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 MoreI’d like to apologize for not posting, but I have been riding and using pictures from those rides for my fictional bike tour on Cycleblaze.

I guess the title says it all. Here is one more recent photo of something I’d like to do. Post Views: 69
Read MoreI’D LIKE TO RIDE IN SOME SUN
And lo, we got two days in a row of sunny gorgeous weather. Plus, I did my own ride on a not so gorgeous day in between that was at least warm and dry. Just a few photos to share from sunny ride days. My friends Kathy and Carol rode with me along the Centennial … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO RIDE IN SOME SUN"
Read MoreMixtie Does the Can-Can
Not that kind of Can-Can This kind of can (can) After a winter of collecting cans of all sorts, the ditches here are resplendent with various examples. Wisconsin may have been out drinking us since 1848 but it looks like we are running a close second. HERE is a look at what Mixtie found … Continue reading "Mixtie Does the Can-Can"
Read MoreI’D JUST LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE
Between my availability (camping; family) and the weather (rain, snow, cold, wind) I have ridden my bike much less than I would hope for. I have gotten in a few very short rides but not even enough to take a photo to post here. Today was the day for a nice long one ????????. I … Continue reading "I’D JUST LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE"
Read MoreToday I’d Like to photograph, lambs, a roof and something for Nancy.
First lambs of the year for me, though they look far from new born. It’s been a while since I’ve photographed a thatched roof, so I thought I’d take one of this recently re-thatched cottage, in East Hanney. Then just round the corner in the same village I came across this (this one’s for Nancy). … Continue reading "Today I’d Like to photograph, lambs, a roof and something for Nancy."
Read MoreI’d Like to Ride to the North Fork

And the Huffy Puppy looks like a good candidate 🙂 Arrival at the North Fork Previous flooding has receded And then, on the return to town . . . . . . Huffy turns mile 3000 🙂 🙂 Post Views: 23
Read MoreI’D LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE TO CONCRETE
I cannot post my blog yet even though it is ready! No wifi here, and weak hotspot does not work well for posting photos so I will have to wait until we get home later today. But I wanted to post this photo for Rich. More will be on the blog – check later. All … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE TO CONCRETE"
Read MoreI’D LOVE TO RIDE SOMEPLACE DIFFERENT.
I got the chance for some different riding routes. Today perhaps strictly the trail into the town of Concrete ????. Go to my blog to see more… https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com Post Views: 15
Read MoreI’D LIKE TO RIDE TO MEET UP WITH A FRIEND
Once a month, when weather allows, I try to bike over for tea time at my friend Ann’s place. It’s been a while and finally there is some good weather coming. However, Ann is unavailable for a our tea time this month. She is near the top of my list for a time in April. … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO RIDE TO MEET UP WITH A FRIEND"
Read MoreMarch I’d-Rides

We are almost a week into the month and I haven’t posted a single ride yet. But I have been on the usual short rides, weather permitting, and if it’s just long enough to stretch my legs and breathe some fresh air – and freeze the tip of my fingers and toes. As for the … Continue reading "March I’d-Rides"
Read MoreI’D LIKE TO DO AN ERRAND BY BIKE
Since weather prevented me from doing my bank errand by bike, I have been sad about that. The drive up teller said hello to me and that she really had a hard time recognizing me out of my biking gear! I almost never do this errand by car. I roped Susan into hooking up the … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO DO AN ERRAND BY BIKE"
Read MoreI’d like to ride huffy to the conservation club

Yes its heavy! — It’s my Huffy 🙂 Re-routed the gear cable to the 3 speed hub which necessitated an adjustment to the gear indicator at the rear hub Time for a road test! Not a bad morning 30’sF but gentle breeze Rode out to the Conservation Club which is actually a mile and a … Continue reading "I’d like to ride huffy to the conservation club"
Read MoreI’D LIKE TO CHECK ON THE STUMP
After all the whining I did in my reply to Rich’s recent post about weather keeping me indoors, I got to ride today!!!! It rained for all of the morning so I gave in and drove for my couple of errands I had planned to do by bike. After being back home for a few … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO CHECK ON THE STUMP"
Read MoreI’d like to go moraine surfing
So I did 🙂 Nice morning, a little chilly, a light breeze from the south Up the backslope and down the fore slope and reverse South on 1550E to 3800N and pretty much ascend the backslope of the Ellis Moraine from the North Fork valley southward That is another moraine running thru town Here we … Continue reading "I’d like to go moraine surfing"
Read MoreFOOD RELATED
I didn’t know where to go with this, and perhaps I should go nowhere! This is a non-bike thing so I looked for another page. On the forum page no one has posted there in about 5 years so I ditched that idea. Articles was the only other chance I have. Here it is — … Continue reading "FOOD RELATED"
Read MoreThe I’ds of March

