Riding in the Face of the Storm

Storm Clouds Gathering
Tequesta, FL 
October 4, 2024

 With ominous storm clouds gathering in the distance, I managed an 18-mile plus ride yesterday. It was actually sunny and bright for most of my ride with only occasional clouds. The storms stayed away and I completed my ride without getting wet from rain, I was, however, very hot and wet from sweat. 

Skeleton and Witch
Tequesta, FL
October 3, 2024

Overall, however, it was a good ride. Halloween decorations are beginning to adorn the yards and some are very creative. There is one of a witch on her broom along with an oversized skeleton that has fascinated me. I have taken three images of it over two days trying to get a good one. I know I should just stop and take the image, but it is more challenging to try and take it while moving on my bike. Fortunately, this is a vert low traffic area near a cul-de-sac. The witch is one of the best representations that I have seen.

There is another decoration which I also enjoy. It is a huge inflatable pumpkin with a small sign near identifying it as the "Big Pumpkin."

Cancer Society 300-mile Challenge Update:

I completed my fourth ride yesterday. I cycled 18.44 miles and have logged a total of 80.94 miles. I have 219.06 miles remaining to reach the 300 mile goal. Today may be a washout. Storms are settling into the area--but I will try to find a break in the action to get a few miles logged. If I can't get out I will use the time to do some PM on my bike. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL