Cycle365 Challenges: Join Us!
Cycle365 Challenges are a great way to get inspired to ride, a great way to share your rides, and a great way to inspire others to ride. Cycle365 riders are welcome to add Challenges for themselves and others to share. To create a Challenge, just submit a post as usual with the rules and guidelines. … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenges: Join Us!"
Read MoreTwo Parks in Three Days
Fun Until Flatting on the GAP
Back in 2021, I did a 2 day ride of the Great Allegheny Passage. This year I had three different opportunities to be out that way with my wife and did a total of 147 miles on the GAP, though there was some duplication – never did 31 of the 35 miles from West Newton … Continue reading "Fun Until Flatting on the GAP"
Read MoreKickapoo SP +
Another opportunity to ride Kickapoo due to CEO’s Dr. appointment in Danville The weather forecast the evening before didnt look encouraging, and as it turned out it wasnt Loaded CT in the Edge anyway hoping the rain would cease by the time I got to KSP — and it did 🙂 Just a 4 … Continue reading "Kickapoo SP +"
Read MorePOST FLU SHOT RIDE
We leave tomorrow for another adventure, and I knew I wanted to get in a ride on this day. Susan and I had our flu shots scheduled at nearly the same time, so I put my bike in the car with all my other gear and rode home from Kaiser Permanente. It was a bit … Continue reading "POST FLU SHOT RIDE"
Read More“EMBRACE FALL” THEY SAY
Sorry for my absence for 365, but Susan and I have been away absorbing every possible last sip of summer! We are succeeding as western Washington and lower west Canada have had late summer temps in the 80s with lots of sun. It does appear that I must soon do as they say, and embrace … Continue reading "“EMBRACE FALL” THEY SAY"
Read MoreMississippi River on a Foggy Sunday Morning

I’ve posted pictures of the Mississippi River–which runs through MY Town–many, many times over my Cycle365 career. Some of them were taken on sunny days and some on cloudy days, but I can’t remember if I ever showcased the river on a foggy day. If not, I should have. The thick blanket of moisture in … Continue reading "Mississippi River on a Foggy Sunday Morning"
Read MoreSpring into action to work.

Spring officially starts here on the 1st September and the place is blooming. I’ve got a few cycling trips organized by my touring club in the next few months and have booked airfares to Adelaide for a month in May next year. Annoyingly for the second time this year my MTB has developed a hairline … Continue reading "Spring into action to work."
Read MoreHurricane Lee’s Wind, Hydration Oops, Mysterious Noise
Yesterday I’d planned on sneaking in a lunch time ride on our boat but Small Craft warnings on the Chesapeake Bay as Hurricane Lee moved up the Atlantic towards New England and NE Canada put the kibosh on that. So, I decided to sneak in a ride on my midlife crisis Domane road bike, a … Continue reading "Hurricane Lee’s Wind, Hydration Oops, Mysterious Noise"
Read MoreLumpy Deer from the Horsey Park
During the first Covid year, the local county did a major resurfacing project that made it difficult to sneak in lunch time rides from my house. I evolved a strategy of throwing the bike on my car, driving through the construction to Schooley Mill Park a mile away and biking from there. In this part … Continue reading "Lumpy Deer from the Horsey Park"
Read MoreSunny September

This has been a spectacular September so far, sunny and dry, and even a little too warm in the afternoon, but that can be avoided if you get out early or in the evening. A quick update: I had pneumonia and the infection triggered some heart issues. I was in the hospital a couple of … Continue reading "Sunny September"
Read MoreAmazing What You Can Find If You Look

