Today I went exploring on roads I'd never ridden on before (well most of them). I've ridden in the area, but had never traveled this way before. I left from the Lake Arcadia project office and headed towards Luther. I knew the general direction I was heading, but didn't have a map (looked at the gazetteer closely last night). I'll let the pictures tell the story. There's a LOT of them- grab your popcorn now- or just scroll to the bottom and get it over with.
I love Oklahoma windmills
so I get to this intersection- the map shows the road continues 2 more miles
but this is what the road looks like... um, I don't think so. Guess I'll head north
Uh- I thought the first rule of Fight Club was not to talk about Fight Club.
I certainly don't think advertising where your Fight Club is located is allowed.
I think all stop signs should be changed to this
well somebody stole the street sign so I'm not sure if this is the right street to turn on or not.
It's close to where I need to turn, so I take a chance and head north.
a mile later I realize I made a mistake. I should be one more mile over.
I'm running really low on water, but backtracking to get to Luther is 4 miles.
If I turn around now I can be at Pops in 7 miles. There might not even be a c-store in Luther.
What to do. What to do?
I'm certainly NOT riding on Rt. 66 for the mile or so to get to Luther.
That road is narrow and VERY busy.
I decide to turn around and head to Pops. While climbing up this really tough hill, I'm rewarded for my slow ascent. $.60 for the found money jar. Woo hoo!
A mile later I see this
I take a chance and head down the road. Most of the time a bike can get around it, but a car can't. A mistake here means adding more time to the ride and my water supply is getting scary low...
Yup- the road was passable for me. That's one big hole!
I *LOVE* closed roads- I can ride all over like a crazy person.
So I'm flying along (well, crawling) and I hear a loud roaring noise to my right.
I know there's a creek there, but it sounds like rushing rapids. Like Grand Canyon rapids loud.
What is causing that? I see a little footpath so decide to take it and see where it goes.
Wow! This is very cool!!! What a reward for a little exploring. It's beautiful (well, except for the redneck trash left behind).
Passed a beautiful tree farm.
I wanted to go pick some trees out and strap them to the bike to take home.
And right on Rt. 66 there is this neat historical marker. I had no idea!
Finally! POPS!!! Cream Soda= sugary goodness!!
The bike and I take a little break and enjoy looking at the beautiful sky.
Uh oh- another road closed sign. No worries- again I was able to sneak by.
The nice construction worker told me to go by, but to be careful. Thanks, man!
After the ride- glad to have had a problem-free and exciting adventure.
6 comments:
I thought of you on one of my Colorado rides. I found a small wallet with $58 folding money, a debit card, drivers license, and ID. That's a lot of Found Money. I am sending it to the address on the IDs. What is the best way to mail it?
WOW! That's a found money winner! I'm glad an honest guy like you found it and not someone else (and I'm sure the owner will be glad, too).
Mail it priority in a padded envelope. Rian said to just keep it. Just kidding.
I wonder how big of a fit the person had when they realized it was gone. Panic city!
Hey, I think that's my 60 cents! We were in that area riding last week... jk, lol. Cool ride you took, I like rides where you don't know where you are or where you're going. Just meandering.
Where is the project office where you park? Do you have to pay or is outside the actual park.. sorry for all the questions!
Well, thank you for dropping your money just when I needed a break going up that hill.
I'm not much of a wanderer. I like to know my route and where I'm headed. This was a first for me. It was fun (except that I was dangerously low on water- even tho I carried as much as I always do).
The project office is the last turn in off of 2nd street (heading to Arcadia) before you go down that big hill on 2nd. There is a sign that says "Arcadia Office" or something to that effect. It's where the mtn bike trails start. You don't have to pay to park there. There is an upper level parking lot (gravel) and a lower level parking lot by the project office. There are restrooms there also (they are always open even if the office isn't).
I sometimes worry about my safety out there all alone on not-so-well traveled roads. I've never had an incident, and I think being a girl is sometimes better because I don't think people will provoke you as much as a man in spandex. I need to carry mace (or a pitt bull) so I won't feel so vulnerable sometimes. Maybe a whistle or a pocket knife...
I mailed it today. One month after I found it. Hope it gets back to the guy. I won't know.
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