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 MoreHello from Conil de la Frontera
Hi Everybody! I feel like kind of a stalker here, reading and enjoying your posts but not commenting or posting. But now that we are settled in and I have my laptop out, I’ll be able to be a bit more active. As many of you know, I am no longer in Munich but on … Continue reading "Hello from Conil de la Frontera"
Read MoreAnother box in the wall
Hi ho! Kermit the Frog, here! I am doing a guest post as The Navigator is recuperating after another 10-hour day. We haven’t been riding much at all this month as she has been in a work frenzy after awarding a contract worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on 28 November. The record digitising contract … Continue reading "Another box in the wall"
Read MoreCRANKSGIVING IN DECEMBER AND A WALL
My Ace #1 eye spy found this Free Food Pantry for a chance to do a CRANKSGIVING ride ‘;’-). I had never seen one of these free library-like ideas used for food giving. What a great idea, and a good ride with two friends on this cool but no-rain day. We each brought along a … Continue reading "CRANKSGIVING IN DECEMBER AND A WALL"
Read MoreRIDE # 165: 09 DECEMBER 2018
Today’s ride was the Cameron Highlands KOM Challenge. This was a roughly 1,800 metres / 5,900 feet climb over 58km / 23.6mi from Simpang Pulai to Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands is named after William Cameron, who surveyed the area in 1885. In 1925 the British colonial administration started developing the area into a hill … Continue reading "RIDE # 165: 09 DECEMBER 2018"
Read MoreNot my bike. Not my wall.
Ok, this is kind of not ‘legal’ as I am not on my bike this weekend. But look who has been here, I could not resist posting this for all to see that even that red-suited man travels by bike once his sleigh lands in town. Must carry that toy bag on his back I … Continue reading "Not my bike. Not my wall."
Read MoreShhhhh …. My 2018 Challenge is going well
My 2018 challenge is to ride 100 k each week. This changed to 5,200 k in the year (average 100k) after some weeks not making the 100. 2 weeks and 161 k to go. To help the totals along this week I “did” an S24O ride. Notes can be found HERE. This coming week I … Continue reading "Shhhhh …. My 2018 Challenge is going well"
Read MoreWonderwall to be here
Out the Greenway and back. Made a couple of short side trips to see about photographing walls. Other than that, not much excitement except when the garbage truck stopped in the middle of the road and tried to back up over top of me while I was pinned in place by traffic and parked cars. … Continue reading "Wonderwall to be here"
Read MoreGalvin
Rain stopped. Roads dry. Caught up on other projects. Grabbed the Ogre and went looking for walls for the Challenge of the Month. Didn’t find any worthy of expending pixels, but liked this shot of the pond at Galvin. Came home. Brewed a cup of tea. Took a nap. Retirement is rough. Read more at … Continue reading "Galvin"
Read MoreDecember challenge: blue wall with some shadows
Oh the frost this morning!! My friend Cindy and I met in the late morning for some frozen fun! It was cold at 38d for most of the day, but the morning temp was at 25d! It climbed to a high of 41 by about noon, then began to fall again. We each said how … Continue reading "December challenge: blue wall with some shadows"
Read More2 Walls & A Few Snowflakes
North wall of a church on Chestnut street. In addition to the brick, is a central column of Indiana Limestone flanked by stained glass on either side. It was widely used across the United States including most of the exterior of the Empire State Building. Wall along an alley behind the home of a former … Continue reading "2 Walls & A Few Snowflakes"
Read MoreDecember Challenge: A fence wall
Not much of a photo, but on my cold ride this mid-morning I saw this striking tree. And there was a fence next to it. So… I figured that qualifies under the loose rules of the challenge ;’-) Post Views: 16 NancyG
Read MoreDecember challenge: walls
It has, by our standards here in the Pacific Northwest, gotten rather cold and frosty here. I know that 35-40 degrees is not what some areas consider frigid weather, but it is that here. In these past few days we have had temps in the upper 20s at night, low 30s in the morning, and … Continue reading "December challenge: walls"
Read MoreSerendipitous Wall
After about a month’s hiatus four of us did a pre-dawn ride today. Pai and I started from his home and we picked up Kelin and Bin Soo where they live. By 8.15am we had covered 70km and were thinking about coffee. We usually get our cuppas at The Artisan Roast next door to Pai’s … Continue reading "Serendipitous Wall"
Read MoreDecember’s challenge: crossing the Tech
