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Hey All,
Headed out for a 6 day trip... In Janesville OH tonight from Detroit MI area....
So heading towards West Virginia.. Going to take the Triple Nickel south then head east..... maybe
SO is there any Sites or no miss roads to hit in the WV, VA, Eastern KY we should hit?
Missed Inzane because of illness, so like to see what I missed....
Any thoughts advice would be great...
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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2016, 06:45:14 PM » |
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Just about any two lane road through those mountains will be good  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2016, 06:46:59 PM » |
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Yeah, anywhere there is awesome Enjoy your ride.  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2016, 06:56:10 PM » |
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Just trying to make sure i don't miss something Was out in Wyoming a few tears ago and because I didn't ask questions I missed the Needles Highway... drove right around it... Got home and almost every one I told about the trip said "How'd ya like the Needles Highway?"...... Haven't got back there yet....  B |
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2016, 07:00:59 PM » |
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Welp, if ya haven't done it yet, jump on the Blue Ridge somewhere.
A trip to Asheville NC is beautiful and a visit to the "Biltmore Estate" is recommended.
Just driving around on the grounds is amazing.
There is so much to see in that part of the country, you could spend months.
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2016, 07:27:22 PM » |
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Glad to hear you're in the wind Bro!
Don't know where all you're noodle'n around at but...
16 between Tazewell, Va & Marion, Va., Back of the Dragon
160 between Cumberland, Ky. & Appalachia, Va. (supposed to rival The Dragon)
421 from Hyden, Ky. to Harlan, Ky.
or 66 from Oneida, Ky. to Pineville, Ky.
(these two parallel each other, we prefer 66, runs along the river)
& we really like 70 from Jonesville, Ky. through Kyles Ford to Rogersville, Tn.
All "crankin' & bankin" kinda roads,
have fun Brother
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2016, 07:32:52 PM » |
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Thanks Hook...
Have run the Blue Ridge like 10 times the full length... don't know how many time have run it partially...
Have made this trip with Dad and who ever tags along in September since 1990.... About 9 of those years were New England, once to Yellowstone, around all 5 great lakes, and the rest of those years including the last 7 or so have been KY and TN
Mainly looking to hit WV and VA for a couple of days for something different(depending on the weather).... Have been thru, but usually getting someplace....
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2016, 07:35:25 PM » |
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Thanks Hook...
Have run the Blue Ridge like 10 times the full length... don't know how many time have run it partially...
Have made this trip with Dad and who ever tags along in September since 1990.... About 9 of those years were New England, once to Yellowstone, around all 5 great lakes, and the rest of those years including the last 7 or so have been KY and TN
Mainly looking to hit WV and VA for a couple of days for something different(depending on the weather).... Have been thru, but usually getting someplace....
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2016, 07:46:51 PM » |
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I'll agree with the BRP and anywhere on the eastern side of Kentucky, Tennesse, North and South Carolina. Love those roads.
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2016, 03:16:10 AM » |
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Hey brad , Start with I 68 to coopers rock , then rt 42 towards deep creek like md to 219 , you have swallow falls, Now just ideas Blackwater falls in Davis wv, Rt 219 Rt 33 Look up cass rr , snowshoe resort , all that area is awesome , green banks West Virginia, Seneca rocks area rt 220 , Rt 50 , Rt 250 towards Virginia awesome Monterey , all great riding get your map out and go. Besafe
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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2016, 06:07:10 AM » |
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If you are just wanting to ride: Get into West Virginia and get off the 4 lane. Watch for pot holes, but other than that, it is all good.
If you want to check out things along the way: Philippi is the site of the first land battle of the civil war and there is a covered bridge there. There is an oil and gas museum in Parkersburg (brick warehouse type of building) and the early well heads at Petroleum, WV. While in Parkersburg you might enjoy taking the ferry to Blennerhassett island. The road thru Harrisville is fun and there is an old automotive museum in Harrisville that among it's collection has a Ford flathead engine made into a compressor......custom heads and all. From there, if you go by Big Bend State Park on towards Cairo, you will enjoy that greatly too. In Cairo, there is an old railroad museum and also there is a general store loaded with about 100 old vespas. They hold a vespa rally there every year.
