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Went on a tip earlier in October with my regular RS riding buddy, Steve.I’m now just getting round to letting the cat out of the bag........Covered Bridge trip again. Isolated this time, out in South East WV. Pretty non descript, however it seemed, impressively, in very good shape. Kudos to those whose care she’s in.
2016 Granite Gray R1200RS
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Looking at your pics, two things come to mind... |
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If you like old covered timber bridges pop to Switzerland (good excuse to ride some great roads in Europe). The most famous and photographed of covered bridges is the symbol of Lucerne. The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), which traverses the Reuss It is most famous for its paintings, which dated back to the 1600s, but had to be recreated after a fire destroyed the bridge in 1993. Thirty of the original paintings were restored. |
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I have, Lee. As a matter of fact, I purchased my RS from Frontline Eurosports (avatar picture) in Salem (Roanoke), Va the 1st of September, '17 and road to the Covington bridge the next day. I probably reported that back on the old forum. All kinds of architectural designs in these bridges.
2016 Granite Gray R1200RS
Haymarket, Va. |
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Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:53 pm (Last edited: Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:04 pm)
Zitat von Stick Rockwell im Beitrag #5 The hump design is interesting. P1020413.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) I like the large arches in the New England covered bridges. Swiftwater Bridge New Hampshire P1020672.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) That was my favorite swimming hole as a kid. P1020724.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Haverhill to Bath Bridge, Woodsville NH where I lived for awhile. P1020681.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Bridges in that area were built late 1700s to early 1800s. Oops I think the picture with 4 arches is the Bath Bridge. I think the Swiftwater Bridge is too short for 4 arches. Bath Bridge P1020675.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Lee |
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Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:21 pm (Last edited: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:22 pm)
Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:42 pm (Last edited: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:42 pm)
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Correction, I said the bridges in the area were built in the late 1700s to early 1800s. Lee |
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"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 100 years" |
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Drunken revelry is always useful |
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #9 Most bridges I've viewed were originally constructed in the 1800's to early 1910's/20's. And as you've mentioned no longer in vehicle service. Prosperity has demanded paved roads around the original sites to allow heavier and taller vehicle egress. Nice pic's, as always, Lee. BTW, do you and Deb get a discount for purchasing seemingly identical bikes?  Just curious....... Stick.
2016 Granite Gray R1200RS
Haymarket, Va. |
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Zitat von Stick Rockwell im Beitrag #12 I had planned to buy one RS from Iowa City and one from Kansas City. This was after Iowa City changed hands. The salesman kept dragging his feet and never gave me a price so I called Kansas City to figure on two bikes. The Kansas City owner lowered the price they had originally told me for one bike.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:39 pm (Last edited: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:43 pm)
Zitat von Stick Rockwell im Beitrag #12 You can still drive across quite a few in NH and Vermont but only in a car or pickup. The Swiftwater bridge in my pictures has a 3 ton limit. The Windsor - Cornish bridge has a 10 ton limit. Lee |
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Carpe Diem!
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