Challenge of the month

MONTHLY CHALLENGE OVERKILL

Posted: February 20, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By gregblood 1 Comment

Greetings once again from the Winter Wonderland I call home. For most of the previous Cycle365 Monthly Challenges, I limited myself to one or two posts. I sure am making up for that this month, aren’t I? And now I’m back to irritate you with ANOTHER gosh-darn weather report. Oh, oh! I only made it … Continue reading "MONTHLY CHALLENGE OVERKILL"

RIDES # 32: 20 FEBRUARY 2019

Posted: February 20, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider no Comments

I am in Kota Iskandar for a few days. That massive development in the state of Johor, just across the Johor Strait from Singapore. This is the view of the Strait of Johor from the 22nd floor apartment I am staying in. Today I rode to Tanjung Piai, which is the southernmost point of mainland … Continue reading "RIDES # 32: 20 FEBRUARY 2019"

Laguna

Posted: February 18, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 1 Comment

By the standards of Santa Rosa, the last few weeks have been especially stormy, wet, and cold, including unusual amounts of snow at the highest elevations and overflowing waterways at the lowest elevations. Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, the North Bay, and the greater Bay Area have all suffered localized flooding to some degree, and multiple … Continue reading "Laguna"

Down in the Flood

Posted: February 15, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 4 Comments

During some winters, California as a whole receives little rain and snow. That’s a problem for plants and animals, but good for bicycling. During some winters, California as a whole receives much rain and snow. That’s a problem for bicycling, and sometimes a problem for everyone else. This winter has seen no shortage of rain … Continue reading "Down in the Flood"

February Challenge – results of weather

Posted: February 14, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Lednar De Nalloh 8 Comments

Well don’t expect any snow forts, icicles or snow drifts here…coz it’s hot, hot, hot and the middle of summer. It hasn’t even snowed here in winter since the last ice age. We’re too close to the equator, too close to sea level and the southern hemisphere doesn’t have the large land masses. I went … Continue reading "February Challenge – results of weather"

You can’t photograph perfect weather either

Posted: February 13, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 10 Comments

I think we’ve figured out that you can’t really photograph cold or heat. Well, it turns out you can’t photograph perfect weather either. If you could… here it is. After 5.5 weeks of insane heat and then a week of high heat and high humidity we had two perfect days over the weekend (which I … Continue reading "You can’t photograph perfect weather either"

February challenge: whiteout in PDX

Posted: February 11, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 5 Comments

Or, as we like to call it up here, Snowpocalypse. After warnings of a killer one to three inches of snow though, all we got last night was a light dusting. An insignificant showing compared to our friends almost anywhere else in the northern hemisphere right now. I’m almost embarrassed to submit it, but for … Continue reading "February challenge: whiteout in PDX"

The Big Thaw – Challenge of the Month Weather

Posted: February 09, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 3 Comments

After the big snow last weekend, we got the big thaw this weekend. The temperature went up to 8°C/46°F and there’s water water everywhere.

February Challenge entry – Will this pass muster?

Posted: February 08, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Tony Cullimore 6 Comments

The weather has been sunny and dry for over a month now. The land in the centre of Tassie is coming parched. My trike is shown as a shadow cast by the early morning sun – is this an acceptable challenge entry?

Blizzard on Bald Mountain

Posted: February 08, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 3 Comments

It seldom snows in Sonoma County. I’ve lived here since 1984, and I’ve seen snowflakes in Santa Rosa twice, with total accumulation of less than half an inch. Roughly once per decade, the higher elevations around the Bay Area — above one or two thousand feet — receive an inch or two of snow. Guess … Continue reading "Blizzard on Bald Mountain"

Central Coast Has Snow Too……….

Posted: February 07, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 6 Comments

I wasn’t going to write up this ride, which is my New Normal. About 19mi from home to Asilomar and back. I love the ride most of the time. I get a few hills and a lot of beautiful views…… I was on my way back home after Asilomar I saw the views of the … Continue reading "Central Coast Has Snow Too………."

Lots of Snow – Weather Challenge of the Month

Posted: February 06, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 3 Comments

On the weekend it snowed for 24 hours straight. I didn’t go out in that, well not on my bike anyway. But I was surprised the next day how quickly the roads were cleared and even the bike paths were pretty good so I ventured forth.

