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Glamorgan Vale Road, Queensland
January 2021 on 2019 R&M Homage Rohloff. It looks like a similar day: same green grass and cloudy sky. The photo above was taken from a short distance beyond the faux Mexican hacienda homestead.
It's worth following this link to see what we were up to last January.
Glamorgan Vale Road, Queensland
January 2021 on 2019 R&M Homage Rohloff. It looks like a similar day: same green grass and cloudy sky. The photo above was taken from a short distance beyond the faux Mexican hacienda homestead.
It's worth following this link to see what we were up to last January.
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dodgeman
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I went to school at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, it’s been a while ago. At that time I had a Fuji ten speed. There was a hill not to far from a state park I would bike to. I had no way to know for sure but I estimate I’d hit 50 mph on that hill.
Readytoride
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Maybe Maybe Maybe
It was in the plans for today. A bike ride, that is. Despite the cold weather hovering just above freezing, fields still covered in snow, muddy gravel roads. Not a fan of cycling in those conditions, but maybe today I would...once I got the rest of the day settled and completed, including the all important mid-day nap. Maybe then my bike would call to me for a short ride down the road to look at the snowy fields and mountains before yet another blanket of snow began to fall in the wee hours. Maybe.
Imagine my surprise when 4 o'clock came with no more excuses other than it was time to head down the driveway for a short tour of the snowy world outside my windows.
I had wondered if my local gravel road had sustained any icy downhill patches that, maybe, would have been excuse enough for me to abbreviate my ride with an "oh, well, better luck next time" u-turn back home. However, today's somewhat-cold-yet-not-below-freezing temperature had managed to dissuade any ice from remaining on the road, so I was left with quite a nice byway substantially dry with only a muddy pothole scattered here and there.
It was actually quite pleasant since I kept my speed down to tourist level; i.e. barely above walking pace. Plus I had dressed warmly: thermal hat, gloves, neck warmer, etc. You know... the works. Even down to shoving an extra set of thermal gloves in my pocket, just in case. Not a soul passed me for the next 7 miles. With the exception of several small groups of grazing horses, some decked out in the latest equine turnout fashions while others were presented au naturale, I had the snowy landscape all to my own.
I paused once to overlook a languid stream thinking maybe there would be some ice clinging to the rim of the rocks semi-submerged in the near frigid waters. But the stream shared the same ice-free status of the road, and so I moved on in no more of a hurry than the stream I had just passed.
At the end of the road I debated maybe doing a complete 8 mile loop tour of the block, but the uncertainty of the gravel road conditions out of sight, and the lasagna that my hubby had in the oven that he promised would be done upon my return, were enough for me to decide that the trip "down the road and back" was good enough. Despite my fingers starting to tingle from the cold, and my toes beginning to feel sorta like toe-shaped ice cubes, I felt energized and happy as I toured back the way I had come, enjoying the chilly snowbound countryside in reverse. I arrived home just as the lasagna was coming out of the oven. Could not have timed things more perfectly.
I would have to wait at least a full week before I would venture out with the bike again. A fresh new coating of snow was due overnight to replace the tired old snow from the prior day, and the temps were slated to drop well below freezing for the rest of the week. Maybe just enough cold to rim the local streams with a crystal frame of clear ice.
Maybe I better find my super warm mittens for my next ride. I suspect I'll be needing them.
It was in the plans for today. A bike ride, that is. Despite the cold weather hovering just above freezing, fields still covered in snow, muddy gravel roads. Not a fan of cycling in those conditions, but maybe today I would...once I got the rest of the day settled and completed, including the all important mid-day nap. Maybe then my bike would call to me for a short ride down the road to look at the snowy fields and mountains before yet another blanket of snow began to fall in the wee hours. Maybe.
Imagine my surprise when 4 o'clock came with no more excuses other than it was time to head down the driveway for a short tour of the snowy world outside my windows.
I had wondered if my local gravel road had sustained any icy downhill patches that, maybe, would have been excuse enough for me to abbreviate my ride with an "oh, well, better luck next time" u-turn back home. However, today's somewhat-cold-yet-not-below-freezing temperature had managed to dissuade any ice from remaining on the road, so I was left with quite a nice byway substantially dry with only a muddy pothole scattered here and there.
