CLC 2018 RIDE #9: GO EVEN FURTHER WEST MAMIL
To complete the ‘Go West’ sequence, I rode to the end of the motorcycle lane alongside the KESAS Expressway. It was the first time I had gone to the actual end of the lane. The usual turn out point is at the exit to Bandar Botanic. Just before Route 5. There is a coffee … Continue reading "CLC 2018 RIDE #9: GO EVEN FURTHER WEST MAMIL"
Read More2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 4th RIDE – FoTan to Sheung Shui, Hong Kong
This is my 4th ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge which took place on last Sunday, 25 March 2018. This was another group ride with nearly the same team as in last ride plus a number of new faces. We took the new bike path extension linking Taipo to Fanling and arrived at our … Continue reading "2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 4th RIDE – FoTan to Sheung Shui, Hong Kong"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 8
The first segment of the circle … from Fürstenfeldbruck to Dachau Sunday March 25, 2018 Today was the day to start my intended project of circling around Munich from one city train line to another. We rode our bikes to the train station, got on the train to Fürstenfeldbruck and from there we cycled along … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 8"
Read MoreCLC 2018 Ride #8: Go Further West MAMIL
I’ve just read Emily’s latest posts. The sights, sounds and smells along her ride routes are diametrically opposed to what I usually experience. A definite downside to living in the centre of Kuala Lumpur (KL). Yesterday’s ride will look familiar to everyone who read CLC 2018 Ride #7: Go West MAMIL. That time I rode as … Continue reading "CLC 2018 Ride #8: Go Further West MAMIL"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 7
The sun is out … and other big news Saturday March 24, 2018 Sunny, bright and brilliant blue skies, good-bye winter, welcome sweet springtime! We didn’t have a lot of time today, so again not the day for a theme ride (no theme is the new theme), but time enough for a ride to Munich’s … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 7"
Read MoreCLC Ride 4 – Fish N Chips
Finally, we got some good rain. It rained from about 4.30-9.30 last night and 9.00-1.00 today. Now you can’t deny a frog and turtle some habitat after it’s rained for the first time in two months. So we went for a long detour ride to the takeaway shop that included some habitat time along the … Continue reading "CLC Ride 4 – Fish N Chips"
Read MoreSunset rainbow
My ace support crew and I stopped for the night on the long drive home from the desert. As soon as I climbed aboard the Ogre for a quick ride up to Buttonwillow to stretch my legs, it began pouring rain. The good news? A rainbow photo at sunset under a dramatic sky. Post Views: … Continue reading "Sunset rainbow"
Read MorePlan B – March Ride 3 – CLC Ride 3 – Lonesome Pine(s)
….I’m riding into a 10 kph northeasterly. The wind is light enough, though, that the farmers are all taking advantage of the conditions to burn off stubble. On the horizon in every direction are plumes of dark smoke or long lines of bluish haze. Where larger burns are taking place, a dark pink cloud hangs … Continue reading "Plan B – March Ride 3 – CLC Ride 3 – Lonesome Pine(s)"
Read MoreTony’s CLC Ride #3
I am thoroughly enjoying reading everyone’s CLC entries – and viewing the pictures showing the various cycling landscapes. There are a number of places I would like to cycle in – starting with Dune from Bill. Here is the link to my latest ride : Tony’s Ride #3 Post Views: 47
Read MoreCLC 18: The village bar for coffee
Thursday, March 22 Mattieu has the best coffee machine in town. Almost everybody agrees on this, so his bar in the center of Gevrey is quite popular. Of course, not everybody likes coffee and the morning usually finds a few of the locals enjoying un petit canon , a little glass of wine. Most of these … Continue reading "CLC 18: The village bar for coffee"
Read MoreCLC2018, Ride 5: Mecca
In 2013 I pedaled a short tour through Joshua Tree National Park. In 2016 I pedaled a short tour around the Salton Sea. In both cases, I nearly pedaled between the Cottonwood Visitor Center at J-Tree and the town of Mecca. Today, on the way back from the Phoenix area with a hike in Joshua … Continue reading "CLC2018, Ride 5: Mecca"
Read MoreCLC 2018 RIDE #7: GO WEST MAMIL*
*I haven’t been a young man for a long time now. I could probably satisfy Rule 2 of the Cycling Life Challenge just through purchases of consumables for my bike. I always need inner tubes. Tires and chains less often. Tire wear is obvious to the eye. Measuring chain wear requires a chain checker. “I … Continue reading "CLC 2018 RIDE #7: GO WEST MAMIL*"
Read MoreCLC18-F: Biking my age in miles (3rd ed.)
