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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:10 pm
Post subject: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway
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I plan to spend a weekend on the Blue Ridge parkway probably the
begining of October, before the leaves start to cover the road.
Does anyone have any idea, or know of a resourse I can use to estimate
how far to expect to travel in a given time period? Looking at a map
doesn't give any realistic idea, as there are so many switch backs
that a map can't even show.
I'm planning to just cruise and enjoy from Asheville, NC starting
north toward VA. No particular destination, but will have to be back
to SC by nightfall Sunday. I'm considering just heading up as far as
the VA border, then just making a break for home down 77. Not trying
to break any records. I'll have to stop frequently for fuel as my 97
Magna 750 hits reserve between 85 and 95 miles depending on how I'm
riding, and I'll probably stop for the sights as well.
Anyone with experience there?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:32 pm
Post subject: Re: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"The Cross-eyed Barber" <crosseyedbarber RemoveThis @scab.gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I plan to spend a weekend on the Blue Ridge parkway probably the
> begining of October, before the leaves start to cover the road.
>
> Does anyone have any idea, or know of a resourse I can use to estimate
> how far to expect to travel in a given time period? Looking at a map
> doesn't give any realistic idea, as there are so many switch backs
> that a map can't even show.
>
> I'm planning to just cruise and enjoy from Asheville, NC starting
> north toward VA. No particular destination, but will have to be back
> to SC by nightfall Sunday. I'm considering just heading up as far as
> the VA border, then just making a break for home down 77. Not trying
> to break any records. I'll have to stop frequently for fuel as my 97
> Magna 750 hits reserve between 85 and 95 miles depending on how I'm
> riding, and I'll probably stop for the sights as well.
>
> Anyone with experience there?
>
Asheville is around milepost 380 and the NC/VA border is (IIRC) near
milepost 210. The 170 miles will be a very relaxed day on the BRP with time
for stops at Moses Cone, Price Lake, Blue Ridge Music Center, etc., etc..
You can find a large selection of motels in Hillsville, VA right near I77
(although personally, I'd look for a more interesting route back to SC). Be
aware that gas is not available on the BRP (hopefully, this will help reduce
the increasing haze), but you can usually find it on an intersecting road.
I discovered the BRP by motorcycle in 1974 and have ridden (or driven) it
nearly every year since - for my money, it's the greatest road in the
eastern US and one of the crowning achievements of FDR's New Deal.
This website has lots of info on the parkway.
http://blueridgedirectory.net/
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:22 am
Post subject: Re: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Sorry, I haven't been back for a few days.
Thanks to Tom K. and Morrgaine for the responses and links.
Very helpful.
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On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:10:05 -0400, The Cross-eyed Barber
<crosseyedbarber DeleteThis @scab.gmail.com> wrote:
>I plan to spend a weekend on the Blue Ridge parkway probably the
>begining of October, before the leaves start to cover the road.
>
>Does anyone have any idea, or know of a resourse I can use to estimate
>how far to expect to travel in a given time period? Looking at a map
>doesn't give any realistic idea, as there are so many switch backs
>that a map can't even show.
>
>I'm planning to just cruise and enjoy from Asheville, NC starting
>north toward VA. No particular destination, but will have to be back
>to SC by nightfall Sunday. I'm considering just heading up as far as
>the VA border, then just making a break for home down 77. Not trying
>to break any records. I'll have to stop frequently for fuel as my 97
>Magna 750 hits reserve between 85 and 95 miles depending on how I'm
>riding, and I'll probably stop for the sights as well.
>
>Anyone with experience there? >> Stay informed about: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I think finding fuel might be a bit difficult... But I've only been down it
once.
Joe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R
Currently Riding The "Mother Ship"
http://yunx.com/valk.htm
Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ?
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"The Cross-eyed Barber" <crosseyedbarber RemoveThis @scab.gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I plan to spend a weekend on the Blue Ridge parkway probably the
> begining of October, before the leaves start to cover the road.
>
> Does anyone have any idea, or know of a resourse I can use to estimate
> how far to expect to travel in a given time period? Looking at a map
> doesn't give any realistic idea, as there are so many switch backs
> that a map can't even show.
