Yama Mama Posted June 25, 2014 #1 Posted June 25, 2014 Ron and I have been waiting this week to take a ride to Somewhere. I told him that all I wanted this year for our 42 anniversary was to take an all day ride to somewhere. Now we have had our RSV for a long time and we probably have ridden everywhere in this area one time or other. So coming up with a new destination is not always real easy. We usually ride in Indiana on the weekends. I suggested somewhere in Ky, or somewhere east of Cincinnati. Ron said he would look at the map and decide where we could ride. So now I am waiting to find out where somewhere is. I think the best times that we have had on a day ride is to just wind up somewhere, especially if we got lost by accident and had no where to go or be for no particular reason. So maybe I really do not want to go somewhere after all. We could just go on the bike and wind up no where. That could be much more fun than actually planning a trip to somewhere. I actually find it fun to get lost and figure out where we are. No fair using a GPS. I have wanted to throw that thing in the lake many times. It actually thinks we want to get to places the fastest way. How stupid is that? What do you think? I will post photos after the ride to no where. Yama Mama
bongobobny Posted June 25, 2014 #2 Posted June 25, 2014 Maybe this will help... http://www.epinions.com/content_1620549764?sb=1
Yama Mama Posted June 25, 2014 Author #3 Posted June 25, 2014 That was interesting Bob. We are still thinking however. Ron just got up so things should be moving along shortly. I guess it is still a mystery. Is there a Mystery, KY? You never know when you are looking for no where to go. Yama Mama:smile5:
Yama Mama Posted June 25, 2014 Author #4 Posted June 25, 2014 Hey Bob, I found this to ponder over. http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Pointless/Cities.html There are some really interesting names, but no Mystery, KY. Yama Mama
Dano Posted June 25, 2014 #5 Posted June 25, 2014 Go across the new bridge into Kaintucky down in Madison In, nice ride down to I-71 that'll take you over to Louisville or just keep meandering around..... I LOVE dat road in Kaintucky after you go over the Ohio river!! Just my thought for a GOOD ride down thair in yur country!
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Pennsylvania (PA) is home to a section of Lake Erie coastline, the incredible Pocono Mountains, rural villages, charming country towns, one of the most famous battlefields in the United States (Gettysburg), and two major cities - Philadelphia & Pittsburgh. Add new Route. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/ra-content/images/icons/093.pngView most popular Page 2 of 4 http://www.motorcycleroads.com/admin/images/icons/previous.gif http://www.motorcycleroads.com/admin/images/icons/arrow_right.gif 1 2 3 4 http://www.motorcycleroads.com/admin/images/icons/arrow_left.gif http://www.motorcycleroads.com/admin/images/icons/next.gif Sort Routes By Route Name Average Rating Date Added East Berlin Machiux St. Forest Loop http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg October 16, 2012 This route starts in the farm country of Adams County, crosses several creeks, goes into the apple country of Adams County,(think Musselman's... The roads are primarily curvy with many twisties and hills and valleys. The roads are in very good shape with no gravel.... This loop starts in East Berlin Pa., travels through the apple country of Adams County Pa. and the Michaux State Forest and... 231 & 221 Loop - Little Laguna http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating4.jpg October 1, 2012 You'll see a couple one lane bridges and features a picturesque Covered Bridge. Pavement is good, watch for loose gravel and... The route is tight and technical with over seven 15 mph hairpin turns! Pavement is good, watch for loose gravel and watch... In southwestern PA, near Washington, PA, start at the intersection of US 40 and Rt 221. The "S" Bridge @ US-40 E/... Indian Steps Extended Loop http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg August 13, 2012 Covers most of York's farm land while following an outside loop of the cities of Redlion and Dallastown. great quality roads on most days, always keep an eye for areas that gravel may be washed up on the roadway. if... https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=State Route 74, Dallastown, PA 17313&daddr=39.8810609,-76.673536 to:PA-214 W/Dunkard Valley Rd to:State Route 2089/Swamp Rd to:Swamp Rd to:Church Rd/State Route 2050 to:Felton Rd/Red... PA Route 851 http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg July 18, 2012 Scenery along PA Route 851 is a mix of rolling hills, old growth woods, farm land and small towns. During the fall... The western end of this route has a few good twisties and good elevation changes. The eastern end of Route 