Ride #29

Ride #29, a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr.

Only took two 'takes' with the self timer to get this photo.
Made the most of the warm weather as the forecast suggests that a powerful southerly change will arrive later in the day.
Spent a little time wondering how other people manage to get this feeling of calm brought by exercise.
Great to be out turning the the cranks in the South Otago country side.
Ride #29 in 30 Days of biking.
Eclectically enjoying the ride.

Rides which put smiles on your smile.

#30daysofbiking Ride #28 Hina Hina & Lakeside Roads. Catlins, Otago., a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr.
Third last ride in April which contributes to 30 Days of  Biking.   http://30daysofbiking.com/
Mary and I decide to head down to the Catlins Lake about 30km away from home. I guessed a warm norwest breeze would be blowing down the lake .................  and I was right.   http://www.catlins-nz.com/scenery.html

We found the first few kilometres up the side of the lake into the wind a slow slog. Once into the shelter of the bush on the Lakeside our ride was heralded by a bevy of Bellbirds. These mid-sized songsters sang our praises as we passed from one territory to another.   http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/land-birds/bellbird-korimako/

Mary noticed the smell of the bush and the fact with water running down the gullies and suggested that the area had far more rainfall than we have had at home.
After a quick rest at the bridge at the top of the Lake the run home was with the following wind. The Bellbirds chartered our passing and we were soon back at the bridge at the bottom of the lake.

16 kilometres in total. These rides are the rides which put smiles on your smiles.
Eclectically riding in the Catlins - Cheers.

30daysofbiking Ride #27 Commute Gear

30daysofbiking Ride #27 C, a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr.

So far haven't needed the front light on the way to work. Use the rear flashing light all the time. Partly to combate the possibility of sun strike effecting drivers at this time of year.
Pretty sure I need to up grade my bike bag to more safely seen colour. Having spent $230.00 on this model I am a bit reluctant to purchase another.
Eclectically concerning myself with bike safety. Cheers.

Ride #26 Pic #2

Ride #26 Pic #2, a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr.

Ride #26 Pic #1

Ride #26 Pic #1, a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr
When I roll down the drive for the second time each morning I virtually tingle at the thought of my short commute and the photo opportunities the ride may present. Swooping into the drive at work I was greated by the sun light filtering through the trees. Initial photos tried to pick up autumn colours of the leaves. I prefered this shot of the elongated bike.
Managed this shot early in the day which meant that the ride home was simple as the photo was already captured.
Cheers - eclectically.

30daysofbiking Ride #25

30daysofbiking Ride #25, a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr.
With a day off work for ANZAC Day - Dawn Service on the bike.
Another great ride with Mary near the Clutha River the photo topic for the day seemed obvious.
Eclectically Cycling.

Not another fine, warm after work ride in April! Ride #24.

Untitled, a photo by Bazzaphotos on Flickr.

Day off tomorrow for ANZAC Day.        Today - 30 days of  Biking - Ride #24
After work Kelly suggested a quick ride. (This has nothing to do with her new bike!)
She nipped home and got geared up, I just went in my work clothes on "Belta' the commuter. Gravel and bitumen ride of about 20k in perfect autumn afternoon weather.
No bikes were damaged in the making of this photo!