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 MoreCycle Life Purchase 4
Work continues to throw me 10-hour days. There is a lot to do in the background to keep your water and electricity running and your garbage services flowing… and there are a bazillion scenarios you don’t want to know about that have been planned for in the current crisis and upcoming months. In between all … Continue reading "Cycle Life Purchase 4"
Read MoreTHE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA, FINAL CHAPTER: Psycle Killers vs. The Mother of All Cornonas
Instead of celebrating yesterday’s victory, the Psycle Killers went to bed early. Their weary bodies needed some serious rest in preparation for the final showdown with the Corona Virus Queen. The team planned to attack at dawn. Unfortunately, dawn came and went as the Psycle Killers overslept by about three hours. Actually, they didn’t oversleep … Continue reading "THE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA, FINAL CHAPTER: Psycle Killers vs. The Mother of All Cornonas"
Read MoreCLC Sping 2020/5: Be Prepared
Another day, another ride. Set out in a different direction this time, a flat ride through woods with nice smooth surfaces. What else is there to say? It was sunny but a cold wind was blowing. Um – let’s look at the pictures. Okay, where’s the contribution to the local economy? I thought chocolate might … Continue reading "CLC Sping 2020/5: Be Prepared"
Read MoreLooking for Signs of Spring
That is not a sign of spring — hopefully the last we will see for the season March was a pretty miserable month, cold, wind, rain, and at one point that snow Riding was limited Weather finally looking better, and today was 20 degrees above average Various rides, and photos HERE Warmth of the Sun … Continue reading "Looking for Signs of Spring"
Read MoreTHE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA, CHAPTER 3: The Rise of the Psycle Killers
[PARENTAL WARNING: Due to violence, strong language and disturbing images, some content may not be suitable for children under the age of 14.] The dude continued his search for life in Minnesota for several days since the last episode. He was positive there were people out there somewhere and he never lost hope of finding … Continue reading "THE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA, CHAPTER 3: The Rise of the Psycle Killers"
Read MoreCLC Spring 2020/4: Surprise, Surprise
What a nice ride again – spring weather and a fine route planned by Janos. There’s not much of a story to tell. We are just starting to piece together sections of different routes we have done here so far. This loop is a real favorite. We will be doing it often. There are big … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/4: Surprise, Surprise"
Read MoreCLC#5. Tasmania
Still able to get out and cycle in this State, I cycled a short loop out of Longford and on the way back headed to the shops. Click Here for the story. Stay well everyone. Post Views: 26 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreGet up, get up, get up!
We’re not biking yet of course, but we’re starting to stir. Rachael’s been keeping fit by burning up the miles on her cycle trainer and dancing to Zumba videos; and I’m staying trim by – Er – typing and scrolling. Today though, we both got out for a walk and started exploring the neighborhood on … Continue reading "Get up, get up, get up!"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge: March
A Month without Precedent No need for explanations as we all know what has made this month unique in the worst way. The effects of the coronavirus and the measures to prevent its spreading are omnipresent. That said, I have been riding my bike where it is safe, and that is on the empty paths … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: March"
Read MoreTour de Murals
We had almost zero rain prior to the lockdown. Now that we’re under orders to stay at home, we’ve had several rainy days, which actually seems like reasonable timing. Back to sunny weather today. I was itching to get out for a ride, but our lockdown has been extended and some additional bike paths and … Continue reading "Tour de Murals"
Read MoreTHE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA, CHAPTER 2: The Holiday Challenge
The dude continues to pedal his bicycle — his only surviving friend — across the desolate landscape formerly known as Minnesota. He can’t think of it as Minnesota anymore because it has lost its vibrancy, it’s beauty, it’s zest for life. Maybe because there IS no life. As you may recall from Chapter 1, a … Continue reading "THE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA, CHAPTER 2: The Holiday Challenge"
Read MoreCLC Spring 2020/3: Back in the Saddle
After a break of eleven days, I was back on my bike. Eleven days! I don’t think I’ve been off my bike for that long for years, except when we were on trips without our bicycles. We have been having cold days now and I’m getting more cautious about catching any kind of cold or … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/3: Back in the Saddle"