It was actually quite pleasant since I kept my speed down to tourist level; i.e. barely above walking pace. Plus I had dressed warmly: thermal hat, gloves, neck warmer, etc. You know... the works. Even down to shoving an extra set of thermal gloves in my pocket, just in case. Not a soul passed me for the next 7 miles. With the exception of several small groups of grazing horses, some decked out in the latest equine turnout fashions while others were presented au naturale, I had the snowy landscape all to my own.
I paused once to overlook a languid stream thinking maybe there would be some ice clinging to the rim of the rocks semi-submerged in the near frigid waters. But the stream shared the same ice-free status of the road, and so I moved on in no more of a hurry than the stream I had just passed.
At the end of the road I debated maybe doing a complete 8 mile loop tour of the block, but the uncertainty of the gravel road conditions out of sight, and the lasagna that my hubby had in the oven that he promised would be done upon my return, were enough for me to decide that the trip "down the road and back" was good enough. Despite my fingers starting to tingle from the cold, and my toes beginning to feel sorta like toe-shaped ice cubes, I felt energized and happy as I toured back the way I had come, enjoying the chilly snowbound countryside in reverse. I arrived home just as the lasagna was coming out of the oven. Could not have timed things more perfectly.
I would have to wait at least a full week before I would venture out with the bike again. A fresh new coating of snow was due overnight to replace the tired old snow from the prior day, and the temps were slated to drop well below freezing for the rest of the week. Maybe just enough cold to rim the local streams with a crystal frame of clear ice.
Maybe I better find my super warm mittens for my next ride. I suspect I'll be needing them.
RabH
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@Readytoride Its so good to see your wonderful posts again, they have been truly missed! I love the photo of your dogs! 
@David Berry Still a speed freak I see
@Catalyzt That was a crazy ride, hats off to you for continuing! Welcome to the speed freak club
Our weather has taken a turn for the worse so no cycling for me!
@David Berry Still a speed freak I see
@Catalyzt That was a crazy ride, hats off to you for continuing! Welcome to the speed freak club
Our weather has taken a turn for the worse so no cycling for me!
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RabH
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North Lanarkshire, pretty much chaos in our neck of the woods today with cars abondoned everywhere!
Stefan Mikes
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Mayonnaise Ride
"It's extremely icy" -- Jacek warned me last evening when I was about to leave my flat at 10 pm with the intention to buy some beverages at the local petrol station. It was indeed icy! I'll tell you what: I'm glad not to live in Canada or any of the wintery American state (or in Russia for that matter). Still, Poland gets decent Winter that we are used to, and only February tends to be the really harsh month (the month name "Luty" means "Harsh one" in archaic Polish!) Therefore, my night 4.4 km ride on studded tyres was just a pleasure! And it was far more dangerous to plant your feet on the ground than actually ride the properly winterized e-bike!
This morning, I discovered I was missing mayonnaise in my fridge (first world problems, eh?) Are there any "mayonnaise wars" where you live? Poland's population is split between lovers of "Kielecki" and "Winiary" mayonnaise brands, with the minority choosing other brands! (I was in the Kielecki camp until a friend convinced me the "Białuty" -- a locally produced mayonnaise -- was really worth trying!) So I went on a 15 km round trip to the shopping mall -- as usual when I have no time or a better pretext for a ride!
Grocery Shopping Mode Normally, I use a second pannier and a big backpack for shopping. Ortlieb Vario backpack-pannier was adequate for today's ride.
I've got used to the properties of Vado SL. It is rather a slow e-bike in winter conditions, especially against headwind. Still, the fact it is a lightweight bike I can use at any time I wish without any preparations has made Fearless my daily ride!
"It's extremely icy" -- Jacek warned me last evening when I was about to leave my flat at 10 pm with the intention to buy some beverages at the local petrol station. It was indeed icy! I'll tell you what: I'm glad not to live in Canada or any of the wintery American state (or in Russia for that matter). Still, Poland gets decent Winter that we are used to, and only February tends to be the really harsh month (the month name "Luty" means "Harsh one" in archaic Polish!) Therefore, my night 4.4 km ride on studded tyres was just a pleasure! And it was far more dangerous to plant your feet on the ground than actually ride the properly winterized e-bike!
This morning, I discovered I was missing mayonnaise in my fridge (first world problems, eh?)
