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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bad Chad on August 29, 2018, 05:36:14 PM
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I'm not sure but I bet some of you have something in mind.
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Keep in mind I live in Kansas. There are some better riding roads in KS than the one I am posting here but this is a good one and not too far from me. It is Highway 177 from Cassidy to Council Grove. Goes through the heart of the Flinthills and is about 48 miles.
GliderJohn
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US hwy 61, Duluth to Canada . No shore of Lake Superior.
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The Talimena Drive .
Dusty
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CO-149 South Fork, CO to US-50 Blue Mesa Reservoir :thumb:
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GA 180 Starts at the N.GA rally site & goes east. Come on down and try it out.
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I hate to start naming them because I'll leave some out. Probably my favorite is Beartooth pass. I don't know though..there are *many* others. :thumb:
Just remembered.. in central Ca, 180 to the top of the mountain and down. At the time, I thought it was my new favorite road. Of course, Angeles Crest should be on anyone's list. Lolo pass..
I could go on.. but this country has some wonderful motorcycling roads.
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WY-296 Chief Joseph Highway
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Utah route 12.
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Ca Highway 180 to Kings Canyon National Park. I ride it weekly during ridng season.
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Oklahoma route 2 just after Antlers.
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The Talimena Drive .
Dusty
Me toooooo especially 2nd weekend in October.
Dave
Galveston
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Rosewood to Tumut via the Old Tumbarumba Rd. Pic is a link to a YouTube video.
(https://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/18/91/78/64/96969210.jpg) (https://youtu.be/My64Km8tLHk)
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Oklahoma route 2 just after Antlers.
Yes , great road , which of course leads us to ...
Me toooooo especially 2nd weekend in October.
Dave
Galveston
... The Oklahoma camp out
Come on Mr Base , you know you want to .
Dusty
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I have an assortment of curvy, hilly, deserted roads as soon as I leave my property. I can even string together many miles of curvy, hilly dirt roads with water crossings. I am right off the TAT.
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Outer Banks NC, #12
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Blue Ridge Parkway... Any 75 mile stretch of it.
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SR 19 Oregon.
Stelvio was made for this road.
Also rt 131 just east of mount st Helens
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McKenzie Highway (OR 242)
http://www.canyonchasers.net/maps/65/OR-242
Although I was just on 207 today, from Spray to Heppner.. Lots of good roads out this way..
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Western roads for sure. Your pick of 25 to 75 miles of any of these:
- US 6 across Nevada from Northeast to Southwest (lonelier than "The Loneliest Road in America")
- Chief Joseph Highway, Wyoming
- US 93 in Idaho, from Salmon to Stanley
- Various roads off Mulholland Hwy, CA (where I used to live)
This may sound picky, but the lighting really matters in my experience. Some roads are fantastic in the right light and completely uninspiring in the wrong light. Generally it's evening or morning that makes for the best roads.
Moto
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US-395 from Burns, OR to Pendleton, OR
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(https://thumb.ibb.co/dw7eDU/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dw7eDU)
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In Arizona up 89 from Yarnell thru Prescott to 89a over Mingus Mtn. to Oak Creek to Flagstaff :grin: :bike-037:
Paul B :boozing:
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Probably the ascent of the Stelvio Pass or the Transfagarasan Pass.
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Through Chamonix to Mont Blanc Tunnel
Or
Circumnavigating Lake Como is pretty easy to accept too....
I'll say the Stelvio/Transfagarasan if pushed.
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Utah route 12.
You beat me to it.
The Cherohala Skyway; 149 in Colorado
Jon
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NJ Turnpike from Newark, NJ to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Laser straight so no pesky turns or stops to ruin your ride. Lots of cars and trucks of all makes, models years and colors to keep you entertained. Always fun to sneak up in a car's blind spot and observe what the driver is doing to distract themselves while bored silly behind the wheel!
You also get to experience all the other senses of NJ. The smell of burning rubbish, the tingling of spilled chemicals on the road against your bare arms (you ARE wearing a sleeveless t-shirt, right?), the comfort of the diesel exhaust wafting over from the adjacent truck all while the glare of the sun is diminished by the industrial haze. I challenge anyone to find a better ride!
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Ca Highway 180 to Kings Canyon National Park. I ride it weekly during ridng season.
