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| Autumn crocus |
In September I got myself together and started logging some miles, mostly thanks to MapMyRide. Also thanks to some taichi workout DVDs I found at the library, which have helped to strengthen and limber up my neck, spine and hips. Now I'm finally feeling more energetic and getting out for some favorite late-season rides. On Thursday I rode a 40-mile round-trip to Blaine for lunch at my favorite Bordertown Mexican Grill.
Usually I take a zig-zagging route on farm roads, but this time I followed Sunrise Road straight up to H Road, which runs parallel and close to the Canadian border into Blaine. It also has some challenging rolling hills - my speed varied from about 6mph going up, to over 25mph going down. I could have gone faster, but I'm more risk-averse than I used to be and I was holding the brake levers a bit. I took the flatter, zigzag route going home.
The morning started out brisk enough for a jacket and full-finger gloves, but I got warm and sweaty on H Road, and it was warm going home. Also a little hazy from distant wild fires. But a lovely day, pretty fall weather, interesting and entertaining sights, and a nice light lunch in the middle. It was a good day.
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From across the road, I thought this said "Bud Dood"
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