I was riding my bike around today with no Cycle365 intentions whatsoever. It was just a regular ride–like I do almost every day. ALMOST every day. For those of you keeping a tally of the number of days I’ve not ridden since making my “ride-every-single-day-in-2019” New Year’s resolution, you’re going to have to start a … Continue reading "Old And New For Those Who Enjoy A Little Recreational Grass Now And Then"
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Older rocks, newer rocks
I’d say these were old and new rocks, but I’m confident someone would quibble that they both look pretty old to them. So, old and not as old. I’m not even sure which are the older ones either – for all I know they’ve folded over on themselves and the oldest are on top. The … Continue reading "Older rocks, newer rocks"
Read MoreOld & New Motherlode #4, 5, 6
We drove about two hours north of us to the resort town of Birch Bay, had a most wonderful three days of camping and enjoying a peaceful time. It was a bonus to find three old & new things to post. So not to confuse some of you: the first one is of another old … Continue reading "Old & New Motherlode #4, 5, 6"
Read MoreOld wall, new wall
Finally, it all comes together. I’ve seen several old/new combos, but at the wrong time – wrong month, or when we’re on foot and there’s no bike nearby to yank into the frame. Not the most inspiring subject, but there’s still time in the month to come up with something better. While you wait for … Continue reading "Old wall, new wall"
Read MoreOld and New–I DID IT!
This was a challenge I didn’t need. A most difficult challenge indeed. My defeat was practically guaranteed, and I was almost ready to concede. Old and new was everywhere, but old was here and new was there. Or else new was here and old was there. But they were never together as a pair. How … Continue reading "Old and New–I DID IT!"
Read MoreOld and New
Jim was at the day center and I decided, for a change, that it would be a “Laura” day. After dropping him off, I drove to Mt. Washington, KY (something like 7 miles from home) and had breakfast on the house. Last time we were in there, it took 45 minutes to get our food. … Continue reading "Old and New"
Read MoreOld(est)/New(est)
Oldest bicycle in the fleet is a 1973 Huffy Express — single speed converted to 3 speed with a 1956 Sturmey Archer hub Newest bicycle in the fleet is a 1994 Diamond Back Crossover — purchased after someone (whose mother probably resides under a front porch) stole my Schwinn Traveler Off Topic: Beware of slimy … Continue reading "Old(est)/New(est)"
Read MoreOld & New #3 — who knew?
After writing that I felt I would not be finding any more old & new things to post, I came upon this delightful specimen on yesterday’s little jaunt. I post this with Suzanne’s encouragement that any little effort is appreciated ;’-). Well, it is a big effort to find things for this month’s challenge, but … Continue reading "Old & New #3 — who knew?"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: LHTs Old and New
Two Surly Long Haul Truckers: The carcass of my old LHT, which I was riding when I was hit by a car in May 2014, and my new LHT, which replaced the one bent, mangled, and destroyed. I’ve salvaged a few useful parts off the old LHT over the years.
Read MoreOld & New #2
This may well be the only other post I will find for this month’s challenge. I keep my eyes peeled and there are just not many things for me to capture. Hopefully this one will will qualify… This was in my very own neighborhood and I spotted it on the way home from running (or … Continue reading "Old & New #2"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month
Looking at tires here The tire guarding the culvert has been there for over 40 years Ive watched it deteriorate over all that time Those are white nylon cords showing thru — bias ply The tires on the Huffy are nearly as old, and unbelievably show little signs of it Compare to the steel belted … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month"
Read MoreOld truck, new truck (June Challenge)
Something old, something new! Not sure if this is cheating the month’s challenge slightly or just bending the rules to suit my own agenda, but the “new” is a new thing to me so that’s what counts, right? 🙂 I’ve succumbed to N+1 for the first time in a few years! After having done nothing … Continue reading "Old truck, new truck (June Challenge)"
Read MoreAn Old Home and a New Home
Although I love everything about our new home, Victoria’s new residence doesn’t have the romantic ambience that the old one had. She is safe with her buddy at night and it’s clean and dry, and the Şkoda stays outdoors (until winter anyway), but as you can see in the pictures it is lacking in charm. … Continue reading "An Old Home and a New Home"
Read MoreOld & New
There will be no Katy Trail report as the tour was cancelled — more on that in another post. On my neighborhood ride yesterday (day after getting home from STL) I spied an old and new thing. I had just been thinking that I would not find an entry for this challenge and lo! There … Continue reading "Old & New"
Read MoreOld and new: kilometerstones?