Just a couple days ago, I responded to Nancy’s post about the lack of posts recently on Cycle365. Among my excuses for not posting was that I haven’t really found anything new and interesting lately. I rode five miles today before I remembered to start looking for something interesting. Sure enough, as soon as I … Continue reading "Amazing What You Can Find If You Look"
Read MoreRiver to Rail Ride 2023
Once again this year, Dave, Dwight, and retired minister Bud teamed up for the 30 mile out and back route. If you recall from last year (and there is no reason why you should) Rich determined to be on his best behavior in the presence of a minister. This year, Rich fell off the good … Continue reading "River to Rail Ride 2023"
Read MoreARE WE DONE HERE? HAVE WE REACHED OUR LIMIT?
After posting a few posts, and seeing so few others, I must ask if this, our daily rides site, has come to its expiration date? There are very few posts, but I am thinking I might just continue posting periodically as I do enjoy searching for post-worthy scenes and items to share with you all. … Continue reading "ARE WE DONE HERE? HAVE WE REACHED OUR LIMIT?"
Read MoreA FEW RIDES AROUND
The Grandboys would be coming over with the rightful owners (the parents) to spend a few nights with us for Etienne’s soccer tournament. Let me say up front, I find even professional soccer games boring at best, so you can imagine my faithful attendance for the little people’s game as somewhat of a sacrifice for … Continue reading "A FEW RIDES AROUND"
Read MoreAnother Ride to the York Market – With a Rail Car Sighting
My wife has a group of three friends that I kind of introduced to biking 20 years or so ago, and they started doing rides as a group and calling themselves “The Biker Chicks.” I’d often get all four of them into, and our 5 bikes onto, my Subaru Outback and we drive up to … Continue reading "Another Ride to the York Market – With a Rail Car Sighting"
Read MoreMara’s September Stump and a Lone Flower
I wasn’t sure if there would be a new display, but thought to take a cruise down the stump lane. And I find that Mara has done it again – kept up with a new holiday leading to Fall. Continuing on, I made a loop through the elementary school to the garden that seems to … Continue reading "Mara’s September Stump and a Lone Flower"
Read MoreA CLUB RIDE
Starting September with a club ride. I don’t often join a Cascade Club ride, and when I do I choose one that is considered “leisurely 10 -12” as all leaders are not good at keeping the pace to what is advertised and I hate riding so fast that I cannot enjoy it. I have ridden … Continue reading "A CLUB RIDE"
Read MorePHOTO TEST
Just a couple of photos taken from last Wednesday’s ride, to test out my camera / laptop interface. Things don’t appear to going smoothly, numptiness (I think that’s a word) has struck again. Green and war memorial, Appleton. Haven’t straw bales stacked like this before, rather effective. Post Views: 18
Read More100 km and 1 Lousy Picture; Mystery of the Club Sandwich
One of my favorite tougher long rides here in Maryland is a 63 mile loop often used by club rides that goes down the eastern side of the Patuxent River and then back up along the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The route follows small roads through Bay shore towns like Chesapeake Beach, North … Continue reading "100 km and 1 Lousy Picture; Mystery of the Club Sandwich"
Read MoreComputer again
Last Wednesday I went out for a nice long ride, taking a number of photos. Once home I thought I would post a few, sadly my computer refused to co-operate. As I’m a bit of a numpty when it comes to this IT malarkey, my wife, our tech expert was drafted in to review the … Continue reading "Computer again"
Read MoreMy August Challenge: Days 17 – 22

Thank you, everbody, for the kind get well wishes! I’m not sure if I’ll attempt a renewal of the challenge – even if Helen would accept it. Maybe I’ll join Nancy next March for riding every day – much more of a challenge than riding every day in August! I’ll just forget about the 1,000 … Continue reading "My August Challenge: Days 17 – 22"
Read MoreIS SOMEONE TRYING TO STEAL MY SUMMER?
The early morning air is cooler, but still warm enough to cycle in shorts and shirtsleeves by mid morning. The long daylight hours are losing minutes, but still enough time in sunshine to not have to run out at day break and rush my ride to end before darkness falls. A few trees are dropping … Continue reading "IS SOMEONE TRYING TO STEAL MY SUMMER?"
Read MoreMy August Challenge
Well, I managed 22 days. Posts and pictures coming soon. I pushed myself the last two days but wasn’t feeling quite right. Then last night my throat started to hurt and today I am in bed with a very painful throat and the beginning of something. I’m so disappointed not to be able to continue … Continue reading "My August Challenge"
Read MoreLong Live The Mighty Diggity

