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 MoreAugust challenge: the trees of Irvington
We’re staying this week in Irvington, one of Portland’s inner east side neighborhoods. It feels a bit like living in an Arboretum, with a great diversity of mature trees – there must be fifty different species here, often grouped in short rows along parking strips, each block featuring a different tree than the one before. … Continue reading "August challenge: the trees of Irvington"
Read MoreA Boab Tree far from home
Say hello to Gija, It’s a boab tree that was transported over 3000kms south from around Derby in the far north of Western Australia to Kings Park near the city. No one is sure how Boabs ever came here from Madagascar or Africa and I’m sure it doesn’t like the cold mornings but seems to … Continue reading "A Boab Tree far from home"
Read MoreI Stopped to See The Weeping Willow…
I know that others (Rich) have posted this tree, but I could not resist stopping for it yesterday. I was with twelve close friends on a leisurely ride and cannot often stop for photos on a group ride. But I was sweep for this part or the ride and knew I would have no problem … Continue reading "I Stopped to See The Weeping Willow…"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #9
Spruce Trees near a drainage ditch Appropriately named the “Stink Ditch” it once conducted waste water from the vegetable canneries to the North Fork — and yes it did deserve its name At one time, the ditch ran as an open waterway half way through town to the waste water treatment plant. Later, the section … Continue reading "August Challenge #9"
Read MoreAugust challenge: the Kalaloch Tree of Life
The Sitka Spruce is a pretty amazing tree. Previously we had a look at the largest known Sitka Spruce in the world, soaring nearly two hundred feet into the sky. Today’s featured image is a much smaller example, but nearly as remarkable. The Kalaloch Tree of Life ekes out its precarious existence on the wild … Continue reading "August challenge: the Kalaloch Tree of Life"
Read MoreWhatever Its Name, It’s A Tree
It’s some kind of pine tree, I think. Or maybe it’s a spruce. Or a fir. Or a cedar. I’m pretty sure it’s an ever-blellow tree of some kind. I admit I’m not a botanist, I’m a cyclist. To me, it’s a big Christmas Tree. Post Views: 27 gregbloodHi. My name is Greg and … Continue reading "Whatever Its Name, It’s A Tree"
Read MoreA Simple Gum Tree
I logged in this morning to see how the monthly challenge is going. Well, it took ages to read everyone’s posts; Subject: Trees. A very popular challenge it seems and a very interesting one. Today I add another Eucalyptus …… sorry, not sure of type. When I cycle out of Longford, this road is one … Continue reading "A Simple Gum Tree"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #8
Two Horsechestnut trees Horsechestnut leaves Black Poplar Trees? Closer look at the bark Interesting how smoother bark grades into coarse bark toward the base Black Walnut Trees Silver Maple Banner year for maple seeds this spring, millions, if not billions, of them all over town They fly down in a spinning motion and have earned … Continue reading "August Challenge #8"
Read MoreSome More Trees
As I have wandered around on a few rides this week I snapped a few more trees. Of course I am not sure of any names for them! This first one looks somewhat ghostly. It is not a dying tree, and I THINK the second photo is of a more filled out tree of the … Continue reading "Some More Trees"
Read MoreHeatwave
I intended to ride rough trails through Hood Mountain Regional Park today. When I saw the forecast for the interior hills—far from the ocean’s cooling influence—predicted a high around 105° F, I altered my plans. Even with an early start, too hot to struggle up the long, steep climbs in that rugged, sun-drenched terrain. Read … Continue reading "Heatwave"
Read MoreThe Weeping European Beech
What’s a better pastime when you are supposed to be packing for your bicycle trip than to run around with your camera? I dislike packing so getting a picture of this wonderful tree was a welcome escape. Here’s the lowdown on the fagus sylvatica pendula, or weeping European beech, from Wikipedia: The weeping beech is … Continue reading "The Weeping European Beech"
Read MoreYosemite National Park Glacier Point Road Rehab
Are you a cyclist who would like to see more options for cycling in the lovely Yosemite? If so, consider giving your input and opinion during the comment period (and/or attending one of the upcoming meetings!) because in 2021 Glacier Point Road in YNP will be closed (estimated 2 years maybe!) for rehabilitation. What about … Continue reading "Yosemite National Park Glacier Point Road Rehab"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #7
