Category Archives: cycling

Bike Upgrade Part 1

Posted on August 20, 2018 by ehurst

Sorry I didn’t post earlier in the day, but I’ve been getting this done in the midst of a lot of other obligations. I’m never busy with anything until I’m busy with everything. Right in the middle of doing this … Continue reading →

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Longer Rides Again

Posted on July 4, 2018 by ehurst

Just in time, I’ve grown accustomed to the summer heat. This morning I took advantage of the low traffic on a national holiday and headed out rather early. I rode out to the River Trails as far as Portland Avenue … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Will Rogers Trail

Posted on April 9, 2018 by ehurst

I carried my bike in the backseat, minus the front wheel. It was a tight fit, but it was better than having it rattling in the wind on my cheap bike carrier. The Will Rogers Trail opened just a few … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Fitting a Rack

Posted on September 14, 2017 by ehurst

The trail riding experience turned out to be fun at first, but the shine wore off quickly. Then I realized that I really did need to prepare the bike for commuter/tour riding. So I put the hybrid tires (flat-free!) back … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ehurst

A year ago today was the crash. I went back this morning and took this shot. I ended up on the grass behind where I’m standing here. At my feet in this image was evidence that the sweeper had been … Continue reading →

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Divine Appointment

Posted on April 20, 2017 by ehurst

My third granddaughter was born yesterday. But I had a divine appointment, so I rode my bicycle out to Draper Lake and will visit with mother and baby today. It is necessary to approach this video project with my best … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Grand Blvd.-OK River Loop

Posted on October 17, 2016 by ehurst

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. This was another cycling trip and the pictures were simply incidental. All I had was my iPhone and I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Western Hills

Posted on September 6, 2016 by ehurst

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Today it was more about getting the exercise, so it’s a cycling post with a few pictures. Because I still … Continue reading →

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No Ecstasy

Posted on August 29, 2016 by ehurst

I’m surprised; I really expected more emotion. Today I finally got my knee to tolerate the full cycle of motion for pedaling my bike. I kinda knew it was gonna happen, so I had time to put on my peaceful … Continue reading →

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Cycling: West Elm Creek Basin

Posted on April 18, 2016 by ehurst

Overcast and rather cool all day. This wasn’t a hydrology study, so I wasn’t chasing the creek itself. I was heart-led to get a look at the area that would be covered by Draper Lake 2.0 (West Elm Creek Reservoir) … Continue reading →

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