A year ago I was pushing the bike after an electrical breakdown; a similar fall day greeted me so I took my chances (though after this years ironing out the electrical creases with less of a worry!) and headed out for some refreshing autumn air. It turned out to be a perfect ride, apart from some slow traffic in spots, but we managed a few choice miles under the last vestiges of the luminous rusts of “fall color”.

The tank looked splendid under the blue skis and earthy backdrop. All we needed was a twist of the throttle and the twin romped along at a pleasant clip.

Sheridan Road had the usual cyclists and Sunday drivers, all obviously looking for the same smile inducing journey. A last hoorah before the dreary tones of winter settle in.

What a photogenic little bike she is… just plays up to the camera. Especially with a firework arboreal setting as  fiery as the Northshore in October.

A few self portraits of us zipping along are included for a touch of action. The well-to-do homes of the northern suburbs can keep their castles and palaces!

Sheridan Road has a few perfect spots where the combination of corners, hills and dips converge to provide enjoyable swoops on the moto. Dappled trees provide a calming rhythm of light and shade.

Fun Achieved!

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.”

Henry David Thoreau

Colour: Reds, golds, yellows, browns, greens… yes it’s Fall here in Northern Illinois. A chilly ride out after a summer of warms spins. Nothing a few extra layers can’t handle.

What better way to spend an early Saturday morning in late August; when the air is just perfect.

…I gotta wear Shades!

Brit-Iron in black & white: light ‘n’ shadow: shiny and ebony. More delights from the M&R day.