Rick Haywood Posted July 18, 2014 #1 Posted July 18, 2014 I am in Pensacola and will be leaving Monday and riding to Robinsville NC spending Monday Night. Leaving and riding around going over the dragon. The foothills parkway across the blueridge then riding the diamonback then on to grandfather mountain. I will spend tuesday night in Boone NC. Wednesday I am going across us 421 to shady valey TN. I am then going to cut up through WV back roads heading to parkersburg. From there I will be taking 555 in ohio working my way to Norwalk oh. Plan on beingin Norwalk no later than supper time Thursday. Do some riding with my cousin on Friday. Then I believe I might turn around and ride to Guntersville AL. So if anyone lives along the area I am riding and wants to meet up for a little ride or a meal or coffee let me know and I will meet you ata place of your choosin:thumbsup2:
cowpuc Posted July 18, 2014 #2 Posted July 18, 2014 If I were down yonder I would join ya Rick,,, be safe,, HAVE FUN!! Puc
CaptainJoe Posted July 18, 2014 #3 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Rick, if you need a place to stay Wednesday night I've got a spare bedroom... I'm about 30 miles south of Parkersburg,WV just off of Rt#77. (4 hours away from your destination the quick way). Your also invited to stay here Saturday night as I'm heading down to Guntersville early Sunday morning. Hoping maybe the warden is doing good and Yammer Dan can come. Slowrollwv is also signed up so maybe we could meet somewhere along the way. And, you just know Skid want's to go, but, he's keeping mum for some reason... Come Jeff, is it the Harley? Hey, at least you still have ole dependable, don't ya? I also have 20 full hookup camping sites with bathhouse. for any of our members to use, free of charge, for this event. Edited July 18, 2014 by CaptainJoe
GAWildKat Posted July 18, 2014 #4 Posted July 18, 2014 Rick, Mike and I live in Warner Robins Ga, there's a sofabed here should you need one or just want to stop in for a hot meal.
NSA Joe Posted July 18, 2014 #5 Posted July 18, 2014 Hi rick glad to see your feeling better, Debbie and I rode 555 over the fourth of july great road super nice area and found some great roads in ohio and west Virginia hope you make it to Guntersville. Really enjoyed meeting you last year in Galena Ride safe. Joe:)
Skid Posted July 18, 2014 #6 Posted July 18, 2014 I would enjoy meeting up with you Rick, but I'll be in Gatlinburg all next week. Maybe next time, or maybe see you in Asheville next month if you make it.
Rick Haywood Posted July 18, 2014 Author #7 Posted July 18, 2014 I would enjoy meeting up with you Rick, but I'll be in Gatlinburg all next week. Maybe next time, or maybe see you in Asheville next month if you make it. Jeff I wi be going through Gatlinburg on Tuesday
Rick Haywood Posted July 18, 2014 Author #8 Posted July 18, 2014 Rick, if you need a place to stay Wednesday night I've got a spare bedroom... I'm about 30 miles south of Parkersburg,WV just off of Rt#77. (4 hours away from your destination the quick way). Your also invited to stay here Saturday night as I'm heading down to Guntersville early Sunday morning. Hoping maybe the warden is doing good and Yammer Dan can come. Slowrollwv is also signed up so maybe we could meet somewhere along the way. And, you just know Skid want's to go, but, he's keeping mum for some reason... Come Jeff, is it the Harley? Hey, at least you still have ole dependable, don't ya? I also have 20 full hookup camping sites with bathhouse. for any of our members to use, free of charge, for this event. Thank you. I might take you up on both offers I will keep in touch. :thumbsup2:b
1rooster Posted July 18, 2014 #9 Posted July 18, 2014 I am in Pensacola and will be leaving Monday and riding to Robinsville NC spending Monday Night. Leaving and riding around going over the dragon. The foothills parkway across the blueridge then riding the diamonback then on to grandfather mountain. I will spend tuesday night in Boone NC. Wednesday I am going across us 421 to shady valey TN. I am then going to cut up through WV back roads heading to parkersburg. From there I will be taking 555 in ohio working my way to Norwalk oh. Plan on beingin Norwalk no later than supper time Thursday. Do some riding with my cousin on Friday. Then I believe I might turn around and ride to Guntersville AL. So if anyone lives along the area I am riding and wants to meet up for a little ride or a meal or coffee let me know and I will meet you ata place of your choosin:thumbsup2: Give me a call if you want to meet up.I live 2 miles from the diamondback.From your directions you will be riding down the diamondback.We could meet up and I can show you a twisty road back to the parkway that is just as nice as the diamondback.Will be good to see you again.
