Sure, MY state’s biggest university has a world renowned agriculture program, but I really think it would have been sufficient to simply call it the “Farming Department” — just as my alma mater had simple names like “Political Science Department” and “History Department.” Instead of simplicity, however, the University of Minnesota seems to have gotten … Continue reading "More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About the University of Minnesota’s “College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences”"

July is almost finished. It’s been a very wet and cold July here with twice the average amount of rainfall. I’ve been kept off the bike not only by weather but also by a lot of pain. I can’t breathe deeply or my diaphragm seems to squish things that hurt. So no biking at the … Continue reading "Finishing with a smile"

“They tell me you’re a man of true grit.” -Mattie Ross to Rooster Cogburn in the film True Grit. It might seem as though the featured photo, the title of this post, and the movie quote have absolutely nothing to do with a bicycle ride, but before you click the X in the upper right … Continue reading "Greg’s Got True Grit"

I’m not a natural like Greg when it comes to finding face like objects but here’s a few I’ve seen along the way. The featured image has two bright eyes with a swirly hairdo. (For some reason the caption on the featured photo never work) I knocked up a video when I went for a … Continue reading "Pareidolia everywhere"

Judging by the barn’s red face, it must be either very sunburned or very embarrassed.

Bright-Eyed Fuzzy Mouthed Face Some Cool Photos Here

What started out to be a an impromptu three-day, two-night trip to see my dad after his auto accident, turned out to be a week-long visit. Luckily I decided at the last minute to bring my bike. Even more luckily, I am a bike tourist so I have no problem wearing the same clothes day … Continue reading "The Iowa Wrap-Up"

Accompanied my 26 year old granddaughter on her way home from visiting us and on my return trip home, I slowed down and looked for some faces.

Stop sign at 1550E/4000N (where 1550 stops for 4000) What one person referred to as a ‘Stoptional’ sign — stop if you feel like it On one ride, a lady in a red Buick was coming north on 1550E, in an obvious rush.  A Ford Explorer was coming east on 4000N.  Buick lady decides to … Continue reading "July Challenge — 3"

I’ve been happy to see a few July “Face” Challenge posts already. I must say, the pictures have all been worthy of the fine grades I’ve given them. It makes me feel like I succeeded in making the challenge not too impossible, but it also makes me feel like my students are smarter than ME. … Continue reading "I’m Trying To Do The Best I Can In My Own Challenge"

Hi folks, Czar Greg here, and today I am pleased to announce my very first monthly challenge. I am confident you will find it to be fun, interesting, and — most importantly — goofy. So, without further fanfare, here is the challenge: Ride your bike down to your local river and take a video of … Continue reading "SPECIAL REPORT: Czar Issues the July Challenge"

We’ve been challenged with 80 Scavenger Hunt items and today I hunted down the last one. I went to great lengths to do it though — something like 35 miles in length. Yup, I drove 35 miles to downtown Minneapolis where I knew there existed a brick road. Quite a long and impressive brick road … Continue reading "BRICK ROAD–THE GRAND FINALE"

I’ve still got three more items to find for Round Four of Rich’s excellent Scavenger Hunt – – a brick street, a mini liquor bottle, and a stack of bricks. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to find them here in MY Town. Therefore, I’m thinking I’ll have to make a trip over to … Continue reading "SCAVENGER HUNT: Major Bore Has More That You Can’t Ignore For Round Four"

Not only was it a fine day for a bike ride, but it was also a day in which I found a bunch of scavenger hunt items which led to bonus items. In the following two pictures you will see the bonus item was literally right next to me. In the next set of pictures … Continue reading "DAY ONE OF ROUND FOUR: Bonus After Bonus After Bonus"

Round 4 The final round of the Scavenger Hunt   A Picket Fence    Giant Tubes    Sports Scoreboard     Brick Street     Barn Quilt     Dog House House with a Turret     Foot Bridge    Water Feature    Gas Station     Mini Liquor Bottle     Electric Substation    Red Flowers     Lake/Pond     Road Hazard    Water Tower Teeter … Continue reading "June Challenge Round 4"

