A work assignment took me to Iowa City, so I arranged to finish my task with time to ride! 10 miles through the heart of downtown, along both banks of the Iowa River - just right. "Old Capitol" served as the territorial seat from 1842 to 1846; now it's part of the University of Iowa.... Continue Reading →
Today I landed in Dublin with a few hours before the early sunset at half-four (4:30 p.m.), allowing enough time to take in the city's picturesque old buildings, monuments, and bridges. St. Patrick's Cathedral honors the famous saint. Parts of the Christ Church Cathedral have stood for nearly 1000 years. The Custom House was completed... Continue Reading →
This week my work takes me to the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville--Thomas Jefferson's university near his beloved Monticello, both of which are recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. I grabbed a great little Trek FX bike from Blue Ridge Cyclery and set out going northwest on Barracks Road toward Owensville,... Continue Reading →
September 8, 2023 Another work assignment brought another opportunity - 15 miles round trip, from downtown out to the West Greenbelt bridge and back. August 6, 2020 Another work assignment gave me another shot at this wonderful trail. Want to return. July 16, 2020 When a work assignment sent me to Boise, ID, I took... Continue Reading →
When a work assignment took me to Cedar City, Utah, I brought along the gravel bike to explore the terrain. It brought back memories of past rides in Bryce and Zion, and reminded me I need to find a way to ride in Cedar Breaks. (Another) Shakespeare Theatre Cedar City is home of the renowned... Continue Reading →
A quick morning ride before business meetings gave me a chance to explore the hilly Bel-Air neighborhood while singing the catchy theme song from a 1990s television show. The Los Angeles Temple On the UCLA campus
Situated on the north shore of Oahu, La'ie is a quaint little town in a stunning location. I set out for an early Sunday morning ride, taking a leisurely pace wearing an aloha shirt and a lei. Brigham Young University-Hawaii The heart of the community is BYU-Hawaii. Founded as an independent school in 1955, it... Continue Reading →
In 1760, the Anglican Reverend East Apthorp commissioned architect Peter Harrison to build a private residence high above the bank of the Charles River. The resulting mansion - one of the largest and most magnificent in Cambridge - was surrounded by extensive grounds that extended to the river front. The home's opulence, combined with East's... Continue Reading →
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