blrfjr
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Hey thats pretty cool!! I havnt spent enough time on Google Earth to know how you did that.
Rt. 16 looks real sweet! I will hit that one for sure.
2012 Breaks Interstate Camping Trip, May 18-20
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Rt. 16 looks real sweet! I will hit that one for sure.
blrfjr
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Talk about cabin fever, Ive got to get out of this house before I go broke! Recent purchases...Winter gloves,icon boots, firstgear killimanjaro jacket and pants for my co-pilot, MS streets and trips, wild bills highway pegs, and my Zumo 665 should be here tomorrow. Now i have to learn how to use it..
Bryan
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Powerman
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Is it time yet? Darn.
Intech
Mr. Camping Meet
I hear ya! I bought new gloves, new jacket, new battery, vstream windshield, and new suspension. Riding better start soon!
Editied to add: Oh yeah and a new set of PR2's also. The UPS guy and I are on a first name basis.
Are any of those other bikes you have running? I need something to ride!
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luvtoride
My Indian name is "Pants On Fire"
So, last night boredom again took a hold. I took the time to write a synopsis about each route that I have planned. If you choose to get these routes from me, please keep in mind that the recalculated route (recalculated in your software) will need to be checked with the synopsis to see that it is following the originally planned roads. There are a ton of dirt & gravel roads in this area. I've checked roads that I'm unfamiliar with to keep the gravel @ bay.
As most Garmin users know, a recalculation in your own software before downloading to your unit may give you a road that I didn't plan. It definitely has to do with the difference in versions of software & different maps in these versions.
I plan to type this information up tonight while I'm again bored. Be looking for it tomorrow.
Note: If you do not want this information, my feelings will not be hurt in the smallest amount. There are tons of roads in the area & it wouldn't be difficult to make your own plans. Just be mindful of gravel roads if the roads you plan or point your nose @ are not "main" roads.
As most Garmin users know, a recalculation in your own software before downloading to your unit may give you a road that I didn't plan. It definitely has to do with the difference in versions of software & different maps in these versions.
I plan to type this information up tonight while I'm again bored. Be looking for it tomorrow.
Note: If you do not want this information, my feelings will not be hurt in the smallest amount. There are tons of roads in the area & it wouldn't be difficult to make your own plans. Just be mindful of gravel roads if the roads you plan or point your nose @ are not "main" roads.
wheatonFJR
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Wow, Heidi, talk about giving them info. on a silver platter. 
Wish I could meet up to ride these roads with you, but it will have to be some other time.
Wish I could meet up to ride these roads with you, but it will have to be some other time.
luvtoride
My Indian name is "Pants On Fire"
Boredom & excitement have overtaken me. LOL! Actually, I consider any time spent looking at maps not wasted time.Wow, Heidi, talk about giving them info. on a silver platter.
Wish I could meet up to ride these roads with you, but it will have to be some other time.
wheatonFJR
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I quite agree. I'm spending a lot of time lately looking over roads in SE Ohio with the help of a local who knows the roads...so I can spring it on people at an upcoming event.
Map time is never wasted time. Sometimes it's the only way I survive the winter...planning trips.
Intech
Mr. Camping Meet
Who needs a GPS? Just head any direction from Breaks and you will not be disappointed! Seriously though, I would like to pick up what you are putting down Heidi. I, too, never bore of map riding when I can't ride the bike. It figures that at soon as I send my forks out the weather gets perfect! I had to do it eventually, though.
luvtoride
My Indian name is "Pants On Fire"
Lol! Agreed... but technology has come a good way & I for one plan to take advantage of that fact. There are folks that refuse to use a GPS. I am not.. nor ever will be in that camp. I consider a GPS the ultimate touring toy.
With that said, I do know how to read a map.
& anyone that is interested in not using GPS but would still like to take advantage of the fact that I looked at the roads, can figure mapping directions from my route synopsis. I think that it's probably detailed enough.
Bob, please PM me your email address & I will send the routes to you. There are 5 of them. Honestly, I could've easily of kept on going. lol! I seem to have the "So many roads" syndrome.
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El Toro Joe
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One of these days I may just have to get one of them GPS's...for now I'll just enjoy followingLol! Agreed... but technology has come a good way & I for one plan to take advantage of that fact. There are folks that refuse to use a GPS. I am not.. nor ever will be in that camp. I consider a GPS the ultimate touring toy.