My best little buddy and frequent Cycle365 co-star is gone. I don’t want to start getting all emotional and stuff, so I’ll just post some of his cycling greatest hits. Post Views: 48
Read MoreA Tisket, A Tarket, A Ride to the York Market
Saturday morning I had planned to do a long road ride in Southern Maryland on what I call my “Midlife Crisis bike” – a carbon bike I bought 6 years ago when I (a) turned 60; and (2) lost 20 lbs. It is a joy to ride, but I’d heard a loud clank near the … Continue reading "A Tisket, A Tarket, A Ride to the York Market"
Read MoreJust Makin’ The Best of a Bad Situation
CEO’s appointment in Danville provided another opportunity for cycling in Kickapoo State Park Rain was predicted but should be over by late morning — right! So, given that fact, it was KSP anyway via Ford Edge and its combustible engine (as Karen Cook might say) And, actually, it was pretty neat to see Kickapoo in … Continue reading "Just Makin’ The Best of a Bad Situation"
Read MoreMy August Challenge: Day 16

Today I had me a little adventure. I set out at 8:30, Janos had other things to do. I hadn’t planned an exciting route, just one that I don’t usually ride. My goal was to cross the Isar at the Grosshesselohe Bridge, and return on another bridge. It wasn’t all too well thought out. But … Continue reading "My August Challenge: Day 16"
Read MoreMy August Challenge: Day 15

I know you have all been sitting on the edges of your chairs (edge of your chair? edge of your chairs? certainly not edges of your chair?), waiting to hear if I have reached 500 km yet. Drum roll… fanfare… Yes! Today on the 15th of August I am at the halfway mark for my … Continue reading "My August Challenge: Day 15"
Read MoreBLACKBERRIES THEN AND NOW
Ok, so one more thing (in addition to Mara’s stump) on one of my ride routes changed a little while we were gone. Today’s route was one that takes me through the nearby elementary school. Remember this photo I posted at the beginning of July — the THEN photo? Back at the same place and … Continue reading "BLACKBERRIES THEN AND NOW"
Read MoreMy August Challenge: Days 11, 12, 13, 14

We have been having warm, dry weather and are enjoying our longer rides which take us a little farther afield than we usually ride. Friday August 11 In the morning I rode a shorter loop since in the evening I would be cycling to tai chi, making enough kilometers for the day. It was a … Continue reading "My August Challenge: Days 11, 12, 13, 14"
Read MoreIndian Head Rail Trail Almost Heat Beater
Founded in 1890, the Naval Proving Ground at Indian Head on the Potomac River just north of Mattawoman Creek, was the Navy’s first established presence in southern Maryland. It became a testing place for naval guns and ammunition and a production site for explosives. In 1918, they built a rail line to get supplies to … Continue reading "Indian Head Rail Trail Almost Heat Beater"
Read MoreMORNING RIDE
Sunday 13th August. The forecast had a band of rain coming through during the afternoon, so spin out this morning was called for. This farm building, near Radley College has been surrounded by sheeted scaffolding for months whilst the roof has been replaced along with the timber cladding. A stop off in Sunningwell to check … Continue reading "MORNING RIDE"
Read MoreSAUNTER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Today being the first full day home from our camping outing, I needed a bike ride! Not much new in my neighborhood, but that can be comforting actually. I really did saunter on this ride. There was the new display at Mara’s stump. Apparently she is or has been in the midst of watering her … Continue reading "SAUNTER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD"
Read MoreMy Search For Bison: The Sequel
In my last post, you may remember, I rode my bike to a county park that had recently introduced a small herd of bison into its prairie habitat. I lamented the fact that I got skunked in the bison-photography department, so I settled for a few landscape pictures. Today, I rode to a place where … Continue reading "My Search For Bison: The Sequel"
Read MoreRandom Rides
Just a few pix of various rides, never too far from town Church Photos HERE After all that I didn’t know any more than I knew before — which was little to nothing. I guess you just gotta know?? Help Janos!! Post Views: 20
Read MoreMy August Challenge – Days 8, 9 and 10
Tuesday On Tuesday morning I have tai chi class, but since riding there and back ‘t I don’t cover enough kilometers to satisfy my August challenge, I set out for a second ride in the afternoon, this time with Janos. I chose Schloss Freiham as our destination, “schloss” translating as castle but is more like … Continue reading "My August Challenge – Days 8, 9 and 10"
Read MoreAllotment Visit
Monday 7th August Due to the recent heavy rains and occasionally warm day, our Lottie was in dire need of weeding, so a trip out on The Duchess was in order. Made two visits today, for a grand total of 4 miles. Back is a bit on the stiff side this morning, spent too long … Continue reading "Allotment Visit"
Read MoreIn New York
I’m currently doing my annual visit to New York State, staying at my son’s house cat-sitting while he’s on vacation. Every time I’m here I need to ride the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, which runs right near his house. Here’s a few photos from yesterday’s ride. Unfortunately it’s a cloudy, rainy day today, so no … Continue reading "In New York"
Read MoreLandscapes and Vistas, But No Bison

