Tire Split - Ugh

While looking at my bike a week or two ago, I noticed that there was a gouge in one section of the front tire. I told myself it needed to be replaced, but then one thing lead to another, and it was not replaced. I suspect I've put 3000 - 4000 miles on the tires, so it is not fair to complain that they may be a little worn.

While riding to work today I noticed a creepy little rhythmic bumping as the wheels turned. The rear tire had split and part of the tube is now visible.

Time to replace both tires...

New Segment on Loveland Bike Trail

The newest segment of the Loveland recreation trail has opened! This afternoon while riding home from work I was delighted to see that the newest segment of the Loveland bike trail is ready for riders. The new segment lets me avoid a major portion of the ride along 57th street for a much less busy street, and provides a beautiful rural trail ride among the cows, corn, and fences. A rancher was herding the last cow into a holding pen, ready to load into his trailer. His dog was running beside, helping with the herding, and I was riding a bicycle. Thanks very much to the city of Loveland, and to the county for inserting the crossing signal at the busy street which the trail intersects!