I will add more to this later if you are interested.
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2016, 01:51:51 PM » |
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Hey brad , Start with I 68 to coopers rock , then rt 42 towards deep creek like md to 219 , you have swallow falls, Now just ideas Blackwater falls in Davis wv, Rt 219 Rt 33 Look up cass rr , snowshoe resort , all that area is awesome , green banks West Virginia, Seneca rocks area rt 220 , Rt 50 , Rt 250 towards Virginia awesome Monterey , all great riding get your map out and go. Besafe
These..... ALL of these are great rides. We ride that area at least once a year and those roads never get boring. Make sure you get to Davis WV and go to Sirianni's for lunch.... best pizza there is. There is only one main road through Davis, it is easy to find. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2016, 02:14:15 PM » |
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Hey brad , Start with I 68 to coopers rock , then rt 42 towards deep creek like md to 219 , you have swallow falls, Now just ideas Blackwater falls in Davis wv, Rt 219 Rt 33 Look up cass rr , snowshoe resort , all that area is awesome , green banks West Virginia, Seneca rocks area rt 220 , Rt 50 , Rt 250 towards Virginia awesome Monterey , all great riding get your map out and go. Besafe
ALL good roads! I highly reccomend SR39 it is an excellent ride in both WV and VA. The section from Goshen, VA to Lexington, VA is a must for scenic beauty. Lexington, VA is chocked full of history, Gen Robert E. Lee's tomb, Gen Stonewall Jackson's grave, Virginia Military Institute and many other sites of historical interests. I-64 or US 60 will take you from Lexington back into WV if you wish. SR 16 is also a great ride in WV and VA it can be picked up off of US60 near Fayetville, WV. Fayetville is where the New River Gorge bridge is, and I highly reccomend taking the road that runs underneath it. As others have said almost any road in WV will be fun, just watch out for pot holes everywhere and loose gravel in the turns. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2016, 04:26:29 PM » |
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Hoping to get the wild bunch together Saturday for a ride if I don't have to work the weekend again ( I'll know tomorrow ) . If around the cool side of The Great State Of Tennessee would love to hook up. Hoping to get with Reb up around the Greenville area. When we did InZane most of the roads in WV was like riding in a tater patch.
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« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2016, 04:53:22 PM » |
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If you're riding along in W VA and you start hitting potholes, you need to stop and turn around because it means you just crossed into PA.
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« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2016, 05:15:30 PM » |
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Hoping to get the wild bunch together Saturday for a ride if I don't have to work the weekend again ( I'll know tomorrow ) . If around the cool side of The Great State Of Tennessee would love to hook up. Hoping to get with Reb up around the Greenville area.
Hey, if you're rollin' I'd like a shout!
GeezerGlider RTE will jus' havta live without my particular brand of entertainment,
I'd much rather "crank-n-bank" with my Fam
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« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2016, 05:21:45 PM » |
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Well we ended up in Franklin West Virginia. No pool, no Wifi. Took. 555,47,16 and ended up r.on 33. Liked 33 As it was nice sweepers after a morning of Twisties. Joe saw your message and it's possible. Let me know asap tomorrow if it's on. Would luv to ride with y'all We are hitting at Tazewell tomorrow
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« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2016, 05:41:08 PM » |
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Go to the Flight 93 Memorial. Gorgeous place, great roads and one of the most heartfelt places I have been to.
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« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2016, 05:57:06 PM » |
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Well we ended up in Franklin West Virginia. No pool, no Wifi. Took. 555,47,16 and ended up r.on 33. Liked 33 As it was nice sweepers after a morning of Twisties. Joe saw your message and it's possible. Let me know asap tomorrow if it's on. Would luv to ride with y'all We are hitting at Tazewell tomorrow
Hoping to get the wild bunch together Saturday for a ride if I don't have to work the weekend again ( I'll know tomorrow ) . If around the cool side of The Great State Of Tennessee would love to hook up. Hoping to get with Reb up around the Greenville area.
Hey, if you're rollin' I'd like a shout!
