Basil and I checked out the new parking area at the Exton end of the Chester Valley Trail the other day. The expanded lot is painted; it looks as if they’re only waiting to put the occasional tree in place before opening it.
They’ve added fencing to keep the riff-raff out.
Later, Dr. Diarist, Argyll, Basil and I returned on a weekend. That new parking section can’t come a moment too soon. It’s too far to see clearly, but most of the cars in that front row are parked on grass, not the existing lot.
That sky! I love the raggedy extension of the trail here, coming up on King of Prussia. (It’s a town. I know, I know . . . . )
Well, the trail’s not actually raggedy, but the environs are definitely industrial for this short stretch.
It think this is an old rail bridge, but I forgot to double-check. It was about time for pizza, which was only a couple of miles/3.2 km away.
Basil and Argyll were pleased to get a chance to roll together. Things have been a bit mad around the Diarist place, what with a lot of (good!) changes, and all. The Bromptons have been feeling neglected.
Be patient, little guys — the new phase is almost over. Proper (and more frequent) riding will commence soon.
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Speaking of changes, is that a dark saddle I detect on Basil? If so, IMHO the tan saddle had an eclectic “Je ne said quoi.”
Sharp eyes, Saul, as usual! We’re trying out a third one. Details soon.
Hi Brommie,
Great to enjoy what’s available and I see y’all are making full use of the resources like the trail you have posted about. How nice!
Have a Beautiful Weekend!
Peace :)
Thanks, Chandra. I hope your weekend was a good one, too.
sais, that is
The boys are looking good. Is that a Brommie-made bottle holder I see on Argyll?
Yes, indeed, Cathy. It’s the Bar-ista modification Basil’s also used it in the past. It would be my favorite solution ever, if only I could figure out how to make it flip up or down without using a wing nut. My version is just a little too kludgy — and it scrapes the handlebars slightly when the attachement ring is rotated, even with a rubber buffer under it.