ColonelJLloyd 

That saddle is the World Traveler B17 Special, a 2012 limited edition. They were given to Brooks Dealers of Excellence; that's probably how Bob came into his. My LBS has one; it's a sharp saddle, but I'd get some Proofide on it as I'm sure it would look a lot better.

Peugeotlover

https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107...7632638931924/

Click on this for more close-up photos of the Brooks saddle and the Kevin Sayles frame.

WNG

The sunshine returned after a dismal weekend. And I went out and did 22 miles, exploring some routes Google Maps claims I have access to. Well, the No Trespassing Signs proved otherwise. I was searching for a way to cross the Salt River at the Granite Reef Dam. This would be a shortcut and way to get to canal paths through an Indian Reservation. This canal reaches Scottsdale and would be a cool day ride. Very isolated according to member RFC.

It wasn't a total loss of a ride, I got close enough to Red Mountain for a photo opportunity. And met a rider from CA on vacation and had a pleasant conversation with him. He had a late model Specialized cross/hybrid outfitted for fast pavement riding.
Some pics of the afternoon...

northbound downhill with Red Mountain straight ahead. Granite Reef Dam is near the bottom to the left...


After the descent, the road ahead is rather unspectacular, and I make a U-turn and head back up. A handful of bikers were about. The road is mostly empty, with a view of the desert...



Took a rest stop by the Salt River...




The climb wasn't long but a bit steep at times. And I was struggling again. I guess I need to get the wind back in my lungs. Seems like I'm always going into anaerobic oxygen deficit. Later, I decided to check my freewheel, and discovered my 28t cog was actually a 26! DOH! (Drillium Dude, you were right!) No wonder I'm having a hard time. :-P But more miles should help me TTFU.

EBH

Great scenery, seemed a good ride...and it's february

noglider 

Stunning pictures, WNG.

scozim 

Very short and slow ride today thanks to a cruddy upper respiratory infection. However, the mid-40's F temps actually felt good to breathe. Still found a few photo opportunities, though.



I really like the White Industries hubs:







One of the friendlier critters in the "neighborhood" he's too fat to chase you

GhoulweTim

32 miles along the American River with the niece ...

Saguaro

Today I rode 80 miles around Phoenix on roads, bike paths and along canals. Beautiful, blue bird day, temps in the high 60's and low 70's. This was a personal distance record for me. Sorry, no pic's. I'm cooked!

WNG

Nice accomplishment Saguaro! Too bad the weather isn't staying this way next week.
I still must do my belated 49 on 49.

ColonelJLloyd 

Checked out the newly opened conversion of an old railroad bridge to pedestrian/bicycle use. Pretty cool.

It was 65F here yesterday; crazy.

Saguaro

Thanks Will! Let me know when you plan to ride the 49 miler, maybe we could ride it together. If you start the Grand Canal path at the Biltmore and ride west to 99th Ave. and Olive Ave. and back its about 49 miles RT. Very fast, flat, and completely car-free and there are drinking fountains for water along the way. Probably the most pain free way to do lots of miles. I plan to do it twice eventually for my first century.

BTW, the photos you posted above are awesome!

Saguaro

Wow! Amazing picture!

What's that bag you have up front? I'm looking for something like that.


1982 Nishiki Cresta

ColonelJLloyd 

Thanks, it's an Acorn Boxy Rando bag.

northbend 

Great photos from Yokev, WNG. Wish I could jump into one of those photos and be there.

And ColonelJLloyd, great photo of your fine looking bike. Really nice. (I am a fan of Acorn Bags too)

rootboy 

I'll second, or third that. That is a fantastic picture Colonel. The colors reflecting, the highlights, the bridge light on the bike...amazing!

anixi

I sure hope it keeps up, Justin. I heard that northeast of y'all was going to have a blizzard soon.

ColonelJLloyd 

Yeah, good luck our friends in New England and thereabouts.

WNG

+1 Colonel , that photo is fantastic! The cityscape lights in the background...so nice.

Saguaro: Sounds like a plan, I will PM you when I find out when my next free weekend will be. I've wanted to try the Grand Canal. Do I need wider tires? I have 23mm currently on my bianchi.


Here's a few shots from my phone of today's short afternoon ride (17 miles), for the folks about to be hit hard back East.
(I don't miss N'oreasters)

Saguaro

I'm talking about the Arizona Canal, not the Grand Canal (my mistake!). The Arizona Canal path is paved the whole way between Granada Park (Maryland Ave. & 20th St.) and where it ends at 99th Ave. & Olive Ave. Its paved with asphalt and stretches of concrete. It also has the huge advantage of underpasses at all but one (minor) road crossing so you really don't have to stop at all! Your road tires will work great on the Arizona Canal bike path.

Roger M

Got out for a short ride before/during/after dusk. About 40 degrees and dry. Spring is near, and the days are getting longer.



Never been any good at rolling photos

Drillium Dude 

Sorry, Rog - but this made me laugh out loud

You guys are killing me with the pics/reports from WA and AZ. I'm stuck without a bike here in CA, and it's raining anyhow. At least I can console myself with the fact I'll be putting my Mondia to use in a tropic paradise in a little over a week!

Great reports, guys!

DD

jimmuller 

Here's a pic of my front porch this morning. I think I'll go for a bike ride.

At least we didn't lose power.

scozim 

Yikes - it was supposed to be a whopper of a storm. You'll burn enough calories just digging out.

gomango

Time to break out the 29ers!

Our "little" duster arrives later today.

RubberLegs

13 mile loop out to Weedon Island Preserve and back, on the old Bridgestone 550, cool and breezy, but a warm sun.