Dreamy Draw Park Grand Re-Opening!

 

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August 20 - Chompie's

 

As it looks like Sunday might be a bit cooler than it has been, I thought maybe we could take a run up the Dreamy Draw and hit Chompie's after a loop through Paradise Valley. 

As it happens, Richard, Steve and the 4's are planning on Chompie's as well. I guess great minds think alike. 

That is, if the hurricane allows us to ride. I see the price of gas has spiked, since SoCal will have to be shutting down refineries in advance of the storm. Joy.

Rock on...

August 13 - Scott's Generations

 

Again we have a forecast of 107 degrees for Sunday, so the nearly circular loops will continue. Though I am running out of restaurants near the park. This week, it's Scott's Generations at 7th St and Glendale. Someday it's gonna cool off. 

Richard and the 4's will be westward-bound for The Cracked Egg at 35th Ave and also Glendale. 

Robbie Robertson passed away today, here is a song from Martin Scorsese's film "The Last Waltz", a combination concert film/documentary of The Band's last performance on 11/25/76 at The Winterland in San Francisco. Shine on you crazy diamond, Robbie...

August 6 - Scramble

 

Holy crap, another 116 degree day coming up Sunday. So, again, a somewhat shortened ride, stopping at Scramble on 7th St and Mountain View, so it will be a short dash home for everyone. Richard, Steve and the 4's will be heading south to Whatsaburger on McDowell. 

Rock on...

July 30 - Breakfast Club

 

Ok, until this heat abates at least a little bit, I'm going to stick to restaurants close to the park. So this week, it's the Breakfast Club at the Biltmore. 

Richard, Steve and the 4's are off to the International House of Pancakes, so be sure to bring your passport. 

Rock on...

July 23 - Zookz

 

It's going to be another scorcher on Sunday, so let's stick with the plan of a short ride and stop at Zookz, so everyone's ride home is a bit shorter. 

Richard, Steve and the 4's will be heading to Joe's Diner. 

Here's a cheezy 80's video from Bananarama. Yes, it truly is a Cruel Summer. Rock on..

July 16 - Luci's at the Orchard

 

OK, so it's hot. I see 117 for Sunday, so let's go about this a little different. How about a nice longer ride around Arcadia and end up close to Granada at Luci's. At least the ride home after breakfast will be short in the oppressive heat. Sound like a plan? 

Richard, Steve and the 4's will be visiting Country Boys in North Phoenix, most likely via the Dreamy Draw, I would assume. 

Rock on...

July 9 - First Watch

 

I have returned from the Land of Cheese and Ice Cream (and also Brandy Old-Fashions!). It was a great 4th, sitting on our friends deck 30 yards from Lake Michigan, and watching the fireworks in Manitowoc. A nice break from work, and I'm trying to finish the week that way, but I see the tickets piling up in my queue. 

This week, let's head up to First Watch in Scottsdale on the Dreamy Draw. Yeah, it's gonna be hot, but at least the ride home is mostly level then back down the Draw. While the 4's will be off to Moon Valley Cafe.

This came up on shuffle on my phone whilst sitting in a Southwest torture chair from Milwaukee to Phoenix yesterday, so I thought I'd post it. When D.Boon of the Minutemen was killed in an accident on I-10 in west Arizona returning to California after a gig, the other members founded this band, fIREHOSE. Rock on...

July 2 - Need a leader

 

I will be unavailable to lead this Sunday, and Dennis may or may not be there to substitute for me. So if you show up, you may end up tagging along with Steve, Richard and the 4's to Panera Bread Co. at Metrocenter.  I should be back to lead the 3's for the July 9 ride.

A song for everyone with birthdays in July. Rock on...

June 25 - Kiss The Cook

 

We haven't been to the West side in awhile, so let's head over to Kiss The Cook in Glendale this Sunday. The 4's group will be visiting Scramble on North 7th St. 

Rock on...

June 18 - Chompie's

 

It's Father's Day this Sunday, but I'm willing to bet the average dad wants nothing more than to sleep in. So maybe the restaurants won't be horribly busy early.

Richard and the 4's are cycling off to Whataburger, and since Regina should be back with us we're gonna show her the new Dreamy Draw and end up at Chompie's. It's gonna be a hot one, bring plenty of water. 

