1rooster Posted June 17, 2012 #1 Posted June 17, 2012 This is one of the roads we usually ride at The Asheville rally.It now has a name and has photographic coverage my Blind Kenny.If you are ever in western NC this is a must ride.The ride starts in Marion NC and ends in Micaville NC crossing the Blue Ridge parkway.16 miles long with 2000 ft elevation change.If in the area The Diamondback US226a is about 10 miles away.Another must ride. http://www.thedevilnc80.com/
etcswjoe Posted June 17, 2012 #2 Posted June 17, 2012 Great road never knew it had a name, I guess I am behind the times. Thanks for the post, wonder what other roads I have ridden that I did not know I rode.
Hazenson Posted June 18, 2012 #3 Posted June 18, 2012 Great post thanks for the heads up on that-- definatly gonna check that out actually both of those. Another one I just happened to find one day is North 66-- north of greensboro so many twistys that i could feel it in my arms at the end of the day. Luv N.C.!
Cowboy Posted June 19, 2012 #4 Posted June 19, 2012 NC16 from the blue ridge parkway VA16 WV16 to Beckley, WV This road is not for the faint of heart. It is one wild ride from the time you leave the parkway until you make it up to Beckley, WV. Great ride never heard anyone mention it so I thought I would ask. Have you or will you!!?? Cowboy
mm482 Posted June 20, 2012 #5 Posted June 20, 2012 I just went to Blind Kenny’s site and ordered a couple pictures from 5-26-12 ride on 80. I saw several RSV and Tour Deluxe rode 80 that morning too. I wander if anyone from the site was up there that day. Earl
painterman67 Posted June 20, 2012 #6 Posted June 20, 2012 Great post thanks for the heads up on that-- definatly gonna check that out actually both of those. Another one I just happened to find one day is North 66-- north of greensboro so many twistys that i could feel it in my arms at the end of the day. Luv N.C.! Havent rode this one yet but I can pick up 66 In Kernersville and ride it up/ Only 30 minutes from my house to 66 so who knows I might just have to ride it this weekend, David
painterman67 Posted June 20, 2012 #7 Posted June 20, 2012 8 over to 58 off the blue ridge parkway is fun too David
Hazenson Posted June 21, 2012 #8 Posted June 21, 2012 yep painterman I went thru Kernersville on that ride, promised wife Id take her up thru there, I was solo when I found it
spke Posted June 24, 2012 #9 Posted June 24, 2012 Just did rt66 yesterday. very nice. continued to Meadows of Dan, BRP(north) to RT8 and back down. My arms and everything else were tired -lol Great post thanks for the heads up on that-- definatly gonna check that out actually both of those. Another one I just happened to find one day is North 66-- north of greensboro so many twistys that i could feel it in my arms at the end of the day. Luv N.C.!
etcswjoe Posted June 24, 2012 #10 Posted June 24, 2012 Just did rt66 yesterday. very nice. continued to Meadows of Dan, BRP(north) to RT8 and back down. My arms and everything else were tired -lol Did you stop by and get a Bottle of Wine from Chateau Morriset?
Midrsv Posted June 24, 2012 #11 Posted June 24, 2012 Just rode the Whip yesterday. Great ride and I think more challenging than the Dragon. Here is a link to the video that I shot on the way back down. http://Www.traynorphoto.com/rt80nc.wmv
1rooster Posted June 24, 2012 Author #12 Posted June 24, 2012 Just rode the Whip yesterday. Great ride and I think more challenging than the Dragon. Here is a link to the video that I shot on the way back down. Www.traynorphoto.com/rt80nc.wmv Should have called.I live just 2 miles from there.About 5 miles from there is The Diamondback 226a which goes down the same mountain,almost as good a ride.
Midrsv Posted June 24, 2012 #13 Posted June 24, 2012 I guess I should have posted that we would be in the area. We rode down to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure for the weekend. Great roads everywhere we went.
1rooster Posted June 25, 2012 Author #14 Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) I guess I should have posted that we would be in the area. We rode down to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure for the weekend. Great roads everywhere we went. We was in Lake Lure today only 20 miles from me.i do the 80, 226a and lake Lure loop almost everyweekend..I live in Marion so all these roads are in my Backyard.You also need to ride 181 from the parkway to Morganton.next time give a yell and i can take you on some other awesome roads in the area.mt mitchell and grandfather Mountain are some breathtaking rides also.couple pix of the ride to top of Grandfather Mountain Edited June 25, 2012 by 1rooster
wes0778 Posted June 25, 2012 #16 Posted June 25, 2012 Just rode the Whip yesterday. Great ride and I think more challenging than the Dragon. Here is a link to the video that I shot on the way back down. http://Www.traynorphoto.com/rt80nc.wmv Link won't open...
Midrsv Posted June 25, 2012 #17 Posted June 25, 2012 Link won't open... I just tried it and it works for me. Dennis
etcswjoe Posted June 25, 2012 #18 Posted June 25, 2012 Everytime I ride a new rode it gets highlighted on my map, I have had to pencil some in too.
mm482 Posted June 25, 2012 #19 Posted June 25, 2012 I got two pictures, taken by Blind Kenny, on my ride up 80. I will try to up load. They got 6 or 7 shots before I could get around the turn. I had to be really going slow for them to have time to get that many shots. Will not up load??? Earl
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