My annual cycle ride to MSP. I’ve posted previously about this tradition.
Category: Move
Cycling Around Hakata Station
I had thirty minutes to kill before boarding a bullet train, enough time for a bicycle-themed walk. I was outside Hakata Station, the busiest train station on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. I tried to walk predictably so as not to confuse cyclists who shared the sidewalk with pedestrians. About 17% of…… Continue reading Cycling Around Hakata Station
1029 Bras
Cycled with a friend visiting from UK. Lunch at the 1029 Bra, I mean Bar. The banner honors fallen peace officers.
13 Breweries and One Strip Joint
We cycled in search of architecture: 13 breweries and one strip joint. Sampled the wares at one place (a brewery).
New Bike Seat
Took my fancy new bike seat for a test ride. It was less uncomfortable than my old one, beer helped on the way back.
St. Paul Alley
A friend and I cycled in search of St. Paul’s architecture. I love this alley beside the James J. Hill House.
Finding an Alternate Route
Found an alternate cycle route: the Saint Anthony Parkway Bridge, one of my favorites, was being dismantled.
Pause that Refreshes
After cycling an appropriate number of miles, we stopped for a beer.
Urban Bike: Purple Rain Tour
As I get older, I find it’s best to focus on one task at a time. In fact, a task can become so engrossing it pushes out thoughts of everything else. Some would call this a deficiency of aging, I call it an advantage. Last Wednesday, it was time for a bike ride with purpose.…… Continue reading Urban Bike: Purple Rain Tour
Purple Rain Tour
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