It’s taken almost a year but I am back on my bike again. I am fortunate it’s an e-bike because I doubt I’d be able to ride a regular bike without pain. However, the throttle takes away the need for peddling, so I can enjoy biking again with my husband. We rode the Confederation Trail twice last week. It is the old rail bed which except for one area along the coast, goes through the centre of the island.
The trail goes through farmland which is being harvested currently or will be in the coming weeks. Farm equipment was out in some fields, cutting hay in this case.
Gulls were busy in the hay, not averse to leaving the shoreline behind to forage in the freshly mown fields.
In some areas, the hay is already baled. By chance, the bale in the centre of the photo below looks like it has fireweed poking out of both sides.
You never know what’s in a shot until you see the result.
Most fireweed is gone to seed at this point of the summer. The fuzzy seed is easily carried on the breeze and distributed everywhere.
The last section of trail we rode is newly resurfaced. We turned around at a new bridge constructed over a marsh/pond area.
A cloudless sky was reflected in the surface of the pond, a mirror which created a rich deep blue.
A reflection of a clump of grass
looks almost as real turned upside down.
Riding along the trail surrounded by nature, with the wind in your face, provides a glorious sense of freedom. This month crickets add to the ambience. You can hear them through the breeze all along the trail, as if to summon autumn which is waiting among the trees.
The trail is well maintained across the island and is used by islanders and visitors alike. This cyclist is glad to be back there.
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These are beautifully taken.
Those pond reflections are lovely. We're glad you're back on wheels again, too.
Sooooo happppy for you!!!!!!!
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I am thrilled that you are back on your bike again - and what a gorgeous re-introduction.
Lovely photos, glad you are back in the saddle again, Cheers Diane
Hello,
It is great you are back on your bike again. Pretty scenes from the trail.
I love the water and reflection photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
As a young teen into my 20s I was always on my bike. Ten speed. Even after I got a car, I loved my bike. It was my way of getting out and about by myself, giving myself Pam time and doing my thinking. I would hop on it and there was not anywhere I would not ride. Now, I can't even do a exercise bike.
I’ve wondered about out your cycling and travails when we’ve been out on ours. It must feel good to get out again. It’s been days for us again. I don’t know when. Maybe tomorrow morning?
Well done getting back on your bike. I'm sure you missed it.
I haven't ridden in 40 years or so and I'm not sure I have the muscle memory to do it again. An e-bike sounds interesting though.
I do love the right/upside down photos!
So glad you're back on your bike! And I love your upsidedown picture!
When I read the title my first thought was a horse but a bike works too!
I quit riding just before e bikes came on the market. I had decided to quit when I turned 80.
Around here most people get two cutting of hay. Some time a third cutting.
Coffee is on and stay safe
that's great that you can cycle again. we have a lot of old rail tracks now being turned into walking and cycling paths. such a great re-use!
So thrilled for you Marie. Such idyllic scenes on this ride. Soon the autumn colours will begin to show.
Glad you are back in the saddle again. And love all your pictures! Thank you. :-)
Happy Bicycling! Glad you are well enough to bike.
Beautiful capture of the pond and sky. Such a deep rich blue is gorgeous. Biking trails like that are a community treasure
Oh what a joy to hear that you are back to paddle again dear Marie :)
I am happy and grateful for your recovery!
So true and beautiful is your last para :)
Your island is bursting with natural glory and cycle allows to explore it more indeed.
Heartfelt best wishes and prays for your come back.
Happy and safe cycling!
Those are great pictures! I especially love all of the water ones. The blues are so pretty. That looks like such a nice trail. They're working on getting funding for a nice trail here. I hope it works out. Glad you were able to get back on the bike.
The way you describe things Marie, is almost musical. I love how you say the crickets may be summoning autumn which is waiting among the trees. Beautiful!!
I'm so happy you were able to get back on an E bike and travel some different trails. It must have felt wonderful to be more free.
Love the reflexion photos too.
Sue
MArie, your photographs tell such lovely stories. Thanks for sharing them. I often wish I lived up there where you are. It seems so peaceful and serene. Glad you are back out and have an e-bike. I feel like I have traveled with you when I read your blog.
Congratulations for being back on the bike again- the e bike sounds like a good solution. Beautiful photos
That reflection is gorgeous!
It must be very flat on KEI. It is hard to cycle in Wales without coming across a hill!
Miriam and I walked several kilometres along the Confederation Trail and enjoyed it very much. We were surprised that we encountered so few other people. I don't know whether that day was an anomaly or whether it is not extensively used.
That reflection is fantastic.
Oh what a joy to hear that you are back to paddle again dear Marie :)
I am happy and grateful for your recovery!
So true and beautiful is your last para :)
Your island is bursting with natural glory and cycle allows to explore it more indeed.
Heartfelt best wishes and prays for your come back.
Happy and safe cycling!
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