Ahh yes... at 2:32 lives the pedestrian bridge at Second Avenue. I grew up just south of it, back when AB Dick, Atlas Van Lines, and Patterson Dental were the only buildings north of 79th. We used to ride our bikes on the trails in the fields, and then, when we were feeling REALLY brave (i.e. stupid as shit) we would cross the bridge on the OUTSIDE of the protective fence, with our feet on the girders. You'd be suprised how many drivers never noticed we were potential windshield decorations!
thanks for putting this up. What's interesting is that 494 used to end by MN5 and then you had to take that up to MN 100? (Mendota Hts Blvd) and then it would turn back into 494. There used to be a traffic light at M. Hts. Blvd and 52. I think they connected the 494 together in the '80s. I have a 1980 Rand McNally that shows the 494 not quite completed. I'm from Cleveland, have Minnesota friends, ja? :) and I love this vid.
The actual driving time within this video is 3.58 mins (out of the total 4 mins and 18 seconds total video duration), during which you drove 33 miles. This means that your apparent speed in this video is an incredible 553 MPH! That's why you feel a little sick while watching it. Can you imagine driving a metro freeway in traffic at 553 MPH? Keep up the good work.
Ahh yes... at 2:32 lives the pedestrian bridge at Second Avenue. I grew up just south of it, back when AB Dick, Atlas Van Lines, and Patterson Dental were the only buildings north of 79th. We used to ride our bikes on the trails in the fields, and then, when we were feeling REALLY brave (i.e. stupid as shit) we would cross the bridge on the OUTSIDE of the protective fence, with our feet on the girders. You'd be suprised how many drivers never noticed we were potential windshield decorations!
KayakMike1963 2 months ago
whats the song called.?
MultiKING153 4 months ago
thanks for putting this up. What's interesting is that 494 used to end by MN5 and then you had to take that up to MN 100? (Mendota Hts Blvd) and then it would turn back into 494. There used to be a traffic light at M. Hts. Blvd and 52. I think they connected the 494 together in the '80s. I have a 1980 Rand McNally that shows the 494 not quite completed. I'm from Cleveland, have Minnesota friends, ja? :) and I love this vid.
jaecht83 8 months ago
1:49 made me laugh.
arrowhead5543 10 months ago
Of all the videos I have watched that you have done I think this one is the best.
dvferyance 1 year ago
Minnesota is awesome,Florida is just awful full of ghettoes and bad folks.
nostalgiamelancolia 1 year ago
love your vids man, these give me such nostalgia as i traveled through the metro many a time back in the day
OnThatPowder 2 years ago
2:10
karma's a bitch aint it?
ohyeah932 2 years ago
wha at 1:50?
WarOfTheKnights 2 years ago
The actual driving time within this video is 3.58 mins (out of the total 4 mins and 18 seconds total video duration), during which you drove 33 miles. This means that your apparent speed in this video is an incredible 553 MPH! That's why you feel a little sick while watching it. Can you imagine driving a metro freeway in traffic at 553 MPH? Keep up the good work.
2indulgent 2 years ago
I used 3 double speeds. crazy I know.
eluko79 2 years ago
1:50 ^^ Pretty close ! Nice vid
MicroDudeNor 2 years ago
You've really come out with a lot of content recently. nice job
appry78 2 years ago
awesome videos, eluko! glad to see you out with some more driving videos!
seinfeld120 2 years ago
Guess most of the ppl tought he was cop ^^ With the camera in the front window ^^
MicroDudeNor 2 years ago
Great work as always mate
kevrosmith 2 years ago 3
popcorn ,always good!!. choose well the music.
simply excellent.
Driving in zig zag........(very risky)
good video!!
josansepartederisa 2 years ago
Love the drives and the YTMND's!
5/5
yellowshirtguy 2 years ago
Groovy stuff. Excellent version of Popcorn by the way.
TheSmooveZ 2 years ago
lol at the "you saw nothing part" cool video very entertaining
mj4lyfe101 2 years ago
Wow that was awesome
2004JETTA 2 years ago
coool! Have you done a Hwy 5 yet? that one might be tricky since it changes a lot
brojoghost 2 years ago
If only they would connect it to Phalen Blvd via the Furness Pkwy and along the railroad tracks. Then it would be one sweet drive.
eluko79 2 years ago
Awesome videos Eluko, keep em coming. :)
Softify 2 years ago 2
i always like the google Earth intros , they add a perfect kick to the drive!
Nexis4Jersey 2 years ago 3
Great video Luke
Thanks for the ride
5*S
Jepp300 2 years ago