Today we crossed over into Spain, crossing the Pyrenees over the low Col de Panissars, the ancient route the Romans took through the mountains. To call the day adventurous would be an understatement. With a treacherous descent and a barefoot walk in the water, it was a ride not quite like any we’ve experienced, a … Continue reading "December’s challenge: crossing the Tech"
Read MoreAnother brick in the wall
After my brief interlude in Minnesota — it seemed like a fevered dream, almost a fantasy — I returned to Santa Rosa where I discovered the temperature was not expected to rise above 55 degrees Fahrenheit today. In bone-chilling, life-threatening conditions such as that, my Gopher State host, Greg, never rides his bike. He just … Continue reading "Another brick in the wall"
Read MoreEIGHT WALLS
Post Views: 34 gregbloodHi. My name is Greg and I ride my bike a lot. That is to say, I ride my bike almost every day. I go on long rides and short rides. Sunny rides, cloudy rides, and rainy rides. I like commuting, errand-running, day-tripping, overnighting, and … Continue reading "EIGHT WALLS"
Read MoreVarious Walls and a Lucky Escape
Many thanks for all of the positive comments on my previous postings, much appreciated. It was very mild with sunshine and showers and a fresh SW wind when I set out on a morning ride. Bit of a cheat this one, I took this yesterday when I had to collect a few items from our … Continue reading "Various Walls and a Lucky Escape"
Read MoreWhiskyneuring – Could it be a thing?
“We can’t stop here, this is bat country!” – Hunter S. Thompson All the Coffeeneuring and Vinouring posts on here got me thinking. I’m not much of a wine drinker, but I do love a good whisky or dark rum every now and then. So I had an idea … … Could Whiskyneuring be a thing? … Continue reading "Whiskyneuring – Could it be a thing?"
Read MoreThe Real GregBlood
Just in case there is any confusion about MY identity, I’m the real Greg. How can you tell? Easy. This is the way I always dress for a short bike ride in Minnesota during mid-summer weather. Not shown: MY electrically heated thermal underwear. Post Views: 31 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no … Continue reading "The Real GregBlood"
Read MoreOLD GRUMBLEFACE AND GREGBLOOD GO FOR A RIDE IN MINNESOTA
Hi fellow Cycle365-ers, Old Grumbleface here. Today I thought it might be fun to escape sunny California and make a quick day trip up to Minnesota for a bike ride with that clown, Greg Garceau. I figured I could accomplish that task and be back home before my Ace Support Crew even noticed I was … Continue reading "OLD GRUMBLEFACE AND GREGBLOOD GO FOR A RIDE IN MINNESOTA"
Read MoreSpeaking of challenges . . . .
Among my cycling highlights for this year are discovering you good folk at Cycle 365 and participating in the various challenges. A yearend challenge I have pursued since 2014 is the Rapha Festive 500. The challenge is to ride 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. To provide some incentive, Rapha sends everyone who completes the … Continue reading "Speaking of challenges . . . ."
Read MorePostponing our Thanks
Windy weather and a head cold scratched our plans for a rubbish collection ride on the weekend. So it will be a couple more weeks before I fulfill the Thanksgiving Challenge – though really, it’s a challenge that can be done any time of year anyway! The guys and I did get out for a … Continue reading "Postponing our Thanks"
Read MoreGrandmas Bike Over The River and Through The Woods
As I have mentioned in other posts, those three cycling Grands have moved to Sacramento for what we hope is a temporary move. But, that meant we would not be seeing that family this Thanksgiving. Jenny, Susan’s older daughter invited us to join them this year. Visiting this family is a little more involved as … Continue reading "Grandmas Bike Over The River and Through The Woods"
Read MoreVinouring outside the box: Fontfroide Abbey
I know that Coffeeneuring season is over, and I’ve already completed my seven caffeine-free entries. Wine is fine any old time though, and today’s ride was interesting enough to share. The wine comes from Fontfroide Abbey, a beautiful place we visited last fall. I was delighted to see a wine from there on the card … Continue reading "Vinouring outside the box: Fontfroide Abbey"
Read More7th street out and back
First noticed this a few days ago along the North Fork on 7th street — looked like beaver activity — but beavers aren’t common here. The chips were too evenly distributed around the base of the trunk to have been done with an axe or hatchet — so no certainty of what was going on. … Continue reading "7th street out and back"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring #7…What’s Your Problem B$#!h!