Catalpa Tree Looking at Dave’s post of the Indian Bean tree, the resemblance to this Catalpa is striking. And so it should be: Probably not the exact same species but very closely related, From TreesDirect UK “Common Name: Indian Bean tree Latin Name: Catalpa bignoniodes Aurea” Catalpa Seed Pods Magnolia Beautiful when they … Continue reading "August Challenge #7"
Read MoreColumbia River Gorge Burnt Trees
My friend won a free pass for the Gorge Pedal, a fund-raiser for Columbia River Gorge after the 2018 Gorge fire. You can see the burned maples and maybe some alders, too, behind us as we pose on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. The good news is that a lot of trees are … Continue reading "Columbia River Gorge Burnt Trees"
Read MorePortrait of a European Beech
I’ve been loving everyone’s trees! So sorry that I haven’t been able to keep up with commenting. It’s a great topic and I do love trees, even if I don’t hug them. Here is one of my favorites, a European beech if I’m not mistaken. All the pictures are of the same tree, from different … Continue reading "Portrait of a European Beech"
Read MoreTWO TREES
Sunday 11th August, Thought it was about time I went out with the camera, I don’t seem to have posted anything for a few weeks. I took this photo of a willow tree outside of the School of Art in Sunningwell just before Christmas last year. This is the same tree now, though from a … Continue reading "TWO TREES"
Read MoreYucca brevifolia
Scooter wrote: “Since there’s no bike though, I think you owe us just a bit more, is there a Joshua Tree to be found?” I won’t have a chance to visit any Joshua trees during this month’s challenge, but I can offer this, which some might remember, from earlier in the year when I was … Continue reading "Yucca brevifolia"
Read MoreChallenged Oak
Sunday, August 11, 2019 I went on a toodle around the Stanford campus today and came across this delightful coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) right next to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. The hospital was recently rebuilt, but thankfully they left this beauty in place. I love that a limb that was sunk into the … Continue reading "Challenged Oak"
Read MoreAugust challenge: a very big tree
We’re pretty busy at the moment and working through a blog backlog. We’ve been circling Olympic National Park for the last four days, and parts of it are remote enough that there is little or no network service. If I’m going to add to the backlog and go to the bother of putting up a … Continue reading "August challenge: a very big tree"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #6 / Ride
Weeping Willow Weeping Mulberry Small tree to the left is an Alberta Spruce Japanese Beetle riddled Linden to the right Some sort of Willow? Ride Photo Supplier of electricity to the rural areas Black Walnut Trees Husking them will stain you! (photo from the web) Tree in a truck revisited Deceased Spruce Photo from … Continue reading "August Challenge #6 / Ride"
Read MorePinus longaeva
Bristlecone pines. Per rules, this might be cheating — no bike in photos — so I didn’t flag it as challenge of the month. But I figured no one else would have an opportunity to post this species. Top photo from a combined biking and hiking expedition to Death Valley and Telescope Peak last year. … Continue reading "Pinus longaeva"
Read MoreSome Trees
I have been way to busy!! Even though with fun stuff and things of choice, still way too busy. But I do have a few trees to post. As I have mentioned, I know nothing about trees other than I love them! So I don’t have names for these in my post, but the photos … Continue reading "Some Trees"
Read MoreMonochrome Delayed
Well July was quite a month, which I would rather forget. Alas my father finally lost the fight against dementia and stroke but had a long life and impacted so many people in a positive way. It’s great to see people on this site living life to the fullest, getting out on their bikes and … Continue reading "Monochrome Delayed"
Read MoreSequoia sempervirens
Also known as the California redwood. Several grow in our yard. The Ogre snuggled up to one them this morning. From Wikipedia: Sequoia sempervirens is the sole living species of the genus Sequoia in the cypress family Cupressaceae (formerly treated in Taxodiaceae). Common names include coast redwood, coastal redwood and California redwood. It is an … Continue reading "Sequoia sempervirens"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #5
