Cycle Days Challenge: May (entries 13 – 17)
So I like this challenge, but I’m getting behind. To speed things up a bit I’m going to batch my entries. This post is for days 13-17, and came from five consecutive days: May 11-15. The featured image is on the harbor in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. The remaining four: Continue here to see the complete … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: May (entries 13 – 17)"
Read MoreThe Old Eviprou Bridge
So let’s see if we’ve got everything right this time. Distinctive bridge, check. Month of May, check. Bicycle on the scene, check. All systems go. Built in 1956, the Old Eviprou Bridge in Chalkida (Chalcis) isn’t all that old, but it’s older than the new bridge, and is built as the newest of a succession … Continue reading "The Old Eviprou Bridge"
Read MoreRIDE #69: 21 MAY 2018
The raindrops started falling 10km into the ride. It was bright and sunny when I left home, as you can see from the view back to where I came from. It is an odd angle for a bike shot, but there is a bit of my bike in the photograph below. The rectangular headlight lens … Continue reading "RIDE #69: 21 MAY 2018"
Read MoreIslands in the Delta
Three years ago, Jeff and I bicycled through the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta with the expectation of utilizing two ferries across water to complete the loop and return to our starting point in Rio Vista. Much to our surprise, the J-Mack ferry was out of service, essentially leaving us stranded on Grand Island … Continue reading "Islands in the Delta"
Read MoreThat Bridge at Andros, again
Scott took a fine photograph of the bridge at Andros, but it seems like he snapped more than one exposure. Suzanne found a copy on her computer with Rachael’s bike mysteriously appearing in the corner. I searched my hard drive and — wow! — look what I found. Does anyone recognize the woman on the … Continue reading "That Bridge at Andros, again"
Read MoreMay Challenge 2018: Bridges 5 and 6
We could not let the challenge period finish without getting pics of the two bridges that span the Murray River in Corowa. These pics were taken last Monday, before I was laid flat by a rotten cold for much of the past week. The Murray River is Australia’s version of the Mississippi and its tributaries … Continue reading "May Challenge 2018: Bridges 5 and 6"
Read MoreNo Bike?
I’m really sorry I can’t add an image in the comments, so I have made an extra post for this bridge. It’s not mine, it’s Scott’s. For some reason he didn’t even realize that his bike was in the picture. I guess Rachael lugged it along on the hike so he could get credit for … Continue reading "No Bike?"
Read MoreThe challenging bridge at Andros
It’s been challenging seeking out bridges in Greece worthy of the challenge. We’ve been in the islands, and there just haven’t been many bridges around. I’ve been quite stressed about this, as I’m sure you can imagine. We finally found a second bridge yesterday though, and it was definitely a challenge. Challenging enough that we … Continue reading "The challenging bridge at Andros"
Read More2018 week #20 – good cycling this week
The days are really cooling down now. If the sun doesn’t come out the house stays cool, the outside air is cool and the inside heater is on! Minimum cycling temperature for the week was 4°C at a 10am start and that did feel a bit chilly. This has caused winter cycling gear to be … Continue reading "2018 week #20 – good cycling this week"
Read More2018 Cycle Days Challenge – Photo #003
Date: 2018/05/19 (Sat) Place: Lam Tsuen River, Kwong Fuk Estate, Taipo, Hong Kong Remark: My team-mate’s Giant Rapid taken while having late lunch. The footbridge in the background allow pedestrians and residents to cross the Lam Tsuen River. Post Views: 117
Read MoreA Picnic and a Bridge
We’ve been having a wet and chilly week here in Munich. Not a single day without rainshowers predicted either in the morning, the afternoon or both. But this morning was sunny, rain not expected until afternoon. Had to take advantage of that. Our favorite short ride is to a beer garden for a picnic lunch. … Continue reading "A Picnic and a Bridge"
Read MorePassing 4000km for the year so far
I don’t really set distance goals these days, I just try and ride my bike as much as I find enjoyable. After all, I ride purely for enjoyment with the fitness aspect being a nice bonus! That said, I do try and hit 200km per week as a very rough general target. Some weeks I … Continue reading "Passing 4000km for the year so far"
Read MoreRide of Silence (Updated)
