tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post2667528370736555537..comments2024-02-25T08:36:14.759+00:00Comments on Keep Pushing Those Pedals: Smoke, Water and BridgesJmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078208384599353066noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-28109043246463883112010-06-20T19:22:52.775+01:002010-06-20T19:22:52.775+01:00Hi Mike,
I tried the track along past the Lord...Hi Mike,<br /><br />I tried the track along past the Lord's ground today - it was quite amazing to cycle along a decent road near where I have cycled many times - but it was all new to me. I cycled along the road with a smile. When I catch up on my posts some photos will follow.<br /><br />I also took a picture of the new gravel surface on the bridge - as you say the bridge appears to be quite steep.<br /><br />I had not really twigged the difference between banked pools and un-banked pools - but now you mention it - it makes sense.<br /><br />---JamieJmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078208384599353066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-21163473979499059722010-06-20T11:42:48.339+01:002010-06-20T11:42:48.339+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.劉淑芬https://www.blogger.com/profile/01555687915663976795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-3299246131627130732010-06-18T23:39:45.417+01:002010-06-18T23:39:45.417+01:00Culverts at Reach Lode bridge
Errm well, they wer...Culverts at Reach Lode bridge<br /><br />Errm well, they were not so much designed as added at the last moment. That's why the ramps originally designed at a constant slope now are steeper at the bottom, ease off for a while, then the bridge itself is noticeably steeper. Today, Friday, the tarmac surface on the bridge was being laid and the ramps look as if the "Breedon gravel" (sp?) surfacing is finished.) Official opening is on 12th Sept 2010, everyone invited!<br /><br />The use of the culverts closest to the lode for vehicle traffic is an unexpected bonus, and the furthest out ones can be used for grazing animals to use at will, with some judicious fencing to keep them and the vehicles of the fishing community and bank maintenance apart.<br /><br /><br />Some more news on bridges in the area:<br /><br />The potential/probable designers for the next bridge, over Burwell Lode, have come up with a <i>very</i> neat looking idea using pre-stressed concrete. This bridge will be slightly longer than the Reach Lode one, but more than double the width. And therefore about double the cost. Donations to fund the roughly £1million cost requested ;-)MikeCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-3923528614071563462010-06-18T17:25:07.186+01:002010-06-18T17:25:07.186+01:00Rectangular pools at ground level are brick-pits, ...Rectangular pools at ground level are brick-pits, where clay has been extracted for brickmaking. If they have any use now it's generally for fishing, and they are kept well stocked.<br /><br />The farmer's reservoirs normally have raised banks and are above ground level. The Tubney Fen one, now made into a mere for wildlife, is an example. Sometimes fishing is permitted, the big one at 52°16'47.59"N 0°14'29.62"E seems to be one such. The track past it and around to Lords Grounds is perfectly cycleable too.MikeCnoreply@blogger.com