Weather … after an historical ride

Posted: February 04, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 18 Comments

The 50 year old Seattle Viaduct will be destroyed. A new tunnel into town will take its place. It is a HUGE deal around here. The tunnel opens today (2/4) for auto traffic. This weekend there were 30,000 walkers/runners allowed for part of it on Saturday, and 12,000 cylists to ride the entire tunnel and … Continue reading "Weather … after an historical ride"

Traction in the Rain

Posted: February 04, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 5 Comments

I hadn’t planned to go for a ride in the rain today, but then I saw Greg’s post. If he can venture out in wintry Gopher State weather, how can I vegetate on the sofa with a bottomless mug of tea and a box of glazed doughnuts? If he can pedal through the slushy remains … Continue reading "Traction in the Rain"

FOURTH OF JULY WEATHER ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Posted: February 03, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By gregblood 7 Comments

A person could be forgiven for taking one look at the featured picture and thinking something like this: “That doesn’t look like Fourth of July Weather to me.” But this post isn’t about that person, it’s about ME, and to ME it feels like a hot summer day. MY town has emerged from the Polar … Continue reading "FOURTH OF JULY WEATHER ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY"

Thunder – wind – heat

Posted: February 03, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 12 Comments

When I woke at 7.15am, it was already hot. And windy. And humid. No thanks, I’ll give a ride a miss today. As the temperature rose and the humidity made all the dead rats in the walls stink, I closed up the house and worked on the modules for the online course I’m doing. Boring- … Continue reading "Thunder – wind – heat"

NOT POLAR VORTEX

Posted: February 01, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 4 Comments

Over night snow pretty much bought the southern counties of the UK to a standstill, schools and colleges closed, public transport reduced or non-existent. By early afternoon the snow had stopped here and a slight flaw had set in, so it was time to get out and take a couple of photo’s. Entrance to Abingdon … Continue reading "NOT POLAR VORTEX"

February Challenge

Posted: February 01, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 7 Comments

SnowJoe and Raleigh January wasn’t about to leave without one more shot at us SnowJoe appears to be laughing after a job well done — Take THAT January! Neighbor Ric deploys the gasoline powered take-no-prisoners 2 stage snow thrower Meanwhile in Sonoma County . . . . . And that’s if a possible Flash … Continue reading "February Challenge"

Cabin Fever Respite

Posted: January 31, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 14 Comments

We’ve all been joking about how absolutely crazy it is that a 36C day feels ‘cool’ and quite manageable. But when you’ve been up in the 40s many days over four weeks, the mid-30s seem absolutely lovely. Believe me, you are glad you did not have to live through that feature photo or the week … Continue reading "Cabin Fever Respite"

Sonoma Vortex

Posted: January 31, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 4 Comments

When I rolled out of bed this morning, here the temp was approximately 70 or 75 degrees F warmer than balmy locales in the Midwest. For the second day in a row I decided to ride in honor of my vortexed comrades in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Illinois. I scooted out the Greenway with the … Continue reading "Sonoma Vortex"

January Challenge – The smoke clears

Posted: January 30, 2019 Under: Australia By tempocyclist 7 Comments

It’s been a busy month down here in Tasmania for me, which means I haven’t clocked up quite as many kilometres as I would have liked. It’s all good though as I plan on being much more relaxed about my cycling in 2019. No chasing distances or Strava segments or anything like that. I’m simply … Continue reading "January Challenge – The smoke clears"

Cold, cold, cold

Posted: January 29, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 5 Comments

I had other deeds I needed to accomplish today, but I made a little time for a short ride. I wanted to show solidarity with my comrades in places like South Dakota, Minnesota, and Illinois, who — in the face of the polar vortex — no doubt ventured out on two wheels today wearing nothing … Continue reading "Cold, cold, cold"

PRE – LUNCH RIDE

Posted: January 29, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 3 Comments

Though I’ve managed to get out on the bike every day since my last posting due to our garden project and grandparenting duties today was the first chance to get out with the camera. Sadly, I could only come up with one reasonable shot, taken on the outskirts of Shippon village. Weak winter sun through … Continue reading "PRE – LUNCH RIDE"

Spring in January? – Monthly Challenge Clouds

Posted: January 27, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 4 Comments

No, it is definitely not spring yet although it was a few degrees warmer today than yesterday. I somehow expected some spring-like vegetation in the Botanical Garden and since it was a bit warmer and there was no snow on the bike paths, Janos and I cycled there. This winter cycling is something new; last … Continue reading "Spring in January? – Monthly Challenge Clouds"

Put your arms around me, baby, like a circle ’round the sun

Posted: January 27, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 3 Comments

