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Old 02-23-23, 02:37 AM
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Old 03-24-23, 12:36 PM
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MUP bridge over Knoxville in Peoria IL. The shop in the background is where my son works.
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Originally Posted by Dfrost
I’m surprised no one has posted a shot ...
...of the 'Piano Bridge' from the Texas Classic ride!
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Originally Posted by 52telecaster

MUP bridge over Knoxville in Peoria IL. The shop in the background is where my son works.
That bridge has been a huge boon to bike transportation in eastern Peoria and to recreation in general!
However, in icy conditions, it's extremely dangerous! I've ended up walking the bike on various instances, and recently figured out a good way to avoid the bridge and just take the road to get across Knoxville.

In other Peoria bridge news, I finally checked out the work on the Bob Micheal (sp?) bridge. The shoulder on the south side has been left open for pedestrians and bikes while the bridge deck is being removed and replaced. They even set up overhead lighting for the shoulder! Very nice!

Steve in Peoria (obviously)
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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
That bridge has been a huge boon to bike transportation in eastern Peoria and to recreation in general!
However, in icy conditions, it's extremely dangerous! I've ended up walking the bike on various instances, and recently figured out a good way to avoid the bridge and just take the road to get across Knoxville.

In other Peoria bridge news, I finally checked out the work on the Bob Micheal (sp?) bridge. The shoulder on the south side has been left open for pedestrians and bikes while the bridge deck is being removed and replaced. They even set up overhead lighting for the shoulder! Very nice!

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Yeah it's almost like they like us!
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under a couple bridges in Asheville.

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Old 03-24-23, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FrozenBiker
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It's a bike on a bridge, good enough!
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Old 03-25-23, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hazetguy
under a couple bridges in Asheville.

Reminds me of this pic from our Seattle visit with our oldest daughter in '21, she took 2 C&V bikes with her, a Lotus Excelle & Team Fuji


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Originally Posted by 52telecaster
It's a bike on a bridge, good enough!
Work proceeds on the path through the Great Trinity Forrest.

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Chilkoot River. No bears in this picture but vintage South Salem Cycleworks vest.

The rear “bottle” holds a bear spray canister.

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Old 04-27-23, 03:03 PM
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Lovely day today, so I rode the International over to East Peoria to join some friends for a ride. This involves crossing the Illinois river, via the Bob Michel bridge, so I thought it was a good opportunity to stop and grab a couple of quick pics...





The day started with temperatures around 40F, and ended with temps nearing 70F, so the Carradice ended up carrying a vest, leg warmers, and arm warmers. Nice day!

Steve in Peoria
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Old 04-27-23, 03:58 PM
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New-ish bridge over the Aar river at Alphen aan den Rijn:

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some great pics in this thread

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Originally Posted by mpetry912
some great pics in this thread

I have a feeling that we'd enjoy detailed shots of each of those bikes!
Great scenic shot!

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Humble bike on a bridge - a full-on department store bike, Vulcan DL10 with Shimano Eagle rear der/Thunder Bird front der, hub wing nuts on the front wheel, suicide brake levers, all sorts of fun.

Heavy and some frame rust but it cleaned up nicely and was capable enough for adventures for a while. Now sold on, it was a little small for me.

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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
Lovely day today, so I rode the International over to East Peoria to join some friends for a ride. This involves crossing the Illinois river, via the Bob Michel bridge, so I thought it was a good opportunity to stop and grab a couple of quick pics...





The day started with temperatures around 40F, and ended with temps nearing 70F, so the Carradice ended up carrying a vest, leg warmers, and arm warmers. Nice day!

Steve in Peoria
Super bridge when it's empty!!!
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My 3-speed fixed-gear Peugeot PH-11 on local gravel paths!
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My 3-speed fixed-gear Peugeot PH-11 on local gravel paths!
I like the bars.
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Originally Posted by 52telecaster
Super bridge when it's empty!!!
Empty is great, and brand new construction is good too. For about 3 months we had a new highway spur all to ourselves





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Ubiquitous prefab path bridge; headwaters of White Rock Creek.



Fun fact: FDR was president when that Sturmey-Archer AW was made.
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University St bridge over I74 in Peoria IL. 1976 motobecane grand jubile
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On the Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes where it crosses Chatcolet Lake.


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