Taco Run 3.0
I had a great ride this morning with my wife. We left the house around 8:30 AM with the bikes in the van. I still have not convinced here that it's safe to take the bike lanes to the SA River trail.
Our goals:
- Check out the the newly opened section of the hike/bike trail
- Find a place to have a cup of coffee and a taco
- Spend some quality activity time together
Only 6.66 miles this time as our time for the ride was short. (Yes, I know that's an eerie number Muaha ha ha ha!)
However the time was well spent.
Mission accomplished.
However the time was well spent.
Our mid point was Oasis Cafe on Main downtown.
It's one of my old favorites from when I used to work thereabouts. The owner and cooks there are so nice and the tacos and coffee were excellent. There is no real place to park and lock your bikes but we left them by the door well within view from our seated positions. We felt safe leaving them there. I really recommend riding there and having a comfortable breakfast on your next nearby morning bike ride.
The photo recon was excellent as the location scouting efforts for this trip were well rewarded. I will mark several of these locations down for returning with the DSLR. There is an old abandoned grain company's grounds and buildings. This location was famous for a rather cool and eclectic market and shops till contaminated dirt was discovered on the site and cause everything to be shut down. I don't know what the current plans are for developing the site but it will undoubtedly be in character of the surrounding Southtown Art District.
Also on the trail is the underside of a Union Pacific Railroad trestle. It's cool. I never thought creosote covered timbers could be so cool. To my joy, a train was passing over head.
I almost lost my eye due to a total f()@k^%ng idiot angler deciding that whipping his fishing pole with hook on the end inches from my face was a great idea. I should have pushed you in the cold water moron.
Anyhow... (Pardon my tirade) Near the railroad bridge is a launching and recovery point for canoeing. If you like water excursions, here is a great opportunity to brink you kayak or canoe down for some fun. No rubber bottomed craft as the bottom may be rocky.
You really have to check out this place. I wish I took more pictures but we were pressed for time.
Also on the trail is the underside of a Union Pacific Railroad trestle. It's cool. I never thought creosote covered timbers could be so cool. To my joy, a train was passing over head. I almost lost my eye due to a total f()@k^%ng idiot angler deciding that whipping his fishing pole with hook on the end inches from my face was a great idea. I should have pushed you in the cold water moron.
Anyhow... (Pardon my tirade) Near the railroad bridge is a launching and recovery point for canoeing. If you like water excursions, here is a great opportunity to brink you kayak or canoe down for some fun. No rubber bottomed craft as the bottom may be rocky.
See you on the road and be safe.
More Photos of the morning breakfast:
Another Cup If You Please!
TRIP MAP
