What Do You See When You Ride? [Archive] - Women's Cycling Discussion Forums

Reesha

07-05-2009, 07:52 AM

I see hills... they're everywhere

:D

Actually I see a lot of roadkill in the suburban area. :(

Yesterday while riding on a bike path I saw at least five bunnies! I am always worried they'll run into my path... a few years back I ran over a chipmunk's tail as he made a B-line across the road... I was horrified!

Truthfully, I don't notice as much since I've moved to the city. I miss my rides in the Adirondacks where I'd see fly fisherman all the time. The views were incredible. Le sigh.

Kano

07-05-2009, 09:53 AM

Lakerider, it looks like you want to SEE what we see. This picture is from a while ago -- for whatever reason, biking isn't allowed on this particular road anymore. I suppose it's because it's a sort of private drive up to the Birds of Prey Center south of us, and I guess I understand, but it WAS a nice place to practice hill climbing without worrying about big trucks! I miss it as a place to ride. (I'm not sure how it would work to bike up and pay admission to visit the exhibits at the top)

For obvious reasons, it was NECESSARY to stop here to take this picture from close to the the top the last time I was up there, and it's a pretty good shot of the sort of views when we ride south from home!

Karen in Boise

mtkitchn

07-05-2009, 09:59 AM

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j264/mtkitchn/cycling/rattler2.jpg

Sometimes this is what I see....

Lakerider

07-05-2009, 10:09 AM

Kano,
That's some beautiful blue sky!

mtkitchn,
I saw a snake while riding not long ago. Luckily, it was in the water.

Sometimes I stop to let ducks cross the road. Sometimes the ducks stop and let me to by. There's one little couple of ducks that I call Daisy & Donald. I always see them in about the same spot in the road. I've taken video of them but I don't have pictures. I'll have to take some next time I'm out.

Mr. Bloom

07-05-2009, 12:23 PM

This is a lonely road through a reclaimed coal mine.

I took this at 7:30AM on Memorial Day. Unfortunately, the iPhone camera doesn't do it justice:

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa201/MrSilver1963/feda61e5.jpg

kfergos

07-05-2009, 02:01 PM

Sometimes I see beautiful things.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3691096115_9ea2b0f57c.jpg

Sometimes I see just plain unlikely things.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3688581808_b76f547b6c.jpg

shootingstar

07-05-2009, 02:02 PM

Vancouverites will tell you that we live in a beautiful area, even though we grumble at times over certain areas do have traffic.

I have done a 90+ km. ride alone where I stitched together 2 different route rides together which includes all 3 photos/link given below.

Part of ride for pic 1, includes stopping by for a coffee after a few long hills on quiet roads (past highway intersection), http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=32137 (see very last photo posted)

And also vistas below, which I see nearly daily on my early morning ride. In the winter (which we don't get hardly any snow for long at sea level), it is possible to be cycling when a few hrs. later or before, one has skied or snowboarded in the mountains that you see.

HillSlugger

07-05-2009, 04:49 PM

This is the view along my favorite stretch of riding road

http://home.comcast.net/~nicole.thomas14/080503Ride_0275.jpg

Here's one that's a bit stranger:

http://home.comcast.net/~nicole.thomas14/BlueBuilding-WhiteChair_0276.jpg

There was a sign out front saying that it was for rent but it wasn't near anything so I can't imagine why anyone would want to set up shop there.

Reesha

07-05-2009, 05:00 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~nicole.thomas14/080503Ride_0275.jpg

Whoa that does look like a nice riding road!!!

Today I saw a white Heron flying along next to me, a baby bunny (and lots of grown ones), and a kitten lounging about on the asphalt trail.

Made me smile.

Lakerider

07-05-2009, 05:57 PM

These places look great! Keep adding pictures. I went riding today but didn't take my camera. I'll be sure to take it with me again tomorrow.

Reesha

07-05-2009, 06:18 PM

Ohhh I forgot about this... a big sink hole right along the trail!

