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« on: July 23, 2021, 05:20:31 AM » |
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My daughter, as we were on our recent trip, provided a comment that Virginia Route 8 was a very scenic ride.
Just wanted to know if anyone has ridden that road (NC to VA) and was it worth the trip/ride?
Thanks.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2021, 08:34:02 AM » |
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I just looked. It made me think: there's a bunch of NC east
of I-77 between I-85 and I-81 where I've hardly
ridden at all. I've been through the stretch through Independence, and
Meadows of Dan because of the Blue Ridge Parkway...
-Mike
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Charlie McCready
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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2021, 01:01:26 PM » |
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If memory is correct Route 8 is near Floyd, VA. At least part of it.
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carolinarider09
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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2021, 01:10:48 PM » |
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Yes it does
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Highbinder
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« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2021, 04:22:36 PM » |
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I've ridden rte 8 serveral times, I would get to it from Tuggle Gap off the Blue Ridge . Great motorcycle road, mostly down hill and lot of curves. You would not be disappointed riding rte 8.
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carolinarider09
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« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2021, 05:04:02 PM » |
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Thanks Hibinder. I will put it on my list. Next trip in that area will be heading east to Richmond to visit my daughter at her new home.
But I will tell her she got good information on the route.
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3fan4life
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« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2021, 07:47:34 PM » |
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You can pick up route 8 in Winston Salem, NC I'd ride it from there to SR 40 in VA and then Ride SR 40 to Blackstone, VA. At Blackstone you can pick up US 460 to Petersburg and Richmond. https://goo.gl/maps/Xc96jvkau5HQHxqD8You could pick up US 360 at Keysville, VA and take it to Richmond. Not as scenic but it's quicker. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2021, 08:03:55 PM » |
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Watch your 6 in Richmond.
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3fan4life
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2021, 08:10:35 PM » |
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You can take US 58 from Galax to Stuart and pick up SR 8 to SR 40 |
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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2021, 07:46:51 AM » |
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Yes. I was going to take the BRP but I modified it to this.  |
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3fan4life
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« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2021, 09:31:53 AM » |
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Yes. I was going to take the BRP but I modified it to this. I think that you'll enjoy that route. If you're hungry when you pass this place, stop in:  It's an honest to goodness "beer joint" that is famous for its hot dogs. |
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carolinarider09
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« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2021, 10:47:54 AM » |
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Thanks. I will try and keep an eye out for it.
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