So is there a proper term for roadside distance markers in metric countries? It’s impossible to not just think of them as milestones. Whatever you call them, they’ve provided my initial submission for the June challenge. As soon as I started seeing old stone markers on the Gargano promontory I’ve had my eye out for … Continue reading "Old and new: kilometerstones?"
Read MoreAsbestos
Sock Monkey as found as Road Swag by the landfill Sock Monkey after considerable restoration work* — old then new? Sorta? Sock Monkey gives a short seminar concerning old vs new patch kits Thats asbestos I can do for the challenge right now 🙂 *Thanks to neighbor Ellen, former Home Ec teacher supreme, for bringing … Continue reading "Asbestos"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: New and Old
Took a short afternoon ride yesterday. Promptly for June 1,the weather turned into summer. While Janos was busy cooking for our guests later in the day and so as not to interfere, I explored a bit of our new surroundings on my own. Desperately searching New and Old. Hoping to get internet tomorrow. Also found … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: New and Old"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bricks in Buchendorf
I’ll try to get in one more this month. We still have no internet and I’m operating with my cellphone and the prepaid card. Frustrating, I wish Vodafone and Telekom would get their act together. We got out on our bikes today, and Buchendorf is just about 1km away. And we are surrounded by fields … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Bricks in Buchendorf"
Read MoreChallenge of the month: June, 2019
I’ve been hearing murmurings that it would be great to get an early declaration of this month’s Challenge, so people can start thinking and plan ahead a bit. Well, here it is. Just remember though, that this is the challenge for JUNE, not May. Early submissions are subject to the usual penalties, which may include … Continue reading "Challenge of the month: June, 2019"
Read MoreMortar is not glue He said
Could this substantiate that fact? At least it is not glue for the fallen bricks. My final post before I take off for Saint Louis plus the Katy Trail tour. When I know the new challenge for the new month, I will try to get some for posting while on the tour. All … Continue reading "Mortar is not glue He said"
Read MoreFirst ride from new home
Like it was for Suzanne, May has been moving month for me. Unlike Suzanne, I am still in the city centre, so my views look like this: A combination of unpacking, lots of rain and indolence meant that it wasn’t until today that I rode my bike from my new home and out onto the … Continue reading "First ride from new home"
Read MoreMay Challenge – Bricks: 1860s- early 1900s
It’s that time of year when the sun is at such a mellow angle that there is lots of golden light that really illuminates rocks and bricks in a beautiful way. So I should have taken heaps of rides to take advantage of it. The weather has been really good, too – lots of sunny, … Continue reading "May Challenge – Bricks: 1860s- early 1900s"
Read MoreThe famous bricks of Matera
Matera is renowned for many things, including its claim to being the third oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Less well known though is its use of brick. Most people associate the city with its famous caves, which many of the city’s residents lived in until the 1950’s, when they were forcibly relocated for … Continue reading "The famous bricks of Matera"
Read MoreMr. Grumby Finally Hits the Bricks
After several false starts, I finally got back on the bike today. Jen’s mom had a bad fall in March and we’ve been spending much of our time on “Judy Duty” (Jen’s mom is Judy), so not much time for riding . We rode to a park in Littleton, ate lunch and rode home. Hopefully … Continue reading "Mr. Grumby Finally Hits the Bricks"
