2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

I rode further afield today (16m) back past the mine and the Mustang Ranch which I have shown before. Just as I got on to my road a neighbors new huge white dog ran to the end of his chain momentarily surprising me. When I looked back three big deer ran across into the brush. So my heart was rolling before my legs were warm. Later as I began to fade on a whim I turned into Bobby Lloyd's farm (pictured) rode to cut off a few miles. Bad idea. Part of the way in the road had been plowed and I spent a mile trying to stay in a tire track. Beautiful weather...which will change soon to a dash of snow.

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A nice bonus ride today in very blustery and grey conditions, no photos this time! Only 500ft less elevation gain than my big ride on Sunday and 40 less miles, good to be back on my hilly terrain... 😂 The forecast was looking dismal but they got it wrong thankfully, the highlight was my 46.9mph descent down into Glenn Village! :D I had a few sprinklings of rain but not even enough to wet the roads, hence I got home with a clean bike! The rest of the week is looking a bit wild, 45mph winds tomorrow and 55mph on Thursday so the bike will be staying put...

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