Mohawk Park and North Tulsa

patrick_777 · 06-17-2008, 09:32 PM

Rode for about two hours today through Mohawk Park in North Tulsa. After the flooding from that area, I wanted to see what kind of damage was evident. Fortunately, not a lot. There was plenty of standing water though, and a lot more gravel under the tires than what I'm used to.

All in all, the trip was about 80 miles total. It was a beautiful day to ride, too: mid 70s and a slight breeze, the humidity was a tad high for my tastes, but this is Oklahoma.

Click the pictures for the Flickr stream and larger images.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-18-2008, 12:35 AM

Good looking ride, good looking bike and it's good to see you in full gear.

I love pictures,
Jonathan

patrick_777 · 06-18-2008, 01:00 AM

Thanks for the comments.

I'm going to take a cue from you and post pics of all the gear I wear.
I thought for a little bit that all of it would be too hot when it is in the 90s, but I think it actually keeps me cooler because the sun isn't burning down on bare skin.

warlock2008 · 06-18-2008, 06:32 AM

nice places to ride for cooling after work... nice pictures too ..

Gaugdog · 06-18-2008, 02:24 PM

I was going to try to ride yesterday, but my bike was still in the shop. I've been wanting to go through that area since Mingo connects Owasso, where my folks live, and Tulsa. Last I checked, Mingo was still a lake because of all the rain. Don't know when that'll ever dry up. I haven't got the courage to go on 169, and don't think I ever will. Cool pics though.

patrick_777 · 06-18-2008, 03:04 PM

Yeah, unless there's absolutely no traffic (yeah right) and no wind (ditto) on 169, I'm not even going to bother. Mingo connects from 76th all the way down to 11th, so the commute between there isn't bad. The flooding has subsided completely from the roads, but there's still plenty of standing water and that swampy smell. The park isn't a bad ride at all either, lots of long, smooth turns and really open sightlines.

Littlethumper · 06-18-2008, 06:41 PM

Wow,cool green scenery pics patrick! Very pretty and clear.
Nice sharp looking bike of yours too! :2tup:

Drive safe...

patrick_777 · 06-18-2008, 06:51 PM

Thanks! I just picked up a new camera so hopefully, more will be on the way.

patrick_777 · 06-22-2008, 05:09 PM

Rolled the odometer to 3000 miles yesterday afternoon.

06-17-2008, 09:32 PM	#1
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Mohawk Park and North Tulsa Rode for about two hours today through Mohawk Park in North Tulsa. After the flooding from that area, I wanted to see what kind of damage was evident. Fortunately, not a lot. There was plenty of standing water though, and a lot more gravel under the tires than what I'm used to. All in all, the trip was about 80 miles total. It was a beautiful day to ride, too: mid 70s and a slight breeze, the humidity was a tad high for my tastes, but this is Oklahoma. Click the pictures for the Flickr stream and larger images. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-18-2008, 01:00 AM	#3
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Thanks for the comments. I'm going to take a cue from you and post pics of all the gear I wear. I thought for a little bit that all of it would be too hot when it is in the 90s, but I think it actually keeps me cooler because the sun isn't burning down on bare skin. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-18-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
warlock2008 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bucharest Posts: 61	nice places to ride for cooling after work... nice pictures too .. __________________ Suzuki GZ250 Marauder - 2006 \| MotoGP news \| Rider
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06-18-2008, 02:24 PM	#5
Gaugdog Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 14	I was going to try to ride yesterday, but my bike was still in the shop. I've been wanting to go through that area since Mingo connects Owasso, where my folks live, and Tulsa. Last I checked, Mingo was still a lake because of all the rain. Don't know when that'll ever dry up. I haven't got the courage to go on 169, and don't think I ever will. Cool pics though. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-18-2008, 03:04 PM	#6
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Yeah, unless there's absolutely no traffic (yeah right) and no wind (ditto) on 169, I'm not even going to bother. Mingo connects from 76th all the way down to 11th, so the commute between there isn't bad. The flooding has subsided completely from the roads, but there's still plenty of standing water and that swampy smell. The park isn't a bad ride at all either, lots of long, smooth turns and really open sightlines. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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06-18-2008, 12:35 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Good looking ride, good looking bike and it's good to see you in full gear. I love pictures, Jonathan
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06-18-2008, 06:41 PM	#7
Littlethumper Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 144	Wow,cool green scenery pics patrick! Very pretty and clear. Nice sharp looking bike of yours too! :2tup: Drive safe... __________________ Get Quick or Die Tryin'...
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06-18-2008, 06:51 PM	#8
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Thanks! I just picked up a new camera so hopefully, more will be on the way. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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06-22-2008, 05:09 PM	#9
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Rolled the odometer to 3000 miles yesterday afternoon. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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