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Sandysandals
03-25-2015, 09:53 AM
Do you live up Nawth? Want to do a one way to Florida that's fun? Try the Auto Train. I will be doing that again this year, from THIS end. Board in Sanford, Florida (45 minutes from Daytona or Orlando) and and taking the Spyder to Lorton, Virginia. It's an overnight trip on the train and only a 2 hour ride from Lorton to the start of the Blue Ridge. You do have to pay for a car pallet for the Spyder since it will not fit on a motorcycle pallet. It is not as expensive as you might think. Coach fare for one is around $106 and for the Spyder is around $235 (went up from $185 :( ). A motorcycle is $135. This will be our 'girls' trip again this year in June and I'm looking forward to it. At the end is the Tail Of The Dragon, but we've done that several times, so this time we will explore Blue Ridge 'spurs' and take in more roads and scenery. This is a fun trip for anyone and a challenge for women alone. But it's a good time all around. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104241&stc=1http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104242&stc=1http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104243&stc=1http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104244&stc=1http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104245&stc=1

Chupaca
03-25-2015, 10:46 AM
looks like your going to have a great time once again..:2thumbs: that sounds very reasonable and a fun experience, if one has never done it. :thumbup:

BLUEKNIGHT911
03-25-2015, 12:00 PM
Been down there and thought the " RATTLER " was way more fun and interesting, also way less traffic. I think the road is 209......But someone may know better .......Mike :thumbup:

blacklightning
03-25-2015, 12:39 PM
I will be there, along with 2 other spyders and a load of M109s in June (6/10-6/14). Maybe we will see you there:thumbup:.

dlby
03-26-2015, 07:26 AM
The Cherohola Skyway drive is my very fave
Ends up at Tellico Plains

Designed just for touring

SPYD3R
03-26-2015, 07:42 AM
WOW..... :yes:
awesome schedule....
you need to stop at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway for either lodging or dinning...
http://www.pisgahinn.com/dining_and_banquet_facilities.htm
then from there, ride south to the highest point on the BRP, see pix....
enjoy and ride safely...
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R F3-S
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104290&stc=1 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104291&stc=1 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=104292&stc=1

jcthorne
03-26-2015, 07:57 AM
Its too bad they do not offer the service on any other routes other than DC to Orlando.

johnnyrocket
03-26-2015, 07:31 PM
Its too bad they do not offer the service on any other routes other than DC to Orlando.
:agree:Orlando to Denver would be great!

WA5VHU
03-26-2015, 09:20 PM
They say this is a good one in VA:
http://backofthedragon.com/

Carmyn.Stanko
05-11-2015, 03:19 PM
I have done the Blue Ridge riding from my home in Northern Vermont twice.Not with Can Am.Did it with my FJR 1300.My FJR has a new home.I just loved that bike.May have to do it with my Can Am


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