Foggy Smoky Soft Light
I went for my ride late in the afternoon, just as a fairly thick blanket of fog was enveloping Lindsborg. I was especially enamored with the views of the Smoky Hill River. The … Read more
Cycling
Southwest of Lindsborg on a Bike
I missed the end of last week at work due to illness and a need to take care of some personal business. But mostly due to feeling pretty cruddy (that’s the technical term.) … Read more
Meadowlark Trail, Early Fall
I rode down the Meadowlark Trail south of Lindsborg today and took a few photos along the way. The trail condition is mixed. The first mile is in great shape, and the new, … Read more
Scenes from the Meadowlark Trail
Since they put a surface on the Meadowlark Trail south of town I’ve been able to ride the first mile on my road bike. Still need an off-road bike, a rugged hybrid or … Read more
Cracked Bontrager SSR Equals New Boyd Altamonts
I broke a rear spoke a couple of weeks ago, and dropped the wheel at the local bike store for repair. When I went to pick it up the mechanic had me take … Read more
Meadowlark Trail, Smoky Hill River
I rode my normal route this morning, and then having extra time since it was the weekend, I rode on down the Meadowlark Trail. It’s been recently “surfaced” and by that I mean … Read more
Convert Daily Mile Raw Stats into Miles per Week and Month
In addition to my Garmin (510), which I use as my main cycling computer, I run the Cyclemeter app on my phone. It works very well, and I can keep the phone safely … Read more
Lawrence River Trails Bike Ride
I finally rode the Lawrence River Trails mountain bike route, and it was a blast! I’ve never ridden a mountain bike trail quite like this one. It’s true, I haven’t ridden very many … Read more
Prairie Spirit Trail Ride July 2014
I had the opportunity to ride the Prairie Spirit Trail earlier today. I rode from Garnett north to Princeton, a distance of just over 15 miles. It was a cool, cloudy day, with … Read more