Exploring Alabama over the holidays…

DeBandi · 12-29-2008, 10:18 AM

My brother came to Alabama for the week, and this was his first ride on his Husky 610.

We headed out to ride some of my favorite local spots.

I wanted to ease him in and not do anything too technical.

This is an old abandoned limestone quarry. The limestone was sent by rail to the iron furnaces about 30 miles south to Birmingham.

We headed over to Swann Bridge.

This covered bridge is on the National Register of Historic places.
It was built in 1933. And, at 305 feet in length, it is the longest covered bridge in existence in Alabama.

This is one of several local area abandoned railroads.

Good thing he’s not afraid of heights.

With all the rain we have been getting, the creeks are running good!

Looks like we’re just about over the drought.

We headed over to a local cave.

The trail was quite wet!

Looks like the local artists have been busy.

I tried to get him to cross this creek, but he would have nothing to do with it.

He did great for his first time out. I eventually threw a little technical stuff at him. He handled everything just fine with no problems.

Back home to wash them and put his away until his next visit.

GB · 12-29-2008, 10:48 AM

Looks good.. exploring the back woods and trails! Thanks for posting

funhouse · 12-29-2008, 11:35 AM

good camera work and editing...........add some blue sky and you'd be golden....more when available.....Bruce

GA. DUALSPORT WANTAB · 12-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Great report Dave. You are nicer than me. I would have started him out on the knarly stuff.

Fireman1000 · 12-29-2008, 09:36 PM

What part of Al is that? I love the old railroad beds.

Brent4ADV · 12-29-2008, 09:44 PM

Looks like a good ride. I just put some more road worthy shoes (pirelli scorpion a/t 90s) so I am going to stay away from the real technical stuff for now but let me know if you wanna go riding sometime.

Chanderjeet · 12-30-2008, 03:57 AM

Good ride. Thanks for the pics.

4seven4 · 12-30-2008, 05:10 AM

looks good and where in ala is this?

Andres A · 12-30-2008, 11:40 AM

GREAT REPORT AND PIC'S, HAPPY NEW YEAR.

DeBandi · 12-30-2008, 04:15 PM

[QUOteFireman1000]What part of Al is that? I love the old railroad beds.[/QUOTE]

Hello, Fireman1000.

Go to the Visit Exploring Alabama link embeded in my signature.

Then, go to the Abandoned Railroads thread. That should help.

Let me know if you need more information.

Thanks for all the great comments.

Happy New Year!

12-29-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
DeBandi ^OP Exploring Alabama Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Blount Springs, AL Oddometer: 3,090	Exploring Alabama over the holidays… My brother came to Alabama for the week, and this was his first ride on his Husky 610. We headed out to ride some of my favorite local spots. I wanted to ease him in and not do anything too technical. This is an old abandoned limestone quarry. The limestone was sent by rail to the iron furnaces about 30 miles south to Birmingham. We headed over to Swann Bridge. This covered bridge is on the National Register of Historic places. It was built in 1933. And, at 305 feet in length, it is the longest covered bridge in existence in Alabama. This is one of several local area abandoned railroads. Good thing he’s not afraid of heights. With all the rain we have been getting, the creeks are running good! Looks like we’re just about over the drought. We headed over to a local cave. The trail was quite wet! Looks like the local artists have been busy. I tried to get him to cross this creek, but he would have nothing to do with it. He did great for his first time out. I eventually threw a little technical stuff at him. He handled everything just fine with no problems. Back home to wash them and put his away until his next visit. __________________ Explore / Dream / Discover DeBandi Visit ExploringAlabama.net State Oval Decals Available DeBandi screwed with this post 12-29-2008 at 10:53 AM

12-29-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,463	Looks good.. exploring the back woods and trails! Thanks for posting __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

12-29-2008, 11:35 AM	#3
funhouse Overdue Joined: May 2007 Location: Santa Barbara Oddometer: 3,044	good stuff good camera work and editing...........add some blue sky and you'd be golden....more when available.....Bruce __________________ A life spent inside a camera: Auto/Motorcycle factories/museums/travels/trains/planes/bikes/cars http://picasaweb.google.com/funhouse750

12-29-2008, 09:44 PM	#6
Brent4ADV Enjoying empty roads... Joined: Jul 2007 Location: B'ham, AL Oddometer: 1,006	Looks like a good ride. I just put some more road worthy shoes (pirelli scorpion a/t 90s) so I am going to stay away from the real technical stuff for now but let me know if you wanna go riding sometime. __________________ 01 KTM LC4-E 02 KTM 520 EXC My TAT Ride '08

12-30-2008, 03:57 AM	#7
Chanderjeet IndiYeah !! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Oddometer: 5,598	Good ride. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Himalayas on a Motorcycle - Photography book by Chanderjeet Mango Lassi of the bumfucked hillbillies MC

12-29-2008, 04:45 PM	#4
GA. DUALSPORT WANTAB Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Acworth Georgia Oddometer: 2,236	Great report Dave. You are nicer than me. I would have started him out on the knarly stuff.

12-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#5
Fireman1000 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Gray GA Oddometer: 1,777	What part of Al is that? I love the old railroad beds.

12-30-2008, 05:10 AM	#8
4seven4 >>>>:<<<< Joined: Mar 2004 Location: the garage in TN (Cashville) Oddometer: 433	looks good and where in ala is this? __________________ wera# 474 wera# 27(endurance) http://www.teamkineticracing.com/ Thanks to Spectro Oils, MTA, Komodo, Scorpion, Dunlop, EBC, FTWco Racing, Vortex and Pit-Bull

12-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#9
Andres A OK, OK, SOMETIMES Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Beautiful and pacific REYNOSA, MEXICO Oddometer: 236	GREAT REPORT AND PIC'S, HAPPY NEW YEAR. __________________ T.E.E.T.E.T. A.T.G.A.T.T KLR MEXICO GOD IS GREAT, BEER IS GOOD AND PEOPLE ARE CRAZY. B.C.

12-30-2008, 04:15 PM	#10
DeBandi ^OP Exploring Alabama Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Blount Springs, AL Oddometer: 3,090	[QUOteFireman1000]What part of Al is that? I love the old railroad beds.[/QUOTE] Hello, Fireman1000. Go to the Visit Exploring Alabama link embeded in my signature. Then, go to the Abandoned Railroads thread. That should help. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks for all the great comments. Happy New Year! __________________ Explore / Dream / Discover DeBandi Visit ExploringAlabama.net State Oval Decals Available

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