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[Deeps]

In this post there isn't a bike, e-bike or otherwise, to be found anywhere although some may find interest in it. Way back on page 20, post #400 I posted regarding a ride that my wife and I undertook following the river Donau (or Danube in English) made famous of course by that catchy little tune by Johann Strauss II, 'The Blue Danube'.



We intend repeating part of this ride once again in a few weeks time although as some sections will involve a small river cruiser we are able to extend our range all the way to Budapest in Hungary.

At some point over the winter the thought struck us that we'd never actually visited the source(s) of this famous river although located less than 150km from our home and so this past weekend we corrected that.

The source(s) of the Donau (Danube) has been heavily contested over the centuries mostly of course for financial reasons. However, in geographical terms it is agreed that the rivers Brigach and Breg which appear out of the ground some 40km - 45km West and NorthWest respectively of the town of Donaueschingen, with the Breg having the larger water flow and, therefore, considered the prime contributor,
are the undisputed sources.

The source of the Brigach (Brigachquelle) is located adjacent to a farmhouse where it trickles out of the ground, gets used to form a pond, before flowing Eastwards.



The source of the Brig (Brigquelle) is located at the end of a hilly road close by to a Restaurant which no doubt see a handsome return from tourists like us visiting the main attraction. The statue at the source is of the Roman God 'Danuvuis', the River God. The second image shows the actual point that the Brig rises out of the ground.



The Brigach and Breg rivers flow their separate ways Eastwards towards the town of Donaueschingen where, underground in the Palace Gardens, they are joined with water from the Baar Plateau 600m - 900m above sea level. The statue is of Mutter Baar (or Mother Baar) indicating with a pointed finger to her daughter the direction of the Black Sea, some 2700km plus distant, the basin of which the Donau (Danube) flows into.



A further 1500m to the East of Donaueschingen the Brigach and Breg come together (the confluence) and from this point on the name Donau (Danube) is adopted.

 

[David Roy]

The rain finally stopped long enough for a bike ride. Even without sun the Mountain Laurel is spectacular this year. This is the Yale Forest in Union, Connecticut. Along some roads the forest is filled with flowers.

 

[RabH]

10 days since my last ride so I was itching to get out today, the weather was perfect for a change 66.8 very enjoyable miles with almost 4500 ft of climbing, my battery (and me) got a good workout today 1812 miles now for 2019 at the half way point, only 2188 to go! Apart from a couple of idiots that just had to get in front despite there being no room I had an excellent day, looks like summer is finally here One of them was a truck that was sitting behind me at temporary traffic lights and he decided he would go through at red to make sure I didn't hold him up It was a big descent so I would have been quicker than him anyway, as he set off with the lights at red a car came out of a side road at the other end of the roadworks and he had to jam his brakes on Don't you just love karma? Luckily the selfish idiot got to continue as the car decided to go in his direction...I was so hoping he had to reverse back up the 10% gradient

 

[Scott Adams]

We intend repeating part of this ride once again in a few weeks time although as some sections will involve a small river cruiser we are able to extend our range all the way to Budapest in Hungary.

Thanks for the photos, brings back alot of great memories.

Looking forward to your ride along the Duna if you choose to share!

 

[Larry Nigro]

Todays ride 48 miles ended ride with 29% battery left to be fair towards end of ride I used Turbo mode. It was a hilly ride total ascent was 4,016 feet

 

[trailerguy52]

At the entrance of the park where I ride

 

[steve mercier]

I found a new place to dwell

 

[DaveMatthews]

This community garden is just a couple of blocks from my house.



Lots on the road today, so no great scenery pics. Here's a field at Bear Creek Park. Park was quite busy/crowded today.

 

[David Roy]

Since we started riding e-bikes about a year ago we have "discovered" numerous beautiful and charming roads and views all within a 30 mile radius of where we have lived most of our lives. We pick routes on the smallest hilliest roads we can find using USGS topographical maps. The roads I avoided for years on my road bike. This photo was taken in an area of farmland and broad vistas in a corner of the state we had rarely visited previously. It is different from the forested area we live in only 20 miles away.

 

[Larry Nigro]

Ride of 29 miles today beautiful day here in NH

Woodhill Rd photos are looking North towards Concord and MT Washington

 

[steve mercier]

76km today . Sound check at Vancouver Jazz Festival concert on Granville Island

 

[steve mercier]

Kits Point

 

[steve mercier]

False Creek

 

[steve mercier]

another 90 km today.Perfect weather , thank you Ebike gods!

 

[mountaindweller]

UK North Yorkshire moors , Goathland railway station on the Whitby to Pickering historical steam locomotive line

 

[keithd]

Intervale, NH

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[Larry Nigro]

Beautiful day here in NH 40 mile ride today had 39% battery left. Elevation gain of 3,215 very happy with battery usage.
Yes I did pick up the turtle and moved him off the road hope I put him on the right side of the road.

 

[steve mercier]

Live free or die boys!

 

[steve mercier]

UK North Yorkshire moors , Goathland railway station on the Whitby to Pickering historical steam locomotive line

"Heartbeat ....why do you miss when my baby kisses me? " ....sing it!

 

[Larry Nigro]

Beautiful day in NH 32 mile ride elevation gain of 2,513 feet 44 percent battery left. You know what I like about my E Bike ? I like the kickstand so convenient instead of leaning the bike up against something.
Statue is of Caleb Stark the road is named Robert Rodgers lots of history in this sleepy NH town.