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07-24-17, 09:16 PM
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^ that's some really beautiful country you have there, chrome molly!
I gave my Bruce Gordon a well deserved refresh after I got home from my bike tour and I just finished a short shake down ride on it. I'll leave the fenders off for the rest of the summer.
Took the trail by Centennial field by NBend, on Flickr
I replaced the seat and handlebar tape. Both had seen almost 8 years of heavy use.
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It look’s kind of “Bianchi-ish” to me now…
Looks Bianchi-ish by NBend, on Flickr
I gave my Bruce Gordon a well deserved refresh after I got home from my bike tour and I just finished a short shake down ride on it. I'll leave the fenders off for the rest of the summer.
Took the trail by Centennial field by NBend, on FlickrI replaced the seat and handlebar tape. Both had seen almost 8 years of heavy use.
Bike refresh by NBend, on FlickrIt look’s kind of “Bianchi-ish” to me now…
Looks Bianchi-ish by NBend, on Flickr
07-24-17, 09:35 PM
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@Chrome Molly, that looks like a lot of fun. Nice gravel, and 4600' of climbing in 54 miles is respectable. I always think of MN as being fairly flat. What hills do you have around?
07-25-17, 05:53 AM
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@Chrome Molly, that looks like a lot of fun. Nice gravel, and 4600' of climbing in 54 miles is respectable. I always think of MN as being fairly flat. What hills do you have around?
07-25-17, 09:56 AM
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@Sir_Name Great coastline shots. One of these days I will actually make it up there to ride.
07-26-17, 02:07 PM
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The view of downtown Boston from the top of Peter's Hill in Arnold Arboretum:
07-27-17, 12:18 AM
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Went for a 20 miler around Lake Sammamish today, first time I've gone that far in quite a while, A lovely day in the PNW and a good mix of riding surface. First half pavement, then asphalt bike path and transitioning to gravel for about 5 miles.
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07-27-17, 01:06 AM
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I do this ride at least once, twice a week. I'll be on the lookout for those red-taped bars and say howdy
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07-27-17, 09:31 AM
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Is this the portion of the trail after Marymoor Park and before Issaquah? If so, it looks wider in this shot than it does from the saddle - at least when I'm riding on it!
I do this ride at least once, twice a week. I'll be on the lookout for those red-taped bars and say howdy
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I do this ride at least once, twice a week. I'll be on the lookout for those red-taped bars and say howdy
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07-27-17, 09:47 AM
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Took this last night. Not a particularly difficult ride/commute, but scenic nonetheless...
07-28-17, 07:42 AM
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This is unbelievable beautiful, what state? This is how I see my future. I'm in the city and I do what I can to get out amongst the tree
07-28-17, 11:17 AM
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07-28-17, 01:35 PM
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Nothing terribly spectacular, but I spent a couple days in Southwest Michigan this week, and got to "commute" between my mom-in-law's beach house in Covert, and the building Ellen and I are renovating in South Haven. None of the individual rides were very long, only about ten miles each way, but it was nice to be on the bike.
Fire Lane 4, Covert, MI:
Just off the Blue Star Hwy, headed into South Haven (nice to see more bike highway signage - apologies for the crappy shot):
On the Van Buren Trail in South Haven:
Along the Black River (Kal-Haven Trail) right around the Blue Star Hwy. The river is very high right now. That gazebo in the background is under water.
Fire Lane 4, Covert, MI:
Just off the Blue Star Hwy, headed into South Haven (nice to see more bike highway signage - apologies for the crappy shot):
On the Van Buren Trail in South Haven:
Along the Black River (Kal-Haven Trail) right around the Blue Star Hwy. The river is very high right now. That gazebo in the background is under water.
07-28-17, 06:50 PM
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I replaced the seat and handlebar tape. Both had seen almost 8 years of heavy use.
Bike refresh by NBend, on Flickr
Bike refresh by NBend, on Flickr
07-28-17, 07:35 PM
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Waiting for bike event Critical Mass to start at 745pm
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07-28-17, 08:06 PM
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The Local Dirt
Without getting into the steep and deep mountain bike territory I can put together a pretty nice dirt ride near my house by linking together a bunch of short trails and fire roads, none of them more than 2 miles long. They add up to about 12 miles in total. When you count the pavement riding to link together all these bits and pieces the entire ride is about 25 miles.
Some steep fire road, some skinny singletrack, and some nice view spots all add up to a very enjoyable way to pass an afternoon.
Brent
Without getting into the steep and deep mountain bike territory I can put together a pretty nice dirt ride near my house by linking together a bunch of short trails and fire roads, none of them more than 2 miles long. They add up to about 12 miles in total. When you count the pavement riding to link together all these bits and pieces the entire ride is about 25 miles.
Some steep fire road, some skinny singletrack, and some nice view spots all add up to a very enjoyable way to pass an afternoon.
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07-28-17, 11:38 PM
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^ That looks like the perfect setup for a ride like that! Nice rig
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07-29-17, 03:25 AM
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07-29-17, 07:37 AM
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Thursday's sunny day ride
This mornings Nor'easter ride. Felt like I was riding in place at times with gust up to 30mph. The ride home was fun.
This mornings Nor'easter ride. Felt like I was riding in place at times with gust up to 30mph. The ride home was fun.
07-29-17, 07:39 AM
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07-29-17, 06:01 PM
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Yeah, always enjoy seeing that Rock Lobster obrent.
You're not kidding. The wind up my way was brutal. Non-stop headwinds.
A buddy and I got out for what turned into 54mi with lots of climbing. I regret not bringing the Garmin, we found some great new roads. Easy enough to find again.
Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven:
Next stop was New England Brewing Company:
Then a cool mix of roads, gravel and a quick stop at a skate park to mess around. Only one quick pic on that stretch during a rest stop...
Then a stop at Counter Weight Brewing:
The haul:
Not a bad day!
A buddy and I got out for what turned into 54mi with lots of climbing. I regret not bringing the Garmin, we found some great new roads. Easy enough to find again.
Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven:
Next stop was New England Brewing Company:
Then a cool mix of roads, gravel and a quick stop at a skate park to mess around. Only one quick pic on that stretch during a rest stop...
Then a stop at Counter Weight Brewing:
The haul:
Not a bad day!
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07-29-17, 06:26 PM
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Very Jealous @Sir_Name I gave up on the winds after 20, the haul looks worth it.
07-29-17, 11:48 PM
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Went for a 20 miler around Lake Sammamish today, first time I've gone that far in quite a while, A lovely day in the PNW and a good mix of riding surface. First half pavement, then asphalt bike path and transitioning to gravel for about 5 miles.
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07-30-17, 05:47 AM
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Great day yesterday!
Long rides through the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge and the Mississippi river bottoms.
Miles and miles of gravel, with zero cars to deal with for hours on end.
Right in the middle of the metro area!
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Long rides through the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge and the Mississippi river bottoms.
Miles and miles of gravel, with zero cars to deal with for hours on end.
Right in the middle of the metro area!
by gomango1849, on Flickr by gomango1849, on Flickr by gomango1849, on Flickr by gomango1849, on Flickr by gomango1849, on Flickr
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07-30-17, 06:03 AM
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A buddy and I got out for what turned into 54mi with lots of climbing. I regret not bringing the Garmin, we found some great new roads. Easy enough to find again.
...
Then a cool mix of roads, gravel and a quick stop at a skate park to mess around. Only one quick pic on that stretch during a rest stop...
Not a bad day!
...
Then a cool mix of roads, gravel and a quick stop at a skate park to mess around. Only one quick pic on that stretch during a rest stop...
Not a bad day!
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