Equinox Challenge

Equinox Challenge from the verandah

Posted: September 30, 2019 Under: Equinox Challenge By Lednar De Nalloh 4 Comments

I live about 17kms east of the city and from my veranda I notice the position of the sunset on the horizon change constantly but sometimes the clouds don’t want to co-operate. Astronomy fascinates me, these two photos were taken two days apart and the city skyline creates a great reference point. Do you know … Continue reading "Equinox Challenge from the verandah"

Equinox in Tasmania

Posted: September 20, 2019 Under: Equinox Challenge By Tony Cullimore 4 Comments

This picture was a day early because I won’t be at home this evening. Yes, the driveway is pretty much oriented east / west. The Winter Solstice picture. From now the sun will “walk” south (left) for the next 3 months and we should enjoy some warm weather. This week there has been a run … Continue reading "Equinox in Tasmania"

The challenge Trifecta in March

Posted: March 27, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Lednar De Nalloh 10 Comments

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

If You Watch The Sun Come Up From The Highway 61 Bridge On The Day Of The Vernal Equinox, Wait Twelve Hours, And Then Rotate Your Body 180 Degrees, You Will See The Sun Drop Below The Horizon

Posted: March 21, 2019 Under: Equinox Challenge By gregblood 10 Comments

I didn’t do that though. I left and came back.

Equinox Challenge Munich

Posted: March 21, 2019 Under: Challenges By Suzanne 9 Comments

We don’t have daylight savings time yet which means I would have had to get up at a very ungodly hour to catch the sun rising for the equinox challenge. Fortunately the setting sun qualifies, too. The sky was clear again today, yesterday I didn’t have time, and I was able to get out for … Continue reading "Equinox Challenge Munich"

A triple play on the first day of spring

Posted: March 21, 2019 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 11 Comments

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"

Vernal Equinox Illinois — Photo Added

Posted: March 20, 2019 Under: Equinox Challenge By Rich-Illinois 5 Comments

Illinois and Minnesota completely obscured by clouds 20 March, 2019 🙁 It doesn’t look like parts of the West Coast or Western Australia are faring much better Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Eastern Australia and Munich look clear 🙂 Not looking very promising for a sunset photo So . . . . . . . . . Out … Continue reading "Vernal Equinox Illinois — Photo Added"

Equinox Challenge 2.0

Posted: March 15, 2019 Under: Equinox Challenge By Rich-Illinois 6 Comments

The Equinox is just a few days away — and as the Analemma shows, the direct ray of the sun is striking approximately 2 degrees south of the equator today (March 15th). Spring has been a real struggle to arrive here, not to mention Minnesota, but looks to be advancing nicely in Washington, Oregon, California, … Continue reading "Equinox Challenge 2.0"

Summer Solstice ride into the city

Posted: December 21, 2018 Under: Equinox Challenge By Lednar De Nalloh 11 Comments

Sorry Rich, but I couldn’t find a east-west road but I did discover that our new footbridge lines up with the suns furtherest point south at sunset. Of course I am one day ahead of the solstice but I don’t think it would make much difference. For more on my night ride Click here

Spring equinox challenge and other rides.

Posted: September 25, 2018 Under: Challenges By Lednar De Nalloh 6 Comments

Well due to a rotten cold then my back going I hadn’t been on the bike for two weeks, blowing my cycling targets to kingdom come. So I started with my favourite local loop ride to the TV towers. Then on Sunday rode to meet the Wildhogs at Applecross, but it was a no-show with … Continue reading "Spring equinox challenge and other rides."

The Sun Also Rises……

Posted: September 24, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Seasidejanet 9 Comments

Thanks to Rich I was actually looking forward to getting out early for a ride. Mind you I haven’t been on my bike at sunrise since our “Off To See The Wizard” Tour four yrs ago! I’m more of a sunset gal myself. As we are right here on the ocean I bet you thought … Continue reading "The Sun Also Rises……"

Autumnal Equinox 2018 – Munich

Posted: September 24, 2018 Under: Challenges By Suzanne 5 Comments

September 17 – I decided to do a dress rehearsal and was out looking for the street that ran due east and a place where I could get a good shot. However, anytime betweem 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. is not good to be cycing leisurely, looking for the angle of the shadows and where … Continue reading "Autumnal Equinox 2018 – Munich"

Equinox in Tasmania

Posted: September 21, 2018 Under: Equinox Challenge By Tony Cullimore 3 Comments

I am working on the Anura to replace the freewheel. The old one was a bit buggered. Two missing teeth, bent sprockets etc. No wonder I had trouble with the gears since purchase. The new one is on after a battle separating diff from freewheel. I ended up sending it to Melbourne and Mr Greenspeed … Continue reading "Equinox in Tasmania"

Posted: September 13, 2018 Under: Challenges By Rich-Illinois 7 Comments

No, not that kind of Equinox, the Astronomical one. We have a few days to plan our strategy. September 23rd, the sun will rise due east and set due west regardless of where you are on earth — shadows, likewise, will align due west at sunrise, and due east at sunset. Find a clear view … Continue reading "Equinox Challenge"