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« on: April 25, 2014, 12:34:06 PM » |
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There are a few of us planning to ride down to Inzane from NY, NJ, PA, etc on Saturday June 7 We are currently thinking of riding down on Saturday morning. So far looks like GMan, NJF6Cowboy, OSS?, AndyM ....Hoping Big D and Little D want to join us..... We are planning to take 81 down, possibly thru PA to avoid NJ traffic? Thinking we could maybe meet near Cabelas in Hamburg but it depends on where everyone is coming from. Thining we would crash around Roanoke and stay the night at a cabin, etc. or maybe go a bit further toward the start of the Blue Ridge and stay the evening. There are several of us who want to ride the Blue Ridge all the way down to Asheville (bucket list trip for me). If you are interested in joining us, let me know via reply to this post or email me at Dragonridernj@aol.com |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2014, 04:04:35 PM » |
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Thinking we would crash around Roanoke and stay the night at a cabin, etc. or maybe go a bit further toward the start of the Blue Ridge
Andy, the start of the BRP is very near Waynesboro VA (close to 81 South). Roanoke VA is another 97 miles (1.5hrs) down 81, SW of Waynesboro (also close to get on the BRP).
I am planning to make the BRP all the way to Ashville on Sunday (unless it is nonstop rain, then I may hump 81 down). I do not know the halfway point for you guys, but if you stay at the Days Inn in Waynesboro VA (where all our past Meet-in-the-Middle, northern route rides start), I can be at the motel early Sun morning and join with you guys over to BRP for the ride South. That motel is clean and cheap.
Not asking you to change plans for me. Just pointing out the start of the BRP (bucket list).
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andym
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2014, 03:54:35 AM » |
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Sounds like a plan Just need to check travel time
And run it by the other folks
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biguglyman
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2014, 01:16:51 PM » |
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Got a gig Saturday night. Gonna do the "iron butt" run on Sunday and try to make it all the way. My mapquest suggests going over to Erie PA and down I-79.
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2014, 01:33:52 PM » |
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Li'l D and i are in. its been awhile since we've been on the brp. time is not going fast enough.
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2014, 01:40:12 PM » |
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Evan and I are in! Also, just got a PM from XMAN asking about our ride down.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2014, 04:07:52 PM » |
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Made our reservation at the Waynesboro VA Days Inn, for Sat evening, Jun 7. Kick stands up (KSU) at 9A sharp Sun morning for BRP to Ashville NC. Anyone wants to join up is welcome. (Full tanks and good tires are requested.) http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/virginia/waynesboro/days-inn-waynesboro/hotel-overview Phone: 1-540-943-1101 From the North: Take I-81 South to exit 221. Follow I-64 East to exit 94. Follow Route 340 North for 1/10 of a mile. Hotel entrance is on the right.  Six miles to the top of BRP, Southbound.     Three weeks. |
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andym
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2014, 04:20:35 PM » |
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I may have a very hard time coming back to New Joisey
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2014, 06:51:20 PM » |
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I'll be at the Days Inn June 6 Friday late after riding down from work. Saturday I plan on local riding west of Rt 81. I'll be back at Days Inn for Saturday evening, hopefully we can all have dinner together. Kick stands up at 9:00 am sounds good. I'm thinking it will be a long ride on the BRP to Asheville.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Stan
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andym
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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2014, 03:16:30 AM » |
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sounds good STan . Im trying to stop working my normal 80 hour work weeks so Im not exhausted and can really enjoy the riding . Plan to get out for the next 3 weekends and do some riding since I have not riden nearly enough in the last 2 years . Really looking forward to this ride
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andym
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2014, 03:18:12 AM » |
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IS anyone planning to ride down SAturday morning from NY /NJ . I saw an email about the hotel but not the actual ride to Wayesboro . I can ride down alone just thought it might be better with few guys
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« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2014, 02:30:55 PM » |
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I am thinking about going down from NY. Not sure yet because I do not have any room reservations and was also wondering if anyone has one that they are looking to share to keep the costs down. I could either leave Friday after work or Saturday. I am also looking for a receiver hitch for my interstate with saddlebag rails if anybody knows of one that is available. You can let me know through a reply to this post or by email myvalkyrieinterstate@gmail.comRide Safe! Rich |
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« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2014, 07:20:42 PM » |
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Rich
Im sharing a room in Wayesboro on SAt eve and during the week in Asheville already but I think there was a post for those looking to share a room at Inzane
Sorry no idea on the receiver
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andym
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2014, 08:58:59 AM » |
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Thought I would post once more and see if anyone wants to ride down with me to Waynesboro VA on Saturday morning . Im in Aberdeen , NJ .
I plan on riding a bit north to rt 78 west in NJ and taking that out toward Harrisburg then onto Rt 81
Looks to be 6 hours of riding and Im guessing about 7-8 with gas and restroom stops
That route should avoid horror of traffic near Philly, Baltimore, DC , etc
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2014, 10:15:26 AM » |
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End to End on the Blueridge Parkway is a lot of fun. We rode it last year from Waynesboro to Cherokee. Interstate 81 is one my Least favorite roads to ride in Virginia on a bike. Lots of trucks. If you are coming into Virginia a little further north of Waynesboro, Skyline drive is a real nice ride too and when it ends the Blueridge parkway starts. Speed limit on Skyline drive is lower though being 35mph the last time I rode it. Blueridge Parkway is 45mph for most of the route. Hotels get a little limited south of Roanoke. You might want to call ahead. We ended up staying right off the Roanoke exit because most of the lodging south was booked during our trip.
Dan
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andym
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« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2014, 11:10:30 AM » |
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Thanks for the tip
I was actually hoping to ride Skyline on the return trip . If I ride down myself , I can do what I want , for the moment waitng to hear if Im by my lonesome
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2014, 02:16:06 PM » |
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Andy that is your best (straight shot) route to avoid the terrible I-95 Eastern corridor full-combat ride.
I-81S can be busy with 18 wheelers in both lanes for miles, but usually worse well downstate VA than farther North where you will be. It may be a bit crowded, but it is always moving pretty good. The VA State Troopers specialize in sitting just below (the many) rolling hill crests in the Southbound lanes, and catching folks sprinting around trucks slowing down going up the grades. Exits are reasonably numerous with gas and food right off the off-ramp. If you cannot see a service station from the freeway, skip that exit until you do.
See you in Waynesboro. I will ride back roads down and probably be there mid afternoon (though will go early or late to avoid any liquid sunshine, since it's just an easy few hours for me). (You have rain gear, yes?)
Watch your topknot.
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andym
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« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2014, 05:52:16 PM » |
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Thanks Jess
and no talk of rain . Im keeping my gear deep in the saddle bag
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G-Man
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« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2014, 06:35:58 AM » |
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This looks great!!! Looks like a couple of places to grab a nice steak for dinner and good breakfast in the morning. Looking forward to this ride! Only thing left to do is an earl change and a quick detail on the Valkyrie and I'm set. |
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andym
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« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2014, 07:56:01 AM » |
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Ive been riding the old girl a bit since I have not been riding much the last two years and I got that luvin feelin and over the weekend. She waited patiently in the garage for me for far too long .
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andym
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« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2014, 07:33:08 AM » |
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Wow
Its getting close . CAnt wait . I really need some down time
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
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« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2014, 10:42:49 AM » |
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me also im ready to launch..
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« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2014, 02:57:57 AM » |
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that looks great can't wait to get around that area  |
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