GeezerGlider RTE will jus' havta live without my particular brand of entertainment,
I'd much rather "crank-n-bank" with my Fam
(& I'm solo this weekend, lets go sumwheres!) I'll know tomorrow and post back to this thread. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2016, 03:13:31 PM » |
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Brad will you be in Clinton Friday night for a ride Saturday?
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« Reply #20 on: September 22, 2016, 04:26:44 PM » |
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Hoping to get the wild bunch together Saturday for a ride if I don't have to work the weekend again ( I'll know tomorrow ) . If around the cool side of The Great State Of Tennessee would love to hook up. Hoping to get with Reb up around the Greenville area.
Hey, if you're rollin' I'd like a shout!
GeezerGlider RTE will jus' havta live without my particular brand of entertainment,
I'd much rather "crank-n-bank" with my Fam
(& I'm solo this weekend, lets go sumwheres!)Hey bring it dude! Let's ride |
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« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2016, 04:39:43 PM » |
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Wooo-MF'n-Whoooo, I'm in
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« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2016, 04:41:20 PM » |
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We will be At the red roof tommorrow night. Near Roanoke va right now. F'n Craker barrel
Lets Ride
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« Reply #23 on: September 22, 2016, 05:00:50 PM » |
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Only thing I'd like is NO Dragon. Plenty of places we have not been.
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« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2016, 05:53:03 PM » |
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421 is by far a great route to take. All kinds of options if you are looking some wicked roads to cross on the way to Clinton I'm no expert, I've only lived in TN for a week! Get that wing ready Whisky.... I want to compare exhaust noise |
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« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2016, 05:54:08 PM » |
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No Dragon ... Mostly back roads I think everyone will enjoy if you like curves and lakes and rivers . Brad call me when you get in the hood I'll do my best to have us a designated driver to take us over to the steakhouse for a steak and a few cold ones.
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« Reply #27 on: September 22, 2016, 06:07:53 PM » |
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We Plan on being in Clinton by 6pm.... Probably stay the night there on Saturday also... Drinks by the Pool Saturday?.... Is it worth it to go the the Breaks? I read about it in the Goldwing rider magazine and it said its the "Grand Canyon of the West"...... Its Kinda out of the way on the way to Clinton Otherwise possibly going to hit 66... We are just North of Roanoke (Exit 150 off 81).. so going to be heading south west and will hit whatever along the way to Clinton. Like Whiskey's suggestions, but last time I was on the Snake it was kinda beat up and marbley....  Today we took 33 from W VA to the Skyway/BRP.... And it all to our selves for over 100 miles.... had it in 4th gear almost the entire time... Almost Triple the 35 MPH limit on the Skyway a couple of time... And once Double the limit on the BRP....  B |
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« Reply #28 on: September 22, 2016, 06:57:08 PM » |
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We Plan on being in Clinton by 6pm.... Probably stay the night there on Saturday also... Drinks by the Pool Saturday?.... Is it worth it to go the the Breaks? I read about it in the Goldwing rider magazine and it said its the "Grand Canyon of the West"...... Its Kinda out of the way on the way to Clinton Otherwise possibly going to hit 66... We are just North of Roanoke (Exit 150 off 81).. so going to be heading south west and will hit whatever along the way to Clinton. Like Whiskey's suggestions, but last time I was on the Snake it was kinda beat up and marbley.... Today we took 33 from W VA to the Skyway/BRP.... And it all to our selves for over 100 miles.... had it in 4th gear almost the entire time... Almost Triple the 35 MPH limit on the Skyway a couple of time... And once Double the limit on the BRP.... B Easy now. No more death wobbles for you.  |
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« Reply #29 on: September 22, 2016, 07:15:02 PM » |
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Smooth as silk for the last several days.... including a highway run at a sustained 115mph indicated... probably 110 actual...  The Skyline was SOOOOO empty it was BEGGING for someone to appreciate it!!!! But this is the last trip on current front tire.... B |
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« Reply #31 on: September 23, 2016, 05:31:21 AM » |
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Brad: was going to suggest 33 out of WV to Va, glad you got to ride it. Awesome road! Took it on the Sunday following the first Hillbilly HWY Run, early in the morning. It seemed like constant switchbacks going directly into the sun. Been wanting to go back and ride it again ever since... Yous guys have a great ride this weekend, wish I was there. Be sure to stay ahead of Whiskey and his loud ass pipes (yeah, right  ). CHEERS |
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« Reply #32 on: September 23, 2016, 05:50:58 AM » |
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Yeah, & Reb's got new "open" Cobra 6's!
