WOW I just finished three days of " darn near perfect weather " .... which is unusual for Vermont ..... perfect temps in the high 70's ( one 82 F day ) almost cloudless sky's with brilliant colors .... I stayed within 40 mile radius of my home, on mostly back roads, some of which were hard packed gravel / dirt. I noticed today that my favorite mountain twistie road is going to close on Oct. 15th .... I stopped and spoke to a home owner who told me, they did this not because they thought it might snow, but because if we get a hard frost even a 4 WD wouldn't be able to climb the mountain ..... I get that, on my 14 RT, I go up in 2nd & 3rd, gear at max RPM's. Most of the sharp turns are posted at ... 15 mph ... I can and ... better, but not by a lot. The road is similar to the Mt Washington toll road but steeper and narrower .... like 7 - 8 ft. lanes. ..... Zero room for error - No shoulders, no guard rails. It's a really fun road annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd it's perfectly smooth, which is very unusual for Vt. because we get terrible " frost heaves " which later turn into " pot-holes " ..... The reason it stays smooth is because the road is closed from Oct. 15th to May 1st. and usually accumulates about 6 - 8 feet of snow. So the ground never freezes. .... Mike
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I was up in Rangeley Maine this past weekend. Pics speak for themselves.
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We were planning a ride from Wellsboro to Tupper lake this weekend. Run around tupper and placid a bit. Hit little blue, owl etc for some great views but were going to cancel now. Glad you guys got it in before this weekend. Rain Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning and dropping to the 50’s. That’s not really that cold but with the leaves flying all over sticking to the road and wet roads……..That’s just asking for trouble with 2 up. Looks better next week. Has been a great fall! Great pictures!
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WOW I just finished three days of " darn near perfect weather " .... which is unusual for Vermont ..... perfect temps in the high 70's ( one 82 F day ) almost cloudless sky's with brilliant colors .... I stayed within 40 mile radius of my home, on mostly back roads, some of which were hard packed gravel / dirt. I noticed today that my favorite mountain twistie road is going to close on Oct. 15th .... I stopped and spoke to a home owner who told me, they did this not because they thought it might snow, but because if we get a hard frost even a 4 WD wouldn't be able to climb the mountain ..... I get that, on my 14 RT, I go up in 2nd & 3rd, gear at max RPM's. Most of the sharp turns are posted at ... 15 mph ... I can and ... better, but not by a lot. The road is similar to the Mt Washington toll road but steeper and narrower .... like 7 - 8 ft. lanes. ..... Zero room for error - No shoulders, no guard rails. It's a really fun road annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd it's perfectly smooth, which is very unusual for Vt. because we get terrible " frost heaves " which later turn into " pot-holes " ..... The reason it stays smooth is because the road is closed from Oct. 15th to May 1st. and usually accumulates about 6 - 8 feet of snow. So the ground never freezes. .... Mike
Blueknight911, I dont think you really went riding, no pics. No pics, no ride.
That sounds like a lot of fun. We were in the Maggie Valley area last week/weekend for spyderadventures. Didn't get to see a lot of color though. I was hoping to make a a day trip to the Boone and Grandfather's mountain area Saturday, but now they are talking about rain. My daughter is going up there today (she went to App State), and I told her to give me a leaf report. If things are looking good, maybe I can make it up there the following weekend.
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That sounds like a lot of fun. We were in the Maggie Valley area last week/weekend for spyderadventures. Didn't get to see a lot of color though. I was hoping to make a a day trip to the Boone and Grandfather's mountain area Saturday, but now they are talking about rain. My daughter is going up there today (she went to App State), and I told her to give me a leaf report. If things are looking good, maybe I can make it up there the following weekend.
I think it's too early for your colors yet .... Ours just peaked this week, and we're 500 miles north of you folks ...... Mike
Went Tuesday up through Sacandaga Lake along South Shore then North Shore road through Lake Luzerne ,Lake George then to Warrensburg.
Came back down Northway at about 7:30 at night , temp was 69 degrees with light jacket and was not cold.
