Bikes on Bridges
06-22-22 | 08:57 PM
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bridge past the hydro scheme to get to the hot pools in Tokaanu
06-23-22 | 09:30 AM
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Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
Cross-Marin Trial at Samuel P. Taylor Park. Same bike as below after the repaint.
Bay Bridge. That's my bike (same bike as above, before the re-repaint) and me on the left.
Bay Bridge. That's my bike (same bike as above, before the re-repaint) and me on the left.
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06-23-22 | 11:28 AM
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Excellent contributions, everyone!
Today, June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Agnes. The communities along the Susquehanna were devastated. I found a neat video of some 8mm footage taken just before, and right after the flooding.
This is what the Market St. bridge in Wilkes-Barre looks like today. That's my '72 Humber.
Market St Bridge, Wilkes-Barre, PA
A couple more bridges that span the Susquehanna:
Water St. Bridge, West Pittston, PA
Fort Jenkins/Spc. Dale Kridlo Memorial Bridge, West Pittston, PA
Today, June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Agnes. The communities along the Susquehanna were devastated. I found a neat video of some 8mm footage taken just before, and right after the flooding.
This is what the Market St. bridge in Wilkes-Barre looks like today. That's my '72 Humber.
Market St Bridge, Wilkes-Barre, PA
A couple more bridges that span the Susquehanna:
Water St. Bridge, West Pittston, PA
Fort Jenkins/Spc. Dale Kridlo Memorial Bridge, West Pittston, PA
06-23-22 | 01:27 PM
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Here's a slightly older (and sold) Carlton Continental on a slightly larger bridge over a slightly larger irrigation canal, since people seemed to appreciate the first one... And just for good measure, there's a '60s Frejus out in the same neck of the woods as well!
-Gregory
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06-23-22 | 02:09 PM
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Until about 5 years ago, there was a scenic truss bridge that crossed the Mississippi at Savanna, Illinois. It was part of the route of the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a ride hosted by the Quad Cities Bike Club. Crossing the bridge was always scenic! The bridge had a deck made of steel grating, allowing you to look down at the river, through the deck itself! A unique perspective, and maybe a bit dizzying while riding a bike.
The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....
Steve in Peoria
The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....
Steve in Peoria
06-23-22 | 02:21 PM
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Until about 5 years ago, there was a scenic truss bridge that crossed the Mississippi at Savanna, Illinois. It was part of the route of the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a ride hosted by the Quad Cities Bike Club. Crossing the bridge was always scenic! The bridge had a deck made of steel grating, allowing you to look down at the river, through the deck itself! A unique perspective, and maybe a bit dizzying while riding a bike.
The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....
Steve in Peoria
The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....
Steve in Peoria
06-23-22 | 03:13 PM
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Until about 5 years ago, there was a scenic truss bridge that crossed the Mississippi at Savanna, Illinois. It was part of the route of the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a ride hosted by the Quad Cities Bike Club. Crossing the bridge was always scenic! The bridge had a deck made of steel grating, allowing you to look down at the river, through the deck itself! A unique perspective, and maybe a bit dizzying while riding a bike.
The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....
Steve in Peoria
The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....
Steve in Peoria
06-23-22 | 03:25 PM
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Found a few more:
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06-23-22 | 05:07 PM
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I took my PX-10 out today for its first ride and took a couple of pictures for this thread while I was out.
Either the bike is gleaming, or I need to clean my camera lens. Maybe both.
Either the bike is gleaming, or I need to clean my camera lens. Maybe both.
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06-23-22 | 05:31 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
Steel grating on a bridge?
The fantastically named Bridge of the Gods over the mighty Columbia river.
Looking down, glad I had 42mm wide tires!
The fantastically named Bridge of the Gods over the mighty Columbia river.
Looking down, glad I had 42mm wide tires!
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06-23-22 | 05:45 PM
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