The Empty Road Photo Thread
04-01-20, 05:30 AM
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Not nearly as beautiful (or quite so empty) as these wonderful landscapes, but possibly one of my more beautiful and desolate rides of late...
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04-01-20, 09:24 AM
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DD...where are those cobbles you rode to be found?
04-01-20, 09:28 AM
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empty greenway over empty highway
Mountains of VA ... they're with me
Bald Head Island NC
Mountains of VA ... they're with me
Bald Head Island NC
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04-01-20, 11:56 AM
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Cool pictures from everyone! Thanks for contributing.
More from the archives -
Open roads from my ride across the US last year (sorry, no open road pictures from Pennsylvania or Illinois) :
Maryland
The towpath by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
West Virginia
West Virginia ridge line hopping by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Ohio
Ohio ain't flat by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Kentucky
Some great riding in Northern Kentucky by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Indiana
A typical road in Southern Indiana by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Missouri
Roadside beauty by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Kansas
Mirage by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Colorado
I got over the summit before they opened the road to cars. by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
More from the archives -
Open roads from my ride across the US last year (sorry, no open road pictures from Pennsylvania or Illinois) :
Maryland
The towpath by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrWest Virginia
West Virginia ridge line hopping by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrOhio
Ohio ain't flat by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrKentucky
Some great riding in Northern Kentucky by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrIndiana
A typical road in Southern Indiana by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrMissouri
Roadside beauty by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrKansas
Mirage by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrColorado
I got over the summit before they opened the road to cars. by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
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Wyoming
Togwotee Pass by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Montana
Dropping into Virginia City by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Idaho
Near Kooskia by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Washington State
Yakima Canyon ahead! by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Togwotee Pass by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrMontana
Dropping into Virginia City by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrIdaho
Near Kooskia by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrWashington State
Yakima Canyon ahead! by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
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Originally Posted by CV-6
DD...where are those cobbles you rode to be found?
04-01-20, 02:10 PM
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Soapstone Prairie, Fort Collins, CO
DSCN1590 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
It’s not nearly as empty as it seems. What you don’t readily see is a highly agitated prairie rattlesnake that had just struck at me as I flew by at about 20 mph
DSCN1591 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
DSCN1590 by Stuart Black, on FlickrIt’s not nearly as empty as it seems. What you don’t readily see is a highly agitated prairie rattlesnake that had just struck at me as I flew by at about 20 mph
DSCN1591 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
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04-01-20, 06:53 PM
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At the end of my good morning Jamaica ride, I always stop at the same little shop, for a cold Heineken, or two. This is looking towards home from that shop...
When looking across the above road, I see a lovely pond that offers a cacophony of life to view...
This is the lane to my place. I ride the lane at least twice each day, in Jamaica...
And, of course, the cottage road back in Canada...
When looking across the above road, I see a lovely pond that offers a cacophony of life to view...
This is the lane to my place. I ride the lane at least twice each day, in Jamaica...
And, of course, the cottage road back in Canada...
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04-01-20, 09:00 PM
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more of a track than a road
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04-01-20, 10:02 PM
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Two from the Cascades 1200 in 2018.
Mt. Ranier National Park
Day 3 I think, probably heading back west over the Cascades.
Mt. Ranier National Park
Day 3 I think, probably heading back west over the Cascades.
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04-02-20, 06:17 AM
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Sawbill Trail coming into Tofte, MN
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Wet Michigan Springtime
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Nahahum Canyon Road, Cashmere, Washington
Cashmere up ahead by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Santa Rosa Creek Road after descending Cypress Mountain during Eroica California
P1080830 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Tripp Road? On the way to Hot Springs, Mt; Cino Heroica, Day 1
P1030491 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Cashmere up ahead by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrSanta Rosa Creek Road after descending Cypress Mountain during Eroica California
P1080830 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrTripp Road? On the way to Hot Springs, Mt; Cino Heroica, Day 1
P1030491 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
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I like this thread and something just struck me. The road ahead is a very big part of why I like riding bicycles so much. Not only is the next step in the adventure just ahead, but you will be going slow enough to actually enjoy the view and the cacophony of aromas as you sail away...
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Lee Drive, Fredricksburg
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Mason Neck, VA
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IMG_20180707_065512, on FlickrMason Neck, VA
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I shot this right in front of our house.
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Originally Posted by randyjawa
I like this thread and something just struck me. The road ahead is a very big part of why I like riding bicycles so much. Not only is the next step in the adventure just ahead, but you will be going slow enough to actually enjoy the view and the cacophony of aromas as you sail away...
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Descending Eighth St., West Wyoming, PA
Carverton Rd., with Francis Slocum Lake to the right.
Nice little descent here.
Heading down the Back Mountain Trail
Carverton Rd., with Francis Slocum Lake to the right.
Nice little descent here.
Heading down the Back Mountain Trail
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Originally Posted by randyjawa
The road ahead is a very big part of why I like riding bicycles so much. Not only is the next step in the adventure just ahead, but you will be going slow enough to actually enjoy the view and the cacophony of aromas as you sail away...
Like the overwhelming smell of eucalyptus as I rode up Haleakala
Maui by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrOr the dead silence being shattered by the sound of a raven calling on the Crater Lake Rim in spring as the snow just begins to release it’s grip on the high country..
The rim road by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
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Empty road behind? Somewhere over Afghanistan July 2012 from the Boom Operators seat on a KC-10A 'Extender'
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