Sunday Afternoon Ride 03-06-11

I couldn't have asked for better weather for today's ride, it was perfect. As is usually the case I rolled out of the house with no particular destination in mind, so this post is kind of rambling, just like my ride.

Fresh pavement-nice.

I rode the new bike lane down 7th Street towards Montgomery Plaza.

I pulled into the Montgomery Plaza parking lot and headed to Starbucks for a drink. The parking lot was crowded and required extra vigilance.

After working my way up the dreaded "Radio Shack Hill" I headed towards Sundance Square.

Sundance Square ahead.

I took a break on the way to the bike shop. The tall building in the background is the Omni Hotel.

I pulled up to the bike shop and ran into Nickolas (and his Surly Big Dummy), he informed me that the shop was closed. We talked for a bit and I learned that he had found a purse laying on 7th Street. He contacted the owner and informed her that he'd leave the purse with the guys at Trinity-since they were closed he made arrangements to leave it at Spiral Diner instead.

Since we were headed the same way, I rode with Nickolas to the diner.

Spiral Diner-Nickolas ran inside to take care of the purse business, I continued on my way.

Avoca Coffee, this place is directly across the street from Spiral Diner. There are lots of people eagerly waiting for this place to open, especially me. Fort Worth desperately needs independently owned coffehouses.

Leaves and flowers are starting to spring forth, it's like somebody flipped a switch.