When I was there, I thought.. "I'd ride this road weekly if I lived here." :smiley: Good for you.
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One that stands out to me, although I have ridden many spectacular and better riding roads, is Arkansas 341, Push Mountain Road. Reason is it was one of the first roads that I was introduced to for sporty riding many years ago. It features mostly high speed sweepers (marked 25 to 40 MPH) with continuous back and forth, no first gear switchbacks that break up the flow. There are almost no side roads or driveways connected to it and it has good sight lines. About the only traffic it sees is sport bikes and sport cars, has smooth pavement and the local law establishment knows what it is used for and pretty well lets you to it without interference. It's the one public road where I feel dragging a peg is not pushing too hard for the conditions. Really lets you explore how well your bikes suspension set up is working.
Making me excited just thinking about it.
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NJ Turnpike from Newark, NJ to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Laser straight so no pesky turns or stops to ruin your ride. Lots of cars and trucks of all makes, models years and colors to keep you entertained. Always fun to sneak up in a car's blind spot and observe what the driver is doing to distract themselves while bored silly behind the wheel!
You also get to experience all the other senses of NJ. The smell of burning rubbish, the tingling of spilled chemicals on the road against your bare arms (you ARE wearing a sleeveless t-shirt, right?), the comfort of the diesel exhaust wafting over from the adjacent truck all while the glare of the sun is diminished by the industrial haze. I challenge anyone to find a better ride!
Sounds really great! No wonder they make you pay to ride that one. :evil:
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Any of the roads that go around the NY Finger Lakes... especially in October. :bow:
My absolute favorite is NY Route 14 from Watkins Glen to Geneva goes right up the west side of Seneca Lake. It's basically straight and boring to ride, which is nice, because the view is spectacular!
That said, Route 54A which goes around the west side of Keuka Lake is great the rest of the year. It's swoopy, curvy, mostly 35 mph and it's a fantastic motorcycle road. Just stay off it on holiday weekends when all the lakeside renters move in... most have no idea how to drive.
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When I read the title of this thread I assumed it was asking about roads that we have frequent access to because he used the word "ride". If he would have said "What's your most special 25 to 75 miles of continuous road you have ridden" my answer would have been a list of roads that show up if you google top 100 motorcycle roads in the US.
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One of my favorites is "River Road" (PA Route 32) along the Delaware River in Eastern PA. Great 2 lane with nice scenery and history. Sometimes marred by slow-moving hordes of our friends on the American brand, or sightseers. Especially nice early morning or late evening.
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North Cascades #2 from Newhalem to Winthrop in Washington . At the western edge there are some pull offs where if you stop chipmunks will come out looking for treats. When a car goes by they dive over the edge and then when it's quiet they come out again.
X52 in eastern Iowa is also a favorite , the best road in Iowa.
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NJ Turnpike from Newark, NJ to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Laser straight so no pesky turns or stops to ruin your ride. Lots of cars and trucks of all makes, models years and colors to keep you entertained. Always fun to sneak up in a car's blind spot and observe what the driver is doing to distract themselves while bored silly behind the wheel!
You also get to experience all the other senses of NJ. The smell of burning rubbish, the tingling of spilled chemicals on the road against your bare arms (you ARE wearing a sleeveless t-shirt, right?), the comfort of the diesel exhaust wafting over from the adjacent truck all while the glare of the sun is diminished by the industrial haze. I challenge anyone to find a better ride!
I think that a BETTER motorcycle ride by those standards, especially for those who don't necessarily like high speed and want a more relaxed ride, would be I-95 and I-495 between Springfield, VA and Baltimore, MD at the proper time of day, morning or evening. You get to see LOTS of other cars and trucks, it's very sociable, you can communicate with hand signals with other drivers, and 40 miles will last you three hours or more, so you don't have to get too far from home ....
Lannis
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Blue Ridge Parkway... Any 75 mile stretch of it.
Yes but, the stretch between Cherokee and 215 is extra special.
28 from Wahalla to 129 isn't shabby...
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When I read the title of this thread I assumed it was asking about roads that we have frequent access to because he used the word "ride". If he would have said "What's your most special 25 to 75 miles of continuous road you have ridden" my answer would have been a list of roads that show up if you google top 100 motorcycle roads in the US.
