Cycling in Spring

 
For a number of reasons the past two years I didn't start riding my bike until the middle of June. Already I have done three trail rides. First was the short Zumbro South here in Rochester back when the bluebells were blooming. Then the past two weeks on the Wild Goose Trail near Horicon March in Wisconsin and the Douglas Trail here in the Rochester area.

It is really a joy to get out and ride again. The Wild Goose Trail is a crushed stone trail while the Douglas is paved.

But the differences in flora and fauna- nah. It's all wonderful.

Like the columbine blooming ...

and the Indigo Bunting hopping, both in Wisconsin ...

But there are surprises - such as this old rooster along the Douglas Trail ....

and no matter how common the flower, even phlox will show its beauty.