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"
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Older 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 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 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 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 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.
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"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month
Looking at tires here The tire guarding the culvert has been there for over 40 years Ive watched it deteriorate over all that time Those are white nylon cords showing thru — bias ply The tires on the Huffy are nearly as old, and unbelievably show little signs of it Compare to the steel belted … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month"
Read MoreOld truck, new truck (June Challenge)
Something old, something new! Not sure if this is cheating the month’s challenge slightly or just bending the rules to suit my own agenda, but the “new” is a new thing to me so that’s what counts, right? 🙂 I’ve succumbed to N+1 for the first time in a few years! After having done nothing … Continue reading "Old truck, new truck (June Challenge)"
Read MoreAn Old Home and a New Home
Although I love everything about our new home, Victoria’s new residence doesn’t have the romantic ambience that the old one had. She is safe with her buddy at night and it’s clean and dry, and the Şkoda stays outdoors (until winter anyway), but as you can see in the pictures it is lacking in charm. … Continue reading "An Old Home and a New Home"
Read MoreOld & New
There will be no Katy Trail report as the tour was cancelled — more on that in another post. On my neighborhood ride yesterday (day after getting home from STL) I spied an old and new thing. I had just been thinking that I would not find an entry for this challenge and lo! There … Continue reading "Old & New"
Read MoreOld and new: kilometerstones?
So is there a proper term for roadside distance markers in metric countries? It’s impossible to not just think of them as milestones. Whatever you call them, they’ve provided my initial submission for the June challenge. As soon as I started seeing old stone markers on the Gargano promontory I’ve had my eye out for … Continue reading "Old and new: kilometerstones?"
Read MoreAsbestos
Sock Monkey as found as Road Swag by the landfill Sock Monkey after considerable restoration work* — old then new? Sorta? Sock Monkey gives a short seminar concerning old vs new patch kits Thats asbestos I can do for the challenge right now 🙂 *Thanks to neighbor Ellen, former Home Ec teacher supreme, for bringing … Continue reading "Asbestos"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: New and Old
Took a short afternoon ride yesterday. Promptly for June 1,the weather turned into summer. While Janos was busy cooking for our guests later in the day and so as not to interfere, I explored a bit of our new surroundings on my own. Desperately searching New and Old. Hoping to get internet tomorrow. Also found … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: New and Old"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bricks in Buchendorf
I’ll try to get in one more this month. We still have no internet and I’m operating with my cellphone and the prepaid card. Frustrating, I wish Vodafone and Telekom would get their act together. We got out on our bikes today, and Buchendorf is just about 1km away. And we are surrounded by fields … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Bricks in Buchendorf"
Read MoreChallenge of the month: June, 2019
I’ve been hearing murmurings that it would be great to get an early declaration of this month’s Challenge, so people can start thinking and plan ahead a bit. Well, here it is. Just remember though, that this is the challenge for JUNE, not May. Early submissions are subject to the usual penalties, which may include … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: June, 2019"
Read MoreMortar is not glue He said
Could this substantiate that fact? At least it is not glue for the fallen bricks. My final post before I take off for Saint Louis plus the Katy Trail tour. When I know the new challenge for the new month, I will try to get some for posting while on the tour. All … Continue reading "Mortar is not glue He said"
Read MoreFirst ride from new home
Like it was for Suzanne, May has been moving month for me. Unlike Suzanne, I am still in the city centre, so my views look like this: A combination of unpacking, lots of rain and indolence meant that it wasn’t until today that I rode my bike from my new home and out onto the … Continue reading "First ride from new home"
Read MoreMay Challenge – Bricks: 1860s- early 1900s
