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.
Read MoreCLC 2018 – almost Ride #7
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CLC 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.
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.
Read MoreCLC Ride #12: Taitung to An-Tong
Read about my Taiwan Day 2 ride here.
Read MoreCLC Ride #11: Kenting to Taitung
Like Gary Lee, I have just been to Taiwan. My R@SKL buddies and I spent four days there, not counting the travel days at either end. We rode on three of those days. The plan to ride on the other day was thwarted by traffic. Read about Day 1 here.
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 8: Many Happy Returns
Sunday, April 15, 2018 6 miles The wife had a book to return to the library. I needed a little ride. So off I trundled to downtown Mountain View. It was a bit breezy but a beautiful day otherwise. Nothing but blue sky, like so: The weather forecast was for rain to come in around … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 8: Many Happy Returns"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 15
So many interesting rides to read about from you Cyclelife challengers – I can hardly keep up with all your great posts. It looks like I might be able to complete my circle theme, although I have certainly posted enough rides, unashamedly using the challenge as an excuse to post pictures and write about (almost) … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 15"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 14
Here I am again, another post from Munich. But first of all greetings to all the challenge riders. Many thanks for all your kind comments on previous posts. This ride is a loop from home, not part of the great circle. Nothing new for us, it’s a route we have often cycled, but nonetheless very … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 14"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going around in a Circle 13
Riding the end moraine … from Gauting to Sauerlach Wednesday April 11, 2018 We got back from our trip to Italy sooner than expected. We had been invited to a birthday celebration which unfortunately had to be called off. Then the weather surprised us by being much cooler than at home. What’s worse – we … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going around in a Circle 13"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #4: I get ideas
Saturday April 7: The temp got up to freezing around 1:00pm and the wind was calm. It was time for a ride. I rode out east of town again, on SD38. I got about 6 or 7 miles east of town before turning around. I spent the rest of the afternoon replacing some of the … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #4: I get ideas"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 7: … and Turf
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 2.5 miles And now we get to the turf part of our day. After finishing my ride along Half Moon Bay, I drove about 20 miles south to the town of Pescadero. I’ve taken you here before in one of the BLCs I think. What I didn’t get to show before … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 7: … and Turf"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 6: Surf and …
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10 miles I took today off just for me. I headed over to the coast to ride the along Half Moon Bay and its delightful Coastal Trail. I’ve shown it to you before, but like all special places it’s different every time. One thing I wanted to accomplish was to buy … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 6: Surf and …"
Read MoreCLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 12
More Circling … from Sauerlach to Grafing Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Here comes the third segment of the circle. We set out on the warmest and springy-est day so far and are dressed in layers that we hope we can peel as the day warms up. Again I have planned a route to follow and … Continue reading "CLC 2018 – Going Around in a Circle 12"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 5: Well-Adjusted on Cal Ave
Monday, April 2, 2018 9 miles Today’s support of the local economy was a visit to my chiropractor, whose office is in a business district of Palo Alto called California Avenue, or, Cal Ave. It’s a pretty easy, flat ride, and there’s lots of bike parking on the avenue. This chiropractor is new to me, … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 5: Well-Adjusted on Cal Ave"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 4: Course Change
Sunday, April 1, 2018 8 miles Today was going to be a family day. A brother and his family were visiting from out of town, so those of us living out here on the Best Coast – three other siblings, mother, a cousin – were gathering for a late brunch. That meant I had the … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 4: Course Change"
Read MoreCLC18 Ride 3: Ho Hi, Ho Hi
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 6 miles Ho Hi, Ho Hi, It’s Off From Work Am I Back on my first CLC18 ride I showed you what my ride to work looks like, which is usually near dawn this time of year. This time I thought I’d show you what it looks like on the way … Continue reading "CLC18 Ride 3: Ho Hi, Ho Hi"
Read MoreCLC 2018 #3: I get belted
It’s Easter Sunday and April Fool’s Day and it’s 35F degrees at about 3:00pm. Time for a bike ride. Today I will take a 10-mile ride to get to a place about 2 blocks from home. I hope the place is open. The grocery store is closed today (Easter); it’s usually open from … Continue reading "CLC 2018 #3: I get belted"
Read MoreCLC Ride #10: And now for something completely different
I drove down to Puteri Harbour yesterday afternoon. Puteri Harbour is a three and a half hour drive from KL. Puteri Harbour is a marina development that spans 2.8km2 (687 acres) in the new regional city of Iskandar Puteri. The harbour opens into the Johor Strait, which separates peninsular Malaysia from the island of Singapore. … Continue reading "CLC Ride #10: And now for something completely different"
Read MoreCLC 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Read MoreCLC 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"
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