The Florida Keys: Seven Mile Bridge Caliente Goldwing Group Ride
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Published 2024-06-03
Finished in 1982, the longest bridge in the Florida Keys is wide enough to give a motorist room to pull over to change a flat tire and steal many glances at the perfectly green water.
The original bridge I grew up crossing was less friendly, narrow and harrowing, requiring concentration and a good grip on the steering wheel as you left Marathon Key on your way to Key West and suddenly found yourself driving over the ocean. Smart drivers kept eyes on the oncoming traffic instead of nature. The bridge seemed too constricted for two passing cars.
Completed in 1912, the old structure, initially a railroad bridge, was known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World’’ because even attempting to build something so ambitious over miles of open water and a soft bottom in a harsh tropical climate seemed a bit nutty.
All Comments (20)
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I can see that country guitar with lights everywhere looking good 😂😂😂😂 safe travels guys. ARKANSAS Badlands
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Right before you get on the bridge, where you said that would’ve been a nice place to take pictures is where you would go and walk on that side of the old bridge..
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WOW …. CC keep Smiling & Keep Singing 🎵…. Back on the road again, Y’all Rollin ! Buying lottery tickets 🎟️ out on the Goldwing …
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That campground you saw on the right after you got off the 7 mile bridge. I use to work for the company that owned it and I did all their computer and reservation software. Been down there several several times. Use to be a good restaurant in the next town after 7 mile bridge on left.
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Safe travel fellas keep up the good work
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I’m da papi.. one of my favorite movies
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The Popo aren’t going bother the Caliente boys. Not today. Probably not ever. Because your typical operating method is looking clean, tight and all pro. You don’t have enough sinister look to ya’ll. For that you need thumping twins, baggers and club cuts. Charles, Solo and Super hero Captain Caliente looking good. All day. To the question. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway also known simply as The Causeway, is a fixed link composed of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain in southeastern Louisiana, United States. The longer of the two bridges is 23.83 miles long. The southern terminus of the causeway is in Metairie, Louisiana, and the northern terminus is in Mandeville, Louisiana. Both are in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Big Sexy will be jealous. But we all know she’s on a tender. Staying healthy. She’s ready when you are. No question. Love hearing the joys of a successfully executed motorcycle tour going on. BTW. Santa hears you. Loud and clear. 😂 Great job gents!
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Great Video.
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24 miles long with 9,500 pillon supports, and 8 miles of it you can't see any land in any direction
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what great day you had for that ride!!
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Thanks for update Max
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You can actually walk on that side when you are heading south!
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🌿 YOU AND MEMPHIS MIKE COULD GET TOGETHER AND START A BAND OH MIKE SINGING A LOT SINCE HE RETIRED 🤠
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Hey Chris don't give up your day job
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How long are you here for? I'd love to treat you guys to a cold beer
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I clicked on this video to see the ride; that is the sights you see, NOT FACE, FACE & MORE FACE. exiting out & blocking,
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The causeway is 24 miles ^ 5
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🌿 IN MISSISSIPPI 🇺🇲 ⛽ GAS 💲2,75 ⛽ AND HOT 🥵
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🌿 HOW MUCH IS A FUEL DOWN THERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ❓
