Spring has sprung!

[Bikie#4646]

I took my Homer out today on the Virginia Capital Trail with the bro-in-law (on his Sam). Though the weather was blustery and cool, lots of flowers on this trail are a sure sign that Old Man Winter is banished for a while.

Paul Germain

Midlothian, Va.

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[Drew Fitchette]

Nice Paul! 

I took the Appa out yesterday after work for a ride and similarly, don't think I can call it winter down here in Georgia.

 

[Mike Rossi]

Nice Paul. I almost thought I read Virginia Creeper Trail. I was wearing my souvenir shirt from there today.

And yes, Drew, winter has left here (I’m not sure it ever arrived) in the upstate of South Carolina. However, it was a little chilly on my weekly donut run this morning. I decided to switch the tires on my Susie from the knobbies I had on there to these 2.1 GK’s. And went from 7 speed to 9. This thing flies on the road now, compared to what I had, but is still capable on the single track that’s around here. I think I’ll try some fenders on next. 

Happy Spring Y’all!

[Jason Fuller]

Leah asked where my flower photos are now that it's spring.  Here are a couple blooming trees from yesterday!  The early bloomers are hitting full stride right now - some cherry, not sure what the others are (apple? plum?). Magnolias are looking great right now as well, as are the forsythia. The poofier cherry blossoms are still a ways off - probably 3-4 weeks? Needless to say I'll be ready. 

[Collin A]

We had a lovely warm spell in the bay area recently and this was a perfect time to head to up Mt Diablo. The mountain is just starting to lose some of it's color, but the flower are blooming and the trail conditions are perfect!

I did not take the Riv though, but I did swing by Riv world HQ to pick up a few things after the fact.

Collin in Oaktown

[James McGregor]

I took a very deserved personal day on Friday and took the Hunq to scout some dirt roads in Stokes State Forest/Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for a May bikepacking trip.  Chilly, but a beautiful day and perfect doubletrack.

James in NJ

[Brady Smith]

I just wrapped a very Utah-spring long weekend--Friday alpine skiing, Saturday nordic skiing, and then a lovely Sunday ride in the mountains with what legs I had left. As a bonus, I encountered another BMC monster cross rider on the way up!

On Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8:47:49 AM UTC-6 David Blinn wrote:

Complementing Collin's great photo, here are some more East Bay wildflowers from my ride near Briones on Saturday:

[maxcr]

I took the newly rebuilt Rosco MMM on a cold morning ride in Massachusetts with the Cambridge Bicycles crew. My toes were very cold, so I'm not sure the "Spring has sprung" title applies to these photos.

Anyway, it's a real fun bike, I barely got away with chainstay clearance using the RH 27.5x2.2" Umtanum Ridge tires, but I'm happy I went in that direction - the magic carpet ride is real. I'm also still getting used to the horizontal dropouts on the mmm which required adjusting at least a couple of times after riding some gnarly east coast trails.

[David Blinn]

A few photos from Saturday's ride in the East Bay. Sorry for the re-post, just wanted to resize the images.

 

[Eric Marth]

Plump tires and lush hills, who could want for more?

[Matthew Williams]

Oh wow, so gorgeous! I love the deep east bay, whereabouts were you? Alhambra Valley? One of the three bears?

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[vernon brooks]

Excited things are now warming up for many. Did a bit of spring cleaning on my old Atlantis in preparation for Dairy Roubaix next month here in Wisconsin. Hope to do a good amount of riding between now and then.

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[David Blinn]

Matthew, that's exactly right. Those photos are both from Alhambra Valley via the three bears. A classic loop for good reason :)

[Nicholas A]

A fine March day on some Dublin gravel on the Homer.

[Matthew Williams]

You are all making it very difficult for me to stay at work and not throw a loaf of bread and a pound of tea in an old sack and jump over the back fence.

Please add maps, routes, or Google markers where you all are taking these amazing ride photos!

