my bike commute

not everything is so scenic; there are some awkward crossings at douglas ave and hwy 169, as well as some not-so-scenic warehouse / industrial buildings.  but for the most part, this is a very lovely 8+ mile ride, and about 3/4 are off-road trails.
       
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1. golden valley country club		 bike17
2. new golden valley trail
along union pacific railroad		 bike16
3. scenic golden valley		 bike15
4. more golden valley
       
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5. beginning of path in
plymouth - regional trail		 bike13
6. bridge #1 over
wetland along railroad		 bike12
7. scenic view from
wooden bridge		 bike11
8. scenic cattails
       
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9. bridge #2
over wetland		 bike9
10. more cattails		 bike8
11. more cattails		 bike7
12. crossing; my path goes
to the right (along medicine
lake); regional trail goes to
the left across street along
 railroad into western MN
       
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13. southern end of
medicine lake looking north		 bike5
14. medicine lake		 bike4
15. middle of medicine
 lake at sunup		 bike3
16. waterskiers on
medicine lake (7:30 a.m.)
       
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17. trail along western
side of medicine lake
(heading north); the road
is to the left, on top
of the rise		 bike1
18. scenic trail view (down
into wooded bluffs)
near my office