Sunday, January 18, 2009

Afternoon Ride 01-18-09

I had a great ride today. With the temperature getting close to 70 degrees I was able to head out in shorts and a t shirt. I rode through some quiet neighborhoods until I hit the trail near Trinity Park. I was hoping that most people would be at home watching the playoffs but the paved trail by the river was jam packed with people. I turned around and rode the trail headed west towards home.

I finally read the instructions for my camera and figured out how to use the timer. This is me looking serious.


I've been riding this train through the park since I was six or seven years old.


University Drive Bridge


River crossing near Bellaire and Hulen




10 comments:

  1. Regrettably, I didn't get out on the bike today. It was nice out there. I like photos of people with their bikes. I feel goofy when I do it myself, but I like seeing the people I enjoy reading about.

    I'm glad your family is okay after reading your prior post.

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  2. Our breakfast ride yesterday covered much of that same ground. We didn't get to Trinity Park but we did ride along Colonial Parkway on the north side of the Zoo. I peeled off from the rest of the group at that same crossing to get home.

    We'll have to get together for a ride sometime.

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  3. I am glad someone is riding!

    Didn't even make a Beer Run today...40 degrees and rain :-P

    Did you cut your double legged stand down? On my Redline the rear wheel is 6"+ off the ground.

    Aaron

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  4. Hello, It was gorgeous today, wasn't it? My friends and I got out and rode the trails at Sansom Park. Today was a gift. I enjoy your blog, Thanks.

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  5. Christopher-Thanks for your concern. I hate being photographed but I need get over it.

    Doohickie-We'll definitely have to get together although you need to plan on a very relaxed pace.

    2whls3spd-I haven't cut the kickstand. I like it the way it is. When It's windy I drive the ends into the ground like tent pegs.

    Twister-Thanks for visiting. I miss riding Sansom Park. I'll have to scrape some money together and buy another mountain bike someday.

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  6. Wow, dry tarmac, and sunshine ;)

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  7. sweet weather! It's also been quite nice out here, too odd for Jan. but cant complain at all.
    A ratTrap self-shot!! super

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  8. I really don't do a killer pace. I could make sure, though, and ride The Old Gentleman. 40 pounds of bike is tough to move around!

    I don't know what kind of hours you work, but you don't, by chance, have this Friday off, do you? I do, and I could meet you somewhere for a ride.

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  9. I need to read the instructions for my camera and figure out how to use the timer. It's been on my to-do-list for a couple of years now.

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  10. workbike-The downside to the nice mild winter is the brutally hot summer that's not too far off.

    Meligrosa-It always looks bright and sunny in your pictures. I'm glad you're making the most of the mild winter. I think Doug and workbike would gladly trade places with us right now.

    Doohickie-I'm working Friday. I would take the day off if had hadn't taken off just last Friday. Do you ever do any night rides? I usually get home about 5:30 PM. I'm off on weekends.

    Doug-You're probably subconsciously avoiding learning how to use the timer because like me you don't like having your picture taken.

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