Read MoreCLC 2020 ROUND UP
Having surprised myself by completing this year’s challenge, I present a round up for 2020 CLC. I do owe a big Thank you to Suzanne who encouraged me that I could do it with some creative thinking ;’-) Post Views: 29 NancyG
Read MoreThe Most Boring Loop
When all my favorite bike routes are blockaded due to self-isolation stay at home quarantine lockdown shelter in place shutdowns, there’s one loop that’s always available. Today I dressed up for the ride and chose my musical accompaniment with care. Post Views: 43 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they … Continue reading "The Most Boring Loop"
Read MoreIn Dayville
So the mile through Dayville was special too, but not quite in the same way as the previous 44 miles of our Picture Gorge ride were. It’s definitely one we won’t forget. Sorry about the featured image, but the hospital wouldn’t let Rocky bring her Straggler to accompany her as a comfort bike. Randy Newman … Continue reading "In Dayville"
Read MoreCLC 2020 #7
I knew we would have some sun this morning and maybe even lasting for much of the day. Since I wanted o complete the challenge, I packed my pre-bought tea and food with the intent to stop along the way. This is a similar look for the table that would be set for the two … Continue reading "CLC 2020 #7"
Read MorePicture Gorge
For the third straight day we have decent cycling weather. Still chilly though, so we stay with the low elevation and continue west from Dayville, the town we ended at yesterday. This stretch of Highway 26, still a part of the TransAmerica Trail, features non-stop dramatic scenery, highlighted by the two mile ride through Picture … Continue reading "Picture Gorge"
Read MoreCLC 2020 #6
I have been riding regularly and have not been checking in here to read everyone’s posts until yesterday. Will be catching up with reading those with interest. We continue to Stay in Place at home and have not ventured to any store even if it is open. My friend Cindy picked up helmet lights that … Continue reading "CLC 2020 #6"
Read MoreThis Sums It Up…
I took this photo on my last ride, but didn’t post it because I took the photo on the fly and the gate wasn’t centered (I was afraid if I stopped they’d send out a malitia team for taking a photo). Looking back over my photos and considering this whole Covid19 pandemic outbreak, I think … Continue reading "This Sums It Up…"
Read MoreTHE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA–A Graphic Novel
Approximately one day ago, a major dude was planning another one of his daily bicycle rides. He didn’t particularly care that rain and thunderstorms were in the forecast since there were no storms going on at that particular time. Even so, he donned his rain gear just in case, though he knew full well that … Continue reading "THE LAST DUDE IN MINNESOTA–A Graphic Novel"
Read MoreIn Dreamland
It feels like we’re in Dreamland, here in our idyllic little vacation cottage in John Day. Or living in a different century for awhile. John Day: population 1,700, one stoplight, a reasonably well stocked grocery store, a gas station, a hospital, snow-capped mountains only a few miles away. If you ignore the numerous very conservative, … Continue reading "In Dreamland"
Read MoreA social distancing cycle to Fremantle
Two cruise liners quarantined in the port and one waiting off the coast. Yesterday I decided I needed a long cycle so off I headed to the coast and return. At the moment Fremantle has a few cruise liners who want to off load their passengers, some who have the virus. This happened in Sydney … Continue reading "A social distancing cycle to Fremantle"
Read MoreCycle life challenge – purchase 2 and 3
Last weekend the guys and I got in an overnight ride and a couple purchases for the Cycle Life Challenge. I did several 10.5 hour days this past week at work, so I didn’t get the chance to write anything up until now. Those of us that do still have a job are working our … Continue reading "Cycle life challenge – purchase 2 and 3"
Read MoreBicycle Memories: Believe It or Not
Of all the cycling I did in those years between 1981 and 1987, a few tours stand out as being exceptional. My tour with Werner to Italy, Slovenia and Austria was certainly memorable, and somehow now almost seems incredible. But I can assure you, the story is true. So bear with me while I extoll … Continue reading "Bicycle Memories: Believe It or Not"
Read MoreWhen a Boring Ride is Not So Boring
I live in the exurbs between Washington DC and Baltimore MD. From my house I can do many road rides as loops of varying lengths, depending on how much time I have, how much or little traffic I feel like encountering, etc. I have one short ten mile loop through local neighborhood streets and around … Continue reading "When a Boring Ride is Not So Boring"
Read MoreSocial Distance Cycling
Special Edition for Social Distancing – and what other song could I choose. Post Views: 37 SuzanneI'm a US born ex-pat, having lived most of my adult life in Munich, Germany. Cycling and photography are my favorite things.