Rock on...

June 11 - Breakfast Club

 

Richard and the 4's will be taking in Mi Pueblo at Metrocenter this Sunday. Since I missed out on the Easter ride (when I was sick for a week), lets leave the Dreamy Draw behind this week and head back to Breakfast Club Sunday. 

Classic 60's song. Rock on...

June 4 - The Henry

 

Richard for the 4's will be exploring the new Dreamy Draw bike path up to Oink. Mike and the 3's are headed to The Henry via the Dreamy Draw and 54th St. over Mummy Mountain, so bring your good climbing legs with you.

Rock on...

May 28 - New York Bagels & Bialys

 

Richard and the 4's are venturing to Panera Bread on Central this Sunday, and while you may have gotten your fill of the Dreamy Draw last week, I have not! So let's head up the hill again and ride over to New York Bagels & Bialys. 

Sorry this is posting so late, but I didn't fly back into town until this morning- and boy are my arms tired.

One of the greatest songs ever written. Rock on...

May 21 - Matt's Big Breakfast

 

As the Dreamy Draw is to open Friday, you can count on us going up that way to the North Scottsdale location of Matt's Big Breakfast. Richard and the 4's are planning on The Cracked Egg. 

Here's another tune from one of my favorite bands, Fountains of Wayne. One of New Jersey's best. Rock on...

May 14 - Luci's at the Grove

 

Don't know about you all, but I am counting the days until the Dreamy Draw bike path reopens on Friday May 19. But... I have one more trip down Cave Creek to make this Sunday. 

Richard and the 4's are cycling to Whataburger, while Mike and the 3's will be heading up to Luci's at the Grove. Be aware I could be a few minutes late to the park, as Saturday night is the annual corporate party (which was last held in the spring of 2019). I intend to make it an early night, but once the dancing starts, who knows? 

Rock on...

May 7 - Biscuits Cafe

 

Richard and the 4's will be riding to Randy's, the 3's destination last week. I can attest that they are still the quickest breakfast in town, but remember it's CASH ONLY. The 3's will be heading north up to Biscuits Cafe, another nice day to enjoy breakfast al fresco. 

EDIT: The Phoenix Water department's weekly email says that the Dreamy Draw bike path will open the morning of May 19th! 

Rock on...

April 30 - Randy's

 

April 2nd was the last time I saw you all, really missing the Sunday rides. Perhaps that's why I am posting this already on Monday, thinking about where to go all day today. Per a suggestion, let's try Randy's in Scottsdale- remember, BRING CASH they don't take cards of any kind. 

Last week's Phoenix Dreamy Draw photos showed a long stretch of finished concrete pathway. So it's getting close, though not likely for this weekend. I assume they'll announce some kind of official ribbon cutting before the sweaty masses (us)  take it over. 

Richard  and the 4's are planning on visiting the Ranch House Grille, always tasty. 

Rock on...

April 22/23 - PMBC Meeting / Need a Leader

 

Both myself and Gary are otherwise engaged this weekend, but I wanted to point out that on Saturday, PMBC will be holding the quarterly membership breakfast at Philly's Sports Grill, which has agreed to open early. Richard will be leading a ride from Granada Park, leaving at 7:30 to the restaurant. Here's a link to the PMBC website regarding the breakfast, remember that it's FREE for club members (but bring a few bucks for a tip). I wish I was going, but I have a previous commitment. 

So on Sunday, you'll be on your own. I promise to be back on the 30th. Rock on...

April 16 - Riders Choice

 

I am still recovering from the illness that started last Sunday and caused me to miss the ride. I am on the mend, but I'm not up to strength yet. So I'll leave it up to whomever shows up, and perhaps take in one of the places Esther texted me of possible destinations. 

I wouldn't mind a text Sunday telling me where you might be going, as I would like to join you for a nosh. But riding up Cave Creek is NOT in any sort of recovery plan! 

This song is from the same 1972 record as last weeks annoying video. "Something/Anything" - Todd Rundgren recorded by himself, all instruments, all vocals (except for the live in studio recordings on side 4). I've been a fan for 50 years, yes Todd is God.

Rock on...