What's your most special 25 to 75 miles of continuous road to ride?

[xackley]

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

[Muzz]

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.

[Moto]

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

[xackley]

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/

[malik]

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.

[PeteS]

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

[beetle]

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 :)

 

[twowheeladdict]

*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. 
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

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

If only you had a GPS with custom routing.   

[PeteS]

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

[Testarossa]

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.

[Utrider]

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. 

[Scud]

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.



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.

[roadscum]

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.

[Muzz]

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.

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 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.

[adventurelounger]

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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[rider33]

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...

[Sykestone8886]

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.

[Sheepdog]

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...

US12 is great from Missoula, MT to Lewiston, ID. Lolo Pass is gorgeous...

[JoeKirby]

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/

[guzzimatic]

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!!!

[Denis]

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!

[Socalrob]

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. 
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.

[Huzo]

More from Oz -

- the top end of the Omeo Hwy from Mitta Mitta to Omeo - 108km of tight twisties

Great choice..
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And for something a little different..

[Joliet Jim]

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

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Forest Road 44 from Glady, WV to Durbin, WV.

[LowRyter]

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.

[kingoffleece]

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.

[Luap McKeever]

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.

[sdcr]

  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.

[John A]

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.