Beautiful ride for this time of year.
WOW I just finished three days of " darn near perfect weather " .... which is unusual for Vermont ..... perfect temps in the high 70's ( one 82 F day ) almost cloudless sky's with brilliant colors .... I stayed within 40 mile radius of my home, on mostly back roads, some of which were hard packed gravel / dirt. I noticed today that my favorite mountain twistie road is going to close on Oct. 15th .... I stopped and spoke to a home owner who told me, they did this not because they thought it might snow, but because if we get a hard frost even a 4 WD wouldn't be able to climb the mountain ..... I get that, on my 14 RT, I go up in 2nd & 3rd, gear at max RPM's. Most of the sharp turns are posted at ... 15 mph ... I can and ... better, but not by a lot. The road is similar to the Mt Washington toll road but steeper and narrower .... like 7 - 8 ft. lanes. ..... Zero room for error - No shoulders, no guard rails. It's a really fun road annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd it's perfectly smooth, which is very unusual for Vt. because we get terrible " frost heaves " which later turn into " pot-holes " ..... The reason it stays smooth is because the road is closed from Oct. 15th to May 1st. and usually accumulates about 6 - 8 feet of snow. So the ground never freezes. .... Mike
Sounds like you would be a good candidate for a ride up Mt. Judea (Mt. Judy). We do it about twice a month now.
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Well, it is now the middle of October, high temperatures of 50°F, low temps of 37°F.....the fall colours are in their prime and here I sit, in my living room looking outside at all the rain we’re getting....ho-hum!
I'm planning on doing the BRP from Ashville to Cherokee in about a week and a half. Hopefully the colors will be on then.
There is already pretty good color in that area. Anything above 5000 ft. is in peak color. But in a week and a half, there will still be some color between 3000-4000 feet. If I do not get to go this weekend, I will be going the next.
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Sounds like you would be a good candidate for a ride up Mt. Judea (Mt. Judy). We do it about twice a month now.
Sounds like a nice ride.
Deanna
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Sue and I where in the White Mountain are last Thursday thru Monday. Colors are there but not very vibrant, we thought they were on the dull side. There was alot of traffic. Leaf Peapers everywhere. Went Down East today and this part of Maine is in peak color. Bruce
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(off Topic, The road that Mike Blueknight911 is talking about usually TT units or Buses that get stuck, because of very sharp turns( there are large rocks beside the road,) and there are large orange state( of Vermont) signs that say "TT units will not fit and your GPS is wrong, and TT units must stay on Route 15. The tt units that get stuck pay a fine, plus they pay for the resource's to get them out. The route is a very busy tourist area, with hikers, walkers, it is near Stowe, VT. area. Sorry !).
Deanna
Off, off topic .... 777 you are talking about " the notch road " near Stowe VT ....... I was talking about the " Warren / Lincoln Gap " road ... I don't think you have ever been on it. It's south of Rt 17, goes from Rt 100 to Rt. 116. .....PS they paved Rt 17 from German Flats Rd. to the Top .... and they just re-paved the road in front of your old house ...... Mike
Sue and I where in the White Mountain are last Thursday thru Monday. Colors are there but not very vibrant, we thought they were on the dull side. There was alot of traffic. Leaf Peapers everywhere. Went Down East today and this part of Maine is in peak color. Bruce
Bruce, in Vermont the colors have been " spotty " also .... area's in the State that had less water this summer are also Dull compared to others .... my area got plenty of rain this past summer. ..... The next time you guys visit I'll take you up the Warren Gap road , it's breath-taking ..... Mike
Off, off topic .... 777 you are talking about " the notch road " near Stowe VT ....... I was talking about the " Warren / Lincoln Gap " road ... I don't think you have ever been on it. It's south of Rt 17, goes from Rt 100 to Rt. 116. .....PS they paved Rt 17 from German Flats Rd. to the Top .... and they just re-paved the road in front of your old house ...... Mike
Yes, I have been on "Warren /Lincoln Gap road on the spyder, I know where it is.
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Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
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