On Sunday, July 20 a couple weeks ago I took off on a bike ride on the Tulsa RiverParks. It was hot and I didn’t start until midmorning for various reasons so things got a little warm.
Sunday is a big day for Tulsans to get outside and ride their bikes, run, walk, whatever on the RiverParks. The traffic is mainly on the east bank so I started out on the east bank and went up and down the west bank just to get away from people.
Still, it was pretty busy but not overly so.
I was passed by almost everybody except…
…for people standing.
I always love going by PSO’s old Tulsa Power Station electric generating station. That sign looks really nice at night.
I got to my predetermined turnaround point and rested a bit and drank some water and then reversed course. I always check the weather apps to see which way the wind is blowing. I don’t mind riding into the wind on the outbound leg, that way I have the wind at my back going back to my car.
I was one hot, thirsty, old bike rider at the end! 14 miles all told.
I am linking with Skywatch Friday.
…too hot for me.
Your lucky to have dedicated bike lanes, over here they have to mix with the cars on the road which causes a lot of road rage from the drivers
You need to go early am – but you already know! Don’t overheat.
Great photos of bike race ~ thanks,
an artist reflects ~ (carol and ziggy)
Not sure why but having trouble linking in with your post for Sky Watch Friday????
Clear blue skies.
Nice to see you’re back to biking again.
It makes sense to heed the wind.
Looks like a fun ride. Glad you were able to make it.
That sure was wonderful. Thank you for taking us on the ride!
It’s wonderful to have dedicated bike paths. I love the vintage sign on the old power plant and can imagine how nice it looks at night. Enjoy your down time this week!
That sounds like a scorcher of a ride!
Great to see you’re back to biking again.
That’s great, Glad to read your bicycle ride.
Great clicks. Greetings.
I always seem to be riding into the wind, no matter if in or outbound leg 🙁
Hello,
Sounds like you had a nice bike ride. It would be too hot for me.
Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
I really like the old vintage building, looks like cycling is as popular there as it is here.
14 miles is an impressive ride. I enjoyed my virtual one thanks to your photos.
You are so smart to check which way the wind is blowing on your bike hikes. I love, love to see you out and about.
What mileage, especially given the heat. I like the bicycle shadows and the vintage sign.
Good idea to have a weather app. I miss biking, but it’s so hot in the Tampa Bay area. 100 degree F today. Again. It’s been like this for almost a week :-(!