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs136.snc1/5810_100151828654_511688654_1972802_3838317_n.jpg

Lakerider

07-05-2009, 06:23 PM

Cool!

Lakerider

07-06-2009, 04:30 AM

I've also biked by the New River in Virginia. This is a picture taken in October.
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Lakerider

07-06-2009, 05:04 PM

Pictures from today's ride.
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colby

07-06-2009, 05:44 PM

These are pretty crappy since they are from my phone, but...

A picture of the local trail last year when it was flooded out (this trail goes about 50 miles end to end and crosses the WA-ID state border):
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/colby-digital/Photo_052808_001.jpg

A picture from the northern point of the ironman coeur d'alene ride (this is last year, but trust me it didn't change :p):
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/colby-digital/Photo_053108_003.jpg

I have seen lots of bunnies (especially at dusk), marmots (moreso in the mornings), and a few snakes (in the middle of the day), all of which are hard to catch on camera. Sometimes I see deer in the evenings but not really when it's this hot outside, and by the time I could get out my phone, they scamper (prance?) off. I have only seen a moose once (which is uncommon for the area normally, but we saw several this year), and that was running, so I didn't have my phone. ;)

Other than that, it's mostly cars, other cyclists, walkers, and runners, with associated children and/or doggies. I don't think you need pictures of those. :)

andtckrtoo

07-07-2009, 04:46 AM

I see a variety of terrain, and sometimes a variety of weather on my rides. The Bay Area has a lot of Microclimates.

Lots of woods:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/20444773/333714590.jpg

Some great bike lanes:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/20444773/332607015.jpg

Sometimes my favorite mountain bike trails (from my road bike):
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/20444773/332606877.jpg

And if I'm really lucky, the Pacific (but that requires an overnight, a car ride back or about 80 miles and a couple of mountains):
http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1308/4836116/20444773/333714594.jpg

Lakerider

07-07-2009, 04:50 AM

I've never ridden by the ocean (yet!) but that would be awesome!

Reesha

07-07-2009, 06:28 AM

I'd love to bike tour up the coast of Maine and then into New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It would be heavenly!!!

Those pictures from the Bay Area are just lovely! I once had an opportunity to teach at a school in Napa and I sometimes think back and say "Dannng!" to myself. :rolleyes: It's just so beautiful!

TrekTheKaty

07-07-2009, 07:56 AM

There are approximately 4 wild turkeys that sit in the field across from where we park. They are too far away to photograph. However, down the path, one took flight and barely missed the rider in front of us. Occasionally a few deer and lots of wooly worms, bunnies, and geese. But I doubled back to take this pic, JUST FOR YOU GUYS. Apparently these three herons can't read the "No swimming" sign. (Wish I'd had my camera instead of just my iphone).

HillSlugger

07-07-2009, 08:10 AM

Lakerider

07-07-2009, 09:44 AM

I love seeing the herons, ducks, geese, rabbits, squirrels, turtles, etc. One time a beaver ran out of the water right in front of me. I didn't get his picture.

Lakerider

07-08-2009, 04:11 PM

I rode by a new lake today. There were hundreds of geese everywhere!
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There was also an old restored school house. It was locked so I couldn't go in, but I took pictures through the windows.
9585

TrekTheKaty

07-08-2009, 04:16 PM

The geese are hilarious. I'd swear that's Creve Couer Lake. They are very brave and hiss if you make eye contact. They've actually brought the bike riders to a stop and caused a back up! I've had one flap its wings at me, and I'm pretty sure they could knock me off my bike. Bike bells work best--I keep threatening to put one on my road bike;)

TrekTheKaty

07-08-2009, 04:20 PM

They're not swimming, they are wading! ;)

You're correct. My Bad:p

7rider

07-08-2009, 05:17 PM

This is the view along my favorite stretch of riding road

http://home.comcast.net/~nicole.thomas14/080503Ride_0275.jpg

Where is that road, HS?

HillSlugger

07-08-2009, 05:41 PM

Where is that road, HS?

