As usual, the short story for each ride is on my blog. https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com I have been fortunate to get in plenty of riding this month, and will hope for some dry days in February for more.
Read MoreMonth: January 2021
Walks and Rides: January 2021
My Cycle Days Challenge has now morphed into Walks and Rides. I decided to reset my cycle challenge goal and put walking on par with riding my bike. Certainly a win for my health if not an immediate win on the pleasure account. HERE is the post on my website and as usual there are … Continue reading "Walks and Rides: January 2021"
Read MoreDodging raindrops, fights, and traffic
The big “atmospheric river” of rain clobbered much of California a couple of days ago. Santa Rosa withstood high winds and a few inches of precipitation, but nothing like the deluge farther south which washed out Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast. And, despite the rainstorms, we remain far, far behind our normal rainfall … Continue reading "Dodging raindrops, fights, and traffic"
Read MoreA Surprise
Although it wasn’t that cold, the wind dissuaded us from getting on our bikes this morning. We took a walk instead and saw that most of the snow had melted and there were plenty (a plethora?) of big puddles. That wasn’t a big surprise. Our weather is fairly predictable and the forecasts reliable. But no … Continue reading "A Surprise"
Read MoreFebruary’s Challenge: Hazards
Folks might be getting a false sense of security: there’s a vaccination for the virus, we have a new administration here in our country, the insurrection was unsuccessful. life is good, or at least getting better. You can’t let your guard down though. You might avoid falling against that thorny ocotillo on your left, only … Continue reading "February’s Challenge: Hazards"
Read MoreICICLES: Frozen Sticks of Beauty? Or Winter’s Army of Ninja Killers? (An Essay By Storm Chaser Greg)
Words of Introduction Hi folks, Storm Chaser Greg here. I’m pleased to be your guest-writer today, because ICICLES are a very important subject and I believe nobody is more qualified to tell you about them than I am. Let me start with the question of whether icicles are symbols of winter beauty, or ice-cold assassins. … Continue reading "ICICLES: Frozen Sticks of Beauty? Or Winter’s Army of Ninja Killers? (An Essay By Storm Chaser Greg)"
Read MorePolygonised Animal Statue Canopy Thingamajigs
Well this Polygon Challenge was doing my head in, I was getting desperate and just taking a photo of a stop sign was becoming a distinct possibility. Then as I passed these new statues at South Perth I did a closer inspection and discovered that they were an amalgam of steel polygons…Eureka. Out the front … Continue reading "Polygonised Animal Statue Canopy Thingamajigs"
Read MoreNOTHING NEW TO SEE HERE
I’ve been away from the works of some of my favorite authors for a couple of days, so I couldn’t wait to get back to some serious reading. This morning I got up and started reading some new and interesting works of literature: -There was a fine Hank Aaron reminiscence that also taught me a … Continue reading "NOTHING NEW TO SEE HERE"
Read MoreThe Day after Rain
I haven’t been out with any photography club friends for so, so many months. When emailing with a fellow member, I mentioned I had been shooting a little on hikes and bike rides. He said he’d like to go with me sometime. Today, was supposed to be dry (it was) and in the mid-50’s (it … Continue reading "The Day after Rain"
Read MoreA Quick Ride Before the Snow
We’re expecting a winter storm this afternoon and into tomorrow, followed by a few days of very cold temperatures, so I decided to get out for a short and chilly ride before the snow starts. I just did a ride into town and back, total of about eight miles, but stopped to take a photo … Continue reading "A Quick Ride Before the Snow"
Read MoreTucson mural crawl
Well, this wasn’t literally a crawl. It was a walk, so I can post this ramble through Tucson under the new Walks and Hikes category, thanks to our egalitarian site administrator Rocky. Tucson is in a league of its own with its stellar galaxy of murals. If you’re not that into wall art though, there … Continue reading "Tucson mural crawl"
Read MoreBlizzard by our standards
It snowed all day yesterday and into the night. Today it was pretty windy, too. I don’t know what Greg the Weatherman would say, but this might be the closest we will come to a blizzard. We have lots of snow for sure even if it’s not a blizzard and every day I go walking … Continue reading "Blizzard by our standards"
Read MoreI’m a fan of tetracontapentagons
Quick, without counting: how many sides in a tetracontapentagon? 44, you say? Close, but no Louisville Slugger. That’s the number on the late, great Hank Aaron’s uniform, the hero we paid tribute to on today’s ride. Read on for the correct answer to today’s puzzler, and much more.