The “No Bison” part of the title is quite disappointing because bison viewing was the main reason for today’s bike ride. MY Town is in Dakota County and Dakota County has some pretty nice parks. One of those parks introduced a small herd of bison into its huge acreage last year. I’ve visited that park … Continue reading "Landscapes and Vistas, But No Bison"
Read MoreMy August Challenge – Day 7

This morning was in the low 50’s F, in winter I would call that mild but for August I think that’s pretty damn cold. But it wasn’t as windy as yesterday and we didn’t get wet at all. We set out around noon, our destination a Greek restaurant for a light lunch. I didn’t hesitate … Continue reading "My August Challenge – Day 7"
Read MoreMy August Challenge

No trips are planned for a while so to give me some motivation to get out on my bike I decided to challenge myself to ride every day in August and cover 1,000 km. Should be doable. If it weren’t for the weather we are having right now which is making it hard to rack … Continue reading "My August Challenge"
Read MoreOdd, Unusual, and Really, Kinda Strange

Photo posted some time ago — here it is again Tree growing up thru an early 50’s Ford pickup Click HERE for a few (very few) photos of the rest of the ride Lots of corn and beans 🙂 B Post Views: 52
Read MoreANOTHER DAMP END TO THE RIDE
With thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon today’s ride was always going to be somewhat limited. The last time I came this way this was farm land, now filled gravel workings, the birds in the foreground are Greylag Geese. This is the view behind the previous photo, the last time I came this way it was … Continue reading "ANOTHER DAMP END TO THE RIDE"
Read MoreCANNOT CATCH UP YET
This is just to let you all know that we are still on the road and I have not been able to keep up with everyone’s posts. I have now read them all, but I have no time or enough wifi available to reply the each of you. I have enjoyed your posts and photos … Continue reading "CANNOT CATCH UP YET"
Read MoreWinter cycling

Hello from the depths of winter. It’s cold but nothing like most of you experience. The maximums are around 15-20 degrees Celcius with the mornings around 0-10 degrees Celcius. In fact its my favourite season for bike riding. Many Canadians reckon that winter is the toughest they experience in Australia as no homes have central … Continue reading "Winter cycling"
Read MoreLe Tour-ing KSP
After several days of extreme heat and humidity, (read Louisiana type) — cooler drier air arrived Thank You Canada!! Load up the Le Tour and head to Kickapoo State Park NO corn/corn/corn/beans/beans/beans/corn photos! Oh what a relief it is! 🙂 Kickapoo Landing over there Swimming beach, kayaks, tubes, and paddle … Continue reading "Le Tour-ing KSP"
Read MoreThe Back Story of My Life
Based upon the title alone, I wouldn’t blame you for thinking, “Oh no, Greg has gone too far this time! He’s going to post a long, boring retrospective on his life here on Cycle365.” True, it might be long and boring, but it definitely is NOT an autobiography. It’s simply, quite literally, a story of … Continue reading "The Back Story of My Life"
Read MoreRides

