MooneyBloke

No photo. Did the Old Mission (northern Michigan) lighthouse 62Km loop yesterday. Skinny old me had no trouble spinning the 53x15 out, and you know what that means. Today, my legs are pretty hung over from the return journey.

Prowler 

Friday I travelled to West Virginia to return my Grand daughter to her father. She has been visiting us for two weeks (and we cycled 87 miles in total). I then drove to Paw Paw, WVA to visit the tunnel on the C&O trail.


West portal


I decided to walk the bike. As dark and dry as a tomb. Neat, but serious washboarding all along thru the dark. I did not want to find out how strong the hand rail was.


East portal, looking east along the boardwalk. I rode my 1995 Trek 850 with drop bars. Frankly, I much prefer the GAP trail but I did see another bit of the C&O this trip.

ascherer 

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the morning, then encroaching rain limited me to a neat 25 on the Mercian today. Glad to have gotten out, and first ride in shorts!

Prowler 

And then today I was back on the SRT through Chester County. Nothing remarkable but spring was well sprung and even the settling ponds were "a wearing of the green". Lovely ride, even without sunny skies. And it was my first time out on my Världsmästarcykeln since last fall. Great ride!!!!



Yesterday was all about disassembling my Toro Proline commercial mower to get to the Peerless 4spd transmission which has failed. I needed a ride today. Order parts tomorrow. Nice to be able to DIY.

gaucho777 

After finishing some house chores I had a couple free hours before needing to drive my daughter to volleyball practice. There was a local street fair down the road (the “Gilman District Street Fair” in Berkeley). I’ve lived in the area about 20 years and think this is just the 2nd or 3rd iteration, so I decided to go check it out. The usual mix of food, jewelry, art, and sundry booths.



I bought myself a belt in support of local craftsmen. (I really needed a new belt.)



Then I spent another hour+ putzing around the bay trail. After riding up Mt Hamilton yesterday, it felt nice to loosen up the legs again.





The bumpy roads knocked off my rear fender mounting bolt. Fortunately, I was prepared for such an eventuality. Zip tie to the rescue!



Along the bay trail is a small peninsula, more like a jetty, called the Albany Bulb with various art installations made of flotsam, jetsam, and other forms of detritus.



Peace out

thinktubes 

That’s a great loop! Did it in July 1997 on my then new Bianchi Volpe. Pic was taken at the tip of the peninsula (Mission Point). I remember fun rolling hills through miles of cherry orchards.

MezzoLew

That mare is just checking the leather bag to see if it a close relative!

Fredo76

John at Saguaro National Park

My friend and I rode around the Cactus Loop Drive. The Big Hill kicked our butts this time...

darkmoon

Weekend rec ride

Mt. Fuji view point, hmmm...



Cherry blossoms season is almost over.
They were beautiful this year, too.



Another beautiful hedge




Citrus flowers started to bloom.
Citrus pics were taken yesterday.
They all smell nice.

Mikan, mandarin orange


Lemon


Yuzu



A straight street with azalea hedges.


Another good cycling day, except Mt. Fuji.

cooperryder

I only managed 30 minutes of riding yesterday after quite a bit of rain in the morning.

I'm always struck with how terrific this late 70's hi-ten (lower down the line of models)
Peugeot rides.

Perhaps the 650bx42 Gravel King tires have a lot to do with it