The Law Screamed At Me While Cycling Odessa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 เม.ย. 2022
- My wife was sent to Odessa, Texas to do human resource work, and since it was paid for I decided to take the Restomod and check out the town. Wow, I had no idea what kind of area I mapped out on Ride With GPS. The Department Of Public Safety officer (DPS) literally screamed at me to get out of there. In the past few weeks, there had been a few murders and assaults in this particular part of town and I don't know what was going on today but it was a bit intense. That was exciting. LOL
Thanks for watching and all the best, Tony
In 2021 Odessa ranked 23rd in the top 50 most dangerous cities but as of 2022 it has moved to 91 in the top 100. Great job Odessa
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I'll be leaving Friday night and headed to northeast Texas for the "Northeast Texas Trail Gran Fondo". It's a ride from Roxton to Clarksville to celebrate another 50 miles of trail that has been completed. Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast so keep your fingers crossed for the safety of everyone on the ride. I'm going to do it as an overnighter and ride back to Roxton on Sunday. If you saw tonight's video I'll get back to the comments when I return. Thanks and have a great weekend. Atb, Tony
It definitely pays to do a bit of research on the level of crime, safety or lack there of in a new community when you are visiting by bike. Riding a bike past a crime scene can leave a person feeling very vulnerable.
Thanks for that reminder.
Yes Sir, two of my son live in Odessa and my wife is from there. We moved her Dad here because of how rough it was getting. He had lived in Odessa 60 years, said he moved there when the only side walks in town were around the court house. He passed in January at the age of 97. I took him back once and after driving around for awhile he said "take me back to my small town"!
I'm sure the changes were not what he had expected. At least he saw Odessa again. After passing through countless times on the interstate I really had no idea what it was like and I just happened to see the rough parts
Thanks for taking us along!
You're welcome Jeff and thanks for taking the time to watch. Atb, Tony✌
I went on a trip once and forgot the same thing that you forgot.
I like your bike. In fact I have a TREK Allant D7 with the same kind of mustache handlebar and a basket in front.
Most of all: I like your adventurous spirit and sense of humor!!!!
I took a bicycle trip up through Yellowstone National Park on my way to Jackson, Wyoming for Summer work and forgot my snow pants. I was in shorts, and it was snowing when I got to Madison Campground. I stayed there an extra night at the hiker/biker camp until the weather cleared. Great weather all the way into Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Well at least it was flat! thanks for taking us along on Tony's Big Adventure :)
I am so glad you made it back safely! That’s the problem following GPS in an area that you don’t know. All’s well that ends well! Thanks for the video.
Thanks Berenice. I was happy to be back in the hotel. I had no idea what kind d of area I had gotten myself into.
The police wasn’t kidding around. A fish big enough to fit in the back of a truck??? Is there even water in Odessa? 😂. Great video
Oh yeah Dusty, his voice was a lot louder in person. He definitely wanted to get his point across! If Odessa has a lake for fishing I'd be surprised
Flat cycling sounds good to me and that sounds like a prime excuse to go with your wife for this trip. One thing I would always do if I was in the US and that is whatever an officer tells me, or screams at me, don't have to ask me twice either! I am always forgetting things, we once went to a three day music festival (In Wales) and when I got there I found out I had forgotten the tickets, thankfully I knew the organiser or we would not have gotten in lol! Never went to the wrong hotel mind, especially wheeling a bike! Cheers Alan
Oh man, it's a really good thing you knew someone to get you into the festival without your tickets. Hahaha. I had to go back for tickets once when I saw the Rolling Stones in 1974. I was upset that they cost more than other bands. They were $10 USD each. Hahahahaha
Really liked this video! Thanks for recording
Thanks Will. I appreciate it✌
Do I ever go on a trip and forget something? To be honest with you, I can't remember if I ever forgot something or not!?!? I always wondered where Stonehenge was located, now I know... Well, until I forget where it is. That was so cool how all the folks in the Hotel applauded you safe return!! Thanks for the little tour Tony 👀✌
Stonehenge looked kinda small considering everything's bigger in Texas. Hahaha
Someone was actually having a birthday party in the lobby as I was passing through and had just sang happy birthday when the clapping started. Lol
Don't forget anything Memorial Day😉
Man Tony you have been getting into some crazy stuff since you started riding bikes on the channel. Who knew riding bikes was so dangerous. lol
Haha I think your right Chris. This reminded me of a video I did a few years back about I would rather be dropped off the the backcountry than the city any day.
Well even if Odessa is a little 'lively' I doubt any hotel, here in Scotland, would let you push your bike through the reception area. Especially a hotel you weren't staying in! So funny. Stay safe out there
It was funny Miles because no one asked me about it or asked to see what I was doing. I'm sure they thought it was a bit weird. Lol
I never forget anything. I’ve never forgotten a waterproof cover for my camera and realized it when seeing rain on the horizon, never forgotten my toothbrush multiple times, nor ever forgotten some delicious food I had my heart set on eating. Never ever.
Having said that, I’m glad you’re okay dude. I got a shot of adrenaline just hearing the officer shout the warning on TH-cam, I can’t imagine the adrenaline dump in real life haha!
Hahaha, yep we've all done it. Once I went to Gumo to hike Bush mountain and had to stop in Midland to buy shoes. Lol Shoes are important for hiking 🤓
@@BluecollarBackcountry Haha! You and shoes man :)
And people think the mountains are dangerous, lol.....Great video!!
