July 5, 2018 – Cycle 365

Pick, Pull, and Parade, part 2

Posted: July 05, 2018 Under: North America By Bill Stone 2 Comments

After being delayed by all the lovely carburetors, radiators, tires, spark plugs, wires, and assorted automotive debris at the Pick-n-Pull on Old Redwood Highway—see part 1—I sprinted into Healdsburg and arrived at the plaza just as my ace support crew and her band were finishing their first song. Read more at Bill Bikes

Old Olympic Train Station

Posted: July 05, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Suzanne 7 Comments

It’s not so easy to find derelict buildings in Munich – real estate is far too valuable to be left to decay in peace. But there are exceptions. Not exactly an insider tip for people looking for “lost places”, so-called urban explorers, is the deserted Olympic Train Station, built in 1972 for the 1974 Olympic … Continue reading "Old Olympic Train Station"

How to dispose of an elderly bicycle – Melbourne style

Posted: July 05, 2018 Under: Australia By Tony Cullimore 5 Comments

Cycling the Capital City Trail in and around Melbourne I came across this old, rusty bicycle thrown in the river. The waterway may be part of the Yarra but I am not sure of the geography. The trail was passing through an interesting area running under the Westgate Bridge, two train tracks, other roads and … Continue reading "How to dispose of an elderly bicycle – Melbourne style"

Pick, Pull, and Parade, part 1

Posted: July 05, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Bill Stone 3 Comments

As often happens, my ace support crew was playing a gig on the plaza in Healdsburg, in this case as part of the 4th of July festivities. As often happens, I decided to pedal up to Healdsburg for the performance, and then maybe catch a ride home with her. I also had a notion this … Continue reading "Pick, Pull, and Parade, part 1"