It was a dreary, cloudy, windy day, and in the upper 40’s when I rolled out. But after seeing how some of my bicycle blog buddies around the country are suffering through a REAL winter, how could I let such an opportunity to spend a few hours on the bike pass by?
As is my custom, I selected a loop that started into the wind, planning a tailwind push back home. I “enjoyed” a refreshing cross-wind and light rain crossing the Lake Ray Roberts dam, then rolled into horse-crazy Aubrey, Texas and took a breather.
The route then took me west along FM 428 to the Greenbelt trail. I took the trail into Denton and enjoyed a refuel stop at a coffee shop. The last 20 miles or so were almost all tailwind.
The new A. Homer Hilsen is working out perfectly. Maybe the set-up on this one is better than the last one. Maybe I did a better build job. Maybe its just new bike joy. Whatever it is, this bike takes me where I want to go…pleasantly.
Great post, the trees look amazing, whether it is wind, grazing or dry summers, they certainly set a feeling to the land.
As to the chanting, I notice ‘bar end shifters’ is not in the incantation. Can I take it that they are working for you?
Yes, the shifters are working out well so far. The real test will be when I try to use the front rack to carry my overnight camping load. Hopefully, those cables will not interfere.
Neat photos. The new A.H.H. looks more green in these photographs. I really like that color!
Just catching up on your recent posts. You have some great riding up there. That new-to-you Rivendell looks great. A Riv is one of my dreamcycles.
Glad to read you are liking the bar ends. I have a set of old Suntours on my converted Trek MTB and once I got used to having them there, they are almost as quick to shift as the Campy Ergos on my road bike. I do have to be careful when standing to hammer up a steep hill, to avoid hitting my knee against them, but that is the only minor downside I know of. I like friction shifters, they just work.
Steve, I have more loops up here if you want to come up for photo tour.