Miles: 19.88
Its been a while since I've made a new route. I'm due. Totally due. I forgot what it was like to go on new roads. I'm so used to making the trek to the lake that I don't notice the signs or realize that I'm automatically dodging potholes.
This route took me along Grand Boulevard. Hence the wonderful pun in the name of the route. Grand me through Nichols Hills; with its ever changing quality roads and constant grounds keeper trucks coming and going. It took me along the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club which surprisingly smelled like fresh grass and cigar smoke. I thought the smell was very fitting. I passed Chesapeake once I was on 63rd st. I am always really impressed by those buildings.
One bit of bad news the bridge was "out" on Grand when I went south of 63rd St. *So I had to find a detour.* Actually the bridge wasn't out, they were just doing construction nearby and want to keep everyone away. So I stayed away.
There is actually a bike path on Grand around 58th st! But you can tell from the picture I wasn't using it.
I passed by the zoo and was very thankful for the path along the road at this rather quick part of Grand. It must be really sad at the zoo right now. School has started so I bet it has slowed way down. The concessions stands are all closed. No one was pedaling a swan boat in the lake.
More bike paths over by the OKC Railway Museum. This one follows the railroad quite a bit south. If I had known about it I would like to follow it for fun. But my path took me a different route.
And across the street lay where my son would like to spend all day going in and out of trains.
Coming up to the capital building. I am way out East at this point.
And finally, my crown jewel. I MADE IT!!!
Although I wouldn't suggest pedaling on 23rd St around the capital. I was scared to death when I went under Lincoln. It was dark and I doubt drivers could have seen me very well. My reflective shoes and Road ID were probably not enough.
Overall a good trip. This was not something I would like to do everyday though. The stoplights on 30th st had me come to a complete stop before giving me the green light. DANG YOU!!!! And there are lots of other stops along the way. And not to mention, I've been spoiled by doing nothing but going around the lake. So I am not used to real roads any more.
Cheers,
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