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Deals Gap and the BRP
canadianshark74:
I am in Southern Ontario and spring is in the air, and we are planning our trip south this season.
We are heading to the Blue Ridge Parkway then Deals Gap, starging June 11-18th.
The list of parts and stuff for our bikes is getting way out of control. But its all in good fun.
Everything from new riding gear to hard luggage.
I will be on my zed, my wife on her fz6r and our friend Brian on his 05 z750 he just bought.
We have 2 nights (mid week) booked at Deals Gap Motorcycle resort.
Any chance of seeing any other zed forum members in the area?
cheers
Paul
johntyree:
Hey Paul,
Are ya'll riding the whole parkway are just parts of it on the way to Deals Gap? If you have time you should ride as much as possible, I grew up about 30 min from Otter Creek which is south of Lynchburg, VA. There are some great views between there and Roanoke and also nice curves for the Zs and FZs. If you go to the Peaks of Otter be sure you eat the breakfast buffet at the lodge. I hope to go down this year and just ride in the area I grew up in. Have fun and be safe ;D
JT
Mike L:
I got to drive part of the Blue Ridge Parkway in a new Corvette just before Thanksgiving -- you'll enjoy that road! But I'll be in Northern California at a ZRX meet that week. Hope you can rendezvous with some other Zed heads!
canadianshark74:
JT,
Yes we are riding most of the BRP.
Starting at Front Royal all the way to Deals Gap.
Only 2 months away, I can't wait.
cheers
Paul
johntyree:
Sounds great, you will love the curves and road conditions, just make sure your tires are good because the surface is very abrasive. I did that trip back in the late 70s(1976 CB750F Honda) but I would like to do it on a modern bike like the Zed with radial tires. You will also hit the Smokey Mountains in North Carolina which is also a very beautiful ride. We camped at Mount Pisgah NC and had a blast, many nice camping areas along the Parkway. If you'd like let me know and I will try to think of more places such as Mabry Mill etc. that ya'll might like. Can't ya tell I'm homesick? :'(
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