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« on: August 17, 2009, 12:25:51 PM » |
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Took off friday morning with 6 bikes headin' to the West Virginia mountains to hook-up with the Valkyrie Owners Association Reunion in Marlinton,WV.We took the long way so we could dig on Virginia's most curvy road Hwy.16.Only trouble we had the entire trip was my ridin' buddy Big Al got a dry wall screw in his rear tire just as we entered Hwy.16 at Hungry Mothers State Park we plugged it and rode on.   |
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2009, 12:43:27 PM » |
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This area of West Virginia was made for motorcycling with outstanding roads no matter the direction you go.   |
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2009, 12:50:11 PM » |
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I would like to give a special " Thank You " to Wolf and Highbinder for taking us on a beautiful ride in the mountains . Saturday's ride will rank near the top as one my favorite rides.Picture of Wolf and Candy Girl at Snowshoe.  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2009, 12:59:25 PM » |
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I got home last night and pretty much just got off the bike and into my 22 wheeler to make it to Oxford, Mississippi this morning . I've got some great pictures and will add to this thread later if the internet here in Athens,Alabama kicks me off line again. Cass Springs ,WV  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2009, 01:02:17 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2009, 01:07:47 PM » |
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The road to the top of West Virginia is narrow but paved all the way and was one of the highlights of the trip.   |
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2009, 01:09:49 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2009, 01:12:18 PM » |
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Great group of riders that we had with us on Saturdays ride...Bikes near the highest point.  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2009, 01:18:27 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2009, 01:22:20 PM » |
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Nice Super-Bird we saw on the way home.   |
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2009, 01:26:05 PM » |
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 Thanks for the pictures Some of my best rides on Rt 16 
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2009, 02:27:28 PM » |
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small world, i just rode Rt 16 and the 15 MPH hairpins and took some pics at Hungry Mothers about 2 weeks ago.
that sure is a nice valley after you come down one side of the mountain and before you go up the other side.
we went up 19 to 460 then over to 16 and back to I-81.
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2009, 02:35:42 PM » |
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I think West Virginia has some great riding roads. Glad you enjoyed yourself.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2009, 03:28:49 PM » |
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small world, i just rode Rt 16 and the 15 MPH hairpins and took some pics at Hungry Mothers about 2 weeks ago.
that sure is a nice valley after you come down one side of the mountain and before you go up the other side.
we went up 19 to 460 then over to 16 and back to I-81.
You where in Highbinder's & mine back yard .. For real !!!!
We ride 16 at least 3-4 times a month if not more...
To bad we didn't know ... Could have taken ya on some other GREAT roads as well...
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2009, 05:13:59 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2009, 06:06:26 PM » |
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I believe we rode this Devil's Triangle last time we attended 2008 Honda Hoot in Knoxville. There is a jail along the way and a real neet shop where locals hang out. There are louging chairs outside and they make GREAT sandwiches. There are some awesome twisties on this ride
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« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2009, 06:21:50 PM » |
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I believe we rode this Devil's Triangle last time we attended 2008 Honda Hoot in Knoxville. There is a jail along the way and a real neet shop where locals hang out. There are louging chairs outside and they make GREAT sandwiches. There are some awesome twisties on this ride
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Yep thats it ...They closed " Brushy " not long ago it was once home of MLK killer James Earl Ray. We heard it may become a museum   |
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« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2009, 06:24:29 PM » |
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I think West Virginia has some great riding roads. Glad you enjoyed yourself.
You got that right Rhonda its a beautiful place for the art of motorcycling. I thought Brian was going to come ride with us but we never saw him. Did you hit any jackpots in Vegas |
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« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2009, 06:35:34 PM » |
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Thanks for posting the pic, brings back memories.
You have the best riding in the continent in your area.
I have visited there four times and plan on going back. We stayed at a couple of motorcycle inns: Iron Horse in Stecoah and the Two Wheel Inn in Hendersonville.
Not to mention the Skyline and Blue Ridge Parkways
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« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2009, 08:18:29 PM » |
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This may very well have been the best motorcycle trip I have ever taken The weather was spectacular! The roads were amazing! The people were wonderful! I can't thank you all enough. Thanks Joe for inviting me. Thanks Wolf , Don and Tracy, and Wimp for leading the rides through some of the most beautiful countryside this land has to offer. And a special thanks to Gordon (Lucky 13) who was nice enough to let me stay at his house Sunday night and came out and rode the Dragon with me on my way home. Just wish he could have joined us. This is truely what life is all about...... |
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« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2009, 10:45:52 PM » |
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Next summer when I am home you will need to pass by my area and crash at my place before we ride east to DC.
Hate to have missed some good riding.
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« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2009, 01:55:25 PM » |
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We have a couple big rides lined up for Oct. & Nov. ( The Fall Color Ride is Oct.16-17-18 out of Robbinsville ,NC ) and ( The Shiloh Battlefield Ride-In is Nov.6-7-8 out of Lexington,TN ) .I'll post more information after the CBR ride next month.
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« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2009, 03:23:10 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2009, 07:41:24 PM » |
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We have nothing planed at that time ....
Sure hope we can hook up !!!
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« Reply #24 on: August 19, 2009, 08:05:50 AM » |
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Good! I'll be in touch as the date approaches with more details. On my last ride thru your area, you where off on another ride, but I wanted to thank you for having a section of 16 resurfaced for us. It was so fresh they hadn't taken down the signs or painted the lines yet. Very nice of you. |
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« Reply #25 on: August 19, 2009, 10:51:47 AM » |
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Your very welcome !!! 
They had done the other part the year before last....
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« Reply #26 on: August 19, 2009, 10:34:36 PM » |
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It was great having Smokin Joe and his merry ole gang of bikers come over to Marlinton for the VOAI Family Reunion along with our local expert Wolf and Candy Girl. Once the wild bunch road into town Friday night the party never ended till the wee hours of the morning. It was great meeting the gang and sharing some good times together for sure. Could not have asked for better weather and I know Wolf was talking to someone about that earlier to keep it sunny and with moderate temps, nice work Wolf as Mother Nature listened real good and granted your wish. Enough can't be said of all the great people that showed up and putting faces to nicknames. A great week with great folks, what more can you ask for! Thanks for coming out and sharing your time and enjoying some excellent riding in the hills.
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