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A fine March day on some Dublin gravel on the Homer.

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[RichS]

Vern, you have a great looking classic Atlantis. And that warm lighting too!

Best,

Rich in ATL

[Ben Miller]

Spring has definitely sprung in SF! Here is a local article about how everyone went to the beach yesterday. I unfortunately did not, but I did get an evening ride in just now. And today was just as nice as yesterday. Sadly there is rain starting tomorrow for the foreseeable future. And I saw Luke the warehouse manager from Merry Sales! Had a nice chat with him, he's so nice! He was riding his big Ol' Atlantis!

I didn't take any photos today (didn't ride a Riv) But here are some photos of my Ram from Sunday's ride (descent weather, but not like today's)

[Jason Fuller]

Commute home on the Bombadil today; the temperatures have gone way up over the past 48 hours and this has resulted in some glorious spring scent in the air. I'm now watching a significant rain system roll in, all part of the springtime experience. 

[Cormac O'Keeffe]

Hey, 

The weather here has been so mild for spring. Decided to take a detour through the local park/nature reserve on the way home from work to enjoy the view over Paris. The photo looks a bit too red (no filter I promise) but the sunset was pretty spectacular.

[Garth]

Spring is spring and the temps as ever vary wildly up north(Ohio).  No scenic shot, just the Bomba now with drop bars, which I like so much better than Albatross. The handling/feel is much better now !  I think I may get one of those Camp Snap cameras as using a phone on the road is not my thing !

[Diana H]

Taken at Hawk Hill in SF this past Sunday! 

Diana

San Francisco 

[Drew Fitchette]

Wow Diana, caught Will in the wild! 

The two appa's next to each other is fun for telling just how massive Will's bikes really are. 

[Cormac O'Keeffe]

Another early spring photo but this time out in the forêt de Fontainebleau. The Sam is a great bike for hooning down the forestry trails (even if the tail is a little skittish). In fact, it's one of the many reasons why I decided to get the bike in the first place.  

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[Eric Marth]

Out and about yesterday, a little hot! Lots of climbing for my withered hams. 

[Patrick Moore]

Do hills like those in California exist anywhere else in the world? They were among the things that struck me most when I first arrived in SoCal for college in 1973: steep and convoluted but rounded, tho’ in SoCal usually with dry golden semidesert grass instead of the green grass and live oaks further north. Around Calabasas at the time they often had cattle or sheep teetering on the hillsides.

 

On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:57 PM, David Blinn <david...@gmail.com> wrote:

A few photos from Saturday's ride in the East Bay. Sorry for the re-post, just wanted to resize the images.

 

[Bones]

I rode out for the partial eclipse on Saturday. It wasn't very exciting with only 12% coverage. I forgot my special glasses too. I think it was perceptible, or maybe I was just tired. Beautiful morning either way! Happy Spring.

Bones in NJ

[Jay]

I'm really looking forward to posting in this thread!  This morning's ride was subzero (celsius) and I'm still seeing snow all over the place.  I've worn my winter cycling gear more this year than last 2-3 years combined.  I found a small hole in my winter cycling pants in the saddle area.  I think I'll cry the first time I see a flower and I'm able to ride with only shorts, shirts and short-finger gloves.  Until that day, hope you all enjoy your spring!

[DavidP]

Great to see all the spring scenery! We aren't there yet but things should start blooming around here over the next few weeks. This afternoon I passed through a recent extension to a multi-use trail in a more urban area that features a sanctioned "aerosol art gallery" where the displays rotate every few months.

-Dave (near Boston)

[Jim Willis]

Pulled over to take this on Monday. Spring in NJ. (maybe the last photo of the Joe A. before I swap out tires and cranks as suggested by group here, hopefully later today).

- Jim

ps if anyone has suggestions on getting photos out of the MacOS photos app into google groups without the "this message is too long"  pls dm me tips! I exported this as a medium jpg and it looks like garbage.