The I’ds of March Pretty simple wide open challenge to start of this month Do something on or with your bicycle you would like to do For example: I’d like to ride my bicycle to the North Fork River I’d like to ride my bicycle to . . . . . ???? Then, go do it, … Continue reading "The I’ds of March"
Read MoreLast B’s and R’s

And good Riddance Febberery! The Raleigh finally got back in the action HERE is what the Royal Heron found . . . March is almost upon us and the new Challenge will be posted shortly Thanks for the participation! Post Views: 13
Read MoreLAST RIDE IN FEB?/LAST R&B POST?
I have to say it with question marks just in case there is a wee bit of a chance the weather may not be as bad as they predict for the next several days. Today was not the gorgeous day of yesterday, but Vera, or maybe Tina Tern, and I got in quite a nice … Continue reading "LAST RIDE IN FEB?/LAST R&B POST?"
Read MoreSometimes Brrr but not always

Couldn’t find any B’s or R’s for the featured image, but I liked the mossy logs a lot. Well maybe Brown, Branches and Bark. I’m getting kind of repetitive, though. Up until today we had been having some really nice weather. In spite of which I haven’t been taking a lot of pictures for the … Continue reading "Sometimes Brrr but not always"
Read MoreHuffy Goes B ‘n R ing

The “Hoofy Poopy” as it is affectionately known (because it IS a crappy bicycle even by my incredibly low standards) — But, I like it 😉 Did I mention my incredibly low standards? Prepares to go on the hunt for B’s and R’s with its Red Blinky and Red Reflector Huffy finds Boulders and notices … Continue reading "Huffy Goes B ‘n R ing"
Read MoreBlizzard on Bald Mountain

It almost never snows in Santa Rosa. The flurries last night were unusual. What’s more, overnight the hills around here received more snow than they have in probably 40 or 50 years. Naturally, I decided to head for higher elevations in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park where I thought I might find a couple of inches … Continue reading "Blizzard on Bald Mountain"
Read MoreNEW BIKE FINDS STUFF
I have not yet officially named my TERN, but am thinking of ”Vera”. That is for one of my favorite British t.v. shows of the same name. But the vote is still out and if I think of something better, I will change it. Anyone have any suggestions? It was a 34 degree day with … Continue reading "NEW BIKE FINDS STUFF"
Read MoreShoveling, Shoveling, Shoveling and Riding

Perhaps you heard Minnesota got a pretty big snow storm this week. It was on the national news. I think MY Town got about 18 inches. That’s okay, because I kind of like snow. I even like SHOVELING snow. It’s my second favorite wintertime activity. Bicycle riding is my #1 favorite, of course. After a … Continue reading "Shoveling, Shoveling, Shoveling and Riding"
Read MoreNEW BIKE
A couple of you are on my list for email notification when I do a post on my blog. Most of you are not ont that list so I feel I MUST tell you about this one because there is little that is more exciting than a New Bike Day ???♀️. Go to the blog … Continue reading "NEW BIKE"
Read MoreWinter Storm Olive — You were Bad
While other areas received Snow and Ice, we stayed in the ‘warm sector’ and got lots of rain. Lots of rain Fortunate for us — not so much so for the ice storm areas in N Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan, or the inundation of snow in Minnesota Centurian about to set off to investigate … Continue reading "Winter Storm Olive — You were Bad"
Read MoreLOTS OF B OUT TODAY
I found a window and took it. Sun at the start some light rain for only a few minutes, and clouds that opened back up for sun at the end. Once home, torrential rain started. Phew, missed the bad part of the day by getting out early. Blown down limbs & Branches from last night’s … Continue reading "LOTS OF B OUT TODAY"
Read MoreMount Impossible: The Rest of the Story
I realize I came off as being the villain in my last post and you folks rightly called me out on it. I felt so bad about my appearance of evilness that I just had to come back and set the record straight. Allow me to refresh your memory. In the post referred to above, … Continue reading "Mount Impossible: The Rest of the Story"
Read MoreA Few B’s and R’s
Beautiful morning for a Ride Stopped at a Bridge and stream Banks Blurry photo of leaves Below the water Rubbish pitched into the stream valley 🙁 Bicycle Bark and Branches Later that day a Ride on the Kickapoo Rail Trail w/Bright Blue sky Gnarly Bark and sawed off Branches White Bark of … Continue reading "A Few B’s and R’s"
Read MoreRRRRRAINY RIDE
If Greg can ride in all that snow, I can surely ride in some rain. I waited for mid morning when the rain was ”light” but it was definitely consistent and with a little headwind if at times felt more that ”light”. Rain puddles Raindrops Rainlegs Red Table and Chairs And a few Bs Barbershop … Continue reading "RRRRRAINY RIDE"
Read MoreSome B’s and R’s and many Branches

