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2021 Road Trips, who's going where?
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RICZ
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Like I stated before, there's precious little ocean to see along Hwy.101 in Washington. Assuming you are north, it's worth the ride to go up to and around the Olympic Peninsula and ride up to Hurricane Ridge from the town of Port Angeles. To cross Washington, do take Hwy.20 just south of the Canadian border, it begins at Sedro Woolley. It's one of this country's (if not the world) premier motorcycle roads. While still in Washington, it is well worth it to drop down to Hwy.12 which runs across Idaho and into Montana over Lolo Pass - voted by many THE BEST motorcycle road ever. You will thank me. Any other east-west road across Washington is pretty arid and mostly wheat growing country.
canamjhb
Well-known member
I have 2 trips planned. First, going to Texas Hill Country in April to meet some old friends and make some new ones. Then I plan to do a summer trip to the N.W. to visit family in Washington and Oregon. Planning on 10 days for Texas trip and 20-30 for the N.W. trip..... Jim
Woodaddict
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to make it interesting you can ride Skyline Drive, starts in Front Royal, VA goes right into BRP. riding at the crest of the mountains like BRP.
pieman9155
Member
we are planning maybe june from albany ny to skyline, brp , the tail maybe the rattler taking month if all works we have 2 bikes :yes::spyder2:
bikerbillone
Well-known member
Gonna do Dollywood, The Dragon for the fourth time, some other TN twisties.
VStarRider
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I have been putting some proposed trip ideas in my To Do app on my phone so I don't forget. One in there is to stay a couple of nights in Cooperstown or Oneonta, NY and explore the Catskills. I haven't really spent much time in that part of the state, ever. My NY road atlas shows lots of promising roads in that region.
As for out of state, I have been intrigued by US 6 through northern PA and the Windy 9 in Ohio ... they are not too far and offer something new. Is the Windy 9 all its cracked up to be? I see it was featured in Roadrunner magazine.
Overall, I like to find places that few talk about riding in - such as the hilly areas of western/northern Connecticut and Massachusetts. So many places with great riding that just are not on anyone's radar.
As for out of state, I have been intrigued by US 6 through northern PA and the Windy 9 in Ohio ... they are not too far and offer something new. Is the Windy 9 all its cracked up to be? I see it was featured in Roadrunner magazine.
Overall, I like to find places that few talk about riding in - such as the hilly areas of western/northern Connecticut and Massachusetts. So many places with great riding that just are not on anyone's radar.
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IGETAROUND
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Windy 9 in Ohio ... they are not too far and offer something new. Is the Windy 9 all its cracked up to be? I see it was featured in Roadrunner magazine.
YES, the windy 9 is just fantastic riding. Has to be one of the better MC roads in the eastern part of our great country. Did 3 of the nine and will definitely be going back for more. only bad thing was I trashed my drive belt on the return trip home.
Al in Kazoo
YES, the windy 9 is just fantastic riding. Has to be one of the better MC roads in the eastern part of our great country. Did 3 of the nine and will definitely be going back for more. only bad thing was I trashed my drive belt on the return trip home.
Al in Kazoo
Gldwnger
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I am only about an hour away from the windy 9 routes. You can get your maps here-http://WINDY9.COM
GeezerGlide
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Besides the Tail of the Dragon, Ride the Snake
pegasus1300
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I will be visiting the mini car museum outside of Phoenix in the end of Feb. Hope to do the Sisters in Tex in April. I will be in Deadwood for dw3r6 in July. I always do the Red Rock Ride In at St.George. If there is any money left I have friends to visit in Gerveis OR.in the fall. Should be a good year.
Brainsprain
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Western Trip and BRP info
I’ll join in. We planned a trip that got cancelled by Covid last June to July. We hope to do it this June to July. We live in St Augustine FL. We’l go to New Orleans, San Antonio, Texas Hills and Big Bend NP, then toCarlsbad Caverns, White Sands, Southern AZ, Southern Cal to Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Southern Utah then heading home. We bought Cycle Chiller outfits to endure the heat but also rising early to beat the heat. Our work schedules prohibit earlier departures—teachers.
