phx nyd

The ThNR happened to coincide with the first day of the new year. There were big plans but in the end everyone else bailed. I amended the planned direction by not really paying attention and just riding.

A proper ThNR involves a stop at the bistro.


















Gleaming the cube































































My new favorite snack, hawthorn fruit with chile.














Time for some trail.


















This gal was hauling the mail up galvin pkwy.

light rail

The new light rail debuted this weekend in the valley. 20 miles of track from Phoenix to Mesa.

I live a few blocks from the Northern most station, my office in Phoenix is a few blocks off line and when my office moves to Mesa next year I'll be just two miles from the Eastern terminus of the line. I realize there are lots of nay-sayers but this whole thing couldn't be better tailored to my needs. Plus kids love trains so it's a big win over here.

Saturday was the first day and we figured on not riding with long lines and two small kids. It was a wise move. 4 hour wait at 10. So we wandered around and had a look.






































































We went back on Sunday to ride the rail. It was still a two hour wait so we took one of the shuttle buses to downtown Phoenix and caught a ride back.














Each car can hold two bikes and if those are full you can stand with your bike.

The last of 2008

Tomorrow: The 1st light rail report. We're very excited over here.

Ho Ho

Late Monday night ride home in the rain. It was nice.

Happy Holidaze