Monday, August 21, 2017

Colchester Streets Challenge - Lake Views, Dirt Roads, and Neighborhoods

I've been plugging along, ticking off more Colchester miles to, hopefully, fulfill my quest to ride all of Colchester's public streets in 2017. Sometimes I encounter the Mr. Ding-a-ling truck, it's driver passing out ice cream treats to anxious cyclists.

I get a kick out significant street signs. Will Superman fly overhead?

Colchester has a lot of dirt roads, this one jutted onto a peninsula, lined with quaint lakefront homes on Porter's Point.

Sometimes I feel like I'm pedaling on private land, but my map indicates otherwise.

My husband accompanies me on several outings, looping neighborhoods and a one-way ride towards a Winooski delta park, except we turned back because of deep water.

I have nearly finished one section of Colchester, though there are many more to go. So far I am surprised at the number of duplexes, Entire neighborhoods consist of duplexes. Others have single family homes, one has a neighborhood pool. One interesting neighborhood sported an abnormal share of homes angled outward on corner lots.

Riding Colchester's roads has been a sporadic affair. I've been busy with other summertime events, but once the weather cools off, I'll get back on a regular agenda.

8 comments:

  1. Is the ice cream vendor really called Mr Ding-A-Ling?

    Sorry, had to ask.

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    1. Yes, the ice cream truck is really called Mr. Ding-a-ling. They come to our office too! Website here: http://www.mrdingaling.net/

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    2. I did however edit the blog post to reflect that the vendor passes out treats from the Mr. Ding-a-ling truck.

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  2. This post was full of giggles for me...

    I agree, I'd be entertained by a "Lois Ln" street sign as well... likely, my amusement would last far too long. It's the child inside of me, I suppose.

    I am also amused that the ice cream truck is called Mr Ding-a-ling. Very fun.

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  3. Looks really sweet to me, deep water aside!

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  4. Looks like you've got some nice places to ride in Colchester. What make is your saddle?

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  5. Nashbar FC1
    http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_541067_-1___205001

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  6. I always worry about riding on private land when I find myself on secluded roads like that. Great pictures.

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