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Ride 19 - New Tactic! Early Starts

Ride 19 - 29 June 2019
Distance 20.8 miles (Distance to date 287.7 miles)
Time 2hrs 36mins (Time to date 35hrs 34mins)

 In the interests of preserving my marriage, I am employing new tactics for my weekend rides.  Starting early!  Sacrificed any sort of (much needed) lie in to get this one in the bank!

Once out on the road, the early morning rides are great.  The urban animals (deer and rabbits) are out for their morning grass, the roads are quiet and the morning light adds a special feel to things.


Problem

Problem Solved

 Points of Interest.....

 The Rainbow Fence (48.48345, -123.39923)

I found this fence a few days before pride week; surely it was not just painted for  one week!?
Brightens the place up


The Tree through Roof (48.49378, -123.39761)

A unique feature depicting the intersection of urban development and nature ....or a tree through a roof?




Which came first

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