Another pleasant January day in northern California. High cloud and filtered sunshine, with temperature close to 70° F in some places, but a chilly wind out of the north while pedaling. I drove down to Mill Valley, parked near the elementary school, and biked through Sausalito, across the bridge, and on the path along the … Continue reading "Put your arms around me, baby, like a circle ’round the sun"

Cloud challenge, take 3

Posted: January 25, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 3 Comments

We’re so lucky up here in Portland. If we’d been around the whole time and if I were more ambitious, I’ll bet I could have posted a challenge response for every day of the month. I really feel for the Navigator, led at and their ilk, looking at a blazing blue sky and praying for … Continue reading "Cloud challenge, take 3"

Monthly challenge. A bike and some clouds

Posted: January 24, 2019 Under: Australia By Lednar De Nalloh 6 Comments

After an almost cloudless week and stinking hot temperatures some clouds rolled in and the temperature plummeted…AAAhhhhh. This photo was taken outside our new hospital with my bike, public art work and some nice stratocumulus clouds, then some rain later. click here for my previous days ride with a link to my week long cycle … Continue reading "Monthly challenge. A bike and some clouds"

Semper Paratus….”Always Ready”

Posted: January 23, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 23 Comments

I’m trying to be…”Always Ready” that is! As you know (I’ll try not to be too political here) but there is this shutdown going on and our local Coasties are NOT being paid. I guess defending the coast line boarders is not essential. Isn’t that odd I would have thought it was an essential part … Continue reading "Semper Paratus….”Always Ready”"

Winter comes to Burgundy.

Posted: January 23, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bikerdockeith 7 Comments

It snowed last night and into this morning when I got up. I wanted to go out and get a picture of my bike tires making tracks in the snow, like Greg, but by the time I ate breakfast, drank a second cup of coffee, read the paper and got dressed, the roads had melted … Continue reading "Winter comes to Burgundy."

Obscured by Clouds

Posted: January 22, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 4 Comments

Finished my morning chores. The sky looked excellent, especially for the requirements of the Challenge of the Month. The Ogre being slightly under the weather (nothing serious; heading for the shop tomorrow), I grabbed the lonely Long Haul Trucker. Had to remind my hands where to find shifters and brakes levers. Cruised over to Spring … Continue reading "Obscured by Clouds"

Same same, but different

Posted: January 22, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 2 Comments

Same bike, same challenge; but a different day, different bridge, and different clouds. I see a theme here. If I hurry, I could fit seven posts into this month’s challenge – sort of a mini-Coffeeneuring series, but without the beverage. This time we’re looking at the Saint Johns Bridge, on route to Kelley Point. Come … Continue reading "Same same, but different"

RIDE # 11: 20 JANUARY 2019

Posted: January 22, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider 2 Comments

Five of us rode to Teluk Intan last Sunday. This was the view to the east across the Perak River. This was the view to the west. Rain was already falling in the distance. It did start raining where I was ten minutes after I took this photograph. Fifteen minutes later the rain had stopped. … Continue reading "RIDE # 11: 20 JANUARY 2019"

A foggy day in Portland Town

Posted: January 20, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 2 Comments

A photo with clouds, in Portland in January? Yes, I think we can manage that quite nicely. Now that I’m posting this though, I wonder if once again I’ll be short of the mark. Does it count if you can’t see the clouds for the fog? Read on if you’d like to see more Portland Grey, … Continue reading "A foggy day in Portland Town"

Please send more clouds… just not at night

Posted: January 20, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 10 Comments

January is the hardest month to find clouds. We can go days with none at all as high-pressure systems park themselves over us. In a normal summer, on average, we get just three days of rain in the month. There are plenty of years we get no rain at all in January. Our most dramatic … Continue reading "Please send more clouds… just not at night"

Sun and Clouds and Cold – Monthly Challenge

Posted: January 19, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 3 Comments

The temperature dropped a few more degrees today but the roads were dry and a pale sun came out briefly so I got on my bike – inspite of the -2°C, or because of it. I felt challenged by the weather. Yes, that felt mighty cold. I rode the short distance to the English Garden … Continue reading "Sun and Clouds and Cold – Monthly Challenge"

Clouded Over – Monthly Challenge

Posted: January 17, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 12 Comments

Today was even warmer than yesterday, 5°C which I guess you can call mild for this time of year. So my bicycle was my preferred mode of transportation for my errands of the day. In the morning I rode to my Tai Chi class (first time) and in the afternoon I prolonged my shopping ride … Continue reading "Clouded Over – Monthly Challenge"

Wispy Clouds – Monthly Challenge

Posted: January 16, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 8 Comments