Read MoreSave the country
Rachael and I haven’t listened to much of our favorite music over the last two years. We don’t take any music with us when we’re on the road, and all of our CD’s are packed away in storage. So it was a real treat to drive down to John Day a few days ago and … Continue reading "Save the country"
Read MoreCLC #4. Longford, TAS
More of the same I am afraid. A little trip around Longford and a visit to the shop. This time the local Bottlo to purchase the weekend supply of IPA. How are you all going in this time of restrictions? We are knocking over home type tasks that have been wanting for some time. Cleaned … Continue reading "CLC #4. Longford, TAS"
Read MoreParks Closed: Tour d’Apocalypse
All the parks in Sonoma County where I regularly hike and bike are closed as part of our pandemic lockdown. I decided to take a look at a couple of the nearest parks. I knew I couldn’t get into them, but I wanted to investigate, trying various entrances. Here’s what I found. It must be … Continue reading "Parks Closed: Tour d’Apocalypse"
Read MoreBicycle Memories – The Danube, the Provence and Mutlangen
The next trip I have on record was in September 1981. The set-up was still basically the same. I mentioned in my diary that I wouldn’t need to buy any new gear since I was well equipped after my trip to Italy in the spring. MORE HERE Post Views: 31 SuzanneI'm a US born ex-pat, … Continue reading "Bicycle Memories – The Danube, the Provence and Mutlangen"
Read MoreNo Ride Today
In a departure from regular programming, please accept sunny day views from the roof of my apartment block. Post Views: 34 Alchemyrider
Read MoreBicycle Memories
Now in the days of the shutdown I have been cycling less. Sitting at home my thoughts go back in time to earlier cycling days. I rummage through the boxes of unsorted pictures and leaf through photo albums – all from the pre-digital days and a bit chaotic. When traveling in the days of film … Continue reading "Bicycle Memories"
Read MoreTar Signatures
Well there’s a title, I never thought I’d write – Tar Signatures, but nonetheless, that’s what my last ride was about a week ago. I’m getting a little ahead of myself though…first things first…congratulations to the first cyclist to cross the imaginary “competitive” finish line of this year’s CLC challenge (of which, I’ve accomplished exactly … Continue reading "Tar Signatures"
Read MoreRMO Ride #1
My last ride was ten days ago. Let’s ignore that recent jaunt up and down the car park ramps. It was time to break down the fences. The roads around where I live are almost deserted now. So I did nine loops plus a couple of excursions onto the Ampang – Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway … Continue reading "RMO Ride #1"
Read MoreClosed: Tour de Lockdown
Yesterday Sonoma County ordered all parks to close due to an excess of congregating by self-isolated, locked down, sheltered in place, stay at home folks. When closing parks, that meant every state park, county park, regional park, city park, etc, plus every open space, schoolyard, playground, and multi-use path in the county. Wait. What? Paths? … Continue reading "Closed: Tour de Lockdown"
Read MoreCLC Ride #7: River Views, Paint Spills, Miscellaneous Pleasantries . . . and VICTORY!
It could be said that I am excessively competitive. I do tend to turn almost everything into some kind of competition. Usually I just compete with myself and try to do something better or faster or weirder than I’ve ever done it before. I also compete against other people in games, sports, crossword puzzles, and … Continue reading "CLC Ride #7: River Views, Paint Spills, Miscellaneous Pleasantries . . . and VICTORY!"
