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Gravel-approved bike portrait, and some more of th

Gravel-approved bike portrait, and some more of the Powderface Trail adventures from the other day (and yes I'm loving the Katahdin 😍)

So glad the smoke has lifted, and hoping for a lot of rain across the province (even if it will make for some muddy bike rides).

And now to fit in some more bike adventures in-between work...

#adventurecycling #adventurebybike #rideyourbike #albertagravelgrinders #gravelgrinder #getoutside

Earlier in the week when the river was high, the s

Earlier in the week when the river was high, the smoke was oppressive, and the headwind was ferocious.

It was one of those days where the paddleboards would swing around to point upriver the second you stopped paddling, and it mostly wasn't worth standing up if you wanted to get anywhere.

The Spotted Sandpipers have arrived, and the Harlequin Ducks are paired up all along the river. (And I wore an N95 for most of it, which helped keep my asthmatic lungs happier)

#riversup #mountainlifer #paddlecanada #badfishsup

Gravel crew, riding the closed Jumpingpound Trail

Gravel crew, riding the closed Jumpingpound Trail the other day... This is the story that ChatGPT wrote about our ride, with just the briefest prompt - it's intriguing and yet creepy.

🚲🚲🚲

On a splendid, sun-kissed day, four friends eagerly embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. They were bound by a common love for cycling and a thirst for exploration. Today, their shared passion led them to the world of gravel biking, a thrilling blend of road cycling and off-road terrain, promising an exhilarating experience in the great outdoors.

Their gravel bikes danced effortlessly across gravel roads, forest trails, and open meadows, revealing the hidden wonders of nature that lay just beyond the well-trodden paths. They marveled at the sight of a serene lake nestled amidst rolling hills, its tranquil waters reflecting the clear blue sky above. The friends paused to catch their breath, reveling in the breathtaking beauty before capturing the moment with laughter-filled photographs.

Throughout their journey, the bond between the four friends grew stronger, their shared experiences forging lifelong memories. They navigated muddy stretches, cheering each other on, and lending a helping hand when needed. Together, they celebrated victories and embraced challenges, relishing the joy that came from conquering obstacles as a team.

As the day drew to a close, the sun descended toward the horizon, casting a golden hue across the landscape. The four friends, exhausted yet invigorated, completed their gravel biking adventure, knowing they had discovered something truly special. They rode back home, hearts full of contentment, eager to plan their next escapade together.

In the realm of gravel biking, the friends found not only a thrilling outdoor pursuit but also a bond that would endure long after the gravel roads turned to pavement. Their shared passion for exploration, camaraderie, and the exhilaration of the ride had united them, creating a friendship as unbreakable as the gravel beneath their wheels.

#adventurecycling #adventurebybike #rideyourbike #canadianrockies #albertagravelgrinders #gravelistheway #gravelbike #getoutside

Some recent bird photos as a distraction from the

Some recent bird photos as a distraction from the post-apocalyptic smoke outside.

🦆 Wood Duck (in Canmore!)
🐦‍⬛ Ruby-crowned Kinglet (without the ruby crown - of course when I spotted a couple of them fighting with their red crests showing I didn't have my camera ready)
♥️ Nesting Red-necked Grebes (It was so fun watching these guys, they kept taking it in turns to go and fetch more weeds to build their floating nest up, and when she left the eggs, he nervously watched them from the water until her return)
🐧 Hairy Woodpecker
💛 Yellow-rumped Warbler (I think it's an Audobon's)
🐦‍⬛ Red-winged Blackbird (for @katrinatheexplorer)
🦆 Blue-winged Teal

#birdsofinstagram

Moments from Paris and wandering around France ove

Moments from Paris and wandering around France over Spring Break.

The Eiffel Tower is still there, the bridges have a lot of padlocks, it was already spring, with blossoms everywhere, Napoleon's tomb was enormous, the old buildings are impressive, and it was fun to just take trains and wander around random neighborhoods and towns. And it was hard to find a good coffee ☕🧐

Heya Instagram, it's been a while. Here's some cat

Heya Instagram, it's been a while. Here's some catch up - first, time in England over spring break 🇬🇧

Visiting London, lots of museums, especially anything with planes, tanks, or war. Plus a trip up to visit Warwick Castle — it's near the village my grandparents retired to (after living in Ireland and then London when my Mum was young). The spiral staircases were just as cool as I remembered them being as a kid.

Other highlights were travelling around everywhere on trains, and visiting the tank museum in Bovington - there's nothing quite like feeling your whole body throb as a Leopard tank rampages around a field next to you. And I'm not even into tanks!

#castles

Those fatbiking days. They're great fun but I'm re

Those fatbiking days. They're great fun but I'm really looking forward to singletrack and gravel biking. And bikepacking without camping on snow. Thanks for the ride and the photo @sarah.anne.h 😊

A little bit late to the party, but here's some of

A little bit late to the party, but here's some of the amazing aurora display from the 23rd. You know it's a crazy strong storm when you're seeing lights dancing overhead and to the south of you in the mountains. Photo also featuring Orion, a satellite, the Ha Ling Peak end of Ehagoy Nakoda and the EEOR end of Waskahigan Watchi (Mount Rundle).

There was a constant stream of people coming to watch in all of the dark spots around town - we stayed out until these lights started to fade, then headed to bed, so I missed it when everything picked up again after midnight. But there's another hole that's been spotted in the sun, and the potential for a big solar storm hitting on Friday... and solar maximum is still a couple of years away!

#auroraborealis

Sun! So much sun and warmth. I can imagine the bar

Sun! So much sun and warmth. I can imagine the bare dirt again, and I'm just allowing myself to finally dream of taking off the studded tires. Soon, soon ...

#fatbiking #equinoxintwodays

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