BIKE TRAIL 0101

Gullys, draws and spurs all the men they come down, and ride the trails around.

This is a short ride of a larger more difficult 3 mile trail. It is a challenge to some and fun for all. The trail is on private property in Northern New Mexico.

PORTION OF A SINGLE TRACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL

This trail is in the No Hunt Zone at Vermejo Park Ranch. It is 3 miles long. The video shows 3/4 of a mile of the trail. It is not built for the beginners. The rocky climbs, wicked downhills and rolling gullies make for a very difficult challenging ride. Each time it is ridden it becomes better. The video is 13 minutes.

Hiking at Vermejo Park Ranch

It was a 1 1/2 mile hike climbing 599 feet to over 8,000 feet elevation.

Stillwater Gravel Grinder Friday Warm-up

RIDING IN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY

There a lot of places to ride a bike in Pottawatomie County. Many dirt and paved roads to enjoy with friends. If you ride ten miles a day you feel so much better. And often ten miles will turn into twenty.

The Death ride is a hilly workout for sure. March 7, 2014 the wind was strong from the south. We cross the North Canadian River on the old Slover Bridge, and rode down Coker Road  winding around to Brooksville them west to Bethel Road and followed the road to Mcomb, OK. From Mcomb it was south and east to old 18 and then south to Sing Road. After a mile and a half, we had the wind at our back heading north for Shawnee. The ride was a tough 57  miles.

Pottawatomie County Death Ride

This part of Oklahoma have more than sixty ghost towns to locate, with names like Keokut Falls, Corners, Violet Springs and Moral. If you are a rider join up with the Pedalers for a ride. We meet at the Shawnee bike every Saturday morning at eight o'clock.

My Movie 5 Meredith, David & Kent

This is from the top of Thrill Hill to the new Jane's Bridge. This is south of Tecumseh, OK in Pottawatomie County. It is part of the Haunting Hills to Maud Ride November 15, 2014. I hope to see you then.

CLIMB THRILL HILL

Thrill is 19% grade.

This hill is part of the Oklahoma Haunting Hills to Maud Ride. This ride is November  15, 2014. It will start from the Shawnee Bicycle Shoppe on North Beard and Dewey Street at 8:00 a.m. It is 62 miles. You can eat breakfast in Tecumseh and lunch in Maud or Seminole. This ride is pavement and dirt roads. It is very doable. We jokingly call the last eight hill into Maud the Seven Hills of Hell. The ride is free to the public. Mountain or cross bikes are recommended. Maps will be furnished, and the route will be marked. A sweep will be made at the end of the day. For more information please leave a message on this blog. You can email me at oakblackhart.hotmail.com or call 505-699-2766.

THE RIDE

This ride is north of Shawnee, Oklahoma.

This is one of the best places to ride a mountain bike.

It is in the back country of the NRA Whittington Center.

THREE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE

These three books are available in e-books on Barnes and Noble and Amazon for $1.99 or paperback for $7.99. They are written for children 9 years old and up. Adults enjoy them also.

Arson in the Colony

Arson in the Colony is a delightful story set during a summer of childhood adventure. 12 year old Will and his new found friend Stacie set out to solve a string of thefts and arsons that are plaguing their town. This gripping tale transports the reader back to a gentler time and reminds us what it feels like to be young. A story that can be enjoyed by both young and old, Arson in the Colony is hard to put down and will leave you asking for more. 

Bicycle Bandit

This story tells the summer adventures of Will and Stacie. A purse snatcher is plaguing the community. Will and Stacie set out to solve the mystery with the help from her friends after her homeroom teacher's purse was stolen. This story is set in Southeastern Oklahoma, and tells a tale that young and old will enjoy.

Silver Saddle

Silver Saddle is a story of Hank Parker, cowboy and outlaw, in the late, Nineteenth Century. The story tells how the saddle effected Hank's life. At the same time, it is a story about about Will and Stacie on the trail of another mystery searching for a Viking treasure. The setting is rural Southeastern Oklahoma near Wilburton.