Royal Enfield Himalayan - I Found SECRET Covered Bridges! | Ol' Man Ronin (S5,E34)

[@lindayorke8108]

Morning coffe and your video. My happy place.

[@OlManRonin]

Thank you Linda!!!!

[@dennismurray4999]

That's what motorcycling is all about, the adventures. You've done a great service to following the roads less traveled in this video. Keep up the good work. Be safe, stay healthy and keep the shiny side up as you deliver your miles of smiles.

[@OlManRonin]

thank you Dennis

[@jeffsmith2145]

Good morning O.M.R. Sounds and looks like we both are covered bridge fans. Living in Ohio, I'm sure that you are aware of the 19 covered bridges in Ashtabula County, Ohio. For your subscribers whom are not, let me continue. As mentioned before, there are 19 covered bridges in Ashtabula County, with 17 still operational. They have both the shortest and longest bridges in the US. Those being the West Liberty St. Bridge at 18' and the Smolen-Gulf Bridge at 613' Self-driving/riding tours have been set up by the County along with an available map. The map is broken up so you can do half of the tour one day and then finish up the next. A long weekend would be perfect. A simple search of Ashtabula County Covered Bridges will get you started. Finally, although I have researched this, as well as Ohio's Windy 9 routes, they are still on the "bucket list". Ride safe every one.

[@OlManRonin]

The Windy 9 as well as The Pathfinder Routes of Licking County are MUST RIDES down here. Come join Us! Cheers

[@eshtaol110]

Just got my own RE Himalayan last week, and man - I found all you said about this bike is true. This is THE bike for me. So joyful, not intimidating, forgiving and durable. This bike will take me anywhere and in my favourite speeds and eas... In that short time I have it, I took it on road and off road and didn't want to get off the bike. Thanks man...

[@nathanhenry4214]

I love history and old buildings and this is something I find fascinating. I have an appreciation for the hard work people put into things like this. Another great video.

[@OlManRonin]

Thank You Nathan

[@95Civictuner]

Absolutely loved coming along on your travels for this video!! I too love me some old covered bridges! Many fond memories fishing with my father when I was young at one near me. I’ll swing past when I get a chance and shoot you some photos on Facespace! A lot of the roads you traveled along are similar to the roads I’m always on the look out to explore. Finding that I have miles of them and I haven’t had to venture more than a 10-15 mile radius of home! Thank you again for sharing your passion for bridges and back roads with some like minded folks! 😎

[@OlManRonin]

Thanks Jon, great comment

[@95Civictuner]

@@OlManRonin you’re most welcome sir!

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Fantastic video Ronin wonderful wonderful scenery Ohio looks fabulous in the fall the Himalayan was built for these roads yours! Such a shame about the graffiti on these lovely old bridges it's the same the world over! Thanks for sharing your ride!

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

Really luved this Jeff. Lovely area to ride in, pretty scenery, fun roads and awesome soundtrack from the Baak exhaust. Nice touch putting the details of each bridge up too; can’t recall ever bridges like these in England though but. Thanx for taking us along on the ride. Ride safe Neil

[@OlManRonin]

Thanks Neil

[@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121]

Great to see these bridges Jeff, especially as I have a fascination for them. When I was visiting my sister in Macedonia a coupla weeks ago I managed to get to the Everett Road Bridge in Cuyahoga Valley (sadly only on an ebike from Peninsula). Great video again. Cheers, Martin

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

Ohio looks lovely in the fall. I've been looking forward to this video & I'm not disappointed. Those Bridges are cool

[@OlManRonin]

Thank you Adam. So very glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@lovetoreferee]

Last month I lead a group of bikers to the Covered Bridges of Preble County. Visited 6 of the 8 bridges. Five we rode through. One was a double covered bridge we could not cross. We missed the one at a park and the last ride through covered bridge was out of service because a semi hit it. We loved our trip.

[@OlManRonin]

That's Awesome Melissa.

[@OlManRonin]

That's Awesome Melissa.

[@jbkerns]

Seeing this video makes me want to dust off the bicycle route map I have of those Preble bridges. Also will bring cash for Adams Ribs in Eaton!

[@michaeltait3783]

Lived in central and southern Indiana for 20 yrs and couldn’t find 2 friends that would tolerate my riding to covered bridge destination. Way to many bars along the way to keep the others attention. Nothing against burgers and beers, just wanted to do something different. Thanks for letting me know,There’s more weirdos out there than normal people realize. 😅

[@OlManRonin]

Weirdos are the bar hoppers Michael 😉

[@scottboettcher]

Grew up in PA where there are likewise many covered bridges! I'm convinced they were made not to protect them but to add fodder for 75% of all horror movies made! They're great - wife and I have spent much time photographing eastern bridges on trips back there. Thanks for sharing - looking forward to the heated gear vids...unless I somehow missed them? Ride Safe 🙏🏼

[@henrystawicki3877]

Thanks, my wife and I enjoyed the covered bridge video. Researched 4 in my area but the rain came. Will ride do it soon. Thanks for the inspiration. Henry

[@justinchampion5468]

Oh man. Thanks for another awesome video! You're out doing exactly the kind of thing I enjoy myself, seeing sights and burning miles. In my area (Eastern Oregon) it looks very different, but there are still a lot of amazing, often hidden locales to explore. Keep up the awesome content and thanks again for letting us all 'ride along.'

