Reflections as the Riding Season Winds Down

 

We're nearing the end of the riding season here, at least for me. Each day that is nice and can support a bike ride is a gift at this point. The days are cooler and the daylight is shorter. But this time of year gives an appreciation for the good weather and opportunities to ride and see things that the season provided. We must be thankful for the chance to take our rides, get outdoors, and enjoy nature. I like these sorts of reflections because they are simple and positive, especially in a time that often seems dominated by uncertainty and negativity.

 

Photos from this week: 1948 Raleigh Sports Tourist, 1947 Raleigh Model 35, and 1964 Schwinn Traveler. 

 

 

 

Late Season Rides: Raleigh and Schwinn

 Some more late season rides featuring the 1958 Raleigh Sports and the 1949 Schwinn New World. We had a couple really nice days earlier this week, one being unseasonably warm for this time of year. We're down to the last few weeks of riding season here, so time to make the most of it before the cold weather and short days set in.

The leaves are certainly turning colors now...

 

 

 

Fall Colors, Late-Season Rides

 

We're down to the last few weeks of riding season here. The trees are turning colors and the days are getting shorter. 

 

 There's not much new to report on the bike front this week: just some more time on the 1964 Schwinn Traveler and 1949 Schwinn New World. 

1949 Schwinn New World

I find that I spend less time fixing bikes and more time riding them when the season gets to this point. 

 

The focus is on keeping bikes on the road, finishing the season with as many rides as I can squeeze in, then closing things down when the cold weather arrives. I have the cold winter months to work on bikes and ride time is precious this late in the season. 

1964 Schwinn Traveler

 

My suggestion is to keep riding while you can. It's good exercise and soon the cold weather and short days will be upon us.