I’ll start with the Branches on the old weeping Beech tree in the featured image. I pass it fairly often and recently I thought that some of the large branches were broken and lying on the ground. Today I took a closer look and saw that the branches, although resting on the ground, were healthy … Continue reading "Some B’s and R’s and many Branches"
Read MoreB’s ‘n R’s
Round Railroad Crossing Sign Containers that look like Boxes Brick Barricade and Round Storm Drain Post Views: 15
Read MoreThe Reckless Mr. Bing Bong and I Climbed a Really Huge Mountain

You probably didn’t know that sometimes my bike and I like to ride to the base of one of Greg-world’s major mountains, then go off-road to climb up to the summit. It’s true, we do. Here is a photo-documentary of our most recent mountain climbing expedition. ************ I must admit, all that ice-biking and igloo-building … Continue reading "The Reckless Mr. Bing Bong and I Climbed a Really Huge Mountain"
Read MoreR & DOUBLE B
It was a short ride in the COLD yesterday. Total cloud cover and 37 degrees was much colder than sunny 40 degrees of the day before. Though I am surely glad that I did ride, it was not near as much fun for me as the sunny ride was. Got some for our challenge at … Continue reading "R & DOUBLE B"
Read MoreA DAY RIDE
A few photos from yesterdays journey. River Thame near Stadhampton. Ford at Ewelme. Cress beds at Ewelme. St. Botophs’ Church, Swyncombe. Church yard, Syncombe. Beech woods near Stoke Row. Maharajah’s Well, Stoke Row. Another great day out on the bike. Post Views: 23
Read MoreR & B TWOFERS
I am so happy that I pushed myself out into the 36 degree day ;’). After swapping my fingerless gloves for warm mittens, donning my multiple top and bottom layers and adding my helmet liner I was ready for the transition from that California weather ;’). It was cold enough that I was not too … Continue reading "R & B TWOFERS"
Read MoreThe B’s Continue . . . . Adding R’s

Ride!! R you ready for March and Spring? I certainly am! So, for the second half of Febberery include anything beginning in R R we ready for March and Spring? Yes we R!! (Those of us in the Southern Hemisphere . . . maybe not) Anyway, no problem still posting B‘s — they are still … Continue reading "The B’s Continue . . . . Adding R’s"
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day!

Beautiful blue sky today, almost made me forget to dress warmly enough. It wasn’t all that warm, just relatively warm. The days are longer, though. I got home at 5:15 and it was still light! Post Views: 13
Read MoreBEE-lieve it or Not, More B’s
B’s
Bridge Railing Bolt Blue Beer Can Bleachers Basketball court, Blue Barrel, Blue door Tree beginning to Bud Sycamore tree Bark Shagbark Hickory Bark Shaggy Bark, Bifurcation, Branches Bait Box Utility Boxes Happy Birth-Year Huffy!! Post Views: 14
Read MoreBranches and More

The weather has been more favorable the past days, at last. Today it was 8C/46F and sunny with just a bit of wind. Here are some of my B’s from yesterday and today. Post Views: 10
Read MoreB is for Bark and Blocks
After nice sun-shiny albeit breezy ride to the Post Office in the morning, when the time came to head to Danville and CEO’s appointment, the clouds rolled in and the wind became ferocious Took the opportunity to go to Kickapoo State Park anyway with the hope that staying in the wooded areas would abate the … Continue reading "B is for Bark and Blocks"
Read MoreSOME Bs IN MORRO BAY
Have not had much riding opportunity these past couple of days, but we are having a great time visiting with our friends. Yesterday they led us from their house in Cayucos to the small town of Morro Bay where Susan and I got in a short but nice ride. Before starting our ride we had … Continue reading "SOME Bs IN MORRO BAY"
Read MoreRide to the Post Office