Damascus Road (650) heading south east, between 108 and 97. Nicely paved with gentle rollers trending down hill. Fast!

Trekhawk

07-09-2009, 03:12 PM

Great pics!
It is wonderful to see where other TE members ride.

When it stops raining here I will try to get some snaps on a ride.:)

surgtech1956

07-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Sorry pic-less. Tonight saw a doe, thought it was a dog at first - DGF said the heat must have gotten to me. A few days ago we saw 3 pheasants, saw a turkey last weekend.

PamNY

07-09-2009, 03:25 PM

These days, I see hawks because I can't stop watching them. The babies are around 10 weeks old; very soon they will be more mobile and not so easy to find. It's wonderful to have real photographers documenting my obsession.

http://palemale.com/

CyborgQueen

07-09-2009, 04:28 PM

These pics makes me miss NJ. :-(

I live in Vegas, so all you see is houses after houses, cars whizzing by, and the high rise buildings you see on the Strip.

I'm not a strong bike rider yet to head out to Red Rock (which I heard was a HUGE accomplishment to beat due to the high elevations), and other areas.

Sadly - no Wild Animals like I see in the East. :-(

HillSlugger

07-09-2009, 04:56 PM

Where is that road, HS?
Hey Regina, do you have a picture of the bunny statue?

7rider

07-09-2009, 05:40 PM

Hey Regina, do you have a picture of the bunny statue?

No. :( I was wondering if you did....

HillSlugger

07-09-2009, 05:47 PM

No. :( I was wondering if you did....

No :( I guess we need to plan a ride over there!

kermit

07-09-2009, 06:12 PM

I've been in south Georgia for 2 weeks, riding almost every day. I have a hilly 20 mile route and every time I've ridden I've seen something. Yesterday was the best. Coming home, about 5 miles away I hear the trees/bushes rustling. I hope and pray it's not a dog. The next thing I see is a huge doe bounding across the street to the other side of the woods. Holy crap, the first thing I thought of was, "imagine my luck, being broadsided by a deer". Off she went, too cool. Ten minutes later I see a huge black thing in the road. Hoping it's just tire tread, no joy, it's a king snake. Off he went as well. I really need to start bringing my camera.

Lakerider

07-10-2009, 10:04 AM

I didn't take my camera with me today. I was out early so I saw the sun come up over the treetops. I saw chipmonks, squirrels, lots of turtles (one crossed the road in front of me), ducks, geese, several herons (1 stood about 100 feet from me in the edge of the water when I stopped for a snack. That's close for a heron. They used to fly away as soon as they saw me coming, but now they're getting used to me and don't fly away so much.) There were boat loads of summer school students on a field trip. A little boy (about 3 years old) fishing with his dad waved at me each time I rode by. Lots of other people wave and ask me how far I've ridden as I go by. A bee landed on my hand while I was riding. Thankfully, it only stayed there about a second!

shootingstar

07-10-2009, 08:08 PM

Highlight of the ride tonight, is more in focus. :D Smoked salmon nestled in sourdough baguette with soft mozarella cheese ...yummmmm. You see basil, the little green bits are actually sea asparagus which is naturally salty. A substitute in place of capers.

Every cliche of our area (except for soaring old growth trees, harbour seal, bald-headed eagle :)) is featured in these photos.

Lakerider

07-11-2009, 04:10 AM

Shootingstar,
What a beautiful place to ride!

uforgot

07-11-2009, 04:57 AM

uforgot

07-11-2009, 04:59 AM

Shootingstar: I love the photo with the water. I like how the pink and green flowers in the foreground are such a constrast to the sleek buildings in the back.

Biciclista

07-11-2009, 05:21 AM

These pics makes me miss NJ. :-(

Sadly - no Wild Animals like I see in the East. :-(

there ARE wild animals where you live, you just haven't seen them yet!
After I saw your post, I went back to find the pictures of NJ but couldn't find any. I reread it and understand now what you were saying.