Old Bicycle Life followers might recall that I started an annual challenge to myself two years back to bike my age in miles on or after my birthday (Where’s the challenge in that, some might ask? Just you wait, Alchemyrider and Tempocyclist!). I’m a few months late, but the first day of spring seemed like … Continue reading "CLC18-F: Biking my age in miles (3rd ed.)"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 6
Spring Equinox … and a mundane ride Tuesday March 20, 2018 Spring at last – sort of. It’s around 0°C and we had a couple of centimeters of new snow. I spent half the day wishing it were warmer and the rest of the time reading other people’s bicycle journals. It was one of those … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 6"
Read MoreCLC2018, Ride 4: Me and my Ofo
After my ace support crew led me up and down Sunrise Peak at her usual high speed this morning, she dropped me off in Scottsdale. There I found a cute little Ofo bike lounging alluringly on the side of the street. How could I fail to take such an exotic banana-colored machine for a spin? … Continue reading "CLC2018, Ride 4: Me and my Ofo"
Read More2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 3rd RIDE – Yuen Long to Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
This is my third ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge which took place on last Sunday, 18 March 2018. Without my cycling jersey and clipless road shoes, I enjoyed a group ride with my family and friends in the Western part of the New Terrirories in Hong Kong. You may click here for more … Continue reading "2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 3rd RIDE – Yuen Long to Tuen Mun, Hong Kong"
Read MoreCLC2018, Ride 3: Rio Salado
In Tempe (a municipality in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area) the Salt River (also known as the Rio Salado) has been dammed to create Tempe Town Lake. My ace support crew and I are in Scottsdale, as we usually are around this time each year, to catch some spring training baseball and to hike in … Continue reading "CLC2018, Ride 3: Rio Salado"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #2: The OENA file
Sunday, 18 March 2018 I heard lots of honking on the ride over and on the ride back. Here’s a short video of one such honking incident: Fowl Air. Geese, lots and lots of geese today. It’s was a cool, gray day. It’s wasn’t any warmer on the ride back … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #2: The OENA file"
Read More2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 2nd RIDE – Shatin to Tai Mei Tuk, Hong Kong
This is my second ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge which took place on last Saturday, 17 March 2018. The weather is not good. No bright sunshine, only grey sky and gust of wind to accompany my short solo ride from Shatin to Tai Mei Tuk in Hong Kong. You may click here for … Continue reading "2018 CYCLE LIFE CHALLENGE – 2nd RIDE – Shatin to Tai Mei Tuk, Hong Kong"
Read MoreCLC18-E Caffe Umbria
I awoke this morning to a strange dream, a hodgepodge presumably drawn from current events in my life: creating a forum for the website, issues with the marketing of our condo unit, and a dispute with our previous BNB over cleaning expenses. We don’t care to discuss any of these details, but the dream itself … Continue reading "CLC18-E Caffe Umbria"
Read MorePlan B – March Ride 2 – Taking it easy (CLC Ride 2)
It has become apparent that I cannot push myself very hard at all yet, or I end up feeling really crummy for extended periods after stressing my body. After the last big ride 2-4 March, and then day surgery procedures on 8 March, it was only Thursday of this past week (15 March), that I … Continue reading "Plan B – March Ride 2 – Taking it easy (CLC Ride 2)"
Read MorePlease speak up at the forum
Due to overwhelming popular demand, I’ve added a forum to the website. You’ll see it as a new menu option in the upper right. I have no idea what I’m doing here, and frankly was a bit surprised when it showed up. There are some things to figure out here, so for the moment it’s … Continue reading "Please speak up at the forum"
Read MoreCLC 18: Take two: a real ride.