Nice talk for a family recreation trail!! I’m in my lane…young woman walks in front of me I ring my bell. Just so she’s aware this is a bike lane. She doesn’t acknowledge me and turns and crosses back in front of me again! I ring my bell twice this time. Now, she looks up … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #7…What’s Your Problem B$#!h!"
Read MoreAnimals and Art
Managed to get out for a short spin this morning, chilly NE wind. This flock “enjoying” a field of turnips, between Kennington and Sunningwell. Members of Sunningwell School of Art kindly hung these gaudy items from their hacked about willow tree. Contrasting colours showed up well. Close by these four attracted my attention. Back to … Continue reading "Animals and Art"
Read MoreVinouring 2019: Languedoc in Agde
Made it, and in just under the wire. I was starting to get anxious, but I’VE DONE IT AGAIN! My streak of successfully completed ‘Coffeeneuring’ seasons continues unbroken, now at – er, I forget for sure, and my first season was recorded and then purged from a former website I chose not to name at this … Continue reading "Vinouring 2019: Languedoc in Agde"
Read MoreTony’s Tasmanian Coffeeneuring Ride #7
Mary’s note re the end of the challenge caught me on the hop. I thought I had another week!! Anyway, suitably kicked up the backside I managed to squeeze in one more coffee ride – this time to the coffee shop without walls. You can find the details HERE Post Views: 28 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling … Continue reading "Tony’s Tasmanian Coffeeneuring Ride #7"
Read MoreMY Trans-Am ride ;’-)
I did a similar route that Kathleen had done. A little over 3 years ago I took Jaydon on the route with me. I was finally able to dig out the photos. Jaydon is just shy of 6 years old here. I *must* now post recent photos of my bike buddies, ;’-) Jaydon at 9 … Continue reading "MY Trans-Am ride ;’-)"
Read MoreFrost and some outdoor art
Adding miles and points to my team for the Ride In The Rain Challenge, I arranged a ride last week with another bike buddy and the start for me was early on a frosty morning. I started riding from my house in some rather deep frost on the lawns and leaves along the roadside. … Continue reading "Frost and some outdoor art"
Read MoreNovember art challenge: some headless torsi
I’m not sure what the story is on these colorful statues in Montpellier. Is it a single work of art, or a series of ancient works vandalized by spray painters? Whatever we’re seeing here, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s much improved by the addition of a stylishly placed bicycle. There was more to this … Continue reading "November art challenge: some headless torsi"
Read MoreTasmanian Junk Man again
Last week I rode the Armstrong Road loop in the Norfolk Plains area and collected a bag of rubbish. I had come across a pile of tin cans and had picked half up, filling the trash bag. I then wrote up the ride in these pages but when I couldn’t find the pictures it remained … Continue reading "Tasmanian Junk Man again"
Read MoreThanksgiving Eve Sunset
Obscured by the cloud, the sun is setting south of CR 4000N south of town View is due west on 4000 The winter solstice is still 30 days away, however further movement of the sun to the south will be negligible — the direct ray of the sun is only 3 degrees away from the … Continue reading "Thanksgiving Eve Sunset"
Read MoreTHANKSGIVING CHALLENGE: SALLY’S RIDE (100KM)
Last Sunday I headed north to take on the 100km Sally’s Ride. Tony also rode (the 45km route) on his ‘bent and you can read his post here. All the proceeds from this Charity Ride go to much deserving local charities. Many of the State’s strongest riders turn up to hammer the metric century route … Continue reading "THANKSGIVING CHALLENGE: SALLY’S RIDE (100KM)"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring Ride #6 – North to Castroville
The crowds in Monterey and on the trail have been “thick” to say the least! Awful if you want to be honest. Everyone is trying to escape the smoke in the Bay Area. We have had this sweet pocket of not so bad air and have been able to keep to our normal activities. It’s … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring Ride #6 – North to Castroville"
Read MoreSmoke and Art, part 2
Today marked the thirteenth consecutive day in Santa Rosa (and the Bay Area) with the Air Quality Index in the “unhealthy” range or worse. That’s a record. However, the weather prognosticators finally forecast the wind would kick up today and clear out most of the smoke ahead of a big rain storm moving in tonight, … Continue reading "Smoke and Art, part 2"
Read MoreRIDE # 154: 20 NOVEMBER 2018
I picked up a birthday “tradition” while living in The Netherlands. I think some of you share it. Ride Your Age. In most cases, this means a ride length equal to or longer than your chronological age. My Duch cycling friends added a maximum speed equal to or faster than your chronological age to the … Continue reading "RIDE # 154: 20 NOVEMBER 2018"