Read MoreChalk Hill
We decided to try another hike-and-bike expedition today. We drove up to Shiloh Ranch Regional Park. My ace support pulled on her boots to hike the park. I saddled up the Ogre to pedal Chalk Hill Road. Back in two hours, we agreed. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreA Walking Day (and Some Wintery Photos)
Yesterday dawned as a cold, blustery day here in Vermont, with a few inches of new snow from overnight. I decided to skip the bike ride today and instead managed to get out for two walks. I thought this would be a good chance to show off some winter scenery. The first was a walk … Continue reading "A Walking Day (and Some Wintery Photos)"
Read MoreAlong the River and Through the Woods On a Chilly Day
For fans of rivers and view-blockers, don’t worry because I will be showing some pictures of those things pretty soon. First, however, I want to address the “Chilly Day” part of my title. Ask any denizen of MY Town about our winter so far and they reply something like this: “You call THIS a winter? … Continue reading "Along the River and Through the Woods On a Chilly Day"
Read MoreWinter Relents
We have had two mild days with temperatures around 10°C and I was on my bike for the first time in three weeks! Janos and I rode our winter loops, only paved surfaces since the paths in the woods are still snowy, icy or muddy. But happy to be on our bikes. Not too much … Continue reading "Winter Relents"
Read MoreTHIRD WEEK OF JANUARY RIDES PHOTOS
Week number three of January brought weather of many descriptions, but we could just about always count on clouds, damp and cold ;’-). Look here for the stories. http://Adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com
Read MorePOLYS BE GON
Blame Laura, but I have found a few more polygons as my final entry ;’-). But first, I must say what a relaxed wakening this morning without a worry of what he may have done in the night! Breathing easier now. Polygons. I don’t know if this first one will pass the committee as the … Continue reading "POLYS BE GON"
Read MoreJust a Few More Polygons
I’ve gotten out for rides the last couple of days, doing what’s become my standard ride this winter, up and down Route 30 near my house. A little repetitive perhaps, but at least it’s getting outside, and at least it’s riding a bike. I stopped at an old favorite spot, the viewing platform under the … Continue reading "Just a Few More Polygons"
Read MorePoly wants a …
Poly wants a walker. Did that crack you up? Oh no, I have ‘gon too far, these are the worst puns yet. I might get kicked off this site if I don’t watch out. Even Rachael might put her foot down, somewhere she said she was getting very tired of those awful puns. Okay, but … Continue reading "Poly wants a …"
Read MoreAN ARTICLE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES’ ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTION
Cycle365 Recognizes New Poet Laureate According to a press release issued by the highly esteemed Cycle365 website this morning, Gregory S. (Gregblood) Garceau has been recognized as the official Poet Laureate of the bicycling world. The announcement was a MAJOR disappointment to 95% of the readership who backed the more mature works of “Suzanne” and … Continue reading "AN ARTICLE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES’ ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTION"
Read MoreThe Poet Laureate of our cycling world
One of the satisfactions of being an administrator for this website is the opportunity to bestow honors for exceptional achievement. I hereby designate Gregory Garceau the Poet Laureate for Cycle365. You may not be aware of the impressive body of work he’s been contributing to over on CycleBlaze, but the Awards Committee felt that his … Continue reading "The Poet Laureate of our cycling world"
Read MoreGon for a Walk
It doesn’t look like I will be getting on my bike any time soon. The winter weather continues and it is seldom is warmer than +1°C during the day. That is fine for walking, although if I had my druthers +10° would be more to my liking. But then I probably wouldn’t walk but ride. … Continue reading "Gon for a Walk"
Read MoreHiking With My Heroes
My appreciation goes out to Rocky for expanding the scope of Cycle365 to include hiking and other outdoor activities. In return, my pledge to her (and to everybody else) is to not take advantage of the new rules by posting frivolous junk every time I go out of the house. EXCEPT FOR TODAY! I’ve been … Continue reading "Hiking With My Heroes"
Read MoreSECOND WEEK JANUARY RIDES/PHOTOS
We have had our share of rain this week/month, but there have been enough breaks with dry (and at times, some sun!) to get in some bike riding. https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com
Read MoreGigantic, Scary Monsters
It probably wasn’t fair to end yesterday’s post with such a cryptic hint of dread. But, as I said, the first half of my bike ride had been so nice that –at the time — I only wanted to write about the pleasant stuff. I didn’t even want to THINK about the frightful events that … Continue reading "Gigantic, Scary Monsters"
Read MorePOLY GON CRACKERS…
A few more polygons for this month’s challenge. That’s all I got. I am not sure if I will find more, but of course will keep my eyes roving.