Well, we’ve been back in Munich for a week now. At first we saw lots of snow, no clouds since the sky was one big grey cloud. Then two days ago it was above freezing and rained, melting and washing away most of the snow. Yay! It hasn’t frozen over since and there was no … Continue reading "Wispy Clouds – Monthly Challenge"

RIDE # 6: 13 JANUARY 2019

Posted: January 15, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider 2 Comments

It was a big ride last Sunday. A 200km / 124mi Audax. With an early start. We rode very close to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport as the sun came up. Those are contrails. And I think Venus shining brightly. There were more conventional clouds in the sky over the Strait of Malacca at lunchtime. … Continue reading "RIDE # 6: 13 JANUARY 2019"

Water, death, sheep, cloud

Posted: January 13, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 7 Comments

Plenty of rain around here so far this month, which is exactly what is supposed to happen in January. Last time I checked, we were up to 80 or 90 percent of average for the rainy season. That limits my opportunities for pedaling and means I need to hop on two wheels whenever there’s a … Continue reading "Water, death, sheep, cloud"

TEST

Posted: January 13, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG no Comments

I tried to post some of this on Friday but the system somehow rejected it, so will just post the photo’s. Distance – 10 miles Journey – Solo. Bike – Dawes Galaxy.

Uptown Bessie and First ride of 2019

Posted: January 13, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 12 Comments

How is it you can have a bicycle for 4 years and have never noticed that the cross bar has this really cool name on it😳😳 Little Bessie is officially now “Uptown Bessie”. I never noticed that it says “uptown ex” right there. Can’t believe it is January 12th and it is my first ride. … Continue reading "Uptown Bessie and First ride of 2019"

Clouds. A day of strong wind

Posted: January 09, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Tony Cullimore 12 Comments

I rode to Deloraine for an overnight camp. This sky looked great. The first day was very windy, the second day OK. The overall average speed was very slow. The story of the ride can be found here.

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

Posted: January 07, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 7 Comments

It has been raining for a couple of days. More rain on the way, but a short break today. In order to comply with the Challenge of the Month — clouds — I grabbed the camera and headed out on the Ogre for a quick spin. Took two photos, and camera batteries died. Reached for … Continue reading "I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now"

RIDE #3 JANUARY (WITH WISP OF A CLOUD)

Posted: January 06, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 5 Comments

Well, of course we had a grey day for our ride, but Cindy, Kathy and I enjoyed being on our bike. We met at Cindy’s house and headed for Centennial Park. We stopped for a rest and snack break at the park which is home to this old school house. The school house building is … Continue reading "RIDE #3 JANUARY (WITH WISP OF A CLOUD)"

A little cloud and a big tree

Posted: January 06, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Tony Cullimore 2 Comments

Not many clouds around today and it’s a nice 27°C with breeze (here a helpful behind breeze) so not too hot.

7th Street/Clouds/Mysterious Chain Ring

Posted: January 04, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 11 Comments

Raleigh on 7th street headed to JR’s Darker area to the south is more clouds moving in Interesting development involving a very different chain ring on a adult tricycle at JR’s — (as we know, you never know what might show up there) After some research, it turns out that is a Hagen All Speed … Continue reading "7th Street/Clouds/Mysterious Chain Ring"

Looking for the silver lining: Clouds on the horizon.

Posted: January 03, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bikerdockeith 11 Comments

Who would have thought the weather would be so different? Not me, but when I got up this morning there were no clouds in the sky. Sue was on me immediately after coffee to get out and stop the bitching about the bad weather. So off I went, thinking I might not be able to … Continue reading "Looking for the silver lining: Clouds on the horizon."

Ride # 2: 03 January 2019

Posted: January 03, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider 4 Comments

The sky was quite resplendent this morning, albeit for only a short time. From pink . . . to gold in about ten minutes. All the colour had faded away soon after.

Ride # 1: 02 January 2019

Posted: January 02, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider 8 Comments

The first ride on 2019 was from where Brian lives to Putrajaya and back. Putrajaya is the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya. Kuala Lumpur had by then become overcrowded and congested because of rapid urban development. Things haven’t improved since. Architects and city planners started with … Continue reading "Ride # 1: 02 January 2019"

FINDING A CLOUD ISN’T MUCH OF A CHALLENGE IN A MINNESOTA WINTER

Posted: January 01, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By gregblood 4 Comments