That was my impression also.
A road within a couple hours of me:
County road 119 between Canisteo, NY and Addison, NY along the Canisteo river. Country that probably hasn't changed much in 75 years.
In North America US 12 through Idaho for its endless sweepers and little traffic.
Pete
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Oh, the Cross Bronx Expressway is a mighty good road
Oh, the Cross Bronx Expressway, its the road to ride
Oh, the Cross Bronx Expressway is a mighty good road
If you want to ride it, you have to ride it like you find it
Get your ticket at the toll booth on the Cross Bronx Expressway
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191 Devils Highway in eastern Az. :thumb: :thumb:
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Once upon a time it was from my house to Riders Hill :)
-AJ
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I live in Southern Indiana near the Ohio River. The trade route roads from the inner part of the State lead from a norther direction, south to the Ohio River. The road in front of my home is one of these roads. I live 2 miles north of the river. Turning left/north out of my driveway will take you all the way to Chicago on 2 lane agricultural roads. Most in the southern part of the State were buffalo traces. When the French found these traces, they turned them into toll roads. I am a recreational rider for the most part. There are plenty of fun roads starting from the bottom of my 300 foot long driveway.
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Rosewood to Tumut via the Old Tumbarumba Rd. Pic is a link to a YouTube video.
(https://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/18/91/78/64/96969210.jpg) (https://youtu.be/My64Km8tLHk)
Lol Mark, I watched the video and if I ever get to come and ride with you I'll definitely have to ride directly behind you to keep from getting head on :)
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My favorite is NM15 from Silver City, NM to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. It's only 43 miles, but the trip takes nearly two hours each way. The first time I rode it was so enjoyable that I booked a room in Silver City and rode it again the next day! The Cliff Dwellings are a nice way to stretch one's legs before the return trip and traffic is really light on weekdays. Below is a description of the route as described by the Park Service:
Q: Does it really take two hours to drive to the cliff dwellings from Silver City?
A: The 43 mile drive on Highway 15 from Silver City is paved, steep, narrow, twisting and beautiful. You will enjoy the drive much more if you are not rushing. Many hills and turns require shifting down to lower gears in order to avoid overheating your brakes. Slower vehicles should pull over to allow faster vehicles to pass. Between Silver City and the junction with Highway 35, Highway 15 does not have a center dividing line -- use extra caution around the curves. This section of Highway 15 is NOT RECOMMENDED for RVs over 25 feet or trailers over 20 feet. Use Highway 35 as an alternate route to avoid the most "adventurous" section of Highway 15.
This is not too awful far from Datil. It would make a nice side trip that also puts you close to Tombstone, AZ. Slide show in link below. Highly recommended...
http://www.americansouthwest.net/new_mexico/gila-cliff-dwellings/nm15_l.html
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I've been thinking and thinking, and there are so many good roads, some because they're fun to ride, some because they go to a good destination, and some that just have good memories associated with them that I can't pick just one or two .....
Lannis
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Locally, Mo 125 from Sparta, Mo. to the Arkansas line is as good as any I've ridden in other states. Plenty of lettered roads off of 125 like T and UU are great, UU just got new pavement this summer, it's super smooth.
Push mountain Arkansas if fun, wide open big sweepers :bike-037: :bike-037:
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Texas Ranch Roads 335,336,337 are a lot of fun, and so is Highway 9 South out of Mountain View Arkansas. Many roads surrounding both of these areas are great too. Butler maps can help you find areas you might not otherwise know about ..
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There are no good roads here on the east coast, especially not in PA, VA or WV, so don't bother coming here. :evil:
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Locally, Mo 125 from Sparta, Mo. to the Arkansas line is as good as any I've ridden in other states. Plenty of lettered roads off of 125 like T and UU are great, UU just got new pavement this summer, it's super smooth.
Push mountain Arkansas if fun, wide open big sweepers :bike-037: :bike-037:
Hmmm, tomorrow afternoon I might have to ride over to Peels Ferry and take 125 on up to Springfield. I have a feeling I'm gonna get a real good meal with interesting company to enjoy in the evening! :thumb:
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Highway 1 from Big Sur to San Simeon
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There are no good roads here on the east coast, especially not in PA, VA or WV, so don't bother coming here. :evil:
He's right. This is the best we got in Virginia, and that's on a GOOD day ... I-66 ....
