Date: Jun. 2, 2008
Tags: Phoenix, Srp, Canals, Bicyclling, Arizona Biltmore

Bike Ride

 

I took a long bicycle ride Sunday from my house around 16^th St. and McDowell to north of 32^nd Street and Camelback and then rode east on the SRP canals. What a gorgeous ride. The mountains are so close to the Canal and there is brush alongside the graveled surface and you can imagine all the rabbits and quail that are hiding in the brush. The Canal borders the Arizona Biltmore Resort, which is a spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright building, and then meanders north. I left the Canal at Glendale and rode west to 12^th Street and followed 12^th Street most of the way back to my house. Next time I take this ride, I’ll bring my camera and take pictures of the Biltmore and the mountains.

 

I’m preparing for a 5 day Vermont cycling trip in October and I need to ride at least 30 miles a day. Cycling in Vermont will not resemble cycling in Phoenix, but my stamina and my endurance need to increase, along with my confidence and ease of riding.   I cycled 15 miles Sunday and wasn't at all tired.  I’ll continue blogging about my Sunday bike expeditions and my experiences.