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Old 08-27-23, 04:56 AM
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Brand new trail bridge. This shot was taken two days before it was officially opened.


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Somewhere in France, on the way from Brest to Paris.
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On the Colonial Parkway today outside of Yorktown Va. An empty road for a moment. The traffic was surprisingly light.
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Bormio Italy warm up ride before Haut Route Dolomites.
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Originally Posted by biker128pedal
On the Colonial Parkway today outside of Yorktown Va. An empty road for a moment. The traffic was surprisingly light.
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Old 08-30-23, 03:05 PM
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A road to me...

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Old 08-31-23, 08:07 AM
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That's beautiful! Make sure you take a picture of you and your bike at the peak!
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Old 09-01-23, 02:26 PM
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Recently paved section of Cienega Rd. A couple of miles south of Hollister. I’ve never thought about stopping here before cause it’s at the end of a nice descent and I’m carrying some good speed.
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Old 09-03-23, 07:12 PM
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That's beautiful! Make sure you take a picture of you and your bike at the peak!
Haha. My brother has climbed it multiple times. Me, I don't like heights...
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Old 09-08-23, 04:09 PM
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Just over the hill from Aromas, CA on Carr Ave.
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Somewhere in SW Wisconsin on a nice day in August -



Roller coaster not too far ahead!
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Old 09-11-23, 02:48 AM
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A view to the top of Exmoor on yesterday's Great Exmoor Ride.

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Old 09-17-23, 07:07 PM
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Not exactly an “empty road,” this branch was partially blocking the way


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Old 09-17-23, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by eja_ bottecchia
Not exactly an “empty road,” this branch was partially blocking the way
Eucalyptus -- those things are evil. I refuse to ride anywhere near them on a windy day.
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
Eucalyptus -- those things are evil. I refuse to ride anywhere near them on a windy day.
The original widow makers.
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Old 09-20-23, 09:26 AM
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Old 09-25-23, 10:09 PM
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Old 09-26-23, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
Eucalyptus -- those things are evil. I refuse to ride anywhere near them on a windy day.
Can confirm.

Who can argue?

Sometimes they split

Sometimes they take out a neighbor

Or three

Then there's the rootball.
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Old 09-27-23, 03:51 AM
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I took my bike along with me on a work trip to my home town area. Having the Atlantic ocean back in my nose took away a 'funk' that has been bringing me down for too long.





Cow Bay NS

Sunset on Eastern Passage NS
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Old 10-16-23, 06:48 PM
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Old 10-16-23, 10:42 PM
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in and around cadaqués, spain in the costa brava region.
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The best part of those pictures is the total lack of cars and trucks on those roads!
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Old 10-17-23, 01:23 PM
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was just greeted with this yesterday. a complete waste of money IMO. what was not that bad and cracks were well maintained. district rep must have some pull. nice ride though.
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Old 10-17-23, 01:23 PM
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South Fork, Provo Canyon, Northern Utah

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