The Road less Traveled (May 17, 2023)

After a few days of rain, got out on the bike and enjoyed a beautiful ride on a fantastic day. Saw this Mustang while out, though like the ones better with wings, it is still pretty cool. Rode into New Carlisle to get a couple of things done (post office, bank and fuel for the Triumph) and then got out into the country. 

Some of the roads were new for me which figures since I am sort of still new to the area. It was a very nice ride. Even made a stop on 571 at a favorite watering hole. 

 

Carriage Hill Farm Ride (May 10, 2023)

For the second day in a row, got in a little (very) low level flying on the Triumph. Today headed out to see some different animals at Carriage Hill Farm in nearby Huber Heights, Ohio. 

Heading out of the neighborhood, waited for a family of Canadian Geese to pass by. The small baby birds are really getting big and it is very cool to see them out and about as is common this time of year. 

The farm dates to the 1830's and was an actual working farm. It is maintained and the buildings date to that period. Very cool to wander around and see them, as well as the old equipment which was used on farms of that period. 

Course a huge bonus is the animals which were common to farms of that period. There were also pigs there (resting in the shade) and some chickens as well. Carriage Hill Farm is a treasure!

Afterwards got a few more miles on the bike, before heading home. It was a wonderful adventure. 

 

Into the Breeze (May 9, 2023)

After the Memphis trip (see Ohio and Me for information on that adventure) and some rain got out on the Triumph for a ride on a beautiful day here. Had a few post trip places to go to get things done, and no better way to do it then on the bike. 

Stopped in New Carlisle to take care of some business and then stopped real quick for a photo of these cows before heading into Enon to take care of some more business. 

After that, paused for refreshment at Legend's in Enon before taking the long way home. It was a lot of fun as always being out on that bike!

 

A Quick One on a Cloudy Day (April 29, 2023)

Short ride under mostly gray skies with a real good chance of rain today, but the rain held off and a last ride this April. Basically, got out in the country a bit, rolled through Carriage Hill Farm (stopped for a quick photo) and then rode toward and through New Carlisle. After that down past the airport and past a few more farms on the way home.

Was a beautiful ride, and no problems along the way. Always nice to get out. Had just watched the movie "Top Gun: Maverick" for the fifth time (have it on DVD) and frankly I just felt the need..the need for speed. Thanks for visiting my page and going along for the ride!
 

History Ride (April 27, 2023)

Once again as was the case yesterday, got out into New Carlisle. The difference was that this time I got in a longer ride, just over double from yesterday. Photo above is the grain storage facility there  and below the New Carlisle Cemetary. That is a Union Civil War monument there in the center background. Had a good time there

Also visited the site of the Battle of Piqua which was a battle between Kentucky forces and various Indian tribes in the late 1800's. It was an interesting place. 

Was a very good ride. Looking forward to the next one, though will be a few days away.      

 

Short Putt (April 26, 2023)

Got out for a bit, will not be able to ride next week (more on that when you visit my "Ohio and Me" page in a few days) and of late thats been tough too. 

We have been getting below normal cold, and also more than normal rain of late. Been awhile since my last ride, but did get the motorcycle out for a bit today. It was cooler than I would have hoped, but at least it was sunny. Rode out to New Carlisle, Ohio where I needed to take care of a few things. No better way to get things done than on two wheels.Was a short ride but a good time.

 

Covered Bridge Ride (April 20, 2023)

Covered a day later many of the same roads as yesterday's ride but this time went further. I rode out to just outside of Troy, Ohio to visit the Eldean Covered Bridge. It is located between Troy and Piqua, Ohio. Dates to 1860 and can be seen in the photo at left and in the two photos directly below. It is in very good shape and is a cool structure to visit. Not my first time to do so, and certainly not my last. 

Rode out there starting around 10am, beautiful day and very light traffic. Fun riding past the farms and the farm animals, and really enjoyed the ride. 

In Troy, Ohio took a photo of the Courthouse there. Very cool building is the Miami County Courthouse. Was built in 1885 and is a striking building. One of the things I have noted here is that Ohio has some very interesting and beautiful buildings.

The oldest surviving building in Troy is directly below. The Overfield Tavern dates to 1808. It is now a museum but remains a very cool and historic building. 

If you are interested, the historical marker which tells the story of the tavern can be found at the bottom of these photos. 

It was a great ride and some remarkable weather for this time of year these past two days. Thank you for visiting my pages.