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#1776
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#1777
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Location: SoCal
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Bikes: Cuevas Custom, Cimmaron, 1988 "Pinalized Rockma", 1984 Trek 510, Moulton custom touring, Raleigh Competition GS, Bridgestone Mb-2 & 3, 1980's Peugeot - US, City, & Canyon Express (6)
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These bushes were just waiting for me to come by on my last ride on the Cinelli. Took it out one last time, before packing it up and giving it to a friend
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#1778
Retro on steroids
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#1779
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USS Carl Vinson - Port of Los Angeles
Hard to see in my lousy photos but crew were lined up across the whole deck/rail of the ship the from as far out as we could see them all the way into port. Fire boats came out to give an escort.
Hard to see in my lousy photos but crew were lined up across the whole deck/rail of the ship the from as far out as we could see them all the way into port. Fire boats came out to give an escort.
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#1780
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#1781
Not lost wanderer.
After, I went and picked it up.
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#1782
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NW Ohio
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 2011 Jamis Quest, 1980 Peugeot TH8 Tandem, 1992 Performance Parabola, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-S LTD, 197? FW Evans
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I never liked wearing my dress uniform, so I would volunteer to stand watch in the engine room whenever there was a "man the rails" event. The guys who had families waiting on the pier were always happy to trade.
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"Riding on my pony on my boat."
Brent
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"I have a tendency to meander sometimes." B.G.
"I have a tendency to meander sometimes." B.G.
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#1785
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Guys, I'm rethinking the whole tubeless thing
Just hear me out.
Have NOT ascertained inflation range.
Have NOT ascertained inflation range.
#1786
Not lost wanderer.
I rode the Dick Winters Memorial trail today, found in Ephrata, PA
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A two-fer yesterday on the parkway.
First: guy riding a small-wheeled bike (folder?) dressed in a WWII-era Imperial Japanese Army outfit, complete with hat and sword, or a sword cosplay replica, playing what might have been marching music for inspiration. I did not slow to inquire about any of that, my loss, and hope he was enjoying the hundred-degree weather in all that kit.
Second: on a deserted portion of the path a critter off in the distance looked dog-like, running loose. Lost dog? Lost owner? Very fluffy tail turned out to be attached to a coyote, trotting from side to side while heading up the path. As I neared I could see a squirrel in his mouth and he seemed to be either showing it off to me or daring me to chase him for the prize. That's okay buddy, you go off and enjoy.
Third, I guess, was the very pedestrian flat two miles from home--too far to walk so I had to stop and swap tubes, drenching everything in lovely salty sweat. At least I had a tube.
The end.
First: guy riding a small-wheeled bike (folder?) dressed in a WWII-era Imperial Japanese Army outfit, complete with hat and sword, or a sword cosplay replica, playing what might have been marching music for inspiration. I did not slow to inquire about any of that, my loss, and hope he was enjoying the hundred-degree weather in all that kit.
Second: on a deserted portion of the path a critter off in the distance looked dog-like, running loose. Lost dog? Lost owner? Very fluffy tail turned out to be attached to a coyote, trotting from side to side while heading up the path. As I neared I could see a squirrel in his mouth and he seemed to be either showing it off to me or daring me to chase him for the prize. That's okay buddy, you go off and enjoy.
Third, I guess, was the very pedestrian flat two miles from home--too far to walk so I had to stop and swap tubes, drenching everything in lovely salty sweat. At least I had a tube.
The end.
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#1788
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Faster than me.
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#1789
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My favorite spot in the midwest. No matter which direction I go, it is always downhill.
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#1790
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did a little bike riding in the St. Louis area during the weekend.
Rode from Forest Park down to the river, and then north to the Chain of Rocks bridge.
I did see some bike racks that I hadn't noticed before, and it's hard to pass up a quick photo opportunity...
The ride down to the river and the Arch passes through some nice old neighborhoods and through St. Louis University, and then into the downtown area. Kinda interesting.
