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Robin Trower
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There was a break in the weather today and I took advantage of the dry skies and mild temps by going for a short ride.

Here is my route.

I gathering my gear inserting the inner liner into the jacket. A couple of weeks ago I had jacket in for repair. I put the pants on and was reminded my waist line had expended, as if I needed another reminder. I need to get out more on my mountain bike as I did the day before.

With all the gear on I head to the garage checking my jacket pockets for the garage door opener. No opener. I remember I emptied the jacket pockets before taking it in for repairs. Where did I put the garage door opener. Back int the house I found it in the place I first expected relishing a small victory for my memory.

I straddle the bike, roll out out of the garage and fire up the bike. I go to the end of the block and find the pants don't have the inner liner. At 46 degress I return home, back in the garage, into the house where I remove the jacket, the boots and pants. After finding the liner, I zip it in, pull on the pants, which remind me again of my larger waist, put on the boots, jacket, helmet and gloves.
I straddle the bike, roll out out of the garage and fire up the bike. I go to the end of the second block and handling seemed sluggish. This reminded me I forgot to check the air pressure in my tires.

Back to the garage, check the front tire, it is ok. Check the back tire it is down 7 psi. Get the pump add air and remember to install the valve stem cap.

I straddle the bike, roll out out of the garage and fire up the bike for the third time and I have not even made it out of the housing development.
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This time I got everything right and headed down the road. I decided to go to Hobart to to take this photo. I have been riding these roads for 40 years and as long as I can remember the Yellow Submarine has always been here. It has been painted a few times and today while freshly painted is in missing letters "The Beatles" with the appropriate font made popular by the band.

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On to Landsberg where I took these photos of the Cedar River.

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In Cumberland I decided to ride to the Green River Gorge for a few photos.

On the way to the Green River Gorge.

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Blind turn.

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One lane bridge at Green River Gorge

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After the Gorge I decided to head back home and call it a day. Sweeney Road offers some twisties and it is on the way home so I take it. As I exit a turn, unlike Redfish Hunter, I don't hesitate to stop when I see a flock of sheep. I take the shot and a wry grin creases my lips when I consider the lady in the photo would just die If she knew why I was photographing her sheep.

For Bust!
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Jim,

I was yesterday in the greater vicinity of your place. I had a PGR mission and took my a cruiser for a spin...was badly needed, I couldn't stand my cage no more...especially since I needed to drive today to Ellensburg....

Nice pictures, I like them a lot, like Niehart stated, thanks for taking us along!

V

RPK

 
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Thanks for the RR, I also took my first ride today but I didnt take any pics so,,,,,,,,,you guessed it, it didnt happen. Still a good day even if it was 28 degrees.

 
Lucky dog...weather never broke up here in the convergence zone.
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All in all, not a baaaaaad winter RR. Thanks for sharing Jim.

--G

 
I must agree, it's nice to be able to ride abit this time of year.

Manage to knock off a few miles on the first and did a hot lap to Seiku on friday. Only 90 miles but it sure felt good to be back in the saddle. Not use to having this nice dry weather in Jan.

Thanks for the cool photos. Yellow sub was a treat. Will be sure to give that route a try. Thanks for the post.

 
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