Read MoreGot Lots of Bricks
Having been traveling and about to travel again, I have had little to no time to post here. But here are some bricks from a few rides — in Elk Grove CA, and home in WA. This next photo is from a walk and not a bike ride, but so nice I have to post … Continue reading "Got Lots of Bricks"
Read MoreBricks: one of 50 things
I was listening to a 99% Invisible podcast where good old Roman Mars featured three episodes of a BBC podcast called 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy. (It’s a thing he does – promote other podcasts he thinks subscribers would be interested in – amongst his own productions.) One of the 50 things is … Continue reading "Bricks: one of 50 things"
Read MoreRoad Trip…..Day One and Two
I was going to try and do this trip all in one rightup but it’s already getting way out of hand and I haven’t even started. We left Monday the 13th from Seaside and headed to St George, UT. We made it in just about 11 hours…..seems we stop often to “stretch”. Tuesday we … Continue reading "Road Trip…..Day One and Two"
Read MoreBricks and More Bricks
The Willdon Building viewed from the back side Named for the sons of the first mayor, William and Donald Building served as a Department Store, Professional Offices, Offices for a Theatre Group, and a Bank J.S. doesn’t look like the kind of guy you would pick out to kid Been generally abandoned for several years … Continue reading "Bricks and More Bricks"
Read MoreThe Bonding of Bricks
I had to visit Launceston, Tasmania (not the English town of the same name) today and the thought was with me – “Bricks” and the Cycle 365 challenge for May.
Read MoreBrick Challenge for May and Road Trip.
Click here for details Here’s my submission for the May monthly challenge and I’ve even done an odious ode.
Read MoreA FEW PICTURES OF BRICKS INTERSPERSED WITH SOME WORDS OF WISDOM REGARDING HUMAN ETIQUETTE TOWARD OUR BRICK FRIENDS
“People gather in cliques. WALLS are the cliques for bricks.” “The lifespan of a human is relatively quick. That’s not necessarily so for a brick. (Tick tock tick tock tick tock tick. Time’s running out for YOU, not for a brick”) “Always show respect for female bricks. They’re “brickettes” not brick chicks.” … Continue reading "A FEW PICTURES OF BRICKS INTERSPERSED WITH SOME WORDS OF WISDOM REGARDING HUMAN ETIQUETTE TOWARD OUR BRICK FRIENDS"
Read MoreBrickette calling for Brick
I biked over a few bricks and one of them stood up to ask if I know “Brick”. I told Brickette that I would let Greg know that she is hunting for Brick. Here is Brickette looking for Brick. I left here there with no guilt.
Read MoreMay Challenge . . . . A Stack of Bricks (photos added)
Ruins of the Stokely-Van Camp Tomato Canning facility Sweet corn was the major claim to fame back in the day, lots of other products were canned here as well, such as Asparagus, Lentils, Pumpkins, and Tomatoes Coal fired boilers supplied the energy used in processing A fairly impressive brick smokestack emitted the smoke high above … Continue reading "May Challenge . . . . A Stack of Bricks (photos added)"
Read MoreLet Me Introduce You ………
So…today is the 10th wedding anniversary of our 29th year together. Of course this seemed like the perfect card. You’ve heard off and on about my arm issues and how riding ‘Uptown’ has seemed to help with that and Monday I just decided to go to our local bike shop “Work Horse Bikes” because they … Continue reading "Let Me Introduce You ………"
Read MoreGarceau …
Garceau for Sure… Not much time to write anything, but this is an UPSCALE Porta Potty with a working sink for hand washing. We are in Oceanside CA and took the bike route through Camp Pendleton (after a half hour in line to get a pass). This Garceau is at one of the entry gates.
