Stew Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Another awesome afternoon out on the bike. No traffic at all, well, I saw 1 car, 1 bicycle and 2 hikers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted November 9, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Stew said: ...I saw 1 car, 1 bicycle and 2 hikers And two cows... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 #LoveDandG Shared using GoPro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted November 10, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 10, 2020 I couldn't take it any longer the roads in Illinois just suck so I snuck up to Wisconsin for a little bit of Twisties nice day low 70s but windy I wasn't the only one who play hooky on Monday tomorrow it's going to be warm and then get back down to the normal low 50s this may be at for the year 19 days and counting to surgery 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinpa Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) Out today, I'm sure the last 75F day of the year. This covered bridge is the longest in PA, 270 ft. it is impressive. I don't like when you can't ride on them though. Edited November 10, 2020 by peteinpa 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fjray Posted November 11, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 11, 2020 18 hours ago, peteinpa said: Out today, I'm sure the last 75F day of the year. This covered bridge is the longest in PA, 270 ft. it is impressive. I don't like when you can't ride on them though. Looks like your bike would fit between the posts. I won't tell anyone. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinpa Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 six cameras on the bridge. 😮😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, peteinpa said: six cameras on the bridge. 😮😲 Gloves over your number plate, easy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member duhg Posted November 12, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 12, 2020 Retro is In. From today's ride. 4 https://ridemsta.com/oh-tmr/ Riding makes me happy. "Do it or don't do it - you'll regret both." - Soren Kierkegaard 2015 FJ-09, 60k miles, Hord Power ECU, K-Tech suspension, MC Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerMalc Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Why are some bridges in USA covered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 After an overnight storm, the sky cleared for a couple of hours this afternoon, so I headed to Caeverlock Castle. Lovely ride out, although I might need to switch to a clear visor soon, it was pitch black and raining hard on the way home. No biggie, visor up and no rain on face with the puig touring screen anyway. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member duhg Posted November 12, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted November 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, PowerMalc said: Why are some bridges in USA covered? According to Wikipedia: "The purpose of the covering is to protect the wooden structural members from the weather. Uncovered wooden bridges typically have a lifespan of only 20 years because of the effects of rain and sun, but a covered bridge could last over 100 years." Now it is a nostalgic fashion choice. I enjoy riding over actual old covered bridges just as a novel experience like riding through a tunnel. There are just enough of them left that they can make a destination/excuse to ride when all else fails or a good place to stop for a break. https://ridemsta.com/oh-tmr/ Riding makes me happy. "Do it or don't do it - you'll regret both." - Soren Kierkegaard 2015 FJ-09, 60k miles, Hord Power ECU, K-Tech suspension, MC Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted November 12, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted November 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, duhg said: There are just enough of them left that they can make a destination/excuse to ride when all else fails or a good place to stop for a break. I think I pitched the idea before, I but genuinely think we should start an 'Interesting Bridges and Tracers' thread. I've always been intrigued with bridge design (especially interesting older structures), and am always on the lookout for unique ones out in the wild. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinpa Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Wow! more pics of old castles Stew! Nice! On our covered bridges, they made them to look like barns so livestock could be herded across without panic. Edited November 12, 2020 by peteinpa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Just now, peteinpa said: Wow! more pics of old castles Stew! Nice! We've castles round every corner here Not joking, you can hardly move for them! Caeverlock is a wild one though, if you google it you'll see the shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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