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It is a very beautiful drive, I have driven on most of it from Roanoke to Asheville and some side roads also. Fall is a good time to drive and look at leaves but it gets pretty crowded. If you go take a picnic lunch and a blanket and your girl, you can score some major points. ;)
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You and 10 million other people... pack your patience. I've seen blogs/blurbs about this on every magazine that caters to things with wheels.... meaning, cars, trucks motorcycles, bikes (the pedal kind), RV magazines... I've seen vid of it on the crotch rocket tv show (can't remember its name); and on versus for bike riding....
so you'll have RVs who are unwilling to pass bicyclists and a line of 10,000 irrate other drivers stuck behind the motorhome.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by BuickguyYou and 10 million other people... pack your patience. I've seen blogs/blurbs about this on every magazine that caters to things with wheels.... meaning, cars, trucks motorcycles, bikes (the pedal kind), RV magazines... I've seen vid of it on the crotch rocket tv show (can't remember its name); and on versus for bike riding....
so you'll have RVs who are unwilling to pass bicyclists and a line of 10,000 irrate other drivers stuck behind the motorhome."Somewhere the zebra is dancing". Garth Stein's The art of racing in the rain.
Matt
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Well, my first thought was road trip, and I started to actually plan it when I saw it was on the east coast, but reading some of the comments, I might reconsider. I hate traffic. Maybe if I go early enough in the spring, before most schools let out it won't be so bad.
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Just don't go during the peak seasons, ie summer vacation, and fall leaf changes.
Bicyclists will only slow you down on the up hills, I''ve seen 65mph on my speedo on my road bike coming down from grandfather mtn toward boone. There are some kille side roads, one of my faves was paved a couple years back, it was 45mph twisties on dirt. Its almost as good paved. You can find it at.... ooohhh sorry you didn't think I'd actually tell you where it was ;D
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Amazing stretch of road way. Been on it many times. It's a road you should be on at least once in your life time. Here's a pix from 4 years ago on the Blue Ridge in VA when we went to Atlanta to visit my cousin. We're leaving for a short vacation next Friday to Myrtle Beach SC to visit a friend. I plan on going on the Blue Ridge
TomOverdrive is overrated
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The key to the parkway is simple. you cant be in a huge hurry or you will end up going postal.
Pack a lunch and a couple beers or wine and figure on pulling over and just enjoying the veiw on top of the mountain side.We have done it in a hurry and taking our time and i think the later is the way to go.Keep smiling,makes them wonder whats on your mind.
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I'm on it for a short stretch everyday for work, weekends may have more traffic and yes in the fall it can get busy. I would recommend it to all. Be careful, the rangers do run radar, but it is rare. ;DLiving the dream!
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Originally posted by BuickguyYou and 10 million other people... pack your patience. I've seen blohags/blurbs about this on every magazine that caters to things with wheels.... meaning, cars, trucks motorcycles, bikes (the pedal kind), RV magazines... I've seen vid of it on the crotch rocket tv show (can't remember its name); and on versus for bike riding....
so you'll have RVs who are unwilling to pass bicyclists and a line of 10,000 irrate other drivers stuck behind the motorhome.
Law enforcement is the park rangers. They are the law and will pull you! They are not there just to give you lessons on the outdoors.
If you are in the Asheville area be sure to go off the Parkway and drive to the top of Mt. Mitchell. It is the tallest peak east of the Mississippi. Beautiful view at the top. Be sure your brakes are top notch when coming down.
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If you are going to the asheville sidepart of the parkway isclosedbetween asheville and mt mitchell. You must drive into marion and take the SR to the park way. this is a really sweet state maintained road, and is not recomended for inexperienced riders. (harley's drag the pegs at 25mph)
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Originally posted by JRobertsOriginally posted by BuickguyYou and 10 million other people... pack your patience. I've seen blohags/blurbs about this on every magazine that caters to things with wheels.... meaning, cars, trucks motorcycles, bikes (the pedal kind), RV magazines... I've seen vid of it on the crotch rocket tv show (can't remember its name); and on versus for bike riding....
so you'll have RVs who are unwilling to pass bicyclists and a line of 10,000 irrate other drivers stuck behind the motorhome.
Law enforcement is the park rangers. They are the law and will pull you! They are not there just to give you lessons on the outdoors.
If you are in the Asheville area be sure to go off the Parkway and drive to the top of Mt. Mitchell. It is the tallest peak east of the Mississippi. Beautiful view at the top. Be sure your brakes are top notch when coming down.
Doing it all wrong since 1966
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