851 has... Starting out in Sticks... Yes, Sticks is the crossroads of Blooming Grove Road (Route 216) and Jefferson Road (Route 516). Head south... Wrightsville to Columbia via the Conowingo Dam http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating4.jpg July 17, 2012 Scenery along this route is typical Susquehanna Valley, rolling hills, farm land, with some small town charm. There are numerous areas to... The route has a good mixture of curves and elevation changes and wide open straights. Some areas are bright and sunny while... This ride features rolling hills, farm land, and wooded areas with elevation changes indicative of the Susquehanna River Valley. The roads are... Rt 555 to Elk County and Elk Country http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating4.5.jpg June 13, 2012 In Benezette, Elk viewing areas have been established by the state of PA. Follow the signs. Expect to arrive 2 hours before... Route 555 is in northern Pennsvlvania with the eastern end starting in Driftwood, PA and going west to Benezette, PA. The road... Starting at Rt 120 in Driftwood, PA, Route 555 runs west 17 miles to Benezette along the Sinnemahoning River. Route 54 http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating3.5.jpg May 27, 2012 A great country road trip from Jim Thorpe to Danville, PA. The roads vary, some are brand new some are old but... Lots of twists and turns ups and downs, a fun road to ride, pass some really nice national parks. A great country... Start out in Jim Thorpe, PA and head west on Route 54. Stay on this all the way until it brings you... Lube to Lube http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg May 5, 2012 A ride from the Cranberry Twp. Quaker Steak and Lube to the Original Sharon Quaker Steak and Lube. If your not from... Some of the roads get a little bumpy in town. But when your up to cruising speed its a great smooth route.... From Cranberry Township head north on US 19 all the way up to Rt 208 where you want to take a left... Butler County Loop http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg May 5, 2012 Scenery is nice. Very nice in the fall. Lots of woods and fields. Good ride for local riders. And a good ride... The Roads are actually in great condition. especially for Pennsylvania. These are well pretty well used roads so they are kept well.... Head north out of Zelienople, PA on US 19 up to Portersville, PA. Then take a right on to Rt 488 (E.... Edinboro to Franklin Via Twisties. http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg March 22, 2012 This route doesn't provide a ton of scenery-which on a sport bike is a good thing. Last thing you want is to... Road quality is pretty good except right after winter. You want to watch for wash outs and dirt covering the roads as... Route 408 in Cambridge springs starts the trip with a few 90 degree turns and then goes into some straight stretches with... Lackawaxen http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating0.jpg March 16, 2012 This route takes you through a dark heavily forested hollow over a one lane bridge spanning the cliffs above the Lackawaxen to... The pavement is fairly new and smooth through the hollow.The route along the river is mainly level and has many sweeping curves... Hawley, PA.Rt 6 to kimbles Rd./Decker hollow. Right on towpath St. continue straight onto 590.Cross over the Lackawaxen river then next left... The Outstanding PA191 http://www.motorcycleroads.com//images/icons/rating5.jpg November 27, 2011 Towns along the way, rivers, streams. The stretch between Lake Wallenpaupak and I 84 is the best. The stretch between Lake Wallenpaupak and I 84 is the best, the road keeps coming, twisties to satisfy your every desire. Get... 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saddlebum Posted June 25, 2014 #9 Posted June 25, 2014 https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Cincinnati,+OH/Burlington,+ON,+Canada/@41.1340371,-86.0692593,6z/data=!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x884051b1de3821f9:0x69fb7e8be4c09317!2m2!1d-84.5120196!2d39.1031182!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b63d2965d93b7:0xa44a27764c2b554f!2m2!1d-79.7990319!2d43.3255196!3e0!5i1?hl=en Here You Go. OOPS I'm still in Nova Scotia
blaine1 Posted June 25, 2014 #10 Posted June 25, 2014 is not where you are going it is the trip on a bike i have done a lot at 69 years old and never booked a night anerwhere:mustache:
Flyinfool Posted June 25, 2014 #11 Posted June 25, 2014 Hey MAMA The WI MD is this weekend in Viroqua WI. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=391&day=2014-6-28&c=1 There are a lot of great riding roads in the area and Orlin knows all the best ones. I will be leaving to head there Friday after work. I just last night finished making a big batch of Rum Balls. I have it on good authority that there will also be Apple Pie there.