>
> I'm planning to just cruise and enjoy from Asheville, NC starting
> north toward VA. No particular destination, but will have to be back
> to SC by nightfall Sunday. I'm considering just heading up as far as
> the VA border, then just making a break for home down 77. Not trying
> to break any records. I'll have to stop frequently for fuel as my 97
> Magna 750 hits reserve between 85 and 95 miles depending on how I'm
> riding, and I'll probably stop for the sights as well.
>
> Anyone with experience there?
>
> --
> The Cross-eyed Barber >> Stay informed about: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:26 pm
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"Joe" <really-faked-but-works RemoveThis @yunx.com> wrote in message
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>I think finding fuel might be a bit difficult... But I've only been down
>it once.
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> Joe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R
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> Currently Riding The "Mother Ship"
> http://yunx.com/valk.htm
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> Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ?
> http://tinyurl.com/5apkg
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> "The Cross-eyed Barber" <crosseyedbarber RemoveThis @scab.gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:t76re31so8i51pe25hg8pbvkn2uu2irunr@4ax.com...
>>I plan to spend a weekend on the Blue Ridge parkway probably the
>> begining of October, before the leaves start to cover the road.
>>
>> Does anyone have any idea, or know of a resourse I can use to estimate
>> how far to expect to travel in a given time period? Looking at a map
>> doesn't give any realistic idea, as there are so many switch backs
>> that a map can't even show.
>>
>> I'm planning to just cruise and enjoy from Asheville, NC starting
>> north toward VA. No particular destination, but will have to be back
>> to SC by nightfall Sunday. I'm considering just heading up as far as
>> the VA border, then just making a break for home down 77. Not trying
>> to break any records. I'll have to stop frequently for fuel as my 97
>> Magna 750 hits reserve between 85 and 95 miles depending on how I'm
>> riding, and I'll probably stop for the sights as well.
>>
>> Anyone with experience there?
>>
>> --
>> The Cross-eyed Barber
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>I drove the parkway once and it was on a long weekend.I spent a day on it
>about 3 years ago and covered about 1/4 of the distance I would have on any
>other road. It was very slow just following a line of cars or bikes and
>yes, gas was hard to find. So hard in fact that I was so far off the
>parkway by the time I found some, I just left for good.
I just came from a 2 day in Adirondack park (lake Placid area) and the roads
are like new, lots of curves and hills and the scenery is magnificent now
with all the red and orange and the traffis is quick. I'll go back there
again but not the blue ridge.
Wayne
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:39 pm
Post subject: Re: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Joe" <really-faked-but-works DeleteThis @yunx.com> wrote in message
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>>>I drove the parkway once and it was on a long weekend.I spent a day on it
>>>about 3 years ago and covered about 1/4 of the distance I would have on
>>>any other road. It was very slow just following a line of cars or bikes
>>>and yes, gas was hard to find. So hard in fact that I was so far off the
>>>parkway by the time I found some, I just left for good.
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>> I just came from a 2 day in Adirondack park (lake Placid area) and the
>> roads are like new, lots of curves and hills and the scenery is
>> magnificent now with all the red and orange and the traffis is quick.
>> I'll go back there again but not the blue ridge.
>
> I've done both... I think the BRP is more of a "saunterer's dream" road
> and the Adirondack area is more of a touring man's dream area. The BRP is
> like an unspoiled scenic tourist trap whereas the area in NY where you
> were is just plain remote and beautiful. The views may not be as big or
> steep as the BRP, but you can't beat the fact that you can set your own
> pace, etc.
>
If you ride the BRP during the week, especially in May, you'll normally find
very little traffic. And exploring the side roads off the parkway can be
very rewarding - although one often finds some gravel on the switchbacks.
> What I didn't get to do was Skyline Drive... Will have to make it a point
> to travel that again some day soon.
Now there's a crowded, slow (35 mph limit) road, albeit with lovely views.
Tom K. >> Stay informed about: Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:09 pm
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>>I drove the parkway once and it was on a long weekend.I spent a day on it
>>about 3 years ago and covered about 1/4 of the distance I would have on
>>any other road. It was very slow just following a line of cars or bikes
>>and yes, gas was hard to find. So hard in fact that I was so far off the
>>parkway by the time I found some, I just left for good.