CEO has a few Valentine Cards to mail What ever cards I send, I get at the Dollar Store, and note on the back . . . .”I didn’t care enough to send the very best” 🙂 The Post Office is about 8/10ths of a mile Photos taken approximately every block going there and a … Continue reading "Ride to the Post Office"
Read MoreB is for Blooming

Tuesday February 7 A very encouraging sign are the Blooming snow drops and hellabores in the neighbor’s garden! The Blue sky was also a beautiful sight to see! I chose to ride my little loop through the forest as it was again around 3C/37F and the trails were clear – I thought. I had cycled … Continue reading "B is for Blooming"
Read MoreI STILL B IN ELK GROVE
I took a longer ride today and though I liked most of it and all of what I saw, there were parts that were not good. That would be the 8-10 miles on 2 roads with high speed traffic and no shoulder/bike lane. The saving grace was the the traffic was a bit on the … Continue reading "I STILL B IN ELK GROVE"
Read MoreGIVE ME A B
Trying to get in another couple of rides before we move on for more and different adventures. I rode one of the first rides I ever did when first visiting Sarah in Elk Grove. This time I was more familiar and did not get totally confused by the directions on RWGPS!! Can’t fool me now. … Continue reading "GIVE ME A B"
Read MoreBrrrrr Finding B’s
High 30’s F which isn’t so bad, but the wind sinks the wind chill into the 20’s Diamond Back sets off in search of B‘s At the park with flags in full fly The Black top paving is suffering freeze/thaw Blue Street Sign / Bluish Sky Blue Dumpster Blue Bird Busses (Seriously) Burl Boarded-up Former … Continue reading "Brrrrr Finding B’s"
Read MoreAnother Morning Ride
Cold start to the day, though nice and sunny with light winds. Pollarded willow tree by the village pond and Sunningwell Art School. These are becoming quite common in rural villages, making good use of old phone boxes. Back to Steventon checking out the progress to the replacement roof, the stonework was being repointed on … Continue reading "Another Morning Ride"
Read MorePutting the D in Feb uary

That’s not a typo, I meant D. I was looking for words with D for another challenge and I guess I’m not good at multi-tasking because I completely forgot about poor B. That other challenge, by the way, is a photo challenge on Flickr. The group is called February Alphabet Fun and you do a … Continue reading "Putting the D in Feb uary"
Read MoreB IN AND AROUND ELK GROVE
While here in northern California the weather has been good and not so good, but not cold ;.’). When was the last time you did something for the first time? I can answer that with: February 2, 2023 ;’). We took the girls on a Rail Bike adventure. None of us had done this before … Continue reading "B IN AND AROUND ELK GROVE"
Read MoreA Bunch of B’s

I was attacked by a swarm of B’s while trying to ride my bike this morning. Luckily, it came during the Febellary Challenge. Here are a few pictures of some of those B’s. Those B’s weren’t the kind of Bees that sting, thank goodness. My hands did get stung a little bit by the B … Continue reading "A Bunch of B’s"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge: January 2023

I didn’t realize it until now, but I have recorded my days on my bike with photos five years consecutively. Here’s to another five. I say that a bit with tongue in cheek. I don’t expect to be as active at the age of 87 going on 88 as I am now. It’s a knock … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: January 2023"
Read MoreTrees with no leaves

Someone parked an empty chair among trees with no leaves near the end of the trail in “bandit country” beyond Willowside Road. I had one of those sudden flashes of memory. Song with No Words (Tree with No Leaves) by David Crosby Post Views: 20
Read MorePutting the B in Feb uary

