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[RabH]

@Alaskan Happy Birthday!

No ride yesterday as I was at the motor racing but I have 2 days off and the weather is great for the time of year 63 miles in the Autumn sunshine with 4,100 ft of climbing, my 2019 total is now 3,139 miles, only 131 miles to go to beat last years total Hopefully that will reduce even more tomorrow, I might make it a 50 miler as my legs were tired today...that might change if I'm enjoying myself too much

 

[RabH]

As I said yesterday, my aim was to cover 50 miles today which I did...50.1 to be exact Back to work tomorrow so the fun is over for now...

 

[Readytoride]

A set of beautiful, youthful, curious Thoroughbred eyes were on me as I stopped for a drink and a rest in Upperville, Virginia. The yearling was intrigued, but loath to leave the fresh patch of grass under his feet, and his older and wiser companions, to come closer. For me it was 26 miles of quiet gravel roads today under a deeply suspicious sky purposely hidden behind an anonymous blanket of thick, featurless gray clouds. It was a touch cold so I had an extra sweatshirt strapped to the top of my rack. Came close to almost putting it on at least twice, it was that chilly. Had on ear warmers, polar fleece gloves, sweat pants over my long legged biking pants, and a sweatshirt under my cycling jacket.

 

[PaD]

The sun goes down at about 6PM. Weekday riding is down to this...

Good to be on bike lanes in the dark. Is your commuting entirely on bikes lanes?

 

[David Roy]

We were traveling this past weekend but came back to find the oaks putting on a quite a show to end what has been a memorable foliage and biking season.

 

[David Roy]

We are in the midst of another rainy, misty stretch of weather. I convinced Marji that we could fit in a ride between downpours. We almost made it!

 

[harryS]

It snowed here in October? Awful. Well, my wife is out of town, so I snuck in a ride before it all melted. I had the wrong tires mounted on this bike, but what the heck. I got thru the grassy part without falling and the paved area was dry.

rt was dry.

 

[Readytoride]

A 33 mile ride today on the rolling gravel roads of western Loudoun County, VA, following the line of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I was hoping to find the bottom of the battery, but instead found my own ... uh ... "limit" shall we say.

Had to bundle up as the temps are dropping now that November is here. Started at 43°f (6°c) so wore warm but lightweight clothing which proved to be golden throughout the ride- kept me warm without sweating.

Stopped to snap a picture of the Blue Ridge vista enroute to Upperville on the same gravel roads that both the Federal and Confederate troops took just hours before their engagement at Upperville. Behind me is the 1870s estate "Pelham" named after the very popular and much beloved young Lt. Col. John Pelham in the Virginia Confederate cavalry who died in action in Culpepper, VA at age 24. In the foreground of this shot is the private training racetrack and paddocks of the estate "Catesby".

Once in Upperville I stopped to take in the views of the Civil War battlefield, contemplating the sadness of all those young lives lost on what are now pristine fields that show nothing of what took place 160 years ago. The weather beaten history sign (situated facing west towards the mountain) detailed every nuance of the fighting "for the cause", the results of which led directly to the Battle of Gettyburg, and the turning point of the war.

All just quiet green fields of grass today.

Then onward north to the village of Bluemont, a favorite tourist destination in the mid 1870s to mid 1940s for folks fleeing from the sweltering fetid summer swamp conditions of Washington DC, eager to breathe the "salubrious mountain air" of the Blue Ridge. Nestled comfortably at the foot of the mountains, this quaint town was serviced by the railroad until 1940 when the line was abandoned thanks to the automobile rising in travel popularity, pushing the railroads out of business. The village now is a favorite cyclist "turn around " destination for those eastern suburban cyclists who want to "ride west to the mountains and back", as well as day trippers cruising out in cars and on motorcycles to visit the plethora of wineries and breweries just high enough up on the mountainside slopes to offer a breathtaking view of the valley along with a draft of craft beer or a heady glass of award winning Virginia wine.

It was the turn-around point for me as well. By the time I got home 7 miles later, I had used up 81% of the 400w battery, and 89% of my own biological battery (my GPS said I burned 1,607 calories. I think I burned 2 billion). Elevation gain was 1,050' (2,142' ascent/2,096 descent) at an average speed of 12.4mph and a maximum of 28.9mph (heading down a hill on a paved road - that was a heady experience!).

It was a very pretty, very serene 2 1/2 hour ride with 40 minutes worth of stops along the way

Tomorrow we will be spending the day enjoying an art studio tour in another county south of us. Quite looking forward to it! My bike can have the day off.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Near the Vancouver airport... a couple of parks I'd never seen









You can see a 4km spit in the distance that goes directly out into the Pacific ocean



This is the path out on the spit @ Iona regional park



A lookout at the end...

