This is as close as you can get a motor vehicle to the Old Alton Bridge (or Goatman's Bridge as it's also known). Built in 1884 and used up until 2001, this bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
I pass it regularly on local evening rides, so this month's challenge was the perfect reason to stop and actually take a photo.
Oh yeah, it's also [url=https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-alton/]haunted.
Either the camera decided the cockpit of the EX was the most important thing to focus on, or the bridge decided it wasn't happy being the focus. Hard to know...
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Oh cool, a haunted bridge
. Nice pic Tx
Thread reminded me that I have a bridge picture. This is the [url=https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/blog/post/the-legend-of-the-avon-haunted-bridge-6286/]Avon bridge. Trains run across it many times a day.
(05-12-2023, 08:04 AM)Vic_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Thread reminded me that I have a bridge picture. This is the [url=https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/blog/post/the-legend-of-the-avon-haunted-bridge-6286/]Avon bridge. Trains run across it many times a day.
Wonder, wonderful, wonderful shot Vic!
Took a day off to catch up on some chores after being gone for a few weeks, including a painting project for Mrs. G, and raiding a few local thrift stores to piece together a very dapper outfit for next weekend’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
Took a ride toward the beach in the afternoon and remembered that there are some neat bridges in Newport Beach. None that you can stop, dismount and take a photo of with your bike due to the traffic, but ones you can capture with video.
In particular, I wanted to ride over the small bridge to Balboa Island, which is festooned with American flags for upcoming Memorial Day. But, everyone in the area had the same idea, it seemed. Traffic getting over the bridge onto the island was heavy. Meh, I was on a bike and could squeeze through a hole to turn around. You can see it up ahead past all of the cars as I’m about to flip around. No desire to get caught in a bunch of traffic.
I rode over Newport Back Bay, a great place to hike and kayak. It’s also a wildlife sanctuary just below the takeoff pattern for John Wayne Airport, which is why they perform a “Noise Abatement Takeoff”, gaining altitude quickly then pulling the throttle back to make slightly less noise as they pass over the bay.
Finally, I headed over the little bridge to Lido Island. Can’t stop a vehicle on the bridge, but on foot, it’s a great place to take in all manner of boats. Plus, one of my favorite Italian restaurants is nearby.
... Varnish AND Dive Services?
Chill snaps Gone.
That's a great bridge Vic. And great snaps, Gone in 60. My kinda scene.