Not much to report, you know, the same rides as always. But I always have a few pictures that I like to show. So here they are. My last outing wasn’t so successful. Janos and I were on our way to Starnberg to visit with son and family, enjoying the road that is blocked to … Continue reading "Rides"
Read MoreWet Finish to a Great Day Out
The forecast was not too promising with rain due mid-afternoon, today’s ride with Neale our youngest son had been in the calendar for awhile now. Making our way westwards into a fresh breeze the skies darkened and the first spots of rain were felt late morning. A change of route had us visit Lechlade on … Continue reading "Wet Finish to a Great Day Out"
Read MoreJuly Rides — Week 4
Just a few photos from rides this week Nothing spectacular — just stuff I saw Post Views: 24
Read MoreAnother Chunk of the GAP: Confluence PA to Cumberland MD
After producing our daughter in 1990, my wife and frequent biking partner Carole left corporate life and eventually became a teacher. She retired from that a few years ago and has an expanding circle of retired friends inviting her to do stuff. One such invitation was from a friend who had moved out to the … Continue reading "Another Chunk of the GAP: Confluence PA to Cumberland MD"
Read MoreMorning Ride
Wednesday 26th July. Another good trip out on the bike, photos taken were a great disappointment, too embarrassed to post all but a few. Olde village pump, Fernham. Oldie village pump and church from reverse angle. I’d ridden close to 35 miles before I came across a suitable oblong straw bale, but it was worth … Continue reading "Morning Ride"
Read MoreBy the Way

Tried out something new today. Usually when I ride and see something I want to take a picture of, I stop, prop the bike on its kick stand, open the cargo bag, get my camera out of its bag and take a picture. It’s a little bit of a nuisance and I often pass by … Continue reading "By the Way"
Read MoreA Morning of National Park Riverways

I’ve ridden this route more than 1.3 million times because it’s so beautiful, and I think I’ve shown pictures from those rides on Cycle365 about 77,000 of those times. But this post will be the first time I’ve ever featured Son of Bing Bong on the route. Many places in the U.S. are lucky to … Continue reading "A Morning of National Park Riverways"
Read MoreC&O Canal Point of Rocks to Seneca Creek Out and Back
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath is a 184 mile long gem of a trail that runs from Washington DC northwest to Cumberland Maryland along the Potomac River. Later this week, I’m going to ride on another nearby gem, the Great Allegheny Passage trail that continues from Cumberland 150 miles to Pittsburgh PA, as I … Continue reading "C&O Canal Point of Rocks to Seneca Creek Out and Back"
Read MoreMorning ride
The forecast was not too promising, though it couldn’t be any worse than yesterdays all day shower. Made it as far as Sunningwell before stopping and removing an outer layer. Very pleased to see Mum with her eight chicks. Today’s one and only crop photo, round bales are getting quite rare locally. The bungalow in … Continue reading "Morning ride"
Read MoreMY Town Days

I have to admit that when I started riding today, I had forgotten that it was the weekend of MY Town’s biggest celebration of the year–Rivertown Days. The fact that I was in Iowa the previous couple of days might be responsible for my forgetfulness. Luckily, I was reminded about the event within the first … Continue reading "MY Town Days"
Read MoreJuly Rides — Week 3

Schwinn Circuit July is winding down already! 🙁 Almost every day there was a ride of some sort — some longer, some not so long Mostly, the same routes, but, there is generally something different to be seen Blogger aka Blogspot has been less than cooperative in producing a photo journal. The intention obviously is … Continue reading "July Rides — Week 3"
Read MoreLONG RIDE AND A FEW PHOTO’S
Wednesday 19th July. Wanted to get out a for a long ride today, with the weather forecast favourable I set off around 9.00am. This my favourite local village pond, I lived on the outskirts of Sunningwell more than 50 years ago. Harvesting of cereal crops started around a week ago. No doubt the make of … Continue reading "LONG RIDE AND A FEW PHOTO’S"
Read MoreNow, That! — Is Unusual!!

Riding thru a section of town that is rather sketchy to say the least — look what was discovered Ever seen one? Me either Not just one, but two of them! Those are certainly not bicycles, but I was ON a bicycle when I found them Apparently, a 1976 Monte Carlo with … Continue reading "Now, That! — Is Unusual!!"
Read MoreBroken Branches, Road Blocks, Ballroom Dancing and More