It wasn’t all that cold so I decided a short ride was in order. Well, it’s B for Brevity. I rode to the post office and the wind was so strong that I decided to go right back home. Don’t want any Broken Bones. On my way I spotted some Blooming Branches of witch hazel, … Continue reading "Putting the B in Feb uary"
Read MoreB FOR FEBRUARY
With a full family day yesterday, I didn’t have time to post my morning ride. I basically did the same ride as the morning before, but added a few loops. I found Burls on these Bare trees. And Bare Branches Backed By Blue Sky. A Bench for two next to a Bike. And on my … Continue reading "B FOR FEBRUARY"
Read MoreHappy ? Groundhog Day!
February Challenge #1
Black Diamond Back leans against the ‘warty’ Bark of a hackberry tree Small Blister on the decal has been there since new Back then, 1994, Diamond Back was two words A Barren Bean Field A Blue Bud Light can between little snow Banks Jersey Barrier Bridge – Stream Bank – Branches Blurry photo of a … Continue reading "February Challenge #1"
Read MoreMorning Ride
On the outskirts of Shippon. Close to Besselsleigh. The other side of Besselsleigh. Steventon. Post Views: 17
Read MoreCannery

The city wanted to build affordable (???) apartments here, but they also wanted to preserve the teetering walls (that’s all that remains) of the historic cannery building. So the plans retain the old walls, and construction is underway along the Greenway. Not sure if the graffiti stays. More at Bill Bikes Post Views: 17
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Day 18

I was already resigned to no more rides this month, I even finished my website monthly ride page and published it two days ahead of time. Today I revised it. The sky brightened and when the temperature went up to +3C/37F, I grabbed my camera and went for a last ride in January. My camera … Continue reading "January Challenge Day 18"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #15 – FINAL RIDE FOR JANUARY
Needing to be back to drive Lucy to Horseback Riding camp, I opted for a ride around the lagoons in the neighborhood. There are some very pricey homes around the lagoons and actually everywhere around here. But the great water views cost the most. Of course the lagoons are gated for the rich! I have … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #15 – FINAL RIDE FOR JANUARY"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #15
Why it is as cold in northern California as it is at home. Wait, I just checked. Nope at home it was in the 20s this morning! But 39 here this morning felt a bit nippy in itself. The clear blue sun-filled sky made up for a lot of strong headwind I had on today’s … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #15"
Read MoreFebruary Challenge
Putting the B in February -or- Febberery if you are from around here 😉 I’m thinking with all the Bareness around this time of year for most of us, we should look for denuded View Blockers that display: Interesting Branches, Bark, Bumps, Burls, or even a Bare area devoid of much of anything (Helen suggests … Continue reading "February Challenge"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #14
It never matters how many or how few the miles when I get to ride with these guys! Here we are in Elk Grove, California and …… it rains! BUT, my Pacific Northwest gals did not flinch about riding to Walgreens for some needed items. Did not matter if it was only a 5 mile … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #14"
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Day 17

Another cold ride We have had snow and wind and ice and I hadn’t ridden my bike in nine days. However, I think it was mostly the dreary grey sky that kept me off my bike, not all days saw snow and ice on the roads. Today the sky was dreary grey, too, but there … Continue reading "January Challenge Day 17"
Read MoreWho Knew?

The Diamond Back was so exuberant to get out for another ride it went off road blazing thru a ditch full of snow! Here it stands quite proud of its Ogre-like accomplishment Post Views: 16
Read MoreWaterfalls and 2022 Cycling Roundup

Hello Cycle365.Lifers, The featured photo shows me at Sorrento Beach, the waves on the ocean are the only natural falling water you’ll see around here this time of year, boy, I wish we could have a huge thunderstorm, this never- ending sunshine I find quite boring. Actually, in winter we have some impressive waterfalls just … Continue reading "Waterfalls and 2022 Cycling Roundup"
Read MoreWaterfall
JANUARY RIDE #13
There came a hint of sun that helped get me out for my ride. I was fooled by the diffused sun that was soon to be taken over by the clouds and cold air. But the ride was good. Nothing too exciting and I was not sure I would find something to share from this … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #13"
Read MoreUnum

A lovely day, hitting at least 70° F, so I scooted downtown to see the new “Unum” piece at Courthouse Square. Very nice, although a crew was working on it and blocking my shots. Unfortunately, no sign of our ice sculpture contest. A little more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 18
Read MoreHastings, Minnesota: Serving You Heaps of Snow Since 1867

The morning started out with a hazy sun, no wind and pretty warm air (28-degrees F). The roads have even been clearing themselves of ice. I daresay, the riding was quite pleasant. That’s a darn good thing too, because this weekend I’ll be waking up to sub-zero temperatures again. Oh well, whatever. I had ridden … Continue reading "Hastings, Minnesota: Serving You Heaps of Snow Since 1867"
Read MoreA Short Ride!

