Category: Tōgaku-in
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Azaleas in season
I’d told Nana last night that I’d be cycling the Tamagawa today, and then when I woke up this morning I thought the Asakawa might be more fun — especially if the dogwoods are in bloom. And then, soon after I set out, I saw the azaleas. Everywhere. And I realized this would be a…
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Azaleas and Saddle Repair
I had two goals for yesterday’s ride (apart from just getting out on the bike): get in at least 50km (to bring my monthly total to 400km) and to pick up my Brooks saddle from the shop where I’d taken it for repair. I last visited Tōgaku-in in 2022. On that occasion the roads to…
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Twice in a row?
Following a tempest of rain Friday night, Saturday dawned bright and clear. It looked like a great day for a ride (and my only chance this weekend), so I quickly prepped Kuroko, fresh off not one but two days of maintenance, and set out. I wasn’t up for a lengthy jaunt, but I did want…