Read MoreIn Pollino NationalPark: Bricks without bikes
This is not, I repeat not, a monthly challenge ride. If it were, I’d have to disqualify myself because there’s no photo with both bricks and bikes to show you. There is a very nice brick tier along the base of the featured arched bridge crossing the Lao River in Calabria, but we didn’t stage … Continue reading "In Pollino NationalPark: Bricks without bikes"
Read MoreMay Challenge
A Trek readies for a ride in front of a brick flower box Mr. Honeywell deferred when the railroad chose to name the station after him, and hence the town was named for Thomas Hoopes
Read MoreBRICK AND I: Jethro Tull Edition
Yesterday I promised my new friend Brick that I’d pick him up and show him a whole new world outside of Hastings, MN. We rode all the way to Wisconsin and took the picture you saw at the top of this page. Brick wanted a picture of himself in front of the “Welcome to Wisconsin” … Continue reading "BRICK AND I: Jethro Tull Edition"
Read MoreOne Brick at a Time
Janet is right. Northern California suffers from a relative dearth of brick buildings. Why? Earthquakes. Brick buildings tend not to stand up to earthquakes too well. In the big 1906 quake, Santa Rosa suffered proportionally more damage than San Francisco. Practically every brick edifice in town collapsed. Nowadays, most of the brick walls around here … Continue reading "One Brick at a Time"
Read MoreBricks over ashlar
Ashlar! That’s my new word for the day. I’ve been staring at ashlar walls and streets for much of my adult life, but I don’t remember even seeing the word before now. It took a lowly brick to bring it to my attention. Thanks, Brick! Ashlar is finely dressed (cut, worked) stone, either an individual stone that … Continue reading "Bricks over ashlar"
Read MoreSomething about a “Brick In A Wall”
I don’t think of there being any brick in our area. Northern California in particular just doesn’t have a lot of brick left……but hey wait! Where did all these golf balls come from?
Read MoreBricks, birds, and baños
Today’s agenda: 1. Yard work and chores 2. Short bike ride 3. Chores and yard work Here I present photographic evidence of only the second agenda item. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreMay Challenge +
Western Brick Company Danville, Illinois Estimated to have produced over 3 billion bricks in its lifetime One of the bricks produced at Western Brick What the 4 little nubs are for is a question. . . . . The + Part Flowers along 1550E Lots of rain lately, no flooding here — yet Mixing of … Continue reading "May Challenge +"
Read MoreAnother brick in the wall
Bricks? Hmmmm…. Here are a few photos of bricks from the last few years, including a “built like a brick garceau” shot. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreA Garceau and Honey Buckets
With an elegant title like ‘garceau’, I think this fits.. It doesn’t appear to be “public”, but I would use it in need as long as it was not locked (doors were open at this time). It is in a parking lot that seems to be Boeing related — like commuter buses — and there … Continue reading "A Garceau and Honey Buckets"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bricks Near Home
I know it’s still April and “Bricks” is a May challenge, but May Shmay, I have pictures from today. Who knows when I’ll find time for taking pictures in the coming weeks, so feeling inspired and welcoming an escape from packing I shot some bricks. For this picture I even wrote a haiku, strictly according … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Bricks Near Home"
Read MoreOur final April Challenge entry: video of bike/trike and riders
I didn’t have enough energy for an overnight ride this weekend, though the weather was very good. So the guys and I did two gentle 20 km rides instead. Well, the guys riding the trike may not have been gentle… they are absolutely animals on that thing. And no, there were no garceaus to be … Continue reading "Our final April Challenge entry: video of bike/trike and riders"
Read MoreBrick(s)?
This may or may not pass the rules of the challenge as it is not A brick, but many bricks. And a bird. I intend to continue on the look out for A brick, but today while on my meander through the Garage Sales, I thought these ‘bricks of many colors’ were rather interesting. … Continue reading "Brick(s)?"
