Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

[steve mercier]

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Got the flat fixed, but the damage was done, so just got some coffee and came home. We'll see if I have better luck tomorrow.

Was the flat in the same tire? If so check inside with a magnifying glass before inflating again

 

[ActionJackson]

Jacek Making The Bike A Perfect Machine

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Currently wrapping The Bike in protective film.

I have also formally transferred Trance E+ to him. E-bikes stay in the family!

I chose a mixed terrain route (50/50 paved/off-road) to come to his place. Vado SL on proper tyres can do it!

Please post pics when it’s finished. Any recommendations on film appreciated.

 

[reed scott]

Artichokes and garlic butter....appetizer.
Currents baked in scones .... desert
You still need a main course.

Be patient though. The currents have to be dried.

 

[RabH]

I was back to full strength today and it was just as well with the route I chose, lots of big climbs and lots of big descents! I was racing a bit to beat the rain but today my luck was out as I got drowned 5 miles from home, I thought my luck was in at first as I was riding through trees when it started coming down! I quickly sheltered under a tree and waited a few minutes hoping it would clear, 5 minutes later and it was gone! Only a mile down the road and it returned with a vengeance, this time there was no shelter so with only 4 miles to go I plodded on with rivers flowing down the side of the road!

Then came the hail, that hurt big time!!! I reached my home town and it was dry, unlike me! My shoes were filled with water, I could hear the squelch with every pedal stroke! Did it bother me? not one bit! Skin is waterfproof and so it seems is my bike, it didn't skip a beat! I had a real blast despite the downpour, with roads like this its hard not to have a great day!

Who are you looking at?

Their friend (or sister) was only interested in the grass!

It was so good to get out for a longer ride again, it was much needed! Metric century completed, possible imperial century to follow next weekend if the stars align!

Happy Independence Day!

 

[Mr. Coffee]

Sign of the times:

 

[reed scott]

Sign of the times:

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Time for the forest arsonists to go to work.

 

[Art Deco]

Sign of the times:

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No campfires I have seen. No chainsaws is a new one. Sparks I guess. SAD.

 

[Mr. Coffee]

No campfires I have seen. No chainsaws is a new one. Sparks I guess. SAD.

It is dry enough that sparks from lawnmowers and weed whackers (with the steel wire) are an issue.

The county has sent multiple alerts over the last several days about how fireworks are banned here. Given that most wildfire starts are on the 4th here that makes sense:

 

[Art Deco]

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I was back to full strength today and it was just as well with the route I chose, lots of big climbs and lots of big descents! I was racing a bit to beat the rain but today my luck was out as I got drowned 5 miles from home, I thought my luck was in at first as I was riding through trees when it started coming down! I quickly sheltered under a tree and waited a few minutes hoping it would clear, 5 minutes later and it was gone! Only a mile down the road and it returned with a vengeance, this time there was no shelter so with only 4 miles to go I plodded on with rivers flowing down the side of the road!

Then came the hail, that hurt big time!!! I reached my home town and it was dry, unlike me! My shoes were filled with water, I could hear the squelch with every pedal stroke! Did it bother me? not one bit! Skin is waterfproof and so it seems is my bike, it didn't skip a beat! I had a real blast despite the downpour, with roads like this its hard not to have a great day!

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Who are you looking at?


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Their friend (or sister) was only interested in the grass!

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It was so good to get out for a longer ride again, it was much needed! Metric century completed, possible imperial century to follow next weekend if the stars align!

Happy Independence Day!

Riding in hail on a bike? Scotsmen are different...

 

[Art Deco]

It is dry enough that sparks from lawnmowers and weed whackers (with the steel wire) are an issue.

The county has sent multiple alerts over the last several days about how fireworks are banned here. Given that most wildfire starts are on the 4th here that makes sense:

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That's another LIKE that means SAD. Who would set off fireworks when a spark from a lawnmower is enough to start a wildfire? Seriously.

 

[reed scott]

That's another LIKE that means SAD. Who would set off fireworks when a spark from a lawnmower is enough to start a wildfire? Seriously.

Who would do lots of the despicable things we see more and more of now? There are always the irresponsible scum of society but there could be a tipping point and I think we are very near it.

 

[RabH]

Riding in hail on a bike? Scotsmen are different...

Not much choice when theres nowhere to shelter and I wasn't wearing my kilt today!

 

[Art Deco]

Not much choice when theres nowhere to shelter and I wasn't wearing my kilt today!

Me neither.

 

[Nashcruiser]

Rode yesterday with unseasonably cool weather for Nashville, Tn standards. Low 80’s and humidity about 35%. Was shooting for 40 miles but came up a little short. Not complaining though as it was a great day for riding. Finished with 50% battery left.

 

[Art Deco]

Who would do lots of the despicable things we see more and more of now? There are always the irresponsible scum of society but there could be a tipping point and I think we are very near it.

Another LIKE that means

 

[steve mercier]

It is dry enough that sparks from lawnmowers and weed whackers (with the steel wire) are an issue.

The county has sent multiple alerts over the last several days about how fireworks are banned here. Given that most wildfire starts are on the 4th here that makes sense:

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Yes and I read that when it gets that hot trains can start fires ( with sparks from their wheels I assume) too.

 

[Art Deco]

Rode yesterday with unseasonably cool weather for Nashville, Tn standards. Low 80’s and humidity about 35%. Was shooting for 40 miles but came up a little short. Not complaining though as it was a great day for riding. Finished with 50% battery left.
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Love the sky shot. Nice ride.

 

[Taylor57]

Rode yesterday with unseasonably cool weather for Nashville, Tn standards. Low 80’s and humidity about 35%. Was shooting for 40 miles but came up a little short. Not complaining though as it was a great day for riding. Finished with 50% battery left.
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That looks like nice ridin country Cruiser! We are taking a cruise from Memphis to Nashville in about a month. Cant wait to check out Music City!!

 

[Art Deco]

That looks like nice ridin country Cruiser! We are taking a cruise from Memphis to Nashville in about a month. Cant wait to check out Music City!!

Your first cruise A.V. ? After Vaccinated?

 

[Taylor57]

Your first cruise A.V. ? After Vaccinated?

Yes! First time back in the water. We decided to stay local and try out a river cruise. American Cruise Lines gets great reviews and the boat we are on is practically brand new. Neither of us have ever been to Memphis or Nashville. I kinda like country music too!