Thanks to some warm air flowing up from Santa Rosa, California, MY Town had been experiencing higher than normal temperatures for most of December. That situation has changed somewhat, as you can see on the weather graphic shown above. The windchills have been below zero for all of 2019 so far. I don’t know what … Continue reading "FINDING A CLOUD ISN’T MUCH OF A CHALLENGE IN A MINNESOTA WINTER"

CLOUDY RIDE

Posted: January 01, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 2 Comments

The sun was shining through broken cloud up until the time I managed to get out shortly before noon, by that time the sun had disappeared. Looking south the sun would be at its highest about now. Leaving this point I rode into heavier cloud that was leaking. Snowdrops, first of the winter for me. … Continue reading "CLOUDY RIDE"

Gray New Years Day

Posted: January 01, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 6 Comments

Casey’s General Store and a stratus cloud deck Just purchased a 425M$ Mega Millions ticket — one chance in 290+ million (what could possibly go wrong?) Over 2″ of rain NYE lead to flooding of the North Fork Thats last summers Corn Field Happy Geeses 🙂 Looks like clouds coast to coast

Community Bikes

Posted: January 01, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 3 Comments

After being out of town sans bicycle for a few days, I figured the Ogre would want to get out and bid farewell to 2018. Despite the moderate temperature, a cold wind howled and gusted out of the north. I think it blasted straight down from Hastings, Minnesota. It blew me all over the roads … Continue reading "Community Bikes"

FINAL POST OF THE YEAR?

Posted: December 30, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 5 Comments

The overnight fog had lifted by first light, though that wasn’t very early as it turned out to be a heavy cloud day all day, currently around just eight hours of daylight. Not sure if this will be my last posting of the year, if so best wishes to all for the coming season. Managed … Continue reading "FINAL POST OF THE YEAR?"

DECEMBER CHALLENGE: MY FINAL WALLS (I THINK)

Posted: December 28, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 6 Comments

Once again my friend Cindy and I beat some rain! The rain will now continue through at least the next two days and possibly into the third. That will leave little time for more rides this year, though I intend to get out on my bike any part of any day that it is not … Continue reading "DECEMBER CHALLENGE: MY FINAL WALLS (I THINK)"

WALLS OLD AND NEW

Posted: December 28, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 6 Comments

Cool start to the day some sunny spells, managed to get for a pleasant ride in the sun. This dry stone wall has sadly seen better days. Wall of straw near Sunningwell. Extension to this house next to Abingdon Marina. Distance – 19 miles. Journey – Solo. Bike – Tifosi Classico.

Quick Ride Around

Posted: December 26, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG no Comments

Just had time for a quick outing before family arrive for the day. Still dull and grey no solstice shots again. Arch to the side of St. Helen’s Church. Private dwelling’s garden wall. Distance – 7 miles. Journey – Solo. Bike – Dawes Galaxy.

Downtown Brick Walls

Posted: December 26, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 8 Comments

Another small downtown park where a building has been removed Some plaster remains — apparently, the exterior wall of one building was the interior of another Nancy’s recent post of walls in Everett got me interested in brick walls. After viewing some videos about brick laying, I went out to see what I could find. … Continue reading "Downtown Brick Walls"

SOME WALLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Posted: December 25, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 6 Comments

Family Christmas for us is on Christmas Eve, so today is a relaxing day, kind of. There is no rain today and for a while I saw some blue sky with the threat of sun lurking in the wings. Time to ride! It was cold at 38 degrees as I started my ride at 11:00. … Continue reading "SOME WALLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY"

RIDE # 173: 24 DECEMBER 2018

Posted: December 25, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider 7 Comments

The Rapha Festive 500 challenge kicked off today. Ride 500 kilometres between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. I had a pre-dawn start under a bright gibbous moon. I rode a meandering route south-west to the coast, following the Langat River where possible. The Langat River this close to the sea is tidal. The morning … Continue reading "RIDE # 173: 24 DECEMBER 2018"

CHRISTMAS MORNING SPIN

Posted: December 25, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 9 Comments

Sadly the weather did not permit a Solstice trip this morning, so the following are e few grey day shots of a very quiet Abingdon. A few dog walkers, a couple out rowing and a paddle boarder, and very few vehicles. Seasons wishes to all. Distance – 6 miles. Journey – Solo. Bike – Dawes … Continue reading "CHRISTMAS MORNING SPIN"

Andy Lopez Park

Posted: December 24, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 5 Comments

The temperature was in the 30’s (Fahrenheit) this morning, but it was expected to warm up and the forecast called for rain starting around noon. Inspired by recent news about an incident from five years ago, I bundled up and headed down to Andy’s park, with a couple of detours along the way to look … Continue reading "Andy Lopez Park"

