A new month, a new challenge? But that question wasn’t the real reason for this post. In the wake of being asked to remove all my posts from the cgoab site, I have been thinking about what to do with the many journals that have only been published there and no where else. Jeff over … Continue reading "Speaking of Challenges"
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Another day, another ride. Set out in a different direction this time, a flat ride through woods with nice smooth surfaces. What else is there to say? It was sunny but a cold wind was blowing. Um – let’s look at the pictures. Okay, where’s the contribution to the local economy? I thought chocolate might … Continue reading "CLC Sping 2020/5: Be Prepared"
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After a break of eleven days, I was back on my bike. Eleven days! I don’t think I’ve been off my bike for that long for years, except when we were on trips without our bicycles. We have been having cold days now and I’m getting more cautious about catching any kind of cold or … Continue reading "CLC Spring 2020/3: Back in the Saddle"
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Today’s cold ride to Powell Butte surprises me by having just enough snow to craft a small snowman at its summit. I’ve checked with the Rules Committee, and they’ve assured me that it’s fine to post another snowman for Greg. With it so cold today, it might as well still be February anyway. Also, I … Continue reading "Powell Butte"
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Well, I screwed up my courage and made a video for you – but mainly for the Goddess, bestower of Eternal Glory, because she likes videos and has been asking to see and hear us live for years. Not much to add to that. I rode to the gym, got rid of glass and plastic … Continue reading "Cycle Life Challenge Ride 1: Everyday Life in Munich"
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Hi all, I arranged with Mary to get the 2018 Coffeeneuring patch – and it arrived yesterday.
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I know that Coffeeneuring season is over, and I’ve already completed my seven caffeine-free entries. Wine is fine any old time though, and today’s ride was interesting enough to share. The wine comes from Fontfroide Abbey, a beautiful place we visited last fall. I was delighted to see a wine from there on the card … Continue reading "Vinouring outside the box: Fontfroide Abbey"
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Nice talk for a family recreation trail!! I’m in my lane…young woman walks in front of me I ring my bell. Just so she’s aware this is a bike lane. She doesn’t acknowledge me and turns and crosses back in front of me again! I ring my bell twice this time. Now, she looks up … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #7…What’s Your Problem B$#!h!"
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Made it, and in just under the wire. I was starting to get anxious, but I’VE DONE IT AGAIN! My streak of successfully completed ‘Coffeeneuring’ seasons continues unbroken, now at – er, I forget for sure, and my first season was recorded and then purged from a former website I chose not to name at this … Continue reading "Vinouring 2019: Languedoc in Agde"
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Mary’s note re the end of the challenge caught me on the hop. I thought I had another week!! Anyway, suitably kicked up the backside I managed to squeeze in one more coffee ride – this time to the coffee shop without walls. You can find the details HERE
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The crowds in Monterey and on the trail have been “thick” to say the least! Awful if you want to be honest. Everyone is trying to escape the smoke in the Bay Area. We have had this sweet pocket of not so bad air and have been able to keep to our normal activities. It’s … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring Ride #6 – North to Castroville"
Read MoreMonday, November 12, 2018 / 2 miles So we end our coffeeneuring with a whimper in the smoke from a huge wildfire about 150 miles north of us. The weather patterns are not being kind to California this fall. We had a smitch of rain on October 1, and nothing in the immediate forecast. No … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 7: In the Big Smoke"
Read MoreMonday, November 5, 2018 / 9 miles / This was a special day: I got to ride with Janet and Jack. We met somewhat in the middle at Wilder Ranch State Park. They drove up to the north end of Monterey Bay, I came over the hill from SF Bay. We had no particular agenda … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 6: Surf City"
Read MoreNot necessarily in that order. Minnesotans will laugh, but its gotten cold here in Burgundy. The temperature this morning was a chilly 4°C. Yes, I know that’s well above freezing, but with a ferocious north wind coming down from the North Sea, it seems that our prolonged fall is finally over. With the sun out … Continue reading "Coffee, soup, and cold weather…….."