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Yeah, & Reb's got new "open" Cobra 6's!
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« Reply #34 on: September 23, 2016, 07:32:58 PM » |
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Ok ... to push this VALKYRIE and ride related post back to the top...... We headed out this AM from just North/East of Roanoke (exit 150).. Dinner last night at God Damn Cracker Barrel because they always seem to be next to motels... 220 back to the BRP.... Once again BEAUTIFUL Weather and had it almost all to ourselves... Only problem is the sun in your eyes at the worst time entering into a curve....Note to self - only run the BP North.... Got off at 58 and took that east with the intent to make it to Shady Valley with the intent of getting a T-Short for the time 3 years ago when ew ran the Snake and the cursed store was closed... But because you seem to go more sideways than forward, we ended up in Damascus at 3PM for lunch with the intent of making Clinton by 6PM so we could meet Joe for Dinner... So realizing that taking any more 2 lane twisties would get us to Clinton at like 10 PM and miss dinner and beers with Joe ( and Miss Cindy and Britman it ended up!) we headed up to 81/40/75 and slabbed it to Clinton.. pulling into the Gas station near the Motel at EXACTLY 6 PM ( as I had predicted that AM- but with a totally different itinerary of roads and sites.. ) .... Was in the pool with a Youngs Double Chocolate Stout and a flask of Makers Cask Strength(114 proof) for a 20 minute drink and swim before a nice dinner with the afore mentioned group... Will see the rest of the bunch at Hardee's at 9:30AM for Breakfast before heading out with the Group. BTW we will be staying at the Red Roof in Clinton tomorrow nite also and do need to be entertained (hint-hint)... I will buy the first round.. or 2, or 3..... Sunday we will begin the trek home to Michigan.... Further adventure to follow.... BTW I would post pictures, but.. 1. I didn't take many as we have ALL been on the BRP and it still looks the same as it did 15 years ago when we all took 1000 pictures... 2. I was having too much fun to STOP and take anymore God Damn Pictures...LOL B |
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« Reply #35 on: September 23, 2016, 07:39:52 PM » |
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Glad you're havin' fun!
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« Reply #36 on: September 23, 2016, 08:12:35 PM » |
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Got off at 58 and took that east with the intent to make it to Shady Valley with the intent of getting a T-Short for the time 3 years ago when ew ran the Snake and the cursed store was closed..
BTW we will be staying at the Red Roof in Clinton tomorrow nite also and do need to be entertained (hint-hint)... I will buy the first round.. or 2, or 3.....
I can come up for a few cold ones and supper tomorrow night I enjoy hangin' out with you and Al .... The Country Store at Shady Valley has new owners and " The Snake " t-shirt selection is slim very slim we was there after the ride from hell the Sunday before Labor Day. |
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« Reply #38 on: September 24, 2016, 03:41:55 PM » |
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So... Left today from the Hardees in Clinton TN with Smokin' Joe leading the way.... I would post where we went but I have no idea other than we rode over 150 miles and there are now a lot less of my Cobra Floorboards.......  Giant thanks to Joe for showing myself and 10+ people a good time... got to meet Reb and watch him throw 3 foot of spark on the first hard corner.... Good to see Greg (Smooth Rider) DG (Whiskey), Wimp and Britman-plus several others Left at 10AM and got back to the motel at 530PM... Great day even with the heat. Hopefully Joe will chime in and let me know where I went today?!?!??  Heading north tomorrow.... B |
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« Reply #39 on: September 24, 2016, 03:45:49 PM » |
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BTW Whiskey thought the pool under the waterfall Joe took us to looked very inviting....   I think Joe has a better picture..... B |
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