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 MoreWillow – Coleman – Ocean
Despite narrow lanes, lack of shoulders, and sometimes heavy traffic (including plenty of RVs), I ride up and/or down the coast on Highway 1 at least a couple of times each year, most recently back in January. I pedaled steep Coleman Valley Road once, with Jeff, back in November 2015. I went halfway up unpaved … Continue reading "Willow – Coleman – Ocean"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Silver
Silver isn’t considered a color as such because of its metallic luster Most sources agree silver is gray with a reflective surface that cant be duplicated by combining any of the primary, secondary, or tertiary colors of a color wheel. Chrome is white with a metallic luster M-3 tank from WW II (Thanks to Bill … Continue reading "July Challenge — Silver"
Read MoreMonochrome Shades of Green
Seen here is John Deere (a Rock Lobster custom build) lounging on the well-watered lawn of a Los Altos park. Post Views: 24 Mara
Read MoreMonochrome #6. Browns and Tans
. Browns and Tans – some more brown than others. Post Views: 26 NancyG
Read MoreAn Outing in the Bavarian Countryside – Day 2
Today rain is predicted for the afternoon so we are happy to be awake early and are in luck that breakfast is served starting at 7 a.m. It doesn’t do any good to be awake early and then have to hang around for breakfast. The route today is shorter and flatter, too. It will be … Continue reading "An Outing in the Bavarian Countryside – Day 2"
Read MoreShadow on pavers
Sun casting long shadows at Lights for Liberty vigil. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 20 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreAn Outing in the Bavarian Countryside – Day 1
Are we finally getting a window of good weather and nothing on the calendar? If we had to book a flight far in advance or apply for a visa or arrange transportation for our bicycles, I am sure we would have gotten away sooner. But we have the good luck to live exactly where we … Continue reading "An Outing in the Bavarian Countryside – Day 1"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Red
The only photo that qualifies for the Challenge Civic Center McFerren Park Additional photos most with Red in them Post Views: 18 Rich-IllinoisVery much enjoy all the entries you all have provided -- great to see the everyday cycling venues. Being in eastern Illinois, scenery certainly isn't our forte, but oh well, the roads … Continue reading "July Challenge — Red"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Black
The only known large black surfaces here are asphalt driveways Post Views: 30 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 … Continue reading "July Challenge — Black"
Read MoreAt last – a monthly challenge entry!
I’ve been off the bike the past couple of weeks. Although we had our flu shots earlier this winter, apparently there was a late mutation of one stream of the virus and, well, I assume that’s what we got. Didn’t do my COPD much good. Post Views: 28 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreDiagonal
Just a quick run out the Greenway and back, interrupted by a diagonal. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 26 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no idea why they do that....
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Brown + Misc
Fence, Tool Shed, and Western Flyer Neighbors garage door Mulch for new playground McFerren Park Gazebo McFerren Park Now for the Misc part: At Foster’s One Stop: Beer, Ice, Bread, Milk, Mini-Mart, and All Night Video Tape Rental (Just kidding, none of those are available there) (Some VHS tapes might be) Flower potty … Continue reading "July Challenge — Brown + Misc"
Read MoreI would say it’s wood color
We went on a little two-day tour from home, no trains, no planes, no city streets involved, just cycled from the front door. As soon as I get caught up, I hope to post a few pictures. For the time being, I’ll just stick to near to monosyllabic monochrome. Post Views: 27 SuzanneI'm a US … Continue reading "I would say it’s wood color"
Read MoreTolay Lake
Tolay Lake, the newest regional park in Sonoma County, has provided me with enjoyable riding since it opened last year, but it’s highly sensitive to weather conditions. During our rainy season, the trails become very mushy and get churned up (and mixed with fresh manure) by grazing cattle. In hot weather, the lack of trees … Continue reading "Tolay Lake"