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I lost focus on this year’s challenge for a bit, and was a bit anxious looking up the dates to see if I’d run out of time. I’m good though – there’s still a week left. After today’s post, my sixth of the season, I’m only one shy. The pressure is on, but I’m pretty … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Gigandas in Saint Remy"
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Coffeeneuring Ride Number 6 took place on a lovely 23°C day, no wind until on the way back and a chance meeting with friends on the way. Read all about it HERE
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Howdy Cycle365life Folks. My fifth coffeeneuring challenge was at Nambung NP 180kms north of Perth. There was no coffee shop anywhere so I prepared my own brew. Hope you find it interesting For details Click here
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For the past six days, the air quality index in Santa Rosa has fluctuated between “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy.” Today the AQI improved to “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” As an insensitive old grumbly guy, I figured I would be safe for a quick ride over to Spring Lake in order to partake of a thermos … Continue reading "Smoke gets in my tea"
Read MoreHi folks. Boy, am I getting behind on these posts. So to catch up a little, I have two rides to talk about. The first ride was actually last week on the 8th (Thursday). The day started out foggy. I usually don’t like to ride with such poor visibility, but the sun was starting to … Continue reading "Two coffeeneuring rides for the price of one (post)."
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I’ve been riding Little Bessie a lot lately. I like the upright sitting and just the relaxed feeling I have on her…oh yes her bell too! However, she has had a rubbing on her back wheel for several months. We thought it was just because the wheel was out of round. Nope she had two … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #5 – Little Bessie Gets New Shoes"
Read MoreMy daughter stayed with her dad Saturday afternoon freeing me up for a few hours. My main activity was turkey hunting. For the last two weeks, I’ve checked all the stores around me looking for my favorite brand of turkey breast. Finally, today some of the seasonal products showed up at my local supermarket. I … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring – Ride #4 – Nov 9"
Read MoreWednesday, October 31, 2018 / 16 miles / This was a spectacular day. The more I think back on it the happier it makes me feel. It involved some relaxation, the beach, redwoods, a resurrected cemetery, a big honkin hill, brussels sprouts, hot sun, deep shade, and tea. It had distinct sections that may have … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 5: Portals"
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The San Francisco Bay Area is fortunate to have so many parks, open space preserves, and public lands, and in Sonoma County we have our fair share. The newest is Tolay Lake Regional Park in the southern part of the county. It officially opened for daily access less than two weeks ago. My ace support … Continue reading "Tolay for Tea"
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How lucky for me that my birthday always seems to fall during Coffeeneuring. That usually means I get a nice ride somewhere fun. Well this year didn’t disappoint…..we drove north to Santa Cruz and had a meetup with The Goddess herself. As you can see it was a bright clear day….well now. When we left … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring #4 Happy Birthday to me!"
Read MoreROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Where I Tested the Limits of My Coffee-Tasting Tolerance This morning I drove up to the bustling suburb of Roseville which abuts the northern edges of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Roseville has lots of restaurants, the very first Target Store, and not one, but TWO enclosed shopping malls. At 40-degrees (F), it … Continue reading "BROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Seven (of Seven)"
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So there are several reasons you might care about this post. If you’re a wine lover, foodie or Francophile, you’ll be glad to see that we’re finally done with Italy and are enjoying our first meal in France (for this tour). If you’re into photography, you’ll be impressed by the layout of the featured photo, … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Cotes de Provence in Menton"
Read MoreThanks to all of you who expressed concern over my health commenting on my last post. I really am much better and the pain in my foot remains a mystery. Its not cramps, or a stress fracture or a broken bone spur (although it felt like one of the last two), the doc doesn’t think … Continue reading "Art Coffee Ride: Sunday in the park"
Read MoreMonday morning I woke up with a tremendous pain in my right foot. I could barely hobble my way down stairs for breakfast, so I scheduled an appointment with the doc as soon as the office opened. Doctor Paurelle determined that I was indeed in much pain (oh he can be cruel with his probings) … Continue reading "Tea art ride"