Wednesday France has had a very wet winter. Wetter than usual. Wetter than needed. Water of almost biblical proportions. All the local rivers are in flood stage. Even the little Meuzin that runs through Nuits St. Georges and that is usually dry in the summer is flooding fields and a few basements. So you might … Continue reading "CLC 18: Take two: a real ride."
Read MoreCLC 18: returning to normal
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Well folks, its been a tough time getting to the start line this year. I got a call from my sister in Ann Arbor that our father had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and that he only had two weeks to live. I got on the first plane I … Continue reading "CLC 18: returning to normal"
Read MoreCLC 2018 Ride #6: Into the Hills
To the east of Kuala Lumpur is the Titiwangsa Range. Essentially the backbone of the Malaysian peninsula. The city is relatively hilly. If you want some serious climbing, you don’t have to go far. The golf course I rode to yesterday is highlighted in yellow. As you can see, it is on the eastern edge … Continue reading "CLC 2018 Ride #6: Into the Hills"
Read MoreChallenge 2, Checking out the ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ Cottesloe
Howdy folks, For the Cycle-life challenge No. 2 I rode from home to work then to the coast to see the annual Sculptures by the sea. For details click here Post Views: 74
Read MoreCLC2018, Ride 2: Arrakis, also known as the planet Dune
On the planet Arrakis, among the endless dunes, I scan the horizon carefully before I set my thumper upon the surface of the sand and activate it. Instantly it begins the steady, rhythmic thump certain to attract a huge creature from beneath the sand sea. I tighten my grip on the rope and remind myself … Continue reading "CLC2018, Ride 2: Arrakis, also known as the planet Dune"
Read MoreCLC18-D: Website ABC’s at the Albina Press
About the website First off, this post isn’t primarily about cycling – it’s about the website. I biked to Albina Press for coffee and carbs though, so I’ll credit it as a CLC ride also. Albina Press is a nice place to hang out – spacious, excellent WiFi, close to Tiffany’s. I’m here instead of … Continue reading "CLC18-D: Website ABC’s at the Albina Press"
Read MoreCLC #1 Take 2
Thanks for hanging in there with my “Kerouac” stream of consciousness rant yesterday!! I’m determined to get this down on my iPad so am just posting another photo or two from the first ride as a trial. So far so good – let’s try another. Didn’t work….Scott I can add the first photo just … Continue reading "CLC #1 Take 2"
Read MoreChallenge 1 Wildhogs ride to Woodmans Point.
My first effort, Ride number 1 from Applecross to Woodmans Point, a deranged chimp knows more about computers than me so here goes. For details click here Post Views: 59
Read MoreCLC 2018 Ride #5: Monkeying Around
I was sloth like this morning and chose to stay in bed rather than go for a ride. Probably a good choice because it got very hot very early in the day. But I had cabin fever by the evening, so I went out for a short ride. Being a Saturday, I was able to … Continue reading "CLC 2018 Ride #5: Monkeying Around"
Read MoreCLC #1 Let’s Try This Again
So, it seems it’s been way to long since I tried to post. I tried yesterday and just became frustrated and said “oh, to heck” with it. Well that’s the edited version. My problem and frustration is around adding photos. I do what I assume is the logical procedure and it didn’t seem to be … Continue reading "CLC #1 Let’s Try This Again"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 5
Testing the new saddle, and it’s … Thursday March 15, 2018 Is it warm enough today? Has my cough let up enough? Can I do a test ride? Yes, I can. Janos and I waited for the pale spring sun to come out from behind the clouds. We set out around noon. That way I … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 5"
Read MoreCLC 2018. Ride #2. Contributing to the Deloraine community
To view the ride details please Click Here. Post Views: 72
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 4
Got a New Saddle … butt happy Wednesday March 14, 2018 Sorry about the pun, folks, but I couldn’t resist. So here is another non-ride, again across town to the bicycle shop Munix Bikes. They were open today. It was still kind of chilly out and I’m still coughing, so I decided to wait a … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 4"
Read MoreCLC18-C: Stark Street Station