Holy Smokes!!! What is THAT?? The Sun?? Better take advantage, even though its cold and windy — they say a winter storm is coming Short ride south to the North Fork Diamond Back just west of the North Fork on 4000N There goes Skinny Schwinny headed back to town — the greenish tinge is winter … Continue reading "A Short Ride!"
Read MoreMY Town Celebrates Ice

This weekend, I rode downtown and couldn’t help but notice there was more activity going on than usual on a Saturday morning. I conducted an investigation (which involved nothing more than asking a guy on the sidewalk what was going on) and learned the annual Hastings Chamber of Commerce Ice Sculpting Contest was taking place … Continue reading "MY Town Celebrates Ice"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #12
In a way I am surprised, and pleasantly so, to have gotten 12 rides this wet and stormy month. And I must say, being the challenging month it has been, Rich’s challenge has been spot on! And a motivational tool for me to ride more than I might have. Thank you Rich. Colder and damper … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #12"
Read MoreDebris

The rain stopped a few days ago. Santa Rosa Creek much reduced in flow. But tons of debris remain on and along the Greenway. The photo shows piles of detritus covering the banks of the creek at Willowside Road. Post Views: 20
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Day 16

Lots and lots of snow today and it’s still going strong. So I guess yesterday was really the last day on my bike for a while. It was kind of a borderline day. The roads and paths were clear, at least the ones I chose, and it was around 2C/28F. With some snow from above … Continue reading "January Challenge Day 16"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #11
What a beautiful day! It was still a bit chilly, but even the filtered sun in the thinly clouded sky was plenty to keep me happy. As we are showing our usual rides, here is a photo of the road I take just about every time for one of my routes from home. A lot, … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #11"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #10
Yesterday’s heavy rainfall left this morning with heavy dampness on the ground and in the air which made my ride start later than I like. That had me shorten my ride once again to get home before it got colder and darker. Throughout the ride I had only a few minor sun breaks peek out … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #10"
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Day 15

When I looked at the weather forecast yesterday, I said to myself, well no riding my bike for the next ten days. The temperature wasn’t expected to rise above freezing and snow was predicted. So the snow and -6C/21F this morning didn’t surprise me. But it didn’t feel that bad when I was out on … Continue reading "January Challenge Day 15"
Read MoreBridges and a Smiley Face
Bright sunny crisp day, too cold (for me) to go far today so just a gentle trundle. This ancient bridge spans Swift Ditch close to its confluence with the Thames. Swift Ditch is a back water of the main stream and cut the long corner of the river as it flows through Abingdon. The land … Continue reading "Bridges and a Smiley Face"
Read MoreYo Ho Ho, and a Bottle of Rum / A Pirate’s Life for ME . . .

Nancy wrote a great story yesterday about the tree stump in her neighborhood that is frequently redecorated to fit every occasion. That reminded me of a similar story in my own neighborhood. This story is more recent in its development, but what it lacks in history, it makes up for in gaudy flamboyance. This particular … Continue reading "Yo Ho Ho, and a Bottle of Rum / A Pirate’s Life for ME . . ."
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #9
Yesterday’a morning peek out the window showed me mist, fog, wind and dark clouds. I was not too hopeful for a ride but by about 11:00 I could not deny the (one) sun break and no rain so I saddled up. I did not go far and did a shortened version of my neighborhood loops … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #9"
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Days 13, 14

Two days of 2C/36F. Monday we had a touch of sun and with all my warming winter things on it felt okay. Today at 9:00 it was still below freezing and I again couldn’t face getting on my bike for the ride to tai chi. In the afternoon I made up for it and took … Continue reading "January Challenge Days 13, 14"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #8
Sometimes 42 degrees feels so cold to me. That was the case as I started my morning ride. The sun was out most of the day, it never got what one would call ”warm” even though the temp climbed to 45, and the slight headwind added to my sensation of being colder than I expected. … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #8"
Read MoreWhat’s That? Blue Sky?

