Posted in Gratitude, tagged art, Cheryl D. Garcia, flowers, Jacksonville Oregon, Poppy flowers on December 7, 2010| 2 Comments »
Love simple the shape of a flower bigger than me, bigger than you, less living, more representing, every petal opening, welcoming, standing, outstretched beneath the strong shining Sun.
Really cool art installation out near Jacksonville, you can see in the picture above there are a couple groups of them in the vineyard.
She may not make metal horses upon which I can roam the range, though she does make purdy metal fleurs.
Posted in Riding Bike, tagged Ashland Oregon, humor, Jacksonville Oregon, road biking, Road Biking in Ashland Oregon, Rodes Val Badia, Top Gun on May 1, 2010| 4 Comments »
You may remember this steed I mounted last year on a ride along the Klamath River Highway, she was a beauty, composite fiberglass frame, smooth, sleek, very nice. Well, I found me another one, check out below the Top Gun clip.
There is a line in the classic American movie, “Top Gun”. If you don’t remember, or haven’t seen it, the clip below will refresh your memory. If you listen close you’ll hear Mr. Tom Cruise, Maverick here in the movie, actually says, “I feel the need, the need, for steed!”:
Came across this one the other day. It makes sense that the Historic city of Jacksonville is home to this older model, an iron frame and more detailed craftsmanship set this steed apart from the modern fiberglass model above. This would be a great choice for those rougher flat roads, much too heavy for long climbs.
The link to the original Klamath post, scroll down to the last picture: click here.
Posted in Gratitude, Picture Pages, tagged Ashland Oregon, Jacksonville Oregon, nature photography, oak tree picture, pear tree, Road Biking in Ashland Oregon on April 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Picture Pages, Riding Bike, tagged Applegate Valley, Ashland Oregon, Central Point Oregon, Green Springs Highway, Highway 66 Oregon, Jacksonville Oregon, Mary's Peak Oregon, Mt. Ashland, Mt. McLoughlin, Old Eddyville Highway, Oregon Highway 140, Road biking around Crater Lake, Road Biking in Ashland Oregon on June 23, 2009| 3 Comments »
Green Springs, a.k.a. Highway 66, looking a bit greener than the summer time. Serpentine asphalt of the lower part of the climb below, Ashland to the north. Not the hardest climb of the valley but definately the most fun descent!
A while ago I posted the first Picture Pages for the Roads of Oregon, I’ve covered alot of miles since then, on the same roads, on new roads, under sun and clear sky in January and snow and wind in April, with new friends, old friends, and no one at all. Enjoy the next round, the captions provide some insight and click on the image itself for a bigger view. Leave a comment if some of these roads look familiar, or, if you want them to…
Riding north up the valley through Medford and Central Point the scenery is more agricultural, and stunning from a diiferent perspective. The roads are flat, miles go by quickly, the legs find a rhythm like the river to the sea.
Highway 140 heading east, some flat, then a beautiful, gradual, 18 mile climb into the valley in the distance to Lake of the Woods and up-land vistas.
Rolling through Jacksonville, a National Historic Site, and portal to the Applegate Valley where I enjoy flying the flat smooth road with the wind for hours.
West of Corvallis on old Eddyville Highway, smooth, secluded, serene, and not too far from home.
This picture was taken in January, and the road was clear to the top, and it was all month. Skiers somewhat confused when I arrive with my lycra and skinny tires at the Ski Lodge parking lot.
Butte Falls Highway going southeast, tractor beam locked on Mt. McLouhglin, there is not much out here, which can make good company for me and my mind when I need it.
Westward on the Glendale-Powers Highway. How remote is it? I saw a black bear on the road and two cars in sixty miles. How smooth is it? A marble would roll in one straight line, not a facet of asphalt out of place. How beautiful is it? Roll along clear rivers, climb through old growth to the top of the coast range, descend in cool shade glades and open meadows. So, yes, you do need to ride this some day.
This 22 mile chunk of road will make you feel like a big ring god, especially in the summer with a nice tail-wind, just remember there's also a humbling fifty miles with three summits to follow.
Applegate Valley, there be lots of wine vines and Mercedes round these here parts.
Crater Lake Rim Road, one of the hilliest, most picturesque 33 miles you will ever ride. Try it on a week day in the late fall and you will have the place to yourself, clear views, amazing weather, an unforgettable ride. And if you want a little more, do it like my Dad does and start from Diamond Lake so you have a nine mile climb to get up to the rim.
About ten miles drom the Oregon Coast, wide green valleys, and one last set of hills to get over, hold on tight to your kite, it gets windy here.
I have very vivid memories of being deep dark in the pain cave on this very piece of sweet sweet peak pie, tasted like burning. She is a love, a friend, a teacher, a servant, and a master to be served, behold, Mary.
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