[Jason Fuller]

Here is a very Vancouver photo of my after-work loop on the Bombadil yesterday

[Brady Smith]

I traveled to Boulder, Utah last week for spring break. Weather was more wintry than spring--much needed, as the Escalante region is at about 50% snowpack--but I did get out on Burr Trail Road, which ran right by our little lodge into Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Stunning, even in the cold and the snow. 

Brady in SLC

[Eric Marth]

Red buds are blooming. Yesterday someone at the dump told me red bud flowers taste like peas, they're a member of the pea family, as she ate a handful of them. 

[Dan Dunmire]

Beautiful bike in a beautiful setting. I have a photo of the Platypus and new Homer at the beach yesterday that I can't post. Maybe because I'm a newish member?  

Dan

LI NY

[Jay]

"April showers bring May flowers".  I guess this means we are going to have a lot of flowers!

[Eric Floden]

I agree with Roz Chast

[Jason Fuller]

The idea of spring tends to conjure images of flowers and blooming trees, and here in Vancouver BC we have no shortage of these - but there's a less photogenic side of spring here - heavy rains - and it was on full display today. I waited for five hours for a break in the rain, but the rain only seemed to get heavier. I decided to go out anyway, telling myself I could turn around at any time.  I donned my poncho with some breathable clothing underneath since it was a pretty mild 13C (about 55F for y'all down there).  

I rode a 30km loop to a small lake / park located in the middle of the suburbs, usually filled with loud children and adults alike. Today was so "miserable" that I nearly had the whole place to myself and the ducks. The ASMR of the rain on the trees soothes my soul. It was warm enough that while I got soaked, I wasn't too cold. Perfect day, honestly. I'll take this experience over a busy but sunny park experience every single time. 

[Sebastian Rodriguez]

[Steve]

A little bit chilly, a little bit breezy and a little bit wet, but it felt good just to get out there and see some green !!!

I recently posted in the "Black & Silver" thread that my next set of tires for the Platypus would have black side walls. Then my favorite LBS offered a deep discount (nearly 40% off) on their remaining WTB 47 Byways.  Not knowing if I'd like them, or if they'd even fit under the fenders, I bought 2. I'm going back tomorrow for their 3rd and final Byway. Yep, I like 'em., 

Steve in AVL

[David Blinn]

Took the fenders off my Hillborne last week. Now just trying to enjoy the East Bay hills as much as possible while they're still green. 

[Drew Fitchette]

Took the Rack and Basket off the Appa and threw on my new Clap Trap(thanks Drew!) and Banana Sack from the last release and loving the more minimalist set up now that I've mounted my light to my fork crown. 

Went on a nice 11ish mile ride on the Michelle Obama trail in sunny SE Atlanta.

- Drew who it could be 65 and sunny like this forever. 

 

[Patrick Moore]

Lovely photo and pretty bike. Surprised by the straight bar — why a straight bar instead of one of Rivendell’s sweep-back bars? No bone to pick, as I like drop bars exclusively, tho’ I am always looking for a non-drop-bar that my left palm can tolerate for more than 10 miles.

Also, why do you take the fenders off instead of leaving them on year-‘round? Your Hillborne’s prettiness would not be diminished by nice silver and textured aluminum fenders that would add no more than 1.5 lb. Again, just curious, not judging.

All men by nature desire to know. Aristotle

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[Takashi]

I'm really enjoying everyone's photos.

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom here, so I can finally contribute.

Takashi

2025年4月13日日曜日 6:51:33 UTC+9 Patrick Moore:

[Diana H]

Drew, could you tell me what mounting system you use for your front light? I'm interested in dropping my front rack and attaching the light straight to the front fork as well.

Diana

San Francisco 

[Drew Fitchette]

Hey Diana,

I ordered one of the "Long" mounts from Riv when I ordered my Banana Sack. Find them here: https://www.rivbike.com/products/edelux-light-mounts

hope that helps!

