Ovid's Top Five Bike Rides

A news article was titled "The World's Top Ten Bike Rides." My mind quickly considered the chariot ride of Phaeton, and although it was fatal, it seemed to be quite the trip. I have decided to report on "Ovid's Top Five Bike Rides," and here it goes:

5. Cadmus's Course:
This path is not specifically marked out, but it has a few guidelines. First, travel around the world as if looking for your lost sister. Once you have given up, determining she is nowhere to be found, go ahead and meet with a prophet. Continue on the bike ride until you come across a white ox lying down on the ground. In reaching the spot where the ox lies, you have completed the journey!

                                      

4. Trip to Hades:
This adventurous ride is one that is never forgotten (as long as you are not a shade, of course). In this course, you can enter through the "tall gates of Taenarus down to the world of Death and flowing Darkness." Throughout the ride, you will see the "streets of Tartaus [as they wind] in Hell" and the famous eternally punished men: Sisyphus, Tantalus, and Ixion. By passing back through the Styx you have finished the course.

3. Perseus's Pathway:
This ride pleasantly begins in the garden of the Titan Atlas, but it quickly turns plenty hard as you ascend the mountain of stone. (Interesting Fact: Made of the Titan Atlas, this mountain actually supports the heavens.) Following the mountain trek, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful coral along the Ethiopian shore. Continue to travel around the world, and be sure to take note of the "annoying" look of the people who have been turned to stone by the forerunner Perseus. Watch out for toxic snakes as your race to the finish line at Seriphos.

2. Medea's Mad Bike Ride:
It is best to ride this course as if you are guilty of many crimes. Don't ask why, that is just the way it is. Begin this journey at the Mount Pelion, and continue gaining altitude to reach the top of Mount Othrys. On the downhill ride be sure and look for the "huge writhing serpent carved out of stone." Continue through Ida's forest, to the sandy shores (don't mind those "unearthly noises"), to the "town of old Eurypylus."If you have the determination to continue on, you will soon see the "great walls of old Carthaea"on the island Cea, and then Hyrie's lake along the valley, where you may see a beautiful swan. If you still desire to complete the entire journey, pass through Pleuron, the island Calaurea, Cyllene, the "house where old Eumelus lived and grieved" and finally reach the endpoint of Corinth. Good look.

1. Phaeton's Ride:
The best part of this ride may be the starting point: the palace of the sun. You have to make sure to check out the artwork on the doors. Also, be sure to know the safety precautions. You MUST steer a middle course through the sky and maintain a medium altitude. As you start off on the course, make sure and take note of the view of the constellations; it is a stellar view. Watch out for stars and clouds, and be sure to abide by all the rules and maintain control. Otherwise you may have an unpleasant meeting with Jupiter's lightning bolt.