I run out. I have seven years of blog posts to choose from 😄. In May 2013 I was in Manhattan for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. It was and still is America’s largest cycling event, with participation capped at 32,000 riders. The 40-mile / 64-kilometre … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 2: Nyack"
Read MoreVirtual Tour 1: Golden
My friends and I are very happy to be back on our bikes again. The ‘new normal’ does have a silver lining. Falling behind other riders no longer counts as being dropped. Now it is social distancing 🤣 We still have a restriction on interstate travel so extended bike tours have to wait. In the … Continue reading "Virtual Tour 1: Golden"
Read MoreMiscellaneous May Rides
Nothing outstanding here — no theme, no particular topic, just photos of a few rides so far this May. We are under no restrictions in the ‘Current Situation’ so far as cycling is concerned. Kind of a dichotomy that we shouldn’t drive on rural roads without an essential reason, but cycling them is ok. ?? … Continue reading "Miscellaneous May Rides"
Read MoreView-Blockers vs. Views
I am honored to be speaking to you about trees again today. This makes two consecutive posts from me on Cycle365, (unless somebody sneaks one in before I can click the “Publish” button) and they both feature my least favorite subject. So, I was visiting the Cycleblaze website this morning and I was surprised and … Continue reading "View-Blockers vs. Views"
Read MoreCYCLING IN AMERICA’S CRABBIEST CITY
Today’s bike ride turned out to be something much different than I had originally planned. I intended to take a longer ride northward along the St. Croix River and — who knows? — maybe even ride my age. But I changed my mind when I saw all the crabbiness going on in MY Town, and … Continue reading "CYCLING IN AMERICA’S CRABBIEST CITY"
Read MoreRage Against the Machine
No biking today. We took a day off from the bikes and just took a walk in the state park around the cabin on Coeur d’Alene Lake. The photo is from yesterday’s beautiful ride to Tekoa. Today’s walk was nice too, if less dramatic. The main point to posting it here though is to invite you … Continue reading "Rage Against the Machine"
Read MoreRide Your Age
Yearning to be able to return to Swansea on Tasmania’s east coast. However, it was my birthday and I was on a ride. Towards the end I realised I could make it a ‘ride your age in kilometers’ ride. The story is HERE. Post Views: 36 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreMay Challenge: Spectacular changes
Nature has decided to liven up my rides this past month. It may have been the same roads over and over in different combinations, but the autumn leaf show has more than made up for the mundane routes. It’s been truly spectacular this year. There have been some dandelions for Suzanne, too, whole fields of … Continue reading "May Challenge: Spectacular changes"
Read MoreHome: A bicycle ride
Sometimes I get confused where home is. Where I live now is home, where I used to live was home. Is Bavaria my home, or Germany or Europe? Or is it where I come from, West Orange, or New Jersey or the United States? I guess home is where I hang my helmet. I had … Continue reading "Home: A bicycle ride"
Read MoreThe Allergy Ride
Rachael has some problems with allergies that seem to affect her more over time. Given that, she was a bit skeptical about my recommendation for today’s ride: a loop from Dusty to Hay and back. It doesn’t sound that promising, when you think about it. It was fine though. Dusty and Hay, towns from the … Continue reading "The Allergy Ride"
Read MoreAnniversary Ride
Yesterday was the 11th anniversary of our 30th year together! So of course we had to get out for a ride. Nothing like last year’s celebration in Utah but nice just the same. That’s it…..we are still SIP in Monterey County with limited exceptions. Some business/restaurants open with curbside only operation. We are going to … Continue reading "Anniversary Ride"
Read MoreLoose Ends
So many things go through my head that I want to post here – but then the days pass, time seems to be going so fast these days, and the entries and pictures and comments don’t make it onto the page. So this will be a kind of pot pourri of different things. I’ll start … Continue reading "Loose Ends"
Read MoreAnother City Tour
I took a ride that stayed even closer to home than usual. I regularly ride some of these roads. Others not so much. The numbers on the ride map below correspond to the photographs you will see. The photographs are arranged in order from the start of my ride to the finish. Less than 2km … Continue reading "Another City Tour"
Read MoreVoila: Viola!
