The Return Got in a good ride on my final day in Ohio while wishing I had scheduled a longer visit.  Not nearly enough time spent with family but again, hope next summer is different. Tired of hotel stays, I thought I'd do the 26 hour drive, straight through with occasional naps. Wow, what a spectacular sunrise but no exits where I could stop to take a good pic but this from my side view mirror was kind of different. The drive went well and just like that, back in beauti [...]
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An Unbelievable Forecast! I was on my way to Saddlebrook for a 45 mile route when I had a flat.  Changed out the tube, attached the pump, brought the PSI to an acceptable level, unscrewed from the nozzle and all the air released from the tube...wtf!?!?  While unscrewing the pump from the nozzle, an internal pin came out.   The only solution was to repump the tire and then separate the body of the pump from whatever the piece shown above is called.  This kept the air in the tire and if I [...]
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Approaching Halloween I so much enjoy riding through the 49er development.  Some very creative displays.... ....more....and this was a week prior to the event! Lol, a skeleton riding a vehicle. I saw a guy putting up decorations so I paused.  He was happy to show he won the best of, last year and now obligated to pass it on. His display was deserving as above is a fraction of the entire yard. I continue to ride in a nearby neighborhood with awesome views and go [...]
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Fun Time in Tanque Verde Canyon When the water flows, this canyon is beyond spectacular.  This picture fails to demonstrate  what I think is the strongest flow of water I've experienced, while moving upstream.   The mylonitic gneiss and limestone make for a colorful surface as my hiking friend and I continue the experience.  At this time, there are several falls, each being enjoyed by fellow hikers.  I kept us out of the water but it was challenging and I envied those who simply [...]
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Our Beautiful Fall Weather Highs in the 80's, just fantastic!  I rode, again, up Sabino Canyon Road where I observed the water is still running in the creek. I enjoy the news, especially distant peaks fully enveloped in the sun while others are shrouded in shade. And then..... .....it's back to my favorite neighborhood, lol. So creative are the displays and because the neighborhood is in close proximity to.... ....Reddington Road, I ride out there too. Many saguaros dot the land [...]
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