Last Year I accepted the challenge to cycle every day of the month. I failed. The weather last year was wet. Very wet. Not having an exercise bike, I resorted to cycling by proxy, reading Andrew’s entertaining Good Vibrations. He’s off again this summer, so another wet April, I hope to comfort myself by reading the sequel.
This year I signed up for the challenge again, but acknowledged there would be several days when I would not be on two wheels. Some days I’d be afloat, some days the bus would be more practical for what I need to do and where I need to go.
So I am hoping today qualifies as two days. I was on my bike, so I get a nice tick for that. I also took some pictures.
I have posted photos of this wonderful piece of topiary before, but that’s no reason not to celebrate it again. Also, this time there are tulips.
Topiary Bike With Tulips
Had it not been for a park vehicle moving very slowly and with absolutely no regard for anyone else – no indication, blocking the path – I probably should not have realised there is a new cycling reference in the park. It must have been there when I went by this morning, but I didn’t notice it.
I am guessing that they are going to be planted with flowers, and I am really looking forward to seeing what they look like in a couple of months when it is midsummer. They look fabulous now, so in June they should be gorgeous.
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Great set of photos & just such clever work with the trees.
Thanks Julia.
Well, there are 4 photos so that may mean that you get 5 ticks for today. That will give you 4 days to read instead. 🙂
Brilliant, Pat! Why didn’t I think of that? That’s my time afloat sorted. 🙂
These are cool photos. Great find!!
Isn’t it a fabulous garden sculpture, so imaginative. Makes you glad to be alive.
Good luck on the bike Isobel. Great pics. I was fully intending to do the April challenge but got ill and am only now able to get back in the saddle. Maybe I’ll do May instead… 🙂
I think you probably complete the challenge most months Jan. 🙂
😀 Not this winter! But I only missed three days during last year’s challenge.
Well done you for getting on your bike! the little topiary is so sweet, what patience to create it. I look forward to seeing the flower bikes in a few months 🙂
I am wondering what they will grow in them. Surely flowers, but what sort?
I’d like to see some grasses to give it some feel of movement but suspect it will be summer bedding!
Maybe we need to open a book!
Can’t wait to see what they look like. Happy riding!
I had a quick look when I went by today to see if there were any plants but not yet. Or maybe I am wrong about the plants; maybe they will be covered with another material. Fun to see!
Very very cool photos Isobel! I am glad you are doing the challenge. Getting in the days you can is better than not having done it at all. I bet you love it! Guess what! I am a Great Aunt!! We just got back from a couple days out of town holding our Great Nephew! Born April 15!!
And having had my bike serviced, it no longer squeaks and rattles!
Happy riding april, Isobel! Suggestive photos!
Thanks Maria.