Read MoreIt Was Such A Nice, Pleasant, Uneventful Bike Ride . . . At First
A couple of days ago I noticed that the Reckless Mr. Bing Bong’s steering was kind of sluggish. At the time I thought maybe the reason for that was the heavy load of groceries I was carrying. All the weight was on my right side in a single pannier. I had no doubt that lop-sidedness … Continue reading "It Was Such A Nice, Pleasant, Uneventful Bike Ride . . . At First"
Read MoreHiking in Sabino Canyon
Scott and I finally got out on a real hike in Tucson and it was wonderful! We’d been waiting for a day that wasn’t good for cycling. The day was very windy and on the chilly side but the hiking was great! It was very windy at first but we were soon walking in a … Continue reading "Hiking in Sabino Canyon"
Read MoreSevens!
So in case you haven’t noticed the pattern here yet, my plan is to post polygons in series, featuring one level at a time until I reach one I can’t find. Unlikely I’ll be able to make it up to Bob’s magnificent icosohedron, but hopefully I can at least break into double figures. Today, sevens, … Continue reading "Sevens!"
Read MoreWander in a Woodland
Since the weather turned colder, I’ve been trying to do an in-the-woods hike each week. Thursday I did my third short hike. We live very close to a donor-supported public park called The Parklands of Floyds Fork. It’s comprised of four individual parks joined together with a 20-mile bike path. I’ve been riding there since … Continue reading "Wander in a Woodland"
Read MoreCult of polygony – Victoria chapter
I have only been for short rides out in the flood plain and haven’t felt like pulling my camera out on rides for the few natural polygons I’ve seen. But I did do a swing through the village on the way home the other day to get some polygons so I can remain part of … Continue reading "Cult of polygony – Victoria chapter"
Read MoreHexagons have six sides
First off, I have to say how disappointed I’m feeling about this Cycle365 group and it’s questionable arithmetic skills. I was sure that someone would point out that the feature photo of my latest post, A Pair of Pentagons, was actually a trapezoid, a four sided figure. I knew this of course – five is … Continue reading "Hexagons have six sides"
Read MoreReally, Really, REALLY Bad Polygon Pictures and Puns
One could argue that I titled this post “Really, Really, REALLY Bad Polygon Pictures and Puns” as a cynical ploy to get people to read it. Can anybody really resist looking at something THAT bad? Probably not. Look how many truly awful movies have gone on to become huge cult classics. “Plan 9 From Outer … Continue reading "Really, Really, REALLY Bad Polygon Pictures and Puns"
Read MoreIcy Gravel
The last couple of days, I’ve pretty much stayed off the pavement and instead explored some of the local gravel roads. Along the way, I came across a few polygons. Darn! I just realized there’s not a bike in any one of these pictures. Oh well, I promise I was sitting on a bike when … Continue reading "Icy Gravel"
Read MoreSnowygons
FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY RIDES/PHOTOS
As usual https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com is where there are a few more words about each ride.
Read MoreTake a Hike!
Suzanne’s New Years resolution about staying off the bike in inclement weather and getting out to walk instead along with her latest post with beautiful photos of her walk in the snow made me anxious to go for a hike again. I know this started out as a bicycling blog but feel free to post … Continue reading "Take a Hike!"
Read MorePolygons and almost polygons
(A distraction from Wednesday’s horrifying news.) The only bike related thing in this post is that I have been sticking to my new year’s resolution for biking: No biking in inclement weather. For some this isn’t bad weather, at least not by Vermont or Minnesota standards. The daytime temperature hovers around freezing and yesterday we … Continue reading "Polygons and almost polygons"
Read MoreGreg’s Gon Green
GREEN. My pictures today will consist of polygons that are green. I didn’t set out to photograph green polygons, though. Polygonist that I am, I would have been pleased to find ANY new polygons. But on this cloudy day with bland gray skies and white yards, green stuff literally assaulted my eyes. Besides being a … Continue reading "Greg’s Gon Green"
Read MorePolygons
Tire tread polygons in mud Triangular polygons among the spokes Polygons in bicycle tire tread Indistinct tire tread polygons Allen key polygon on stem bolt Polygon on headset lock nut Upside-down slow moving vehicle polygon warning of cable across entrance Squishier mud makes better tire tread polygons Chevron polygons on Michelin bicycle tires Icy/Snowy tire … Continue reading "Polygons"
Read MoreINDUSTRIAL POLYGONS AND AN OBELISK
Let’s start with the obelisk. Is it an obelisk polygon or a polygon obelisk? On my nearby local routes, I often ride through a parking lot or three of some industrial type sites. They are rife with polygons. Here a poly, there a poly, everywhere a polygon.