Are there any "mayonnaise wars" where you live? Poland's population is split between lovers of "Kielecki" and "Winiary" mayonnaise brands, with the minority choosing other brands! (I was in the Kielecki camp until a friend convinced me the "Białuty" -- a locally produced mayonnaise -- was really worth trying!) So I went on a 15 km round trip to the shopping mall -- as usual when I have no time or a better pretext for a ride!Grocery Shopping Mode
Normally, I use a second pannier and a big backpack for shopping. Ortlieb Vario backpack-pannier was adequate for today's ride.I've got used to the properties of Vado SL. It is rather a slow e-bike in winter conditions, especially against headwind. Still, the fact it is a lightweight bike I can use at any time I wish without any preparations has made Fearless my daily ride!
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kahn
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Although after you hit 70 or more, age, not speed, who the hell cares:I had wondered what the recommended speed limit was for Special Needs Senior Extreme Sports eBikers.
We now have the answer: 68.5 km/h -- almost exactly the same as my top speed for the Solstice Run = right about 43 MPH.
Two different continents, two very different hills, two very different bikes, two different riders with very different health issues-- very interesting that we both held back just a bit and wound up with such similar top speeds.
Actually, of course it's just a coincidence -- but I think we should start throwing this number around immediately to wind people up -- as if it's some well-accepted medical, legal, or ethical standard. "Over 55 and you have and diabetes / high blood pressure / history of blood clots / whatever? Well, then you must not exceed 68.5 KPH. What do you mean, how did I come up with that number? Don't be ridiculous, everyone knows this. Extensive testing has been done all over the world..."
kahn
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That's what I was thinking. Maybe I will stay home.
kahn
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@Stefan Mikes
re: mayonnaise
The US is split - same mayonnaise but it is called one thing in the east half and another thing in the west half: Hellmann's /Best Foods. Same for food seasonings - mergers were not allowed to eliminated tried and true names/brands.
re: mayonnaise
The US is split - same mayonnaise but it is called one thing in the east half and another thing in the west half: Hellmann's /Best Foods. Same for food seasonings - mergers were not allowed to eliminated tried and true names/brands.
Stefan Mikes
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That's truly interesting! I didn't know about it!
kahn
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Crescent and McCormick for spices.
Frankly, I'm not much of a mayonnaise person. But years ago, I learned something - I was at a food fair and they slathered the bread with mayonnaise on the outside, made the sandwich and then tossed the sandwich in a fry pan. The mayo, having egg in it gave the outside of the sandwich this slightly eggy crust as it was heated up.
Prairie Dog
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There’s only one brand of mayo consumed in our household. Rich and creamy it has a unique tang to it which might be attributed to the type of vinegar that’s used.
It’s still cold here. I'm afraid that I won't likely be riding until Monday.
Twin Valley
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I prefer to think that fork is levitating magically, not that the pasta is frozen in position with the fork frozen inside, yes any kind of bike ride outside has to beat the old stationary bike in our exercise room with the goldie oldies cranked up scaring the dog, still waiting to get out for the first ride of the year - one forecast has a 30 degree change to the good for next week, I guess that means gale force west winds thoughThere’s only one brand of mayo consumed in our household. Rich and creamy it has a unique tang to it which might be attributed to the type of vinegar that’s used.
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It’s still cold here. I'm afraid that I won't likely be riding until Monday.
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Stefan Mikes
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Hellman's. Best Foods. Kewpie. Nobody's mentioned Duke's?
DaveMatthews
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I make my own mayo. It's simple especially if you have a stick blender.
Organic/expeller pressed canola oil
egg
garlic (not required but I like it)
mustard
salt
pepper
white vinegar
lemon juice.
Delicious... and zero additives/preservatives.
Organic/expeller pressed canola oil
egg
garlic (not required but I like it)
mustard
salt
pepper
white vinegar
lemon juice.
Delicious... and zero additives/preservatives.
kahn
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I don't know, you are "additiving" canola oil, egg, garlic, mustard, etc.
reed scott
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We used to make it like that but with good olive oil. Flavor was not for everybody but us hippies liked it at the time.
Oh, OH, I forgot the most essential ingredient. Horse radish. Just a smidgeon. Gives it that special tang.
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