Original post On Wednesday, 16 May, in hundreds of locations around the world, thousands of riders will undertake solemn rides of silence in honor of bicyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Please find a group near you, or organize one, or ride alone, and participate in the 16th anniversary … Continue reading "Ride of Silence (Updated)"
Read MoreOne “R” or Two
The sun finally reappeared this morning. Seems like it has been hidden by the marine layer around here for a week, although that might be an exaggeration. I need to wait a couple more days before I undertake a ride I’ve been thinking about for awhile, so today I figured I should stretch my legs … Continue reading "One “R” or Two"
Read MoreTop of the Town @Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong
I have a short hiking with my family to the highest peak in Hong Kong – Tai Mo Shan, on last Saturday. This reminded me my last riding here few years ago. Despite I had selected the safest route to start the cycling journey, the initial 13 Kilometres climbing at an average gradient of 5% … Continue reading "Top of the Town @Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong"
Read MoreRide North and East
A moderate northeasterly breeze suggested Dave and I should head that direction for a change — seems like most often a southerly wind keeps us riding in that direction. Heading north out of town and then east we crossed the Kankakee Beaverville and Southern RR, paused for a little break and continued to the (now) … Continue reading "Ride North and East"
Read MoreRide of Silence: Santa Rosa
I pedaled downtown to participate in the Ride of Silence. Very disappointing turnout. Five riders plus one youngster on a tag along. But we rode a silent loop around downtown, and our local newspaper sent a reporter and photographer to cover the story. Post Views: 129
Read MoreRide of Silence – Munich
Today’s Ride of Silence in Munich The Ride of Silence is an international cycling event on the third Wednesday in May, which commemorates cyclists killed and injured on public roads. Cyclists around the world are demonstrating for more attention and safety on the road. We met at 6:30 in pouring rain – otherwise there might … Continue reading "Ride of Silence – Munich"
Read MoreRIDE #68: 16 MAY 2018
Another 5.00am start this morning. We had 55km under our wheels by breakfast time at 7.40am. Iced Milo for Danial and I. A post-ride cleaning and tune-up. Post Views: 61
Read MoreRIDE #67: 15 MAY 2018
What do they say about buses all coming at once? After a long dearth of night rides, I had two in a row. And prompted by a comment from Suzanne, I rode the other of my two bikes around the streets of KL last night. Those are the Petronas Twin Towers in the background. Post … Continue reading "RIDE #67: 15 MAY 2018"
Read MoreThe Carboor Loop
The guys and I did a loop of a small mountain range last weekend – headwind all the way out and tailwind all the way back. You can read it about in the link below. Plan B – May Ride 2 – The Carboor loop Post Views: 87
Read MoreRIDE #66: 14 MAY 2018
My pals and I haven’t ridden at night for some time. It was time to bring the 8.00pm starts back. Post Views: 68
Read MoreThe Tasman Bridge Disaster
The iconic (for Tasmania) Tasman Bridge is the main connection between the Eastern and Western Shores and a significant landmark of Hobart. I cross over the Tasman Bridge each weekday on my journey to work and back (aboard my motorised two-wheeler rather than by pedal power). I have cycled across it a handful of times, but … Continue reading "The Tasman Bridge Disaster"
Read MoreRIDE #65: 13 MAY 2018
If you are interested in reading about this ride: Chamang Waterfall with the R@SKLs Post Views: 57
Read MoreBack to the ‘Bogies
The unfinished black line route on my map was going to taunt me all winter. So while the weather was good, we went back to the Strathbogies to finish off the road we had to abort on our attempted tour. You can check out this two-day ride at the link below. Plan B – May … Continue reading "Back to the ‘Bogies"
Read MoreMay Bridge Challenge – Bridge 4
We looked to avoid all the Mothers Day traffic that would be heading to eateries, scenic destinations, etc by doing a 56 kilometre loop on country roads southeast of Wangaratta. We crossed two bridges – one with water, the other with none. We also traveled over many culverts, some with water underneath and some bigger … Continue reading "May Bridge Challenge – Bridge 4"
Read MoreChallenges galore – what to do?
I have been thinking about all the new Challenges appearing and how and which to tackle. Then it struck me, I had better stick to the Challenge I set myself at the beginning of the year – to ride 100 kilometres each week. I allow myself to ride any or all bikes in the stable … Continue reading "Challenges galore – what to do?"