It’s that time of year when the sun is at such a mellow angle that there is lots of golden light that really illuminates rocks and bricks in a beautiful way. So I should have taken heaps of rides to take advantage of it. The weather has been really good, too – lots of sunny, … Continue reading "May Challenge – Bricks: 1860s- early 1900s"
Read MoreThe famous bricks of Matera
Matera is renowned for many things, including its claim to being the third oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Less well known though is its use of brick. Most people associate the city with its famous caves, which many of the city’s residents lived in until the 1950’s, when they were forcibly relocated for … Continue reading "The famous bricks of Matera"
Read MoreMr. Grumby Finally Hits the Bricks
After several false starts, I finally got back on the bike today. Jen’s mom had a bad fall in March and we’ve been spending much of our time on “Judy Duty” (Jen’s mom is Judy), so not much time for riding . We rode to a park in Littleton, ate lunch and rode home. Hopefully … Continue reading "Mr. Grumby Finally Hits the Bricks"
Read MoreGot Lots of Bricks
Having been traveling and about to travel again, I have had little to no time to post here. But here are some bricks from a few rides — in Elk Grove CA, and home in WA. This next photo is from a walk and not a bike ride, but so nice I have to post … Continue reading "Got Lots of Bricks"
Read MoreBricks: one of 50 things
I was listening to a 99% Invisible podcast where good old Roman Mars featured three episodes of a BBC podcast called 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy. (It’s a thing he does – promote other podcasts he thinks subscribers would be interested in – amongst his own productions.) One of the 50 things is … Continue reading "Bricks: one of 50 things"
Read MoreRoad Trip…..Day One and Two
I was going to try and do this trip all in one rightup but it’s already getting way out of hand and I haven’t even started. We left Monday the 13th from Seaside and headed to St George, UT. We made it in just about 11 hours…..seems we stop often to “stretch”. Tuesday we … Continue reading "Road Trip…..Day One and Two"
Read MoreBricks and More Bricks
The Willdon Building viewed from the back side Named for the sons of the first mayor, William and Donald Building served as a Department Store, Professional Offices, Offices for a Theatre Group, and a Bank J.S. doesn’t look like the kind of guy you would pick out to kid Been generally abandoned for several years … Continue reading "Bricks and More Bricks"
Read MoreThe Bonding of Bricks
I had to visit Launceston, Tasmania (not the English town of the same name) today and the thought was with me – “Bricks” and the Cycle 365 challenge for May.
Read MoreBrick Challenge for May and Road Trip.
Click here for details Here’s my submission for the May monthly challenge and I’ve even done an odious ode.
Read MoreA FEW PICTURES OF BRICKS INTERSPERSED WITH SOME WORDS OF WISDOM REGARDING HUMAN ETIQUETTE TOWARD OUR BRICK FRIENDS
“People gather in cliques. WALLS are the cliques for bricks.” “The lifespan of a human is relatively quick. That’s not necessarily so for a brick. (Tick tock tick tock tick tock tick. Time’s running out for YOU, not for a brick”) “Always show respect for female bricks. They’re “brickettes” not brick chicks.” … Continue reading "A FEW PICTURES OF BRICKS INTERSPERSED WITH SOME WORDS OF WISDOM REGARDING HUMAN ETIQUETTE TOWARD OUR BRICK FRIENDS"
Read MoreBrickette calling for Brick
I biked over a few bricks and one of them stood up to ask if I know “Brick”. I told Brickette that I would let Greg know that she is hunting for Brick. Here is Brickette looking for Brick. I left here there with no guilt.
Read MoreMay Challenge . . . . A Stack of Bricks (photos added)
Ruins of the Stokely-Van Camp Tomato Canning facility Sweet corn was the major claim to fame back in the day, lots of other products were canned here as well, such as Asparagus, Lentils, Pumpkins, and Tomatoes Coal fired boilers supplied the energy used in processing A fairly impressive brick smokestack emitted the smoke high above … Continue reading "May Challenge . . . . A Stack of Bricks (photos added)"
Read MoreLet Me Introduce You ………
So…today is the 10th wedding anniversary of our 29th year together. Of course this seemed like the perfect card. You’ve heard off and on about my arm issues and how riding ‘Uptown’ has seemed to help with that and Monday I just decided to go to our local bike shop “Work Horse Bikes” because they … Continue reading "Let Me Introduce You ………"
Read MoreGarceau …
Garceau for Sure… Not much time to write anything, but this is an UPSCALE Porta Potty with a working sink for hand washing. We are in Oceanside CA and took the bike route through Camp Pendleton (after a half hour in line to get a pass). This Garceau is at one of the entry gates.