I’ll start with the broken branches, actually trees. Last Tuesday in the night we had a terrific storm, I never before witnessed wind of that force (but I have never experienced a tornado or hurricane, either). No rain but continual thunder and lightning and a frightening wind. Eventually I fell asleep and I saw in … Continue reading "Broken Branches, Road Blocks, Ballroom Dancing and More"
Read MoreFINAL LOCAL RIDE FOR JULY
We are off for some travel for a month on the road. I will likely not be posting much here, and for the past few days have not had time to check in on everyone’s post. But here is my ride around home area where I pass by and through the Ropes Course. One other … Continue reading "FINAL LOCAL RIDE FOR JULY"
Read MorePhoto Philled College Park/DC/Anacostia River Loop
On the Western side of Washington DC, Rock Creek Park spurred the development of a 19 mile long bike trail back in the 1960s and 1970s. The eastern side didn’t have such a park but over the years a lot of different trails have been built and in the past 10 years or so, the … Continue reading "Photo Philled College Park/DC/Anacostia River Loop"
Read MoreJuly Rides — Week 2

<— Giant Ragweed —> Velvetleaf Again, nothing spectacular, just what I saw as I rode along on various rides throughout the week “They” say we are in extreme drought, but its difficult to believe looking at these photos 1988 was an extreme drought, the corn fields looked like pineapple fields with leaves tightly curled or … Continue reading "July Rides — Week 2"
Read MoreJust a Few Flood Photos

I thought I’d share just a few photos of the aftermath of our flooding event. Its really not bad here in Brattleboro. Most of the damage is further north. The next video is from a YouTube channel called Green Mountain Gravel. He’s located in the Barre/Montpelier area, one of the areas most severely hit. Its … Continue reading "Just a Few Flood Photos"
Read MorePAPER TRAIL
I had a mission. I needed to get rid of, I mean donate, three paper back books. To avoid overloading any one of the local Little Libraries, I extended today’s ride to visit three well distanced libraries. On the way I had to take this photo of the quiet road with shade tree shadows near … Continue reading "PAPER TRAIL"
Read MoreRain, Rain, Go Away

We’ve been getting a lot of rain here recently. Last night into today, we’ve gotten an additional five inches or more over most of the state, causing some major flooding in some areas. But, both the weather apps I typically use assured me that most of the rain would be moving on by about 1pm … Continue reading "Rain, Rain, Go Away"
Read MoreA Perfect Bike Ride With Only Four Glitches

In my last post, I mentioned (correction: I bragged) how much tree-cutting work I’ve been doing this summer with nothing more than hand tools. Well, all that repetitive sawing, chopping, slicing, dicing, clipping and bagging has finally caught up to me. I’ve gotten a very sore right shoulder. Hypochondriac that I am, I already foresee … Continue reading "A Perfect Bike Ride With Only Four Glitches"
Read MoreSummer Daze

Just signing in to say hello. Yes, I have been riding, but try as I might, I can’t put together anything interesting to report. I am kind of low on energy these days for no obvious reason. However, I did catch up on my Cycle Days bike project and completed all months up to now. … Continue reading "Summer Daze"
Read MorePreventing Weight Gain During Cycling – Bonus Picture: High Cooling Dog Stroller
Saturday morning I got out on the bike early to beat the predicted high humidity, mid-90s heat. The other goal beyond beating the heat was to avoid caloric temptations if I finished the ride before 11am. Because on the eastern side of where the Baltimore Annapolis Trail parking area is on Earleigh Heights Road you … Continue reading "Preventing Weight Gain During Cycling – Bonus Picture: High Cooling Dog Stroller"
Read MoreJuly — Week One Rides
Nothing spectacular for sure — just the “bicycle in daily life’ Sort of returning to the original intent? What did you do on or with your bicycle today? this week? Maybe ran some errands, maybe just a pleasure ride, maybe some quality time detailing your bicycle Doesn’t have to be ‘jaw dropping’ or leaving people … Continue reading "July — Week One Rides"
Read MoreERRANDS AND THINGS
I had a little bit of a plan for my ride today but Susan wanted to help by finding me a ‘destination’ ;’-) — she kinda only likes destination rides. Like many other neighborhoods, we have a facebook site for sharing things for free to people in the neighborhood – “Share your stuff Muk (Mukilteo)”. … Continue reading "ERRANDS AND THINGS"
Read MoreA Brief Return to Cave People Cycling Days
I’ve always loved data. When I was a kid, I used to love to read the weather data each day in the newspaper and would cut the weather map (which showed all the weather fronts and isobar lines across the US) out of the newspaper, glue them in the pages of a salt and pepper … Continue reading "A Brief Return to Cave People Cycling Days"
Read MoreHAPPY HOLIDAY FROM THE STUMP
I know not everyone celebrates 4th of July, and seems few understand about what “Independence Day” is all about and WHY the celebration, and I detest fireworks for a variety of reasons, but Mara’s stump is colorful. Post Views: 23
Read MoreMILK HOUSE COFFEE FOR TEA
There being no tea houses, or even tea shops, anywhere around, I must make do with what there is. I don’t always stop for tea and something, but it is hard for me to pass up this one halfway through my ride. The Milk House Coffee Company was once, not long ago, a real Milk … Continue reading "MILK HOUSE COFFEE FOR TEA"
Read MoreNothing Special
Just a quiet Sunday morning ride south and east of town Started out cloudy and breezy but the sun broke though and brightened things up considerably Post Views: 23
Read MoreJune in July
Good weather today and time to get out for a ride. I am still working on the last week of the June challenge. Grin. That was it for today. I hope to find a few more, but some I think I will have to give up on. Post Views: 19
Read MoreA RIDE WITH NO GOAL
Now that my challenges are done, I will see what I can come up with to post here once in a while. I do not want to lose contact with you all as I have grown to like each one of you ;’-), and would miss you (like I am currently missing the missing Greg) … Continue reading "A RIDE WITH NO GOAL"
Read MoreI’D RATHER BE CYCLING: The Perfect Summation for My Month of June

