We’ve seen a few rocks this month, but none that excited me enough to write home about it. Until we came across this beauty, on our ride from Boulder City to Boulder Dam (it’s really called Hoover Dam, but I like its older name better). Pretty irresistable rock, don’t, you think?
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Today the weather turned cool, gray, breezy, and sprinkling rain. I decided it was perfect for a (very) short ride up at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. When the rain picked up, I decided enough was enough, and headed for home. Read more at Bill Bikes (Part 1 and Part 2)
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Quick spin for last day of the year. Ran into John, a former colleague and fellow retiree. Stopped by Bud and Marsha’s on the way home to learn how she broke her toe. Now to guzzle hard cider tonight in preparation for early morning hike up Bald Mountain tomorrow. Read more at Bill Bikes
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My challenge to self for 2019 was to cycle 6,000 kilometers in the year. “Ride with GPS” kept my totals with a difference between two of the 2019 counters. I could not work out why this was so. By yesterday I was still short by one of the measures but a ride this morning on … Continue reading "2019 Challenge – Success at last !!"
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It’s hard to believe it’s almost 2020! It seems like only yesterday that our software shop was anxiously awaiting the new millennium to see if all our hard work over the last year had paid off or if our company’s systems were going to hemorrhage under a barrage of Y2K bugs. before we ring in … Continue reading "One last red before we go"
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Late this morning I drove down to the former Hamilton Army airfield—now a pleasant residential neighborhood with old hangars transformed into tidy businesses and offices—where I’ve pedaled a couple times before. Having already explored some of the trails through marshes and wetlands along the Bay in that area, I wanted to revisit some of that … Continue reading "mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful"
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The weather has relented considerably — highs in the 50 range, give or take a few degrees — and very little wind for a change. Although more in the high 20’s for morning rides — still quite better than its been. Out for some rides — nothing too outstanding to look at — but great … Continue reading "Late December Rides"
Read MoreI tried to get a summer picture at the same place – but couldn’t see the sun! So I have to stand further back. Brompton is in there standing against the house. Thank you all for your recent comments. Our area has no fires at the moment but friends both here is Tasmania and on … Continue reading "Solstice in Tasmania"
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Hi there, I haven’t posted for a while. The last 2 months have been awful with weather patterns being driven by unusual sea temps in the Southern and Indian Oceans causing winds normally south of us to be lifted to Tasmania. The winds have been strong. Cycling has been difficult. I have my annual challenge … Continue reading "The wind has dropped !!"
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We’re leaving Spain this morning, our Iberian adventure having run its course. We’d have been happy to stay a bit longer but unfortunately our visa expired. We’re on our way to San Diego, the starting point for our next tour, but taking the long way around – by flying East two time zones to Istanbul. … Continue reading "One last red for the road"
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The final ride of our Iberian tour was a hill climb, to a minor pass north of Valencia, Alto del Garbi. It was a great ride, and the perfect ending to the tour. Surprisingly, we saw several figures dressed in red along the way; so of course I have to post them.
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The Trail House is our local coffee shop / brew pub / bike shop near the Annadel mountain bike trails. Lots of serious mountain bikers hang there. Serious I’m not, but I’ve been known to frequent the joint with Jeff and/or Cap’n Will. This year the Trail House sponsored its Second Annual Lighted Bicycle Parade, … Continue reading "Lighted Bicycle Parade"
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Well the trial is over. It took a full three weeks. We ended last Friday about 5pm. I have to say it was an experience and one that I will not soon forget. I will give a brief overview at the end of this post…… The weekend was still rainy but yesterday and today I … Continue reading "Back On My Bike…."
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After our rainy season officially began a few weeks ago, we had no rain, only fire. By Thanksgiving we remained barely above zero percent of average accumulated rainfall through that date. Then the rain arrived with a vengeance. After about a week of non-stop downpour, we hit one hundred percent of average rainfall for the … Continue reading "Autumn Lake"
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OK. No more snake photos. My friend Frank Hates snakes and says he’ll quit following my blog if I keep that up. Plenty of reds though in Aguilas, a small coastal fishing town south of Valencia. Poinsettias everywhere.