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I had three items on my agenda for today, two of them far more pleasant than the other one: Quaff a cup of tea (and wolf down a scone) in Sebastopol in order to make progress (ride number five out of seven) in the Coffeeneuring Challenge Stop and pay my respects at the intersection in … Continue reading "Tea, deathtrap, and cyclisk"
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We woke up yesterday to an absolutely amazing sunrise! It was warm too…so I thought it might be a good day for an “errand” ride. I had an appointment to get my haircut so off we went. First I stopped at Beverly’s to order some plexiglass for frames. I’m going to have three photos in … Continue reading "Pepsineuring Ride #3"
Read MoreTo the tune of “Back in the Saddle Again”, I am Back in Seattle Again ;’-) We have been having a glorious fall, even though it is an adjustment to have it raining!! But look at this color… For the little story of my day, if you are interested …. GO HERE
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The day for Coffeeneuring dawned very windy, stormy and without power due to electrical cells in the storms. Only a short ride then. But where? Ah, there’s a new Bakehouse in Perth and a new bit of track at the end of the the Breadalbane to Perth shared track to try, so starting at Devon … Continue reading "Tasmanian Coffeeneuring #4. The Country Bakehouse, Perth"
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A ride to Schleißheim Palace with some public art on the way — November 1, 2018 — It was looking grey again but after lunch we decided to get our show on the road, no more hanging around and sitting at the computer. Schleissheim is one of our regular cycling destinations, about 30 km round … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Munich – Ride 7"
Read MoreWHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA: Was the Original White Bear a Polar Bear or an Albino Black Bear? Before I delve into today’s relatively uneventful Coffeeneuring ride, I’ve decided to fill some space with a totally unnecessary summary of my horizon-broadening efforts so far. As you may recall, I set a couple of personal goals for … Continue reading "BROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Six (of Seven)"
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In order to satisfy the mandates of the Coffeeneuring Challenge (this was my fourth Coffeeneuring ride out of the requisite seven caffeine excursions), I pedaled over to the Trailhouse, our local coffee bar / beer joint / bike shop. (Their motto: “Bikes. Beer. Coffee. Not Necessarily in That Order.”) In keeping with the requirements, or … Continue reading "Trailhouse"
Read MoreTuesday, October 30, 2018 / 16 miles / By some miracle, four neighboring cities and a town on the San Francisco peninsula agreed on something. It’s called the Peninsula Bikeway, a designated route on surface streets connecting the cities and town. They even agreed on the signage. And even more of a miracle, the route … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 4: The Tao of Bike"
Read MoreThe New York Times crossword puzzle for 10/31/2018. Olaf shows up here on the regular but its coincidence with Greg’s post is too coincidental to be coincidental. What have you been up to Greg?
Read MoreMonday, October 23, 2018 / 3 miles / Lovely day to drive about 15 minutes up the freeway to a bayside destination with the wife where she could stroll and I could roll and both end up at a cafe. That’s one good thing about the trike – you can go at walking speed without … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 3: Port o’ Call"
Read MoreRather than take up a bunch of space here with all the photos I have of this outing, I will refer you to MY BLOG To summarize — I had great #6 tea outing in Eugene and have now done all outings out of my home state. #7 will have to be done in Washington and … Continue reading "TEANEURING #6: WE ARE IN OREGON"
Read MoreI have worked for this. Almost got foiled again, but NO I said, I am NOT going to THAT Peet’s. So I turned around and rode the other way until l found the real one. Not only did I get a real Sencha loose leaf tea, I got a scrumptious cranberry and walnut scone. So … Continue reading "The REAL Teaneuring #5"
Read MoreI am not numbering this (as #5) because I consider it a bit of a bust. I will hold it in reserve in case I don’t complete the 7, but will surely aim for three others first. I had this place in mind. Seems like a local place, I like the name, no chain, and … Continue reading "#No-number Teaneuring"
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You know some days you just shouldn’t get out on your bike?? but we did. We haven’t ridden north in awhile so we thought why not. I actually like that ride because it feels like we are out on the open road….not on the bike trail doing the same ole ride. It’s hilly, hard … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring Ride #2 -A bust"
Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: Alliteration On An Autumn Afternoon I foresee fanciful fun for my fourth foray to a far-off town. I’ll be motoring to the major metropolis of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Then I’ll be back on The Reckless Mr. Bing Bong to bravely bike in the bold, brash, and brutal big town. I think it could be … Continue reading "BROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part Four (of Seven)"