I posted these yesterday; but this is what I saw on my ride

I cross over Interstate 5 twice a day on most rides. The upper road is where I am going. No that is not a reflection of my bike
http://mimitabby.com/bike/myride.jpg

Since Washington does not have a bottle return law, we usually have glass to navigate around on our rides.
http://mimitabby.com/bike/myride2.jpg

this is the view 1 mile or so from my house - Mount Rainier in all its glory
http://mimitabby.com/bike/myride3.jpg

DebW

07-11-2009, 12:29 PM

I rode to Regensberg, the little midevil Swiss town that AlpineRabbit introduced me to. Then I locked my bike in the woods and hiked 6 km to Hochwacht and Burghorn, along a lovely ridge with nice views. I'd post more pictures, but I've filled my quota until I delete some photos. I found ripe raspberries and ripe strawberries and had some treats.

shootingstar

07-11-2009, 12:33 PM

That is a lovely area, DebW. It's so great to be in a country ..to see much older historic areas in rural like settings than what one often finds in North America.

Uforgot, that is one cute bunny up close. You must have used a zoom lens or maybe it was quite tame.

Biciclista

07-11-2009, 12:38 PM

Deb how long are you going to be in Europe??

indigoiis

07-11-2009, 01:24 PM

I want to photograph my route some time. Maybe tomorrow -- I will be riding in Jamestown, RI which is mostly scenic waterfront and marshes.

But my commute is an old rural highway that, as it goes North, becomes more and more "civilized". I then duck onto a bike path for 10 miles where I get to experience a 19th century landscape - backs of old mills, rivers, ravines, up into the city. It's a nice slow evolution and lots less shocking than driving from the middle of nowhere up into Providence. I will have to photograph it some time. I love it!

OakLeaf

07-11-2009, 02:16 PM

Beautiful, Deb!

Today I saw a zucchini as big as my lower leg by the side of the road. Yes, it's that time in the Midwest, when late at night, people load up their vehicles with enormous zucchini and clandestinely dump them in random places. :D

Tri Girl

07-11-2009, 06:50 PM

I found a dolphin on my ride today. Ok, so it was a tiny plastic dolphin, but a dolphin nonetheless. :p

Here are some pictures from the lake where I most often ride. It's sometimes really busy, but it's 10 beautiful miles of trails and just across the highway from my house. I really do love this lake and the trails there. Mind you, not all of the scenery is as pretty as the pictures here, but who wants to see pictures of parking lots and dead grass? ;)

Edit: ummm... sorry those are so big. I saved them at 50%, but they're still humongous.

Kano

07-11-2009, 11:11 PM

A farm along our route the other night had not one but TWO newbies out in the yard. I'd talked to their human mommy a few days after baby on the left came along, and knew that they were expecting the second any day. I'm amazed at how much baby number one has grown in a week! I rode past them again tonight, and the wee guy was still cute, and the bigger one was still lovely -- just looks so much more finished already!

And off another direction, there was this fantastic mailbox...

Karen in Boise

crazycanuck

07-11-2009, 11:59 PM

I thought Oklahoma was hilly? :o

I will take some photos on my next dirt ride as it's much safer than trying to stop on parts of the bike paths here in Perth :rolleyes:

Tri Girl

07-12-2009, 08:13 AM

I thought Oklahoma was hilly? :o

I will take some photos on my next dirt ride as it's much safer than trying to stop on parts of the bike paths here in Perth :rolleyes:

Parts of Oklahoma are quite hilly (mostly the eastern part of the state). It's pretty flat right in the middle where I live.

And yes, I would LOVE to see some pictures of Perth. One day I'll make it to Australia... one day. :)

TrekTheKaty

07-12-2009, 09:51 AM

I saw this guy on the Katy Trail on Monday. I had just picked up my new Canon G10. Love this camera! Oh and a lovely view of the Capitol of Missouri, (as viewed from the Katy Trail) where our Governor is trying to BLOCK the Tour of Missouri.

