May 2024 Bike Pics, Rides, n Good Stuff

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I didn't get to ride much in the early part of the month, but there was still a lot of bike activity overall.

May was a month with a big influx of fixer-uppers - lots of fun possibilities...

Huffy Vintage 10-speed (looking for a new home after a little cleanup and tuning)

Giant ATX760 (waiting for a resto-mod + new yellow paint)

Mid-60's Western Flyer (Patina, Paint, or Klunker?)

So much history in that paint

I decided to go with Patina - a coaster brake hub and a new chain are on the way.

Convert to 1-speed, add brakes + seat, find a new home?

Better as a bike or a donor?

After several great years, the Specialized went to a new home
Godspeed, Abraham!

Clapp Park (May 22)






A McAlister Lunch Ride (May 24)


Maiden Voyage on the Single/Fixie (May 23)


Alley Hopping (May 25)





Lunch Ride at the Lubbock Lake Landmark (May 29)
(I've posted a more detailed version of this ride over at Mesquite Hugger)






Okay, that's it for May. I'm hoping to have more to share for June and I'm hoping that you have many adventures too! Be sure to drink a lot of water, avoid extreme heat, be kind to those around you, pedal hard, and pay attention to every blessing no matter how small.

I'll see you next month, friends! 









Location: Lubbock, TX, USA

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