Today’s loop through the beautiful Palouse takes us across the Idaho border to a spot I’m sure you won’t want to miss: Viola. Miles from anywhere, tiny Viola features several blocks of gravel streets, a few houses, some rusty implements, the usual. Probably there’s a barking, vicious dog loose there too if we explored it … Continue reading "Voila: Viola!"
Read MoreFurther From Home
It is a public holiday in Malaysia today for Wesak. This Buddhist festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. I rode east from home to meet KS at 6:30 am. There were not many people on the roads. We decided to hit the highways and ride uninterrupted by intersections and traffic lights. … Continue reading "Further From Home"
Read MoreMay Challenge – Fabric-based Changes (at 10 years)
6 May 2010 marked the first day of my first long bike tour. I had always been into bikes since I first learned to ride at age 5, so it was just the realisation of a lifelong dream. Granted, when I was a kid, I dreamed about riding my bike to California to go have … Continue reading "May Challenge – Fabric-based Changes (at 10 years)"
Read MoreRide of Silence 2020
For those interested: I got this mail from the organizers of the Ride of Silence, which will be held on May 20 this year, or May 23 in the southern hemisphere. The Board met last evening and made a few more decisions to help give you some guidelines for this unusual year for us all. … Continue reading "Ride of Silence 2020"
Read MoreNo rain today
This is the route I ride if I don’t want to go too far from home. The furthest away from my apartment I am on this route is about 8km. I add extra loops or diversions down side streets if I want to cover more distance. The numbers on the map correspond to the photographs … Continue reading "No rain today"
Read MoreIlsanjo
With Annadel State Park reopened—for those who can reach it by foot or bike—I hopped on the Ogre and headed up on a lovely Monday afternoon. A few hikers and bikers on the trails, but not many. Within one minute of arriving at Ilsanjo, I noticed two figures approaching on foot from the other direction. … Continue reading "Ilsanjo"
Read MoreLooking at life from every side — mostly inside…
As I say, I have been riding. In fact I get out just about every day even if for a very short ride. It is the only time I get out of the house. Cindy and I have been doing ‘virtual ride & tea party ‘together’ for a few weeks now. We have one today, … Continue reading "Looking at life from every side — mostly inside…"
Read MoreOn the Road Again
The Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented on 18th March. Non-essential outdoor activities were banned. I snuck out for a ride on 26th March, but then people started being arrested for breaking the MCO. I took to walking up and down the multi-level car park where I live for exercise. To date, Malaysia has had … Continue reading "On the Road Again"
Read MoreMay challenge: The current situation – Changes, changes
I didn’t really see what the May challenge was supposed to entail, so I have come up with my own challenge that reflects what we call ‘the current situation’ at work. We are not allowed to say anything like coronavirus or COVID-19 or ‘the virus’ in ANY of our work communications (including the many emails … Continue reading "May challenge: The current situation – Changes, changes"
Read MoreA MINNESOTAN RESPONDS TO THE “MAY I GO OUTSIDE YET PLEASE?” CHALLENGE
Hi folks, it’s your favorite cycling philosophizer here. I’m going to do something a little different today. Actually, it’s not all that different because I did it in one of my touring journals. And James Joyce did it for something like 900 pages in “Ulysses.” You guessed it, this entire post is going to be … Continue reading "A MINNESOTAN RESPONDS TO THE “MAY I GO OUTSIDE YET PLEASE?” CHALLENGE"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge: April 2020
Staying Close to Home A month of mostly beautiful spring weather, but we don’t have the choice of where to ride. We ride loops and out-and-backs, connecting up different sections of the available roads and trails near home. Although we miss being able to take off heading for distant horizons, riding within a limited radius … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: April 2020"
Read MoreChallenge of the month: MAY I go outside now, please?
It’s difficult thinking of an appropriate theme for the month at this unprecedented time. We’re all stuck to one degree or another, some of us really severely – unable to make meaningful plans, unable to tour, unable to leave our home, or unable even to get home. I’m thinking especially of folks like Mike and … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: MAY I go outside now, please?"
