Do you see them bikers in the photo that are in the photo on the walking path of the bridge? They almost ran me over!! There I was walking peacefully on the Freedom Bridge heading into downtown St Paul, when I hear this "On your right" yell from the leader of the bike gang. I had to step, I mean "jump" out of the way to save myself from a serious injury of a fast moving 10 speed. I swear as they passed, I heard one of them say to me, "hi" and nodded his head up and down. I was trembling in fear.My 3 Daily Photo Favorites
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I find the shadow of the guard rail an interesting pattern.
ReplyDeleteIF not the horrifying story I would say what a great day you had with the plenty of sunshine:):)
ReplyDeleteThat is the proper lingo on bile trails. "Passing on your right" or left. The first time I heard it on a bike trail I was shocked because I had no idea anybody was even behind me. And it is custom here to say, "Hi" or "Hello" or "Good Morning" after passing.
ReplyDeleteI like your photo. The tale made it more interesting.
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I feel sorry for you, I always ride my bike in park so the words of "on your left" or "on your right" are pretty much familiar for me. But so far I haven't got finger or someone screamed out loud yet.
ReplyDeleteOh the days you wished you carried a big stick with you. Hope your ticker is ok.
ReplyDeletethe bikers represent the fast paced generation that will wipe you out if you dont step out of their way!
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Hey, have you been wondering why they did not reinstall the flags on the Wabasha Bridge (OK, the Wabasha Freedom Bridge)? I expected them to go back up in the spring, but they still aren't up... maybe in the next day or two for the 4th.
ReplyDeleteHumm, they still are not out? I took this photo in the early spring and also figured they were waiting for the warmer weather season. The flags give that bridge character and helps one get a better understanding of the bridges name.
ReplyDeleteNo bike bells on the bikes? Here, that's what I hear first and then often a greeting as they go past. I guess there is a set protocol of which side they're supposed to pass on (probably the left, unless there's a designated bike lane as there are in some places).
ReplyDeleteDespite what happen this is a realliy nice photo. The color are clean and brilliant and the lines and composition well done.
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