I've been able to get out on the bike more and it's been way better than running on the elliptical at the gym. While I was out one night this last week I ran across something by accident. An undeveloped area in Dallas that is lush and green from all the rain we got a few weeks ago. I didn't have my phone with me at the time so I went back the next evening so I could take come pictures.
These pictures don't do it justice:
Who knew that there was Shangri-La in Dallas?
How did I find this "by accident" you ask? I was riding along by a street lined with trees and thick shrubbery. Suddenly there was a dirt road leading into the trees. The "No Trespassing" sign made me hesitate only a moment and I thought: "no one will notice one guy on a bike!" As I rounded a corner the view of this valley opened up to me and it took my breath away. I was stunned!
There was a security person sitting in a truck, so I rode over to say that I would be leaving soon, but just couldn't believe how beautiful this valley was. He didn't seem to mind that I was there so I stayed for a few minutes enjoying the view.
Further down the main road I saw another dirt road leading into the trees. This time there was no sign. I actually got to follow the road all the way into the valley.
A good thing that came of all this too... I've dropped about 7 lbs and lost a few inches on my waist from all the biking! YAY!!
2 comments:
How far do you have to drive to get to your bike trails or are you lucky enough to have them close by?
Sean, the closest trails to my home is about 3 miles away. IN north Texas there are about 20 or so trails... all within about an hour drive.
This place is about a mile from home.
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