Ok Ole Man Winter has us firmly in his grip once again so its time to think about our favourite places to ride. I asked this question once before and got some amaising answers and ideas for future trips. So the only requirements it must be an actual place and you must tell us where it is. Other than that its up to you.
2007-12-31 11:44:18 · 20 answers · asked by Dangermanmi6 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
D2210, D3 and D6 in Provence, South of France. Great twisties, French drivers are far more aware of motorcyclists, breathtaking views. In fact it is hard to go wrong in the Alpes Maritimes away from the coastal roads.
2007-12-31 20:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by Tim D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rt 50 in between Northern West Virgina, and the Western Panhandle of Maryland, and in around the Deep Creek area of Western Maryland!
The mountain roads are steep, and vertical with hairpin turns and drop-off cliffs and are not for the beginner sport bike riders.
I highly suggest anybody that's near-by to travel that area on their bike, its the most beautiful scenery in the country, the area is like its 20 years back in time and the locals are very friendly.
2008-01-01 04:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Scottish Highlands. Hundreds of miles of empty twisty roads, with practically no police presence. Would occasionally see 150ish on some of the straight bits. Heaven !!! Never got a ticket in 14 years of riding
2008-01-02 02:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by A R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Great River Road (MO 79) or IL 96 between Hannibal, MO and Alton, IL,
IL 3 from East St Louis IL to Cairo, IL,
MO 94 between St Louis and Jefferson City, MO
Amish country on a Sunday evening east of Renick and north of Clark on MO Rt P, NN, 151
2008-01-01 14:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tail of the Dragon!
Hwy 129 between North Carolina and Tennesee, wonderful spot, and what a great road to ride! This is in Deal's Gap NC.
2008-01-01 12:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jim! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "going to the sun road" in Montana is nice, but some smaller bikes may have trouble near the top. It's a little short, but just long enough for a day's ride and lunch at the top.
The Blue Ridge Parkway in the southeast US is nice and long, winding through several states, with a national park at each end. Hit that one in late September, it will blow your mind.
Canyonlands N.P. is nice all year round, lots of winding roads, and great views. Don't bring an air-cooled bike during the summer... you'll be taking the bus home.
2008-01-01 01:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by Fabio _ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
,Most desert highway's
2008-01-01 00:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any state highways or country roads in Robeson County in N.C. We seldom get snow an can ride all winter if you can stand temps. of 30 at times.
2007-12-31 22:16:52 · answer #8 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great day ride is to start off in Oroville CA (don't laugh) and head out east on hwy 162 towards Bucks Lake. Follow it all the way to Quincy. While there get gas and lunch head East on 70 just past Quincy you will see LaPorte road on the right. Follow it either back to Oroville via Forbestown road or keep going into Brownsville and enjoy the Sierra foothills.
Note: I go west on LaPorte road because of a very large grade that sucks to travel down because all the switchbacks. Either way you go stop at the top of the grade and take time to enjoy the view from 6500 feet.
2007-12-31 22:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by dan m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trip through the Smoky Mountains is just incredible in the fall when the colors come on the trees.
I once started at the southern end at Cherokee, NC and rode the entire span of the Blue Ridge Parkway north to its end. I made numerous trips down off the parkway to visit places that sounded interesting. Met some really great people and saw some awesome scenery. While you are down that way, be certain to allow time to cruise the Dragons Tail. A twisting, turning wonderful road that lies between Tennessee and NC. The southern most end of it is at Deals Gap, NC. 300 plus curves in just 11 miles of road. Don't miss it.
2007-12-31 22:14:18 · answer #10 · answered by nightrider 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