Rick Haywood Posted July 18, 2014 Author #10 Posted July 18, 2014 Give me a call if you want to meet up.I live 2 miles from the diamondback.From your directions you will be riding down the diamondback.We could meet up and I can show you a twisty road back to the parkway that is just as nice as the diamondback.Will be good to see you again. It's a deal I will give you a call from the Asheville area on tuesday
Skid Posted July 18, 2014 #11 Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Jeff I wi be going through Gatlinburg on Tuesday I'll be there starting tomorrow for a week. Maybe do lunch or dinner if you're interested. Edited July 19, 2014 by Skid
Cowboy Posted July 18, 2014 #12 Posted July 18, 2014 Rick, If this is the route you are thinking let me know. I think I could ride with you as far as Tazewell. VA Yes I know that I made this route backward from the way you are traveling, but see if you can follow and let me know your thoughts. As always the Shoemaker Inn is always open in Ellijay, Ga. Map Link Below http://binged.it/1wEqEMk Brian Shoemaker AKA Cowboy
Brown Angel Posted July 19, 2014 #13 Posted July 19, 2014 I am in Pensacola and will be leaving Monday and riding to Robinsville NC spending Monday Night. Leaving and riding around going over the dragon. The foothills parkway across the blueridge then riding the diamonback then on to grandfather mountain. I will spend tuesday night in Boone NC. Wednesday I am going across us 421 to shady valey TN. I am then going to cut up through WV back roads heading to parkersburg. From there I will be taking 555 in ohio working my way to Norwalk oh. Plan on beingin Norwalk no later than supper time Thursday. Do some riding with my cousin on Friday. Then I believe I might turn around and ride to Guntersville AL. So if anyone lives along the area I am riding and wants to meet up for a little ride or a meal or coffee let me know and I will meet you ata place of your choosin:thumbsup2: I live in Waynesville NC and have a couch that you are welcome too. New to the area and don't know if it would be a " on the way " place for you. Angel:thumbsup2:
Rick Haywood Posted July 19, 2014 Author #14 Posted July 19, 2014 I live in Waynesville NC and have a couch that you are welcome too. New to the area and don't know if it would be a " on the way " place for you. Angel:thumbsup2: Great I appreciate the offer. I will see how close I come and let you know:thumbsup2:
Beau-Kat Posted July 19, 2014 #15 Posted July 19, 2014 Wrong time for me this time. My father-in-law lives in Robbinsville. Would have been nice to take a trip to visit him and ride a bit with you too. But, he'll be coming here next week end, so my visit up that way will have to wait for a another month or so. Hope you have an eventful and safe ride.
Venturous Randy Posted July 19, 2014 #16 Posted July 19, 2014 Not sure how close to Cowboy's map you are going, but you are going to be all around me if you go that way. I am in Johnson City, TN and could possibly meet up and ride some and show you some good places to eat. RandyA
Rick Haywood Posted July 19, 2014 Author #17 Posted July 19, 2014 Anyone know anything about hwy 16 in wv. I am thinking about riding it from Marion, NC up to Charlestn WV it is on the americas best moyorcycle roads. Looks fun
bryan52577 Posted July 19, 2014 #18 Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Rick West Virginia DOT shows a lot of road work to start 7/21/14 on WV#16 WV ROUTES 16 and COUNTY ROUTE 9 WORK ZONES 07/21/2014 07/25/2014 Maintenance Project Notes: Patching of Bituminous Pavements WV ROUTES 16 WORK ZONES 07/21/2014 07/25/2014 Maintenance Project Notes: Pull Shoulders or Ditches---Paved Roadway WV ROUTE 16 WORK ZONES 07/21/2014 07/25/2014 Maintenance Project Notes: Pavement Markings WV ROUTE 16 WORK ZONES 07/21/2014 07/25/2014 Maintenance Project Notes: Sign Installation/Maintenance WV ROUTE 16 WORK ZONES 07/21/2014 07/25/2014 Maintenance Project Notes: Pull Shoulders or Ditches---Paved Roadway Bryan Edited July 19, 2014 by bryan52577
Venturous Posted July 19, 2014 #19 Posted July 19, 2014 This is one of my all time favorite roads. And I live in an area with MANY nice roads. The section from Marion, VA to Tazewell, VA is refered to as the Back of the Dragon. As you approach Tazewell, stop at Thompsons Country Store if you like t-shirts and stickers. The entire ride all the way to Beckley, WV is a great ride. I have never rode it to Charleston. But Charleston is only a short bit away. While in the area, north of Beckley on RT19 is Fayetteville, WV. There is located the New River Gorge Bridge. Worth a stop. Also a ride under bridge is good. Dinner at Dirtie Ernies Rib Pit in Fayetteville is always on my to do list. After Fayetteville, head north on 19 to Rt60 West. That will take you into Charleston. Sfter you turn onto Rt60, be sure to stop at the Hawk Nest State Park gorge overlook. Enjoy! Gary Anyone know anything about hwy 16 in wv. I am thinking about riding it from Marion, NC up to Charlestn WV it is on the americas best moyorcycle roads. Looks fun
Venturous Posted July 19, 2014 #20 Posted July 19, 2014 A friend of mine just told me about a neat little diner along Rt16 I hadn't stopped at before. Sterling Diner in Welch, WV. They said the food and service was good, and a neat atmosphere.. If you happen to hit this town around meal time... might be worth a stop.
Rick Haywood Posted July 19, 2014 Author #21 Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks Gary come on and ride along. Bryan, wish you was ridin with me brother. Thanks for the info on construction
CaptainJoe Posted July 24, 2014 #22 Posted July 24, 2014 Rick, Hopefully your alright. Figured you may have bitten off more than you could chew... The hills of WV are intoxicating... LOL Forget about any mileage calculators you may have used in the past... They don't work Here!
Yammer Dan Posted July 24, 2014 #23 Posted July 24, 2014 Anyone know anything about hwy 16 in wv. I am thinking about riding it from Marion, NC up to Charlestn WV it is on the americas best moyorcycle roads. Looks fun Passes in front of my house!! And past the States Maxium Security Prison.....
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