Legacy Rail Trail - March 13, 2020

The Legacy Rail Trail outside Sarasota, FL is a good, flat trail running between the Tamiami Trail and I-75.  I rode my bicycle along the entire trail today.  After a brief pedal north to take in the northern terminus, I rode south finding the trail to be very popular with lots of riders, many walkers, frequent joggers, occasional runners,  and even a few high-powered riders training for races.  The southern end of the trail is in a beautiful park along the water in Venice, FL.

Wildlife Biking - March 3, 2020

45.39 miles today.  Saw turtles, cranes, ibis and a small six feet long gator.

Bicycle Data

PLB Test: Oops! - February 17, 2020

My thanks go to our USAF Rescue team and the local Brevard County Florida Fire Rescue.  These wonderful folks confirmed that my emergency PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) works quite well.

The story is that my PLB dates to 2010 and I was concerned that the battery needed replacement.  There is a "Test" button on the PLB for that purpose (I thought!) So I pressed it.  Very soon after I got calls from the above agencies, concerned that I might have an emergency.  I was slow enough in responding to their calls that I met the local Fire Rescue team in person.

I'm quite embarrassed and upset with myself for wasting their time, but I am pleased and impressed with their response.  And I'm glad my unit works properly.  I just wish I knew how to test the battery without activating the beacon.😳

52 Miles! February 9, 2020

Bicycle Data

Training going well.  Cycled 52.7 miles today and visited Lake Monroe.  Deltona, FL NOT Bloomington, IN!  🚴🙂

Pens Hockey! February 6, 2020

Allen's III & IV ready to cheer the Pens to victory!

Long Bicycle Ride - January 31, 2020

The longest ride I've done since 1975?  Of course, I now must prepare to repeat this for 6 days in a row.  That's the distance of the FL Coast-to-Coast ride.  I've got about 6 weeks to get up to speed.

Kooser 2020

The snow this year was minimal, soft and like mashed potatoes due to the very warm season

Bill's new skis kick up a cool rooster tail

Sean provided terrific steaks, just like in previous years

Murph, Rob

Guy and Dan

Proof the weather was warm

Sean prepares the filets

Murph, Sean, Erik

Murph & Bill with his beads

Guy, Sean

Erik, a great skier, caught by surprise!

Bill and his beads

Dan

Kevin, who provides the grill for the steaks

Erik, Kevin, Dan, Bill, Guy, Sean (missing Rob & Murph)

Erik and Bill

Bill's new skis shoot a fine rooster tail

Guy shares the rainbow he enjoyed on his drive back to St. Mary's, PA