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    Cool Auto Train

    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.
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    Default Great..!!

    looks like your going to have a great time once again.. that sounds very reasonable and a fun experience, if one has never done it.
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    Default LOOK AT THIS ROAD

    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

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    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.
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    The Cherohola Skyway drive is my very fave
    Ends up at Tellico Plains

    Designed just for touring

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    Default PISGAH

    WOW.....
    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_...facilities.htm
    then from there, ride south to the highest point on the
    BRP, see pix....
    enjoy and ride safely...
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    Its too bad they do not offer the service on any other routes other than DC to Orlando.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcthorne View Post
    Its too bad they do not offer the service on any other routes other than DC to Orlando.
    Orlando to Denver would be great!

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    Default Back of the Dragon

    They say this is a good one in VA:
    http://backofthedragon.com/
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    2016 Lees-ure Lite Camping Trailer

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    2013 Can-Am Spyder RS SE5, zoom-zoom!
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    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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