Good pics, uforgot. My pics of the Katy never do it justice. I saw a pretty big, coiled snake the other day! Usually they don't bother me, but he surprised me and was "kinda" big--I yelped--didn't stop to take a pic :D

uforgot

07-13-2009, 04:51 PM

Good pics, uforgot. My pics of the Katy never do it justice. I saw a pretty big, coiled snake the other day! Usually they don't bother me, but he surprised me and was "kinda" big--I yelped--didn't stop to take a pic :D

A friend and I rode the Pedaler's Jamboree, and on Sunday we counted 7 1/2 snakes. The 1/2 is because one was huge! Mostly black snakes, but one Cottonmouth. ugh.

Fastdogs and you and I are going to have to do a Katy ride one of these days!

Trekhawk

07-13-2009, 05:05 PM

crazycanuck

07-16-2009, 03:28 AM

I decided that on my ride this afternoon that i'd take some pics. A meander was kind of nice!(Trekhawk & I sort of did this ride last week) It was REALLY windy near the coast but no rain!

Sorry if the photos are a bit big!

First pic-view of perth from Matilda Bay
Second-Cottesloe Beach & man was there a gale!
Third-One of many statues around the city, this one's quite famous for people putting clothing or signs on it if it's someone's birthday etc.
Last-The Blue Shed..I think that's the name?

sundial

07-16-2009, 06:53 AM

CC, must be cold there now? Who is the statue dedicated to?

jillm

07-16-2009, 07:46 AM

Not sure if these will show up. I grabbed them from my facebook. If they don't show up you're missing Beanfield, Cornfield, and Happy Little Clouds.

6am rides in East Central IL are really really peaceful!

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs139.snc1/5935_1178055885540_1052425851_547345_1088437_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs139.snc1/5935_1178056285550_1052425851_547346_2696982_n.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs139.snc1/5935_1178624379752_1052425851_548987_7484617_n.jpg

tribogota

07-16-2009, 05:37 PM

This is what I see in Bogota.

crazycanuck

07-17-2009, 02:36 AM

Sundial-it's just a bit brisk, not cold. The lows for this "winter" have been to 2C, not cold at all! THen again, I wear shorts when it's 2C outside. The weather on my ride was really unpredictable & thought the yellow jacket would be a good idea. Turned out I only needed it in a few parts where there were pockets of rain & wind. Perth weather is annoying...

I have no idea who the statue is dedicated to...I'll ask some folks & let ya know.

Jillm-do you ever see any grain elevators? I love grain elevators.

papaver

07-17-2009, 05:23 AM

Fields, hills, castles, castle farms, an airfield, lots and lots of orchards, breweries, deer, rabbits, falcons, cows, horses, a dungeon, a monastary, a beguinage, very old churches (the eldest is 1200 years old, 2 kms from here), the tgv, a windmill...

Never a dull moment on my rides. :D

papaver

07-17-2009, 05:37 AM

Oh and I forgot: the most beautiful horses in the world:

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/7539/boerenpaardinweimediumtu4.jpg (http://img54.imageshack.us/i/boerenpaardinweimediumtu4.jpg/) http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/boerenpaardinweimediumtu4.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img54/boerenpaardinweimediumtu4.jpg/1/)

papaver

07-21-2009, 01:19 AM

Hey guys I just made a little album of stuff I see on my rides. Just click on the pics, i've put some comments on there so you can learn more about the things you see...

http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/fattiebert/Things%20I%20see%20on%20while%20cycling%20in%20the%20neighbourhood/

Enjoy!

HappyTexasMom

07-23-2009, 09:14 AM

I saw this boat at the dock on Tempe Town Lake this morning. I thought it was kind of cool. :)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YgcwDX3Qhfo/SmiZf52qFMI/AAAAAAAAAZU/VJAIaEl5h5E/s640/0723090736.jpg

Tri Girl

07-23-2009, 11:53 AM

papaver- awesome photos. Thanks for sharing them. The history you have at your fingertips is amazing and quite beautiful!!!

