Millau Bridge

BDG · 18-Oct-2005, 15:43

There has been some mention of this bridge in France which at 336 metres high is the worlds tallest bridge, by the likes of saddo's like Dibble and myself.

There's a great picture of it on pages 6 & 7 in the November issue of Ride Magazine.

Its a good excuse to ride thru the Massif Central in France but be warned you cannot stop on the bridge, the best views are from the road below.

ChrisBushell · 18-Oct-2005, 15:47

If you read Pronto you will find out that I went over the bridge on my way to Barcelona and back.

There is a viewing/rest area on the southbound carraige way on the north side of the bride.

I can only say that it really is worth stopping and having a look, the bridge is a long way off the ground!

Totto · 18-Oct-2005, 16:26

There was a documetory on the Discovery channel a while back about this bridge ,very interesting it was to

dickieducati · 18-Oct-2005, 16:31

you lot want to get out more

ath748 · 18-Oct-2005, 16:31

I too went over it only last month, will post some pics when I can...

Truly awesome. Especially if you stand under it and look up! The road down there is great too, its a red "N" road, can't remember the number right now, but quite a few hairpins (some are down hill which prove to be real fun!).

BDG · 18-Oct-2005, 16:47

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Originally posted by dickieducati
you lot want to get out more

we do, we ride backwards and forwards over the Millau bridge

dave996 · 18-Oct-2005, 16:59

Designed by an Englishman I believe.

Ozz · 18-Oct-2005, 20:46

Saw that piccie and just sat there staring at it for 10 minutes in total awe!

FiscusFish · 18-Oct-2005, 22:15

Was there last year before it was finished.

It'll take an age off the journey south now you don't have to go through Millau town and then back up the twisty cliff side road onto the plateau. Used to be a really cool road until they changed it from two lanes each way to one lane.

YMFB · 18-Oct-2005, 23:44

looks awesome but i guess it will be closed at the merest hint of wind ?

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18-Oct-2005, 16:26	#3
Totto Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,262 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Mood: Not so broke any more !!!!!!!! There was a documetory on the Discovery channel a while back about this bridge ,very interesting it was to Reply

18-Oct-2005, 16:31	#4
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! you lot want to get out more Reply

18-Oct-2005, 16:59	#7
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Designed by an Englishman I believe. Reply

18-Oct-2005, 20:46	#8
Ozz Registered Forum User Cucciolo Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 848 Evo Corse Posts: 4,941 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wimborne, Dorset Mood: Waiting for the revolution! Saw that piccie and just sat there staring at it for 10 minutes in total awe! Reply

18-Oct-2005, 23:44	#10
YMFB Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon Posts: 2,526 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salisbury looks awesome but i guess it will be closed at the merest hint of wind ? Reply