This is the Cabin John Bridge.
In 1884 the first recorded bicycle crossing on the parapet top was recorded in the local newspapers. The story quickly became quite famous and the etching on the right was included in a national publication later the same year.
This dare-devil feat was repeated many times over the years, up until at least the 1960's by several Cabin John youngsters. The addition of iron railings on top of the parapet finally brought the practice to an end.
I hope they were wearing helmets.
YouTube or it didn't happen.
Posted by: MB | February 21, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Now they just blow through red lights.
Posted by: me | February 21, 2013 at 03:41 PM
And he's doing it backwards.
Posted by: Brendan | February 21, 2013 at 04:49 PM
No helmet, no sunscreen.
Posted by: contrarian | February 21, 2013 at 08:48 PM
Actually, due to the constant harrassment riding road, trails & MTB in Mo.Co,and having been hit twice, I actually have gotten into trials bicycle riding!
Problem is the geraring is so low (18x15) you don't get anywhere fast but they are great for hopping up stairs.
Not sure I'd ride that bridge wall but this guy would!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0
Posted by: Joe | February 22, 2013 at 09:25 AM