Read MoreOutdoor Art on Foot
You will have guessed that I haven’t ridden much in November. Thirteen days, including travel time, were spent in Billund and Copenhagen in Denmark. It was too cold for my thin-blood to ride a bike, which was a shame. The bike paths in Billund looked lovely. This would have been just the bike to explore Billund … Continue reading "Outdoor Art on Foot"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 7: In the Big Smoke
Monday, November 12, 2018 / 2 miles So we end our coffeeneuring with a whimper in the smoke from a huge wildfire about 150 miles north of us. The weather patterns are not being kind to California this fall. We had a smitch of rain on October 1, and nothing in the immediate forecast. No … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 7: In the Big Smoke"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 6: Surf City
Monday, November 5, 2018 / 9 miles / This was a special day: I got to ride with Janet and Jack. We met somewhat in the middle at Wilder Ranch State Park. They drove up to the north end of Monterey Bay, I came over the hill from SF Bay. We had no particular agenda … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 6: Surf City"
Read MoreCranksgiving in Illinois
The Huffy crossed town to the IGA store No prepared bags of food for the Cupboard, so we were on our own Township building where the Food Cupboard is located IGA bag looks a little lonely but it was early in the day Just for fun, watch the first 40 seconds of this video. … Continue reading "Cranksgiving in Illinois"
Read MoreA Return to Posting
Its been a few weeks since I last posted something, so thought it was high I did so again. The plan was for Neale, our youngest son and myself to ride out into the moderate N Easterly breeze to a village in the North Oxfordshire countryside that neither of us had ever been to before, … Continue reading "A Return to Posting"
Read MoreA LITTLE CRANKSGIVING
Susan and I host our women’s riding group every year at this time — the Saturday before Thanksgiving. There are some vegetarians in our group so I have dubbed this get together “Unturkey Thanksgiving”. I cook vegetarian chili and corn bread and everyone else brings sides and desserts of their choice. It is a great … Continue reading "A LITTLE CRANKSGIVING"
Read MoreCoffee, soup, and cold weather……..
Not necessarily in that order. Minnesotans will laugh, but its gotten cold here in Burgundy. The temperature this morning was a chilly 4°C. Yes, I know that’s well above freezing, but with a ferocious north wind coming down from the North Sea, it seems that our prolonged fall is finally over. With the sun out … Continue reading "Coffee, soup, and cold weather…….."
Read MoreAnother Thanksgiving Community challenge entry
Today I cycled the 45k ride in Sally’s Ride, Launceston, Tasmania. The profits from the ride all go to local charities – so I reckoned it fitted under the banner of community service even if not directly. Post Views: 29 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreVinouring 2018: Gigandas in Saint Remy
I lost focus on this year’s challenge for a bit, and was a bit anxious looking up the dates to see if I’d run out of time. I’m good though – there’s still a week left. After today’s post, my sixth of the season, I’m only one shy. The pressure is on, but I’m pretty … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Gigandas in Saint Remy"
Read MoreTony’s Tasmanian Coffeeneuring Ride #6
Coffeeneuring Ride Number 6 took place on a lovely 23°C day, no wind until on the way back and a chance meeting with friends on the way. Read all about it HERE Post Views: 34 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreOne More Before We Go
Bike and hike is my idea now. I prefer walking when it gets cold. So Janos and I cycled to the Olympic Park – we could have walked there but it’s such a boring walk – parked our bikes and climbed the smaller of the two Olympic hills. Bike and hike is perhaps a slight … Continue reading "One More Before We Go"
Read MoreCoffee-neuring Challenge Cheapskate Iced Coffee at The Pinnacles Desert
Howdy Cycle365life Folks. My fifth coffeeneuring challenge was at Nambung NP 180kms north of Perth. There was no coffee shop anywhere so I prepared my own brew. Hope you find it interesting For details Click here Post Views: 36 Lednar De NallohI live in the hills just east of the city of Perth, Western … Continue reading "Coffee-neuring Challenge Cheapskate Iced Coffee at The Pinnacles Desert"
Read MoreSmoke and Art, part 1
Our smoky air is not nearly as dangerous and destructive as the fire that roared through Paradise (and continues to rage), but it is harmful enough that schools have been closed, outdoor events cancelled, and residents warned to stay indoors. That’s been going on for eight days. By the time I headed out today, the … Continue reading "Smoke and Art, part 1"