Read MorePorta Potty
This is the weekend of the Annual Great Mukilteo Garage Sale. Many homes put out things for sale that it range from almost junk to high end goods. Some nice furniture and athletic equipment can be found here, as well as a lot of other items. We are NOT in the market for buying stuff … Continue reading "Porta Potty"
Read MoreCycle365 Challenge of the month (2019)
Starting with this May’s challenge, we have a changing of the guard. Bill initiated this series and curated it for its first year, for which we all owe him a word of thanks. I’m taking on responsibility for the next year and will do my best to come up with worthwhile subjects. I’m open to … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenge of the month (2019)"
Read MoreApril Challenge, You and your bike and some rides
Here’s some of my April rides and a video of me on my bike ‘Black Duck’ Click here for details
Read MoreHermit, part 2
The day was warming up as I pedaled slowly from Hermit’s Rest back toward the start of Hermit Road at Grand Canyon Village. My ace support crew could emerge any minute from the bottom of the canyon, or it could be a couple of hours. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreIlsanjo
Although I hike it year-round, I don’t get up to Annadel State Park on two wheels much in the winter due to wet, muddy trails. Many of the mountain bikers around here love rolling through that squishy stuff and emerging with bikes and selves caked in clinging mud. It tends to wreck the trails, it’s … Continue reading "Ilsanjo"
Read MoreSchultz Pass
I’m still undertaking day rides from basecamp in Flagstaff while my ace support crew backpacks the Grand Canyon. Today I’m riding a road I’ve already travelled by bicycle. In 2015, when RJ and I biked to the Grand Canyon, we went the long way around from Flagstaff to Bonito campground in Sunset Crater Volcano National … Continue reading "Schultz Pass"
Read MoreColorado River
While the Lees Ferry site includes interesting old buildings and artifacts from the days when there really was a ferry in operation, nowadays there’s more. Lees Ferry is also the location where commercial and private rafting expeditions enter the Colorado River to float through the Grand Canyon. To that end, there’s quite a bit of … Continue reading "Colorado River"
Read MoreBelly of the Beast
Jeff has been recovering from his latest medical issues — we tend to keep the medical staff at Kaiser Permanente very busy — but he called me last night to let me know he has clearance to start pedaling again, and felt like he could handle around twenty miles. Cool! Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreLees Ferry
While my ace support crew backpacked the Grand Canyon, I established my basecamp in Flagstaff and planned to undertake a series of nearby day rides before our Sunday rendezvous. On Thursday I explored red rock trails near Sedona. Due to a cold, rainy forecast for Friday in Flagstaff, I drove a couple of hours north … Continue reading "Lees Ferry"
Read MoreVermilion Cliffs
From the parking lot and Interpretive Center at Navajo Bridge, where I left the Forester, I pedaled less than a quarter mile up Highway 89A, then turned right on Lees Ferry Road, which runs between the Vermilion Cliffs and the Colorado River. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreApril Challenge and CLC Rides 6 and 7
Mind over body saw the guys and I get in a two-day ride this past weekend. We managed to get an unflattering pic of bike and riders for the April Challenge and two purchases for the two different days. The weather has been perfect, so we have been trying to ride as much as my … Continue reading "April Challenge and CLC Rides 6 and 7"
Read MoreCLC 2019 Ride 4: What Is Art?
Sunday, April 14, 2019 A nice sunny day and we’re off to the Bay Trail where we haven’t ridden in several months. But first we make a sharp turn off the Permanente Creek bike path into the Googleplex. Not much happening in the main courtyard but we say hi to T-Rex. A while ago some … Continue reading "CLC 2019 Ride 4: What Is Art?"
Read MoreHow DARE I Have the Audacity to Enter Another April Challenge Post Like This
I was almost certain the weather predicters had it wrong. Almost all of our snow was gone and here they were telling us that we’d be getting another 6-12″ this week. “You’re full of –IT,” I told Keith Marler on Channel 9. “I’ve been riding my bike in 60-degree air for the last couple of … Continue reading "How DARE I Have the Audacity to Enter Another April Challenge Post Like This"
Read MoreI thought I was in Hastings….
…but I was really in Flagstaff, en route to deliver my ace support crew to the Grand Canyon for her backpacking expedition, when the weather turned all Minnesota on us.