Read MoreRIDE #64: 12 MAY 2018
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Read MoreCycling Into The Future
For the past eleven months the Main Street, Broadway, of Seaside has been closed. There has been much construction. New drainage systems, sidewalks extended with added seating, trees planted and bicycle parking added. Broadway was completely closedown for several months. This caused some of the existing businesses to shutdown……the word on the street was that … Continue reading "Cycling Into The Future"
Read MoreChallenge of the Month: Bridges over the Danube, Vils and Isar
The first days of May, Janos and I were still on our Lower Bavaria bicycle tour. Our route followed the Danube to Passau, then the Vils and finally the Isar back to our starting point in Landshut. Here are the pictures. Post Views: 89
Read MoreGratuitous Bridges
What do you do with the bridge pictures that you took in April when the challenge is for May? You post them anyway. I also have some bridge photos in petto for the challenge, but first the non-challenge bridges. We were on the Danube Bike Path the last two days of April and of course … Continue reading "Gratuitous Bridges"
Read MoreThe Cycle Days Challenge: May (days 5-12)
This is a continuation of my challenge to ride on 150 days this year. I’m breaking my posts up into months, beginning with April. I’ll update the post with a fresh picture from the month periodically, and you can see the entire gallery for May here. All of the photos for this month are in Greece. … Continue reading "The Cycle Days Challenge: May (days 5-12)"
Read MoreMy Yellow Trike
It’s my birthday. Another step into the 70’s and time for an addition to the bicycle stable. So I visited Melbourne for the day, picked the trike up and brought it back on the Ferry. Here is the Greenspeed Anura on a cycle path by Port Phillip Bay on a wild day. The Tassie ferry … Continue reading "My Yellow Trike"
Read MoreRide North
Short stop at what I am told is a World War 1 Era tank — at the Veterans Memorial Floral Hill Cemetery. Addendum: That’s a World War II M3 “Stuart” light tank — Thanks to Bill for the ID! Glacial moraine crests opposite the cemetery. Cold/Wet spring has delayed planting until now. Descending … Continue reading "Ride North"
Read MoreMy Riding Buddy….
Today we, I, got in a quick 15mi. It seemed like we had a head wind wherever we turned. We are having early ‘June Gloom’ FOG! With the fog comes wind to pull it either in or out…….seems like we might be in for a gloomy summer. I did have my riding buddy with me … Continue reading "My Riding Buddy…."
Read MoreCycling Days With Victoria – Days 11, 12,13
Day 11 May 6,2018 Took this the day we got back from our 9-day ride in Lower Bavaria, and didn’t feel like riding far. An annual Munich Street Festival was taking place and we had a look around. For the shot I placed my bike next to the news stands. Abi Ofarim’s death at the … Continue reading "Cycling Days With Victoria – Days 11, 12,13"
Read MoreSeaside Riding along Ma On Shan, Hong Kong
Continuing with the Hong Kong Cycling Routes Collection, our group have a short ride along the seaside of the Ma On Shan area. This is not a challenging trip but just to enjoy the blue sky, bright sunlight and beautiful view with friends and loved ones. You may click here for more details on my … Continue reading "Seaside Riding along Ma On Shan, Hong Kong"
Read MoreOne Bridge to Rule Them All
For the Challenge of the Month, all bridges are welcome. A few miles down the road we have a famous one. It might not be the longest, the highest, the newest, or the fanciest bridge on the planet, but it’s pretty nice. Around here, we think of it as a breathtakingly beautiful symbol of the … Continue reading "One Bridge to Rule Them All"
Read MoreWeekend
Friday, May 4, 2018: On Wednesday, I reserved one of the tent sites at the nearby Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area for Friday night. So, Friday after work I loaded up my tent etc. and rode the 20 miles to the park. Only 1 of the other 3 tent sites was occupied. However, the RV … Continue reading "Weekend"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 10
May 5, 2018 Day 10/100 My bicycle posing next to a beer vat, a relic from the days when our hotel had its own brewery. My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, or someone else’s bike for that matter, before the end of the year. Just one picture from any … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 10"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 9
May 4, 2018 Day 9/100 Near the end of the tour in Lower Bavaria, the dandelions are going to seed and the canola fields are turning green. My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, or someone else’s bike for that matter, before the end of the year. Just one picture … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 9"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 8
May 3, 2018 Day 8/100 At a crossroads: To a monastery or a beer garden? My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, or someone else’s bike for that matter, before the end of the year. Just one picture from any given ride/day is the only rule for the challenge. My … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 8"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 7
