We wanted to see how they ended the trail now. This part of the ride has no trees or shade so it gets very hot. No place to sit or rest either. Just a hot long trail, well not that long. Only 3.5 miles to Leeds. They had mowed and it was pretty.
There were Canadian geese in the river and it was still fairly cool.
At one time I looked back and Rick was way back behind me. That doesn't happen often.
At the end they didn't finish the trail. To get to the street you had to drive over a dirt pile. I hope they finish it when they get the track laid. We didn't go all the way as we saw a couple of dogs, big dogs, at the end. So we turned around and started back.
Going back we were unfortunate enough to have to ride into the wind. I hate riding against the wind and the 3.5 miles seemed like 8.
When we got downtown we decide to ride through town and take the new trail again. I am trying to get my training in so if we make it to the black hills I can go further then 3 miles.
By this time is was hotter. I had trouble getting my bike to shift into 1st gear, (yes I use the first gear occasionally going up steep hills), just call me whimpy. I slipped my chain and did a real number on my ankle. Rick fixed it though and we continued.
I wanted to show this funny sign. Duh.
Starting to see more evidence the trail is being used, mostly by the trash people leave behind. Ticks me off as there are garbage cans all along this trail. And the big bad gangsters with their spray paint. Get a life.
Back to town I wanted to get the new art work they put along the streets. They are so good from local artists. Most were bronzes.
This one is called Victory.
The one above is called A Close Knit Family, hummmmm
The Kiss, I like this one.
Downtown has planted some beautiful Lilies and you know how much I love flowers,
The next couple of sculptures I really like also. Especially the Chocolate lab.
Love this last one showing the importance of learning first, then games. Titles Priority.
The ride was only 15 miles and ended with my favorite. A cold Widmer's at Sweet Fannies.
5 comments:
I really enjoyed seeing your pictures of your ride. You say "only 15 miles" as if it's nothing! I would DIE in the shape I'm in now!! LOL!
I really liked all of the artwork in town. So unusual. Thanks for sharing it.
Pam
Some of your pictures have got out of place and made your journal wide. Your pictures are great. Some of those art pieces are pretty neat and some are weird LOL. Glad that you two had a chance to get out and ride. Helen
Another good ride with some great photos. I wish it would stop raining here so that I could get out on my bike.
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Awesome photos, Julie. I see what you mean about the bronze sculptures in your town. I liked the one of the boy with ice cream cone and what appears to be a miniature schnauzer at his legs. That was some bike trail... we don't have anything quite so elaborately planned. Too bad you're now seeing gang graffiti tag art all over it. I'd be angry about that too. I had thought that gang graffit was an art in itself, but if it destroys other people's art, then it's not art. Art is an act of creation, not destruction. bea
Beautiful pics, Julie. So neat that you get the chance to get out and ride. What kind of bike seat do you have? I can never seem to find one that doesn't hurt my privates, lol. De ;)
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