Photo of the Day - or Week - or Whatever
05-04-25 | 06:54 AM
#5926
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the view from and in St Vincent College Basilica
the GAP passes by / through the mountains in the background (first pic)
the GAP passes by / through the mountains in the background (first pic)
05-04-25 | 09:19 AM
#5927
Matt Pendergast
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From: North Bend, Washington State
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05-05-25 | 09:44 AM
#5929
aka Tom Reingold
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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It's such a sweet picture!
I remember cycling in Ireland on a road like this. Very narrow, and the hills had tiny, blind summits. I got to one, and at the same time, a car coming from ahead got there at the same time. Right on the summit were some sheep, and they got spooked at being sandwiched by a car and a bike. The driver and I just stayed there laughing at the sheep while they sorted out what to do. Those roads require quick reflexes.
I remember cycling in Ireland on a road like this. Very narrow, and the hills had tiny, blind summits. I got to one, and at the same time, a car coming from ahead got there at the same time. Right on the summit were some sheep, and they got spooked at being sandwiched by a car and a bike. The driver and I just stayed there laughing at the sheep while they sorted out what to do. Those roads require quick reflexes.
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05-09-25 | 06:12 PM
#5933
Let's do a Century
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From: North Carolina
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Vic, I'm pretty sure I remember that spot on our way out to Dingle. If you continue on the coastline back in the direction from where you took the picture, not too far from there is a small beach area where you can go down to the water. Gotta love Ireland!!
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05-09-25 | 07:10 PM
#5934
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From: Peoria, IL
I had a nice time at the "Ride the Ups and Downs" ride in Elizabeth, IL last Saturday. This is a hilly area where Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois meet. It's a scenic place with very little traffic and pleasant roads. The only problem is that it takes place early in May and it takes some work to be in shape for the hills!
Steve in Peoria (we keep most of our hills next to the Illinois river)
Steve in Peoria (we keep most of our hills next to the Illinois river)
05-11-25 | 01:03 PM
#5935
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From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
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05-14-25 | 10:43 AM
#5939
Gruppetto Bob
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From: Seattle-ish
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Nothing too special. It was hill climb day, so rode up to a local lake in the mountains.
Rattlesnake Ledge
Geese taking a snooze
Rattlesnake Lake with Cascades in background
Rattlesnake Ledge
Geese taking a snooze
Rattlesnake Lake with Cascades in background
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05-15-25 | 03:12 PM
#5941
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Boy, that is impressive!
The hiking path makes me think of some of the roads in Italy that are so iconic, with a long series of switch-backs to get you to the top of the mountain.
At least on the bike, the downhill is easier than the uphill.
Steve in Peoria
The hiking path makes me think of some of the roads in Italy that are so iconic, with a long series of switch-backs to get you to the top of the mountain.
At least on the bike, the downhill is easier than the uphill.
Steve in Peoria
05-15-25 | 04:26 PM
#5942
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From: USA - Pittsburgh / Southwest PA
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and then there are these switchbacks .
( Zion NP ) :
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05-15-25 | 06:44 PM
#5943
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From: Whitestone and Rensselaerville, New York
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Indian Point nuclear power plant, taken from my ride on the west side of the Hudson, with jacked up saturation.
05-17-25 | 10:34 AM
#5945
Gruppetto Bob
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From: Seattle-ish
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Kevin, resting on the protective dog blankets, since Kevin rules the roost, could care less about Photo of the Day
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05-18-25 | 09:19 PM
#5948
Gruppetto Bob
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These guys are outfitted for every holiday and sporting event. One was stolen a year ago and a community notice went out and was returned.
These guys are dressed for all holidays and sports events. Have been a fixture for years.
These guys are dressed for all holidays and sports events. Have been a fixture for years.
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05-20-25 | 03:39 PM
#5950
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Seat Sniffer
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