May 2, 2018 Day 7/100 Team Kertesz-Gibson on the road My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, or someone else’s bike for that matter, before the end of the year. Just one picture from any given ride/day is the only rule for the challenge. My gallery with all my challenge … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 7"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 6
May 1, 2018 Day 6/100 Touring in Bavaria – churches, churches and more churches My goal is 100 rides with pictures from my bike rides before the end of the year. Just one picture from any given ride/day is the only rule for the challenge. My gallery with photos from May is here. Post Views: … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 6"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 5
April 30, 2018 Day 5/100 On tour, somewhere in Lower Bavaria. My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike (named Victoria) – or the bike of someone I’m riding with – before the end of the year. Just one picture from any given ride/day is the only rule for the challenge. My gallery … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 5"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 4
April 29, 2018 Day 4/100 Following the Danube Bike Path on our Lower Bavaria tour My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, before the end of the year. Just one picture from any given ride/day is the only rule for the challenge. My gallery with photos from the beginning of … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 4"
Read MoreCheneyville Bridge 2011/2018
I came across Bill’s Journal cycling from Colorado to Virginia and was particularly interested in the section covering Illinois, and especially Vermilion county (Paxton to Lafayette Indiana). The description of Bill’s thoughts about the motel here in town, while very accurate, are still the source of a good chuckle. Many of the descriptions and photos … Continue reading "Cheneyville Bridge 2011/2018"
Read MoreA Bridge Too Many
A survey of bridges, trestles, overpasses, viaducts, spans, etc to help stoke your imagination for the Challenge of the Month. Read more at Bill Bikes Post Views: 81
Read More2018 Cycle Days Challenge – Photo #002
Date: 2018/05/06 (Sun) Place: Sai Sha, Sai Kung, Hong Kong Remark: My team-mate’s Giant TCR SLR 1 taken on our return trip from Sai Sha. The footbridge in the background facilitates residents and pedestrians to safely cross the busy motorway below. By the way, I’m a little bit lazy and tried to … Continue reading "2018 Cycle Days Challenge – Photo #002"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 3
April 28, 2018 Day 3/100 Somewhere in Lower Bavaria. Selfie in a traffic mirror. My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, before the end of the year. Just one picture from any given ride/day is the only rule for the challenge. My gallery with photos from January through April is … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 3"
Read MoreCycling Days with Victoria – 2
April 27, 2018 Day 2/100 First day on tour in Lower Bavaria. Only April and great weather! I’ll be writing a journal on the ride eventually and link it here somewhere. My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my bike, named Victoria, before the end of the year. Only one picture from any given … Continue reading "Cycling Days with Victoria – 2"
Read MoreRIDE #63: 06 MAY 2018
Does an overpass count as a bridge? Post Views: 67
Read More‘You call that a bridge?’ – May Challenge – Bridges 1-3
The crew and I did an overnight ride on the weekend. We rode over about seven bridges. But were they worthy of the Challenge? Did a bridge need to span a watercourse that had a certain water volume to count? I pondered this for awhile. In the end, I decided to take pics only of … Continue reading "‘You call that a bridge?’ – May Challenge – Bridges 1-3"
Read MoreGreenway Bridges & Double Trouble
It started as a simple ride out the Greenway bike path. Then I decided to photograph some of the Greenway bridges for the current Cycle365 Challenge of the Month. Then I ran into Rich and Sandra. Then I detoured to campus for a quick inspection. Then, the next thing I knew, I was in double … Continue reading "Greenway Bridges & Double Trouble"
Read More“Party Bridge”
Just downstream from the 7th street bridge, the North Fork makes a 90 degree turn to the south. “Party Bridge” crosses on County Road 4000N. Newly tilled and planted field. It is subject to flooding, so we will see what happens as the summer progresses. Here is the view a few days later with the … Continue reading "“Party Bridge”"
Read MoreThe Keritis Bridge
My first, possibly only submission for the May Bridge Challenge. There don’t seem to be many noteworthy bridges in Crete, and it took some research to ferret this one out. I’m grateful to Bill for posting this challenge, because I would have missed this bridge otherwise. Not too impressive from the road surface, and there’s … Continue reading "The Keritis Bridge"
Read MoreBrompton on a “Bridge cross the Mersey”, Tasmania
This 1970’s style concrete road bridge is not as romantic as “Ferry Cross The Mersey” by Gerry and the Pacemakers but it got me from West to East Devonport. While crossing I didn’t sing “Ferry C T Mersey” much to everyone’s relief. Devonport is big on petroleum and bunker fuel imports. It smells very rich. … Continue reading "Brompton on a “Bridge cross the Mersey”, Tasmania"
Read MoreRIDE #62: 05 MAY 2018
“Energy to Go Far” Milo will be familiar to the Aussies and the Brits. Iced Milo is a very good alternative to coffee during a ride. Post Views: 68
Read MoreFinding Bridges in Monterey….not so easy!