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“I haven’t ridden to the Cafe at Hazelbrae” I thought. “Must be about 60k there and back, let’s give it a go”. The first part I have ridden many times but the second part not for a few years and never on Magnum. All went well until the road was closed and a detour was … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring in Tasmania #3"
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Biked at least two miles. Check. Purchased and consumed qualifying beverage. Check. (Also purchased and consumed glazed donut. Yum.) Documented with photograph of beverage and bicycle. Check. (Bicycle requirement added for Cycle365 per Kathleen.) I think that qualifies as another Coffeeneuring ride. And, while I was at it…. Photographed reflection of self and bike in … Continue reading "Donut, tea, and reflectie"
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A ride along the Isar Monday October 22, 2018 — As the season advances, we feel we want to catch every ray of sun. It was sunny alright, but cold as well, 5°C when we left and 10°C when we returned. I dressed warmly but my fingers and toes felt the nip of the cold … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Bavaria – Ride 6"
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Discerning viewers will note that this isn’t a standard half bottle. It’s a half liter, which is just a sip or two larger. It was all that was available though, and will have to do. It just seemed to fitting to have a Barbera in Asti, so I bent my own rules a bit. before … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Barbera d’Asti in Asti"
Read MoreIt was back to the Parklands for Ride #3, my third straight ride on the Louisville Loop. This one crossed Broad Run Park and continued on into Turkey Run Park for a mile or so. Even though the place I parked was closer to my house than Ride #1, this was the first time I’d ridden … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring – Ride #3 – Oct 22"
Read MoreWe have just a few more days in sunny Sacramento and this will be my last chance for a teaneuring outing before heading back to Seattle. Next one may well be in the rain ;’-). OK so, I took my paper cue sheet along to finish the route I attempted yesterday, and was able to … Continue reading "TEANEURING #4: Last one in Cali…"
Read MoreOctober 15, 2018 / 7 miles / … not to mention turkey cow deer pig. Saw them all today. Well, not the coyote. Or the bear. But I rode in Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, which they refer to as Coyote Bear. I’ve been meaning to try riding at Coyote Bear for years. … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 2: Coyote Bear"
Read MoreOn Friday, I traveled to the opposite side of the county to ride the Levee Trail. It’s another part of the Louisville Loop. My car was left in the parking lot at Riverside—The Farnsley-Moorman Landing, a historic farm on the Ohio River in southwest Louisville. When I saw (and heard) a school group, I decided … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring — Ride #2 — Oct 19"
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Autumn Glow in Westpark — Took a ride to Westpark to see what autumn is doing there. *The rose garden wasn’t what it was but the blossoms weren’t completely finished yet. Some other autumn bloomers were still showing their colors, too. *There were no more turtles sunning on the stones in the lake. *It didn’t … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Bavaria – Ride 5"
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Following the theme I set myself – time to head to a new Cafe and some new roads. I went to Poatina and had a coffee at the Tiers Tea Lounge. Poatina is an ex-Hydro village in the foothills of the Western Tiers. The day was wonderful. The full story is on my website HERE.
Read MoreNot much to report about the ride to the Corner Bakery. Took my usual route from the house to get there. There was more traffic than I had expected on a Saturday mid-morning run. My destination was the Bakery that Sarah had suggested for my teaneuring challenge. She was very right! This was a great … Continue reading "TEANEURING #3 A New Week, another Tea ;’-)"
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It’s not all that easy, finding restaurants that serve half bottles. I’ve had my eyes out all week, and finally scored again last night. Nice that they had a variety I like too, but the main thing was diversity. I’m starting to wonder how hard it’s going to be to meet my goal and find … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Pinot Grigio in OSG"
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Who Needs Flowers – Today’s ride was again to the Botanical Garden. My annual pass has certainly been worthwhile. We have a light morning fog, and it’s a little cooler than in the past days. I am wearing gloves and a buff under my helmet to keep my ears warm. We take our usual route … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Bavaria – Ride 4"