>
> I just came from a 2 day in Adirondack park (lake Placid area) and the
> roads are like new, lots of curves and hills and the scenery is
> magnificent now with all the red and orange and the traffis is quick. I'll
> go back there again but not the blue ridge.
I've done both... I think the BRP is more of a "saunterer's dream" road and
the Adirondack area is more of a touring man's dream area. The BRP is like
an unspoiled scenic tourist trap whereas the area in NY where you were is
just plain remote and beautiful. The views may not be as big or steep as
the BRP, but you can't beat the fact that you can set your own pace, etc.
What I didn't get to do was Skyline Drive... Will have to make it a point
to travel that again some day soon.
Joe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R
Currently Riding The "Mother Ship"
http://yunx.com/valk.htm
Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ?
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:59 am
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On Oct 7, 8:39 pm, "Tom K." <tkor....RemoveThis@spamspamcomcast.net> wrote:
> "Joe" <really-faked-but-wo....RemoveThis@yunx.com> wrote in message
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> >>>I drove the parkway once and it was on a long weekend.I spent a day on it
> >>>about 3 years ago and covered about 1/4 of the distance I would have on
> >>>any other road. It was very slow just following a line of cars or bikes
> >>>and yes, gas was hard to find. So hard in fact that I was so far off the
> >>>parkway by the time I found some, I just left for good.
>
> >> I just came from a 2 day in Adirondack park (lake Placid area) and the
> >> roads are like new, lots of curves and hills and the scenery is
> >> magnificent now with all the red and orange and the traffis is quick.
> >> I'll go back there again but not the blue ridge.
>
> > I've done both... I think the BRP is more of a "saunterer's dream" road
> > and the Adirondack area is more of a touring man's dream area. The BRP is
> > like an unspoiled scenic tourist trap whereas the area in NY where you
> > were is just plain remote and beautiful. The views may not be as big or
> > steep as the BRP, but you can't beat the fact that you can set your own
> > pace, etc.
>
> If you ride the BRP during the week, especially in May, you'll normally find
> very little traffic. And exploring the side roads off the parkway can be
> very rewarding - although one often finds some gravel on the switchbacks.
>
> > What I didn't get to do was Skyline Drive... Will have to make it a point
> > to travel that again some day soon.
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> Now there's a crowded, slow (35 mph limit) road, albeit with lovely views.
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Just got back Wed.- Two maintenance worker trucks, 6-8 harley dressers
and one BMW Sport Touring bike, and a dozen at the most of "other"
cars. Of course we hit the gate at 6:30 am Tues.
Lots of fog/deer for the first 30-40 miles of it. After that the
"traffic" picked up and there was no more wildlife. The fog came and
went all along the route. The south end has been repaved though all of
it was s m o o t h. They were just finishing the lines at the last 10
miles.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:10 am
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"Bike Guy Joe" <jetstarblue DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Oct 7, 8:39 pm, "Tom K." <tkor... DeleteThis @spamspamcomcast.net> wrote:
>> "Joe" <really-faked-but-wo... DeleteThis @yunx.com> wrote in message
>> > What I didn't get to do was Skyline Drive... Will have to make it a
>> > point
>> > to travel that again some day soon.
>>
>> Now there's a crowded, slow (35 mph limit) road, albeit with lovely
>> views.
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> Just got back Wed.- Two maintenance worker trucks, 6-8 harley dressers
> and one BMW Sport Touring bike, and a dozen at the most of "other"
> cars. Of course we hit the gate at 6:30 am Tues.
> Lots of fog/deer for the first 30-40 miles of it. After that the
> "traffic" picked up and there was no more wildlife. The fog came and
> went all along the route. The south end has been repaved though all of
> it was s m o o t h. They were just finishing the lines at the last 10
> miles.
>
> Kinda slow, maybe I'll try the BRP next time.
Thanks for the report, Joe. The pavement was getting somewhat rough in
places this spring when I last rode the BRP. Apparently, the Park Service
budget has greatly declined under the current administration and is now
hopelessly inadequate for maintaining this great road.
Many years ago, when I was a kid, our family would spend a fall weekend on
Skyline Drive, hoping to spot a white tail - now I often see a dozen of them
in my yard in the Washington, DC suburbs.
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