03-01-2017, 11:01 AM
On the subject of corner warning signs, up here in the Pacific Northwest we have some forest roads that are mostly or completely unsigned. I'm not sure if they are on state land or national forest, but turning onto them you will see a speed limit and shortly after a sign that says "no cautions," or something like that.
Because the roads are through mountain forests, they have some of the most interesting curves available. You name it, fast, slow, any kind of radius change, smooth, rough, etc. Most were originally roads for log trucks, so the survey was minimal at the time. When they were paved for recreation, the roads were improved (straightened, corners radiused), but not much.
I find these unsigned roads totally refreshing to ride. They require a different kind of concentration and flow than when on lowest common denominator signed roads. It is a unique experience; clear your mind, forget the speedometer or what any warning sign is telling you, rely on your vision, stay poised for surprises, maintain a pace, but also maintain a (healthy) margin. It creates a free blissful state, with the only distractions being scenery and wildlife.
I think the first time I experienced this bliss was riding Yellowstone for the first time, 30-some years ago. It was late September so I had the park roads almost to myself. I was there in 2015. They have much more signage now. Bah!
Gus
Because the roads are through mountain forests, they have some of the most interesting curves available. You name it, fast, slow, any kind of radius change, smooth, rough, etc. Most were originally roads for log trucks, so the survey was minimal at the time. When they were paved for recreation, the roads were improved (straightened, corners radiused), but not much.
I find these unsigned roads totally refreshing to ride. They require a different kind of concentration and flow than when on lowest common denominator signed roads. It is a unique experience; clear your mind, forget the speedometer or what any warning sign is telling you, rely on your vision, stay poised for surprises, maintain a pace, but also maintain a (healthy) margin. It creates a free blissful state, with the only distractions being scenery and wildlife.
I think the first time I experienced this bliss was riding Yellowstone for the first time, 30-some years ago. It was late September so I had the park roads almost to myself. I was there in 2015. They have much more signage now. Bah!
Gus