Read MoreIn Pollino NationalPark: Bricks without bikes
This is not, I repeat not, a monthly challenge ride. If it were, I’d have to disqualify myself because there’s no photo with both bricks and bikes to show you. There is a very nice brick tier along the base of the featured arched bridge crossing the Lao River in Calabria, but we didn’t stage … Continue reading "In Pollino NationalPark: Bricks without bikes"
Read MoreMay Challenge
A Trek readies for a ride in front of a brick flower box Mr. Honeywell deferred when the railroad chose to name the station after him, and hence the town was named for Thomas Hoopes
Read MoreBRICK AND I: Jethro Tull Edition
Yesterday I promised my new friend Brick that I’d pick him up and show him a whole new world outside of Hastings, MN. We rode all the way to Wisconsin and took the picture you saw at the top of this page. Brick wanted a picture of himself in front of the “Welcome to Wisconsin” … Continue reading "BRICK AND I: Jethro Tull Edition"
Read MoreOne Brick at a Time
Janet is right. Northern California suffers from a relative dearth of brick buildings. Why? Earthquakes. Brick buildings tend not to stand up to earthquakes too well. In the big 1906 quake, Santa Rosa suffered proportionally more damage than San Francisco. Practically every brick edifice in town collapsed. Nowadays, most of the brick walls around here … Continue reading "One Brick at a Time"
Read MoreBricks over ashlar
Ashlar! That’s my new word for the day. I’ve been staring at ashlar walls and streets for much of my adult life, but I don’t remember even seeing the word before now. It took a lowly brick to bring it to my attention. Thanks, Brick! Ashlar is finely dressed (cut, worked) stone, either an individual stone that … Continue reading "Bricks over ashlar"
Read MoreSomething about a “Brick In A Wall”
I don’t think of there being any brick in our area. Northern California in particular just doesn’t have a lot of brick left……but hey wait! Where did all these golf balls come from?
Read MoreBricks, birds, and baños
Today’s agenda: 1. Yard work and chores 2. Short bike ride 3. Chores and yard work Here I present photographic evidence of only the second agenda item. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreMay Challenge +
Western Brick Company Danville, Illinois Estimated to have produced over 3 billion bricks in its lifetime One of the bricks produced at Western Brick What the 4 little nubs are for is a question. . . . . The + Part Flowers along 1550E Lots of rain lately, no flooding here — yet Mixing of … Continue reading "May Challenge +"
Read MoreAnother brick in the wall
Bricks? Hmmmm…. Here are a few photos of bricks from the last few years, including a “built like a brick garceau” shot. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreCycle Days in April
An amazing month, although it started out innocently enough. No April Fools’ pranks on the first, but on the day after a series of events led to unexpected developments in a flash. Yes, I’ve already told you that we are moving and that isn’t really a bicycle related topic … or is it? If riding … Continue reading "Cycle Days in April"
Read MorePlanning Tool
If anyone needs an 18-month calendar, let me know. http://www.willowcreekpress.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=01974
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 7: Playing Tourist
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Crissy Field in the San Francisco Presidio, my happy place, was the start of my final Cycle Life Challenge ride this year. It’s where I can see the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay and the beach and the city all just by turning around in place. It was going to … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 7: Playing Tourist"
Read MoreA Garceau and Honey Buckets
With an elegant title like ‘garceau’, I think this fits.. It doesn’t appear to be “public”, but I would use it in need as long as it was not locked (doors were open at this time). It is in a parking lot that seems to be Boeing related — like commuter buses — and there … Continue reading "A Garceau and Honey Buckets"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bricks Near Home
I know it’s still April and “Bricks” is a May challenge, but May Shmay, I have pictures from today. Who knows when I’ll find time for taking pictures in the coming weeks, so feeling inspired and welcoming an escape from packing I shot some bricks. For this picture I even wrote a haiku, strictly according … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Bricks Near Home"
Read MoreMore Potty Pictures
Just doing errands on my bike this Sunday morning, all in preparation for our move, but it felt so good to be on my bike that I did a little extra cruising and had even thought to take my camera along. So here are pictures of two portable potties set up for workers on construction … Continue reading "More Potty Pictures"
Read MoreOur final April Challenge entry: video of bike/trike and riders
I didn’t have enough energy for an overnight ride this weekend, though the weather was very good. So the guys and I did two gentle 20 km rides instead. Well, the guys riding the trike may not have been gentle… they are absolutely animals on that thing. And no, there were no garceaus to be … Continue reading "Our final April Challenge entry: video of bike/trike and riders"
Read MoreBrick(s)?
