Hot Weather Bicycle Ride

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/10, 1/400 sec, ISO200
“Piplup at the Park” Cedar Park

I was feeling cooped up today, so I went for a long bike ride with Piplup. The temperature at noon was about 92 ° F, which isn’t too hot, but it was enough that the normally crowded hike & bike trail was almost empty. I stayed safe by bringing plenty of water and wearing a white long-sleeve sports shirt to protect myself from the sun. The breeze made for a super-pleasant ride!

Short Ride to the Mailbox

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/115 sec, ISO125
“Piplup at the Mailbox” Cedar Park, 2023

We’ve been stuck in the house quarantining since Tuesday, but I wanted to ride my bicycle so I went with Piplup to go pick up the mail. It’s not very far at all, but my legs felt so weak! I’d say I’m about 75% back, which is not bad but I hope I can resume running soon!

Ready to Say Goodbye

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/60 sec, ISO200
“Rossa” Cedar Park, 2023

I’m selling Rossa, my Bianchi mountain bike. We’re trying to lessen the things we own and I think having three bicycle is too much. I can probably just keep Piplup, but I can’t bear to part with Sophie. However, Rossa is one that I don’t really ride often so I have put it up for sale. Hopefully she will find a good home!

World Bicycle Day

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/10, 1/400 sec, ISO200
“Fishing RIde” Cedar Park, 2023

In celebration of World Bicycle Day I went with Piplup for a ride around the neighborhood, did a little fishing (didn’t catch anything), and returned a book to the library. The weather was perfect! The fresh air an pretty clouds were so uplifting.

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/10, 1/400 sec, ISO200
“Fishing RIde” Cedar Park, 2023

Blue Hour Bicycling

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/4.5, 1/80 sec, ISO200
“Blue Hour Brompton” Cedar Park, 2023

Days are getting warmer and longer, which means that evening bicycle rides are getting more pleasant. I enjoy picking up the mail at our mailbox which is just down the street, and then continuing on for a lazy cruise around the neighborhood. It’s fun to say hello to all the other people out enjoying their evening strolls.

It’s funny, but most people don’t wave, but almost everyone waves back. This was something that stuck with me when I read Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come: One Introvert’s Year of Saying Yes by Jessica Pan when she was reaching out to strangers. I also like to wave when I’m running – always to other runners, and sometimes to walkers a bicyclists. And 95% of them wave back.

Photo info: OLYMPUS E-PL9, 9mm, f/4, 1/60 sec, ISO400
“Blue Hour Brompton” Cedar Park, 2023