Read MoreForced Labor In Times Of Sociable Distance
It’s the last day of April and it sure is a beauty. Sunny, mid-sixties, minimal wind — so far, the best day of the year, weather-wise. Oh man, I am in for one heck of an awesome bike ride. [At this point, please try to imagine the classic sound of a cartridge needle sliding across … Continue reading "Forced Labor In Times Of Sociable Distance"
Read MoreFox Valley
We’ve had so many great rides during our stay in John Day, but our ride north up US 395 from Mount Vernon to Fox Valley ranks high on the list. With abandoned and weathered log cabins, grazing cattle, rusting implements, split rail fences, and a near ghost town, it’s really a slice of the old … Continue reading "Fox Valley"
Read MoreIt’s the End of the End of the World
After more than a month, Sonoma County’s lockdown has been slightly relaxed. Can you tell I’m smiling about being back on the Greenway? Read more at Bill Bikes Musical accompaniment. I’ve lost track, but I think no one has used this one. Post Views: 55 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea … Continue reading "It’s the End of the End of the World"
Read MoreStill here, still riding
There’s the golf ball. No recent cases of covid-19 in Northern Tasmania. In the north-west it is another story with a large cluster focussed on the North-West Hospital and a patient returning from the Ruby Princess Plague Ship. This is a ride I put together for the Melbourne Brompton Club’s blog. Hi Dayna,In these isolated … Continue reading "Still here, still riding"
Read MoreDouble E Ride
There is rain coming. A fair bit, if forecasts are correct. By Friday, it should be downright wintry with a high forecast of only 11C (that is a cold day for us, even in mid-winter). But today is pretty perfect – clear skies, light winds of 7-12kph out of the west southwest, and a temp … Continue reading "Double E Ride"
Read MoreAnother neighborhood
Another locked down day, another cruise around a nearby neighborhood, just a couple of blocks over (and slightly uphill) from home. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 30 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read More2 Raleighs – Rides
Doing some saddle swapping and fine tuning the adjustments. There are some videos on Youtube about reupholstering/re-padding bicycle saddles — may give that a try — what’s the worst thing that could happen that hasn’t already happened? Since Illinois is now under the Stay in Place order until May 30, might be a project to … Continue reading "2 Raleighs – Rides"
Read MoreOUT IN THE COUNTRY, A BIKER SEES HORSES AND PUFFBALLS.
I’ll keep this one mercifully short. I went out into the country again today with no intention of posting anything. That changed when I snuck up on a big horse and managed to trick him into posing for a picture. I’ve heard horse owners speak of the height of their horses in terms of “hands.” … Continue reading "OUT IN THE COUNTRY, A BIKER SEES HORSES AND PUFFBALLS."
Read MoreTour de Livestock
My ace support crew insisted she needed to take a drive today to visit an old friend of ours. It wasn’t exactly essential travel, but I decided not to debate. Instead I said, sure, you can drop me and the Ogre along the way and we’ll find our way home. Read more at Bill Bikes … Continue reading "Tour de Livestock"
Read MoreA Dandy Earth Day
A day late for Earth Day but thanks to Rocky’s encouraging email, I’m posting. The pictures are from rides on a couple of different days. We have been having great weather, sometimes a bit too much wind but okay, not quite so many cyclists out again, thank goodness. Isn’t it great to see so many … Continue reading "A Dandy Earth Day"
Read MoreHello From Monterey Happy Earth Day
Seems I’ve been gone so long that I can’t figure out how to make a post!! Let’s hope I figure this out so my iPad doesn’t end up against the wall…..this is my third attempt. We (mostly me) have been riding north more. They are trying to keep folks off the trail. Today we made … Continue reading "Hello From Monterey Happy Earth Day"
Read MoreEarth Day Ride(s)
Happy Earth Day 50th anniversary of Earth Day, so off I went looking for things to appreciate about our planet. The Weather Channel showed an ESE wind at 2 mph — Heh! I turned east and if what I hit was a 2 mph wind, I don’t wanna see what they would call a 20mph … Continue reading "Earth Day Ride(s)"
Read MoreSquirrels and windows