This morning is my first outing from our Airbnb of the moment: Tiffany’s, not far from Mount Tabor. We moved here from Stacey’s the day before yesterday, and will be here for two weeks. So far it looks like it will suit us well, and more so than Stacey’s – it’s significantly roomier, has much … Continue reading "CLC18-C: Stark Street Station"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #4: Happy Consumer Ride
I didn’t intend to do two rides in one day. So what happened? Occasionally I run errands on my bike. Things like riding the few kilometres to the local bike shop to buy some inner tubes. I don’t own a commuter bike, so I do these trips on my road bike. Because I am bent … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #4: Happy Consumer Ride"
Read MoreCLC2018 Ride 2: Cycleway to Sweet Sassafras
Following alongside the now-disused railway track, the Hobart Innercity Cycleway makes for a great car-free cycle from the waterfront along the Derwent River up to Claremont and back. From my office, it’s a relatively flat 32km (~20 mile) return trip of wide and smooth purpose built concrete path. Sunrises and cycles. Repping in my Woking CC … Continue reading "CLC2018 Ride 2: Cycleway to Sweet Sassafras"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #3: Up Before the Birds
Wednesdays are very early ride days. Up to seven of us, if we aren’t otherwise occupied, do this ride. Today it was a group of four. This was the road 400 metres from where I live, at 4.15am. I was on my way to pick up a friend and his bike. Two bikes (one hidden … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #3: Up Before the Birds"
Read MoreCycle365 Challenges: Join Us!
Cycle365 Challenges are a great way to get inspired to ride, a great way to share your rides, and a great way to inspire others to ride. Cycle365 riders are welcome to add Challenges for themselves and others to share. To create a Challenge, just submit a post as usual with the rules and guidelines. … Continue reading "Cycle365 Challenges: Join Us!"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 3
Off to buy a new saddle … but the shop is closed Tuesday March 13, 2018 It’s a bike ride, actually a backup, just in case I don’t do the intended theme “Going Around in a Circle”. It was pretty short, too, something like 11 kms, including getting lost. It was windy and didn’t feel … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 3"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #2: Dodging Traffic
I live in the centre of the city. A stone’s throw from the PETRONAS Twin Towers, indicated by the star on the map. So riding through rush-hour traffic is unavoidable during an evening ride. The sections in red are escape routes from the city centre, and are jammed, if not grid-locked, with traffic from about … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #2: Dodging Traffic"
Read MoreCLC 2018: #1 The Homestead
Monday, 12 March 2018 I rode 10 miles to get a hot chocolate at The Homestead in Salem. The Homestead is a block and a half from my home. My home in Salem is within a half mile of just about everything in Salem, within about 3 blocks from almost everything I need. We had … Continue reading "CLC 2018: #1 The Homestead"
Read MoreCLC18-B: Seeking Common Grounds
It sounds almost unamerican, but I don’t own a gun. It wasn’t part of my upbringing, and it has never occurred to me to have one in the house. Firing off rounds from an M16 during basic training fifty years ago is as close as I care to come to firearms. And a good thing. … Continue reading "CLC18-B: Seeking Common Grounds"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 2: Old and New
Monday, March 12, 2018 15 miles I had some fun seeing old and new things today on a meander around a neighboring town. It was going to get breezy this afternoon and a series of rainstorms would be moving in behind the wind, so only thing on my agenda this morning was a ride. Nothing … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 2: Old and New"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #1: Selamat pagi (Good morning) from Kuala Lumpur
Hello everyone. I live in Malaysia. You’ll see why there is Japanese in the link to my first 2018 Cycle Life Challenge when you read my blog post. トモエスガのお別れライド * There were 48 of us on this ride. We bought a lot of nasi lemak and cendol along the way. Cheers, Johan Post Views: 112
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 1: Hi Ho, Hi Ho
Saturday, March 10, 2018 6 miles Good morning and Happy CLC18! My first ride is my commute to work. I changed work sites about six months ago, and it’s a flat flat flat (except for a freeway overpass) five mile ride. I have to be at work early, and since October I’ve arrived at the … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 1: Hi Ho, Hi Ho"