Read MoreMonochrome #5 A little grey on a little grey day
Sun has been hiding around here for a while now. We do get some sun breaks, but my oh my, lots of clouds. And today we have a soaker rain forecast so we shall see how right “they” are. I took myself on another solo ride with the intent of doing a bike errand with … Continue reading "Monochrome #5 A little grey on a little grey day"
Read MoreRolling by the river…
I have not had the opportunity to ride on the new Ohio River Greenway (hike and bike) trail until today. Even without a map of the middle part, which was finished last, I figured I could find my way and I did. The sections of map I did have must have messed with my computer, … Continue reading "Rolling by the river…"
Read MoreJust Another Monochrome
No videos yet with my GoPro action cam, but I have been experimenting with different points of view. This was after the rain. I actually intended to make a nice video today when we rode with the bicycle club. We were on lovely paths, what an excellent video that would have been. I had carefully … Continue reading "Just Another Monochrome"
Read MoreBlack Ogre outside on a dark night, with flash
I was not expecting the tires to reflect and scatter the camera flash like that. Monochrome? Black and white? Just plain weird? I leave it to the jury, but I can say I would probably do more night riding if I could be assured the Ogre would always light up like this. Post Views: 33 … Continue reading "Black Ogre outside on a dark night, with flash"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — White
The crushed stone appears gray in the photos — it is actually a brilliant white Possibly quarried at Kentland, Indiana at the site of a meteor impact crater (And yes, that is hard to believe — apparently its true) The Township re-surfaced several of the roads with the crushed limestone, and it is far superior … Continue reading "July Challenge — White"
Read MoreSpring Lake
Guessing that my photos from Mono Lake—get it? Mono—wouldn’t qualify as monochrome, I pedaled over to Spring Lake today and did a quick circuit with the camera in order to fulfill my Challenge of the Month obligations. I trust that at least a couple of these will find favor in the eyes of the infallible … Continue reading "Spring Lake"
Read MoreMonochrome #4 Trifecta!
It was a dreary and cloudy morning. When the sun appeared at around noon, I got on for a short jaunt in the neighborhood. I stopped at the Middle School entry to find … #1 Monochromatic Red It was then that I realized that it was … #2 Brick Glancing around I saw that … Continue reading "Monochrome #4 Trifecta!"
Read MoreA SERIOUS, TWO-DAY CASE OF MONOCHROMITIS
Oh yeah, Monochromitis is a very real medical condition. The Harvard Journal of Diseases & Stuff defines it this way: “A psychological disorder in which a person – usually a bicycle rider – compulsively searches for items of similar color for the sole purpose of taking a photograph. His or her obsession is so powerful … Continue reading "A SERIOUS, TWO-DAY CASE OF MONOCHROMITIS"
Read MoreMonochrome – Straw
Yesterday’s trip out was a bit of a failure on the monthly challenge front, the photo’s I took were disappointing. Whilst out walking last evening I came across somewhere I thought might be worth visiting with bike and camera. Distance – 9 miles. Journey – Solo. Bike – Dawes Galaxy. Post Views: 17 DJG
Read MoreJust Out for a Ride
And spotted this guy resting on a line where some utility crosses a creek Its a blue Heron I believe Usually they are standing in the water but recent rains have raised the level No bicycle in photo, I was lucky to get the photo — usually they instantly fly away I was riding a … Continue reading "Just Out for a Ride"
Read MoreYellow Rules
I quote: “Take a photo of a subject with a single dominant color, with the bike of course.” So, no my picture isn’t monochrome, but the flower is my subject and it is yellow. Or is it just shmonochrome? Anyway, the GoPro is amazing and takes great wide angles shots. I didn’t have to climb … Continue reading "Yellow Rules"
Read MoreJuly Challenge – Some monochrome without a chromoly frame
The weather was warm – unseasonably so. It would have been a great weekend for a two-day ride. I would love to say I did an ovenight ride in mid-winter! So I tried to think of a way I could still manage that given I am quite unwell at the moment. But there was just … Continue reading "July Challenge – Some monochrome without a chromoly frame"
