Ride 34 - Back to the grind

Ride 34 - 5 October 2019
Distance 28.1km (Distance to date 1006.7km)
Time 2hrs 22mins (Time to date 77hrs 12mins)

I've broke the 1000km barrier!!! That's a looong way on a rented bike found at the side of the street!

This ride was a return after a long break. I've had a fun end to the summer and the last month has been crazy busy; away pretty much every weekend (lots of cycling involved, naturally). Felt good to be back in the old routine and making progress to completing the challenge (even if it was a cold and wet ride!).

Bike Shot

This stuffy has had a hard life

Points of Interest.....

Giant Yard Dragon (48.46321, -123.37947)

Someone must really love dragons. But a treat for me to see one up close!

GGGRRRRRRRRRRR!

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