As for the BRP, I’ve spent a good part of my life exploring it. Lived not far away for a while. There is so much to see and do one could spend six weeks there. As for adventurous roads, if one is on the BRP almost any road off of it is a twisty at least from Blowing Rock South west. Grandfather Moutain demads good skills. Little known Beach Mountain is a challenge. Ride all the way to the top in the early morning or late afternoon, and you’ll see lots of deer. Also, it is known for having had a Wizard of OZZ theme park at the top that is now closed except for special events. It’s worth the ride up because some of the residents have yard art from the book/film. My girlfriend and i have done all of the BRP from Cherokee to BLowing ROck and a good part of it on north. The Sunshine Parkway in Virginia connects to it at its northern terminus. The SPW is also quite spectacular in parts. There are a number of wineries along the parkways to stop to enjoy. If that’s your thing, contact the associations of wineries for info and maps. Mile markers are available. They cannot advertise on the parkway.
When you get into SW North Carolina and East Tennessee any road is fun to ride. I found Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell and Beach
Mountain far more challenging than tail of the dragon. Sorry, but I did.
This summer will be our first long trip on our Spyder. All previous Motorcycling was done on a V-Strom 650.
To be able to travel, I will be frist in line for the vaccine when I’m told I can have it. Being 73 in July, I’ll get it soon. Same for my 63 year old girl friend. To me its a no brainer. I sold my Suzuki to a youngster (42) who got the virus four months ago. He still has episodes of shortness of breath. My 20 year old granddaughter still suffers from a bout with it in September. People who have had minor squirmishes seem to refuse to accept that others have severe responses. I want neither. Stay safe, ride defensively, and protect your health.
I’ll join in. We planned a trip that got cancelled by Covid last June to July. We hope to do it this June to July. We live in St Augustine FL. We’l go to New Orleans, San Antonio, Texas Hills and Big Bend NP, then toCarlsbad Caverns, White Sands, Southern AZ, Southern Cal to Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Southern Utah then heading home. We bought Cycle Chiller outfits to endure the heat but also rising early to beat the heat. Our work schedules prohibit earlier departures—teachers.
As for the BRP, I’ve spent a good part of my life exploring it. Lived not far away for a while. There is so much to see and do one could spend six weeks there. As for adventurous roads, if one is on the BRP almost any road off of it is a twisty at least from Blowing Rock South west. Grandfather Moutain demads good skills. Little known Beach Mountain is a challenge. Ride all the way to the top in the early morning or late afternoon, and you’ll see lots of deer. Also, it is known for having had a Wizard of OZZ theme park at the top that is now closed except for special events. It’s worth the ride up because some of the residents have yard art from the book/film. My girlfriend and i have done all of the BRP from Cherokee to BLowing ROck and a good part of it on north. The Sunshine Parkway in Virginia connects to it at its northern terminus. The SPW is also quite spectacular in parts. There are a number of wineries along the parkways to stop to enjoy. If that’s your thing, contact the associations of wineries for info and maps. Mile markers are available. They cannot advertise on the parkway.
When you get into SW North Carolina and East Tennessee any road is fun to ride. I found Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell and Beach
Mountain far more challenging than tail of the dragon. Sorry, but I did.
This summer will be our first long trip on our Spyder. All previous Motorcycling was done on a V-Strom 650.
To be able to travel, I will be frist in line for the vaccine when I’m told I can have it. Being 73 in July, I’ll get it soon. Same for my 63 year old girl friend. To me its a no brainer. I sold my Suzuki to a youngster (42) who got the virus four months ago. He still has episodes of shortness of breath. My 20 year old granddaughter still suffers from a bout with it in September. People who have had minor squirmishes seem to refuse to accept that others have severe responses. I want neither. Stay safe, ride defensively, and protect your health.
grumpyoldretiredcop
New member
Wanted to make the Red Rock Ride In this year, hope to do it in 2021. I've ridden through Brice but my wife has not. Don't think I'll be making too many trips in 2021, but since I'm going to give retirement another try starting in 2022, maybe we'll have more opportunities.
Valkrocket
Member
So let me get this straight........You're gonna take your BRP to the BRP? LOL. Happy New Year Friend. :2thumbs:
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