Last Ride of 2023 (October 27, 2023)

End of the ride here at home, sights below are during the ride. cCme across the Harley and the sidecar at the gas station. Talked with owner, takes his dog riding in it. 

Anyhow a beautiful day to ride. Due for routine maintenance at 18k, and with the weather turning way cooler in the next days, this is my last ride of the year. Had some fantastic adventures and looking forward to the next rides in Spring 2024 

 

Coffee Ride (October 26, 2023)

Got out on this beautiful morning, riding some country roads and into Fairborn, Ohio. Did not go far but did go to Lefty's there for some coffee and to check out the Halloween sights once again in town. 

Fairborn is known for Halloween and is a fun place to explore in general. Had a great time there.

Thanks for visiting my pages.  

 

Midweek Morning Fall Ride (October 25, 2023)

Got out for a short morning ride. Weather is remarkable for this time of year, though have seen better looking skies. Still, one does not pass when the late October temperature is 62 degrees just before 8am in Central Ohio. Got in a few miles and enjoyed the ride a great deal, as the riding season is heading to a close very soon. Thank you for visiting my pages, and hope you are having some great days where you are. 

 

Englewood Food Ride (October 24, 2023)

Had some business in Englewood, Ohio today, a nice ride via highway from my home. Still enjoying the fall color as seen here in my neighborhood. One of my favorite times of the year and a great time to get my knees in the breeze. 

Stopped at Company 7 BBQ which I do when I am in the area. Said to be some of the best BBQ in the area, and I agree with that rating. Good eats at a fair price and friendly people. 

Got a photo of the motorcycle at home. Can tell with the weather of late that the riding season is winding down. Have had a great year and not over yet - still a few more rides to go. 

As for this one today, covered 35 miles under clear blue skies, and a great meal to go with it. 

Thank you for visiting my pages! 

 

Fairborn Halloween Festival Ride (October 21, 2023)

Rode to Fairborn, under ugly skies and cool temperatures to explore the Halloween Festival in Fairborn, Ohio. Good chance of rain that day, and in fact post ride it rained, but wanted to explore the event. My wife and I have gone in previous years. Amazing area with some fantastic displays and enjoyed the ride there. Made it a rather quick trip as conditions were not promising. Still, though short was a very good ride! 

 

Fall Color and Monsters! (October 18, 2023)

Out today in the area to see some of the fantastic fall color and to visit with some monsters. Rode through Medway, Fairborn and Enon Ohio. Temperature was in the upper 50s but it was a beautiful sunny day. 

Had a great ride. Later in the afternoon then my usual morning rides, but was fun. Had to stop for a few school busses, and got to wave at quite a few motorcycles while out on my Triumph. Wonderful time! 

 

Thursday in Enon and Fairborn (October 12, 2023)

Another beautiful day, and once more got the Triumph out for a ride. Had an errand to run to Enon and made a stop at Legends there for a refreshing beverage. 

Rode about a bit heading for Fairborn. Made a stop there (seen below) to check out a few of the Halloween decorations in that area. Lots to see in Fairborn. The big attraction is Foy's which is one of the largest Halloween shops in the area. In fact Alice Cooper was just there yesterday, and made the local news. 

Enjoying these rides!    

 

Haircut Ride (October 11, 2023)

Short ride on a beautiful day, got out to get a haircut and run a few errands and no better way to do it. Did get in a few miles on some backroads. 

Getting the riding in while I can, temperature is really dropping here in Central Ohio, but still some beautiful riding. '

Have been a bit disappointed in that the fall color is slow popping here. Some beautiful trees but the lack of rain and the warmer temperatures have made it less colorful than previous years.

Still, fantastic getting out and enjoyed seeing the animals and the trees out there. Was a wonderful time on the Triumph.     
 

Cool Monday Ride (October 9, 2023)

Got out on a beautiful Monday morning, with a temperature outside of 53 degrees. Can tell that the riding season here in Central Ohio is getting close to winding down for the year. Still, hopefully a few good rides left, and this was one. Stopped by the lake to visit with the geese, and was bundled up for the conditions so it was a good ride. Went down a few backroads in the area, and rode into New Carlisle. They were taking down the stage there from the Festival of Flight last weekend. 

Covered some 30 miles and had a great ride on a beautiful day here.  

 

A Real-feel Fall Ride (October 8, 2023)

For the first time in a few months, took what I can certainly call a Fall Ride. Temperatures were 56 degrees, so bundled up for the event, and as you can see the skies called for some careful watching. Plus, there was a pretty stout breeze. Made though for a fun ride, and enjoyed getting out on this Sunday around the area. 

Was not a great distance but covered around 25 miles and had a great time as well!   

 

Around New Carlisle (October 4, 2023)

Can certainly tell its Fall here. Got out again, as with yesterday it was another beautiful day. Had some things to do in New Carlisle, Ohio. While there got a photo of the stage for the music at this weekends upcoming "Festival of Flight. 

Did get a few miles in, while out took a look at some horses in a field. Very wonderful day. Told that cooler weather is on the way, but looking forward to riding in some real fall weather. Its been warmer than usual here the last few weeks.   

 

St Paris and Beyond (October 3, 2023)

Photo at left in St. Paris, Ohio, on a beautiful day to ride. Weather was fantastic, and as you can see below, its harvest time here. Third photo is "downtown" St. Paris. Nice ride out there. While getting fuel for the Triumph saw the 1931 Ford, and on down the road got the photo at very bottom. 

Due to the previously mentioned Farm equipment, turned off a two lane road to another one, and visited some new sights. Very fun ride and one of the longest in the past few weeks, covering some 80 miles. 

 

"Decoration Ride (October 1, 2023)

Back from a wonderful road trip the past four days, after a day of relaxing spent the next afternoon decorating the yard for Halloween. Was a lot of fun. On the first day of October, got the Triumph out and rode to get in a couple of errands. 

Stopped by Lowe's to see the Christmas items out. Ended up getting the wife later and ran back to the store to pick a couple of things up which will be going up after Thanksgiving. 

Stopped later at Lefty's in Fairborn where I had pie and coffee. Was a wonderful 40 mile ride. 

 

Sunday at the Dam (September 24, 2023)

Another beautiful day in what has been a string of them. Once again got the Triumph out and rode. This time to Taylorsville Dam which is just outside of Vandalia, Ohio. Had a wonderful day to do it and once again took full advantage. Rolled up US40 and made a stop to see the early fall color, and a walk to the gates of the dam itself. 

As it has been the last few mornings, was in the 50's. Great time and weather for a remarkable ride. The season will be winding down in the next few weeks, but taking full advantage of late, and loving every minute of it.   

 

First Ride of Fall 2023 (September 23, 2023)

Another beautiful day to ride, and this one the first day of Fall. Love those cool early morning rides, and its my favorite time of year to get out on the Triumph. 

Rode to Yellow Springs, Enon and made a stop at Youngs's Dairy to have breakfast with the animals.

Made a quick ride through downtown Fairborn where the Halloween decorations are going up. It was a beautiful start to Fall and another wonderful ride!