HillSlugger

08-11-2009, 03:07 PM

On my morning commute today I saw a bunny crossing the road...in the crosswalk; smart bunny :)

owlice

08-11-2009, 06:12 PM

HappyTexasMom, I think that's a dragon boat, and yes, it's pretty cool!

As do many other cities, DC has a Dragon Boat Festival: http://www.dragonboatdc.com/

papaver, next time I'm in Belgium, I'm biking it! Great pics! And I think I have a picture of the "hollow road," from a drive to Namur years ago.

GulfCoastAmy

08-12-2009, 06:36 AM

Today I saw a guy mowing his lawn at 5:10am (it was pitch black out). Cracked me up!

owlice

08-16-2009, 07:37 AM

Yesterday, I saw the Monocacy Aquaduct:

http://s861.photobucket.com/albums/ab178/owlice1/?action=view&current=aquaduct.jpg

And lots of turtle, including this one:

http://s861.photobucket.com/albums/ab178/owlice1/?action=view&current=turtle.jpg

And water and trees, lots and lots of trees:

http://s861.photobucket.com/albums/ab178/owlice1/?action=view&current=canal.jpg

I also saw Great Blue Herons, one Great Egret, numerous Green Herons, a goldfinch, lots of cardinals and even more grackles (impressive numbers of them, all together, flying off along the canal as I approached), Canada Geese, horse poop, innumerable gnats, biting flies and mosquitoes, and spiders, including two which decided to hitchhike on ME! (I HATE spiders!)

I heard a lot of different birds, too, including wood thrushes and peewees, and just the tail end of a veery song.

Some of the smells along the trail were wonderful; at one particular spot, there was a very sweet scent in the air. I do not know what it came from, despite looking around for its source. Not something I've smelled before.

Kano

08-16-2009, 01:48 PM

Today I saw a guy mowing his lawn at 5:10am (it was pitch black out). Cracked me up!

DH keeps thinking that this is a good idea. I keep telling him that if neighbors don't, I will kill him if I'm waked by a lawn mower at that hour of the morning!

(once, he wanted to use the snowblower at 4 a.m. -- again, a really BAD idea!)

Karen in Boise

BellaMTB

08-16-2009, 08:55 PM

Yesterday at Chabot Regional Park in Oakland, CA. I had to quickly get off the trail to avoid getting trampled!

OakLeaf

08-17-2009, 03:07 AM

Yow, that's a lot of goats!

Lakerider

09-13-2009, 07:05 PM

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This is a water tower painted with race horses in Versailles, Kentucky (next to Lexington), the "Horse Capital of the World".

Norse

09-14-2009, 07:08 AM

Saturday I came upon 3 adult wild turkeys tending about 5 youngsters. They were blocking my path and, having been smacked by a Canadian goose before, I slowed to a crawl and talked "nicely" to the adults. They soon herded their children off back into the woods.

Jen72

09-16-2009, 09:02 AM

Besides our beautiful scenery here west of the mountains I see snakes, lots of snakes. I miss most but I hit one again yesterday and I feel so bad, I really do! They are just garter snakes here in the NW (there aren't any poisonous snakes here). I manage to miss most but sometimes they are in the spots where the light and shadows play and I don't see them until they are right in front of my tire. Oh, and lots of deer and rabbits.

indigoiis

09-16-2009, 09:24 AM

A slow, fat woodchuck this morning! He crossed in front of me!:eek:

Lakerider

10-01-2009, 04:18 PM

The squirrels were really busy today. It was fun to watch them running around with a nut in their mouth. I had to keep an eye on them for sure. Sometimes they were run right out in front of me!

jaydee

10-02-2009, 07:24 PM

I found out yesterday that swans carry their babies on their backs when it is rest time for the little ones. I wish I had had my camera with me.

I always assumed that once the cygnets were paddlers, if they wanted to rest they found a nice sheltered spot along the shore. But yesterday there were 3 cygnets sitting on mum or dad's back floating in the lake, while the other parent did safety patrol.

kimikaw

10-02-2009, 07:39 PM

Pretty much a newbie, but already finding myself snapping pictures w/ phone while riding....