(https://photos.smugmug.com/General/i-SNwfLCz/0/86419279/O/66.jpg) (https://lannisselz.smugmug.com/General/i-SNwfLCz/A)
Lannis
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Hmmm, tomorrow afternoon I might have to ride over to Peels Ferry and take 125 on up to Springfield. I have a feeling I'm gonna get a real good meal with interesting company to enjoy in the evening! :thumb:
Your cularary enjoyment from last year has prompted Barb to prepare the Pioneer Woman lasagne again. Bring your appetite Darren :thumb: I've never seen anyone eat that much lasagne. Ever
Oh, I think the bridge is still out at Garrison so you'll have to take the detour on t and UU watch out for the road kill armadillos
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Up and over Stelvio Pass, Italy (visit the Wurst Man and have a beer at the summit)
Routes des Grandes Alpes, France
RT 60, Georgia
RT 12 Lolo pass, Idaho
Paul
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He's right. This is the best we got in Virginia, and that's on a GOOD day ... I-66 ....
(https://photos.smugmug.com/General/i-SNwfLCz/0/86419279/O/66.jpg) (https://lannisselz.smugmug.com/General/i-SNwfLCz/A)
Lannis
I agree. I've been on 33 and it is nothing to write home about. Same goes for any road near Appomattox courthouse.
I found one road that crosses I-95 without a ramp. Major difference in traffic load.
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We usually meet up at the Starbucks in Sunland and ride to Wrightwood via Newcombs Ranch
https://goo.gl/maps/wdvvMpHbJPD2
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Nestucca River Road between Carlton OR and 101. It's not the Greatest or Twistiest or Most Technical, but I spent many a 'funemployed' morning following it in the first few years of this century, and it's special to me. It sadly isn't the well-kept secret it once was (otherwise I would've kept it to myself and said 224 up into the Mt Hood National Forest or something).
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I'm partial to Route 16 especially the section from Welch WV to just east of Marion VA.
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*Perazzimx14 beat me to it!!
Rt. 16 from down yonder in Marion, VA can be ridden all the way up to St. Mary's, WV. Almost 300 miles of pretty much all twisties and hills. You'll have to re-grease your steering head bearings when you're done. :wink:
It gets a little confusing near Beckley, WV....and there's usually a bit of traffic in that area. I'm always in too much of a hurry to figure out a way around it.
We've started at the bottom, leaving from a hotel in Wytheville, next to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery:
It is probable that the graveyard was commenced before Wythe County was formed in 1790. Some of the graves bear evident marks of extending back into the 18th century, although no legible inscription dates further back than 1805. Very eerie place that.
We've also started at the northern most point by traveling down OH rt 7 from the Steubenville area (Dean Martin's old digs!)
https://goo.gl/maps/99dPgSrzQ9x (https://goo.gl/maps/99dPgSrzQ9x)
Another route we've found interesting. It's not the quickest way between points A and be, but a twistie old road through the hills between Cumberland, KY and Big Stone Gap, VA. Rt. 160. We came around a corner one trip to run up on a mother bear and 3 cubs.
https://goo.gl/maps/b8KhMPvLj1s (https://goo.gl/maps/b8KhMPvLj1s)
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I've ridden very few of the roads offered here. But Rick nailed a special one. 54, 54A! Westbound, hammer down.
I was way too often in a car. Anyone recall so sayeth thurathrustra (phonetic. My apologies). Early space movie?
The music was perfect. The day as well. A fellow coming towards me frantically flashing his head lights. I managed to slow just enough, going around that curve, with the barn hiding a NY State Trooper. A towable infraction.
Just about any N/S road betwixt the Finger Lakes is a fun ride. Out of season of course: 96A, 89, 96, 414. But then much time has passed. R3~
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MO. Hwy 19 Eminence to Cuba.
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More from Oz -
- the top end of the Omeo Hwy from Mitta Mitta to Omeo - 108km of tight twisties
- the Bonang Hwy, also in Victoria, only 105 km of twisties, but the gravel section in the middle does afford a chance for a halt in the rainforest to brew up a pot of coffee/tea/hot chocolate in peace & quiet (apart from the bird noise).