Read MoreCLC 2020 #5
The plan had been that we would fly down to Elk Grove, CA and be with Lucy for her 8th birthday — had to cancel those plans. We had bought the card and stamp earlier so sent off the Birthday card to Grand Lucy for her 8th birthday. Not sure when we will get to … Continue reading "CLC 2020 #5"
Read MoreMy take on the music challenge
Way back in the day before pirate radio in the UK, us kids had these new-fangled things called transistor radios. If you took the back off the radio, de-waxed a couple of bits and turned a couple of uncovered screws you could pick up .. Radio Luxembourg. It faded in and out but some nights … Continue reading "My take on the music challenge"
Read MoreCLC RIDE #6: The Ride to Eternal Glory Leads Through Cowtown
There really is a place that’s unofficially called “Cowtown” and it’s right here within the city limits of MY Town. It’s about the only part of Hastings that I haven’t shown you over and over and over. Maybe that’s because, deep down, I fear Cowtown. It’s considered the bad side of town. “The wrong side … Continue reading "CLC RIDE #6: The Ride to Eternal Glory Leads Through Cowtown"
Read MoreVernonia Lake
Each day that we manage to get a ride in feels like it could well be our last for awhile, so we try to savor it. We know how lucky we are to still be able to enjoy what feels like a privilege now. Today’s ride up the Banks-Vernonia Rail Trail to Vernonia Lake was delicious … Continue reading "Vernonia Lake"
Read MoreCLC #3 – Longford and Surrounds
We ran out of biscuits, so a trip to the local shop was needed. This simple ride was extended to a 12 kilometre trip on varying surfaces just because I can. I trialled an advanced concept (for me) in OSMO video making. The idea is to use ND filters to balance light coming in so … Continue reading "CLC #3 – Longford and Surrounds"
Read MoreMUSIC #4
One of the bike rides we took from our campsite at Fort Casey State Park (now closed ;’-( ) brought us to the town of Coupeville. It can be a little quiet off season, but often is a bustling seaside town. We have been here many time and never seen it quite this ‘lonely’. Post … Continue reading "MUSIC #4"
Read MoreChallenge of the month, April 2020: more of the same, please!
I hate to risk further swelling Greg’s already oversized ego, but I think his idea for a monthly challenge was brilliant and timely. If you’re like me, you’re finding it therapeutic and comforting to open up these posts and listen to such a variety of music. Unless anyone thinks otherwise, I propose that we continue … Continue reading "Challenge of the month, April 2020: more of the same, please!"
Read MoreCLC 2020 #4
I did not anticipate that I would get a CLC in today. And I know I am getting them in rather close together and not spacing them, but I have to do them when the occasion presents itself and when weather allows. Susan and I had taken a nice bike ride and enjoyed yet another … Continue reading "CLC 2020 #4"
Read MoreRocky returns
After taking two days off the saddle to keep pressure off her injured elbow, Rocky was ready to roll. We drove out to Sauvie Island to join the masses, surprised to find that we didn’t have the whole island to ourselves. I’ve never seen so many hikers and bikers out there, as everyone is looking … Continue reading "Rocky returns"
Read MoreRestricted Movement Order in Malaysia
“Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?” Post Views: 38 Alchemyrider
Read MoreDate night
Rachael’s fortunately doing fine after her brush with disaster. She slept poorly last night because she couldn’t lie comfortably, but today she doesn’t have any signs of injury other than the scrapes she walked off with yesterday. She took the day off her bike while her abrasions heal up and went for a 12 mile … Continue reading "Date night"
Read More(Cycle) Life is Challenging
When I put up the CLC2020 post a little over two weeks ago, I could not envision our world changing so much. Thanks COVID-19. I’m so glad to see that folks are still able to get out and do physical-distanced cycling. I thought I could too but well … I’ve got a 93yo mother who … Continue reading "(Cycle) Life is Challenging"
Read MoreExtra precautions
I pedaled out the Greenway and back this morning. Saw quite a few people along the path. This guy is usually very good about social distancing, but it looks like everyone is taking extra precautions. Post Views: 23 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreCycle Life Challenge #2 : Longford