Read MoreA Rather Different Monument
This is not “challenge related”, just a bit about my bike ride today. I met up with my bike buddy to scout a route we had found on maps to see if it was worth keeping for future riding. It isn’t. At the park where we met up, there is this monument that I have … Continue reading "A Rather Different Monument"
Read MoreHmmmmmm :(
In the words of Chester A. Riley: “What a revoltin’ development this is!” Post Views: 39 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 quiet. Look forward to more … Continue reading "Hmmmmmm :("
Read MoreSmoke gets in my tea
For the past six days, the air quality index in Santa Rosa has fluctuated between “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy.” Today the AQI improved to “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” As an insensitive old grumbly guy, I figured I would be safe for a quick ride over to Spring Lake in order to partake of a thermos … Continue reading "Smoke gets in my tea"
Read MoreMy Filthy, Nasty, and Thoroughly Disgusting Thanksgiving Community Service Challenge
The Feeshko, my wife, has been trying to get me to do some volunteer work for years. Her reasoning is very persuasive: She says I should show my appreciation to the community. I should give a little bit of my time for those less fortunate. I should volunteer for the benefit of all. I should … Continue reading "My Filthy, Nasty, and Thoroughly Disgusting Thanksgiving Community Service Challenge"
Read MoreTwo coffeeneuring rides for the price of one (post).
Hi folks. Boy, am I getting behind on these posts. So to catch up a little, I have two rides to talk about. The first ride was actually last week on the 8th (Thursday). The day started out foggy. I usually don’t like to ride with such poor visibility, but the sun was starting to … Continue reading "Two coffeeneuring rides for the price of one (post)."
Read MoreNOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #7 IN “MILL TOWN”
The next town north of us (in Mukilteo) is the town of Everett. It was a big lumber town in the past and has the nickname of “Mill Town”. There is a trail that goes by the waterfront named Mill Town Trail. I will do a ride along there to share in a post sometime … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #7 IN “MILL TOWN”"
Read MoreThe Good, the Bad and the Beautiful – Monthly Challenge Outdoor Art
Good weather, that’s the Good, and it seems to want to go on forever. Of course it won’t, but although it is getting cooler, it doesn’t feel like summer ever stopped and I just wonder why the shadows are so long and it is getting dark so early in the day. I love that riding … Continue reading "The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful – Monthly Challenge Outdoor Art"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring #5 – Little Bessie Gets New Shoes
I’ve been riding Little Bessie a lot lately. I like the upright sitting and just the relaxed feeling I have on her…oh yes her bell too! However, she has had a rubbing on her back wheel for several months. We thought it was just because the wheel was out of round. Nope she had two … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #5 – Little Bessie Gets New Shoes"
Read MoreAlfred Hitchcock Presents
Just for the heck of it, here’s a collection of photos of birds, and bikes and birds. Most were taken on bike rides, although many are outtakes that I’ve never posted. Others were taken on hikes, walks, or while hanging out in my backyard. Sorry, no photos of Tippi Hedren. Read more at Bill Bikes … Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock Presents"
Read MoreNOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #6
My intent was to do some community service to fulfill Em’s challenge. I would ride to the beach and clean up some litter and trash. Well, we have quite a clean beach! So my intent was thwarted and I will need to come up with something else for that challenge. A clean beach with kayakers … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #6"
Read MorePublic Art Challenge: A Memorial to Peace
November 11, the day of the Armistice Treaty of Compiègne, marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. For this occasion, the Munich action artist Walter Kuhn has transformed the Königsplatz into a sea of several thousand large red poppies made of artificial silk, thus commemorating the millions of soldiers and civilian … Continue reading "Public Art Challenge: A Memorial to Peace"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring – Ride #4 – Nov 9
My daughter stayed with her dad Saturday afternoon freeing me up for a few hours. My main activity was turkey hunting. For the last two weeks, I’ve checked all the stores around me looking for my favorite brand of turkey breast. Finally, today some of the seasonal products showed up at my local supermarket. I … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring – Ride #4 – Nov 9"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 5: Portals