From the start of the Glacial Drumlin trail (waukesha, WI end)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0ofw2LzZA7Y/Sr93kaYZe-I/AAAAAAAADdo/sd_m7OI1Iro/s400/sept%2009%20315.jpg

Another shot from the same ride, somewhere between the 12 and 14 mile markers. Those holes in the bridge were a bit disconcerting - both coming and going over them.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0ofw2LzZA7Y/Sr93bCfTVHI/AAAAAAAADc8/3oDH1ihBsC0/s400/sept%2009%20305.jpg

At a park in Brookfield WI, where I was amazed to notice a sign for scuba diving. So surprised that I got off the trail to find the perfect angle (you can see the actual trail closer to the water).

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0ofw2LzZA7Y/SrwlPvjH4hI/AAAAAAAADWo/eXvj2-1pZVc/s400/IMG00326.jpg

And one of my favorite sights, my son, on a trail through a swamp/marsh area along the Fox River

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0ofw2LzZA7Y/Srwnb72cPNI/AAAAAAAADXw/vw4HApFP63k/s400/IMG00333.jpg

Kim

malkin

10-03-2009, 11:44 AM

Today we saw a dozen police officers having a conversation with a pack of hunters dressed in camoflage with shotguns and rifles on property next to the airport.

Not a good reflection on the local schools ability to teach critical thinking.

channlluv

10-03-2009, 02:01 PM

Last week, a golden eagle. Today, a Blue Angel. It's Air Show weekend a Miramar (where they filmed Top Gun). I ride a Lake Miramar, which is just a couple of miles away. I got buzzed by F18s, too.

I found myself worried about the young children living in war zones. Those jets really are loud- terrifying- and when they set off the bombs, too, well, I found myself thinking how blessed we are to live here, and wondering what kind if damage beyond the obvious destruction of buildings that our bombs may wreak.

Roxy

redrhodie

10-04-2009, 05:33 AM

Last week, a golden eagle. Today, a Blue Angel. It's Air Show weekend a Miramar (where they filmed Top Gun). I ride a Lake Miramar, which is just a couple of miles away. I got buzzed by F18s, too.
Roxy

That reminds me of the time I was riding on the bike-path and I saw a bunch of guys parachuting above me. It's surreal to look up and see people floating above you, especially when you're on a bike in the middle of nowhere.

sarahspins

10-04-2009, 08:01 AM

I didn't get pictures, but there were sooooo many butterflies out this morning, even in the rain! Guess it's migration time for the Monarchs :)

Two days ago I saw a roadrunner less than a mile from my house... I always think those are funny because people associate them so much with Texas but I hardly ever see any.

Reesha

10-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Today I saw a road littered with Wooly Bears. So cute!

I also saw a man on a motorcycle with a sidecar. In the side car was a golden retriever with a bandana :D

HillSlugger

10-04-2009, 01:10 PM

The infamous Bunny Statue!

http://files.me.com/nicole.thomas14/xyctr8

radacrider

10-04-2009, 02:48 PM

And one of my favorite sights, my son, on a trail through a swamp/marsh area along the Fox River

Ahh, ++1 on favorite sights. I see many different things, but I really love riding with my son.

Thanks for sharing that one.:)

7rider

10-04-2009, 03:18 PM

Yay!!! The FAMOUS bunny statue!!!
Definitely a local landmark.

Reesha....the Woolie Bears were out in force today on our ride. Alas, I think a few met the wrong side of our wheels. Ewwww....

Today, I saw something I've never seen before....the inside of a wine glass.
Four of us head out to Sugarloaf Mountain, where a winery (http://www.smvwinery.com/) is located. The tasting room was open, and one of the guys wanted to check it out. "What? Are you serious?" SURE! So, we took a flight! Pretty cool.

withm

10-04-2009, 07:12 PM

The infamous Bunny Statue!

Wow - I lived in Montgomery County for 50 years - how did I miss that? Where is it?