Read MoreJoshua Tree, part 2
Joshua Tree, part 1
When I headed for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument with the Ogre in February, I wanted to stop in Joshua Tree National Park and spend a day pedaling off pavement in some of the most interesting and remote parts of the park. However, due to rain and snow, the unpaved roads in J Tree were … Continue reading "Joshua Tree, part 1"
Read MoreApril Challenge – A bit of controversy
The guys and I went for a ride today. Just a short ride. They insisted that I get video of them riding their trike. I told them I didn’t think it qualified since it didn’t have pedals and needed some sort of assistance for motion. But Verne retorted, “There are riders on that site that … Continue reading "April Challenge – A bit of controversy"
Read MoreA challenging April
I’m not quite clear on the rules of this month’s challenge. Does the photograph need to be a selfie, or is it sufficient to have a photo that includes me and my bicycle? I’ll start early on this one, so I’ve still got time for another try if it’s needed. The photo of me, the … Continue reading "A challenging April"
Read MoreCycle Life Challenge Ride 7: Go West
Here a challenge, there a challenge, everywhere a challenge challenge … The first challenge was getting out of our driveway and onto the street. I started out going to the WESTpark and since I wisely remembered to take a tripod with me this time, I was able to take a picture of myself with my … Continue reading "Cycle Life Challenge Ride 7: Go West"
Read MoreApril Challenge
This is more of an experimental trial than anything — learning Video and Editing Bicycle and Rider actually riding A very short Out and Back Slow to load for some reason 🙁 (Neighbor has a bad cough, and Buicks are LOUD, and I don’t whistle so well) Riding north on 1550E aka 7th street … Continue reading "April Challenge"
Read MoreRain
I wanted to get out for a quick ride and snap some photos. My ace support crew warned me it would start raining soon. I started to put on riding clothes. My ace support crew warned me it would start raining soon. I checked the forecast on my phone, and it showed only a 15 … Continue reading "Rain"
Read MoreMug Shots
Where did the second half of March go? Family obligations. Ill-timed rainstorms. Home improvement projects. A lengthy, life-threatening (or so it seemed) onslaught of coughing, sore throat, congestion, and snot. But now it’s April. A new month and a new challenge. Thus, here we have mug shots of Old Grumble-Face and the Ogre, an album … Continue reading "Mug Shots"
Read MoreOne last set of flora and fauna
It’s the last day of March, so I can just fit in one last submission. Today’s ride took us to Zingaro Nature Preseve on the northwest tip of Sicily. The first designated nature preserve on the island, it seemed like a natural for a final flora/fauna post. The preserve is a roadless area, so we didn’t … Continue reading "One last set of flora and fauna"
Read MoreCLC Ride 5 with Flora and Fauna
Today was pretty stunning….60+ degrees, not so windy. Well at least while I was riding and sun ☀️ I decided to try getting across town on the streets and not the rec-trail…let’s see what happens. Also here is a memorial to Father Junipero Serra. He wasn’t all that nice to the first people’s. I like all … Continue reading "CLC Ride 5 with Flora and Fauna"
Read MoreCycle Life Challenge Ride 4: Cherry Blossom Time
Challenges: flora, fauna and a haircut The cherry blossoms on the tree next to our building are lovely, I can touch them from where I stand on our balcony. But I can’t get a picture of them with my bike so I had to ride around a bit to find a view of the cherry … Continue reading "Cycle Life Challenge Ride 4: Cherry Blossom Time"
Read MoreThe challenge Trifecta in March