There just aren’t many unless you ride south to Big Sur then you have several options. With current road construction and my lack of riding I don’t see that happening anytime soon. So, today I present to you the bridge on Pearl street in Monterey. It takes you across Lake El Estero which is a … Continue reading "Finding Bridges in Monterey….not so easy!"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #7: Clubbing
Wednesday, April 25, 2017. Last ride, biggest purchase. Post Views: 60
Read MoreCLC 2018 #6: Canistota
I got lazy about posting my 2018 Cycle Life Challenge rides from last week. I did get the rides in before April 30; I just didn’t get them posted here until now. My eternal glory is in question. I’ll will accept whatever decision The Goddess makes. Monday April 23, 2018: It’s a lovely day here … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #6: Canistota"
Read MoreRide #61: 03 May 2018
The General Elections are next Wednesday. Party banners and candidate posters are everywhere. Post Views: 65
Read MoreSouth Burma
The Ogre isn’t really a mountain bike—no shocks—and it’s built for fire roads and gravel and the like, not steep, rocky singletrack. The South Burma trail in Annadel is very rugged and rocky. Rocky in the sense that big, half-buried, immovable rocks practically block the trail and make it impossible to pick a smooth line. … Continue reading "South Burma"
Read MoreWell Done, Everyone
Hello Our darling CLCers, We had a wonderful Cycle Life Challenge this year, and you all did splendidly. We are still studying everyone’s rides so the appropriate Eternal Glory is awarded, so stay tuned for the celestial choirs. – Yr Goddess Post Views: 82
Read MoreBridges
The Diamond Back always likes to stop at a bridge and see what might be seen along the stream bed.
Read MoreThe Famous Spiral Bridge: My O.G.M.B.C. Submission
My entry for the Old Grumbleface May Bridge Challenge is going to be a history lesson. Not a very in-depth history lesson, but certainly an exciting and self-serving history lesson. When I set out this morning I thought I would simply meet the minimum requirement of a picture of my bike strategically placed in front of … Continue reading "The Famous Spiral Bridge: My O.G.M.B.C. Submission"
Read MoreSan Francisco Bay Bridges
In honor of the current Cycle365 Challenge of the Month: Around northern California, “the Bay” usually refers to the broadest demarcation of San Francisco Bay, including its assorted lobes and other features such as San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, etc. That large body of water defines and divides the landscape of our “Bay … Continue reading "San Francisco Bay Bridges"
Read MoreLife On The Mississippi
Mark Twain wrote a book called Life on the Mississippi and this post is called Life on the Mississippi. Both are outstanding works of American literature. But that’s where the similarities end. Mark Twain’s book was written in the 1860’s. My story is written in the 2010’s. Twain’s book is about three years of his life in which … Continue reading "Life On The Mississippi"
Read MoreThe Cycle Days Challenge: April (photos 1-4)
Well, somebody needs to be first! Thanks, Suzanne, for posting the Cycle Days Challenge. My challenge to myself is to bike on 150 days between now and the end of year – should be attainable, given our plans for the rest of the year. I’ll post them here through monthly posts, beginning with the tiny … Continue reading "The Cycle Days Challenge: April (photos 1-4)"
Read MoreCycle365 Challenge of the Month
Challenge for March, 2020: This month’s theme is Music, hosted by Greg. All you have to do in order to meet the March Challenge is match a bike ride to a piece of music. There are NO RULES! Well, there are two rules, I guess. 1) Provide the title of your song, and 2) tell us … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenge of the Month"
Read More2018 Cycle Days Challenge – Photo #001
Date: 2018/04/29 (Sun) Place: Kau Lung Hang, Fanling, Hong Kong Remark: My road bike taken in a group ride. Post Views: 100
Read MoreCLC Ride #14: Fried
I suspect what will be remembered most about today’s ride to Pulau Carey (Carey Island) is how hot it was while we were riding back to Kota Kemuning. It got up to 37° C / 99° F. Combine the temperature with the humidity of almost 70%, and the temperature felt like 45° C / … Continue reading "CLC Ride #14: Fried"
Read MoreCLC Ride 8: The tour that wasn’t
Our week-long tour was cut short on Day 3 with bike issues, but we did manage a CLC purchase on Day 2. Check out the aborted ride in the link below, and see if Verne and Kermit got in a float before we had to abort the ride. Plan B – April Ride 3 – … Continue reading "CLC Ride 8: The tour that wasn’t"