Retro wall photo – Cardinal Greenway

Posted: December 23, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 12 Comments

My parents have always been super-supportive of my interests and of me, in general. They could tell very early on that bikes were my thing… and they always did what they could to encourage me to pursue cycling. My dad built me scooters and Chopper bikes and all manner of bike modifications. He didn’t have … Continue reading "Retro wall photo – Cardinal Greenway"

Historic Walls

Posted: December 23, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 16 Comments

I finally emerged from the wall of work. For a few days after two weeks of standing up for 10-hour days, I did very little – it felt very nice to just lie around and watch movies: Rocket Science, Brooklyn, Paradise Road, Mad Bastards, Testament to Youth, and others. Aaaahhhh…. But, as frequently happens at … Continue reading "Historic Walls"

DECEMBER CHALLENGE CONTINUES: WALLS OF EVERETT

Posted: December 22, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 10 Comments

The weather forecasters keep tricking us. Yesterday we expected a bit of sun and mid to high 40d temps. No sun (but no rain this time), and temps in high 30s for most of the day. On my way to meet up with Cindy and Brenda (my buddies who joined the Little Free Pantry ride), … Continue reading "DECEMBER CHALLENGE CONTINUES: WALLS OF EVERETT"

December’s challenge: a wall, a bike, and a mountain

Posted: December 21, 2018 Under: Asia By Scooter 6 Comments

So my first December submission flopped miserably, rejected by sharp-eyed Suzanne’s observation that an iron fence doesn’t fit the definition of a wall. Let’s try again. This wall is maybe open to question too. It sure looks wallish to me, but some my view it as merely a highway restraining barrier. There are still a … Continue reading "December’s challenge: a wall, a bike, and a mountain"

Seasons Greetings and A Seasonal Wall

Posted: December 20, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 3 Comments

Couldn’t let the season go by without a photo of our “festive frog”.

OUT AFTER THE RAIN

Posted: December 20, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 3 Comments

More overnight and into the early daylight hours, then bright and sunny as some of the following will show. Having run out of wood screws for the latest project I’m working on and needing some wood stain as well, I took a somewhat scenic route to the relevant shops. Exposed timbers on this house in … Continue reading "OUT AFTER THE RAIN"

DECEMBER CHALLENGE: WALLS ALONG THE TRAIL

Posted: December 20, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 4 Comments

Believing the forecast for ‘overcast with some sunbreaks and little to no chance of rain’, Cindy and I met up for a ride on the Burke Gilman Trail. In that anticipated weather we would ride across the new 520 bridge across Lake Washington, or ride to Lake Union in Seattle, or at the least ride … Continue reading "DECEMBER CHALLENGE: WALLS ALONG THE TRAIL"

A Curved Wall

Posted: December 20, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Tony Cullimore 4 Comments

At last I found an interesting wall. From this angle it looks like a stand-alone, curved wall built for artistic purposes.

DECEMBER CHALLENGE: A LOW WALL WITH MOSS

Posted: December 19, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 4 Comments

I DO live in the Pacific NorthWET, so there is no surprise that we have moss all around ;’-). Not long ago — well maybe a year and a half or so, but that doesn’t seem so long ago — city maintenance cleared off the moss from the wall and walkways here. Helps to keep … Continue reading "DECEMBER CHALLENGE: A LOW WALL WITH MOSS"

out before the rain starts

Posted: December 18, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 3 Comments

Heavy rain was forecast for early this afternoon, so having a couple of errands to run I managed to get out in what turned out to be a very strong Southerly wind. This weather beaten wall in Milton village has slowly deteriorated over the last few years. From Milton it was through Sutton Courtenay to … Continue reading "out before the rain starts"

December Challenge: another wall

Posted: December 17, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 3 Comments

This past weekend was the annual ‘Holiday event’ for our little informal biking group of friendfs and we had, once again, a fine time. We did a different ride this year that involved a ferry ride from Fort Casey on Whidbey Island to Port Townsend. After about a mile of riding we connected with the … Continue reading "December Challenge: another wall"

in search of an unusual wall

Posted: December 16, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 8 Comments

After a visit from our eldest son and one of his girls, I was able to get for an hour or so. It has taken me more than a little while to remember where I had seen the following. This thatched top garden wall is to be found in the village of Appleford, a few … Continue reading "in search of an unusual wall"

Walls of Monterey

Posted: December 13, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 11 Comments

My first wall to climb was uploading these photos….I seemed to experience some technical errors 😳but I’m ready now I think. I haven’t been on my bike in nearly a week….to much work and not enough fun. Today that changes!!