It’s Autumn. Sometimes summer hangs on well into autumn. This year it loosened it’s grip on day 1 so the cold and COVID-19 eases its way in. Tasmania has closed it’s borders to anyone not Tasmanian. Today a friend from Hobart is attempting to fly back from Hanoi. He has cut his cycling tour from … Continue reading "Cycle Life Challenge #2 : Longford"
Read MoreMarch Challenge: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
I was 15 when this hit the charts. It was the obvious song for my picture. But that was at the end of our ride on our way home. Let’s start at the beginning. We had great weather again and I decided I wanted to meander on some of the little paths through the woods … Continue reading "March Challenge: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White"
Read MoreA near miss for the missus
Wednesday was mostly an errand day for me, as we started preparing to break camp and move on to The Dalles, our next temporary home. This is such a strange and unnerving time, and the first time I’ve had any misgivings about not having our own home. It might be nice to be sheltering in … Continue reading "A near miss for the missus"
Read MoreMakin’ the Best of a Bad Situation
Post Views: 35 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 and more entries from all of you, I do have a few over … Continue reading "Makin’ the Best of a Bad Situation"
Read MoreCYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE RIDE #5: Desolation, Desolation Everywhere
[A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR (ME): I’m fully aware that my last few posts have been too wordy, that is to say, boring. I apologize. To atone for my excessive wordiness, today’s post will be too picture-y instead. I figure that in these times of social distancing, pictures will be less likely to transmit viruses … Continue reading "CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE RIDE #5: Desolation, Desolation Everywhere"
Read MoreCYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE #4: A Big Purchase With Real Money
Between mid-February and today, a lot has happened. One of the things that happened was my purchase of an airline ticket to El Paso for a bike tour. Nice! Another thing that happened was ME bringing my bike to my most trusted mechanic for a pre-tour tune-up. My most trusted mechanic is my brother, who … Continue reading "CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE #4: A Big Purchase With Real Money"
Read MoreFrench Prairie
We didn’t buy anything, because the Butteville Store is closed for the season or the duration. I haven’t included a song, because I don’t know how to upload one. How are folks doing this? How-to instructions would be welcome. So, our ride through French Prairie is not a challenge ride of any kind. Still though, … Continue reading "French Prairie"
Read MoreCLC Spring 2020/2: Beautiful Bavaria
These are the spring days we have been waiting for. The sun is shining, the wind is moderate and the temps are up to around 15°C. The coming days will be the same. I had the routes planned and ready to upload onto my Garmin for the first overnight tour of the year. It was … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/2: Beautiful Bavaria"
Read MoreCLC Spring 2020/1: A Windy Day
March 6 Janos planned a nice loop so, although it was windy, we thought let’s go anyway. We have e-bikes, don’t we? By the time we got to Unterbrunn, about 6 km, we decided it best to turn back and not cycle through the woods ahead. We didn’t fancy an encounter with a falling branch … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/1: A Windy Day"
Read MoreCLC 2020 #3
I will count this one for the challenge as we rode from and to our campsite and could do that because we had extended our stay for another two nights. My economic contribution is the fee for the campsite. We had another sunny day to enjoy more of Whidbey This calm and peaceful private lake… … Continue reading "CLC 2020 #3"
Read MoreMUSIC #3
I don’t know if I have done this correctly this time — I seem to forget how I do it each time I try!! Here is the photo to accompany it ;’-) Well look at me — three challenges in one day, and with just a little WiFi from Hot Spot!! IF this one works. … Continue reading "MUSIC #3"
Read MoreCycling in the time of plague
As of tonight, Sonoma County joins the Bay Area under “shelter in place” quarantine lockdown. With musical accompaniment Post Views: 46 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreCLC 2020 #2