From the Arch park grounds, you have to head north to find the start of the riverfront bike trail, a.k.a. "Greenway".
Some is just industrial ports, and some is just some space under the many bridges.
This view under the new cable stayed I-70 bridge caught my attention. Not quite a "bikes on bridges" photo, though.
I was intrigued by the protective shrouds at the points where the cables attached to the bridge deck. Presumably to keep critters (or people?) from crawling up the cables?
The Chain of Rocks bridge across the Mississippi was part of the old Highway 66 that was so popular 50 years ago or so. It's an old steel truss bridge that has been repurposed as a bike/ped path and recreation resource. It's been getting a facelift on the Missouri side, complete with some bike racks (maybe??) that include an Arch shape...
On the way back, I stopped for a late afternoon photo of the Arch, which is always a good photo subject.
However, the one thing I stumbled upon was the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. You only see it from a pedestrian alley (used to be a street?), and I'd never had a reason to pass through here before.
Not sure if this still means much, but I do hear about the different Fed Reserve banks like this that guide national policy, so still interesting.
Also... I'm just assuming that there are billions of dollars worth of gold bars in basement vaults.
Steve in Peoria
Rode from Forest Park down to the river, and then north to the Chain of Rocks bridge.
I did see some bike racks that I hadn't noticed before, and it's hard to pass up a quick photo opportunity...
The ride down to the river and the Arch passes through some nice old neighborhoods and through St. Louis University, and then into the downtown area. Kinda interesting.
From the Arch park grounds, you have to head north to find the start of the riverfront bike trail, a.k.a. "Greenway".
Some is just industrial ports, and some is just some space under the many bridges.
This view under the new cable stayed I-70 bridge caught my attention. Not quite a "bikes on bridges" photo, though.
I was intrigued by the protective shrouds at the points where the cables attached to the bridge deck. Presumably to keep critters (or people?) from crawling up the cables?
The Chain of Rocks bridge across the Mississippi was part of the old Highway 66 that was so popular 50 years ago or so. It's an old steel truss bridge that has been repurposed as a bike/ped path and recreation resource. It's been getting a facelift on the Missouri side, complete with some bike racks (maybe??) that include an Arch shape...
On the way back, I stopped for a late afternoon photo of the Arch, which is always a good photo subject.
However, the one thing I stumbled upon was the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. You only see it from a pedestrian alley (used to be a street?), and I'd never had a reason to pass through here before.
Not sure if this still means much, but I do hear about the different Fed Reserve banks like this that guide national policy, so still interesting.
Also... I'm just assuming that there are billions of dollars worth of gold bars in basement vaults.
Steve in Peoria
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#1792
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#1793
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"Great Divide" seems a little inflated for that application. I could maybe go along with "Good Divide."
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#1794
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#1798
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Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
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After nearly a quarter century, the last, middle section of the Humboldt Bay Trail is under construction. This spot is called Two Rocks, as in "Let's ride to Two Rocks!" It's been the end of the trail since 2017. It won't be the end long enough for people to start calling it One Crumbly Rock.
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#1799
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Where's the "Except Bikes" sign?
Most probably in Beaverton, not Portland, eh?
Most probably in Beaverton, not Portland, eh?
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So true.
Our new urban bike path crosses two very large and fast arterial intersections and I've been nearly taken out by right-turners three times in the first couple months of use. Last week while waiting to cross, an SUV took the free right on red into the path of a transit bus, who locked up his brakes--did not know they even did that--to not flatten her like a bug. Very exciting to watch, not sure she even knew.
Our new urban bike path crosses two very large and fast arterial intersections and I've been nearly taken out by right-turners three times in the first couple months of use. Last week while waiting to cross, an SUV took the free right on red into the path of a transit bus, who locked up his brakes--did not know they even did that--to not flatten her like a bug. Very exciting to watch, not sure she even knew.