Read MoreCLC 2018 Ride #1
Carrying on this weeks theme I had a downhill ride into Hobart for my Cycle Life Challenge ride this week. Please go here for the story Post Views: 84
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 2
CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 1
The spirit is willing … but the flesh is weak Saturday March 10, 2018 I’ve planned such lovely rides. I’ve pondered oh so many clever titles for the journal. I even have a theme. But perhaps things won’t go as planned. To start with I am just recovering from a bad case of bronchitis. But … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 1"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Ride 1: The Rod Run
It has been a very big week. On Monday, I had my appointment with the gastroenterologist. He is a little stumped, too. On Thursday, I started the “Leave No Orifice Unviolated” tour. Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, a nose cannula and half-hourly temp checks in my ear in the recovery room. That leaves only one orifice left unviolated … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Ride 1: The Rod Run"
Read MoreCLC2018, Ride 1: Farmers’ Market
For my first CLC ride this year, I set out on a cool, overcast morning and followed my usual route across town. Instead of continuing on the Greenway, I pedaled through downtown, then headed up Old Redwood Highway toward the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. I knew I would find in the parking lot … Continue reading "CLC2018, Ride 1: Farmers’ Market"
Read MoreCLC2018 Ride 1: Hundred with The Herd
A cracking Saturday morning down here in Tassie so I planned to make up for last week’s disaster of a ride. With the sun still sleeping below the horizon as I unloaded the bike out of the car, I could tell today was going to be another perfect day for cycling. The Herd weren’t meeting … Continue reading "CLC2018 Ride 1: Hundred with The Herd"
Read MoreCLC18-A: St Honore Boulangerie
I don’t have a clear theme in mind for this year’s challenge, so you can expect a fairly diverse, shapeless set of rides from Portland. I might get out of town for one or more of them, but for the most part they’ll be inner city explorations because Rachael and I are staying close to … Continue reading "CLC18-A: St Honore Boulangerie"
Read More2018 Cycle Life Challenge – 1st Ride – Virtual Ride along Lake Biwa, Kyoto
This is my first ride for the 2018 Cycle Life Challenge. I live in Hong Kong and my usual bike rides are in the countryside which is quite far away for home. To save time on travelling, I have kickstarted the challenge with a virtual ride on my indoor trainer. This is my bike … Continue reading "2018 Cycle Life Challenge – 1st Ride – Virtual Ride along Lake Biwa, Kyoto"
Read MoreSpring Lake in the almost spring
I had a little time this morning for a short ride before attending to other commitments, so I took a quick spin around Spring Lake. I probably spent more time snapping photos than pedaling. Then I ran into Bud (see “Marin with Bud“), who returned from Thailand two days ago, so I certainly spent most … Continue reading "Spring Lake in the almost spring"
Read MoreTotal Elevation
What happens when you start your ride at 8.20pm, and then ride over 4 ranges and through 3 river catchments over the next two days? Do the frog and turtle get in a floatie session? Check out our over-ambitious weekend ride Post Views: 50
Read MoreBicycle Baskets for All Seasons
I kind of like the pragmatic touch of neglect, or maybe it’s just nonchalance, that so many of these baskets show. They are loved like a favorite pair of sneakers or celebrated with flowers. Post Views: 89
Read MoreThe Lone Bike Series – 3
2018 Cycle Life Challenge is upon us!
Friendly reminder that the Cycle Life Challenge starts Friday, March 9. Hope you’re ready! Also, please note that I’ve made a couple of changes to the original article about the CLC. I’ve added socia media as a viable posting location. And I’ve added a section about where to share. -Kathleen Post Views: 134
Read MoreHitting the 1,000 kilometers for 2018
The bikes and I made it – 1,000 kilometers so far in 2018. The 9th week of the year was a push to get there but it was done. Read all. about it HERE Post Views: 71
Read MoreWhat’s not to like?
We’re still probing the burning issue of the moment: To like, or not to like? That is the question. Actually, that’s not accurate. The question really is whether we should be required to have a Facebook account in order to vote, and whether it’s worth paying for an unrestricted alternative. As it happens, there is … Continue reading "What’s not to like?"
