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California bound on an FJR1300 in April
- Thread starter Carmen
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Carmen
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I am in Dallas for the night. While it improves here tomorrow this slow moving storm is going to follow me east for the next two days. I have a 6 hour window of clear skies headed towards Louisiana between 10-4. I think I would prefer even a little east ward progress rather than just staying in Dallas.
yeah go for it
it is moving very slowly east - flow is to the north
http://www.intellicast.com/National/Radar/Current.aspx?animate=true
almost sitting still but you are right under the active zone
it is moving very slowly east - flow is to the north
http://www.intellicast.com/National/Radar/Current.aspx?animate=true
almost sitting still but you are right under the active zone
Carmen
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I am in Meridian Mississippi today. Its hot and humid. Luckily, no rain today. I am only 2 hours from Birmingham Alabama. I am excited about visiting Barber Motorsports Park tomorrow. I already did my research. They are open 12-6 Sunday. They charge $15 admission, probably a bargain. I can hardly wait.
I just got in = bit epic 1600k in two days but was driven by weather behind and beside me and my Aussie time shift - up at 3 am so why not ride at 5 or 6 - this morning was magical.
Today I just kept getting pushed by the weather .....so ended up home - was only 2 hours out at 5 pm after having a great meal at Letchworth.
If you happen to be near and hungry you'll get a very classy feed. They know their stuff.
That sharp front seems to have fizzled out
Glad you got through it with out a deluge to deal with.
I must have put on and taken off the rain jacket 5 times today....really only once was it needed and that for 20 minutes before I outran it.
It's nice here now. 20ish. Enjoy spring....it's gorgeous on your way north.
Today I just kept getting pushed by the weather .....so ended up home - was only 2 hours out at 5 pm after having a great meal at Letchworth.
If you happen to be near and hungry you'll get a very classy feed. They know their stuff.
That sharp front seems to have fizzled out
Glad you got through it with out a deluge to deal with.
I must have put on and taken off the rain jacket 5 times today....really only once was it needed and that for 20 minutes before I outran it.
It's nice here now. 20ish. Enjoy spring....it's gorgeous on your way north.
Carmen
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I went to Letchworth once. I here that dinner in the park is delicious and reasonable. I will have to try it out next time I'm there. BTW, I visited Barber Motorsport Park today. The place was awesome. It is truly a special place for any body who's heart beats with two wheeled passion. The track was being used by an automobile magazine testing high end SUV'S.
djez
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Barber will always be a special place for me, its a time machine. Whenever I'm in the place I become a child lost in a candy /toy store. 
No personal experience yet but I find this a good resource
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Tennessee_118.html
This one might work to get around Nashville ( if that's desirable. )
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/533/Tennessee/Routes-56--50---Cumberland-Plateau-Tour.html
but heading north east out of Chattanooga there are many options
including 800 km of the Blue Ridge if you are really in the mood to meander
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/616/Virginia/Blue-Ridge-Parkway.html
It's just the other side of the Nantahala National forest
You could zig north east on some of these and then cut back north west
sure is a pretty time of year to wander around there. I like the fact that these have been written by riders.
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Tennessee_118.html
This one might work to get around Nashville ( if that's desirable. )
Written Directions
Begin the ride just off Interstate 40 at Silver Point, exit 273. Follow Route 56 to Altamont then switch to Route 50 which will take you to the route's end point - Pelham, TN.
Scenery
Start of with beautiful views of Center Hill Lake. Then on to typical Cumberland Plateau scenery; views off high ridges of sprawling valleys below. Lots of forests and especially beautiful in October when leaves are turning. The end of the route (when you reach Altamount and get on Route 50) will take you off of the Cumberland Plateau and you'll have some nice views as you come down.
Road Quality
Good road surfaces. Marking is satisfactory; especially if you are riding in the daytime (which you must on this road). Traffic is light to nil. Hills, curves, some very steep and very sharp ... twisties, switchbacks, and some steep drop offs as you descend from the plateau. Overall, a great motorcycle road!
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/533/Tennessee/Routes-56--50---Cumberland-Plateau-Tour.html
but heading north east out of Chattanooga there are many options
including 800 km of the Blue Ridge if you are really in the mood to meander
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/616/Virginia/Blue-Ridge-Parkway.html
It's just the other side of the Nantahala National forest
You could zig north east on some of these and then cut back north west
sure is a pretty time of year to wander around there. I like the fact that these have been written by riders.
Carmen
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Thanks for the suggestions Mac Doc. I also got some free maps at the Tennessee welcome center. I'm at Southern Honda in Chattanooga getting a new set of tires and oil change. Service and parts are certainly cheaper here. They tell me they are the largest Honda dealer in the country. I'm grateful for them. They are the third dealership I visited and the only ones with the parts and willingness to take care of me. On another note, I just found out I'm finally back on eastern daylight savings time. Birmingham (yesterdays stop over) is only two hours away but is on central time.
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Carmen
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I guess I should check in and let every one know I'm still alive. Anyways, the days all a blur. After the Dragon, I rode the BRP up to Roenick, then hooked up with 311 which runs northwest for about 60 miles. I made my way up to 219 and stayed over at Elkins WV. Rode to the top of Spruce Knob, Germany Valley, and Seneca Rocks today. Tonight I am in Cumberland Maryland. I am planning to spend a couple of days in Pennsylvania before I finally return home to reality later in the week. BTW, I had an encounter with a groundhog on 33 today while traveling at 50 mph. The silly bugger gave me a head fake and lost. All I felt was a mild thud as my trusty FJR sliced the silly bugger in half. Thank God it wasn't a deer. I checked my pants and boots and bike for visible signs of carnage, and there was nothing. Go figure?
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