[Jay]

Finally, two days of temperatures above 10C and I've not had to wear my winter cycling clothes.  Today hit 20C and I was cooking!  My shoulders were so relaxed as I wasn't shrugging them with that body position we sometimes take when it's so cold, and I believe we move faster through warm air (I know a golf ball does!), and I felt fast.  I also reached our regions highest point; all-in-all an excellent spring morning ride.

P.S. I passed by a farm on my way back home that was set up for filming, but I didn't see anyone famous.  Just lots of trailers, film crew, and other evidence of being a filming location.  This farm has had a lot of filming over the years, including Umbrella Academy.  I was hoping I could be an extra (random cyclist hitting up the trails), but not this time :-(

[Jay]

Takashi - that is stunning!  Japan is top on my bucket list for a trip (cycling, green tea, sushi...to name a few reasons).

[Eric Marth]

Thank you, Takashi, for sharing these pics, always a treat to see your reports!

[Armand Kizirian]

Took a nice ride through Sycamore canyon in the northern end of the Santa monica mountain range north of Malibu last weekend. Tried one of those cheap "campsnap" plastic digital cameras, would not recommend. Was a glorious day though.

[rlti...@gmail.com]

Nice! We were just in Japan in March and, after striking out on cherry blossoms in the South, we hit peak bloom in Tokyo. I imagine it would be even more stunning in the mountains.

Robert Tilley

San Diego, CA

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I'm really enjoying everyone's photos.

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom here, so I can finally contribute.

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[Nicholas A]

Enjoying the longer evenings here in Dublin, still time to get out for a bit after putting the kids to bed. 

17km, 435m elevation and 568ml of Guinness to top it off.

[Takashi]

Jay, Eric, and Robert,

Thank you, I'm glad that you liked the photos.

I think peach blossoms will bloom in a week or two, so I'm looking forward to seeing them.

Takashi

2025年4月14日月曜日 17:35:21 UTC+9 Nicholas A:

[Mike H]

Trying to take advantage of the cool evenings in Arizona before summer weather hits. 

[David Blinn]

Had a wonderful ride at Shell Ridge last week. My friend rode his Bombadil, and I rode my Hillborne. 

[Takashi]

Peach blossoms are in full bloom now.

Cerry blossoms are starting to fall, but you can still enjoy both cherry and peach blossoms in some places.

Takashi

2025年4月18日金曜日 1:50:29 UTC+9 David Blinn:

[Jay]

I never thought I would be able to post on this thread, figured we would go from winter to summer.  But tonight, 12C, sunny, and I spotted some flowers.  Joy.

[Jason Fuller]

I thought I had posted this last week but apparently not!  Anyhow, the Kanzan cherry blossoms are all over town now, thankfully lining much of my work commute. 

[John Rinker]

Spring looks slightly different on The Fool's Loop.

Cheers, John

[Richard Rose]

Finally!

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Spring looks slightly different on The Fool's Loop.

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[Brian Choy]

Wonderful pics all around. Very encouraged to get out and ride!

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[Piaw Na]

Here's my contribution: https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/QjhQTfwqSNSQD7j7n9XYwA.FtCekG8BLDKWCodMUtQRL8

After the recent dry spell, my favorite trails have finally opened up to bikes, so my wife and I went and rode Dirt Alpine, White Oak, Stevens Canyon trail. She'd just climbed Mt Hamilton the day before so she rode home while I climbed Grizzly Flat and descended Crazy Pete's. The Roadini performs as beautifully as always as a Mountain Bike. Actually it behaves better than my 1993 MB-3 which with its cantilever brakes never quite had the firm and responsive feel the Tektro 559s have.

The flowers were out and the low fog gave everything an air of mystery that felt exotic. https://youtu.be/3VhjYR5-35E?si=YthdGeXf77tD-Bbw

[Steve]

Enjoyed the video - nicely done (Nice soundtrack too) Thanks Piaw

Steve in AVL

[Jason Fuller]

Just getting over illness but took a short ride to my favourite local urban orchard - hard to believe this is just outside downtown. 