Read MoreInto the trough – Rolling over 1000 kms
Can we hit 1000 kms on the bike this weekend? Can we beat developing storms to our overnight camp? Will the dreaded mozzie virus cause us troubles? Will the turtle and frog abandon me if we don’t start doing overnights? Find out at this link: Plan B – Feb Ride 3 – Into the trough … Continue reading "Into the trough – Rolling over 1000 kms"
Read MoreSt Francis: Yellow and wine
My ace support crew needed to drive out to St Francis Winery in order to pick up her wine club allotment today. I decided to pedal out to Kenwood, then meet her at the winery for a sip or two. I didn’t quite get into Kenwood before I was distracted by a big yellow field. … Continue reading "St Francis: Yellow and wine"
Read MoreBack at the JoLa Cafe
The Coffeeneuring craze is nearly upon us, and I’m badly out of training. Between PIFF madness, the Big Move, and some unfriendly late winter weather, I’ve hardly been on my bike for the last few weeks. It’s way past time to start spinning those pedals. Today is cold, but bikeable – just above freezing, slightly … Continue reading "Back at the JoLa Cafe"
Read MoreSacramento, capital of the Independent Republic of California
Last year I rode from Winters to Davis, but I haven’t bicycled in Sacramento since Jeff and I pedaled the American River Parkway in 2015, and I’ve never biked the stretch from Davis to Sacramento, including the path on the Interstate 80 causeway. Just for the heck of it, I decided to fill in that … Continue reading "Sacramento, capital of the Independent Republic of California"
Read MoreLike like?
A couple of photos in recent posts prompted me to activate a plugin for a ‘Like’ button on posts. I considered a heart, or a thumbs up icon, but settled for a simple box/counter because I’m pretty square; and because it was free, and I’m pretty cheap; and because it didn’t take much thought, and … Continue reading "Like like?"
Read MoreThe Lone Bike Series – 2
Of course, everything is relative, but by my standards it’s pretty cold out. We are having a grand finale for the winter with lots of sub-freezing days and nights. With the help of my little hand warmer, I can handle a camera, but my bike stays home. Here are a couple of shots from my … Continue reading "The Lone Bike Series – 2"
Read MoreAnother week in two parts
I rode 96ks in the first 5 days then went to the Evandale Fair and Penny Farthing National Championships on Saturday. Post Views: 68
Read MoreAnnadel Chill
The bitter, bone-freezing chill of Hastings, Minnesota settled upon our fair California county this week. When the temperature never climbs above 55° F (which is about 13° C), how can anyone possibly survive outdoors, let alone ride a bike? It seems like frostbite lurks around every corner, and a cold, frozen death remains a constant … Continue reading "Annadel Chill"
Read MoreSome work bikes
One of these days I’ll get out for a real ride again, but there’s too much working against it right now – the film festival, the house move, and now the snow and ice. The weather is the biggest issue now – it’s too white and slick in the morning, and by the time it … Continue reading "Some work bikes"
Read MorePedaling north for work
I saw Jeff (not my local buddy Jeff) standing on the corner down by the Safeway supermarket with a touring rig and a cardboard sign asking for help. Jeff, his Surly Disc Trucker, Brooks saddle, Ortlieb panniers, Topeak Road Morph pump, and other gear all look like they’ve been on the road for a very … Continue reading "Pedaling north for work"
Read MoreFirst day of winter
It looked as though Portland was going to escape winter completely this year, until yesterday. We got a light dusting of snow in the night – just enough to brush back the early bloomers. I rode my bike to the coffee shop, mostly just so I could take a photo of Rodriguez braving the great … Continue reading "First day of winter"
Read MoreAround the Velodrome and other matters
Before the Arctic blast arrives