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It’s Spain’s Constitution Day, and it seems appropriate to celebrate their holiday while we’re over here. When in Spain, do as the Spaniards do. Actually, we didn’t see anything very holidayish here in Mojácar on our day ride to El Marchal, but we did have an awesome ride. The featured photo is of a ladder snake … Continue reading "Holiday/Monthly challenge: a red and a rescue"
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I assume the few citizens of Rodalquivar eventually just shorten their village’s name to Rod. I’m not that excited about today’s shot in Rodalquivar from our ride to Aqua Amarga because bougainvillea in bloom is still pretty common here. Like Em though, I’m not seeing a lot of reds in this environment and I feel … Continue reading "December Challenge: Red in Rod"
Read MoreWe are still here!! Until the past two weeks I was riding Surly Girl daily…..you know the ‘normal’ ride. However, two weeks ago I was selected for Jury Duty in Salinas. The case is lasting at a minimum three weeks…..that means NO BIKE RIDES for me. The only good news is that just about that … Continue reading "MIA In Monterey"
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Yesterday we received the first serious rainfall of the season, which means fire weather might be behind us. Also thanks to the rain, our creeks are flowing again after the usual dry summer. And the rain brought cooler weather. The high today only reached about 50° F. I almost decided to phone RJ, Rich, and … Continue reading "Oh, summer"
Read MoreIt is rather cold today — maybe 50? But that seems so very cold here by the water with what feels like icy wind on my face. I will be posting my Thanksgiving Holiday entry tomorrow, but in the mean time I wanted to share something. The story is about those green panniers. Rather than … Continue reading "THE GREAT PANNIER STORY"
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Sunset at JR’s Recyclables Said to be among the coldest Novembers on record, that didn’t deter some riding — in fact 21 of 25 days so far saw at least some excursion by bicycle. The 4 days not ridden occurred when a snow and then ice covered roads made riding a dicey thing to do. … Continue reading "November Sunset Ride"
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When I bicycled the grand opening of the new bike path on the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge last week, I expected to be able to photograph some interesting views from the top deck on the summit of the structure. Along with several hundred (maybe a couple thousand) other cyclists, I enjoyed the inaugural ride, … Continue reading "Bike the Bridge, again"
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Hi cycle touring people, I’m Joshua and I like downhill mountain biking and my favourite mountain biker is Sam Pilgrim, he does slopestyle, gravity enduro, Audi nine’s and many other famous MTB events. As much as I like Tom Cardy, Blake Samson and Matt jones, Sam is lit and has got to be my favourite. … Continue reading "The ‘Kid’ does his first post."
Read MoreI’ve deleted this post, but am leaving its place here for the sake of the attached comments. The reactions to this month’s challenge have been quite a surprise to me, and educational. I’ve got mixed feelings about the subject but thank you all for sharing your thoughts. I’ll come up with something hopefully less controversial … Continue reading "November’s Challenge:a kid in Córdoba"
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After decades during which bicycles were forbidden from crossing the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge, today the bike and pedestrian path across the bridge held its long-awaited grand opening, celebrated by hundreds if not thousands of cyclists. I was one of them. Read more at Bill Bikes
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Taking pictures of kids on bikes isn’t that hard, really. Just shrewdly choose a well placed bind in a strategic spot, take position, and lurk (erm, I mean just patiently wait) for the right moment. Not hard if you’re a patient person, and don’t mind risking getting picked up as a perv. Me, I’m neither … Continue reading "November Challenge: Jackpot!"
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Marin County might be the wealthiest in California, but you wouldn’t know it from this odd little pocket east of Novato. After riding nearby last week, I consulted a map to double-check my route. It didn’t take long to notice this hidden—practically remote—area along the Petaluma River and the northwest shore of the Bay. The … Continue reading "Black Point"
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I haven’t been up to the burn zone since full containment was attained a couple of days ago, but I’ve certainly bicycled through the area on multiple occasions in the past. Here’s a collection of some of my photos of locales as seen before they were consumed by the Kincade Fire…. Read more at Bill … Continue reading "Fire Tour"
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First off, I have to apologize to the 365 crowd. It didn’t occur to me that this might be a sensitive subject. I’m so out of touch – my mind is still stuck back in mid last century somewhere, when life seemed much simpler. in any case, I did manage to find a few kids … Continue reading "November’s challenge: a few kids"
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Around here the official rainy season begins on 1 October. Based on annual averages, by now we should have received some significant rainfall. Not the case. Not a drop has fallen, and we’re dry. Dangerously dry. Santa Rosa and northern Sonoma County just survived—barely—the impact of multiple days of “public safety” power shutdowns, mandatory evacuations, … Continue reading "Rush Creek Open Space"
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We had been having some very cold days that made one take pause before actually taking a bike ride ;’-). I did bundle up against the cold a couple of times and got out for short jaunts around. But this day was a perfect day for a ride. The numerous Heron that were out thought … Continue reading "A BEAUTIFUL FALL BIKE RIDE"
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And I don’t mean Normal, Illinois. Still some smoke in the air, but trying to get back to usual routine. Slipped out the Greenway. Spotted new, “unauthorized” artwork along the trail, but in an awkward location where I couldn’t get into position to photograph the entire piece without a wide-angle lens. Vineyards turning autumn colors. … Continue reading "Back to normal?"