I cannot say that I will complete all 7 of the challenge outings, but may as well count this one ;’-) Susan and I biked into Coupeville, had a picnic with the sack lunches we brought with us. We had bought the lunch fixin’s previously, so I guess that counts as contributing to the economy … Continue reading "CLC 2020 #2"
Read MoreHOLIDAY RIDE
As I suspected, today’s ride on the actual Saint Patrick’s Day Holiday would have not decorations to find. I had collected a cache of them on an earlier ride near home. Now to see if I can upload them in less than an hour, from my hot spot connection. In case it looks like they … Continue reading "HOLIDAY RIDE"
Read MorePowell Butte
Today’s cold ride to Powell Butte surprises me by having just enough snow to craft a small snowman at its summit. I’ve checked with the Rules Committee, and they’ve assured me that it’s fine to post another snowman for Greg. With it so cold today, it might as well still be February anyway. Also, I … Continue reading "Powell Butte"
Read MoreCLC ON HOLD FOR ME
With every thing now closed, except for grocery, pharmacy and take out windows, and (I can only guess) soon asking for older people like me to isolate ourselves, local purchases will not be possible for a while. I will self-postpone this challenge for when we come out on the other side of this scourge. Though … Continue reading "CLC ON HOLD FOR ME"
Read MoreFor the dot watchers and self-isolated….
The Indian Pacific Wheel Ride starts in about 4 days. This is the self-supported endurance race from Perth to Sydney. This is the ride Mike Hall was killed in outside Canberra in 2017. I know a person riding the Indipac this year. We did our PhDs at the same time and graduated together in 2011. … Continue reading "For the dot watchers and self-isolated…."
Read MoreSelf-Isolation
Not a joke. The governor of California today issued a statewide guideline instructing all persons 65 years old or older to self-isolate at home until further notice. That would include me (and my ace support crew). Apparently this “guideline” will not be enforced by officers of the law, but elderlies such as myself are nevertheless … Continue reading "Self-Isolation"
Read MoreCYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE #3: My Big Time Shopping Spree
My first couple of rides for this challenge showcased the miserly side of my personality. With both rides combined, I hadn’t even contributed ten measly bucks to the local economy. Today I felt like I should do something a little more substantial, not only to bolster MY Town’s businesses, but also to ensure that The … Continue reading "CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE #3: My Big Time Shopping Spree"
Read MoreSafe Cycling
How to practice safe cycling. Inspired by Greg. Musical accompaniment by Carl Orff. Post Views: 71 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreHi Ho, Silver!
A beautiful Sunday. After the recent rains we tried to cycle a loop not involving too many dirt paths but that would take us to some new areas. Our first stop was to admire these horses out in the paddocks after probably being confined in their stalls much of the winter. This must be horse … Continue reading "Hi Ho, Silver!"
Read MoreNOT A CHALLENGE RIDE
I waited for the 32 degrees to warm up just a touch before doing a solo neighborhood ride. At mid-morning there it was — 36 degrees! First thing out my door there was a little visitor at our “rain gauge” puddle. We look out our front window at the puddle to see if it is … Continue reading "NOT A CHALLENGE RIDE"
Read MoreLong Way to Casey’s
Raleigh prepares to launch taking the long way to Casey’s General Store A half mile cutting thru town, a mile and a half going the long way just south of town After a cycling hiatus of just over a week, the longer route was appealing Arrival at Casey’s as a guy loads cases of Budweiser … Continue reading "Long Way to Casey’s"
Read MoreValkyries and Cows
Valhalla, here I come. Musical accompaniment by Richard Wagner. Post Views: 34 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreUnchallenged in March
We’re a third of the way through March and I still haven’t come up with that perfect tune yet. And I can’t claim any coffeeneuring credit for today’s short ride either, Since I didn’t have time to stop for coffee or buy anything. And I hardly did any biking to speak of, so today’s tree … Continue reading "Unchallenged in March"
Read MoreMidnight Blue