[Eric Marth]

David Blinn: The ridge looks incredible and lush, great pics!

Jason: I always enjoy your bud surveys this time of year, thank you my man

Takashi: Good grief! Always a pleasure, thanks for sharing some pics with us :o) 

[Patrick Moore]

The cottonwoods are almost in full leaf; a couple of weeks early this year. I meant to take a picture on the jetty overlooking the Rio Grande but I missed the turn and didn’t want to turn around.

Today’s ride was the first on the new Thunderburts. They ride very nicely — seem to roll and corner as well as the Oracle Ridges they replaced — and they set up as easily and securely as you could want. I got the beads on with a good tire lever and little problem, the beads seated using only my road-biased floor pump (and, in the rear, a ~1/4 clogged valve), and the tires held 25 psi before I put in sealant. I’ll reduce pressure to ~18 to 20 in a day or so.

Also, the TBs seem “smoother” than the ORs, and this at 25 psi versus the usual =/< 20 psi; tho’ come to think of it I may be feeling the muting effect of the new thinwall ti seatpost with considerable setback.

Looking at the photo again, I see I zoomed in too closely on the bike at the expense of the background. I’ll have to find that jetty.

Rio Grande Valley State Park, trailhead 1 mile from my house.

[DavidP]

Recently enjoyed a scenic ride down to Concord on the RoadUno with my 17yo son riding his Trek 720 on a New England spring afternoon.

-Dave (near Boston)

[ascpgh]

I saw the opportunity to get out on one of my favorite light overnights, a ride on the GAP to Ohiopyle, PA and back the next day. Started late, pushed too hard to get to town while food was still available. It's one of the attractions of the ride. Remaining on-bike snacks were dinner. I enjoyed having a more relaxed cooked-to-order breakfast at the Market and coffee before I headed out. Wednesday was clearer, sunnier and in the 80°s, I was still cooked and unrecovered from my effort the day before and had to let up or stop and rest more frequently than usual. I got home before nine and about 40 minutes after my last rest where I consumed the last of my on-bike snacks and electrolyte mix. Not textbook but pretty good two days on my bike.Tuesday 

    

Next time I hope planning better will avoid having to try so hard. More fun to look around while traveling.

Andy Cheatham 

Pittsburgh

On Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:33:04 PM UTC-4 Bikie#4646 wrote:

I took my Homer out today on the Virginia Capital Trail with the bro-in-law (on his Sam). Though the weather was blustery and cool, lots of flowers on this trail are a sure sign that Old Man Winter is banished for a while.

Paul Germain

Midlothian, Va.

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[Maeve Gately]

Picked up my first Riv today, a Homer I bought from Facebook marketolace in Philly. First ride has some real highs and lows!
After taking the train down from NYC and picking up my new bike, I rode down to the riverfront bike path to test it out. It was a beautiful cool spring day and I rode down to the river and along the paths with all of rowing  My ride then took a dark turn-- on the way to a Cheesesteak sub lunch, I caught my wheel on the edge of a streetcar track and wiped out. After a painful journey back I got an x-ray and found out I have a broken scaphoid! 

So now I am back, in NYC with this beautiful bike I probably can't ride for at least 6 weeks! . Pscyched to join the community, even if I won't be riding for a little bit!

[Roberta]

Congratulations, but ouch!

I hope you heal quickly

[Steve]

Maeve, you are not alone with the streetcar rail mishap.  I did that once on a borrowed Peugeot in the middle of a busy plaza in Amsterdam. Went down hard. I was bruised but thankfully by some miracle I was able to return the bike to its owner unscathed.  Heal quickly !!!

Steve

[Takashi]

Eric, thank you!

John Rinker, I haven't seen your post for a while and was wondering if you were OK. Nice to know that you are enjoying your ride on your gorgeous Hunq.