[@OlManRonin]

Thank you Justin

[@stanleyne1]

Awsome thanks for taking us along.

[@OlManRonin]

Thanks Stan

[@raydean9330]

Enjoyed my sandwich & your video Thank you for showing more of your countryside, Himalayan strikes again Be safe & here's looking forward to your next issue

[@OlManRonin]

thank you Ray

[@lstuckey1]

Great video! Keep ‘em coming.

[@OlManRonin]

Thanks Larry

[@kittywampus]

I love how your rides remind me of where I grew up in south east PA. Unfortunately, most of the farmland has turned into subdivisions now. Enjoy it while you have it. ❤️✌️

[@RoadDogSteve]

Lots of history in those bridges.... thanks

[@OlManRonin]

Yes which really trips this old man's trigger.

[@ScooterintheSticks]

A fantastic tour of some of the covered bridges in your part of Ohio, and a great reflection of what makes the Himalayan a great motorcycle to explore the countryside. I loved the video!

[@OlManRonin]

THANK YOU Scooter I really enjoyed making this. Cheers my friend

[@ericintampa9352]

dig the channel ronin. beautiful area. thanks, apppreciate the video.

[@OlManRonin]

Thank you Eric!!!

[@sdefiel3719]

Man, that reminds me so much of growing up in Kentucky and Delaware. Thanks so much for this. My dad taught this bit to me about graffiti: _Fools' names and fools' faces are often found in public places._ I guess you just gotta live with it. thx, S

[@RonConsumer]

Oh, what fun it is to explore on a one-cylinder open sleigh... I mean Himalayan... cool video... I use Benchmark Maps to explore all the little areas in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Still working my way eastward.

[@FergusJohnston]

Lovely stuff!

[@OlManRonin]

thank you

[@wltrlg]

Nice exploring video Ol'man! Also great Royal Enfield cap!! May I ask where you bought it?

[@OlManRonin]

Royal Enfield dealers can get them

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

That’s the type of rides I love doing here in Michigan. Just go and find old or abandoned towns, buildings, ect. I have found a couple ghost towns that are amazing. Luckily, the vandals haven’t found many of them.

[@norsehall309]

G'day Ronin from Australia, wonderful area and trout fishing would be great there, never seen a covered bridge myself, covered because of snow l believe, cheers mate, Neil 🤠. PS, photo of the classic Royal Enfield soon,

[@OlManRonin]

No its more because of wood rot. Our humidity and rainfall in this part of the US really eats wooden bridges. And since most of these were put up by the area residents NOT Gubment, they needed a way to make the bridges last longer.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

@@OlManRonin thank you gentlemen for answering a question I was too afraid to ask 🤗. I was going to enquire if they were covered purely for aesthetic reasons or if there was a purpose to it? Thanks for the info. Thanks for the ride OMR 👍😁

[@davidinghram2494]

So many people simply don`t understand why old guys like us still like to ride. They miss so much.

[@OlManRonin]

Truth all they want to do is zip by places

[@jbkerns]

Looks like a good mission for a Scram 411 as well.

[@danwills3926]

My son- in law propose to my daughter on the Shoults bridge. And of course ,she said Yes. 🤩

[@OlManRonin]

Thats awesome

[@lshort8842]

Fun with 24 HP and a single tank of gas. Great content!

[@OlManRonin]

Thanks Larry

[@ruicastro5144]

Nice video !

[@OlManRonin]

Thank You Rui

[@donaguitar]

great tour, really beautifull images. I just have a question, why did they made covered bridges and not just bridges like everywhere else ? what's the reason for covering them ?

[@OlManRonin]

snow and rain! We get tons of snow and rain. The covers protect the bridges from rot and decay

[@rafaelfernandez5247]

Great content and it also show the potential of your bike

[@marktorbay]

Enjoyed that, cheers. Question, are these types of bridges listed (protected)? As of their age and historic value. Mark from Devon uk

[@OlManRonin]

I sincerely doubt it, but I don't know. They are expensive to maintain, which is why the modern bridges are going in around us. Sad to say the least

[@marktorbay]

Shame because once they're gone it's too late

[@babakalki216]

Love that Himalaya Royal Enfield. I agree the better air filter really opens up that bike. She handles well on all roads. A bit more off road please to show how that bike is like a Mechanical Mule.

[@2ndborn186]

Really bummed you left us too early. RIP.

[@jbkerns]

(Good naturedly) Still hit the like button in spite the no hits for The Ronin Turn Signal Drinking Game

[@OlManRonin]

lol I know, I was paying attention this day lmao

[@mrbambix]

big question though why are they covered? ;-)

[@OlManRonin]

to minimize rot on bridge timbers

[@Plough78]

Bill Somrak the man to go to for covered bridges of Ashtabula county ... *Crap Game*

[@nickloftus9079]

Nice look at ohio. Those bridges remind me of the film with Tom Hardy In boot legging the booze.

[@bibekjung7404]

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