Yes, bliss is exactly the right word! I’m not sure what it is about riding on gravel that is so relaxing. Partly it seems to just be the sound it makes under the tires. And I suppose it’s also the slower speed that is likely when riding on gravel rather than pavement. I know, for myself, that when I transition from gravel to pavement I have just the slightest moment of regret similar to when I take eat the last bit of whipped cream on the top of a shake or other desert. Sure, the rest is really nice but it’s not whipped cream.Life in the slow lane, away from the high speed of the paved roads and fast traffic. Here is where bliss resides.
I ride off right from my farm which is just below Unison, just up from Bloomfield. The gravel road network surrounds us here in foxhunting territory. More often than not the hoof prints and carriage wheel tracks impressed on the gravel roads outnumber the automobile/truck tire tracks!Nice! I recognize many of those locations (the ford on Beaverdam south of Philomont is well known to me, and I think I posted in front of the same machinery sign a few pages back). The gravel network of Loudoun is indeed a gem. Where do you typically ride out of? I'm out of Leesburg, so I mostly ride the northern part of Loudoun (a bit south of Philomont/Mountville is about as far as I generally go).
What e-bike are you riding @Steve64?
I went to college in Hayward. Some weekends we would head to the Sierras for skiing on Saturday, then down to Monterey/Carmel for scuba diving on Sunday. Wonderful memories...I love living in a location where you can ski and bike all in the same day... the daily double! Spring has come early to the Bay Area this year.
I would have rather stayed at home Great exploit again!The last 25 miles were a challenge with a 40mph headwind
No fun in that If I didn't go out in windy conditions I would probably be stuck at home all the timeI would have rather stayed at home Great exploit again!
It’s strange that the engine compartment is so intact.Looks like the engine could be salvaged...
It appears to be bricked to me.Looks like the engine could be salvaged...