I have written this entry in my mind dozens of times over the past year. Normally it was when I was in pain, hurting badly, and just wanted to give up. Then I would think of writing this blog post, and I’d press on. Now, sadly, I have thought a few times about not doing this, mainly because I have …
Why I Love Riding in Arizona
Just had to stop a couple of times today to snap a few pictures as I rode once again in South Mountain Park. After a pitch dark ascent long before sunrise, on my second run up Dobbins I saw this, and had to stop long enough to record it. Just glorious sunrises here in the Sonoran Desert. And speaking of …
New River Sunrise
This is about 30 miles north of Phoenix this morning about quarter to six. I already had nearly 40 miles in (total of 70 for the ride) and was really enjoying the downhill with the tailwind (after the long slog uphill against the wind) but I just had to lose a bit on the final average speed to stop and …
An Early Morning Riding Picture
Haven’t posted a lot of pictures from my early morning rides recently, but as I came around the bend on the climb up to the Dobbins Lookout in South Mountain Park this morning I had to stop and take this shot. Always thankful for the health to be out there (206 miles with over 10,000 ft. of ascent this week), …
Well, This is Interesting!
I was not informed about this, but I am happy to see especially What’s With the Mutant in the Microscope? available again! At least in electronic form anyway!