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Winter’s End

Or so we’re claiming.  A bunch of us got together earlier in April — like several weeks ago, sorry Lisa! —  to ride together for the first time in far too long.  Saul was with us originally, and we lost a few others, too, to previous commitments (or maybe to the horrendous wind — a bane on the outgoing trip, but a boon on the return).

gr-grAs a result, I only got four of us in this photo, midway through our ride.We took the Chester Valley Trail from Devon to Exton and back, a distance of about 24 miles/38.6km.

Along the way, we made some pretty thrilling discoveries:  At Exton, where we turned around, we found a combined human/canine water fountain (that’s it behind Basil). The gap in the top of the column is an indentation and spout for filling water bottles — a nice touch!

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But that wasn’t all.  Around the corner, Mike discovered a mechanic’s station, complete with a bike stand, an amazing collection of tools, and a tire pump with both Presta and Schrader fittings.

hc-mgThis one is a Dero Fixit station. Don’t have a clue how to proceed?  If you have a smartphone, you can scan the QR code to find out what to do.  Brilliant, isn’t it?

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This one was donated by Malvern Federal Savings Bank.

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There’s another, bright orange, Fixit station in front of the PNC bank just around the corner from the Target/Wegman’s complex at Route 29 on the Chester Valley Trail, donated by PNC.  Now that’s community banking at its finest!

2 replies on “Winter’s End”

Hi Brommie,
Long time no visit (I didn’t visit).
I am happy to note that you are still blogging and riding – great going!
Thanks for visiting my blog, even though I haven’t visited you in a while – much appreciated!
The pump and the repair station setup look rock solid.
I have been thinking about asking my employer to have a bike repair station on premises.
Glad your ride, in spite of the wind, was enjoyable.
Have a Beautiful Day!
Peace :)

Chandra, you’ve come back from your wanderings inspired to envision a dream world: A bike station at work! What a fabulous idea! Or, of that seems too restrictive for corporate dollars, maybe your employer would spring for one in the wild, nearby, to serve the larger community, too?

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