Ride 2 - I hate 'No Exit' signs

Ride 2 - 24 February 2019

Distance 12.5 miles (Distance to Date 21.3 miles)

Time 1:24 (Time to Date 2:36)

Ride 2 and I already hate 'No Exit' signs. Every single stupid yellow sign may as well say 'Double Distance'!

Other than that, not much to report! I'm already finding it quite cathartic colouring in maps. When I do the rides I have a phone mounted on my handlebars so I can track streets (and try and ensure I don't miss anything!), so I slowly make my way around the target area, basically colouring in while taking in the scenery! Taking adult colouring to a whole new level!

This bike was a bit more road worthy than the last!

Points of Interest......

Elvis Bear! (48.48393, -123.32582)

Just a bear, looking like Elvis, hanging out under a palm tree.

The Crazy Tree of Gordon Head (48.486991, -123.321943)

Do you ever look at something and think, "that guy's got too much time on his hands?"

Tyndall Park (48.484249, -123.321919)

Come here on a sunny day for open space and great views of Mt Doug

Library and Notice Board (48.482400, -123.316047)

Library Boxes are a thing in Victoria, so are Community Notice Boards. But you don't see them this well made very often (ever in my case!)

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