Just another day on the Loop - Winterlude 2020 - CycleBlaze

Just another day on the Loop - Winterlude 2020 - CycleBlaze

From Winterlude 2020

By Scott Anderson & Rachael Anderson

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December 29, 2020

Just another day on the Loop

Another day, another ride on the Loop. Rachael has a blister on her foot and needs a day off anyway, so I went out on my own. I’m feeling just a bit frisky - my back and knees both feel back to normal for the first time in what seems like weeks - so I took a somewhat longer ride than usual. At the end I still feel well and ready for more.

Mailbox, University Boulevard.

Storefront, University Boulevard.

We’re back at that semicircle of flags again, with more information. This is in front of the Kozolchyk National Law Center. There’s a flag for each nation in the Americas. These five are the flags of St. Vincent and the Grenadinas, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

A female rufous? It would help if I had a faster camera, or if these darn things would slow down or stand still.

A white crowned sparrow, natch. Hard to misidentify if only you can get a good look at them, which I seldom can.

We had a bit of rain last night, and it looks like more could be on the way. This is the most water we’ve seen in this part of the Santa Cruz River.

This was an uplifting scene. Six or seven kids were playing kickball, with the assistance of one very fit dog. He chased and retrieved the ball wherever it went, including intercepting the pitch before it reached the plate.

I don’t know why I took this shot. They flew by and I had the camera out. Poor impulse control.

One for Mr. Grumby. He’ll understand.

Desert agave?

In case more information is required..

Tanque Verde Peak, the peak of the Rincon Mountains that stands behind Saguaro National Park. Looks like they’re getting some today.

Another cactus wren. Interesting that the palo verde branch makes him look like he has a green lower mandible.

One of the few ocotillos showing any color right now. I think we should be seeing some new green though by the time we leave here.

A black-throated sparrow. A mediocre shot, but one I’m pleased with because I don’t remember seeing this bird before.

Tanque Verde Peak again. To the left it looks very wet in the gap between this peak and the Santa Catalinas.

Along Pantano Wash. Mount Lemmon is getting its fair share too, it looks like. I wonder what the snow level will drop to tonight?

Another look at the Santa Catalinas. Such a great, dramatic sky this afternoon. I’ll bet there will be an awesome sunset tonight.

Looking back along Rillito Wash.

We won’t be out here atop admire the sunset, but this is very nice too.

Ride stats today: 46 miles, 1,600’; for the tour: 1,404 miles, 49,500’

Today's ride: 46 miles (74 km)
Total: 1,385 miles (2,229 km)

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