Great Falls is a city in northern Montana, U.S., situated along the Missouri River where a large log has been spotted with three bicycles placed on top of it. The presence of these bicycles has been a mystery for many years, with no one knowing why they are there.
According to reports from the United International News Agency on January 23, since the fall of 2020, the three bicycles have been resting on a log in Great Falls. Despite discussions on platforms like Reddit, the questions of who and why they were placed there remain unanswered.
Reddit users joked that “this is the only place in Great Falls where you can safely leave bicycles outdoors without them being stolen.”
Investigating this peculiar phenomenon, KRTV reporter Quentin Shores explored various theories, suggesting that the bicycles could be a form of artistic display or perhaps a prank.
Rebecca Engum, Executive Director of the Great Falls Tourism Bureau in Montana, mentioned that she personally found the sight of the bicycles on the log to be an attractive impromptu urban art display, but she had no information about who placed them there.
Engum highlighted the complexity of placing the bicycles on the log, as it would require both transporting the bicycles to the log and securing them, creating a unique sight.
Local businesses in Great Falls often field questions from residents and tourists about the origin of the bicycles.
Natalie Carr, a local business owner, expressed her curiosity about how the bicycles were placed on the log, as did Krystal Pfleger, general manager of a pizza restaurant, who mentioned that customers frequently inquire about the bicycles, making them a popular topic of conversation.
For some individuals, the mysterious nature of the bicycles adds to their allure, with Tyler Warnick, a shop owner, jokingly suggesting a connection between the bicycles and the local baseball team, the Great Falls Voyagers, known for their alien mascot.
Shores utilized a drone to conduct a close examination of the log and bicycles, revealing unique features that had not been previously noticed. However, the lack of signatures or identifiable marks on the bicycles leaves the mystery unsolved.
Shores encouraged the public to provide any clues they may have, expressing determination to unravel the mystery surrounding the bicycles.
Overall, the presence of these bicycles on the log in Great Falls continues to intrigue and puzzle both locals and visitors, adding a touch of mystery and wonder to the city’s urban landscape.