Maeve, sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you heal quickly and can ride your bike soon!

Here are a couple of photos from Saturday.

It seems to me that the snow on Mt. Kiso Komagatake melts earlier and earlier every year.

Takashi

2025年4月28日月曜日 10:37:26 UTC+9 Steve:

[Eric Marth]

Sunday was glorious out here in Virginia, high 60s, bright and breezy. I took my Appaloosa on a route up one of my favorite tough gravel climbs and came down the other side of the mountain on a grassy fire road. No pics from the wooded trail, I was grooving too much on the fun decent to stop for pics. 

Made it up to an old fire lookout tower for some wonderful views of the Blue Ridge. 

I was stunned to find a large pond in the middle of the woods. It'll be great for a dip come summer. No one around for miles. 

[Eric Marth]

A few more :0) 

[Bill S]

Eric, 

That ride seems really great. Beautiful pics (and Takashi too!). Who can spot both deer in the photo below?

[Steve]

Bill, great shot, and..I found the two deer. I'd say they were definitely keeping an eye on you,

Steve in AVL

[Jason Fuller]

The Kanzan blossoms are coming to an end here, thus concludes cherry blossom season in Vancouver. It was a good one!  Some years a heavy rain prematurely washes them off the trees, but we had a good few weeks to enjoy them this year. 



and for good measure here is a photo from my journey home yesterday from my dad's place in a small town on Vancouver Island. I rode there and back, about 80km each way, taking an off-the-beaten-path route to avoid highway riding and enjoy the forest. 

[Eric Marth]

Your pics are always a treat, Jason. Looks like you have a lot of good riding from your door out in Vancouver! 

[John Rinker]

The river called, and I answered. First pedal/paddle of the year on the Slocan River. What a treat!

Cheers, John

[Steve]

It's starting to feel like summer around here!  I took the time on a lazy afternoon ride to snap a few pictures along the French Broad River and in the hills above.

Steve in AVL

[John Rinker]

Steve, That last photo is very provincial and serene. What a lovely looking ride! Glad to see they're still allowing Canadian geese across the border. ;)

Speaking of geese, I took the Hunq out to a trail along Goose Creek on an equally lovely day today.

Cheers, John

[Jason Fuller]

Wisteria are now in bloom here, a very important milestone in the spring progression (at least for me!) 

[Patrick Moore]

Incompetent photo (I can always guarantee that) but nice scene on very nice spring day with absurdly nice “road bike for dirt” modeled, sort-of, bu Chauncey Matthews on one of my Riv Road customs, at least for handling.

East bank of the Rio Grande looking north to the bridge on Montano Boulevard, 6-7 miles from home in the Rio Grande Valley State Park.

[John Rinker]

I don't know Patrick. I see a bike next to a beautiful river. Seems like a fine photo to me. I like the black and orange.

Cheers, John

[John Bokman]

Speaking of the black and orange...how are you finding the Carradice rack-top bag? I've often wondered how stable it is on the rack; in that, does it flop about or does it have some structure to it? 

John

Oregon

[Patrick Moore]

On Fri, May 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM John Rinker <jwri...@gmail.com> wrote:

I don't know Patrick. I see a bike next to a beautiful river. Seems like a fine photo to me. I like the black and orange.

Cheers, John

Why, thank you. I use an iPhone 8 with an untutored point ’n’ shoot style, so my results are usually acceptable at best. With this photo I could have angled the camera better, and the light receptors apparently are too primitive to compensate for even an indirect May mid-afternoon sun at 5K feet. Still, the 1 mile high blue sky, the river, and the cottonwoods on the far bank are pretty.

On Sat, May 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM John Bokman <jpbc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Speaking of the black and orange...how are you finding the Carradice rack-top bag? I've often wondered how stable it is on the rack; in that, does it flop about or does it have some structure to it? 

