Riding the Blue Ride Parkway

[blacklightning]

I have been on the BRP many times each year, but never done it start to finish. So, next Sunday (9/17) the wife is going out of town on a women's retreat, so that seems like the perfect time (she doesn't share my love for riding). KK and I are riding up to the the start in Cherokee, and going to proceed north, taking our time and enjoying the sites along the way. According to Google, it is about 469 miles long and ends in Virginia. We will probably take about 3 days to do the entire thing and then head home on Wednesday.
Beyond the BRP, isn't there something called Skyline drive that continues further north? I have only gone as far north on that as the upper parts of Virginia. One day I would like to go as far north as I can take it. If anyone wants to join us for parts of this little trip, chime in and let me know. Always glad to meet more riders.

[JayBros]

Skyline Drive is an extension of the BRP through Shenandoah Nat'l Park that is beautiful; have bicycled it many times. Don't forget your National Parks pass if you have one. It is less twisty than the BRP but still an excellent ride. Were it not for my Red Rocks Trip I'd meet you in Cherokee for the whole gig. Have a great, safe ride!

[PrairieSpyder]

You'll have a great trip on the BRP and you should definitely do the Skyline Drive as well. I went the other direction in my car this summer. It's beautiful country and good people all along the way.

[blacklightning]

Skyline Drive is an extension of the BRP through Shenandoah Nat'l Park that is beautiful; have bicycled it many times. Don't forget your National Parks pass if you have one. It is less twisty than the BRP but still an excellent ride. Were it not for my Red Rocks Trip I'd meet you in Cherokee for the whole gig. Have a great, safe ride!

Yep, I have done different parts of the BRP on many occasions, but we will have to do the Skyline Drive on a different trip, when more time is available. What is this National Parks pass that you speak of? Is there a gate, or fee for that part of the road? Nothing is needed on any part of the BRP that I know of, I didn't know it was different the further that you go north.

[Navydad]

Skyline Drive requires the pass or cash, whichever you may have. The cost was $10 for a bike, but I think (never good) it has went to $15.

[Chupaca]

Hope that taking your time and enjoying the view includes a picture or two posted here for those too far away to join you...

[blacklightning]

Hope that taking your time and enjoying the view includes a picture or two posted here for those too far away to join you...

As always, I will be taking as many pictures as possible. But after traveling this area for 8-9 years, pictures still cannot do this place justice.