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 / 16 miles / This was a spectacular day. The more I think back on it the happier it makes me feel. It involved some relaxation, the beach, redwoods, a resurrected cemetery, a big honkin hill, brussels sprouts, hot sun, deep shade, and tea. It had distinct sections that may have … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 5: Portals"
Read MoreCranksgiving
Cranksgiving This is a concept I had never heard of until I watched the video below. Apparently its been going on for quite a few years. The idea is to cycle to various stores, buy non-perishable food, and take it to the local food pantry. While they make it a ‘race’ of sorts it can … Continue reading "Cranksgiving"
Read MoreNOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #5
I had to wait until early afternoon to get out for my ride and hunt for this art. That turned out for the best as that is when the sun came ;’-). It was still cold at 44 degrees when I started my ride, but I warmed up while riding and had a good solo … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #5"
Read MoreTasmanian Coffeeneuring #5 – via Four Springs Lake
I completed Coffeeneuring #5 this week and the story can be found HERE Post Views: 22 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreNovember challenge: Provençal public art
I haven’t been going out of the way to rise to this month’s challenge. We’re on the road enough that I’ve been assuming that if I just kept my eyes open, art would come our way eventually. Today was the day. Two nice sculptures showed up on our loop through the Loup Gorge in southern … Continue reading "November challenge: Provençal public art"
Read Morebubbles
John Deere dealership years ago In the past, a foundry here cast parts for JD equipment (Click here for current photos of the ruins) Bubbly artwork adorns the northern facade now The laundromat’s float in the Sweetcorn Festival Parade spews massive amounts of bubbles Lawrence Welk would be pleased 😉 * * * * … Continue reading "bubbles"
Read More100 Cycle Days Challenege – October
That was it for October, and as I had hoped, a month of beautiful colors and many sunny days. Most of my rides were not long, just around town, but it felt good to be in the saddle so often this time of year. No more trips planned for this year, bicycle trips that is. … Continue reading "100 Cycle Days Challenege – October"
Read MoreNOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #4
The sun did not allow for a good photo of this no matter where I stood. From what I understand from others, it is (again) an art project done by students at a nearby school. The piece is located on a very popular bike trail and we stopped here for a restroom visit just before … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #4"
Read MoreEye-Poppingly Beautiful Art in MY Town
Coffeeneuring, November Outdoor Art, Thanksgiving Community Service–it’s almost too many challenges in one month for my addled brain to handle. Physically and emotionally, I’m ready and willing to do all of them, but mentally I am going to have to approach them in the same way I always handle multiple tasks–one at a time. I’m … Continue reading "Eye-Poppingly Beautiful Art in MY Town"
Read MoreNovember Challenge #4
The former Professional Building casts a shadow over silhouettes on the now abandoned Western Auto Store Here it is — Built in 1905, once home to a Department Store, Doctors and Lawyers offices, a Bank, Chamber of Commerce and more Short ride continues. . . . . . One for Scott — Street Art Jerky … Continue reading "November Challenge #4"
Read MoreNovember Challenge: Outdoor Art in Munich
A Mule, a Cemetery and Public Art — 11/5/2018 : This is becoming repetitive, but I’m not complaining – again a gorgeous autumn day, a balmy blue-sky day. I had been planning to ride to the New Israelite Cemetery again for a while now, and looked forward to visiting it in the golden light of … Continue reading "November Challenge: Outdoor Art in Munich"
Read MoreNovember Challenge #3
Back in “The Day” Today Lots of changes to the downtown area in 90+ years Either thru fire, demolition, or collapse, several former building sites have opened space for mini-parks These were pachyderms of interest in the disappearance of the the Corn Stalk They were exonerated when it was discovered the stalk fell victim to … Continue reading "November Challenge #3"
Read MoreTolay for Tea
The San Francisco Bay Area is fortunate to have so many parks, open space preserves, and public lands, and in Sonoma County we have our fair share. The newest is Tolay Lake Regional Park in the southern part of the county. It officially opened for daily access less than two weeks ago. My ace support … Continue reading "Tolay for Tea"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring #4 Happy Birthday to me!