Another box in the wall

Posted: December 11, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By The Navigator 12 Comments

Hi ho! Kermit the Frog, here! I am doing a guest post as The Navigator is recuperating after another 10-hour day. We haven’t been riding much at all this month as she has been in a work frenzy after awarding a contract worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on 28 November. The record digitising contract … Continue reading "Another box in the wall"

Wonderwall to be here

Posted: December 07, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 6 Comments

Out the Greenway and back. Made a couple of short side trips to see about photographing walls. Other than that, not much excitement except when the garbage truck stopped in the middle of the road and tried to back up over top of me while I was pinned in place by traffic and parked cars. … Continue reading "Wonderwall to be here"

2 Walls & A Few Snowflakes

Posted: December 06, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 4 Comments

North wall of a church on Chestnut street. In addition to the brick, is a central column of Indiana Limestone flanked by stained glass on either side. It was widely used across the United States including most of the exterior of the Empire State Building. Wall along an alley behind the home of a former … Continue reading "2 Walls & A Few Snowflakes"

December’s challenge: crossing the Tech

Posted: December 05, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 1 Comment

Today we crossed over into Spain, crossing the Pyrenees over the low Col de Panissars, the ancient route the Romans took through the mountains. To call the day adventurous would be an understatement. With a treacherous descent and a barefoot walk in the water, it was a ride not quite like any we’ve experienced, a … Continue reading "December’s challenge: crossing the Tech"

Another brick in the wall

Posted: December 04, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 2 Comments

After my brief interlude in Minnesota — it seemed like a fevered dream, almost a fantasy — I returned to Santa Rosa where I discovered the temperature was not expected to rise above 55 degrees Fahrenheit today. In bone-chilling, life-threatening conditions such as that, my Gopher State host, Greg, never rides his bike. He just … Continue reading "Another brick in the wall"

EIGHT WALLS

Posted: December 03, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By gregblood 2 Comments

Various Walls and a Lucky Escape

Posted: December 02, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 6 Comments

Many thanks for all of the positive comments on my previous postings, much appreciated. It was very mild with sunshine and showers and a fresh SW wind when I set out on a morning ride. Bit of a cheat this one, I took this yesterday when I had to collect a few items from our … Continue reading "Various Walls and a Lucky Escape"

Coffeeneuring #7…What’s Your Problem B$#!h!

Posted: November 26, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 11 Comments

Nice talk for a family recreation trail!! I’m in my lane…young woman walks in front of me I ring my bell. Just so she’s aware this is a bike lane. She doesn’t acknowledge me and turns and crosses back in front of me again! I ring my bell twice this time. Now, she looks up … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #7…What’s Your Problem B$#!h!"

Animals and Art

Posted: November 25, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By DJG 5 Comments

Managed to get out for a short spin this morning, chilly NE wind. This flock “enjoying” a field of turnips, between Kennington and Sunningwell. Members of Sunningwell School of Art kindly hung these gaudy items from their hacked about willow tree. Contrasting colours showed up well. Close by these four attracted my attention. Back to … Continue reading "Animals and Art"

Frost and some outdoor art

Posted: November 23, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 6 Comments

Adding miles and points to my team for the Ride In The Rain Challenge, I arranged a ride last week with another bike buddy and the start for me was early on a frosty morning. I started riding from my house in some rather deep frost on the lawns and leaves along the roadside. … Continue reading "Frost and some outdoor art"

November art challenge: some headless torsi

Posted: November 23, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 2 Comments

I’m not sure what the story is on these colorful statues in Montpellier. Is it a single work of art, or a series of ancient works vandalized by spray painters? Whatever we’re seeing here, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s much improved by the addition of a stylishly placed bicycle. There was more to this … Continue reading "November art challenge: some headless torsi"

Smoke and Art, part 2

Posted: November 21, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 9 Comments

Today marked the thirteenth consecutive day in Santa Rosa (and the Bay Area) with the Air Quality Index in the “unhealthy” range or worse. That’s a record. However, the weather prognosticators finally forecast the wind would kick up today and clear out most of the smoke ahead of a big rain storm moving in tonight, … Continue reading "Smoke and Art, part 2"

Outdoor Art on Foot

Posted: November 20, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Alchemyrider 1 Comment

You will have guessed that I haven’t ridden much in November. Thirteen days, including travel time, were spent in Billund and Copenhagen in Denmark. It was too cold for my thin-blood to ride a bike, which was a shame. The bike paths in Billund looked lovely. This would have been just the bike to explore Billund … Continue reading "Outdoor Art on Foot"