Read MoreOld & new cargo transporters
Yes, I know that the old/new theme is so last month; but I just stumbled across this old photo that’s perfect for that challenge. The photo is way too old for the challenge too, as far as that goes. It’s from our ride to Montefrio back in 2004, on our first tour of Andalucia. Looking … Continue reading "Old & new cargo transporters"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Green
Lots of chlorophyll and photosynthesis going on here The Huffy boldly emerges from examining the process in a lilac bush Huffy concludes a similar process is going on in the maple tree leaves Huffy examines the integrity of the carrier for the voluminous notes it is taking Huffy finds the process going on in the … Continue reading "July Challenge — Green"
Read MoreMonochrome.. gives us the nice one color…
We’ve ridden on the Highline Canal dozens of times since we moved to suburban Denver late last year and are impressed with the miles of off-road paths and the amount of countryside in the middle of this amalgamation of suburbs. And today’s ride was about the Monochrome Challenge. So here goes: … Continue reading "Monochrome.. gives us the nice one color…"
Read MoreMonochrome #3 Speaking of Green…
Other than nature, I haven’t come across many monochromatic green things. And as Suzanne has said, where there is rain there is green. As beautiful as nature dressed in green is, I was glad to come across this to mix it up. I will continue to keep my eyes out for more green … Continue reading "Monochrome #3 Speaking of Green…"
Read MoreMonochrome #2: Red White and Blue for the Team
Wow, go away for just a few days and look at all the posts I have missed! I may not have responded to each of you, as I like to do, but know how much I enjoy your posts and your photos. Here is my contribution to honoring our USA Women’s Soccer Team that will … Continue reading "Monochrome #2: Red White and Blue for the Team"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Go Green
We don’t have a lot of colorful walls, or even interesting walls in these parts, not that I have been able to discover so far anyway. But we have lots of green and green’s my theme. I have a new toy – I got an action cam second-hand on ebay. Rachael Anderson’s videos over on … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Go Green"
Read MoreOLDEN DAYS QUESTING
Many thanks for the comments regards out long ride last Saturday, my feet hurt a little for a couple days and felt pretty hungry and thirsty for an equal amount of time. Neale struggled for a couple days with stiff shoulder muscles but has fully recovered. Today I would take the roundabout route out through … Continue reading "OLDEN DAYS QUESTING"
Read MoreHappy 4th of July
We’ve been riding but not really much to write about…..oh yea, there was another fall on the trail for me?!! We are starting to hate riding there. People just walk right in front of you and will not move and then when they do they go the opposite way and DOWN you/I go!! So, Tuesday … Continue reading "Happy 4th of July"
Read MoreThe July challenge: hogging the bandwidth
So Rodriguez and I didn’t use up all of the visible spectrum yesterday, but we certainly grabbed our share. We got a bit carried away when Suzanne pettifogged over my posting of someone else’s bicycle in my first submission. She’s right, annoyingly enough – I did state that you needed to pose with YOUR bike … Continue reading "The July challenge: hogging the bandwidth"
Read MoreTioga Pass, part 2
I pedaled for more than two hours before I encountered eastbound traffic, and almost three hours before westbound traffic caught up with me. At that point I quickly got out of the way. One of the first westbound vehicles in the long line of fast-moving traffic on the narrow road was my white Forester, driven … Continue reading "Tioga Pass, part 2"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Maroon
🙂 Post Views: 30 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 … Continue reading "July Challenge — Maroon"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Shades of Grey
Yesterday was again Tuesday and again a Tuesday afternoon ride with the local bicycle club. Let me tell you, this is a very cool group. I told them I needed a monochrome picture and that I would probably take it when we crossed the Isar on the bridge at Grosshesselohe. They all agreed to wear … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Shades of Grey"