Hello Cyclelifers, Here’s my contribution for the three current challenges. I see all the northern hemisphere-ites are relishing some warm and sunny weather, I’m over it and looking forward to some rain and cold. Click here for the details
Read MoreCLC Ride 4 – Take two
After physiotherapy in Albury on Monday morning, I stopped by the fruit market to do my veggie shopping. I love the market because it is super fresh, cheap, has a superb variety, and there is minimal plastic packaging. They don’t offer plastic bags at the check-out either – bring your own bag or box. It’s … Continue reading "CLC Ride 4 – Take two"
Read MoreA few last flora and fauna before we leave
We leave for Sicily the day after tomorrow, and of course invite you to join us for our three month loop through southern Italy. Sharing a ride with us would be great, or surprising us with a cold beer at a summit somewhere along the way would be nearly as good. Barring that, it would … Continue reading "A few last flora and fauna before we leave"
Read MoreFlora is Bustin’ Out All Over
After a few days of these temps — 60s and 70s oh my —- the trees have found some oom-pah-pah to push out some blossoms. In a short time they will be full blown. I myself had a lot of oom-pah-pah this mid morning and wandered all around my neighborhood admiring the flora. Taking a … Continue reading "Flora is Bustin’ Out All Over"
Read MoreA triple play on the first day of spring
Today’s ride started out as our submission for Rich’s equinox challenge, but Roddy and I soon realized that with an abundance of flora and fauna we could get credit for the monthly challenge; and by dropping a few bucks at JoLa Cafe we could spike the ball on our victorious race through the Cycle Life … Continue reading "A triple play on the first day of spring"
Read MoreColors of Spring
Santa Rosa had a beautiful weekend, but I was out of town. I returned Sunday evening to a forecast of at least 75° and sunny for Monday. Naturally, when Monday arrived I hopped on the Ogre to see how everything looked along the Greenway. It looked like paintbrushes had touched the landscape with colors of … Continue reading "Colors of Spring"
Read MoreDormant Flora/One Fauna
2019 CLC Ride 2 + Flora + Fauna – A Ride Trifecta
So the guys and I had the chance to get in a short two-day ride on Friday/Saturday. I wanted to test my body on a ride of a little greater length and difficulty with weight than last time. It ended up being a bit too much because of the wind, but we still had a … Continue reading "2019 CLC Ride 2 + Flora + Fauna – A Ride Trifecta"
Read MoreFlora and Fauna #3
Partly sunny today as days ahead are promised to get better and better. Still in all, this was a great ride up through the Skagit Flats. Skagit County is just north of our Snohomish County. A few bits of flora were about, but not much yet. Skagit County is more rural and has lots of … Continue reading "Flora and Fauna #3"
Read MoreDesperately Seeking Spring
Two weeks after the big storms and flooding in Sonoma County while I pedaled through Arizona, everything here gradually returns to normal. The rainy season isn’t over by any means, and we’ll surely have more storms, more wind, and more rain in the next few weeks, but right now we’re enjoying pleasant weather. Earlier this … Continue reading "Desperately Seeking Spring"
Read MoreMonthly Challenge. Local flora – plus an example of exotic fauna
I have time for two more rides before heading to the Ferry on Saturday and this is one of them.
Read MoreOMG……..Here Comes The Sun!
It’s been over two weeks since I’ve been on a bike! With Kansas and RAIN since we returned I was starting to feel like I would never ride again. Thankfully that’s not the case. I’m checking in for Cycle Life Challenge and Flora and Fauna 😊 I’ve decided I’m not going with a theme this … Continue reading "OMG……..Here Comes The Sun!"
