Claw of the Dragon

[too much]

It rained pretty hard and very foggy even on the highway. .. turned back from the BP.

 

[MacDoc]

BP ???

Where are you?

 

[too much]

BP ???

Where are you?

I meant BRP. Android spell checking permitting. ..

Now in Lexington, heading home, in one or 2 days, weather depending.

 

[too much]

BP ???

Where are you?

I meant BRP. Android spell checking permitting. ..

Now in Lexington, heading home, in one or 2 days, weather depending.

 

[MacDoc]

Looks like its clearing - good luck but gonna be chilly

 

[too much]

Thanks for the heads up. I will be running it twice in a few days from now. Did you get to ride any other roads that were as awesome? Two that look interesting are this one: http://goo.gl/maps/U8qqu and this one: http://goo.gl/maps/o2gyZ

Some part of 91 seems to be gravel, according to the sign at the north end of the road. Since my tires where close to the end of their life and not off road worthy anymore, I decided to go around ...

 

[too much]

Looks like its clearing - good luck but gonna be chilly

It was really chilly ... Headed back home on Saturday.

Did the BRP in the morning, than 250 to Elkins, than it started getting really cold, so i decided to head home in one shot. Had long cold ride for the rest of the day. It took me 3 hours to decide that my current layer arrangement wasn't doing it and put the heated jacket on, and things were better.

And one of my (almost) new Alpinestar goretex boots exploded (had them for 1 month), put some duct tape on top to prevent water to come in

 

[MacDoc]

Not the most fun way to end a trip but better you get home now as the week is a total mess.

 

[Supernam]

Thanks for the heads up. I will be running it twice in a few days from now. Did you get to ride any other roads that were as awesome? Two that look interesting are this one: http://goo.gl/maps/U8qqu and this one: http://goo.gl/maps/o2gyZ

I love how you guys put all these route links for me to copy and use at a later time, keep up the great work. Planning my route to West Virginia, just not sure when we'll go yet.

 

[MacDoc]

I can't sort this weather either - with the jet stream so far south there is a no win down that corridor.

 

[shanekingsley]

I left Monticello NY this morning and am now in Roanoke VA. I was going to stay at the Blue Ridge Campground in Brevard for the next 2 nights before coming home the slow route via Kentucky and Ohio, but now not sure if I should just head home

 

[MacDoc]

Can you stay east? The warm flow is along the coast.

Kentucky etc is a nightmare.


.

.THERE IS A SLGT RISK OF SVR TSTMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE MID MS
VALLEY...OH VALLEY AND TN VALLEY...

...SUMMARY...
SCATTERED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF LARGE HAIL AND A FEW
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON FROM EASTERN
ARKANSAS INTO NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI...TENNESSEE AND SOUTHERN
KENTUCKY. A TORNADO OR TWO CANNOT BE RULED OUT ACROSS WESTERN
TENNESSEE AND NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weathe...ast/9551451001

I'd say Vermont is the only reasonable spot and that's not until Thursday - got some good books ?

 

[kiley]

I feel your pain Shane.
Its rain and lightning here right now and 11c
Next decent day here is Thursday...12c with sun and cloud.

 

[Supernam]

I have the mentality that it is only cold if you are not dressed properly, it keeps me riding.

 

[MacDoc]

I don't think cold is the issue - those are very dangerous storms.

I'll ride in most any weather...I would not ride in this

.THERE IS A SLGT RISK OF SVR TSTMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE MID MS
VALLEY...OH VALLEY AND TN VALLEY...

...SUMMARY...
SCATTERED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF LARGE HAIL AND A FEW
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON FROM EASTERN
ARKANSAS INTO NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI...TENNESSEE AND SOUTHERN
KENTUCKY. A TORNADO OR TWO CANNOT BE RULED OUT ACROSS WESTERN
TENNESSEE AND NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI.

 

[MacDoc]

This sucks for anyone down there
18 and sunny tomorrow .... mid teens and sun all week here.