Well the cover picture is me with a friendly squirrel or road kill that some one had placed on the bridge (I’ll let you decide) in Yosemite NP in 1986. I went on a three month journey doing the west, south and east of USA and across Canada. It was an amazing experience which I … Continue reading "Squirrels and windows"
Read MoreTour de Fleur
After several dreary days, it feels like the weather pattern has shifted. It must be spring. That means I need to slip out of lockdown and push pedals. With parks and paths still closed, the only route east requires riding along the shoulder of Highway 12. I usually take the back way, but it’s blocked. … Continue reading "Tour de Fleur"
Read MoreWindy Rides
Wind, Wind, and More Wind A few days, just totally too windy to ride anywhere — 40mph with gusts over 50 Semis being blown off the Interstate windy Some days were at least tolerable wind wise, but below normal temperatures didn’t make for particularly pleasant riding But then, if the perfect day had to occur … Continue reading "Windy Rides"
Read MoreStrawberry Mountain
Coloradans will laugh at its insignificance compared to their gallery of fourteeners, but Strawberry Mountain is plenty impressive for us. Topping 9,000’, its the highest Oregon peak east of the Cascades other than Steens Mountain and the Wallowas. Today anyway, when it’s covered in snow, I might argue that it’s the most impressive because of … Continue reading "Strawberry Mountain"
Read MoreDown To Galena . . .NOT!
Today I had some great cycling plans. I was going to ride down to Galena via The Great River Road and take in some nice river scenery. Then when I got back to MY Town, I would get my growler filled up at the local brewery, and I would cap off the day by picking … Continue reading "Down To Galena . . .NOT!"
Read MoreOUT IN THE COUNTRY
I posted the song first thing so that you can listen to it as you look at the pictures from my ride out in the country. As you listen, you should also try to imagine ME singing the song as I pedaled along. In truth though, you’ll have to picture me singing just the refrain … Continue reading "OUT IN THE COUNTRY"
Read MoreThree dog day
What is it with this month and the damn dogs, anyway? Is this what Eliot meant when he said April is the cruelest month? Are we in the dreaded dog days of April that everyone talks about? Being chased by three dogs today really does seem unfair, considering. No bites at least, but it’s enough … Continue reading "Three dog day"
Read MoreTown and Country
Greetings from Lockdown Day 31 and Counting. Due to all the closed parks and bike paths, I need to be creative in order to find safe routes and interesting destinations. Today I worked my way through traffic and pedaled north on Santa Rosa’s main drag, then kept going into the countryside. I swear the streets … Continue reading "Town and Country"
Read MoreWho let the dogs out?
No bicycling today – it’s too cold and windy here in John Day for that to sound appealing. Instead we drove back to Picture Gorge for a second look, this time on foot. No bike, but I’m posting it here anyway, in honor of our intrepid Navigator and our wishes for her quick recovery. Get … Continue reading "Who let the dogs out?"
Read MoreHaunted Hospital
Wandering routes seldom or never visited on two wheels, I stopped by the old, boarded up hospital on the hill. Perfect setting for a horror film. For real horror, I spied this along the street: Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 38 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they … Continue reading "Haunted Hospital"
Read MoreThe Bike for Humanity challenge
Many, perhaps most of you will remember Bill Walton: the star center of the UCLA basketball team from 1972-74, he led the Bruins to two straight national championships and an 88 game winning streak, while being named the college basketball player of the year for three straight seasons. After college he of course turned professional, … Continue reading "The Bike for Humanity challenge"
Read MoreCLC Spring 2020/7: Happy Easter!
Rain and wind and cold are almost tradition on Easter, but ironically this year when all activities are restricted, we had a beautiful Easter Sunday. Fortunately we are allowed out for exercise. We took a wonderful ride on almost empty roads. Leaving in the morning meant that there weren’t even many cyclists out. Not much … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/7: Happy Easter!"