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Today’s destination wasn’t a pretty park, a palace or an interesting cafe – it was to the junkyard. More precisely, I rode to the nearest hazardous waste disposal and recycling center. I didn’t have a lot to get rid of, it was very easy to transport on my bicycle. You can read more here on … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Bavaria – Ride 3"
Read MoreThis poster we found in Folsom is a perfect opener… I took myself on a tea search from the house. Well, maybe I cannot call it a “search” as I found a route on RWGPS (Ride With GPS) titled “Elk Grove Starbucks”. For a long while I was wondering if I was on the correct … Continue reading "Teaneuring #2 — still in Cali ;’-)"
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We’re off…..today is beautiful! Summer has finally arrived on the Central Coast! Fog ….GONE! For today anyway. We haven’t ridden our “Normal” ride since I last posted here….it’s been awhile. So we headed out to see what we could find and see if we could do 30 miles?? We found this parked in one of … Continue reading "Coffeenuring 2018 #1"
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No, not the Windsor where the Queen hangs out. Windsor, California, north of Santa Rosa. Took off from Jeff’s and rolled north. Wandered around familiar quiet roads. Saw two coyotes cavorting in a field. Talked to a retired couple (she on an ebike) from Cameron Park (in the foothills east of Sacramento) who were pedaling … Continue reading "Windsor with Jeff"
Read MoreSunday, October 14, 2018 / 10 miles / Ever see Charlie Chaplin in “The Tramp”? It was filmed in the little town of Niles, California in 1915. Niles was Hollywood before there was Hollywood thanks to Essanay Film Manufacturing Company opening an operation where the weather was more favorable than Chicago. Starting in 1912 lots … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring 2018 Ride 1: Queen of de Niles"
Read MoreThe weather here in Burgundy has been unseasonably warm of late. So why not take advantage of it, I asked myself, especially since Sundays are so slow and I have cabin fever? So it was into the saddle and off to the center of town. Mattieu’s bar is open to catch a few late season … Continue reading "Gonpher Coughie"
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Being on tour, I’m a bit constrained in how to approach Coffeeneuring this fall. In the past I’ve taken solo day rides to beverage outlets about town, but that doesn’t really work that well when we’re on tour. I don’t really want to take off on my own that often, as it cramps how we … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Valpolicella in Varenna"
Read MoreDoing a bicycle challenge is a new adventure for me. I may not be able to complete seven rides, but even the one ride I did on Friday, Oct. 12th, is more than I’ve done all summer. There won’t be any coffee drinking by me. I have never liked the taste, but I’ll try to … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring — Ride #1 — Oct 12"
Read MoreAs (I think) we all know, I live in the Seattle area and we are here in Sacramento CA (actually Elk Grove, a bit south of Sacramento) to visit the Grands. We will be here for at least another week, and maybe more. My first few teaneuring outings will be around here. I have not … Continue reading "A Stranger in a Strange Land Goes Teaneuring"
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Today I managed a twofer: a ride with reflectie and beverage. I accomplished those tasks by visiting the annual Fall Festival at Shone Farm. (I’ve pedaled out to that festival before, although I think it was cancelled last year due to the fires.) The farm is where agricultural classes are taught at our local community … Continue reading "Reflective Coffeeneuring"
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This is my fourth year of Coffeeneuring. The previous three were great, but they were spent primarily within the safe geographical confines of MY Town while drinking nothing but straight-up black coffee. BORING! Well, NOT NO MO’ as the kids say these days. This season, I will be traveling to seven different towns and exploring them … Continue reading "BROADENING MY COFFEENEURING HORIZONS: Part One (of Seven)"
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A warm October day, wow, I’ve never seen October weather like this. I hopped on my bike for a short ride, my goal today was Nymphenburg Palace. On a lovely Saturday there were plenty of people there. Janos didn’t want to get trampled and stayed home. But it wasn’t that bad. Behind the palace is … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Bavaria – Ride 2"
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No theme this time around, just seven rides (I hope). A gorgeous warm sunny day for the first day of the challenge. We rode our bikes to the Deer Park Beer Garden and ate our picnic there, accompanied by a Radlermass (shandy). It was certainly beer garden weather, but the season is over it seems … Continue reading "Kaffeenierung in Bavaria – Ride 1"
Read MoreHello my darlings. My apologies for the late notice, but the 2018 Coffeeneuring Challenge starts this Friday, October 12. I checked the Chasing Mailboxes website too early in September to learn this year’s dates for the Coffeeneuring Challenge, and I forgot to look again until today. We expect all of you to have a great … Continue reading "Coffeeneuring Challenge 2018"
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