Mesa

The temperature was only 27 today so I thought it would be a good opportunity for a bike ride. My destination was the Usery Mountain Recreation Area, a 15 km return trip. Initially I was able to bike along the winding sidewalk that is rarely used by pedestrians but which I found safer than the bike lane on a busy major street. As I reached the edge of town and the desert, I had to use the bike lane. Just as I had climbed my last hill and reached the Recreation Area, my front brakes failed. I tried to repair it but couldn't so I decided it was wisest to return home. Of course it was downhill all the way but fortunately my rear brakes worked fine. I was also happy to come across a bike shop that reluctantly fixed my brake on the spot in less than 5 minutes and didn't charge me.

I really enjoyed the ride and scenery. The whole trip took me 3 hours.Läs mer