- the Elliot Way, between Cabramurra & Tumbarumba in the Snowys.
- the Gillies Hwy, in the Athertons out of Cairns. Well deserved after all the not so twisty roads ridden to get there.
- almost any road in Tasmania, except the main ones.
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Up and over Stelvio Pass, Italy (visit the Wurst Man and have a beer at the summit)
Routes des Grandes Alpes, France
RT 60, Georgia
RT 12 Lolo pass, Utah
Paul
Don't go within 20 metres of him or he'll nab you.
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Utah route 12.
Yes!, no need to visit Utah's parks, just ride route 12. Beautiful without the multitudes.
Route 108 in Vermont rises twist and falls through Smugglers Notch.
Don
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In the South Island of New Zealand:
The Rahu Sadle from Reefton to Springs Junction
The Takaka Hill (25kms of twisties with 365 corners)
The Crown Range (out of Queenstown)
The road from Queenstown to Glenorchy ain't too bad either.
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I should have nipped this in the bud!
Up and over Stelvio Pass, Italy (visit the Wurst Man and have a beer at the summit)
Routes des Grandes Alpes, France
RT 60, Georgia
RT 12 Lolo pass, Utah
Paul
Yes!, no need to visit Utah's parks, just ride route 12. Beautiful without the multitudes.
Route 108 in Vermont rises twist and falls through Smugglers Notch.
Don
Lolo Pass on Route 12 is in IDAHO, about 450 highway miles north of the Utah state line.
Utah is a fine place to ride, but Lolo Pass isn't even near it.
Moto
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That was my impression also.
A road within a couple hours of me:
County road 119 between Canisteo, NY and Addison, NY along the Canisteo river. Country that probably hasn't changed much in 75 years.
Pete
I ride that road a couple times a year. I usually turn North on to County route 2, just before Addison.
Well route 12 in utah is a great ride without a Lolo Pass
https://www.visitutah.com/articles/the-all-american-road-scenic-byway-12/
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In the South Island of New Zealand:
The Rahu Sadle from Reefton to Springs Junction
The Takaka Hill (25kms of twisties with 365 corners)
The Crown Range (out of Queenstown)
The road from Queenstown to Glenorchy ain't too bad either.
I also like the road between Westport & Greymouth - ocean one side, cliffs the other.
And Queen Charlotte Dr, between Picton & Nelson. Then there's the the opportunity to do the road between Linkwater & Kenepuru - supposed to be 2,500 corners in 42 kms - the corners are pretty tight, better on a small block.
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I should have nipped this in the bud!
Lolo Pass on Route 12 is in IDAHO, about 450 highway miles north of the Utah state line.
Utah is a fine place to ride, but Lolo Pass isn't even near it.
Moto
Utah does indeed have a SR 12 and its spectacular. Its is indeed one of the best rides in the US.
Pete
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Lol Mark, I watched the video and if I ever get to come and ride with you I'll definitely have to ride directly behind you to keep from getting head on :)
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*Perazzimx14 beat me to it!!
Rt. 16 from down yonder in Marion, VA can be ridden all the way up to St. Mary's, WV. Almost 300 miles of pretty much all twisties and hills. You'll have to re-grease your steering head bearings when you're done. :wink:
It gets a little confusing near Beckley, WV....and there's usually a bit of traffic in that area. I'm always in too much of a hurry to figure out a way around it.
We've started at the bottom, leaving from a hotel in Wytheville, next to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery:
It is probable that the graveyard was commenced before Wythe County was formed in 1790. Some of the graves bear evident marks of extending back into the 18th century, although no legible inscription dates further back than 1805. Very eerie place that.
We've also started at the northern most point by traveling down OH rt 7 from the Steubenville area (Dean Martin's old digs!)
https://goo.gl/maps/99dPgSrzQ9x (https://goo.gl/maps/99dPgSrzQ9x)
Another route we've found interesting. It's not the quickest way between points A and be, but a twistie old road through the hills between Cumberland, KY and Big Stone Gap, VA. Rt. 160. We came around a corner one trip to run up on a mother bear and 3 cubs.
https://goo.gl/maps/b8KhMPvLj1s (https://goo.gl/maps/b8KhMPvLj1s)
If only you had a GPS with custom routing. :grin:
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I ride that road a couple times a year. I usually turn North on to County route 2, just before Addison.