John

John Bokman: the rack-top bag works very well, and with the wide, drawstringed nylon neck sleeve can carry a surprising amount. It’s pretty stable; I’ve only knocked it off once when carelessly swinging my leg over it when full of upstanding bottles; fortunately the tallest bottle was plastic and not glass.

The canvas is reinforced with thin but dense foam,and the bottom by a piece of coroplast riveted in.

 

[Ted Durant]

Spring has been slow to arrive in Wisconsin. Last weekend pal Kurt and I hopped on the Empire Builder in Milwaukee, ate a fine dinner, and hopped off in La Crosse. The next morning we rode the La Crosse River Trail, Sparta-Elroy Trail, and 400 Trail. At the end of the trails we wound through Baraboo (no stop at the Circus World Museum, sorry), took the Merrimac cable ferry across the Wisconsin River, and stopped in Lodi for the night. Sunday we rode through Madison, pausing briefly for a photo stop at Frank Lloyd Wright's Monona Terrace, then picked up the Glacial Drumlin Trail to Waukesha, the New Berlin Trail, the Hank Aaron Trail, and the Oak Leaf Trail back to our homes in the north suburbs of Milwaukee. Around 400 kilometers, much of it rail-trails, almost half of it unpaved (packed, crushed limestone). Day 1 was cloudy, cool, misty at the start. By the time we were on the ferry the sun was coming out. Sunday was sunny, chilly at the start, but warmed up nicely, though the northeast wind came in off the lake and we arrived home to a cold headwind. Very glad we had no rain and the trails were mostly dry.

Photos only. I have a few videos, but it would exceed the group limit.

Ted Durant

Milwaukee, WI USA

 

[Jason Fuller]

Rode over to a favourite garden about 40 minutes ride away, because it's firmly rhododendron season here and I knew there were a lot of them in this garden. Sure enough, it did not disappoint!!  

Also, featuring my rebuilt-this-morning Hillborne with upright bars and rack for commuting duties. I am in the midst of setting up the Bombadil as the drop bar adventure bike again. I fear I will forever bounce between setups with these two. 

[Ted Durant]

Stuck in a foggy funk in SE Wisconsin the last week. Thankful for lights and fenders.

[Eric Marth]

Late-season tulips report:

[John Dewey]

Nice write up, Ted. 

Now on the left coast but many years in your neighborhood and know all those roads well. 

This time of year weather can be challenging…one day 70, next day snow. But Spring in southern WI is so delightful after the frigid winters. 

Both stays chromed or stainless? Nice…no chips. And your Waterford with French low curvy fork…the WF ‘dog leg’ treatment works but not so easy on the eyes. Will be interesting to see what those new owners do with the marque. We wish them well. 

John Dewey

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[Ted Durant]

On May 16, 2025, at 9:57 AM, John Dewey <john...@gmail.com> wrote:

Both stays chromed or stainless? Nice…no chips. And your Waterford with French low curvy fork…the WF ‘dog leg’ treatment works but not so easy on the eyes. Will be interesting to see what those new owners do with the marque. We wish them well. 

Thanks Jock. Yes, stainless chain stays on both sides. I think anyone who’s ridden a fair amount of brevets in crappy weather will understand that choice. Also it’s a bit of a cap tip to the Specialized Sequoia that I loved (though it just had chrome on the drive side).

You apparently spied the news that became public yesterday. Richard Schwinn sold the Waterford (and Gunnar) name to John Siegrist, who is generally know for his Dean brand of frames. I expect titanium to be a new, primary feature of Waterford frames. Not sure we’ll see any lugged frames with the Waterford brand on them going forward. Like you, I wish them great success with it.

Oh, and fabulous tulips, Eric. Sad to report that a deer got into ours last week :-(

[jaredwilson]

Took Susie for a lovely putt around East Cliff on this fine May afternoon, shown here admiring some Egrets at Corcoran Lagoon.

jared in SC, CA