Riding 4 Life - vja4Him
Bicycling has become a way of life now. I'm living car free at last! Getting into good shape, and enjoying cycling as often as possible.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Friday, October 10, 2014
Surly Long Haul Trucker Update
It's been too long since I last posted in my cycling blog. I gave up driving completely around six years ago. Been riding my Surly Long Haul Trucker for about 5 1/2 years now. Rode my Electra Townie for about one year, before I invested in my Surly Long Haul Trucker.
The above picture shows some recent changes I have made to my Surly Long Haul Trucker. I removed my four Ortlieb Panniers. I still have my Surly Nice Front and Rear Racks, which allow me to attach various types of bags. I have my Carradice Long Flap Saddlebag on the right rear. I added a board > 7 1/2 inches wide, by 18 inches long, secured with five tiny bungees. So far, the board is holding tight.
This pic shows my Surly Long Haul Trucker loaded to the hilt with around $300.00 worth of food from WINCO ... !!! I have four Ortlieb Panniers attached to Surly Nice Racks. Arkel Large Handlebar Bag. Carradice Long Flap Saddlebag in the rear (green canvas), with an old Dufflebag, four water bottle cages.
The above picture shows some recent changes I have made to my Surly Long Haul Trucker. I removed my four Ortlieb Panniers. I still have my Surly Nice Front and Rear Racks, which allow me to attach various types of bags. I have my Carradice Long Flap Saddlebag on the right rear. I added a board > 7 1/2 inches wide, by 18 inches long, secured with five tiny bungees. So far, the board is holding tight.
This pic shows my Surly Long Haul Trucker loaded to the hilt with around $300.00 worth of food from WINCO ... !!! I have four Ortlieb Panniers attached to Surly Nice Racks. Arkel Large Handlebar Bag. Carradice Long Flap Saddlebag in the rear (green canvas), with an old Dufflebag, four water bottle cages.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Riding Into Town ....
Benny and I rode into town. Had two doctor appointments. Then we went to the flower garden across from the McHenry Mansion to rest a bit. On our way home, we got separated. I was chatting with an old friend. I thought I could find a short cut to catch up with Benny, but got stuck at the railroad tracks. Rather than turn around and go back, I decided to cross the tracks and see if I could find a short cut.
While riding along side the tracks, I noticed several railroad spikes. I wanted to pick them up, but decided I'd come back another day. As I continued riding, I noticed more spikes, then more and more .... They were all over the place! So, I parked my bicycle, walked up and down the tracks for about a mile, and collected around 40 railroad spikes and some broken pieces of track, and I think what looks like a brake pad from a train!
While riding along side the tracks, I noticed several railroad spikes. I wanted to pick them up, but decided I'd come back another day. As I continued riding, I noticed more spikes, then more and more .... They were all over the place! So, I parked my bicycle, walked up and down the tracks for about a mile, and collected around 40 railroad spikes and some broken pieces of track, and I think what looks like a brake pad from a train!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Ride Across Town With Benny
Benny and I headed out around 9:10 this morning. We stopped and took some pictures along the way. Stopped by our old house. Cody's dog was still there, and the little dog. Jesse's dog that is handicapped was there too. It is a killer dog, so we couldn't go inside. Looks like my vegetable garden was all dead, except for some green onions. The weeds have completely taken over the garden that I had planted before we moved out.
Benny noticed an old car on 9th Street, at the restaurant where John took him. We stopped and got some pictures of the blue 1932 Ford. I went inside and met the owner of the car. Asked him a few questions.
Made it to the cardiologist a few minutes early. Didn't take too long. The doctor said that Benny's heart is good. They didn't find any problems. On our way back home, we stopped and took lots of pictures.
Benny tried to climb a couple of trees. We admired the flowers and Japanese maples along the way. We rode around downtown Modesto. Took pictures of the murals on the outside of the Brandon Theatre. Got some pictures of the Double Tree, the huge clock, fountain, and more.
Benny found some old raildroad spikes and broken pieces of a train. Benny took a bunch of pictures of things he was interested in. We took pictures of more interesting cars, including a small auto repair shop with a bunch of Jaguars. The guy only works on Jaguars.
Stopped at the Lion Bridge and took some pictures. Took some pictures of Benny sitting on one of the lions. Benny took pictures of me standing on the lion.
I figure we must have rode about 22-23 miles today. I can sure feel the ride! I'm tired, but we survived the long ride. I got sunburned pretty good.
Benny noticed an old car on 9th Street, at the restaurant where John took him. We stopped and got some pictures of the blue 1932 Ford. I went inside and met the owner of the car. Asked him a few questions.
Made it to the cardiologist a few minutes early. Didn't take too long. The doctor said that Benny's heart is good. They didn't find any problems. On our way back home, we stopped and took lots of pictures.
Benny tried to climb a couple of trees. We admired the flowers and Japanese maples along the way. We rode around downtown Modesto. Took pictures of the murals on the outside of the Brandon Theatre. Got some pictures of the Double Tree, the huge clock, fountain, and more.
Benny found some old raildroad spikes and broken pieces of a train. Benny took a bunch of pictures of things he was interested in. We took pictures of more interesting cars, including a small auto repair shop with a bunch of Jaguars. The guy only works on Jaguars.
Stopped at the Lion Bridge and took some pictures. Took some pictures of Benny sitting on one of the lions. Benny took pictures of me standing on the lion.
I figure we must have rode about 22-23 miles today. I can sure feel the ride! I'm tired, but we survived the long ride. I got sunburned pretty good.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Riding in the Rain ...
Tried out my new rain gear while riding home from work. It's nice to ride in the heavy rain, and stay dry!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
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