The sun rose at 7:45 a.m. to reveal a clear blue sky. Plus, the air temperature was already 33-degrees ABOVE zero with a predicted high of 37-degrees. WEIRD! I doubt the spring-like thaw will completely take care of MY Town’s ice problem, but it should put a little dent in it. Either way, I was … Continue reading "What’s That? Blue Sky?"
Read More5th Annual D K Drew Memorial Ride
Its now 5 years since my father in law, Doug, passed away. Every year since our youngest son Neale and myself have done a ride in Doug’s memory. We try to cover together in kilometres the number of years he lived (86). We meet at a mutually convenient place around 6 miles from where each … Continue reading "5th Annual D K Drew Memorial Ride"
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Days 10, 11, 12

Just another loop for ride 10, and again mild weather. The woods are looking so drab these days. The paved path through the forest in the featured picture is what we call the autobahn. It’s a popular route leading out of Munich to the south and is teeming with cyclists in good weather. Ride 11 … Continue reading "January Challenge Days 10, 11, 12"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #7
As they say — what a difference a day makes! Yesterday it was sunny and temps climbed to 59 degrees from morning 47. Needless to say — I went for a nice bike ride, and am so happy that I did (as usual) as today will be filled with clouds, rain and temps back down … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #7"
Read MoreBetween the Showers
Managed to get a couple times today between bouts of rain, it’s a reoccurring theme to my and others rides in recent postings. The Three Amigos in Steventon, I had to return and capture all three. Not so placid today. This and the following shots are from this afternoons trundle, checking out the flood waters … Continue reading "Between the Showers"
Read MoreMore riding in the rain

I’ve been making an effort to get out for brief rides in the rain, of which we’ve had no shortage for the past three weeks. I have reservations for an expedition this summer, pedaling that will probably feature plenty of wind, rain, and chill. So I gotta test various combinations of gear in similar conditions … Continue reading "More riding in the rain"
Read MoreMore Winter Stuff

It has been a different kind of winter here in MY Town. True, the cold temperatures have been pretty normal, and the amount of snow hasn’t been too far above the average. The main difference has been the ICE. Almost every snowstorm has been preceded by freezing rain. Then the snow covers the frozen rain. … Continue reading "More Winter Stuff"
Read MoreRainy day maintenance
JANUARY RIDE #6
Two sunny days in a row! I almost let this one get by me as I took my bike into the shop for some minor work and it was cold and damp, not at all inviting for a ride. Once back home, the sun came shining through and I hopped onto Susan’s bike for an … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #6"
Read MoreRain continues
A Failure and a Gruesome Location
I failed dismally this to find the restored section of the Wilts and Berks Canal located in the village Grove. Its not that big a place but I couldn’t locate it. Found my way to the village green in West Hanney for a quick bite. This innocuous looking bridge is called Gallows Bridge on my … Continue reading "A Failure and a Gruesome Location"
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Day 9

In my previous post I also wrote Day 9, but I was getting ahead of myself, in other words confused. Anyway, today’s ride was Day 9 for sure. Kind of grey, but on and off we had some pale sun, so it wasn’t a bleak grey, and it was warm enough that I didn’t need … Continue reading "January Challenge Day 9"
Read MoreKennekuk Park Revisted
When Illinois gives you a 50F sunny afternoon in January, it best to take advantage of it Parked at the Visitor Center and rode most of the roads and alcoves north of there Diamond Back got the call to duty today Riding into Hickory Hollow View of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River … Continue reading "Kennekuk Park Revisted"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #5
As I wrote on my fb page — today day was indeed a gift after the other weather that has had us grumpy and somewhat housebound lately. Sunny ALL day and 50 degrees is beautiful on this early January day. I got my friend Shelly to ride with me along a local trail where these … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #5"
Read MoreJanuary Challenge Days 6, 7, 8

It hasn’t been sunny every day, but we have had a couple of very bright days. If January would just continue in this vein. January 6 is Three Kings Day. I have no pictures of the three kings making their rounds, but there were a lot of cyclists out in the mild weather. Janos’s bike … Continue reading "January Challenge Days 6, 7, 8"
Read MoreJANUARY RIDE #4
ERRANDS. Errands by bike will most always get me on the saddle ;’-). Today I wanted to get out early enough to miss the forecasted wind advisory and rain! I was on my bike at 8:45 to miss those weather things. Note, this is only the 4th ride I have been on this year!! First … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #4"
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