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I was rueing the fact that the November kid’s challenge came too late for Halloween this year, but little did I know that Portugal doesn’t celebrate Halloween. They celebrate All Souls Day, the day after Halloween and the first of November. Perfect for the November challenge, and perfect for doing double duty for the Holiday … Continue reading "November/holiday challenges: All Souls Day"
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Two years ago Santa Rosa suffered major loss of lives, homes, and property when a wildfire swept across the northern part of town, just a couple of blocks from us. This year the fire was a couple of miles farther to the north when it was finally stopped — we hope — last night. This … Continue reading "Deja vu all over again"
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This month’s challenge was inspired by Halloween, because it’s such a great time for children watching. Unfortunately Halloween falls in October this year, but maybe you could trick the judges and treat us with an early entry. Whatever. This month is dedicated to children – yours, trick or treaters, kids on bikes, waifs on the … Continue reading "Challenge of the month, November 2019: let’s hear it for the children!"
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I’ve been enjoying plenty of off-road riding with the Ogre lately, especially on trails in our local parks. Today, having almost beaten a never-ending computer project into submission, I decided I needed to get out and stretch my legs for a few miles on pavement. Off I went into the wild west county, where they … Continue reading "West County"
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Well, here’s luck of a sort. We found another pair of flags flying low enough to work well with the bike. And it was really lucky that the wind was so strong that they’re blowing out like sheets of cardboard. The flag on the left is the national flag of Spain, and the other is … Continue reading "Totally flagged"
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Flags have been very hard to find in the areas I ride. Aussies don’t tend to fly flags in their yards much and I haven’t been by businesses in business hours to get any business-related flags. The only Aussie flag I have found sits outside a house that has an old caravan and many old … Continue reading "Rhymes with Flag"
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Trestle over the Middle Fork River near Danville This will become part of the KRT once renovations are made Rich, Dave, and Dwight ride the Kickapoo Rail Trail — (link includes a video) After the River to Rail ride, we decided to try to get in a few more out of area rides before the … Continue reading "KRT 2019"
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Despite increasingly shrill warnings from Pacific Gas & Electric—they who already admitted liability for previous conflagrations and dozens of deaths, and who entered bankruptcy in order to protect their asses, I mean assets—about the likelihood of an impending shutdown of the electric grid across northern California to prevent more wildfires sparked by their power lines, … Continue reading "Tolay Again"
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I’ve been surprised to find that this challenge is harder than I expected – maybe the hardest one yet for me. There are plenty of flags around, but I’ve been looking for one that would work well in a photo with a bike. It’s a problem – the flags are always way up in the … Continue reading "A flag in Toro"
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Not terribly picturesque but the picture does show flags. I am trying “Pray Flags” on the trike but they are not getting much response. Except – “I didn’t see them!”. So I suspect you won’t see them either and will concentrate on the subject – the flag at half-mast. The green fence surrounds the Longford … Continue reading "Local flag at half-mast"
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Wandering around. Stopped to photograph flags at city hall. Explored double track along Santa Rosa Creek, although it was actually not very exciting or scenic, and it came to a sudden end. Read more at Bill Bikes
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With the coldest and wettest (or hottest and driest, depending) part of the year on the horizon, is your cycling interest flagging? If so, we’ve got just the challenge to revive it: Flags! National, regional, ecumenical, corporate; straight out in a gale force wind, lightly luffing in a breeze, completely limp; up a pole, on … Continue reading "Challenge of the month, October 2019: Flagging interest"
Read MoreI am having a great time — even in the rain! We had our first ride yesterday and are about to leave for today’s ride — again in Vermont. I don’t know if we will ever ride in Quebec, but the riding and country in this part of Vermont is beautiful. If interested in more: HERE
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After several days buried in an all-consuming computer project with no time for or thought of anything else (including keeping up with Cycle365), today I managed to escape for a quick jaunt out the Greenway. Sonoma County is hot and dry—see photo of waterless Brush Creek—and we are poised to have Pacific Gas & Electric … Continue reading "Hot and dry"