cowpuc Posted June 25, 2014 #12 Posted June 25, 2014 Ron and I have been waiting this week to take a ride to Somewhere. I told him that all I wanted this year for our 42 anniversary was to take an all day ride to somewhere. Now we have had our RSV for a long time and we probably have ridden everywhere in this area one time or other. So coming up with a new destination is not always real easy. We usually ride in Indiana on the weekends. I suggested somewhere in Ky, or somewhere east of Cincinnati. Ron said he would look at the map and decide where we could ride. So now I am waiting to find out where somewhere is. I think the best times that we have had on a day ride is to just wind up somewhere, especially if we got lost by accident and had no where to go or be for no particular reason. So maybe I really do not want to go somewhere after all. We could just go on the bike and wind up no where. That could be much more fun than actually planning a trip to somewhere. I actually find it fun to get lost and figure out where we are. No fair using a GPS. I have wanted to throw that thing in the lake many times. It actually thinks we want to get to places the fastest way. How stupid is that? What do you think? I will post photos after the ride to no where. Yama Mama Oh my gosh, not stupid at all imho. You just described my ride style mama! Been doing it for years, one of my kids favorite quote of mine that she likes to toss back at me is,, GPS stands for Go Park Somewhere cause we, re riding doesnt daddy LOL.. mama, another of my favorite touring games is flippin the coin at all intersections, tails right, heads left at t intersections.. I have always said, the fun dont really begin till ur lost,, seems like thats always when we find the most intetesting sites and meet the coolest people! Another point, I hate maps, I LOVE stopping and asking directions from locals all over the country,, even being weeks out and thousands of miles from home, no map is best,, as long as your not in a hurry.. the enrichment in our lives from allowing others to assist is usually priceless! Personally,, I commend you yamamama for your ideas and thoughts on the subject! Bythe way, I happen to know the red river gorge area would be where I would head if I lived in cinci and wanted to escape for a breather.. biker could get lost in there, we did,, and have a riot,, we did.. found a little town, asked directions and ended up exploring a cave known only to a few locals,, talk about fun! if you decide to go, I suggest you make a new thread asking BEN ROLLINS for thoughts on it. He lives down yonder, is a great guy and a dear friend thanks to VR.. tell him ol puc sent ya,,,,,, take that back,,,, not sure that the last info imshared with him on his bike was accurate LOL. maybe just mention ya heard he knew bout the red river gorge... whereever ya go, ride safe and have fun,, thats what its all about ride ur ride puc PS,, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOU TWO!
etcswjoe Posted June 25, 2014 #13 Posted June 25, 2014 Leave on a Saturday go visit another VR member overnight (everyone knows y'all) and ride back a different route the next day.
Bob Myers Posted June 25, 2014 #14 Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) MAMA there is no town called Mystery, but there was a community called Nobob, Ky. I found the abandoned/closed Post Office Edited June 26, 2014 by Bob Myers
Yama Mama Posted June 26, 2014 Author #15 Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks for all the suggestions. We wound up going to Rabbit Hash, Ky. Stayed there for a while and then took some really awesome roads back to Florence, Ky and ate dinner at Golden Corral. We rode from there to Bromley and then home. We were only gone for 8 hours because of our dog being a lone. He cannot seem to get his food out of the fridge for some odd reason. Yama Mama
Flyinfool Posted June 26, 2014 #16 Posted June 26, 2014 Looks like fun. I guess the dog needs more training...... Now find a dog sitter and head north west......
Bob Myers Posted June 26, 2014 #17 Posted June 26, 2014 Jeez, there was a lot of people there for a Wednesday. If you find yourself with no where to ride again, come on down, i lead you through Red River Gorge area
Venturous Randy Posted June 26, 2014 #18 Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Linda and I took one of those dodge-the-rain rides. We had a lot of spotty rain in just about every direction and we took off in the most clear direction. When we came to a point that looked like rain ahead, we made a choice again on which way looked best. All together, we probably put about 180 miles on the bike and when we came in, I pulled up weatherspark, which has a great map, and where we were just hours ago was raining hard. Sometimes, the dodge-the-rain rides are the best if you don't have a destination, as the weather kind of dictates the direction. RandyA Edited July 1, 2014 by Venturous Randy
Yama Mama Posted July 1, 2014 Author #19 Posted July 1, 2014 I had to post again, after leaving our daughter's home in Bright, Indiana Sunday around 7PM, we headed home. I told Moped to go the long way. Well he did. We rode down a road we actually had never been on before. Hard to believe, because I had thought we had ridden on every road there was. However, neither one of us really knew where we were. We just kept riding down this wonderful road. It had twists and turns and went through all this farm country. No cars were going by, just the sound of our bike and the new tunes Ron recorded on our Ipod nano. It was so great. We finally wound up on a road we knew and then we realized we had made one really big circle and wound up back where we had basically started. It was great however. Love riding on roads never ridden before. Yama Mama
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