Our Norton club used to hold its annual rally at Babcock Hollow Campground before the year rounders took all the campsites. We have pretty much ridden all the roads in that area.
Pete
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Wow, I've ridden about 1/3 of those named and agree about them all. I have a special relationship with the NJ Turnpike.
The roads here in SW Colorado are all spectacular but the Front Range has some fabulous rides. When I lived in Boulder a favorite was CO 14 from LaPorte to Walden. On a quiet weekday (after Labor Day) the Peak to Peak is unbeatable -- take it all the way from Estes Park to the summit of Mt Evans -- CO 7 to 119 to 103 to 5. The foothills are full of smoothly paved twisty county roads, but you'd have to loop a bunch of them together to make up 75 miles.
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I think I am many times blessed, as I have ridden a good chunk of those mentioned that are west of the Mississippi. Including a bunch on that California list. I just got back from Chief Joseph Highway and Beartooth Pass. I get it.
I broke my Stelvio in on 191 from Morenci to Alpine in AZ, so I have a specific fondness for that.
Both Highway 12's in Utah and Idaho are spectacular. One of my favorite roads is Long Canyon from Highway 12 in Utah at Boulder, going out the Burr Trail, WOW!
All of the roads around Big Basin Redwoods Park, just incredible. I had no idea such roads existed, especially in Kalifornia! Thanks Pierre for the Rally last summer!
Oregon 242, Mckenzie Highway, so sad about the fire there.
Highway 88 from Alpine Village in California to Glencoe on 26, so spectacular.
Highway 191 in Utah, north of Vernal to highway 44 around the west end of Flaming Gorge is pretty damn special.
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Sooooo many possible answers to this question. As for local rides... virtually all the back roads in East San Diego County. A bit further from home, I like pick up highway 33 North from Ojai - that is a special treat for me. This picture is on a "secret" road somewhere along the San Andreas Fault.
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Further afield, but still in CA, any pass over the Sierra Nevadas. Sherman Pass is a favorite on account of the fact that is very lightly travelled.
As far as a "peak" experience, it has to the time I got ride the Alps in Austria, Italy, and Switzerland - including the Stelvio and Gavia passes.
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Yes!, no need to visit Utah's parks, just ride route 12. Beautiful without the multitudes.
Route 108 in Vermont rises twist and falls through Smugglers Notch.
Don
Opps ya got me on the Lolo in Idaho not Utah, my mistake.
In Utah 89 between Bar Lake and Logan is also a very nice ride. Also in Utah, Rt 128 between Moab and Cisco is a beautyful 2 laner tha runs along the bank the Colorado River. it best ridden eary morning or late aftermoon to see the colors of the red rock canyon wals change hue as they Transition from light to shade.
When I lived in the Catskil/hudson River area of N(Near Woodstock) I'd visited Stowe ans Smugglers many times at least one each year (I was there 38 year) I was in that area. I'd take Rt. 1OO N. from Londonderry. Luv The Vermont country side.
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I also like the road between Westport & Greymouth - ocean one side, cliffs the other.
And Queen Charlotte Dr, between Picton & Nelson. Then there's the the opportunity to do the road between Linkwater & Kenepuru - supposed to be 2,500 corners in 42 kms - the corners are pretty tight, better on a small block.
Done all those Malik, although the Keneperu-Linkwater was in a car.
The Rahu comes off the Westport-Greymouth road and cuts through the mountains, which should indicate what sort of road it is. :thumb: :grin:
The Westport-Greymouth road is a nice ride I must admit. The Queen Charlotte is a very nice and scenic ride as well.
Once you get off our flat :rolleyes: Canterbury plains we do have some lovely riding available, even the Arthurs and Lewis passes ain't too shabby. A good "around the block" ride which we sometimes do is leave Christchurch over the Lewis Pass to Springs Junction to Greymouth via the Rahu, and then back home to Christchurch via Arthur's Pass. 640kms all up with some fun riding.
