The Empty Road Photo Thread
04-07-20, 02:55 PM
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sometimes it is nice to just cruise the flat cornfields around here, but other times it is fun to get on a roller coaster.....
Brimfield-Jubilee road, for anyone curious.
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Brimfield-Jubilee road, for anyone curious.
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04-10-20, 12:20 PM
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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
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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. 
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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?
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When was the last time anyone could do 85 on a Friday at 330 on the 405?
04-12-20, 07:21 PM
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04-17-20, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by northbend
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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, 12:33 PM
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Calgary-Vancouver bike tour. This was taken on the Old Kamloops Highway 5A I believe. Nothing like riding in 35° c weather with an open road to yourself.
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7th Avenue at 52nd Street looking towards Times Square.
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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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This thread just give me wanderlust, even if these are just snapshots or you normal "beaten path".
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Another one from the archive. Meyers Grade, 2015
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The streets are empty but the 4 train keeps running.
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This is around 9200ft IIRC. Bighorn Mtns, WY
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This thread makes me want to go for a bike ride. Love the views, y'all.
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Originally Posted by Jadesfire
This thread makes me want to go for a bike ride. Love the views, y'all.
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Former railway at sunset.
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Originally Posted by xiaoman1
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?
