tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post5783203330963401185..comments2024-03-29T00:41:14.635-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Cycling the Palouse - Beat the HeatJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-60273057601918950482017-06-28T05:51:03.180-07:002017-06-28T05:51:03.180-07:00Great time of year to get out on the bike. Can Ma...Great time of year to get out on the bike. Can Mason keep up with dad? Trail of the CDAs is a terrific ride; one we should put on our schedules one day. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-79572442075196613812017-06-27T20:31:54.173-07:002017-06-27T20:31:54.173-07:00Looks like another great ride. I have been doing ...Looks like another great ride. I have been doing the Palouse to the Pines trail fairly regularly as I find the drop into Troy is a little cooler with the shade. All in all, the weather has been nice to us, with only a few sunny days passing the 85 degree mark. Mason is finally riding with me now, so we will be making a foray up to the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's in the near future. Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-70575099239269015952017-06-27T17:15:51.162-07:002017-06-27T17:15:51.162-07:00Mark, I am always jealous of your summer beachside...Mark, I am always jealous of your summer beachside excursions when I am freezing up here during the cold, snowy, and dark Pacific Northwest winters.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-87245667919857815702017-06-27T03:36:10.392-07:002017-06-27T03:36:10.392-07:00Lovely looking countryside Jonathan. Very jealous ...Lovely looking countryside Jonathan. Very jealous of your warm temeratures...we were at 2 deg C when I left for work at 5:45 this morning, with the potential to be as cold or colder tomorrow...still cold mornings like that in Auckland mean a fine sunny day, so I can't really complain!Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-46193279090050211572017-06-26T16:31:41.279-07:002017-06-26T16:31:41.279-07:00Lots of wide open spaces out in the Western USA!Lots of wide open spaces out in the Western USA!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-68927546858365372012017-06-26T13:01:03.095-07:002017-06-26T13:01:03.095-07:00Looks fantastic Jonathan, I feel trapped in London...Looks fantastic Jonathan, I feel trapped in London when I see landscapes like that!Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-438881117696988562017-06-26T05:24:09.147-07:002017-06-26T05:24:09.147-07:00While there is a small town in the region named, &...While there is a small town in the region named, "Palouse," I am referring to the region itself.<br /><br />Did you know the American breed of horse, Appaloosa, developed by the Nez Perce, was named<br />for this region?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-9608847030630748562017-06-26T05:19:29.185-07:002017-06-26T05:19:29.185-07:00and a good day out!and a good day out!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-58777991997451814222017-06-25T23:52:38.814-07:002017-06-25T23:52:38.814-07:00Great stuff. I only just realised that Palouse r...Great stuff. I only just realised that Palouse refers to a region and not a town. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-41374951270660167712017-06-25T23:32:48.375-07:002017-06-25T23:32:48.375-07:00Very nice 😀Very nice 😀Matt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-13005326820627974182017-06-25T16:56:11.780-07:002017-06-25T16:56:11.780-07:00I enjoy cycling when it is a bit warm and have bee...I enjoy cycling when it is a bit warm and have been known to go out in 100F heat (although rarely). Here, it is dry heat but staying hydrated is very important. <br /><br />As you say, one does get acclimated to a particular weather pattern. Cycling in 75-85 F is ideal for me.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-64331343622099456422017-06-25T16:50:52.131-07:002017-06-25T16:50:52.131-07:00Greg, there has been some logging of the scorched ...Greg, there has been some logging of the scorched trees on the lower elevations but as you see in one of the photos, many of the trees remain. I do not know if these will be left or eventually removed. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-18646441467663278042017-06-25T14:45:26.772-07:002017-06-25T14:45:26.772-07:00Looks like a great place to cycle. Great weather -...Looks like a great place to cycle. Great weather - though being used where UK weather, I'd need about 10 bottles of water with me going out :)<br />Hydration on the bike is always one to watch for me.Duc de Gobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668407600014604176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-46798293484657052152017-06-25T13:29:49.457-07:002017-06-25T13:29:49.457-07:00Nice pics, Jon. Are there any plans to remove the...Nice pics, Jon. Are there any plans to remove the fire-scorched trees or will Nature take precedence?<br /><br />A session at the painting table is Highly Recommended for relaxation! El Gregohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255734917358886698noreply@blogger.com