If my Strava data over the past couple years is any indicator the biking season here (or at least my tolerance for it) looks to be coming to an end in the next few weeks. Next week is supposed to be somewhat warm and dry and I went for a ride yesterday so I've shelved some of the wrenching time in lieu of riding time until the big white blanket arrives to cover the land.
It has been an interesting season with COVID. I've avoided the popular trails this year except for during a few very early mornings and spent most of my riding in less travelled areas close to me. The routes have become a bit stale but maybe next year will bring some change.
A lot of my time earlier this year was spent flipping projects. Prices were good, demand was high and time at home was plenty.
I have a few projects to keep me busy over the winter. Both the 1963 paramount and 1972 mercier 300 are nearly complete but stalled for no good reasons. The 1975 international and 1972 px10 will undergo a few minor adjustments and maintenance but they too shouldnt take too long. The 1972 raleigh pro has been steady since it's most recent overhaul and I have no complaints or issues with it. I rode it yesterday and matched a personal best up the local steep climb.
Other projects include 1973 competition frame build up, 1976 super course mk ii, a tech mtb with LX parts, a little modern fuji road bike and a 1985/6 miele nuova corsa that is nearing completion. The 1969 Raleigh Superbe has been plodding along just fine as a neighbourhood cruiser but it too may get a bit of stand time to tidy a couple things up.
I'm not really sure where this post was going...maybe just a bit of a recap of the year as I shift out of riding season and onto the winter trainer. Hope you guys have had a good season...except you guys that are about to tell me that it is finally cool enough in Nevada or some other blazingly hot place to ride.
Anyways, as someone that always skips to the photos here are some photos from this year:
ok this one is from a few years ago
