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Old 02-18-13, 02:21 PM
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Fort Pitt bridge and tandem

Originally Posted by edtrek
Another Pittsburgh rider checking in.

Station Square and take the FortPitt bridge which has a walking ramp. There are two snug turns on this ramp for a bike with panniers, so maybe you go slow or stop. I do NOT think you'd want to ride a tandem across the Ft.Pitt bridge because of those two left-90-right-90 turns. Also, it is a climb to get across this bridge.
Good to know about the tight turns, although we could probably negotiate then by dismounting and doing a "wheelie" like we've done in elevators.

++ on the very detailed write-up.
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