I have a little ride put together, that might fit a little slower ride.
Basically:
Boone
To Blowing Rock (down 321)
(stop at the rock to take in the scenery)
Over to the Blue Ridge Pky on 221
Follow the BRP (SW) to Mount Mitchell (roughly 45 miles)
(stop to take in the mountain scenery)
Follow the BRP (NE) back to 321 and up to Boone.
It is 4 hours total of riding time. Maybe 5 1/2 hours counting 2 stops plus lunch.
I like this ride because navigation is pretty simple. I like simple cause I don't have GPS.
After Blowing Rock, take the BRP till you find the biggest mountain peak, then come back on the same road.
Of course, if any locals are on the ride, we have time for cool detours.
If we leave around 9am on Saturday, we might try to hit a late lunch in Blowing Rock.
Eat a good breakfast cause I suspect we won't find a lunch spot till after 1:00.
At lunch people can make a new plans.
Back to the hotel hot tub, or more of the same, or going out at a hotter pace.
Everyone can just make their own call based on the mood. Pillions do tend to have moods.
If that works,
just look for a silver (2003) FJR in the parking lot, riding 2-up, about 9am on Saturday.
If anyone pulls ahead during the ride, they can just ease up on the longer straight aways to keep the group together.
No biggy.