Hi everybody! Here I am on the last day of the month, with a bunch of excuses for my noticeably long absence. Actually, I’m ready to tell you Cycle365-ers what I’ve been up to–and I should warn you that it is going to be a long post, and it includes a whole lot of stuff … Continue reading "I’D RATHER BE CYCLING: The Perfect Summation for My Month of June"
Read MoreCONCLUDING JUNE
We are down to the wire now and the hardest items to find are on my list! What I did find on my rides yesterday and today: FOR WEEK #2 #23 An attempt at ‘A Triangle of Debris at an Intersection’! That brown in the foreground is not what it looks like! It’s a piece … Continue reading "CONCLUDING JUNE"
Read MoreJune Challenge Week 4 — Items Found
Concluding the June Challenge as well as Challenges in general As Ryan Van Duzer suggests “Get Out There” and enjoy the ride — take us along! Here is Week 4 Post Views: 23
Read MoreMore Smoke
Just saw what Minneapolis looks like smoke wise — it is BAD Yikes! Hope our Minnesota folks are doing ok! Short ride south of town this afternoon to observe the smoke which has thickened some Post Views: 19
Read MoreSmoke
Dave and I off for another tour of the Conservation Club Loop Cool and breezy, but overall an ok ride It was mentioned on the news that today the plume of smoke from the Canadian fires would drift thru/over Illinois It did Unlike the California fires whose smoke remained aloft, this smoke has reached the … Continue reading "Smoke"
Read MoreJUNE CONTINUES
Lovely mid morning for a ride today. Blue sky just kept getting bluer. No success in adding to week #2 or week #3, but did get a few for week #4. #14 Something Off Center #15 A Bridge ;’-) #16 Antenna I have tried two different days at two different school signs but have not … Continue reading "JUNE CONTINUES"
Read MoreJune Challenge Week 4
These challenges really are fun, but I know I can’t keep this up on a regular basis. I got out early and tried to find as many items from the list that I could in the limited free time I have today. Computer man is coming in the afternoon and I know that is usually … Continue reading "June Challenge Week 4"
Read MoreJune Challenge Week 3 —– Items Found
HERE is the link Post Views: 22
Read MoreMORE JUNE THINGS
For Week 3: #23 MIA flag+ Week 3: #24 An Entrance Sign Round up: Week #1 Completed; Week #2 need three more things; Week #3 needs Something Torn Down. This one is all in the timing! I ride by places cleared for a new building, or something, with piles of dirt but the old building … Continue reading "MORE JUNE THINGS"
Read MoreRidin’ with Dave and Dwight
Beautiful morning for a ride — cool, and, for a change, no wind! Dwight rode down to my place, where we were joined by Dave After further admiring Dwight’s new bicycle, we set off on what has come to be known as the Conservation Club Loop Conservation Club is shown on the map as the … Continue reading "Ridin’ with Dave and Dwight"
Read MoreCHIPPING AWAY AT THE JUNE LISTS ;’-)
The first two finds are from a neighborhood ride a couple of days ago. Week 2, #21: Tracks of Any Kind ;’) Week 2 #22: Something spilled. There was not faucet nearby and no water way, so I must assume that someone spilled or poured out of their gallon jug. The new WEEK #4 started … Continue reading "CHIPPING AWAY AT THE JUNE LISTS ;’-)"
Read MoreJune Challenge Week 4
The final challenge for the month of June Week 4 Any kind of air pump A favorite view along your bicycle ride A fire station Your cities population sign A decorative boulder A Time and Temperature sign A movie theatre … Continue reading "June Challenge Week 4"
Read MoreFather’s Day Ride – What A Difference A Year Makes
Ever since my daughter was born in 1990, bicycling has usually been a big part of Father’s Day for me. When Lauren was 10 months old I put a baby seat on the rear rack of my 1979 Schwinn Varsity 10 speed and we had a family ride on the only official section of the … Continue reading "Father’s Day Ride – What A Difference A Year Makes"
Read MoreIT IS STILL JUNE
Now that it is unanimous to end our ”official” challenge lists, though we will post things we would like others to search for as well if something strikes us, I am continuing to whittle down the June list. Then I will leave that idea behind. Today I finish WEEK #1 Week 1, #23: A coin … Continue reading "IT IS STILL JUNE"
Read MoreSummer Solstice Sunset

