Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Bridges


Monday was a day of errands by bicycle. The days are short and it is best to get all the riding in before 4 pm. After my errands I took a tour of the new Hank Aaron trail extension. To the left is a shot West from the 70th street bridge. A two short block run down a side street gets one onto the trail. A trail that runs parallel to a quiet neighborhood street until one gets to Hawley. In fact another biker was riding alongside on the side street. But I guess we need a trail. Above is the eastbound approach to the new bridge at Hawley. Below a closer shot.


East of the new bridge the trail was quite crowded with walkers, dog walkers, and some other bicyclists. Then passing through the Veteran's Administration grounds we come to a tiny bridge. So short they made it out of wood. Pictured below. Great for those who like to burn their bridges.




Keeping east you come to the bridge that was covered in granite stone, and a run well past the stadium so you would have to double back if that is where you are headed. Then you come to a crossroads. Or a crosstrails.



You can go South.


You can keep going East, maybe.


You can head back from whence you came.


Or you can go North.


Access to the trails from the south is a nice little space if you don't mind the risk of a mugging. No riding since Monday and no gym as I have been doing some odd jobs. Hopefully will have more work tomorrow. Keeping hydrated and a good energy drink make a big difference when your digging trenches all day. I think the electrician would have wanted it done quicker but he wasn't complaining as I do a good job.

The Leonid meteor shower is at its peak tonight.

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