Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

[RabH]

I caught a break with the weather again, it was supposed to rain most of the day but when I woke it was dry and the rain clouds were way in the distance! I actually got quite a bit of sun which is always a bonus, you can see from this photo how lucky I was! Although it was tempting to head down this awesome descent I gave it a miss today and took the road a little further on where I hit 44mph, its a much straighter road with only a slight curve!

Not a bad view from up there!

A little nearer home this quarry used to be great for a swim when we used to get hot summers, wouldn't be stupid enough to attempt it now!

It was such a great ride once again, I decided to take my rain gear this time which wasn't needed...after getting soaked the last time I wasn't taking any chances! Still no sign of the rain yet, typical rubbish forecasting! We have thunderstorms arriving the next 2 days and Sunday isn't looking the best either so I will rest my legs for now and hope the weather improves soon!

 

[ChezCheese:)]

My husband keeps threatening to get an old pickup truck for a lawn ornament. I saw this beauty at a local car dealer.

The colors of the rust and the blue and green are more intense than the photos show. I thought it would look cool filled with flowers by the mailbox. I asked them how much they wanted for it. He said, "The owner might part with it for $9,000." I said, that's too expensive a flower pot for me, thanks anyway."

 

[Dallant]

My husband keeps threatening to get an old pickup truck for a lawn ornament. I saw this beauty at a local car dealer. View attachment 95475View attachment 95477View attachment 95478

The colors of the rust and the blue and green are more intense than the photos show. I thought it would look cool filled with flowers by the mailbox. I asked them how much they wanted for it. He said, "The owner might part with it for $9,000." I said, that's too expensive a flower pot for me, thanks anyway."

Looks like a fairly rare Dodge with a great patina. Lots of work but a good beginning if one is into restored Dodge trucks! Seems like everything's there and the glass even looks pretty good!

 

[Sierratim]

My husband keeps threatening to get an old pickup truck for a lawn ornament. I saw this beauty at a local car dealer. View attachment 95475View attachment 95477View attachment 95478

The colors of the rust and the blue and green are more intense than the photos show. I thought it would look cool filled with flowers by the mailbox. I asked them how much they wanted for it. He said, "The owner might part with it for $9,000." I said, that's too expensive a flower pot for me, thanks anyway."

The prices on these old 'rust buckets' have realy sky rocketed! I think we boomers are trying to restore a bit of our youth through these old cars...

I've got my eye on a WWII Ford Jeep....

 

[Prairie Dog]

Closer to home.

Yesterday’s ride was relatively complacent as we stuck close to home avoiding the smoke that was clearly present on our last outing. We rode a loop that would take us from Red Deer out to the surrounding rural areas where rolling farm and parkland dominate. We passed by the small community of Joffre, the town of Blackfalds and would eventually make our way home along the Trans Canada Trail.

Oil and gas have close ties to the local economy but agriculture will always be a vital industry in the province and also supports the sustainability of many rural communities. Nova Cor, a major player in the plastics industry can be seen in the background. The largest producer of polyethylene in Canada occupies 900 acres of land. Quite a contrast in the farmland that surrounds it.

View atop one of the few climbs along this loop.

Images such as these remind me of my childhood as my father would often take us for rides in the countryside on weekends.

This golden field looks ready to harvest.

A brief video of yesterday’s ride.

 

[reed scott]

The prices on these old 'rust buckets' have realy sky rocketed! I think we boomers are trying to restore a bit of our youth through these old cars...

I've got my eye on a WWII Ford Jeep....

Hey Tim, What's the latest on your local fire situation? Worried for you and yours.

 

[Dallant]

The prices on these old 'rust buckets' have realy sky rocketed! I think we boomers are trying to restore a bit of our youth through these old cars...

I've got my eye on a WWII Ford Jeep....

I really wish I’d kept my 1948 Willys Overland Panel Delivery from high school. Very, very rare and in good shape…except for the motor.

 

[Sierratim]

Hey Tim, What's the latest on your local fire situation? Worried for you and yours.

Still here. Take a look at the Fire Season thread for more,

It's fire season again

Cal Fire reports the Bear River is now over 1,000Ac. Evac zones are being expanded, but we're OK for now. Important stuff is in the car. The bikes are loaded as well. I’m praying for you friend.

electricbikereview.com

 

[Cowlitz]

Smoky here. Not the bear, but the atmosphere. Last week was terrible so I called a friend who lives in a different climate and asked if I could become a climate refugee and camp there. The answer was a YES and an offer of 30 amp power and water hookups! I took off. Here is my camp and the trailer was quite level, although it looks off.

Most of my riding was up to the house and back, but I did take off on a ride one morning to see an area where I'd worked. It looked quite nice.

I had those roads to myself.

