The Empty Road Photo Thread
04-10-20 | 12:20 PM
#77
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Same Pass, different years and bikes. One of my favorite open road views.
IMG_0762_2 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Self Portrait. Riding Washinton Pass by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
washington pass by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
IMG_0762_2 by Matthew Pendergast, on FlickrSelf Portrait. Riding Washinton Pass by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickrwashington pass by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
04-10-20 | 12:42 PM
#78
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Empty road, vanishing point perspective, is to the cyclist what a carrot on a stick is to a donkey. Kudos to northbend for this thread and no disrespect intended to the donkey, a relatively rational being. 
04-12-20 | 04:25 PM
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Not exactly empty but I got this shot heading south on the 405 on a trip to Home Depot for some wet patch for my roof...its been a long time since I could cruise at 85 in the slower lanes or any lanes for that matter at 330 on a Friday.
Best, Ben
When was the last time anyone could do 85 on a Friday at 330 on the 405?
Best, Ben
When was the last time anyone could do 85 on a Friday at 330 on the 405?
04-15-20 | 10:29 AM
#81
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04-17-20 | 08:35 PM
#83
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04-17-20 | 10:33 PM
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I thought that red barn looked familiar; my photo was taken only the day before!
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04-18-20 | 12:28 AM
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Cedar Lake bike trail and Burlington Northern railroad tracks in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood. The Minnesota Twins baseball stadium can be seen in the background.
Gateway trail on the way to Stillwater Minnesota.
Bike trail Railway split along the Mighty Mississip in North East Minneapolis.
Bridge connecting Boom Island to Nicollet Island near Downtown Minneapolis.
Just thought I’d add this one for fun. It’s along the Browns Creek bike trail on the way to Stillwater Minnesota. This is the oldest stone arch bridge in Minnesota. It was built over Browns creek in Stillwater Township and opened in 1865. Known as the Point Douglas—Saint Louis River bridge, it was a piece of the old Point Douglas to Superior Military Road. It’s been abandoned now for ages and is surrounded by thick forest. It may not stretch to the horizon but that road is empty.
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04-18-20 | 12:43 PM
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7th Avenue at 52nd Street looking towards Times Square.
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2025 Lynskey Elysium, 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
04-18-20 | 01:03 PM
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04-18-20 | 04:29 PM
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I took a gloriously beautiful 30-mile ride on Tuesday. I ended up on a trail unexpectedly. You can see the Catskill mountains in the distance.
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04-19-20 | 10:09 AM
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Another one from the archive. Meyers Grade, 2015
Meyers Grade, 2015 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
Meyers Grade, 2015 by Matthew Pendergast, on Flickr
04-19-20 | 01:18 PM
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The streets are empty but the 4 train keeps running.
04-20-20 | 01:21 PM
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This thread makes me want to go for a bike ride. Love the views, y'all.
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04-20-20 | 06:07 PM
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Do it! The rides I've been taking in the last couple of weeks have been magical. Just what the doctor ordered for restored health.
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04-20-20 | 11:01 PM
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Former railway at sunset.
04-21-20 | 12:10 AM
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Not exactly empty but I got this shot heading south on the 405 on a trip to Home Depot for some wet patch for my roof...its been a long time since I could cruise at 85 in the slower lanes or any lanes for that matter at 330 on a Friday.
Best, Ben
When was the last time anyone could do 85 on a Friday at 330 on the 405?
Best, Ben
When was the last time anyone could do 85 on a Friday at 330 on the 405?
04-29-20 | 10:55 AM
#100
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