 

[erider_61]

Maitland Woods in Goderich on Lake Huron have some nice trails...

 

[PaD]

Saturday was reasonably warm at 7-8°C ( 44-46°F) so I thought it could be a good opportunity to lower the voltage of the battery before hibernating the bike.
Put some extra clothing and a cheese sanwich and a thermos with coffee in my bags. Rode out to Drottningholm castle where the king lives. It’s about 9km from my home.


Then onto the China pavillions ( Kina in Swedish) Half a mile from the castle. The castle was built over a long time, 1662 - 1750
The China pavillions were presented to the queen as a surprise for her birthday 1753.


From there I followed a small road down to sea and then a path by the sea. Found a small landing stage where I had my coffee and sandwich in the company of a local seen in my last picture.


Made a short tour on the island before returning home. 29km this day. Got my battery down to under 60% so that would be ok for winter storage.

 

[Marci jo]

It snowed here in October? Awful. Well, my wife is out of town, so I snuck in a ride before it all melted. I had the wrong tires mounted on this bike, but what the heck. I got thru the grassy part without falling and the paved area was dry.
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rt was dry.
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Cute bike. Looks quick and nimble.

 

[Marci jo]

Recent ride past a "pick your own" pumpkin patch. Lots for excitement for the kids.
It was one of the fabulous fall days, but now we are in a stretch of cold day. 30s F (0s C).
Kudo to those cyclists who ride in any weather.
But got both ebike batteries down to around 50%, just in case it's winter storage.

 

[RabH]

After a week of incessant rain I noticed the forecast for today was looking promising so I booked a half day off and I was rewarded with a fantastic 44 mile ride, lots of floods around the back roads but that didn't deter me in any way The bike needed a good wash after it, its looking like new once again now My 2019 total is now 3,233 miles from 55 rides, average mileage 58.78 miles! Another 33 miles and I will surpass last years effort

 

[Jaxx]

Greetings for sunny Hornsea (East Yorkshire) Ferocious 20 mile headwind to Floral Hall for lunch. But boy was it worth it for the return ride? Came back at just under 30mph. Certainly blew the cobwebs away.

 

[Quedecree]

A slow relaxing cruise along the Murray River track (Victoria side), Aus. One thing I love about the bike is it's ability to sneak up on unsuspecting critters - in this case I startled a Goanna which went up the closest tree and I was able to grab the camera and get some pics/video. I think this is only the 4th one I've ever seen in the wild - not that they're rare, just darn well camo'd!

 

[RabH]

I feared I wouldn't get out today as it rained last night and this morning it was -3C and extremely icy, thankfully the sun eventually melted the ice and I decided to take a chance and go for it! I managed just over 40 miles and although the temp dropped to -1C it was a very enjoyable ride, I actually arrived home just before it got dark with around 35 miles in the bag but I decided to ride around my home town to get it up to 40 miles so it was dark when I did get home! I have now surpassed last years total by 4 miles, total mileage for 2019 is now 3,274 from 56 rides, my average mileage is now 58.46! I'm approaching 10,000km overall now in 20 months, I'm currently at 9,981 so I will pass it easily on my next ride! I have 3 days off work very soon so I'm hoping the weather will be kind to me...

 

[Jaxx]

I feared I wouldn't get out today as it rained last night and this morning it was -3C and extremely icy, thankfully the sun eventually melted the ice and I decided to take a chance and go for it! I managed just over 40 miles and although the temp dropped to -1C it was a very enjoyable ride, I actually arrived home just before it got dark with around 35 miles in the bag but I decided to ride around my home town to get it up to 40 miles so it was dark when I did get home! I have now surpassed last years total by 4 miles, total mileage for 2019 is now 3,274 from 56 rides, my average mileage is now 58.46! I'm approaching 10,000km overall now in 20 months, I'm currently at 9,981 so I will pass it easily on my next ride! I have 3 days off work very soon so I'm hoping the weather will be kind to me...

No flooded roads for you then Rab? Also luck around here, however 30 mlies south (Doncaster) it's awash. Was going to Planet X store at Barnsley this weekend for cold weather gear. They are also flooded out. Keep up the milage.

 

[RabH]

No flooded roads for you then Rab? Also luck around here, however 30 mlies south (Doncaster) it's awash. Was going to Planet X store at Barnsley this weekend for cold weather gear. They are also flooded out. Keep up the milage.

Thankfully no major floods here, lots of the back roads are flooded but most of them are passable! I'm glad I live at the top of a 500ft hill...

 

[Jaxx]

Thankfully no major floods here, lots of the back roads are flooded but most of them are passable! I'm glad I live at the top of a 500ft hill...

Even after a loooong ride?