Read MoreSerendipitous Monochrome
I wasn’t looking for monochrome photo opportunities while on my bike this afternoon. Instead, I was concerned by the rain clouds rolling in. Rain clouds which were accompanied by thunder. Which means lightning. Home is in the vicinity of the blue building one-third of the way in from the right side of the photo. Where … Continue reading "Serendipitous Monochrome"
Read MoreMonochromatic triple play
I have to say how pleased I am at the responses so far in this month’s challenge. Here we are only on day 2, and we’ve already got four submissions and several colors represented. Keep up the good work, team! And let’s see some red in here to go with the blue and white we’ve … Continue reading "Monochromatic triple play"
Read MoreA SUCCESSFUL DAY OF MONOCHROME-ING
I was very pleased when I came across that place in the photo above. I thought the many layers of green-ness were pretty cool. Green grass, green weeds, green reeds, green bushes, green algae on the pond, and green leaves on various trees. The view was almost all green–you could even say it was monochrome. … Continue reading "A SUCCESSFUL DAY OF MONOCHROME-ING"
Read MoreTioga Pass, part 1
Tioga Road across the Sierra through Yosemite National Park is one of the most spectacular high mountain routes (up to nearly 10,000 feet) in the US. But all the usual reasons—narrow lanes, lack of shoulders, curves, climbs, heavy traffic, lumbering RVs, inattentive drivers—make it a dicey proposition under normal circumstances. Consequently, bicyclists love the opportunity … Continue reading "Tioga Pass, part 1"
Read MoreJuly Challenge #1
When I ride my bike to meet my cycling buddy Cindy at her house, I pass by this monochromatic building. It is at the County Park which is right on a lake where there is always lots of activity in the summer months. And some in the other months as well. The first two shots … Continue reading "July Challenge #1"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: July 2019
Team Flipside during an organised event. Post Views: 25 Alchemyrider
Read MoreCycle Days: Rides in June
June: More from our new hunting grounds … I haven’t been on my bicycle all that often in June (except for the usual shopping and the like), although we have endless possibilities for short and long outings from our front door. This month’s pictures give you an idea of our more or less immediate surroundings. … Continue reading "Cycle Days: Rides in June"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Blue
Blue Skies Post Views: 37 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 … Continue reading "July Challenge — Blue"
Read MoreA LONG DAY IN THE SADDLE
Saturday 29th June. A few weeks ago I entered Neale and myself into a 200km Permanent Audax ride. The last time I rode this distance was 17 years ago to celebrate my 50th birthday, Neale has never ridden that far. As it turned it would be the hottest day of the year in the UK, … Continue reading "A LONG DAY IN THE SADDLE"
Read MoreJune Challenge – Old and new… or maybe, before and after
Thank you to everyone for your kind comments about the new mountain bike. I really appreciate your support and encouragement, and I am sorry that I have not replied to your comments nor kept up and commented on your posts of late. My health has been rapidly deteriorating and I have all the energy of … Continue reading "June Challenge – Old and new… or maybe, before and after"
Read More2019 distance challenge. Cycle 6,000k.
It’s going OK. This year I set myself 6,000 kilometers to cycle and here we are half way through the year. I too am half way through at 3,000k. Post Views: 24 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreOld/New Slides
Old playground slide on the right (must be decades old) — new slides, behind Yogi, and behind the gazebo Post Views: 25 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 … Continue reading "Old/New Slides"
Read MoreRIDE # 65: 29 JUNE 2019
Malaysia is a fairly new country. It has been 62 years since Independence. So finding something old has been a challenge. (It is especially difficult when you haven’t been riding much). I was out on my bike today and finished my ride with brunch at a café which opened at the beginning of this month. … Continue reading "RIDE # 65: 29 JUNE 2019"
Read MoreGlacial Erratics … and some new and old things