Read MoreDeath Valley: Ride 5, Aguereberry Point
With four rides of varying length and success under my belt, I was ready for another. In fact, today’s ride was really the one I was most looking forward to. In all my visits to Death Valley, for some reason I had never made it up to Aguereberry Point in the Panamint Range above Badwater … Continue reading "Death Valley: Ride 5, Aguereberry Point"
Read MoreApril 2018 Pic #1
Bike E test ride. 26 April 2018. Bishopsbourne Road, Tasmania Post Views: 93
Read MoreDeath Valley: Ride 4, Charcoal Kilns
Plan B involved driving up to a higher elevation and pedaling from Wildrose to the Charcoal Kilns. This would be steep, but not too long and mostly on pavement. It would also be cooler and, I was confident, without sand traps. Wind? Hard to say, but at least no billowing dust. I loaded the Ogre … Continue reading "Death Valley: Ride 4, Charcoal Kilns"
Read MorePuncture survey results
I got some responses from Cycle 365 readers. Thank you! Click on the link below to see the results. Enough already! Post Views: 1,020
Read MoreCaboose Rescue…..
Along the rec trail in Monterey near Cannery Row there is a cute little Red Caboose. It’s been sitting on the last thirty feet of train track left in Monterey. The trains were a vital part of the canning industry and the history of the Monterey Peninsula. This particular caboose serves as a little museum. … Continue reading "Caboose Rescue….."
Read MoreCycle Days Challenge with Victoria – 1
April 26, 2018 Day 1/100 Victoria in front of Der Ring, sculpture by Paolo Staccioli, located near Munich main train station. For my 100 Cycle Days Challenge I already had started on my own website and had 20 so far but thought I’d start fresh here. My goal is 100 rides with pictures of my … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge with Victoria – 1"
Read MoreDeath Valley: Ride 3, Cottonwood Canyon
Many years ago, when our son, Ben, was a Boy Scout, his Troop undertook a multi-day backpacking expedition through Cottonwood Canyon in Death Valley. Unfortunately, most of the Scouts and adults were defeated by the combination of distance, terrain, heat, and lack of water, and couldn’t hike out on the last day. Ben, his friend … Continue reading "Death Valley: Ride 3, Cottonwood Canyon"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle
Coming Full Circle … from Garching to Dachau Sunday April 22,2018 D-Day, the day I complete the circle! Sunday and spectacular weather – I know what that means. I want to do another ride but there are going to be a lot of people out and about. Europe is a small and densely populated place, … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle"
Read MoreCLC2018 Ride 7: Tourism Tasmania
My seventh and final ride for this year’s CLC is actually a number of rides melded into one. There’s a reason for this though. This week I’ve been on holiday along the North Coast of Tasmania so took the opportunity to do a bit of exploring by bicycle. My wife April knows I get a … Continue reading "CLC2018 Ride 7: Tourism Tasmania"
Read MoreCLC#7 Utah Utah Utah
So, the end of CLC is closing in fast and with this cold and life in general getting in the way we…well I’ve, been out very little on my bike. We decided to change that today. Load um up and head um out….yes we loaded the bikes in the Transit and headed North. We had … Continue reading "CLC#7 Utah Utah Utah"
Read MoreDeath Valley: Ride 2, Mustard Canyon
After the rainy, windy ride to Badwater this morning, the weather improved and I was ready for another excursion. I had a quick, nearby route in mind, including a few miles off pavement, so I ate a second lunch, downed about a gallon of tea, and climbed back on the Ogre. Read more at Bill … Continue reading "Death Valley: Ride 2, Mustard Canyon"
Read MoreLife after CLC – The 100 Days Challenge
We are looking for a new challenge – how about a challenge for the whole year? I do something I call “The 100 Rides Challenge”. The challenge is simple: take pictures of your bike or others’ bikes who are riding with you from rides in one year. No rules except that you can only post … Continue reading "Life after CLC – The 100 Days Challenge"
Read MoreDeath Valley: Ride 1, Badwater
My plan for today involved an easy warm-up cruise on pavement to Badwater and back for just under 40 miles. Having pedaled it once previously, I knew that despite the flatness of the valley between Badwater and Furnace Creek, the road ran right at the edge of the eastern hills, making interesting rollers and curves. … Continue reading "Death Valley: Ride 1, Badwater"
Read More2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 7th RIDE – FoTan to the old Hong Kong Frontier at Lo Wu, Hong Kong