Our local weather prognosticators agreed that today would be the last before daytime high temperatures plummet to the unbearably low 50s F (that’s about 11 brutal degrees Celsius), so I hopped on the Ogre for a quick run out the Greenway and back, with a couple of short detours onto dirt, before I needed to … Continue reading "Before the Arctic blast arrives"
Read MoreOne way or another
Suzanne’s new Lone Bike Series reminded me of this photo of Rodriguez I shot a few weeks back and posted without saying much about it. I was reminded of it by her comment that she framed the cars out of the composition. in my case, I cleared the deck to get the shot I wanted. … Continue reading "One way or another"
Read MoreThe Lone Bike Series
I have been photographing bicycles like crazy this winter, as a kind of surrogate for not riding them. I have already posted a bunch of bicycle bells. Below are two photos from my series of the Lone Bicycle. I have an album with a few more on Flickr, but I will be posting some more … Continue reading "The Lone Bike Series"
Read MoreThe first long test rides of 2018
It was about 2 months ago that I started feeling poorly. It was about 3.5 weeks ago that I finally stopped feeling like death. My muscles and joints still continued to hurt and I was still very tired, but I knew the worst was behind me. Well, things still hurt and I still get tired … Continue reading "The first long test rides of 2018"
Read MoreThe greening of Portland
No biking today, because I’m wheelless for the moment. Rodriguez is in the shop for his annual physical and I’ve never bothered reassembling the Friday since we returned from Hawaii. This bike parked outside Powell’s Books seemed noteworthy though. Sorry it’s a bit blurry – all I had handy was the iPad, which isn’t a … Continue reading "The greening of Portland"
Read MoreAnnadel trails, rocks, and mud
Not much to say. Beautiful weather. Free time. Pedaled over to Annadale and into the park to try some rough singletrack with the Ogre. It’s not really a mountain bike, and (except on foot) I haven’t been on some of those steep, rocky trails in more than twenty years, but it was a good experiment … Continue reading "Annadel trails, rocks, and mud"
Read MoreA day for the birds
This has been the most exceptional winter here in Portland, with day after day of fine weather, excellent for biking. We’re enjoying it now, but I imagine there will be hell to pay come late summer – the snowpack for most of the state is about third of normal. Today fits the pattern: dry, windless, … Continue reading "A day for the birds"
Read MoreMonterey Bay without golf clubs
Given a spell of warm, sunny weather during what is normally a cool, wet month in this part of the world, my ace support crew and I decided to scoot down the coast to the Monterey area for a few days. We would do some hiking and I would have the opportunity for a quick … Continue reading "Monterey Bay without golf clubs"
Read MoreLife at Stacey’s, week one
Now that we’ve moved ourselves out of our condo and into Stacey’s Air B&B, our lives have slowed down enough that I can start fitting some rides in again. Life is still pretty hectic, but most days now we’re getting thirty or more miles in. We’re making the rounds of our favorite local rides, enjoying … Continue reading "Life at Stacey’s, week one"
Read More2018. Week 6. To Ross and Back in two parts
It was easy to cycle 100k+ this week ‘cos I took an overnight camp trip south to Ross. Well, I’ll re-think that – the ride back from Ross was not easy at all ! The trip south is documented here : https://tonyscycling.blog/2018/02/08/week-6-part-1-a-ride-to-ross/ The trip north here : https://tonyscycling.blog/2018/02/10/week-6-part-ii-the-way-home/ It’s raining and thundery here this evening and people … Continue reading "2018. Week 6. To Ross and Back in two parts"
Read MoreIs a Bell Necessary?
Remember the old knock-knock joke? – Knock, knock – Who’s there? – Is a bell – Isabel who? – Is a bell necessary on a bicycle? (groan) Well, the answer is yes, at least in Germany. According to traffic regulations here a functioning bell as well as front and tail lights are compulsory. Over the … Continue reading "Is a Bell Necessary?"