This may or may not pass the rules of the challenge as it is not A brick, but many bricks. And a bird. I intend to continue on the look out for A brick, but today while on my meander through the Garage Sales, I thought these ‘bricks of many colors’ were rather interesting. … Continue reading "Brick(s)?"
Read MorePorta Potty
This is the weekend of the Annual Great Mukilteo Garage Sale. Many homes put out things for sale that it range from almost junk to high end goods. Some nice furniture and athletic equipment can be found here, as well as a lot of other items. We are NOT in the market for buying stuff … Continue reading "Porta Potty"
Read MoreCycle365 Challenge of the month (2019)
Starting with this May’s challenge, we have a changing of the guard. Bill initiated this series and curated it for its first year, for which we all owe him a word of thanks. I’m taking on responsibility for the next year and will do my best to come up with worthwhile subjects. I’m open to … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenge of the month (2019)"
Read MoreAnother wheeled potty in a vineyard
Along the Greenway today, I spotted another wheeled potty in a vineyard for Greg’s challenge. Em noted that when detasseling corn, she was afforded no porta-potty. Perhaps the presence of portable johns in vineyards is simply a reflection of the changing world in which we live. On the other hand, by the time corn requires … Continue reading "Another wheeled potty in a vineyard"
Read MoreNorth Fork Garceau
2 Raleighs take a break at the North Fork of the Vermilion river east of town A surprisingly graffiti-free bridge railing View east, upstream, spring struggles to arrive in Vermilion County, Illinois A somewhat precariously tilted Garceau* at the North Fork Conservation Club The club is located at an abandoned gravel pit along a valley … Continue reading "North Fork Garceau"
Read MoreApril Challenge, You and your bike and some rides
Here’s some of my April rides and a video of me on my bike ‘Black Duck’ Click here for details
Read MoreHermit, part 2
The day was warming up as I pedaled slowly from Hermit’s Rest back toward the start of Hermit Road at Grand Canyon Village. My ace support crew could emerge any minute from the bottom of the canyon, or it could be a couple of hours. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 6: Goodwill Hunting
Sunday, April 21, 2019 The title of my post is a bit misleading. I had no trouble finding the local Goodwill. It’s right next door to my mother’s assisted living building and I pass it most days of the week. However, Goodwill provided me the opportunity for a little twist on the “supporting the local … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 6: Goodwill Hunting"
Read MoreIlsanjo
Although I hike it year-round, I don’t get up to Annadel State Park on two wheels much in the winter due to wet, muddy trails. Many of the mountain bikers around here love rolling through that squishy stuff and emerging with bikes and selves caked in clinging mud. It tends to wreck the trails, it’s … Continue reading "Ilsanjo"
Read MoreSchultz Pass
I’m still undertaking day rides from basecamp in Flagstaff while my ace support crew backpacks the Grand Canyon. Today I’m riding a road I’ve already travelled by bicycle. In 2015, when RJ and I biked to the Grand Canyon, we went the long way around from Flagstaff to Bonito campground in Sunset Crater Volcano National … Continue reading "Schultz Pass"
Read MoreCLC #7 Uptown Bessie goes Way Uptown!
It was sunny and NOT windy early this morning so we decided to get out early. Beat the tourist crowds and the wind….a win/win as they say.