A few years ago in March, my brother unexpectedly passed away. My life is filled with many happy memories of time we spent together. We shared a common love of humor, adventures, and sunsets. Our childhood was filled with swimming in our pool with our many neighborhood friends, having penny candy carnivals in our yard … Continue reading "Midnight Blue"
Read MoreTour de Tolay
As much as I enjoy Tolay Lake Regional Park, it takes at least 45 minutes to drive there. That means I don’t get there too often because when heading for a park I usually opt for something closer. Also, Tolay—with practically no shade—tends to be very hot in the summer and—with dirt ranch “roads”—tends to … Continue reading "Tour de Tolay"
Read MoreCLC 2020. Ride #1. Launceston
For my CLC Ride #1 I decided to take a trip to Launceston and buy a Trangia Triangle. What is it? A mini support and windshield for a Trangia stove burner. They do exist and here is a picture of one from the Interweb. I tried to find one and failed, so I bought something … Continue reading "CLC 2020. Ride #1. Launceston"
Read MoreCLC #1
This was a day when my oom pah pah was low and I may not have gotten myself out for even a short ride. Once Susan mentioned riding up to Papa Murphy’s for a Take & Bake Pizza, I saw my opportunity. Susan had called ahead so that we could pick it up at the … Continue reading "CLC #1"
Read MoreCelebrating IWD 2020
I’m grateful to Suzanne for reminding me that Sunday was International Women’s Day. I might have missed it otherwise, but thanks to Suzanne I knew to look around, grab the nearest woman at hand, and bike out to Sauvie Island to celebrate. Fortunately I was home at the time and the nearest woman was used … Continue reading "Celebrating IWD 2020"
Read MoreYellow
Lately I’ve been doing a preponderance of comparatively short off-pavement rides. Steep, rough trails make up for distance. Today I decided I wanted to stretch out the mileage a little on pavement. I haven’t been up toward Shiloh Ranch Regional Park or Foothill Regional Park since the wildfires in that area last year. Must be … Continue reading "Yellow"
Read MoreWHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
A sunny day for some beach time. Susan drove the RV down to the beach and I rode my bike down to meet her. We walked the beach, stopped at Ivars for a chowder to bring back to the RV and ate lunch while watching a show on the iPad ;’-). We then took another … Continue reading "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD"
Read MoreNOT EXACTLY A HOLIDAY — BUT CLOSE ENOUGH
I took a bike ride on this day and there were no celebratory decorations anywhere. I was out there to do my part however. And thank you Suzanne for listing all those great books of and by women. I have read a few, and will put those others on my list. Post Views: 23 NancyG
Read MoreMarch Music Challenge and Cycle Life Challenge Purchase 1
The guys and I got in a good ride on Friday and Saturday. Our journal entry includes a music entry, and you’ll see some delectable baked goods that we purchased for the ride. The purchase actually occurred on the day before the challenge, but the consumption happened on Day 1 of the Cycle Life Challenge, … Continue reading "March Music Challenge and Cycle Life Challenge Purchase 1"
Read MoreClouds
A little rain and a few clouds. Kind of a gray, melancholy day. If I could take only the music of one artist to a desert island, it would be her…. Post Views: 30 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreCHALLENGES GALORE (And I Can’t Seem to Ignore a Single One of Them)
HOLIDAY CHALLENGE: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY I only learned of this particular holiday this morning when I woke up and saw Suzanne’s inspirational post. Sounds great! I like holiday bike rides. Other than The Feeshko, I can’t think of any very famous women from MY Town, so I didn’t quite know how to approach this holiday. … Continue reading "CHALLENGES GALORE (And I Can’t Seem to Ignore a Single One of Them)"
Read MoreHoliday Challenge: International Women’s Day
There are many women I admire, in particular for their courage, creativity, strength, audacity, determination, tenacity. March 8 is International Women’s Day. To celebrate this day on Bicycle365, I have singled out just a few outstanding women whose achievements are in the field of sports. I loved Cycling to the South Pole: A World First … Continue reading "Holiday Challenge: International Women’s Day"
Read MoreMY CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE #1
