Triple's last hurrah.

Turbo Ghost · 04-09-2015, 02:56 PM

I'm sure you already know but, the ride from GA up into TN on 129 is a nice ride! Obviously, there's the Gap along the way for better or worse. You could come on up my way and come through 421 and head up towards Damascus and keep going on to Grayson Highlands at Massey Gap. It's much like Colorado up there. Then you could head towards The Back of the Dragon on VA16 which is a really nice ride then work your way on up through VA into WV and swing into Pickerington, OH. to the AMA Museum.

Out in CO, you should hit some of the back roads around Red Cliff, CO! Wonderful mountain roads with old dead mining towns and beautiful scenery! The bridge at Red Cliff is used in a lot of car ads.

Once you hit NM, TX, OK, you could hit Route 66 for a bit and of course, you have to visit Cadillac Ranch! There's a little shop just before you get to it that sells spray paint so you can make your mark (however temporary it may be!).

One thing I wanted to do so badly on my cross-country journey was camp in the median clendestinely but, the opportunity never really ocurred except once and it would have been epic but, the timing was wrong

The next time I take a big trip I plan on it!

Will you be posting a blog or anything of your journey?

Triple · 04-10-2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Ghost

Will you be posting a blog or anything of your journey?

I don't know if I will post anything during the trip, but I will share photos/stories upon my return.

I'm worrying more and more about snow and closed roads in what may be the best parts of the route. I really don't want to be 2500 miles into my trip and then have to bypass the most scenic sections.

I'm toying with the idea of cutting out the Appalachian portion as well as Michigan and the other northern states on my way west. There's a bike I really want to see in Orange County (click HERE)... I could create a different loop that runs all the way to the west coast and back, all through southern states, that would probably cover the same distance.

OR, I could run my current loop backwards, which might buy myself another week or so before heading north into the Rockies.

I'll be debating these things in my head until the morning I hit the road. That's how I (unintentionally) approach all my rides.

Turbo Ghost · 04-10-2015, 09:40 AM

I can tell you right now, based on my personal experience. If you don't at the very least write things down each and every day as you go you will not do it when you get home. Life gets in the way at home and filling out the info for that blog will keep getting pushed back and back further in favor of more pressing items.
My trip was from June to July of last year and I started a blog on the road but, we were running so late every evening I couldn't keep it going. He took notes of highlights on his phone which I copied. once I got home I was able to make a couple of entries but, I still haven't finished. Not sure when I will truthfully.

04-09-2015, 02:56 PM	#1
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I'm sure you already know but, the ride from GA up into TN on 129 is a nice ride! Obviously, there's the Gap along the way for better or worse. You could come on up my way and come through 421 and head up towards Damascus and keep going on to Grayson Highlands at Massey Gap. It's much like Colorado up there. Then you could head towards The Back of the Dragon on VA16 which is a really nice ride then work your way on up through VA into WV and swing into Pickerington, OH. to the AMA Museum. Out in CO, you should hit some of the back roads around Red Cliff, CO! Wonderful mountain roads with old dead mining towns and beautiful scenery! The bridge at Red Cliff is used in a lot of car ads. Once you hit NM, TX, OK, you could hit Route 66 for a bit and of course, you have to visit Cadillac Ranch! There's a little shop just before you get to it that sells spray paint so you can make your mark (however temporary it may be!). One thing I wanted to do so badly on my cross-country journey was camp in the median clendestinely but, the opportunity never really ocurred except once and it would have been epic but, the timing was wrong The next time I take a big trip I plan on it! Will you be posting a blog or anything of your journey?

04-10-2015, 09:40 AM	#3
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I can tell you right now, based on my personal experience. If you don't at the very least write things down each and every day as you go you will not do it when you get home. Life gets in the way at home and filling out the info for that blog will keep getting pushed back and back further in favor of more pressing items. My trip was from June to July of last year and I started a blog on the road but, we were running so late every evening I couldn't keep it going. He took notes of highlights on his phone which I copied. once I got home I was able to make a couple of entries but, I still haven't finished. Not sure when I will truthfully.