There is something great about riding during the Fall. The air is crisp, the roads are clear of summer tourist traffic, and the whole world seems to slow down as if resting from the busy summer or relaxing before the transition to colder months.
While most of the time I am wrapped up in concerns about work, bills, relationships, or the bottomless to-do list that continually scrolls through my mind, once in a great while a moment comes along when all of that disappears. A solitary moment on the bike. A precious moment. In this moment the pressure of the cranks simply disappears. The wind is at the back, the road stretches out flat and clear, and all that exists is beauty.
A few pictures from my Saturday bike ride. The rolling stretches of Chileno Valley Road (top), and California cows near a fence at Hicks Valley Road and Point Reyes Petaluma Road in Petaluma, CA (about one hour north of San Francisco).
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Great post. I wish that I could have been there.
It was hazy, hot and humid in dallas this past weekend. I logged 25 miles around White Rock Lake while recuperating from a hammy injury. Sweat my butt off.
jojo
Cool cows dude! What kind are they? Don’t tell me…
I live in Lynden and see and smell them wayyy too much.
Comin’ your way Brian from the Great White North…will
be in SF on Nov. 9th 10th 11th, 12th. Darla & I will be staying at the Tuscan near Fishermans Wharf. We should hook up for dinner huh? Will call when I’m in town!
See ya! Nick
Hey,
Nick with the cows, I think we grew up together? Outside Lynden… Bellingham, then Lynnwood.Could this be you?
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer!yes, we all partied back in the day in B’ham! You & Scott, (remember bumper pool?) Steve Endicott, Ordal & all the gang huh? I am now married & have a 14 year old son, 11 year daughter & 10 year old son! Moved to Seattle after high school and that is the last time I saw you Jennifer…I’m back in Whatcom County living wit the cows! How are you doing?
Nick
I love your cow photo! Would you be willing to send me a larger copy? I’m an artist and would love to use it as inspiration for a painting. Thanks! Serena
Hi Serena,
Thanks for the comment and by all means feel free to use the photos. I took them using a cell phone so they’re not very high quality but will email them to you. I would be interested to see your painting when you’re done!
Brian
Check out the great painting Serena Potter made based on the photo of the cows above. The painting is currently available for purchase on Serena’s web site.
Very nice!
Hi Nick,
I remember, and don’t know how I lived that life, or if it was even ME.
My daughter graduates U.W in June and is going to grad school. She works in national disasters!
My 17 year old son, Aaron is an amazing welder. He is a junior at Snohomish High.
How is Endicot, Ordahl, and the rest?