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 From Wikipedia: The word alley is used in two main ways: (1) It can refer to a narrow, usually paved, pedestrian path, often between the walls of buildings in towns and cities. This type is usually short and straight, and on steep ground can consist partially or entirely of steps. (2) It is also describes a very narrow, urban street, or lane, usually paved, which is often used by slow-moving vehicles, though more pedestrian-friendly than a regular street. There are two versions of this kind of alley: (a) A rear access or service road ( back lane ), which can also sometimes act as part a secondary vehicular network. Many Americans and Canadians think of an alley in these terms first. (b) A narrow street between the fronts of houses or businesses. This type of alley is found in the older parts of many cities, including American cities like Philadelphia and Boston (see Elfreth's Alley , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ). Many are open to traffic. Seldom (never?) f

Weather has not been cooperative this spring, wet, windy, cold, cold and windy, windy and wet, riding days have been limited.  Generally the same old loop routes south and west of town.  Easily accessible and most of the time winds from a southerly direction. One of the nicer days resulted in a ride south and west to CSX railroad Lots of wild asparagus along the right of way At one time asparagus canning was a major activity of spring here Remains of the asparagus grown in fields can now be found along various right of ways Lots of lilacs around town -- fragrant cycling! Lots of water in the North Fork is evidence of the rains View south on 7th street  -- low ridge is a glacial moraine Interesting sky over un-planted field The houses in the distance are in the Prairie Meadows subdivion Small boulders heaved up by frost action during the winter Closer View "15 minute rock collection"  All 3 Rock types can be found easily in many places