Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Overcast Putt ( June 10, 2026)

 Looked ominous out, but with the rain forecast of the past few and upcoming days,  thought I'd get a quick ride in. Went 22 miles on a very humid day. Clouds kept the temperature down, but still feels like a mid-80 degree swamp. Still a nice country ride with a bit of Fairborn, Ohio thrown in.




Monday, June 8, 2026

Monday Ride (June 8, 2026)

 After yesterday's ride, did a little motorcycle maintenance and cleaned the bike. Took an early morning test ride. All good! Another good reason to go is expecting rain later today, and for the next couple of days.

Beautiful sunrise in the clouds, and a couple of photos in George Rogers Clark Park.  Rode some 22 miles. Was 70 degrees and humid but a very nice ride!






Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunday in Springfield (June 7, 2026)

 After a rainy Saturday,  a beautiful Sunday ride into Springfield,  Ohio. Rode by an old Tumbleweed Restaurant.  Closed many years ago, chain was a favorite in my louisville days. 

Rode thru Snyder Park, always a beautiful place. Saw the arch there (doubt it would satisfy tRUMP but I like it). Made a short stop at The Pennsylvania House which served as an Inn on the National Road. Was built around 1830. 

Rode 34 miles and the temperature was 81 degrees. 






Friday, June 5, 2026

Piano Ride (June 5, 2026)

 No, you don't see that every day.  Yes, that's a piano in a cornfield.  Saw it while out today on a 20 mile ride today. Was 79 degrees while out. Very nice ride both out in the country and in Huber Heights.  Expecting some days of rain again next few days starting tomorrow. So wanted to get one on. 




Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Back to Huffman Prairie (June 3, 2026)

 After our return from Grand Lake St Mary's,  and a nights rest, rode out on the Triumph.  Saw some classic cars locally, then rode into Fairborn where I chatted with a Monster.

Out to Huffman Prairie,  sign explains it all. The hangar while a replica is still true to their design. Was a nice 32 mile ride, just over 60 degrees. 






Sunday, May 31, 2026

Dam Ride (May 31, 2026)

 Up this Sunday morning,  temperature is 65 degrees and sunny. Enjoying these dry days after those days of rain last week. Rode out to Vandalia to Taylorsville Dam. Great Miami River is still up. Stopped at Jim's Doughnuts - was outstanding! Drove through Carriage Hill Farm before getting home after a 40 mile adventure. 







Friday, May 29, 2026

Cow Ride (May 29. 2026)

 After days of what turned out to be  record breaking rain this month (over 10 inches) have had a beautiful day under clear blue skies. Got out and rode out down some beautiful country roads. Visited a cannon,  cows of course and rode down a flag lined road ( called Liberty Road). Did some 40 miles and loved every one of them!






Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Pre-rain Ride (May 26, 2026)

 Got out for the first time in 8 days on the Triumph. Been a long period of daily rain. We have gotten over 7 inches. Need it, but damn. Got in a 35 mile ride, before the next batch. Creeks and rivers are way up. 




Monday, May 18, 2026

Morning Putt (May 18, 2026)

 Another sunny and warm day. Got out early with things to do but still over 70 degrees  with more 80s ahead later. Got out in the country even saw a deer dash across the road. Had to make a stop just before getting home for some families out for a stroll.





Sunday, May 17, 2026

80 Degrees (May 17, 2026)

 Today I, along apparently with every motorcyclist in the area, got out on a beautiful Sunday. Had some errands to run, and the Triumph is my favorite way to do it. Covered some 30 miles, hey have to throw in some fun along the way. Stopped in New Carlisle and Enon...with a stop in between by the Advance One Room School which dates to 1878. A fun day to ride!




Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Back from The Sea (May 14, 2026)

 Returned from a trip to beautiful Virginia Beach,  and got back in the saddle today. Temperature was around 60, and so was the distance (well, a mile short). Rode into Enon, Yellow Springs,  Xenia and Fairborn.  Mix of city and country. Nice ride and good to be back again.







Monday, April 27, 2026

Farm Ride (April 27, 2026)

 Beautiful day though expecting rain tonight and for the next few days. Got a 40 mile ride in this morning,  out in the country. 60 degrees but was dressed for the ride. 




Friday, April 24, 2026

Buc-ee's Ride (April 24, 2026)

 Opened a couple of weeks ago, made a stop this morning at Buc-ee's.  Its just over a mile from our house. From there rode to Vandalia, and then down some new (for me) backroads to Tipp City where I made a quick stop. Got fuel for $3.89 (due to tRUMP) and got home. 38 miles at 71 degrees 








Thursday, April 23, 2026

Smells Like Country Ride(April 23, 2026)

 



Another beautiful Thursday,  got out for a short 20 mile ride. Got out in Farm Country, and certainly had that earthy aroma. Probably a lit due to fertilizer of different types. Was 80 degrees and a few miles before getting home stopped at the New Carlisle Airport.  It was a beautiful day to ride.  

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Springfield Ride (April 22, 2026)

 After a cold snap and rainy days, out on the Triumph this morning.  Did some 31 miles with a temperature of 72 degrees under blue skies.  Rode into Springfield, Ohio which is a very interesting and nice city. Rolled through downtown, Ferncliff Cemetery and next door Snyder Park. It was a beautiful ride. 





Overcast Putt ( June 10, 2026)

 Looked ominous out, but with the rain forecast of the past few and upcoming days,  thought I'd get a quick ride in. Went 22 miles on a ...