Tag Archives: Rogersville

Morning ride

Posted on March 31, 2016 by rlhoover

I got out this morning and decided to replicate a ride I did a little over seven years ago.  I got on the Steed and headed south and east out to Temple Israel. The Temple has some fine raised beds … Continue reading →

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Change of season 2

Posted on September 12, 2013 by rlhoover

My first blog post from November 2010 was titled Change of season. I had been reading some cycling blogs [specifically SpringfieldCyclist] and thought to myself, “I could write something like that.”  I asked my son how to go about it … Continue reading →

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An Old Standby

Posted on August 13, 2013 by rlhoover

I know when Jan and I get on the road, it takes us a while to get warmed up. Eight or nine miles pass be before we start to feel we made the right choice of activity. She said that … Continue reading →

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New neighbors

Posted on May 28, 2013 by rlhoover

“Hey you!” That is what the big fellow yelled at Jan.  We had by-passed his gas station to go to the one across the road. But then I saw a few of his buds were walking towards him.  So, maybe … Continue reading →

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Work and Play

Posted on May 20, 2013 by rlhoover

I have had this looking at me for a few days.  The pic quality is not good, but that is a fence post in a bigger than average concrete ball. I seemed to hear it taunting me, “You got me … Continue reading →

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Other Cyclists

Posted on April 29, 2013 by rlhoover

We made a run out to Rogersville Sunday afternoon.  We expected the roads to be filled with like minded individuals, but only met up with a handful of other cyclists. The conditions were perfect.  Nothing more could have been asked.  We … Continue reading →

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A Day Outside

Posted on December 23, 2012 by rlhoover

Winter faces a persistent Fall in our neck of the woods.  So, when a few weeks ago Jan asked what I would like to do for my 60th birthday on the 22nd, I thought of a 60 mile ride.  We … Continue reading →

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