Read MoreA pair of pentagons
Leapin’ leparids! It’s a rabbit in a polygon! Actually, this post is just a bit of a fraud. The pentagons are real enough, but we’re just patched on to the end of a post about today’s ride to Sweetwater Wetlands. The pentagons were photographed from a couple of days earlier, but I added them here … Continue reading "A pair of pentagons"
Read MoreGon Crazy (OCTAgon That Is)
Octa (or Octo) is a prefix that comes from the Greek language and it means “eight.” Sometimes people refer to “eight” as “8,” but for the purposes of this article I’m going to use the “eight” option because it will make this post look longer. That’s one of the tricks I used in the fourth … Continue reading "Gon Crazy (OCTAgon That Is)"
Read MoreSPACEY POLYGONS
Polygons of space. I have a couple of non-spaced choices, but will wait to get a couple more before posting.
Read MoreMy First Polygon
I’m somewhat pleased with myself that I’ve been able to get out for a winter ride three out of the first five days of the New Year. Yesterday was a nice sunny day and quite pleasant to ride. Today unfortunately, was damp and cloudy. That first picture below was taken today. As you can see, … Continue reading "My First Polygon"
Read MoreFoursies
In my first challenge submission of the month, I think I aced the triangle test and am ready to move on. Our New Year’s Day ride along Julian wash uncovered a pair of classy quads: the poetic trapezoid shown above, and this artsy rectangle on stilts. That’s enough with fours, for the moment.
Read MoreNature’s Angles
On a short and cold ride to visit friends on New Year’s day, I stopped only once or twice for pictures. We were traveling on streets that we have ridden so often and I wasn’t seeing anything I felt like taking a picture of. When we crossed the Würm, Janos pointed to the tree trunk. … Continue reading "Nature’s Angles"
Read MorePrevious Post / Next Post
This is a continuation of the previous discussion about what changed when we upgraded to the latest WordPress version. First, the good news: I found a plug-in that adds next and previous page links to the bottom of the post, and replaces functionality that we lost with the upgrade. It looks like it works fine. … Continue reading "Previous Post / Next Post"
Read MorePOLYGONY: Having Two or More Polygon Photos in One Post
Okay, I’m a polygonist. I know a lot of people look down on the practice of polygony, but those folks just don’t understand my religion. Like Joseph Smith, I too invented my own religion. It’s called The Church of the Great Outdoors. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? The only thing most people know about The … Continue reading "POLYGONY: Having Two or More Polygon Photos in One Post"
Read MoreNew version of the website?
Nancy reports that something has changed about the website, and that she had to relearn how to add photos. I haven’t seen this, but maybe it’s because I’m still using the classic editor because I’m too lazy to retrain myself. Rachael said she had to upgrade the website to the latest version before she could … Continue reading "New version of the website?"
Read MoreThe eternal triangle
The minimal polygon includes three sides and three angles, so I’ll start there. A single triangle, the least possible entry. And, for that matter, the associated post of our ride to Oro Valley is pretty minimalist too. And as long as we’re on the subject of smallest allowable whatevers, you may have noticed that the … Continue reading "The eternal triangle"
Read MoreCYCLE DAYS #48-57
This takes us to the end of 2020. A few photos have been posted with other subjects but are included here for continuity. To show the size of the Bruin’s feet Any stories about the photos are on my blog: https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com As I say on the blog, I will continue with a photo of my … Continue reading "CYCLE DAYS #48-57"
Read MoreOne really last collection
I thought I was done for this challenge, but this collection of wheelbarrows loaded with firewood for sale was just too good to pass up. I was sure you’d all want to see it. And, if you check out the rest of our New Year’s Eve ride, you’ll find a collection of hot redheads too. … Continue reading "One really last collection"
Read MoreFun With Frozen Water (Featuring a Performance By The G-2 Comedy Troupe)
It’s a New Year and even though we’re only half of a day into it, I’m already liking it. I guess that’s because I just got back from a refreshing 90-minute bike ride. I’m going to back up a little and tell you about my exciting New Year’s Eve. For the first time in several … Continue reading "Fun With Frozen Water (Featuring a Performance By The G-2 Comedy Troupe)"
Read MorePOLYGONS WITHIN POLYGONS
I am not actually certain that my photos fit into the parameters of this month’s challenge. I will post them here and leave it to the committee to judge. ;’-) I think these letter slots are polygons enclosed in big polygons. And these polygon bricks are surrounded and enclosed by each other polygons. There were … Continue reading "POLYGONS WITHIN POLYGONS"
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge: December 2020
Of course I was hoping for a mild and dry December. But this is winter and in spite of global warming, we have had plenty of below freezing nights, just above freezing days and some snow – some snow, not a lot of snow, more like decoration on the fields and trees, adding a little … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: December 2020"
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