Monday, May 18, 2009

Ride report


1, originally uploaded by filtersweep.

I live on a peninsula, and my rides generally take me the same route-- south. My riding time is quite limited these days to commuting. When I manage to get out, I need to maximize my workout, so I head for the hills on a personal time trial--- hitting about 1400 feet of elevation.

Starting out a little after 6am while the kids are still asleep. The light isn't the greatest for photos.


2, originally uploaded by filtersweep.

Heading toward Sandnes


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Early morning sun


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Heading to the other side


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Downtown Sandnes


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No traffic this morning


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Looking back toward Stavanger


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Right turn


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The road up


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Cows


23, originally uploaded by filtersweep.

What is a ride without cows?

Sheep


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Sand


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Winter sand is still on the road.

The ride down


26, originally uploaded by filtersweep.

The road is a a bit narrow, and the sight lines are poor.

From near the top


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Sidis and Look


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Look


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Over 10,000 miles and still going strong. I still have no desire to upgrade to a new ride.

Dale


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A former insane asylum--- now for asylum seekers.

In a state of disrepair


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Dale


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End of the road-


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Dale- end of the road, time to turn around.