Read MoreHOLIDAY CHALLENGE: EASTER 2020
I have ridden my bike every day for the past 28 days. I have a lot of oom pah pah for that, but not much for writing or posting here (or anywhere). I guess my mind is too wrapped up elsewhere. So I am on a little bit of a hiatus for now. But here … Continue reading "HOLIDAY CHALLENGE: EASTER 2020"
Read MoreUp and down a lazy river
Three days ago, we rode about twenty miles up the Silvies River, to its source near the base of the Aldrich Mountains – at least, as near to its source as you can get from the road. Yesterday, we started from the same spot and biked about twenty miles down the Silvies, south toward Burns. … Continue reading "Up and down a lazy river"
Read MoreBecause everything happens in 3’s
You will not believe this post. I almost can’t believe this post. I have taken one for the whole cycle365 team. I have saved all of you except Scott and Rocky substantial pain and hospital visits. I have ‘thirded’ myself so you don’t have to, since everything happens in threes. Yes, on an absolutely gorgeous … Continue reading "Because everything happens in 3’s"
Read MoreMASK HYSTERIA–A MULTI-MEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA
“Hi everybody, Ken Burns here. Greg’s back with another damn documentary. It almost didn’t happen, but he was encouraged by a couple of people who offered words of assurance that his films aren’t all THAT stupid and boring. Boy, are they going to be sorry after seeing this.” Wow! I must be doing SOMETHING right … Continue reading "MASK HYSTERIA–A MULTI-MEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA"
Read MoreHappy Easter
Easter Messages by Presbyterian Church along Route 9 (Speed Limit is 45 BTW 🙂 ) Easter Bunny has been very busy here Little chick survived yesterday’s 40 mph winds better than T-Giving turkey did Happy Easter Post Views: 36 Rich-IllinoisVery much enjoy all the entries you all have provided -- great to see the everyday … Continue reading "Happy Easter"
Read MoreShaking the cobwebs off in the Willamette Valley
Mrs. G and I moved back to Oregon in late February, after about 15 months in the Denver area. She was able to spend a lot of time with her 88 year old mother and we are grateful that. We don’t know when we will be able to get back there. But we are happy … Continue reading "Shaking the cobwebs off in the Willamette Valley"
Read MoreMusic challenge and Good Friday
Yesterday was a very long day. I ran the gauntlet of police checks (they are pulling over people to ensure they are driving for one of only four reasons you are allowed to leave home) to get up to Nigel’s (1 hour 20 min drive) in the morning. I took all the ingredients and kitchenware … Continue reading "Music challenge and Good Friday"
Read MoreCLC Spring 2020/6: Solitary Trails and a Purchase
I didn’t get out on my bike until late afternoon, around five. Not that I was expecting there to be less people out, I just didn’t get my act together sooner. But that was perhaps a good thing. The late afternoon light was lovely. My plan was to do a standard route through the woods. … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/6: Solitary Trails and a Purchase"
Read MoreI’M BORED: A Story With Two Parts
Part One Yeah, damn it, I’m bored. That’s the reason I’ve been posting a bunch of crap every couple of days. According to my skewed reasoning, if I’m bored, others should be bored too. You Cycle365-ers have been chosen. I keep writing this stuff because I’m bored; You’re bored because I keep writing this stuff. … Continue reading "I’M BORED: A Story With Two Parts"
Read MoreBicycles Memories – Southern France 1986
Although we are having another day of sunshine and blue skies, I got stuck at the computer writing up another tour from my past. But the day’s not finished yet so I will get out for a short ride. I took a few more noteworthy bike tours before I started writing up my travels online, … Continue reading "Bicycles Memories – Southern France 1986"
Read MoreWhen I die let my ashes float down the Green River
I had several songs in mind when I set out pedaling today, but this one kept coming back to me over and over again. Last night my buddy Steve and I (he’s on the east coast, but we’ve been causing trouble together since our rooms were across the hall from each other in the dorm … Continue reading "When I die let my ashes float down the Green River"
Read MoreA RATHER SAD POST FOR THE APRIL MUSIC CHALLENGE
Sad to say, one of my favorite singer/songwriters died last night from Corona Virus related complications. I’ve hated that dirty rotten disease from the first day I heard of it, and now I have another reason. John Prine wrote songs that were sometimes funny, sometimes dead serious, sometimes philosophical, sometimes thought-provoking, and sometimes sentimental. Sometimes … Continue reading "A RATHER SAD POST FOR THE APRIL MUSIC CHALLENGE"
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