Tuesday June 25, 2019 … It felt like anything but glacial on the day we joined the local chapter of the ADFC or German Biycle Club for their weekly Tuesday afternoon ride. The blazing sun brought the temperatures up to a sweltering 32°C/90°F. Nevertheless, nine brave cyclists showed up for the outing. The program was … Continue reading "Glacial Erratics … and some new and old things"
Read MoreMorning Spin
Bright and sunny day, heat tempered by the fresh Easterly breeze. The Sinodun Hills takes from Sires Hill, I will head up there later on the trip. Church tower and barn, North Moreton. Love the detail of the brickwork. Some of the donkeys at the Sanctuary, Brightwell – cum – Sotwell. Rather liked the marking … Continue reading "Morning Spin"
Read MoreWaiting Until The Last Minute
I’ve been shaken into action by my old pal Scooter and the realization that it’s almost July, so I am posting an Old and New and a Solstice photo. Both probably skirt the edges of the rules, but here they are: These were taken this week at White Ranch Open Space, near Golden. We … Continue reading "Waiting Until The Last Minute"
Read MoreChallenge of the month: July 2019
Well, it seemed to work fine last month posting the challenge a few days early so people can put their thinking caps on. I didn’t see any early entries, so people apparently weren’t confused. Congratulations, and don’t forget we’ve still got a few days left to squeeze in that perfect old/new photo. What may not … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: July 2019"
Read MoreOld & New #9
I have to guess that this will be my final old & new post! And surprised I am to have found so many. I had a lovely sunny ride with two of my riding buddies yesterday through the farms and fields of the Skagit Flats. Here are old and new farm buildings we rolled by. … Continue reading "Old & New #9"
Read MoreOld steel, new steel
Rodriguez is excited to be out of his box again for a few months and has been looking for a way to get back into the action. I could hardly contain him when he saw this old truck. He immediately swerved over to sidle up to it, almost causing an accident. Good instincts though, I … Continue reading "Old steel, new steel"
Read MoreA Wet Though Warm Quest
Tuesday 25th Managed to get away for a couple of hours leaving around 9:30 after heavy early morning rain. Heading to Stanford in the Vale, a large village some 14-15 miles away. Not generating too much power today. Today’s isolated road, this Park Lane near Stanford, recently re-surfaced this mean pouring molten tar on the … Continue reading "A Wet Though Warm Quest"
Read MoreAn enjoyable ride…
Today was the yearly mammogram and I wasn’t sure I’d have time to squeeze in (no pun intended!) a ride. Luckily, I didn’t have to wait long for the doctor to come in to review the images. I dashed home and did a few chores, but within the hour I had Violette on my bike … Continue reading "An enjoyable ride…"
Read MoreOld/New Tire Sealants + Cloud Photos
The inflation/sealer on the left dates from the 70’s or 80’s ? The one on the right is the new version purchased from the big box store today. The instructions read pretty much the same for both — never had to occasion to use the older one, and I imagine the propellant is long gone. … Continue reading "Old/New Tire Sealants + Cloud Photos"
Read MoreQuick morning old / new spin
Managed to get out for an hour before attending a family gathering. The Dry Sandford bungalow on the left though modernised would have been built in the years following the Second World War. The one on the right is replacing one similar to the left one, that was demolished earlier this year. Distance – 14 … Continue reading "Quick morning old / new spin"
Read MoreGREG CRUSHES THE SUMMER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE
“What the mind can conceive and believe, and the heart desires, you can achieve.” -Norman Vincent Peale “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” –Anatole France “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatness.” -Robert F. Kennedy “Optimism is the faith … Continue reading "GREG CRUSHES THE SUMMER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE"
Read MoreLong Ride to the West
Friday 21st June. Managed to get out on the road for 9:00, arm warmers and gilet for the first 10 miles or so. The wind direction and strength dictated today’s Questing trip, moderate westerly. A little dismayed when I got to Buckland only to see this closure sign, that’s the way I need to go, … Continue reading "Long Ride to the West"
Read MoreSummer Solstice in Bavaria – a few days early