How lucky for me that my birthday always seems to fall during Coffeeneuring. That usually means I get a nice ride somewhere fun. Well this year didn’t disappoint…..we drove north to Santa Cruz and had a meetup with The Goddess herself. As you can see it was a bright clear day….well now. When we left … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #4 Happy Birthday to me!"
Read MoreNovember Challenge : junk man
My first entry to the Thanksgiving Challenge. I picked up these items during Tuesday’s ride through the Norfolk Plains. I couldn’t carry more as I hadn’t planned to start today. I will ad a crate to the carrier next time and will be able to carry a lot more. Post Views: 30 Tony CullimoreA bloke … Continue reading "November Challenge : junk man"
Read MoreNOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #3
Early morning looking out my window seemed almost too drippy and dismal to join Susan for a ride to her school. She had left some items there last week during a substitute teaching job, and would ride to retrieve them this morning. I dithered about joining her and thought to perhaps wait until later for … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #3"
Read MoreNovember Challenge #2
Huffy prepares to go in search of outdoor art Max gets his morning drink The Huffy is a gen-u-ine Made in the USA bicycle manufactured by the Huffy Corporation in Celina, Ohio Seemed fitting to photograph the Huffy and the Stars and Stripes Wicked looking object was retrieved from road Post Views: 27 Rich-IllinoisVery much … Continue reading "November Challenge #2"
Read MoreBROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Seven (of Seven)
ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Where I Tested the Limits of My Coffee-Tasting Tolerance This morning I drove up to the bustling suburb of Roseville which abuts the northern edges of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Roseville has lots of restaurants, the very first Target Store, and not one, but TWO enclosed shopping malls. At 40-degrees (F), it … Continue reading "BROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Seven (of Seven)"
Read MoreVinouring 2018: Cotes de Provence in Menton
So there are several reasons you might care about this post. If you’re a wine lover, foodie or Francophile, you’ll be glad to see that we’re finally done with Italy and are enjoying our first meal in France (for this tour). If you’re into photography, you’ll be impressed by the layout of the featured photo, … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Cotes de Provence in Menton"
Read MoreArt Coffee Ride: Sunday in the park
Thanks to all of you who expressed concern over my health commenting on my last post. I really am much better and the pain in my foot remains a mystery. Its not cramps, or a stress fracture or a broken bone spur (although it felt like one of the last two), the doc doesn’t think … Continue reading "Art Coffee Ride: Sunday in the park"
Read MoreNovember Challenge: Art on the way home
The weather was nice. My mitochondria seemed to be functioning a bit. So the guys and I did a very short overnight ride on Sat/Sun. We stopped in Rutherglen on the way home and took some snaps along the Sculpture Trail. See below. There is a bit more art from the lake portion of the sculpture … Continue reading "November Challenge: Art on the way home"
Read MoreCYCLISK-ISH AND A CEMETERY RIDE
This is about no challenge, but about a bike ride and photo to compare Bill’s cyclisk. Last fall I did a tour in South Dakota. We rode the Mickelson Trail but also cycled briefly through a few towns. Here is the “Bike Monument” I saw in one of those towns. Not neatly formed like Bill’s … Continue reading "CYCLISK-ISH AND A CEMETERY RIDE"
Read MoreTaiwan Ti Bike Pickup Trip
My last Reflections photograph was taken in Taiwan. Here are my blog posts about that trip to Taiwan. Taiwan Ti Bike Pickup Trip: Prologue Taiwan Ti Bike Pickup Trip: Day 1 Taiwan Ti Bike Pickup Trip: Day 2 Taiwan Ti Bike Pickup Trip: Day 3 Taiwan Ti Bike Pickup Trip: Day 4 Xièxiè Post Views: 30 Alchemyrider
Read MoreTea art ride
Monday morning I woke up with a tremendous pain in my right foot. I could barely hobble my way down stairs for breakfast, so I scheduled an appointment with the doc as soon as the office opened. Doctor Paurelle determined that I was indeed in much pain (oh he can be cruel with his probings) … Continue reading "Tea art ride"
Read MoreTea, deathtrap, and cyclisk
I had three items on my agenda for today, two of them far more pleasant than the other one: Quaff a cup of tea (and wolf down a scone) in Sebastopol in order to make progress (ride number five out of seven) in the Coffeeneuring Challenge Stop and pay my respects at the intersection in … Continue reading "Tea, deathtrap, and cyclisk"
Read MoreNovember Challenge