Schwinn Circuit poses for a view of the setting sun The alley goes due west with the sun setting well north of that Just leaning against the post the Circuit is travelling around 67,000 miles an hour — as are we all as the earth circles the sun At that speed we will have another … Continue reading "Summer Solstice Sunset"
Read MoreHi Everybody!
Well, I’ve been absent here for a long time! Traveling for six weeks and add to that another week to get oriented back home and finish up my journal on CycleBlaze kept me busy until today. I just completed my journal. Please accept my sincere apologies for not following or contributing. I just didn’t have … Continue reading "Hi Everybody!"
Read MoreSCAVENGER WEEK #3: PART B
Sunday 6/18/23 They said we would have rain at noon on this day. I needed to beat the rain, and not being a firm believer in them, I was geared up and on my bike at 7:30 a.m.. My favorite time to ride, early in the morning, and this my favorite day to ride, Sunday … Continue reading "SCAVENGER WEEK #3: PART B"
Read MoreSCAVENGER WEEK #3: PART A
I may have mentioned it was cold this late morning/early afternoon. At 55 degrees one would not expect to wear clothing similar to fall riding, but last night’s rain must be the culprit for this damp coldness I rode in today. With new list in hand, wearing long cycling pants and fleece vest under my … Continue reading "SCAVENGER WEEK #3: PART A"
Read MoreA FEW ’LEFTOVERS’ FOR WEEKS 1&2
OK so, as I was gearing up for today’s early afternoon ride in the cold damp of the day, I spied a squirrel crossing our lawn. I abandoned my bike, drew up my phone camera and quickly (I thought) started snapping away! Those squirrels are quick and it was way across the lawn so I … Continue reading "A FEW ’LEFTOVERS’ FOR WEEKS 1&2"
Read MoreJune Challenge Week 2
HERE at the photos for Week 2 Week 3 Scavenger Hunt A flag pole A banner Take a photo of someone else’s bicycle Take a photo of your bicycle(s) A window air conditioner An empty lot … Continue reading "June Challenge Week 2"
Read MoreThe N + 1 Rule?
Isnt that the rule that states: The number of bicycles you have plus one more? Out for a short ride south of town yesterday morning, JR the salvage guy hollered out the window of his truck as he drove by — Come and look at this bicycle! I do a U-turn and head back to … Continue reading "The N + 1 Rule?"
Read MoreA FEW MORE SCAVENGED
For WEEK #1: #19 Something with a hole in it #20 A White Dog #21 A Doorway. I think this works: it is not a ’door’, but a doorway to the door ;’) Remaining for week #1: I think I will eventually find a COIN; I may find, but chances are slim, a DETERIORATED BRICK … Continue reading "A FEW MORE SCAVENGED"
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