This is about a ten-minute ride from home. Had to think about where I would best view the sun sinking below the horizon. We have lots of forests here but not many views to where the sky and earth meet, too many trees. Since sunrise was at 5:14 am and sunset at 9:17 pm, I … Continue reading "Summer Solstice in Bavaria – a few days early"
Read MoreRides in May
I guess I have mentioned our move about a hundred times at least. But here I go again in my blog entry for May…There is so much to explore in our new surroundings, and we have just begun. However, the move was a lot of work and it didn’t leave a whole lot of time … Continue reading "Rides in May"
Read MoreWinter solstice downunder and New and Old Challenge
I left work early and charged up the hill to get a photo of the winter equinox sunset. Also I got two photo entries in the new and old challenge. The first shows my sons new red mountain bike which I had commandeered for a ride that day with some old railway switch points and … Continue reading "Winter solstice downunder and New and Old Challenge"
Read MoreSummer Solstice Vermilion County, Illinois
View due east as the Summer Solstice sun’s rays angle across the lawn (Latitude is approximately 40 degrees North) Sun sets 23.5 degrees north of due west At noon, the sun was 73.5 degrees above the horizon Sun sets due west At noon, the sun was 50 degrees above the horizon Sun sets 23.5 degrees … Continue reading "Summer Solstice Vermilion County, Illinois"
Read MoreWinter Solstice in Tasmania
There goes the sun and here comes another frosty night. I still haven’t managed to spot an “old and new” photo opportunity. Sorry. I have seen some possibilities but they didn’t work out picture-wise. Perhaps I am too busy keeping warm!! Still, there are a few days to go yet. Post Views: 24 Tony … Continue reading "Winter Solstice in Tasmania"
Read MorePortland, old and new
It’s such a relief to have our tour of Southern Italy behind us so I can move on to the really important things in life – starting of course with the all-important Monthly Challenge. It’s been frustrating to feel a bit upstaged this month by some of the heavy contributors, but with more time on … Continue reading "Portland, old and new"
Read MoreAn Old Home and a New Home 2.0
(I ‘borrowed’ Suzanne’s title) – 🙂 Older home has been there for a long long time — the home under construction is the first new home built here since ????? Post Views: 32 Rich-IllinoisVery much enjoy all the entries you all have provided -- great to see the everyday cycling venues. Being in eastern Illinois, … Continue reading "An Old Home and a New Home 2.0"
Read MoreAn interesting new thing to me
After our lunch stop we were about to remount our bike when I spotted something new on the fence we are always passing when we are on this trail ride. I have never seen one of these before, and wonder if anyone else has. I cannot help but wonder what cigarette butts can be recycled … Continue reading "An interesting new thing to me"
Read MoreVisiting Old and New Places
Many of the places we are now visiting by bike aren’t new to us. We’ve driven here by car or have taken the train with our bikes. Today we rode our bikes to Maisinger See, a small lake in the middle of a nature preserve. We’ve been there often. And of course there is a … Continue reading "Visiting Old and New Places"
Read MoreMono Lake, part 2
After leaving the Forester at the overflowing Lee Vining Creek, I pedaled the Ogre on dirt and gravel “forest roads”—no trees—around the southern shore of Mono Lake to the main tufa area. (See part 1.) These impressive spires and towers of carbonates grew underwater and emerged when the lake level gradually receded over the years. … Continue reading "Mono Lake, part 2"
Read MoreMono Lake, part 1
After riding through the snow on the dirt road from Bodie to Bridgeport on Thursday, on Friday I had time for a morning ride before I needed to drive back home to Santa Rosa. Mono Lake was only about thirty minutes away by car, albeit in the wrong direction. Not having explored that area in … Continue reading "Mono Lake, part 1"
Read MoreAnother (#8) Old & New!!
This one from a breakfast ride with two friends this morning. The minute I was thinking this challenge was way to hard, I started seeing all these things that were old & new!!! I think, no — I know — all the challenges have helped to open my eyes more to my surroundings. I … Continue reading "Another (#8) Old & New!!"
