Even thought I didn't start until after 10 am, the winter shadows are still long.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Another Friday Ramble
January has been very, very good to me. The temperature got up to 80 today so I went on a nice long ramble around Fort Worth, about 41 relaxed miles.
Even thought I didn't start until after 10 am, the winter shadows are still long.
Even thought I didn't start until after 10 am, the winter shadows are still long.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Friday Ramble
Put in about 35 miles Friday afternoon, riding around Fort Worth. This is a long post; go get yourself something to drink and maybe a snack! Here is your guide for the Friday Ramble (me).
Friday, December 30, 2011
Another Bike Date
It's been a while since I posted about a bike date. Time for another one. The winds were favorable this time, so we decided to head north to the Stockyards to put the wind at our backs on the way home. We planned to park downtown at Taylor Street, but the parking there is now metered and limited to 2 hours during the day. So Mrs. Doohickie suggested going just north of downtown to LaGrave Field (the minor league baseball venue). The trail runs just behind there, so we figured it would be a good (free) place to park.
We had to lift our bikes over a fence, and then we were on the Trinity Trail.
We had to lift our bikes over a fence, and then we were on the Trinity Trail.
Los Vaqueros in the Stockyards
You may want to peruse my previous review of Los Vaqueros.
If you get there by bicycle, you don't have feel guilty about having dessert. ;- )
Coincidentally enough, we ordered the same thing we ordered last time. I had the brisket tacos and Mrs. Doohickie had the veggie enchiladas.
Part of the reason I'm posting another review of Los Vaqueros is this: They are my favorite Mexican restaurant. Period. The reason is this: You know your Mexican grandmother? The one who cooks stuff that is so much more delicious than that Mexican food you can get in restaurants? Well, no, I don't have one of those either. But if I had a Mexican abuela, this is how her food would taste.
The beans are a treasure. The brisket in the tacos is unbelievably rich and flavorful. My wife likes all the different veggies in the veggie enchiladas. The food just tastes like mi abuela spent all day cooking just for me.
To add to the atmosphere, the wait staff really make us feel like family as well. There is a genuineness in the way they interact that makes us feel like they are there for us and just us. And they bring the food fast.
Oh, and since we did ride our bikes to dinner, we decided to indulge in dessert.
The sopapillas have a similar homemade essence to them. Rolled in sugar and just a touch of cinnamon, they come with honey, a strawberry glaze, and whipped cream. The amount was generous but we somehow managed to finish them off.
If you get there by bicycle, you don't have feel guilty about having dessert. ;- )
Coincidentally enough, we ordered the same thing we ordered last time. I had the brisket tacos and Mrs. Doohickie had the veggie enchiladas.
Part of the reason I'm posting another review of Los Vaqueros is this: They are my favorite Mexican restaurant. Period. The reason is this: You know your Mexican grandmother? The one who cooks stuff that is so much more delicious than that Mexican food you can get in restaurants? Well, no, I don't have one of those either. But if I had a Mexican abuela, this is how her food would taste.
The beans are a treasure. The brisket in the tacos is unbelievably rich and flavorful. My wife likes all the different veggies in the veggie enchiladas. The food just tastes like mi abuela spent all day cooking just for me.
To add to the atmosphere, the wait staff really make us feel like family as well. There is a genuineness in the way they interact that makes us feel like they are there for us and just us. And they bring the food fast.
Oh, and since we did ride our bikes to dinner, we decided to indulge in dessert.
The sopapillas have a similar homemade essence to them. Rolled in sugar and just a touch of cinnamon, they come with honey, a strawberry glaze, and whipped cream. The amount was generous but we somehow managed to finish them off.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Third Annual Fall Finale Country Path Ramble
Saturday was one of the few occasions I've actually carried my bicycle to a ride on the back of my car. The Fall Finale Country Path Ramble is worth the drive to get there.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Bike the Bricks N Trails
In years past, Fort Worth had a ride called The Clean Air Ride. For whatever reason, the name changed this year to Bike the Bricks N Trails, and it went off without a hitch this morning.
My bike club does a Saturday breakfast ride, and we decided to combine that with Bike the Bricks N Trails. I was running late so I didn't take any pictures of the first part of the ride, but once we arrived downtown I got my camera out to document the "mustering of the clans" (i.e., area bicycle clubs) as well as the individuals that rode.
My bike club does a Saturday breakfast ride, and we decided to combine that with Bike the Bricks N Trails. I was running late so I didn't take any pictures of the first part of the ride, but once we arrived downtown I got my camera out to document the "mustering of the clans" (i.e., area bicycle clubs) as well as the individuals that rode.
Friday, October 14, 2011
A Night Ride
Since some people like more pictures more than words, here are some pics from a night ride I took a little over a week ago. I rode down to the Trinity Trail, then downtown, then home.
First, a few pics of the carnival rides in the parking lot of a church, in preparation for a carnival.
First, a few pics of the carnival rides in the parking lot of a church, in preparation for a carnival.
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