Read MoreLarge Yellow Orb in the Sky
It was raining in Sonoma County when I arrived home from Arizona. Since then, it has rained every day. Sometimes downpours, sometimes showers. Until today. Finally warm, sunny, and dry. Naturally, I climbed on the Ogre to explore the Greenway. Santa Rosa Creek running fast and high, its banks strewn with tons of debris. Standing … Continue reading "Large Yellow Orb in the Sky"
Read MoreFlora and Fauna
Having successfully added my first post for the CLC, I took time on this ride to see some flora and fauna. In spite of the frozen weather, we have some nice color showing its shoulders. And I found this an interesting shape. A bit down the road from this last one I found some fauna. … Continue reading "Flora and Fauna"
Read MoreTucson Loop
After three days of camping and bicycling at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, I had one more free day before I needed to pick up my ace support crew at the airport in Phoenix. I decided to expend that day pedaling around Tucson. The desert city has wonderful cycling infrastructure, with a great network of … Continue reading "Tucson Loop"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Flora
Today when I left home the sky was blue, when I came out from my class it was raining! Fortunately, it was never too cold or icy to ride my bike to the two-month tai chi course I was taking, held at the Arts Center/Musisches Zentrum. The course is finished now but I hope to … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Flora"
Read MoreFeeling a bit challenged
T.S. Eliot tells us that April is the cruelest month, but I think it’s March. Many of us up top are still waiting for the endless winter to finally thaw us out again (yes, even in edenic Portland it’s been cold), and here we are faced with two challenges to step up to. In the … Continue reading "Feeling a bit challenged"
Read MoreSPRINGTIME IS A STATE OF MIND
Some negative-thinkers might have stepped outside this morning, looked at the three feet of snow on the ground, felt the -8 degree (F) temperature, and whined “springtime is NEVER gonna get here!” I, however, am a positive-thinker, and even though the official spring is still three weeks away, I consider this day to be my … Continue reading "SPRINGTIME IS A STATE OF MIND"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Flora, Fauna, Mineralia
Just wanted to make sure my pictures qualify, so I redefined the challenge a tiny bit. Not a whole lot of animals prowling the streets of Munich and the flowers are slow to come. I guess trees would qualify,too, but we’ve done that topic already. So here’s a lion – of sorts. And a horse, … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month: Flora, Fauna, Mineralia"
Read MoreFebruary challenge: Rolling into Spring
Well,it’s not quite spring yet, but we are leaving February in the rear view mirror. Just time for one last look at the month’s weather, which on the whole has been pretty wonderful here in Portland. The last day of the month was brilliant, and perfect for a ride to Rocky Butte to check out … Continue reading "February challenge: Rolling into Spring"
Read MoreOlompali and Rush Creek
So far this month we’ve received approximately double the average monthly rainfall for February. More is forecast to arrive within the next day or two. Although I plan to get the heck out of town and head for warmer, drier climes before the rain returns, I figure I should take advantage of today’s pleasant weather. … Continue reading "Olompali and Rush Creek"
Read MoreStorm Report February 2019 Central Coast
It’s been nearly three months since we’ve done our “normal” ride. You know the one…..down to Pebble Beach and back. With all of the rain and wind we have had the last few weeks there has been a lot of damage down there and we wanted to see it first hand. We were going yesterday … Continue reading "Storm Report February 2019 Central Coast"
Read MoreMONTHLY CHALLENGE OVERKILL
Greetings once again from the Winter Wonderland I call home. For most of the previous Cycle365 Monthly Challenges, I limited myself to one or two posts. I sure am making up for that this month, aren’t I? And now I’m back to irritate you with ANOTHER gosh-darn weather report. Oh, oh! I only made it … Continue reading "MONTHLY CHALLENGE OVERKILL"
Read MoreRIDE # 32: 20 FEBRUARY 2019
I am in Kota Iskandar for a few days. That massive development in the state of Johor, just across the Johor Strait from Singapore. This is the view of the Strait of Johor from the 22nd floor apartment I am staying in. Today I rode to Tanjung Piai, which is the southernmost point of mainland … Continue reading "RIDE # 32: 20 FEBRUARY 2019"
Read MoreLaguna
By the standards of Santa Rosa, the last few weeks have been especially stormy, wet, and cold, including unusual amounts of snow at the highest elevations and overflowing waterways at the lowest elevations. Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, the North Bay, and the greater Bay Area have all suffered localized flooding to some degree, and multiple … Continue reading "Laguna"
Read MoreDown in the Flood
During some winters, California as a whole receives little rain and snow. That’s a problem for plants and animals, but good for bicycling. During some winters, California as a whole receives much rain and snow. That’s a problem for bicycling, and sometimes a problem for everyone else. This winter has seen no shortage of rain … Continue reading "Down in the Flood"
Read MoreFebruary Challenge – results of weather
Well don’t expect any snow forts, icicles or snow drifts here…coz it’s hot, hot, hot and the middle of summer. It hasn’t even snowed here in winter since the last ice age. We’re too close to the equator, too close to sea level and the southern hemisphere doesn’t have the large land masses. I went … Continue reading "February Challenge – results of weather"
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