Read MoreOld and New Challenge
Well, looks like I’m online… for a while, anyway. It comes and goes, and no telephone yet. That story is getting very old by now. Let’s talk about old and new with a bicycle. We really don’t have to go far for lovely bicycle outings, we don’t have to take a whole day, we can … Continue reading "Old and New Challenge"
Read MoreBodie to Bridgeport, part 2
After starting up the dirt road from Bodie (see part 1), I gained elevation and repeatedly ran into snow covering my route. It was impossible to ride across the white stuff, so I always had to dismount and push until I could get back on bare dirt. Every time I thought that would be the … Continue reading "Bodie to Bridgeport, part 2"
Read MoreBodie to Bridgeport, part 1
Before bicycling the dirt road through the mountains from Bodie to Bridgeport, while I was still home in Santa Rosa I consulted four local “experts” via email and phone about what conditions to expect. All agreed cars could not get through due to deep snowdrifts at multiple locations. Beyond that, everyone had a slightly different … Continue reading "Bodie to Bridgeport, part 1"
Read MoreSome Random Ride Photos
Diamond Back at grassy roadside and winter wheat field Wheat will be harvested soon — wheat is actually a domesticated form of grass Corn is also domesticated grass So the wheat and corn are domesticated varieties of what was already growing here in the first place after the Ice Age — Prairie grass Road Swag … Continue reading "Some Random Ride Photos"
Read MoreGhost Town, part 2
After arriving at Bodie, now a state park, I started exploring the ghost town for a couple of hours before setting out on my bike ride over the snowy mountains to Bridgeport. This concludes my tour of Bodie. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 15 Bill StoneThey call me Old Grumble-Face. I have no … Continue reading "Ghost Town, part 2"
Read MoreGhost Town, part 1
W. S. Bodey and his companions discovered gold high in the hills at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada mountains in 1859. After almost twenty years of small scale mining by a few prospectors, in 1877 industrial scale mining on the site brought about the boomtown of Bodie, named—inaccurately—after the deceased W. S. By … Continue reading "Ghost Town, part 1"
Read MoreOld And New For Those Who Enjoy A Little Recreational Grass Now And Then
I was riding my bike around today with no Cycle365 intentions whatsoever. It was just a regular ride–like I do almost every day. ALMOST every day. For those of you keeping a tally of the number of days I’ve not ridden since making my “ride-every-single-day-in-2019” New Year’s resolution, you’re going to have to start a … Continue reading "Old And New For Those Who Enjoy A Little Recreational Grass Now And Then"
Read MoreOlder rocks, newer rocks
I’d say these were old and new rocks, but I’m confident someone would quibble that they both look pretty old to them. So, old and not as old. I’m not even sure which are the older ones either – for all I know they’ve folded over on themselves and the oldest are on top. The … Continue reading "Older rocks, newer rocks"
Read MoreOld & New #7? What??
The Spaghetti Factory was like a institution in Seattle. It closed down a couple of years ago even though it was a very popular place. There is restaurant in Lynnwood that is also popular but the Seattle site is now empty. There is this wonderful brick building sitting amongst the new glass building and other … Continue reading "Old & New #7? What??"
Read MoreOur new ride
It was a very full-on three weeks in America, but now we are home and trying to recover from all of the extra energy we expended seeing family and helping my parents host 12 out-of-town guests and a 50th Anniversary party complete with 100 guests, a live band and a cake the size of Colorado. … Continue reading "Our new ride"
Read MoreThis and That
The last few weeks have been jam packed…..with rides but also with life. I have had to work a lot at the tasting room and Jack has been working extra shifts here in the park. Seems everyone needed to take vacation at the same time. We have been able to get our rides in but … Continue reading "This and That"
Read MoreGrumby Ranch Riding
One interesting thing we’ve discovered about the Denver metro area, aside from the incredible population density and SUV population, are the large number of designated Open Spaces and parklands located in the foothills and mountains. Yesterday we drove from our cushy apartment in Centennial (suburban Denver) to 5500 acre White Ranch Park, which has 21 … Continue reading "Grumby Ranch Riding"
Read MoreOld & New Motherlode #4, 5, 6
We drove about two hours north of us to the resort town of Birch Bay, had a most wonderful three days of camping and enjoying a peaceful time. It was a bonus to find three old & new things to post. So not to confuse some of you: the first one is of another old … Continue reading "Old & New Motherlode #4, 5, 6"
Read MoreTwin Lakes
Time for another getaway, this time to escape a spell of temperatures above 100° F. I drove over to the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, basing myself in the town of Bridgeport (not far from Nevada), which put me in a position to do some riding up to the eastern face of the mountains, … Continue reading "Twin Lakes"
Read MoreOld wall, new wall
Finally, it all comes together. I’ve seen several old/new combos, but at the wrong time – wrong month, or when we’re on foot and there’s no bike nearby to yank into the frame. Not the most inspiring subject, but there’s still time in the month to come up with something better. While you wait for … Continue reading "Old wall, new wall"
Read MoreOgre and Troll
This is especially for Janet. I arrived in Bridgeport on the eastern side of the Sierra today and immediately went for a warm-up ride in preparation for my expedition into terra incognita beyond Bodie tomorrow. Who — or what — should I run into? A local guy — who also makes touring videos — on … Continue reading "Ogre and Troll"
Read MoreOld and New–I DID IT!
