I am doing a challenge for myself, but anyone else may certainly join me. It is actually a year-long challenge. Ride and take a photo with or without bike in the picture, on the DAY OF A HOLIDAY each month. Doesn’t matter which holiday, and you may recognize a holiday that not everyone else does. … Continue reading "HOLIDAY DAY RIDING — OCTOBER"
Read MoreMonth: October 2019
LAST MINUTE CHALLENGES ARE FOR THE BIRDS (But Here’s My Entry Anyway)
Of the 10 or so pictures I took in October, almost all of them are flags and NONE of them are birds. Obviously this last minute challenge is a dirty trick of the highest order, but I’m the kind of guy who turns lemons into something that resembles lemonade. So the way I saw it, … Continue reading "LAST MINUTE CHALLENGES ARE FOR THE BIRDS (But Here’s My Entry Anyway)"
Read MoreSpecial October challenge: birds
Here’s a special challenge – show us your best bird photo from October. You’d better hurry though – there are only a few hours left, for those of you that haven’t moved on to November already anyway. Here’s mine, a shot of a Griffon vulture taken yesterday on the ancient walls that surround old Mertola, … Continue reading "Special October challenge: birds"
Read MoreDeja vu all over again
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"
Read MoreChallenge of the month, November 2019: let’s hear it for the children!
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!"
Read MoreMY LAST WAVES FOR THE FLAG CHALLENGE
These banner/flags are everywhere but I chose to post photos of only two. Again, the wind did not cooperate very well for our state flag photo. And a bit of a tribute to our fall season. Seems that here — it is transitioning all too quickly to winter!!
Read MoreBANNER AND 12
What I liked about this banner is that it felt refreshing after seeing all the ghosts, goblins and monsters on exhibit in all the yards. Those are fun, but this struck me as a ‘refreshing’ change. As well, I rather appreciated the bike as a backdrop ;’-). Being the 12th man for the Seattle Seahawks, … Continue reading "BANNER AND 12"
Read MoreOctober Challenge — sort of
New Giro with Retro Bell bicycle helmet stripes added Raleigh ready for a short loop ride around south of town Tote preparing for pick up tomorrow Soybeans harvested Corn ready to go Cardinals Fan — disappointed — maybe next year And right next door — Blue W left over from Cubs World Series win And … Continue reading "October Challenge — sort of"
Read MoreA different sort of “flag”
The Iris is known as a ‘flag’ in the UK. Not sure about in Australia but as I am from the UK I believe it’s an OK term. Anyway, Sue planted a lot of Irises along the side fence and, after they went berserk,she has been digging them up. This one survived or reappeared and … Continue reading "A different sort of “flag”"
Read MoreOctober Challenge — Attn: Lednar
Not quite the same as having a real deal Green Bay flag in hand Happened to see this on a ride to the Post Office and thought Randell might appreciate it. 🙂 This isnt exactly Green Bay territory — former neighbor was from Wiscowsin and actually has a Cheese Head hat.
Read MoreWest County
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"
Read MoreTotally flagged
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"
Read MoreA BANNER BY ANY OTHER NAME IS (I THINK) A FLAG
I had some time to do just one more shortish ride around Elk Grove before taking off for our meandering trip home. Saw this banner at Laguna (many things around here have the word ‘Laguna” as a descriptor) High School. There was some game or something about to happen on this Saturday ride as I … Continue reading "A BANNER BY ANY OTHER NAME IS (I THINK) A FLAG"
Read MoreSearching for flags
On a ride along the Swan River northside my initial plan was foiled by a complete lack of wind which makes taking photos of flags pretty sub-optimal. Luckily around the city a breeze kicked in and I grabbed some snaps along Riverside Drive of some City of Perth tourism flags. Also here is my holiday … Continue reading "Searching for flags"
Read MoreRhymes with Flag
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"
Read MoreKRT 2019
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"
Read MoreThese ‘flags’ need no wind
Camping near Elk Grove at Rancho Seco with Kate, our five year old Grand, I spied these as a challenge entry. Seems anything remotely like a flag qualifies. As we are somewhat on the move, I have limited opportunities for bike riding, but the rides I have done here in California have been delightful. I … Continue reading "These ‘flags’ need no wind"
Read MoreTolay Again
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"
Read MoreOctober Challenge
Flags at the floral shop United States Marine Corps Flag Chicago Cubs fan Another Cubs fan University of Michigan fan Trump fan Another Trump fan directly across the street Happy Fall!
Read MoreA flag as a Wind Sock
Biking along route 89 from Truckee to the Tahoe River bike trail and into Tahoe City is not a long ride, and there is not much to see until you get to the meandering River Trail. But —- I think this flag will fly for the challenge.
Read MoreA flag in Toro
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"
Read MoreLocal flag at half-mast
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"
Read MoreTHE FLAGS SALUTE THE WIND
Today’s bike ride was dedicated solely to finding some flags to photograph for the monthly challenge. After only two minutes of riding the streets of MY Town, I could already see that this was going to be the EASIEST monthly challenge in the entire history of monthly challenges. I must say, until this morning, I … Continue reading "THE FLAGS SALUTE THE WIND"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge: September
Last month my goal was one ride and photo every day. Sometimes it was an effort, either due to rainy weather or a tight schedule or I just didn’t feel like it. But I succeeded and it became a habit. Although I had no such goal for September, again I found myself trying to get … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: September"
Read MoreOctober Challenge
Flags honoring the Fire and Police Departments Flags — fender emblem from an Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera I needed Help with a few of those The Lanes appear to be Trump fans Buy Here – Pay Here – Credit for Everyone!!
Read MoreFlags
Riding around here in Elk Grove and looking for anything interesting. Well found a couple of flag pics to post. Will be here for about another week but not sure how much riding I will be able to get it’s. As much as I can at least ;’-0.
Read MoreFollowing the Inn, Day 4
Finally, the next sequel of our ride…Again great weather, sunny but not too hot. The route is flat with a very gradual but steady gain of altitude, mountains to either side, prettier than yesterday although we are again frequently within earshot of the highway. You can read more HERE:
Read MoreKeep the Flag Flying
I guess it’s time to rally around the flag. I’ve been off the grid for a while, kind of incommunicado. Sometimes life throws stuff at you. Worries about ones you love, insomnia, no energy. And things pass, life goes on. Janos and I are ok, healthy and pedaling. We’ve had some wonderful fall days, and … Continue reading "Keep the Flag Flying"
Read MoreOctober Challenge
Stars and Stripes — POW/MIA — State of Illinois flags Memorial at McFerren Park Patriotic Tribute to Veterans They called JULIE prior to installing a new gas line
Read MoreExploring double track
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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