Up hill battle by judithg

Up hill battle

We spent the morning collecting the new car and learning how it parks itself - a feature I am extremely likely never to use... It's very nice though and went over potholes beautifully when I took Monty to the river. He kept climbing over the back seats until I put the flip down lid thing back on the boot and he had to travel in the dark. He seemed to be very unimpressed but spent the entire walk trying to go back to the car. Anyway - we've put the old bars back in because he's definitely not going on the seats. I did take a few photos but this is one from yesterday - I'm afraid I've decided to be 'flexible' with posting photos taken on the day - I just can't sustain it any more! I was taking the nice pink bike yesterday when a more interesting subject came my way. Tagging for the theme as she came between me and my standard bike shot!
Super candid.
March 24th, 2015  
Just right for the in-between theme. She does look like she is struggling uphill even with just pushing. Well caught.
March 24th, 2015  
A bike bomb! Good for term she looks like she could easily mount that bike. What car do you have? Parks itself? Wowzer
March 24th, 2015  
@jennywren Castle Hill - it's pretty steep for us flat-earthers!
March 24th, 2015  
@lucypics Tiguan - you have to press accelerator and brake and it does the steering - it will also crash if you don't pay attention!
March 24th, 2015  
Wonderful shot. How does she ride the bike in that clobber?!
March 24th, 2015  
@pusspup experience would suggest 'slowly' but I'm a big admirer of our older cyclists - they've always done it and they do long distances even if it takes a while.
March 24th, 2015  
Great shot!
March 24th, 2015  
Good decision re the 'flexibility' Judith, you have earned your 365 stripes and more so :)
This is so Cambridge. Is that a Cath Kidston bag in her shopping basket?
The lady looks so elegant
March 24th, 2015  
Aw, how brilliant!
March 24th, 2015  
Oh bless her - it looks like a real struggle! Love your eye for a great image.
March 24th, 2015  
Fantastic candid shot...great composition, focus
March 25th, 2015  
Great shot....and color...
March 25th, 2015  
very good shot
March 25th, 2015  
Wonderful street photo, Judith! I love it!
March 25th, 2015  
Kim
Wonderful candid shot!
March 25th, 2015  
Her face speaks volumes... uphill struggle, on many fronts. Lovely capture.
March 25th, 2015  
What an awesome street shot. I like her determined demeanor. She really rides that thing, huh! Funny shot too.......
March 25th, 2015  
Love this candid shot. What a marvelous photo bomber...she seems quite resolute to make it up the hill, bless her. I am amazed to see someone a.) of her years biking, while b.) wearing nylons and pumps. You go girl!
March 25th, 2015  
@peggysirk You see a lot of ladies of her age cycling - usually on ancient bicycles as well. They tend to be of the slow but steady wins the race variety and you really do have to take a run at this hill (not easy as there are traffic lights and a busy junction right at the bottom).
March 25th, 2015  
This is a very interesting and great shot! One way to stay in shape as you get older...
March 25th, 2015  
Can identify with the uphill struggle! You don't see many headscarfs these days. Glad you're pleased with the new car.
March 25th, 2015  
Great shot. She doesn't quite look like she's dressed for cycling. Fav
March 26th, 2015  
Love that headscarf...in the Queens age group so a hardy soul......great exercise for her age. Between theme is ideal for this interesting shot.....unusual theme subject...how would you ever think of that?
Self parking sounds good....I bet you in six months younare using it all the time!
March 29th, 2015  
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