This is my 7th ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge which took place on last Sunday, 22 April 2018. This time I will take you to one of the historical spots of Hong Kong – the old Hong Kong Frontier at Lo Wu. With the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United … Continue reading "2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 7th RIDE – FoTan to the old Hong Kong Frontier at Lo Wu, Hong Kong"
Read MoreThe Canby Ferry
The Canby Ferry is the northernmost of the three ferries that cross the Willamette. It’s not that far south of Portland, but just far enough that from our home it was a bit out of range for our normal day rides. I’ve only ridden it a handful of times, and I think only once with … Continue reading "The Canby Ferry"
Read MoreTony’s CLC Ride #7 – redux
I could not rely on Kathleen’s good nature to let me off again (for not proving a purchase). So I remedied the situation asap with this ride around the Norfolk Plains area. Story HERE. Post Views: 69
Read MoreLaura from France
On the way home from Death Valley, west of Trona I met Laura from France. She has bicycled the length of New Zealand and across Australia. Now she’s on her way across the USA from LA to NY, heading for DV. Don’t tell my ace support crew, but I think I might fall in love … Continue reading "Laura from France"
Read MoreWill there be life after CLC?
So, the big question. The end of this season’s Cycle Life Challenge is fast approaching, but what then? Most of the traffic on the site has been CLC-related, but our name is based on the idea of cycling throughout the year, including during the hot or cold solstice months ahead. Should we invent a new … Continue reading "Will there be life after CLC?"
Read MoreDeath Valley
For anyone interested in Death Valley, I’ve started putting up the first bits about my expedition here: http://bike365.org/bike/news/ More to come as time permits while I’m cleaning the sand out of all my camping gear, putting away everything, and tending to the battered, abused Ogre. Post Views: 59
Read MoreWhat causes your flat tires?
I’ve had four punctures in the past eight days. Including one during a CLC 2018 ride, so I thought I would take advantage of that to post this here. The slew of flats has made me curious about the common causes of punctures amongst cyclists. There is a particular culprit in Malaysia which I have … Continue reading "What causes your flat tires?"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – almost Ride #7
Whoops. I did it again. Again. A ride enjoyed, lots of photographs but none of the purchase to support local communities. But it was a good ride from Penguin to Turner’s Beach and you can read about it here. Post Views: 78
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 17
Hi there, folks and fellow cyclists! I’m having a hard time catching up. So many lovely comments that I haven’t answered, so many rides that I haven’t commented. For the time being, thank you all so much. Here is the sixth segment – Circling in the sun … from Ottenhofen to Garching Wednesday April 18, … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 17"
Read MoreCLC18.7 Mustard city and the Dukes
Perfection can be boring, I know. But with the weather we’ve been having, that is the only way I know to describe the ride I had today. I’m sure that before too much longer I’ll be back to complaining about the rain, or the wind, or the cold, or all three, so let’s enjoy it … Continue reading "CLC18.7 Mustard city and the Dukes"
Read MoreCLC2018 Ride 6: Mornings on the mountain
Love em or hate em, hills are a part of cycling. They call your name, taunt you, entice you. I like climbing, but there was a time in the not-so-distant past where I would avoid any big climbs in favour of posting higher average speeds and more miles on the clock. These days I’m learning … Continue reading "CLC2018 Ride 6: Mornings on the mountain"
Read MoreMary S. Young State Park
After weeks of unstable weather and a string of damp, chilly days, the pattern looks like it is changing for the better. Starting today, we’re looking at great riding conditions from now until we depart for Chania. It’s about time. I in particular need to start putting some miles in, beginning today. Continue reading here. … Continue reading "Mary S. Young State Park"
Read MoreCLC Ride #13: Taipei
We did ride on Saturday. Taipei’s bike path system must be seen to be believed. Read about the ride and see the photographs here. Post Views: 71
Read MoreNot a CLC 2018 Ride
A ride was planned for this day, but it didn’t happen. I thought I would share more sights of Taiwan nonetheless. Click here to read about why we didn’t ride, and to see the photographs. Post Views: 66
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