Now I'm back home and the smoke is moving in. Again. Bah. This is looking towards where there are pretty peaks. Really. They are there.

Looks like I'd better clean the lens.

 

[kahn]

The prices on these old 'rust buckets' have realy sky rocketed! I think we boomers are trying to restore a bit of our youth through these old cars...

I've got my eye on a WWII Ford Jeep....

This Boomer from Da Bronx did not have cars or trucks - well, subway CAR, maybe!

 

[kahn]

Closer to home.

Yesterday’s ride was relatively complacent as we stuck close to home avoiding the smoke that was clearly present on our last outing. We rode a loop that would take us from Red Deer out to the surrounding rural areas where rolling farm and parkland dominate. We passed by the small community of Joffre, the town of Blackfalds and would eventually make our way home along the Trans Canada Trail.
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Oil and gas have close ties to the local economy but agriculture will always be a vital industry in the province and also supports the sustainability of many rural communities. Nova Cor, a major player in the plastics industry can be seen in the background. The largest producer of polyethylene in Canada occupies 900 acres of land. Quite a contrast in the farmland that surrounds it.

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View atop one of the few climbs along this loop.

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Images such as these remind me of my childhood as my father would often take us for rides in the countryside on weekends.

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This golden field looks ready to harvest.

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A brief video of yesterday’s ride.

Where do you have the video camera mounted? Chest? I'd be moving my head too much!

 

[Prairie Dog]

Where do you have the video camera mounted? Chest? I'd be moving my head too much!

I pretty much use the chest harness exclusively. The stabilization on these newer cameras is incredibly well thought out. No gimbal required. Panning while hand held requires that the ultra stabilization feature is disabled. Not doing so results in jerky movements across the plane. I’ve been guilty of this on numerous occasions. For extending the camera’s capabilities, I do have a 3-way extension stick that I occasionally use when I’m on the bike but that would only occur at times when there’s no traffic around.

 

[PedalUma]

I just finished making the Bathtub bike electric with a 750W torque sensing mid-drive and took it for a test ride. You could fill the tub with ice to sell beer! The owner lives on an 11 degree slope in Berkeley, CA. and carries two five-year-olds. The hub and brakes needed lots of work. It is 2.6M long and there is no way to get it in a work stand.

 

[Art Deco]

I just finished making the Bathtub bike electric with a 750W torque sensing mid-drive and took it for a test ride. You could fill the tub with ice to sell beer! The owner lives on an 11 degree slope in Berkeley, CA. and carries two five-year-olds. The hub and brakes needed lots of work. It is 2.6M long and there is no way to get it in a work stand.

It looks like a nightmare to ride, but it would hold enough beer for a weekend...maybe.

 

[Mulezen]

So…if one case of 12 ouncers is equal to one toddler, how many kids does a case of beer and a Magnum of wine Equal? Inquiring minds want to know

 

[PedalUma]

It could also serve as a mobile grape crushing service for a wine maker.

 

[kahn]

I pretty much use the chest harness exclusively. The stabilization on these newer cameras is incredibly well thought out. No gimbal required. Panning while hand held requires that the ultra stabilization feature is disabled. Not doing so results in jerky movements across the plane. I’ve been guilty of this on numerous occasions. For extending the camera’s capabilities, I do have a 3-way extension stick that I occasionally use when I’m on the bike but that would only occur at times when there’s no traffic around.

I've got the DJI Osmo Action. I've had it mounted on my handlebars. Hiking, I've done it handheld.

You can see the image stabilization in the next video. Brake levers rattling and shaking while the roadway images are pretty smooth.

 

[PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee]

Remember that shaver you wanted to buy for me?

Touche'

 

[Deleted member 18083]

Heading home…

4:53 pm; Wanora, SE QLD
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This afternoon I made a mistake. The rolling country road I was riding along dipped into a valley and then rose straight up into the late afternoon sun. The view ahead was like looking into a steam locomotive's firebox, a blinding mix of brilliant red and orange.

Worse, it was 4:35 pm, which meant that there would be the occasional motorist heading home from work oblivious to you-know-who's presence ahead. Quick exit for the rail trail, no danger there, before escaping for home before the sun disappeared and the temperature plummeted.

This section of the rail trail is the gravel bikers' idea of paradise.

 

[PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee]

This guy made a beeline straight to me looking for some grub!


Gen George Armistead


Some bits I shadowed out for sensitive eyes!

One for the lassies...


Before, leftover grilled burgers, some Old Bay Hot Sauce, mmmm


First plate

Second plate

Another busy day

Tomorrow will be a recovery day, gonna do an Imperial Century Saturday.

Good luck on your trip Stefan, may the Sun shine in your eyes, with the wind at your back, no goodbyes, it's time for a snack!