The Goddess expressed her wish to hear our voices. Her wish is my command. – – I’ll never understand why I look and sound so strange in these videos. In real life I look fairly normal. My voice is relatively normal. The Greg I see here is more like some kind of alien being. As … Continue reading "MY CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE #1"
Read MoreCalifornia
Just a little retrospective featuring me and John Mayall (with Jon Mark, Johnny Almond, and Steve Thompson) Post Views: 38 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreAt the park
Did I forget to mention I ran into Suzanne at the park the other day? I think I accidentally stepped on her hand. Sorry! Post Views: 34 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreMusic and Rocks
This is a late entry, very late, for the January theme Rocks. But on March first we had the right weather and I finally got to ride to the site of these glacial erratics that I wanted to show you. To give you an idea how big they are, for a sense of proportion, I … Continue reading "Music and Rocks"
Read MoreDisabling the visual editor
Suzanne has reported that she is unable to use the new Block Editor. The symptom she reports is that the circled plus icon that lets you add blocks is nonfunctional – when she selects it, nothing happens. She’s the only one reporting this so far, so it’s been a mystery.We found the cause of the … Continue reading "Disabling the visual editor"
Read MoreA RIDE IN THE SUNSHINE
I need say no more ;’-))))) Post Views: 39 NancyG
Read MoreMusic Challenge on my cycle to work and back
Just another ride to work and back which I do as often as possible. I took a few photos of some Midland murals then on the way home the sun was down before I got home at 7pm. Here’s my song I like to sing along too whilst cycling. It was quite a hit here … Continue reading "Music Challenge on my cycle to work and back"
Read MoreThe new WordPress editor
By now, many of you have discovered that when I upgraded our website to use the newest software releases, we were given a new editor. When you open up the page to add a new post, it looks much different than the old version did: The new version, called a Block Editor, was implemented with … Continue reading "The new WordPress editor"
Read MoreHave It “Your Way”
Yesterday I had a vintage commercial jingle rolling around in my mind as I rode home all because of a road name. As Hopkins and I flew past the street sign, I had to brake and turn around for the photo. Hopkins doesn’t like it when I do this, of course, I knew it was … Continue reading "Have It “Your Way”"
Read MoreHPRP
I’ve pedaled past Helen Putnam Regional Park without stopping. I’ve pedaled into the parking lot and utilized the restrooms. But never have I bicycled through HPRP. It’s a relatively small, busy park on the edge of Petaluma, known mostly for hiking rather than biking. But I decided to give it a try today in more … Continue reading "HPRP"
Read MoreSite upgrade announcement
I see that we’ve gotten way behind on installing software updates – one of the pitfalls of living our lives mostly on the road. I’ve installed the newest WordPress version as well as updates to several of the plugins, so hopefully everything still functions more or less as it did before. If you find any … Continue reading "Site upgrade announcement"
Read MoreLong Haul Trucker? Nope Itsa Raleigh Olympian
No matter, I have a short way to go and a long time to get there Raleigh ready to go Raleigh meets up with Trek 930 at Dave’s Large white doggie out for a morning sojourn Ameren the electric utility ensures trees don’t interfere with service lines Note the extension on the old old garage … Continue reading "Long Haul Trucker? Nope Itsa Raleigh Olympian"
Read MoreCycle Life Challenge 2020
Look back with 2020 hindsight! Look ahead with 2020 Cycle Life Challenge! The Cycle Life Challenge is a coffeeneuring-inspired, fun way to share your day rides during a specific time period. It’s open to everyone. This will be the fifth annual challenge. We found that it is just as fascinating to learn about where people … Continue reading "Cycle Life Challenge 2020"
Read MoreA Simon & Garfunkel theme ride…
I grew up with Simon & Garfunkel belting out of my parent’s stereo in the living room. My mom sewed and cleaned our house to it. My dad repaired TVs and did honey-do projects to it. I ate dinner to it and did my homework to it. I went back to my roots for today’s … Continue reading "A Simon & Garfunkel theme ride…"
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