White Birch Utility pole has a decided lean to it — probably a Southern Pine — Western Red Cedars are used too (doubtful around here) as a pricier option but last longer River Birch At an entry to an A-Frame home along the North Fork at one point — prone to flooding, the house is … Continue reading "August Challenge #5"
Read MoreAnother acacia – the Blackwood
The weather stayed fine for an extra day. After this it’s back to cold and wet and I am scheduled for a needle to relieve (I hope) a part-frozen shoulder. This will stop riding for a couple of days. So, on a sunny but cold yesterday, I went for a ride to Bracknell. In the … Continue reading "Another acacia – the Blackwood"
Read MoreTWO TREES FROM MY TOUR
I’ve been out on a bike tour, but don’t think I’m not aware of what’s going on in the Cycle365 world. I know about this month’s challenge and I’ve been reading your posts. Riding, keeping up my journal, remoteness, and poor wi-fi have been my excuses for not commenting on all of your trees. I’m … Continue reading "TWO TREES FROM MY TOUR"
Read MoreAugust Challenge: Eucalyptus camaldulensis
I live about a kilometre from the Murray River – Australia’s most iconic river. Combined with the Darling River, they drain 1/3 of Australia. The Murray-Darling Basin is Australia’s main food bowl and the centre of considerable controversy over its management. Growing along that iconic river are the river red gums. These trees can grow … Continue reading "August Challenge: Eucalyptus camaldulensis"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #4
Chinese Siberian Elm A fast growing tree, these were planted by the thousands in the 1950’s when Dutch Elm disease ravaged the American Elms. Not a highly revered tree, but there are lots of them Relatively weak — note the scar where a limb has broken off From Wikipedia: “Many nurserymen and foresters mistakenly refer … Continue reading "August Challenge #4"
Read MoreThis one is a Garrya Elliptica
Native to California and Oregon, one found it’s way to Longford, Tasmania. I cycle past this one any day I ride the Brompton to the shops – a couple of times a week to get papers and milk for Latte making. It’s looking it’s best at the moment. Also known as Silktassle Bush, you can … Continue reading "This one is a Garrya Elliptica"
Read MoreBikes on White Mountain
At 14,252 feet in elevation, White Mountain Peak in the White Mountains is the third highest summit in California. A long, rough, unpaved road (requiring four-wheel drive and high clearance) leads up from the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest visitor center several thousand feet to the University of California’s Barcroft Research Station at 12,470 feet. Normally … Continue reading "Bikes on White Mountain"
Read MoreAugust challenge: western red cedar
Here’s another of my favorite trees, and characteristic of our region. We’ll be further into the Olympic rain forest in a few days and will undoubtedly see some truly massive ones – they can grow to over 200 feet tall and live over a thousand years – but this one we saw at the Purple … Continue reading "August challenge: western red cedar"
Read MoreA Day in Davis
Sunday, August 4, 2019 After a lovely few days in fog-bound Monterey, I went northeast to visit a friend in the city of Davis which is in the frying pan that is the Central Valley. My friend Stacy is new to the city so a little ride around town was a fun exploration for both … Continue reading "A Day in Davis"
Read MoreCouple of Days in Monterey
Thursday, August 1, and Friday, August 2, 2019 The wife and I had a few days off at the beginning of August so we headed to where we usually go on days off: to the sea. We went to Monterey this time and of course alerted other Cycle 365 regulars of our plans. Luckily Jack … Continue reading "Couple of Days in Monterey"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #3
Honey Locust Seed pods will turn dark brown and fall to the ground Ginkgo tree Said to be a living fossil — evidence of them 270 million years ago Round clusters of Ginkgo seed pods When ripe they fall to the ground and the odor (stench) from them is horrendous In the fall, a Ginkgo … Continue reading "August Challenge #3"
Read MoreAugust Challenge #2
Hackberry view east Hackberry view west White (Silver) Poplar Not considered a good tree to plant Here is why — it is extremely invasive — dozens of sprouts surround the poplar stump as well as the living tree White Poplar showing bark and dark green upper side of leaves and silvery white underside Bald Cypress … Continue reading "August Challenge #2"