Read MoreOk — bike tour might be a “stretch”, but we did have a tour on the bike. Confused? If interested, you can read about it on my blog HERE Not much in miles, but what a wonderful biking and tea experience on a sunny day that was bookended with rain! I do love combining biking with … Continue reading "TEA AND BIKE TOUR"
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Today a link to my BLOG … … … I have been neglecting my blog, it’s been over two months since my last entry. But now I again feel the need for writing there. This is where I write for myself, post the pictures I like, this is where I think the least about what … Continue reading "Riding the Loop"
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This picture was a day early because I won’t be at home this evening. Yes, the driveway is pretty much oriented east / west. The Winter Solstice picture. From now the sun will “walk” south (left) for the next 3 months and we should enjoy some warm weather. This week there has been a run … Continue reading "Equinox in Tasmania"
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Warning! The Equinox is just a few days away — sun is rapidly moving southward Im staying on this side of the fence! (Mercaptan is used to put the odor in natural gas) No digging without JULIE’s permission Sharp turns where townships meet (At 8 mph not a serious problem) Seems to be a lot … Continue reading "I’ve Been Warned!"
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Over the last few days I’ve made a point of taking the Ogre on trails in some of our parks in Sonoma County along Highway 12. That means in the Sonoma Valley, in the Mayacamas Mountains on the east side of the valley, and the Sonoma Mountains on the west side. Today’s destination? The summit … Continue reading "Sonoma Mountain"
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Colin took this picture during Sunday’s Launceston (TAS) Tweed Ride. The riders are on top of the Levee that protects Launceston from flooding. The surface up there is bumpy with large gravel. Bluey took the bumps better than Red Magnum so Colin took a more comfortable detour and waited for us to return. There is … Continue reading "A Line of Cyclists"
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Sonoma Valley Regional Park, about fifteen minutes away by car, is a pleasant, compact chunk of the county that’s not nearly as flat as the name might indicate. Because it’s overshadowed by some of its closer, bigger, and more interesting neighbors, it’s a park I don’t visit much. I think I’ve hiked it two or … Continue reading "Sonoma Valley"
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The ride is a fund raiser for continued construction of the Kickapoo Rail Trail When completed, the trail will be 24 miles long and connect Danville and Urbana, Illinois along an abandoned CSX rail line Two Raleighs loaded and off to pick up a 3rd rider Immediately, the Check Engine light came on, followed by … Continue reading "River to Rail Ride 2019"
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I have just drunk my Sunday morning coffee having dressed in Tweed for today’s Launceston Junction Art Festival’s Tweed Ride. While quenching thirst I caught up with the “In Line” entries. So many and so good but I hadn’t time to comment on each – so here is another! The picture is of a row … Continue reading "Trees in Line"
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Only eight miles?!? It felt more like a hundred, given the steepness, heat, and swarms of gnats attempting to take up residence in my eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Not having bicycled through Hood Mountain Regional Park in almost three years (although I hike there far more often), I decided it was time to give … Continue reading "Hood Mountain"
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Pivots are irrigation devices that pivot around a huge lump of concrete. They can be many units long and the wonders of electric motors and GPS keep them in line while performing a 360° circle issuing water to the crops. Friends who have flown to Hobart in summer say the countryside has been transformed by … Continue reading "A Pivot Line"
Read MoreWednesday 6th September Today’s plan to visit the town of Burford (located on the edge of the Cotswolds) were thwarted when I found the Charney Bassett to Buckland road was closed due to major roadworks. Not wishing to follow the recommended diversion onto the very busy A420, I chose to change plans and head for … Continue reading "MID-WEEK QUEST"
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We always tell everyone our best time of the year is September/October. It came exactly on September 1st this year and so far it’s been great. The fog is either non existent or it is definitely blown out by noon. Just in time to enjoy a nice ride in the sun. … Continue reading "Summer Has Finally Arrived"
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My goal for August was to get a ride and picture every day. There were some rainy days, some lazy days, a sick day and computer problems where I thought I might have lost all my pictures. It was a struggle. HERE is the story with pictures, mainly pictures, on my website page.