Nightowl

10-04-2009, 07:30 PM

We saw a new one today. A wolf. It was hunting. It was sunset and there were lots of little deer and pheasants are in the tall grasses. We stopped to watch for a bit.

Since May, we have also seen a silver fox, a few bobcats, and the obligatory deer, rabbits, and assortments of snakes.

shootingstar

10-04-2009, 07:39 PM

Today's ride was an organized outdoor sculpture art viewing ride described here: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=34125

lst photo: part of a group art installation ..several figures crouching.
2nd photo: at a major botanical garden that was featured in ride as a stopover (if you had time.) Wonder if they will keep the topiary for the 2010 Winter Olympics early next year.
3rd photo: one of the featured bands at our cycling ride event at the end. They are a band that includes some Serbian songs. I love the accrodian design.

deeaimond

10-05-2009, 02:38 AM

I was riding along and I saw one squashed in the middle of a road. it was a huge adult one. no picture coz i had no camera. It's so sad, these animals are very endangered, why can't the driver just slow down and let it pass??? They are very slow moving creatures and they are mostly nocturnal, so the accident probably happened at night when traffic was light. I saw it in the late morning.
The road it was on is a very well lit one, so i doubt not seeing it is a valid excuse... :(

an article with some information and a nice picture of a live one.
http://images.google.com.sg/imgres?imgurl=http://www.worldzootoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/pangolin-300x200.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.worldzootoday.com/2009/02/28/night-safari-opens-new-pangolin-habitat/&usg=__ygE5taGYrbPcscgIsdPtRccwvbk=&h=200&w=300&sz=24&hl=en&start=8&um=1&tbnid=DwOp7k2gCaTj6M:&tbnh=77&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsingapore%2Bpangolin%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1

Reesha

10-05-2009, 03:39 AM

Crankin

10-05-2009, 04:11 AM

I went out for a ride at 5:15 AM today. I saw a lot of delivery trucks in Concord center; something you don't see during the day. I also smelled coffee very strongly, as I rode past Starbucks. I know a lot of people have commented on how they smell breakfast during their commutes, but this has never happened to me, mostly because the houses are pretty far back from the road. The other day, I did see a hawk, that swooped down really, really low as I was riding down the hill:eek:. It was a little scary.

7rider

10-05-2009, 05:31 AM

Wow - I lived in Montgomery County for 50 years - how did I miss that? Where is it?

That's cuz it's in Howard County! ;)
It's on - What? Ten Oaks Rd? Or is it Highland? Out by Rt. 32.

HillSlugger

10-05-2009, 05:39 AM

Wow - I lived in Montgomery County for 50 years - how did I miss that? Where is it?

It's on Ten Oaks Road in Dayton, MD, not exactly a major thoroughfare. Here it is geotagged on the map:

http://files.me.com/nicole.thomas14/ocices

azfiddle

10-05-2009, 05:56 AM

Here is a picture from my ride Sat Oct 3, to visit the historic San Xavier Mission. The church still serves the residents of the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation.

momtohanna

10-05-2009, 06:22 AM

Cows, open road, sunflowers, farmers harvesting fields, herons, tons of cool stuff:

http://www.internetmarketingformommies.com/images/fallafternoon.jpg

Lakerider

11-02-2009, 03:42 PM

It was a beautiful fall day in central Kentucky. A great day for a ride! Today I saw...

Lots of squirrels - one ran right in front of me and I missed it by only a few inches!

Kids playing outside - somthing I haven't seen much of lately. Kids don't play outside as much as they used to. Schools in my town were closed today which is why I had the day off. Kids were climbing trees, playing in the leaves, riding bikes, etc. It was great to see!

:):):):):):):):):)

krisl6

11-03-2009, 12:48 AM

Cows, open road, sunflowers, farmers harvesting fields, herons, tons of cool stuff:

http://www.internetmarketingformommies.com/images/fallafternoon.jpg

That's pretty much the same view I have riding here in Holland!