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Route 203 in Nova Scotia, the “loneliest highway in the province.” Skipped the Stornello for this ride...1000 miles in 3 days is Ténéré territory.
https://vimeo.com/287536980
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The Lolo Pass which is actually on the boarder between Montana and Idaho, about 40 miles out of Missoula on US 12. From there its about 100 miles of curves weaving thru the Bitterroot Moutains-heaven.
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I try to ride it every chance I get & should have last week, 'damn fires...
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PA route120 to 44 to route 6 in northern Pa. Also rapid city then do a loop through the black hills. Done it many times. Never get tired of the beautiful scenery. Just avoid it during the sturgis rally.
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The Lolo Pass which is actually on the boarder between Montana and Idaho, about 40 miles out of Missoula on US 12. From there its about 100 miles of curves weaving thru the Bitterroot Moutains-heaven.
[img width= height= alt=RN6vCI.jpg]https://vgy.me/RN6vCI.jpg[/img]
I try to ride it every chance I get & should have last week, 'damn fires...
US12 is great from Missoula, MT to Lewiston, ID. Lolo Pass is gorgeous...
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I am lucky, here in southeastern Ohio, there are thousands of miles of beautiful, curvy, empty roads to ride. Athens even made it a tourist destination. All the roads on this map are great but no better than a lot of others in the area. http://athensohio.com/category/ohios-windy-9/
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Bad,as in Chad,here in the midwaste any road with more than 2 S curves in 10 miles is a gift but the one road in Illinois I will not miss is Scales Mound to Elizabeth road! The best ridge top,all curves posted 45mph,set it at 70-75 and let her eat piece of asphalt in the Land of Lincoln!!!
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The Blue Ridge Parkway always been one of my favorites. Rode the Indian on it last October. 50mph on that old thing on the BRP felt like racing!
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I hate to start naming them because I'll leave some out. Probably my favorite is Beartooth pass. I don't know though..there are *many* others. :thumb:
Just remembered.. in central Ca, 180 to the top of the mountain and down. At the time, I thought it was my new favorite road. Of course, Angeles Crest should be on anyone's list. Lolo pass..
I could go on.. but this country has some wonderful motorcycling roads.
Angeles Crest for me. Of course I only live 1500 feet from it.
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More from Oz -
- the top end of the Omeo Hwy from Mitta Mitta to Omeo - 108km of tight twisties
Great choice..
That's where this is.
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Bad,as in Chad,here in the midwaste any road with more than 2 S curves in 10 miles is a gift but the one road in Illinois I will not miss is Scales Mound to Elizabeth road! The best ridge top,all curves posted 45mph,set it at 70-75 and let her eat piece of asphalt in the Land of Lincoln!!!
I've taken that road a few times, but for the south side, roads along the Kankakee or Illinois rivers
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Forest Road 44 from Glady, WV to Durbin, WV.
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just about any road in NW Arkansas. I'd say 123 is the best from start to finish. Arkansas roads have generally good pavement (but not as good as 15 years ago), good sightlines and layouts.
But if I had a clear road, the Dragon then 28 at Deal's all the way to Highlands.
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Maybe a bit longer that 75 miles, buy how about the entire state of WV!
ha ha. That said, I'm with the UTAH Rt 12 and AZ 89A crew. Spectacular.
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So many to choose from, but if I HAD to choose only 1 stretch as my favorite, it would have to be hwy 259 through the Ouachita Mountains of SE Oklahoma. And keep in mind, I live in southwest Missouri / northwest Arkansas where all the roads were drawn by a drunk 2 year old with a crayon. Highways like 90, 1, 23, 123, K, 59, 76, 86 are all worthy, but there's just something about hwy 259 that stirs me up.
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I don't think anyone has mentioned Rt. 97, Also known as Hawks Nest. Start in Port Jervis, NY, head north all the way to Hancock. Elevation changes, many swooping turns, and good scenery as most of it overlooks the Delaware River.
Weekends can be a little hectic with all kinds of traffic, especially through the switch back, Hawks Nest portion. Be aware of deer, and occasionally bears, both the black bear and the ones in unmarked patrol cars.
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Around here in Wisconsin most of the back roads are tar. We look for first gear paved roads where you can't see the guy in front of you because of the hills and curves as the road winds through the valleys and bluffs. We call them "alphabet roads" because they are named by letters.
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Fortunate to live in WV. A simple twelve mile ride to get a loaf of bread is an adventure!!