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Scenes From the Bike Path

This the right turn onto the path but I don't know if it is going north or west. I try to hit it every day. If I turn left and keep going I end up at Tropicana Field, but that is some 5 miles away, so I have a ways to go before I am at that kind of trip.

I go right by the Tyrone Square Mall where my daughter works.

Yes, Toto, we're in Florida.

The Pinellas Trail Bike Path goes over some main arteries.

And I want you to know it takes some major pedaling to get up these ramps.


A nice ride over some water.

Going past the KOA campground where they offer refreshments in their little convenience store, but I didn't bring any money.

We have our path and the cars have theirs. Surprisingly, there isn't a lot of traffic on this trail, although I haven't been on it much during the weekends.

One of my first purchases down here was a Trek Navigator 1 bicycle. Light frame, no kick stand, 7-speeds and fairly soft seat. I enjoy riding it. Here, however, are some things to watch out for on a bicycle:


1. Don't wear boxers under your shorts.

2. Do take water.

3. Don't go exploring the ditches - they look like homes for gators.

4. While the signs say no motorized vehicles, I saw a scooter today.

5. Its about a 50/50 mix on bicyclists who wear helmets.

6. I don't now nor will I ever wear spandex.

7. Bikes with internal combustion motors are faster and better.

8. Lookout Lance.

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  1. Neighbor TimJuly 31, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I spoke to Lance a day or two ago....He's not worried.

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