Read MoreSo here’s the scoop
I’ve been focused elsewhere lately, so I missed the opening shot when the Great Portable Restroom Challenge was issued. It wouldn’t have mattered much though – I don’t recall seeing one here in Sicily, or feeling the need for one since we spend so much time on deserted roads with plenty of stone walls or … Continue reading "So here’s the scoop"
Read MoreGreat Portable Restroom Challenge
Towable porta-potty parked in vineyard off Stanly Crossroad in Napa County, June 2016. Note attached hand washing station. I briefly considered hitching up this beauty to the Long Haul Trucker and towing it home to Santa Rosa. Ace support crew would have been so proud of me!
Read MoreGobs of Garceau’s
Why settle for a stinky Hiltz when you can enjoy a clean garceau? Harrump! We resemble that!! A Garceau adorns a building site south of town — there are woods right over there ———> The Mother Lode! An assembly of impeccably clean Hiltz Garceaus The Hiltz Honey Wagon Not so impeccably clean One last look … Continue reading "Gobs of Garceau’s"
Read MoreThe Great Portable Restroom Challenge
Here we are in the beer garden at Schleissheim. We took Easter Sunday off from packing and running around like crazy getting ready for the move and cycled for a morning coffee in the beer garden in Schleissheim. This beer garden loo is rather big and was clean, but I don’t think it’s connected to … Continue reading "The Great Portable Restroom Challenge"
Read MoreColorado River
While the Lees Ferry site includes interesting old buildings and artifacts from the days when there really was a ferry in operation, nowadays there’s more. Lees Ferry is also the location where commercial and private rafting expeditions enter the Colorado River to float through the Grand Canyon. To that end, there’s quite a bit of … Continue reading "Colorado River"
Read MorePorta potty challenge
Here’s my entry for the Porta potty challenge. This one I discovered in the Barrossa Valley, South Australia a few years ago on a cycle and it would be used by the farm workers out in the fields. Imagine if they unwittingly hooked it up and drove off whilst someone was inside with their pants … Continue reading "Porta potty challenge"
Read MoreBelly of the Beast
Jeff has been recovering from his latest medical issues — we tend to keep the medical staff at Kaiser Permanente very busy — but he called me last night to let me know he has clearance to start pedaling again, and felt like he could handle around twenty miles. Cool! Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MorePorta Potty 2
The bank of clouds to the east stayed there all day — and so did 20-30mph winds Low pressure system may have become stalled by the Appalachians Near the High School baseball field At the softball field Hiltz is the Don’s Johns of N. Vermilion County Winds are to subside overnight, so tomorrow I can … Continue reading "Porta Potty 2"
Read MoreLees Ferry
While my ace support crew backpacked the Grand Canyon, I established my basecamp in Flagstaff and planned to undertake a series of nearby day rides before our Sunday rendezvous. On Thursday I explored red rock trails near Sedona. Due to a cold, rainy forecast for Friday in Flagstaff, I drove a couple of hours north … Continue reading "Lees Ferry"
Read MoreCould have jumped the gun….
So last month, when I rode up into the bush on a short overnight ride, I stayed in an informal camping area. It was just flat, grassy ground in an opening of the forest. This is where I did not get a lot of sleep but got to enjoy some silence and solitude. I took … Continue reading "Could have jumped the gun…."
Read MoreRestrooms for Greg
Before I begin my own restroom hunting, my ace support crew offers these two, the first from backpacking in the Sierra and the second (frame grab from a video) from her recent expedition into the Grand Canyon. Perhaps these explain why I prefer bicycling….
