Life on the Bike and Other FabThings has been about much more than motorcycles, especially through this very cold, icy winter.  Thankfully, photography and travel are a big part of this blog, too.  Now that warmer temperatures are finally here, I can once again combine all three.

Photo Credit: Cherie Yost

Seven bikes with ten friends riding, set out yesterday morning for Burnt Chimney, Virginia, a small community in Franklin, VA, near Smith Mountain Lake.  Led by Dave, we rode 150 miles on back roads and the Blue Ridge Parkway, where this view was our reward for the ride.  You’ve heard me praise the beauty of this part of the world many times, and this photo is just a bit more evidence to support the claim.

The next stop was Sunken City Brewing Company, a small, fairly new craft brewery near Smith Mountain Lake.

We were all so happy to be out of the house, out of the routine, and enjoying time with friends and on the bike.

Next stop: Mangos Bar and Grill at Smith Mountain Lake.

We toasted a return to warm weather riding, live music, good pub food, and friendship.

I wished I’d gotten this guy’s name.  He sure entertained the crowd, and gave me the opportunity to play with my camera.

(this is an advanced peek at my Monochromia post for Saturday … shhhhh)

What a great day on the bike!

We’ve built a Sunday ride into the weekend campaign schedule.  Saturdays are for knocking doors, and I’ll be on the phone making calls for four hours on Sunday evenings.

Photo Credit: Cherie Yost

But Sunday daytime?  It’s all about the ride!