Hahaha "right". I did a video about that comparison a few years ago. Thanks Paul ✌
Great video Tony. Bad neighborhoods are scary when on a bicycle. Especially when we don't have the false sense of security being in an automobile for a quick getaway... Ah, the benefits of combining business trips with pleasure can't be beat. I forgot chain lube twice. But you know what they say, the squeaky wheel gets the oil. So I remembered at my destination. Good luck on your upcoming "Gran Fondo". I leave Sunday to ride from Maine back to my home in Connecticut. Take care and stay safe, Steve
I threw in the Pee Wee Herman pic because I told my wife later, that was probably what anyone looking out the window saw. Haha Thanks Steve and I hope you're having a great ride home.
adventure for sure ;)👍 look kinda scary for sure thanks for sharing
That was definitely an urban adventure Todd. I don't think I'll repeat this ride. Lol
Looks like a unexpected Wild Ride
The other Odessa is almost as sketchy at the moment. 😟
Great little trip tho. 👍
I don't want to be at the one in Ukraine either. Odessa was named for the one Ukraine. Thanks for watching✌
Haha nice little spin on the wild side
The spinning turned to fast pedalling RG. Hahaha
Hey 👋 Tony , Man I tell you what , that scared me just watching this , glad you made it back to the hotel safe
Thanks Steve. I had no idea it was such a dangerous city. I'll do something else if we have to go back. Lol
@@BluecollarBackcountry 😃👍
I love the hilarity at the end when you realized Odessa was a rough place. The COPS theme.... HA!
Haha, thanks Henry. I have passed through Odessa for years on the interstate but never stopped or thought much about it. That was a bit of a surprise.
I guess whatever was going on, the officer did not feel like there was time to explain. Hope everything turned out okay. Keep em rolling!
It sure was a lot louder in person Don. Lol I didn't know it was so dangerous there.
😂🤣😂 OMGOSH!!! You have had me rolling in laughter 😂🤣😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Donna, I know you have heard of type 2 fun. This must have been type 3 where you look back and laugh. Hahaha
Hey partner, I never leave anything. Just--stoves, pots, tent poles, tents, tent stakes, food, forks, you know, things that dont have no use.
Glad you made it out unscathed. Those were not bike friendly streets at all. The lack of shoulders kept me off many local routes before I stopped riding. Maybe I'll pump up the tires on my old Diamondback this weekend and see if my achy body can handle it.
As a kid, my dad used to take us kids on bike rides and sometimes we ended up in the rough neighborhoods. He just said there was no stopping to lollygag for a stretch.
That's a great memory about riding with your dad. To be honest I have a few problems and when I don't feel like riding I make myself get out there and always feel better afterward. Free therapy 🤓
I guess I have to stick my hand up and say I'm from Odessa, live a county over now with slightly less crime but it's just as flat haha. You rode your bike down some busy roads and bad neighborhoods I wouldn't ride my motorcycle through brave sir!
I forgot something on my backpacking trip to the South Rim on Easter weekend a few weeks ago. I took my aeropress and some coffee to brew a cup but forgot a dang filter.
From one coffee drinker to another..... That's devastating not having a filter. Hahaha. I love the southwest rim. I did a video there with my daughters a few years ago.
So the best thing for your insides in Odessa, is the the insides !?. Also was wondering and hoping you made or will make a video from the Grand Fondo 50 ??
Hahaha, sadly in this case inside may have been a little better. 🤓 I had a great time at the Northeast Texas Trail Gran Fondo and I will have that video out on May 12th. I was really impressed with the improvements to the section of the trail between Roxton and Clarksville.
Ridin' through da hood in flip flops! Ha! Love it!
Yep, forgetting has happened to me.
It seems like I deal with it all the time. Hahaha
That was pretty good! Glad you posted the video. I’ll have to admit I’ve had to yell at a cyclist or two while either assisting other units or my own cases. Don’t take it personal, ha ha. Usually just trying to maintain a perimeter.
The camera looked farther away than what it was and his warning was a lot louder in person. He had my full attention and of course I didn't take it personally. I knew he was stressing the urgency of the situation. I'm thankful they do what they do. 👍
Do you know what they had going? We knew Aryan Brotherhood and others from there. Was all Meth and related in those days. I’m sure its all about other drugs now.
@@bryanschwertner3585 I checked the internet and local news but nothing was said about that morning although a couple of murders and assaults were mentioned from the last couple of weeks.
Always enjoy your videos! Be careful brother!
A different kind of adventure😆✌
Oh yeah! It was definitely an urban adventure Rudi. I'll leave this adventuring to someone else. Lol
I live in cChicago. It doesn’t get much more dangerous than this . Hell yesterday some one got boat jacked here . Yes boat jacked .
Wow, that's crazy. I never heard of someone being boatjacked. Thanks for watching✌
Some places are best left unexplored.
Oh yeah! Hahaha. Thanks for watching✌
How hasn't forgot something. I forgot my long handle spoon and had to make one, more like a paddle. Lol
Yep, we've all done it Senior. I bet your paddle spoon worked great ✌
@@BluecollarBackcountry the paddle got the job done lol
I think I'll stay in hilly, green, East Texas!
I don't blame you Rick. I'm headed to northeast Texas tonight. Have a great weekend. ✌
wayntoo many times indeed i have forgot somethin. no shoes in odessa doesnt sound like good thing. gotee lookin good👍
Thanks Brandon. I think the best shoes for this Texas city is running shoes. Hahaha
My in-laws lived in Odessa. That's the only reason to go there. No... wait...
Hahaha, the cat's out of the bag 🤓
Odessa is surely not the Kerrville of Texas....
Thanks.
I have to agree. Lol. ✌
Heard of Odessa over here, and here you are riding around town in thongs 👍
I was waiting for you to go full sovereign citizens on the cops and demand your right to travel 🤣🤣
I wasn't going full sovereign on anyone. I was getting the hell out of there. Bahahaha
Should have ventured to a local restaurant...
A good place not to visit 😂
I was definitely a learning experience Gary. Lol