Read MoreA Little Visit From Our Favorite Goddess
What a nice surprise a quick email to say “hey let’s go for a ride”. We met the Goddess and BJ at the coffee shop at Asilomar, chatted for awhile to catch up and then off we went. I’m taking advantage of the relaxed rules this month and including some of … Continue reading "A Little Visit From Our Favorite Goddess"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge – July
What to say about July? Another month here and gone. We got two overnight rides in, testing to see how fit are we this summer. Nothing sensational, but still fit to ride with paniers and sleep in guest house beds. As we get older, the problem isn’t necessarily the pedaling itself… More HERE with pictures … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge – July"
Read MoreAugust Challenge : Tasmanian Silver Wattle
Acacia Dealbata is a very common roadside tree in Tasmania. This example is a smaller one. Post Views: 40 Tony CullimoreA bloke cycling in (mainly) Tasmania
Read MoreAugust challenge: California Black Oak
We saw this great tree in La Conner, a small historical riverside village north of Seattle. I think it’s a California Black Oak, but am not positive. It’s a bit north of its primary range, but everything else looks right to me. The tree grows up to 120 feet tall, with a characteristic shape … Continue reading "August challenge: California Black Oak"
Read MoreAugust Challenge
That is an ash tree which has been infected by the Emerald Ash Borer — among over 150+ trees counted all over town, and that’s just on city property The ash borer larvae live just under the bark and chew through the channels feeding the limbs of the tree causing them to die This tree … Continue reading "August Challenge"
Read MoreChallenge of the month: August, 2019
Oh, good grief! Where did July go, anyway? I’ve lost track, and almost missed getting this month’s challenge out in time. I’m sure you’ve all been getting anxious, wondering whether you would have a reason to wheel the bike out of the shed next month. ‘Where’s our challenge?’, I imagine many of you have been … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: August, 2019"
Read MoreTo the symphony
To the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University to meet my ace support crew for picnic on the lawn and Santa Rosa Symphony performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons while seasonal photos of Sonoma County projected on the giant outdoor screen above the musicians. The images showcased the county’s spectacular natural beauty, but one thing was … Continue reading "To the symphony"
Read MoreNews: Bicyclist rescues man near death
As widely reported via national and international news outlets, Tomas Quinones while bikepacking in the remote backcountry of eastern Oregon by sheer chance encountered a 72-year-old man — severely dehydrated and near death — who had collapsed after walking for four days from his stranded Jeep. Tomas tells the story in his bike blog: http://adventuring.bike/2019/bikepacking-the-obc-day-6/ … Continue reading "News: Bicyclist rescues man near death"
Read MoreJuly Challenge — Whitish/Grayish 2.0
Raleigh in front of garage door Gray siding Inspired by Nancy’s whitish/grayish I went in search of more on the Diamond Back DB in front of mountain of crushed stone at the Grant Township Garage It is a brilliant white, but appears gray Closer view Service Bay doors at Township garage (Oh, did that sign … Continue reading "July Challenge — Whitish/Grayish 2.0"
Read MoreMonochrome #8 One Final “collection”
Whitish and Greyish. These are from a few different rides as I did not want to post each time I found one ;’-). Nothing is PURE white nor grey, but … close enough. Even got some white clouds in this one ;’-) And then this bonus of something … Continue reading "Monochrome #8 One Final “collection”"
Read MoreCalifornia Golde cycle touring video
I just watched this video and found it well done and humorous. Since we have a few CA riders here, I thought I’d share it here: https://vimeo.com/313013550?fbclid=IwAR2gOBXoy1xvjf7ar3hS4y2qVaIsAPV3VE8mI5FA5KRHRJ9qoL6lnuyMlKI Oh, and when Greg returns from tour, or maybe while he is on tour, I dare him to try out the move shown at about 1.38. Post Views: … Continue reading "California Golde cycle touring video"
Read MoreTolay