Read MoreRestroom Challenge
That’s not a restroom, its a control shed for CSX railroad BUT A few days earlier, there was a portable potty just this side of the building — I thought,how nice of CSX to provide such accommodations for visiting cyclists. (You can vaguely make out the footprint in the gravel) Turns out it must have … Continue reading "Restroom Challenge"
Read MoreTHE GREAT PORTABLE RESTROOM CHALLENGE
Portable restroom, portable toilet, porta-john, porta-potty, happy can, gottago, doodie hut, crap cabin, shit shack, kybo, outhouse, Garceau . . . Whatever you call them, you’ve got to admit that portable restrooms are sometimes a godsend for us cyclists. Sure, they’re often smelly and unsanitary beyond belief. Sometimes they contain flies, cockroaches, millipedes, and other … Continue reading "THE GREAT PORTABLE RESTROOM CHALLENGE"
Read MoreVermilion Cliffs
From the parking lot and Interpretive Center at Navajo Bridge, where I left the Forester, I pedaled less than a quarter mile up Highway 89A, then turned right on Lees Ferry Road, which runs between the Vermilion Cliffs and the Colorado River. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreSuccess. I made it from Melbourne to Adelaide
Hi Everyone. I haven’t been in contact recently because I have been riding the trike from Melbourne to Adelaide. I had hoped to keep up with Kathleen’s challenge and post a bit about the ride but it was all too hard just using a ‘phone !
Read MoreCLC #7 to complete the 2019 challenge
Cindy could not ride today so she drove and I rode my bike down the hill to meet her (and back up the hill after) for tea and crumpet at the Red Cup Cafe. There are some whimsical (funky) sculptures outside of the cafe that always capture attention. It was, as usual, a delightful … Continue reading "CLC #7 to complete the 2019 challenge"
Read MoreCLC Ride 7
Taking the long scenic route to Ride 7 destination Purple weeds come up like crazy all over the place — nice background for the Raleigh For Em The “other” Casey’s on Illinois Route 1 aka Dixie Highway — the Chicago branch Word is, a 3rd Casey’s will be built as part of a truck stop … Continue reading "CLC Ride 7"
Read MoreCLC Ride #6 Urban Hazards and GPS Orienteering
Our ride on Monday was a mix of urban traffic, GPS snafus for BJ, concerns for the Goddess and the threat of impending rain. However, even with all that we managed to smile, laugh and roll our way through Monterey.
Read MoreRIDE # 50: 16 APRIL 2019
My last few Cycle Life Challenge 2019 rides have been much of a muchness, as my late mother used to say. In other words, same routes, same café. There was one thing different on this ride. I was on my travel bike. A Ritchey Breakaway. I have no countryside photographs to share. I do have … Continue reading "RIDE # 50: 16 APRIL 2019"
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 5: Monterey
Monday, April 15, 2019 The wife and I had been itching for a day in Monterey. I contacted Our Good Friends Jack and Janet (TM) to see if they would be around for a CLC ride. They were. We did. While we cycled the wife drove and drove (which was not her plan). We managed … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 5: Monterey"
Read MoreApril Challenge and CLC Rides 6 and 7
Mind over body saw the guys and I get in a two-day ride this past weekend. We managed to get an unflattering pic of bike and riders for the April Challenge and two purchases for the two different days. The weather has been perfect, so we have been trying to ride as much as my … Continue reading "April Challenge and CLC Rides 6 and 7"
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 4: What Is Art?
Sunday, April 14, 2019 A nice sunny day and we’re off to the Bay Trail where we haven’t ridden in several months. But first we make a sharp turn off the Permanente Creek bike path into the Googleplex. Not much happening in the main courtyard but we say hi to T-Rex. A while ago some … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 4: What Is Art?"
Read MoreHow DARE I Have the Audacity to Enter Another April Challenge Post Like This
I was almost certain the weather predicters had it wrong. Almost all of our snow was gone and here they were telling us that we’d be getting another 6-12″ this week. “You’re full of –IT,” I told Keith Marler on Channel 9. “I’ve been riding my bike in 60-degree air for the last couple of … Continue reading "How DARE I Have the Audacity to Enter Another April Challenge Post Like This"
Read MoreI thought I was in Hastings….
…but I was really in Flagstaff, en route to deliver my ace support crew to the Grand Canyon for her backpacking expedition, when the weather turned all Minnesota on us.