Read MoreSaturday 24th August. I must have had a senior moment as I’m sure I posted this ride last week, but sadly no. Today’s mission would take me to Chawley and then to a village I’ve never been to before North Hinksey. Harvesting is in full swing. Though not all crops are ready. Last house in … Continue reading "LAST SATURDAY’S QUEST"
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Well in a few hours it’ll be spring here (1st Sept). So here’s my mixed challenge entry ‘Spring back in line’ with Lemon Scented Gum trees at Kings Park near the city, each one has a plaque for fallen soldiers in front of it.
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Last day of August! I’ve just got time for one last challenge post before closing the book. This one has lots of trees, but I featured the skeleton of a dying Sycamore maple out of respect. The post as a whole though might interest both tree and quest fans, because it’s the first stage of … Continue reading "August Challenge: the Portland Heritage Tree Quest"
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There are still a few days left in the month, but I think this will be the last tree for me in the August challenge. I’ve been reminded that it’s time to come up with a new theme, and I’m a pretty poor multitasker. One thing at a time, that’s my motto. Today’s tree, a … Continue reading "August challenge: American Elm"
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Until a few years ago, bicycling directly between Petaluma and Novato meant taking your life in your hands on Highway 101. Read more at Bill Bikes
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Shot from a ride in the nearby woods, I never get tired of pictures of trees. On Day 3 of our ride along the Inn I write: I am surprised and happy to see that my clothes have dried overnight. We have no scary adventures today. The route is one of the less remarkable sections … Continue reading "More Trees and Day Three"
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I cycled past this Blue Gum then turned and went back. The Blue Gum flowers are a critical food source for the endangered Swift Parrot. The Swift Parrots come across to Tasmania (from mainland Australia) in Spring to breed and, on arrival, have to seek the flowering trees. Blue Gums don’t flower every year – … Continue reading "Blue Gum. Eucalyptus Globulus"
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Actually, I think it’s probably a lodgepole pine. With its many arms though, it reminds me of Kali, the Hindu goddess with ten arms. It doesn’t look like it would be much use for making lodgepoles either, does it? We saw this lovely specimen yesterday on our ride to Chinook Landing, a spot on the … Continue reading "August challenge: the Kali pine"
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Raleigh at the entrance to the park The park is named for Kennekuk known as the Kickapoo Prophet — medicine man and spiritual leader — he lived most of his life in East Central Illinois along the Vermilion River From Vermilion County Conservation District: Founded in 1974, Kennekuk County Park is 3000 acres in size … Continue reading "Kennekuk Cove County Park"
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Well we hope it is…….sure does seem to fly by lately. One day I think of doing something and then before I know it two/three weeks have passed. Again we’ve been out and about on our bikes a lot……sometimes together and sometimes separate. I have to admit with my now 3 (yes 3 part time … Continue reading "Time Is On My Side………."
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We saw this giant linden tree when passing through Iffeldorf on a day outing. It seems to be competing with the church steeple. When in blossom these trees can be almost overwhelmingly pungent. And now for the link – FIRST DAY OF OUR BICYCLE TOUR is now up, including a video. But not by me. … Continue reading "A Linden Tree and a Link"
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Raleigh at KBS Railroad The 6th Annual River to Rail ride is slated for September 7th Colleague Dave and I plan to ride again this year — 32 mile route — there is also a 50 and 62 mile route. We decided to do a loop east of town through Cheneyville as a little prep. … Continue reading "Ride to Cheneyville, Illinois"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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 MoreSunday, 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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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Acacia Dealbata is a very common roadside tree in Tasmania. This example is a smaller one.
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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 MoreToday’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"
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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"
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Just a quick run out the Greenway and back, interrupted by a diagonal. Read more at Bill Bikes
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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"
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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 MoreAnd 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"
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