My phone, my computer, and the weather guy on TV all agreed that today would warm up to nearly 90° F (it actually exceeded that by a few degrees) and I was late getting out of the house because I watched stage 18 of the Tour de France. Although I didn’t hit the trails at … Continue reading "Tolay"
Read MoreTuesday Afternoon with the Bicycle Club
We’re in the midst of another heat wave. Phew, 32°C is unusually hot for these parts. Yes, the climate is changing much faster than I think anyone anticipated. But the intrepid ADFC bicycle group met and rode. Today’s program was a guided tour of a restored grain mill on the Würm, the Linner Mühle. To … Continue reading "Tuesday Afternoon with the Bicycle Club"
Read MoreJust Rides — Photos Added
Western Flyer in southern Iroquois County Winter wheat stubble in the background Corn is catching up after a late planting Party Bridge with bullet scar in the R of Vermilion — lots of good times happen here 😉 Along the North Fork/Vermilion River Soybeans right and left There are a very few hedge rows left … Continue reading "Just Rides — Photos Added"
Read MoreA white wall and a bike
I can’t believe July is nearly over. After getting off to a good start, I don’t think I’ve seen a monochromatic subject worth sharing of nearly three weeks. Finally came across one today though, riding the Galloping Goose Trail to Sooke. There are still a few days left in the month, so maybe I’ll get … Continue reading "A white wall and a bike"
Read MoreA winter record (for me)
The weather was good. I was able to scrape myself out of bed. This combined for a great weekend. On our way home we got monochrome sky, silos and ground for the monthly challenge as seen above and below. Check out the rest of our ride (hallelujah!) here. Post Views: 32 The NavigatorNerdy chick in Australia … Continue reading "A winter record (for me)"
Read MoreMIA in Monterey
Where has the time gone lately?! We of course have been riding but/and we have had visits from kids and grandkids….visits up to other kids and grands. So, it seems summer is passing by very fast. Thank you all for your posts..seems a wonderful summer is in the making for all. The featured photo is … Continue reading "MIA in Monterey"
Read MoreThe usual
It seems pretty quiet around here, so I decided to post this even though I haven’t been up to anything too exciting. Mostly I’ve been spending my time on training hikes in preparation for a (probably pain-inducing) expedition with the wild woman I call my ace support crew. But here are my latest rides. Read … Continue reading "The usual"
Read MoreIrrigation in Illinois
Difficult to see, under right brake lever the white fuzzy area is irrigation spray On rides south of town Thursday morning, and again Saturday evening I found 2 irrigation systems operating. It has been hot and dry for several days — this following a very wet spring and early summer. Why there is increasing irrigation … Continue reading "Irrigation in Illinois"
Read MorePedaling in the Bavarian Countryside Again
July 16 and 17, 2019 … Just a week ago we explored the area to the west of our home. This week we had another two-day tour in mind, but to the east. We left our little Würm Valley and made our way to the larger Isar River which flows from the Alps to the … Continue reading "Pedaling in the Bavarian Countryside Again"
Read MoreMonochrome #7 Bricks and Stones and Blocks
I saw a couple of these while on a walk or driving by. When I had enough time for a longer ride, I hopped on and rode to the find those and a couple more. Post Views: 27 NancyG
Read MoreA ROMAN QUEST
Today’s plan was to visit the remains of a Roman villa in North Leigh. Having been to North Leigh on a number of occasions I’ve yet to see any signs for it. On my long day in the saddle a couple of weeks ago with Neale, I spied a sign close to the small village … Continue reading "A ROMAN QUEST"
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: 41 Mara
Read MoreMonochrome #6. Browns and Tans
. Browns and Tans – some more brown than others. Post Views: 37 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: 31 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: 24 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: 36 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: 34 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: 32 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: 34 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: 41 … 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: 23 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: 36 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"
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