Yup, I managed to complete Round 3 of the Cycle365 Scavenger Hunt today. Interestingly, I accomplished that feat even though I was on a completely unrelated cycling mission. Right now I’m typing away and I still don’t know whether I should address the Scavenger Hunt first or the Completely Unrelated Cycling Mission first. I think … Continue reading "Animals & Clouds That Look Like Something Else"

I’ve got a lot of pictures to show today, so I’ll dispense with the my usual long stories and personal histories and general ridiculousness. Let’s get right to it, shall we? I was pretty sure I could find a couple of the items at the road construction project going on just a block from my … Continue reading "When It Comes To Scavenging, Vultures & Hyenas Have Got Nothing On Me"

Thanks to everyone for participating in Rounds 1 and 2 Never too late to join in on Rounds 3 and 4 Round 3 Crack in Concrete     Something to Recycle     A Sparkly Object     Animal Basketball Goal     Weathered Brick Wall     A “Y” Shaped Object     Arch Flattened Beverage Can     Something Purple     Fork Lift Truck or Bobcat     … Continue reading "June Challenge Round 3"

LOSER, QUITTER, WIMP, FAILURE, SLACKER. Those were the words going through my mind yesterday after I was unable to complete Rich’s Checklist #2 in a single day. A new day has dawned! I’m refreshed, re-hydrated, and fully-prepared to finish what I started. I don’t care what it takes, I don’t care how low I have … Continue reading "DESPERATE TIMES REQUIRE DESPERATE MEASURES -Hippocrates"

CSX Railroad Crossing

Only one find today, this discarded tire and wheel out on the trail. I can’t quite figure out how it got here. This trail isn’t accessible by motor vehicle.

Saturday marked the two week mark after my second Moderna Covid Vaccine. You know what that means, don’t you? To me it means “ROAD TRIP.” And it was an especially special road trip because it was the first time since Christmas of 2019 that my two brothers and I have been able to get together … Continue reading "A Fully Vaccinated Memorial Weekend In Iowa"

This month’s challenge is to find and photograph as many of the items on the list(s) as you can. Include your bicycle where it is practical and possible As stated previously, ALL 365’ers are of impeccable integrity, so there is no question that you were on your ride when the items were found. (Well, there … Continue reading "June Challenge: A Scavenger Hunt"

Stardate: 12:30 – 2:30 Weather: Clear with variable sub-space radiation and occasional stardust Route: To infinity and beyond Distance: 24 parsecs Bike: Ogre with new dilithium crystals Riders: Solo, no Han Note: Today was Bike to Wherever Day (previously known as Bike to Work Day), one of many events in the Intergalactic Bay Area celebrating Bike Month. I chose to try … Continue reading "Bike to Wherever Day"

It was a big day for more than one reason. One of the reasons is that I got to go for a very nice bike ride. Another reason is that I got to take a few pictures for the monthly challenge which, you may recall, means they were pictures of things I’ve never photographed before. … Continue reading "A Big Day For A Tough Guy"

Never have I ever taken a picture like the one you see above. Sure, I might have taken a picture of a chair before. Maybe I’ve even taken a picture of an OFFICE chair. Who knows, I might have even taken a picture of a BLUE office chair at some point in my long life. … Continue reading "NEVER HAVE I EVER . . ."

I went on a 25-mile ride today and I didn’t take a single picture. I didn’t stop at all except for a quick pee. So what have I got to offer? Well, it only took the previous two Cycle365 posts to incite me into action. IllinoisRich and Old Grumbleface displayed what’s inside their bike bags. … Continue reading "The Contents of My Pannier and Other Things I’ve Never Photographed Before"

It’s still April!  Just time enough to squeak in a final submission for the sound challenge. My mother was for many years an advisor for the Art Department at the University of Washington.  She was (still is!) artistic and interested in art.  One of her favorite modern artists when I was growing up was the … Continue reading "Twittering Machines"

Well, the jury has returned with the verdict that the April challenge theme is the worst idea I’ve presented here since proposing that we all go take photographs of children two years ago.  In spite of Greg’s heroic efforts to breathe life into it, I think we can agree that this was an unsound proposal. … Continue reading "Sounds like it’s time for a change!"

Out on a ride a couple of days ago, bright sun and a brilliant blue sky, and then I came upon this unusually decorated house. Yikes, right in the middle of a Bavarian village. And finally my first contribution for sounds.