This was a challenge I didn’t need. A most difficult challenge indeed. My defeat was practically guaranteed, and I was almost ready to concede. Old and new was everywhere, but old was here and new was there. Or else new was here and old was there. But they were never together as a pair. How … Continue reading "Old and New–I DID IT!"
Read MoreA LADIES CYCLE RACE
The 2019 OVO Energy Women’s Tour of Britain started on Monday in Eat Anglia, today was Oxfordshire’s turn. The race containing most of the world’s top lady cyclist would pass about 5 miles from home, so obviously I had to go and see them. The weather has been really dreadfully since the end of last … Continue reading "A LADIES CYCLE RACE"
Read MoreAn Interlude
I wanted to let you know that I have hit a mother lode of sorts for the old/new challenge. That is if two can constitute a mother lode. But I forgot to bring along my cable to transfer photos to my iPad so that post will need to wait until we get home from our … Continue reading "An Interlude"
Read MoreOld and New
Jim was at the day center and I decided, for a change, that it would be a “Laura” day. After dropping him off, I drove to Mt. Washington, KY (something like 7 miles from home) and had breakfast on the house. Last time we were in there, it took 45 minutes to get our food. … Continue reading "Old and New"
Read MoreOld(est)/New(est)
Oldest bicycle in the fleet is a 1973 Huffy Express — single speed converted to 3 speed with a 1956 Sturmey Archer hub Newest bicycle in the fleet is a 1994 Diamond Back Crossover — purchased after someone (whose mother probably resides under a front porch) stole my Schwinn Traveler Off Topic: Beware of slimy … Continue reading "Old(est)/New(est)"
Read MoreOld & New #3 — who knew?
After writing that I felt I would not be finding any more old & new things to post, I came upon this delightful specimen on yesterday’s little jaunt. I post this with Suzanne’s encouragement that any little effort is appreciated ;’-). Well, it is a big effort to find things for this month’s challenge, but … Continue reading "Old & New #3 — who knew?"
Read MoreSolstice Challenge
As you can see June 21 is fast approaching and the Summer/Winter Solstice As of today’s date (June 10) the sun will only travel an additional 1/2 degree farther north/south — so, any time between now and approximately July 4th/5th the sun will change very little in its path from sunrise to sunset Hence the … Continue reading "Solstice Challenge"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: LHTs Old and New
Two Surly Long Haul Truckers: The carcass of my old LHT, which I was riding when I was hit by a car in May 2014, and my new LHT, which replaced the one bent, mangled, and destroyed. I’ve salvaged a few useful parts off the old LHT over the years. Post Views: 23 Bill StoneThey … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: LHTs Old and New"
Read MoreOld & New #2
This may well be the only other post I will find for this month’s challenge. I keep my eyes peeled and there are just not many things for me to capture. Hopefully this one will will qualify… This was in my very own neighborhood and I spotted it on the way home from running (or … Continue reading "Old & New #2"
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