RVA Beer and Bunnies Ride (November 17, 2017)

Another bout of cold weather for the past few days, but got close to 50 this Friday and I got out on the motorcycle. Ride began around 3PM, and after a quick stop for a haircut I was out on the streets of Richmond for real. Headed across the so called "Nickel Bridge" (actually a 35 cent toll) and then a stop to Maymont to see the animals. Very cool place and in fact a favorite stop. Very neat old house to see, plus as a bonus a zoo. This photo at left was taken at The Farm which has a lot of critters...including bunnies to see and feed. 

 Took the photo by the lake (one of many) at Byrd Park. Richmond is at peak color for the leaves and have been enjoying that. Nice to ride around here and see the change in the season, though was easy enough to feel it. Still, I dressed well and was quite comfortable during the ride.
Made a stop at Hardywood Park for a check out with the Richmond Lager beer they are making. Stuck with my one beer limit but finally got to check it out and enjoyed it a great deal. Might be my new favorite beer there.   

From Hardywood went through Richmond and then after a dinner stop at McDonalds I went toward my house. Did make a short and easy ride down Riverside Drive. Riverside Drive is one of my favorite roads in the city though did have my eyes wide open as this time of night deer are very, very common. Hitting a deer could put a real bad end to my bike. Of note during this ride got two complements on the motorcycle. Everyone sure seems to like this Triumph (me included). For the ride, covered a total of 16 miles and had a remarkable time!