Read MoreJoshua Tree, part 2
Joshua Tree, part 1
When I headed for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument with the Ogre in February, I wanted to stop in Joshua Tree National Park and spend a day pedaling off pavement in some of the most interesting and remote parts of the park. However, due to rain and snow, the unpaved roads in J Tree were … Continue reading "Joshua Tree, part 1"
Read MoreRIDE # 47: 08 APRIL 2019
Three rides in three days. My legs don’t know what hit them. Especially after yesterday’s 114km jaunt. There has been no respite from the heat. 39ºC / 102ºF by the time we finished at noon. I needed a much gentler spin to stretch the legs this morning after the dehydration and cramps of yesterday. This … Continue reading "RIDE # 47: 08 APRIL 2019"
Read MoreApril Challenge – A bit of controversy
The guys and I went for a ride today. Just a short ride. They insisted that I get video of them riding their trike. I told them I didn’t think it qualified since it didn’t have pedals and needed some sort of assistance for motion. But Verne retorted, “There are riders on that site that … Continue reading "April Challenge – A bit of controversy"
Read MoreA challenging April
I’m not quite clear on the rules of this month’s challenge. Does the photograph need to be a selfie, or is it sufficient to have a photo that includes me and my bicycle? I’ll start early on this one, so I’ve still got time for another try if it’s needed. The photo of me, the … Continue reading "A challenging April"
Read MoreCLC in Reverse . . . . Ride 6? + CLC Real Deal Ride 6
Reverse in the sense that all the metal objects will be donated to JR’s re-cyling, to be, well, recycled The assemblage represents a long period of time removing the debris from various roads Not all the swag was as pictured, some good stuff too, lineman’s pliers, restaurant grade pizza cutter, a Budweiser koozie, and various … Continue reading "CLC in Reverse . . . . Ride 6? + CLC Real Deal Ride 6"
Read MoreRIDE # 45: 06 APRIL 2019
Greetings all. I haven’t been on my bike very much over the past month. In part because it has been either very hot or very wet. There were a few mornings where I went back to bed rather than ride out into the rain. There was a three-day credit card tour between my last post … Continue reading "RIDE # 45: 06 APRIL 2019"
Read MoreCycle Life Challenge Ride 7: Go West
Here a challenge, there a challenge, everywhere a challenge challenge … The first challenge was getting out of our driveway and onto the street. I started out going to the WESTpark and since I wisely remembered to take a tripod with me this time, I was able to take a picture of myself with my … Continue reading "Cycle Life Challenge Ride 7: Go West"
Read MoreCLC #6 in Leavenworth
That’s Leavenworth Washington, not the other one in Kansas, We are spending some time in this Bavarian themed town in eastern Washington for Susan to take a course in fly tying. This is about a two hour drive from home and the course is one evening a week, over a five week time. This is … Continue reading "CLC #6 in Leavenworth"
Read MoreApril Challenge
This is more of an experimental trial than anything — learning Video and Editing Bicycle and Rider actually riding A very short Out and Back Slow to load for some reason 🙁 (Neighbor has a bad cough, and Buicks are LOUD, and I don’t whistle so well) Riding north on 1550E aka 7th street … Continue reading "April Challenge"
Read MoreRain
I wanted to get out for a quick ride and snap some photos. My ace support crew warned me it would start raining soon. I started to put on riding clothes. My ace support crew warned me it would start raining soon. I checked the forecast on my phone, and it showed only a 15 … Continue reading "Rain"
Read MoreCLC Ride 5
John Deere Foundry from years ago — older JD equipment most likely has parts cast here Long abandoned — nothing to purchase here Destination on the far NW side of town Purchase completed 🙂 No purchase here 🙁 Scenic Route Home @ North Fork River/7th Street Yikes!!! Photo looks like me! Proof of Purchase Gen-U-Wine … Continue reading "CLC Ride 5"
Read MoreMy Rides in March – Cycle Days Challenge
IN LIKE A LION, OUT LIKE A LAMB …This proverb seems to apply more or less to March this year. Early in the month we still had snow flurries and some snow sticking to the ground for a short time, but as the days passed the air warmed up and nature seemed to come to … Continue reading "My Rides in March – Cycle Days Challenge"
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