Read MoreMovin’ Out
I awake early this morning, feeling the most at ease that I have since we returned from Hawaii and started in on this crazy project. Rachael has gotten out on her bike nearly daily though all this, but I just didn’t have it in me – I know riding would have been good for me, … Continue reading "Movin’ Out"
Read MoreA Ride to Deloraine
A great summers day; a ride to Deloraine. To read along click visit : Week 5, 2018, including an overnight Deloraine cycle/camp. Post Views: 43
Read MoreTennessee Valley
The forecast called for another day of brutal winter weather in Northern California, with the temperature hitting about 65° F in the sunny Marin Headlands. Given plenty of sun but no rain over the past few days, I expected the trails would probably be dry. All in all, it seemed like a good opportunity to … Continue reading "Tennessee Valley"
Read MoreChris and Dea Are Almost There
In case you had followed Chris’ journey around the world without ever using a vehicle (except boats), the last few posts have been pretty amazing. He’s a few hundred km from completing it, but it’s dicey. Well worth your time if you’ve read any of his previous writing now that he’s days away. The whole … Continue reading "Chris and Dea Are Almost There"
Read MoreLast Orders at the Lucky Laborador
Not much of a ride today – a flat three miles to the Lucky Lab and back. Still, that’s more than I’ve been riding on most days since we returned from Hawaii. In the last two weeks I’ve only been on the bike three times, for a total of about 40 miles. This, in spite … Continue reading "Last Orders at the Lucky Laborador"
Read MoreScoping out the new ‘hood
Rachael has been getting out with impressive regularity, but I’ve hardly been on the bike since we returned from Hawaii two weeks ago. For the first week I was nursing my health, avoiding going out until I got over a cold. The weather in the past week has been brilliant, but I still haven’t gotten out … Continue reading "Scoping out the new ‘hood"
Read MoreArt Alley
It wasn’t an extremely long or exciting ride. I cycled across town into the trendy little corner of Santa Rosa known as SOFA, the South A Street Art District. Galleries. Studios. Cafes. Restaurants. Revitalized residential neighborhood. And now we have a snazzy, refurbished motel catering to bicycling tourists. I tootled around a few blocks, through … Continue reading "Art Alley"
Read MoreJanuary Rides in Tassie
Week 4, 2018. Including a “magic” ride Total for week : 132k Total for year : 365k Vivente : 101k Brompton : 31k The weather this week has been up close to 30°C early in … Continue reading "January Rides in Tassie"
Read MoreScope creep
“Scope creep (also called requirement creep, function creep, or the kitchen sink syndrome) refers to changes, continuous or uncontrolled growth in a project’s scope, any time after a project begins. This can occur when the scope of a project is not properly defined, documented or controlled”. (Wikipedia) scope creep can occur as a result … Continue reading "Scope creep"
Read MoreBack In The Saddle Again
Well I went out for a ride today. It felt good and Not at the same time. With this whatever I’ve had some vertigo issues and just prior to getting on my bike I practically spun out just walking up to the bike. That’s a little nerve racking!! We headed out towards Asilomar for a … Continue reading "Back In The Saddle Again"
Read MoreJack London’s Ogre
The October fires shut down all of my favorite parks in Sonoma County, and most remain partly or completely closed. Although both sides of the access road to Jack London State Historical Park above Glen Ellen were seriously burned, and the ashes of several incinerated homes provide mute testimony to how close the blaze came, … Continue reading "Jack London’s Ogre"
Read MoreThe Ogre of Annadel
I picked up my new Surly Ogre on Tuesday afternoon, but I had to fly to the East Coast on Wednesday, so I barely managed five miles on the new bike before I boarded the plane. Naturally, I was ready to hop on the Ogre and hit the trail as soon as I returned to … Continue reading "The Ogre of Annadel"
Read MoreWhat do you like?
The app we’ve got so far comes without any rating functionality. It looks like it should be straight-forward though – there are a number of plug-ins we could incorporate that would make it possible to like/dislike posts, comments, perhaps photos. Also, I imagine there are plug-ins to support displaying hit counts. What do folks think? … Continue reading "What do you like?"
Read MoreBud and I terrorize Marin and rob the SMART train
I convinced Bud to load up his new bike, put on his cycling duds, hop on the SMART train with me, cruise down to Marin County, and do a little pedaling to close out the year. Read more at Bill Bikes … Continue reading "Bud and I terrorize Marin and rob the SMART train"
Read MoreLet there be biking!
This is a cycling blog – it says so right up there in the corner – so let there be biking! With that in mind, I slipped out this afternoon for a big 15 mile ride. This is the first time I’ve been on my bike since we returned from Hawaii a week ago, because … Continue reading "Let there be biking!"
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