The venerable old Huffy visits a barn quilt at the Civic Center This was at the park, rode out this morning to get a photo and it was gone. ??? 🙁 (Photo from Web) Remains of Ronald’s playground at JR’s See the horse? Dunno if it qualifies as outdoor art — horse seems to think … Continue reading "November Challenge"
Read MoreNOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #2
Being a Rainiac, or on the Rainiac Team for November, I could not allow the threat of rain deter me from a ride today. I did look closely at the forecast and it seemed I might have a good window (but no sucker hole) in the early part of the morning. Sooooo… I got geared … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #2"
Read MorePepsineuring Ride #3
We woke up yesterday to an absolutely amazing sunrise! It was warm too…so I thought it might be a good day for an “errand” ride. I had an appointment to get my haircut so off we went. First I stopped at Beverly’s to order some plexiglass for frames. I’m going to have three photos in … Continue reading "Pepsineuring Ride #3"
Read MoreTEANEURING #7: IN WASHINGTON
To the tune of “Back in the Saddle Again”, I am Back in Seattle Again ;’-) We have been having a glorious fall, even though it is an adjustment to have it raining!! But look at this color… For the little story of my day, if you are interested …. GO HERE Post Views: … Continue reading "TEANEURING #7: IN WASHINGTON"
Read MoreTasmanian Coffeeneuring #4. The Country Bakehouse, Perth
The day for Coffeeneuring dawned very windy, stormy and without power due to electrical cells in the storms. Only a short ride then. But where? Ah, there’s a new Bakehouse in Perth and a new bit of track at the end of the the Breadalbane to Perth shared track to try, so starting at Devon … Continue reading "Tasmanian Coffeeneuring #4. The Country Bakehouse, Perth"
Read MoreKaffeenierung in Munich – Ride 7
A ride to Schleißheim Palace with some public art on the way — November 1, 2018 — It was looking grey again but after lunch we decided to get our show on the road, no more hanging around and sitting at the computer. Schleissheim is one of our regular cycling destinations, about 30 km round … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Munich – Ride 7"
Read MoreBROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Six (of Seven)
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA: Was the Original White Bear a Polar Bear or an Albino Black Bear? Before I delve into today’s relatively uneventful Coffeeneuring ride, I’ve decided to fill some space with a totally unnecessary summary of my horizon-broadening efforts so far. As you may recall, I set a couple of personal goals for … Continue reading "BROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Six (of Seven)"
Read MoreNovember Challenge: Outdoor Art
Here in the wet PNW, there is this challenge for November, the wettest month of the year, called “Ride In The Rain”. I have joined with my local bike club to form a team that we have named “Rainiacs”, and today I wanted to get a few miles in for the team ;’-). I did … Continue reading "November Challenge: Outdoor Art"
Read MoreTrailhouse
In order to satisfy the mandates of the Coffeeneuring Challenge (this was my fourth Coffeeneuring ride out of the requisite seven caffeine excursions), I pedaled over to the Trailhouse, our local coffee bar / beer joint / bike shop. (Their motto: “Bikes. Beer. Coffee. Not Necessarily in That Order.”) In keeping with the requirements, or … Continue reading "Trailhouse"
Read MoreCoffeeneuring 2018 Ride 4: The Tao of Bike
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / 16 miles / By some miracle, four neighboring cities and a town on the San Francisco peninsula agreed on something. It’s called the Peninsula Bikeway, a designated route on surface streets connecting the cities and town. They even agreed on the signage. And even more of a miracle, the route … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 4: The Tao of Bike"
Read MoreThe Thanksgiving Challenge
I propose a Thanksgiving Challenge. What: Ride your bike somewhere and perform some sort of community service. Give thanks for all that you have and pay that forward. You could pick up rubbish along your favourite bike path or in a park that you engage in Coffeeneuring. If you live in a civilised and cultured … Continue reading "The Thanksgiving Challenge"
Read MoreSt Olaf’s in the News
The New York Times crossword puzzle for 10/31/2018. Olaf shows up here on the regular but its coincidence with Greg’s post is too coincidental to be coincidental. What have you been up to Greg? Post Views: 30 Kathleen Jonestricycle tricycle tricycle I want to ride my tricycle tricycle tricycle I want to ride my tricycle … Continue reading "St Olaf’s in the News"
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