Smoke and Art, part 1

Posted: November 16, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 9 Comments

Our smoky air is not nearly as dangerous and destructive as the fire that roared through Paradise (and continues to rage), but it is harmful enough that schools have been closed, outdoor events cancelled, and residents warned to stay indoors. That’s been going on for eight days. By the time I headed out today, the … Continue reading "Smoke and Art, part 1"

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #7 IN “MILL TOWN”

Posted: November 13, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 14 Comments

The next town north of us (in Mukilteo) is the town of Everett. It was a big lumber town in the past and has the nickname of “Mill Town”. There is a trail that goes by the waterfront named Mill Town Trail. I will do a ride along there to share in a post sometime … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #7 IN “MILL TOWN”"

The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful – Monthly Challenge Outdoor Art

Posted: November 13, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 6 Comments

Good weather, that’s the Good, and it seems to want to go on forever. Of course it won’t, but although it is getting cooler, it doesn’t feel like summer ever stopped and I just wonder why the shadows are so long and it is getting dark so early in the day. I love that riding … Continue reading "The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful – Monthly Challenge Outdoor Art"

Coffeeneuring #5 – Little Bessie Gets New Shoes

Posted: November 13, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 10 Comments

I’ve been riding Little Bessie a lot lately. I like the upright sitting and just the relaxed feeling I have on her…oh yes her bell too! However, she has had a rubbing on her back wheel for several months. We thought it was just because the wheel was out of round. Nope she had two … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #5 – Little Bessie Gets New Shoes"

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #6

Posted: November 12, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 8 Comments

My intent was to do some community service to fulfill Em’s challenge. I would ride to the beach and clean up some litter and trash. Well, we have quite a clean beach! So my intent was thwarted and I will need to come up with something else for that challenge. A clean beach with kayakers … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #6"

Public Art Challenge: A Memorial to Peace

Posted: November 11, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 5 Comments

November 11, the day of the Armistice Treaty of Compiègne, marks the centenary of the end of the First World War. For this occasion, the Munich action artist Walter Kuhn has transformed the Königsplatz into a sea of several thousand large red poppies made of artificial silk, thus commemorating the millions of soldiers and civilian … Continue reading "Public Art Challenge: A Memorial to Peace"

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #5

Posted: November 10, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 3 Comments

I had to wait until early afternoon to get out for my ride and hunt for this art. That turned out for the best as that is when the sun came ;’-). It was still cold at 44 degrees when I started my ride, but I warmed up while riding and had a good solo … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #5"

November challenge: Provençal public art

Posted: November 10, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 2 Comments

I haven’t been going out of the way to rise to this month’s challenge. We’re on the road enough that I’ve been assuming that if I just kept my eyes open, art would come our way eventually. Today was the day. Two nice sculptures showed up on our loop through the Loup Gorge in southern … Continue reading "November challenge: Provençal public art"

bubbles

Posted: November 09, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 5 Comments

John Deere dealership years ago In the past, a foundry here cast parts for JD equipment (Click here for current photos of the ruins) Bubbly artwork adorns the northern facade now The laundromat’s float in the Sweetcorn Festival Parade spews massive amounts of bubbles Lawrence Welk would be pleased 😉 * * * * … Continue reading "bubbles"

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #4

Posted: November 09, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By NancyG 4 Comments

The sun did not allow for a good photo of this no matter where I stood. From what I understand from others, it is (again) an art project done by students at a nearby school. The piece is located on a very popular bike trail and we stopped here for a restroom visit just before … Continue reading "NOVEMBER CHALLENGE: OUTDOOR ART #4"

Eye-Poppingly Beautiful Art in MY Town

Posted: November 07, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By gregblood 11 Comments

Coffeeneuring, November Outdoor Art, Thanksgiving Community Service–it’s almost too many challenges in one month for my addled brain to handle. Physically and emotionally, I’m ready and willing to do all of them, but mentally I am going to have to approach them in the same way I always handle multiple tasks–one at a time. I’m … Continue reading "Eye-Poppingly Beautiful Art in MY Town"

November Challenge #4

Posted: November 07, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Rich-Illinois 8 Comments

The former Professional Building casts a shadow over silhouettes on the now abandoned Western Auto Store Here it is — Built in 1905, once home to a Department Store, Doctors and Lawyers offices, a Bank, Chamber of Commerce and more Short ride continues. . . . . . One for Scott — Street Art Jerky … Continue reading "November Challenge #4"