Have You Seen These? & Special Roadways

At the recent Ormond Beach Birthplace Of Speed event reported in the Tribune we had the opportunity to spot a unique Ural Patrol 2-Wheel Drive Motorcycle.  Impressive is the only way to put our response.

Looking at the photos shows beautifully crafted bodywork and functional components.  Universal joint assemblies, drum brake actuation, coil / shock assembly, finish nuts, and so much more.  At the absolute minimum this is a stunning side car motorcycle!

Several years ago I spotted this unique custom built Personal WaterCraft Carrier when driving across Alligator Alley.  This car was very professionally done in exterior appearance.  This driver certainly deserves recognition for their engineering and craftsmanship.

For drivers, Alligator Alley, I75,  represents one of the last bastions of go-fast asphalt because east-west at the south end of Florida it is about 100 miles coast to coast with about 70 miles on Alligator Alley in the unpopulated area, excluding gators.  Essentially when you get on you go a long way to get off which eliminates local traffic.

To the south of Alligator Alley is Tamiami Trail, US 41, one of the absolute most scenic highways in the US.  For drivers the uniqueness of these two roads makes it definitely worth the drive.  The Tribune will profile these roads in a later article.  Alligator Alley has been traversed at warp speed.  Tamiami Trail is the anthisis, it is narrow and you are in the evergaldes.  It was built by multiple contractors so you go for 10 miles and then there is a turn in the road.  I know of one Infinity Q45 that was going very quickly on the Trail and … the car ended up being the Q-Ship and submerging off-road, but that is another story.  There are many interesting facts and stories about these two roadways.