The Empty Road Photo Thread
10-14-23 | 12:23 PM
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I asked if any of his Mercians had the barber pole stripe on the seat tube, and he said "no". I was a bit disappointed, since that is one of their signature embellishments, but I guess when you are near the Mercian shop, you get somewhat jaded with these things. I still think they are pretty cool. 
10-01-24 | 08:45 PM
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10-01-24 | 08:50 PM
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I never realized just how flat the Mississippi River valley is until I got just south of New Madrid. I could see 20 miles in any direction and, if I had a tuna can, I could have seen 100 miles in any direction. If I were to stand on my bicycle saddle, I’m pretty sure I could have seen the Statue of Liberty.
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Dreamin' of Bemidji Down the Mississippi (in part)
Plan Epsilon Around Lake Michigan in the era of Covid
Gold Fever Three days of dirt in Colorado
Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
Solo Without Pie. The search for pie in the Midwest.
Picking the Scablands. Washington and Oregon, 2005. Pie and spiders on the Columbia River!
10-01-24 | 09:00 PM
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10-03-24 | 01:13 PM
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I never realized just how flat the Mississippi River valley is until I got just south of New Madrid. I could see 20 miles in any direction and, if I had a tuna can, I could have seen 100 miles in any direction. If I were to stand on my bicycle saddle, Im pretty sure I could have seen the Statue of Liberty.
Most of the ups and downs are associated with river valleys, but there are a few spots where the ground just seems to have gotten wrinkled. Not sure how to explain it.
This particular road, Brimfield-Jubilee road, is almost like a roller coaster when done properly. Lots of fun!
On the plus side, the flat terrain does permit a good view of the weather...
Steve in Peoria
10-04-24 | 07:01 AM
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Sunrise Road, Mt. Rainier National Park.
01-24-25 | 05:56 PM
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Sometimes the empty road takes you through microclimates.
Started in the sun today and descended into a cold moist pocket of air fueled by nearby Snoqualmie Falls.
Started in the sun today and descended into a cold moist pocket of air fueled by nearby Snoqualmie Falls.
01-24-25 | 10:26 PM
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They're all empty roads in my area. I know somewhere I have even more photos. There are a couple I meant to post, but couldn't find. Southwest Colorado.
11-16-25 | 03:56 PM
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One of my go-to routes, picture taken this morning.
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11-17-25 | 01:48 PM
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Recent Columbia Gorge tour
Heading East from Cascade Locks towards Hood River
Further East from Hood River towards The Dalles
Northeast over the top to Goldendale
Turned north the way to Goldendale
Heading West on Glenwood Highway towards Trout Lake - Mt. Adams in view.
South out of Trout Lake on Highway 147
Heading East from Cascade Locks towards Hood River
Further East from Hood River towards The Dalles
Northeast over the top to Goldendale
Turned north the way to Goldendale
Heading West on Glenwood Highway towards Trout Lake - Mt. Adams in view.
South out of Trout Lake on Highway 147
11-17-25 | 09:38 PM
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This one, martl make my legs and arms hurt just looking at it.
I'd love to give it a try though.
Beautiful!
I'd love to give it a try though.
Beautiful!
11-18-25 | 12:29 PM
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11-18-25 | 01:05 PM
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Two recents from Boom Rock Road, Wellington, NZ split by one of Mt Ruapehu, centre of the North Island during a road trip north a few months back.
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11-18-25 | 05:03 PM
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Melrose Road, as it goes through Rockwoods Reservation. This is on the west part of St. Louis, Missouri. Lots of hills, lots of trees, and a good reason to have some low gears on your bike!
Steve in Peoria, a few hours from St. Louis
Steve in Peoria, a few hours from St. Louis
11-18-25 | 06:45 PM
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01-23-26 | 11:24 AM
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"I took the road less traveled by,
and that has made all the difference."
- Robert Frost, "The Road Not Taken"
and that has made all the difference."
- Robert Frost, "The Road Not Taken"
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