Halloween Ride (October 31, 2020)

Have not been out riding for a few days. We have had a large number of rainy days. I believe it was Tuesday or Wednesday that we set a rainfall record in the area for one day. Some serious inches of rain, and this morning the first real frost of the year. Scraped the car windows this morning before I headed out. This afternoon got a ride in around Fairborn, Ohio. Being Halloween wanted to ride past some of the decorations to be found there. It was quite remarkable. I also rode down US 40, aka "The National Road". Will be doing some more of that, but that post will be on my "Ohio and Me" blog. Today ride temperature was just over 50 degrees and just under 25 miles.   

 

Sort of a late Summer Ride in the Fall (October 22, 2020)

Beautiful day after a three days of rain and temperatures in the low 80's. Took full advantage and got a ride into Fairborn at left and below. Headed out into Enon, and then to the Clark County Park for a look at the Fall Color. Finally a stop at the New Carlisle Airport where I saw a Piper Cub landing. Last three photos are of trees in my neighborhood. It was a beautiful ride on a very fine fall day. Probably will be the last one this warm for some time, but it was a beautiful thing!   

 

Toy Run (October 18, 2020)

I posted this on my "Ohio and me" page with more photos. This was the Highway Hikers Toy Run on Sunday October 18, which brought some 1,503 bikes out on a rainy day to drop off gifts for the needy for Christmas 2020. I did not make this ride though have been on some in the past during my days in North Carolina. Always good to see a worthy cause such as these and such a great bunch of motorcyclists. Saw some interesting bikes and enjoyed seeing them all roll by.     

 

Ridin with Biden (October 13, 2020)

Actually election day for me, got the ballets mailed out from the State of Ohio. Did NOT vote for the current President, nor did my wife. We went back to sanity after all this crazy crap of the last four years. Hoping things get back to reality after November 3.

Got out today to see some of the Fall color around the area. Went by a Farm and directly below saw this interesting sight. The airplanes were a real surprise, and one of them was a seaplane. 

Rode country roads taking another 30 mile ride. Took a few photos in the George Rogers Clark Park which was very colorful. Nice to get out and see it all. Was a bit chilly, think the temperature was under 60. I could have used a pair of gloves, will be wearing those next time. Rode around to 201, through New Carlisle, and then back toward the house with the park detour. 

Came back and finished cleaning the motorcycle with some polish. Washed it before I headed out, figure that to be the last wash for the motorcycle for 2020.   

 

Tipp City Circle Ride (October 9, 2020)

A nice short ride on a warmer than normal (for October) Friday. Took this photo before I headed out and the one at the bottom at the New Carlisle Airport. In between though I rode down 70 and 75 to Tipp City. Like riding there as it is a good country ride with a very interesting and historic downdown. Rode back via 571 which is a great country road. That took me into New Carlisle and of course the bottom photo. It was a good time to get out and enjoyed exploring the area. Seeing a lot of fall color and enjoying that a great deal. Temperatures close to 80 was also a nice touch. In fact went out for another ride (but this one in the car with my wife, and those photos will be on my Ohio and Me page.     

 

Fall Color and Music (October 6, 2020)

Interesting ride today of some 35 miles. Went to Absolute Music in Fairborn for the first time, needed a new set of guitar strings. Nice store and enjoyed the visit. Before that went to the Clark County Park to see some fall color. After the guitar store visit saw a few more of the Halloween displays in Fairborn. It was a nice afternoon ride, with a temperature outside of around 73 and a slight breeze. Enjoyed being out and looking forward to my next ride. 

 

First October Ride (October 3, 2020)

Another 30 mile adventure in Ohio. Cruised down some new backroads and while out discovered Indian Creek Distillery. Had read about it, finally found it just off Highway 201. Got this photo, they were having an art event and were open, but I am not a big whiskey/bourbon fan. Still some cool either old or old looking buildings. As I was out the sunny skies started to give way to the scene below. Fuel light had come on, so got some gasoline and then shortly after got the motorcycle home. Good ride though and looking forward to the next one.