With that said, I do know how to read a map.
& anyone that is interested in not using GPS but would still like to take advantage of the fact that I looked at the roads, can figure mapping directions from my route synopsis. I think that it's probably detailed enough.
Bob, please PM me your email address & I will send the routes to you. There are 5 of them. Honestly, I could've easily of kept on going. lol! I seem to have the "So many roads" syndrome.
wheatonFJR
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Good luck with that Joe. You're leading in SE Ohio. It's your turn. :lol:...One of these days I may just have to get one of them GPS's...for now I'll just enjoy following
El Toro Joe
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I'm not so sure anyone would want to follow me...but I am planning on heading down for a day trip, following Denny around some of the new roads he's found :yahoo:Good luck with that Joe. You're leading in SE Ohio. It's your turn. :lol:...One of these days I may just have to get one of them GPS's...for now I'll just enjoy following
Now back on the topic of Breaks
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Intech
Mr. Camping Meet
I own a GPS, but don't depend on it. I look at the routes on the map and tend to remember them. Google street view is a great tool for visual reference too. I even used that before our trip to Scotland last year. I still have the turn by turn route number list in the map pocket from the SE Ohio Scramble from last year. I lead the first group and only missed two turns without a map and a GPS! I also just like to follow my nose sometimes. Anyway...I digress...Lol! Agreed... but technology has come a good way & I for one plan to take advantage of that fact. There are folks that refuse to use a GPS. I am not.. nor ever will be in that camp. I consider a GPS the ultimate touring toy.
With that said, I do know how to read a map.
& anyone that is interested in not using GPS but would still like to take advantage of the fact that I looked at the roads, can figure mapping directions from my route synopsis. I think that it's probably detailed enough.
Bob, please PM me your email address & I will send the routes to you. There are 5 of them. Honestly, I could've easily of kept on going. lol! I seem to have the "So many roads" syndrome.
I understand the map riding too! I get looking at the map and start going ..that road and then ohh! that road, and well you know the rest. It's all I have right now! My forks aren't even at GP yet. They better be there tomorrow!
Powerman
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Intech, you mean an extra bike not under a tarp?
I like using my GPS to go to the liquor store, yeah that worked well...
(Would you zip up your jacket? Is your name Bob?)
It works better straight wired than resetting each time the bike starts!
I like using my GPS to go to the liquor store, yeah that worked well...
(Would you zip up your jacket? Is your name Bob?)
It works better straight wired than resetting each time the bike starts!
El Toro Joe
FYYFF
Intech
Mr. Camping Meet
That really doesn't help. I need a bike to ride. I am getting a new t shirt made for you. Something about flashbacks.....
luvtoride
My Indian name is "Pants On Fire"
Bob, as to "remembering" your routes when riding??? Uhhh, I did a LOT of **** when I was younger. I don't remember well, anymore.
& as promised:
109 Miles
Leave Breaks heading south on SR 80 to the back road, CR 611. 611 runs in a counter-clockwise arc & eventually intersects with CR 631. Run on 631 (S) to 83 (W). 83 to the intersection with SR 72. SR 72 (S) through to 637/649. Take to 72(S). 72 to 58 (E) into St Paul, VA. @ intersection of SR 63 (in St Paul) you head north to where 63 intersects with SR 83. 83 (N) to the intersection of 80 (in Haysi... beer here). Take 80 back to Breaks.
3 Hours, 9 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
151 Miles
Leave Breaks & head North on SR 80 into Elkhorn City. CR197 leaves Elkhorn City to the southwest. 197 becomes CR 805 @ Shelby Gap. Continue on 805 until it intersects Hwy 119. Take Hwy 119 SW into the town of Cumberland. On the way, be sure to enjoy the killa’ tight sweepers on this road. From Cumberland take CR 160 to the east (Put on your twisty hat!) There is an extremely tight & technical section of twisties on this road. Between Lynch, KY to Appalachia, VA is a “must do” section of road. (The road will go up the mountain & down the other side. The downhill side is VA. A word of caution: The last time that I was on this road the VA side had small white pea gravel that you couldn’t see until you were sliding on it. The Kentucky side was extremely clean) Once you are through 160 & in Appalachia, you’re going to get onto I-23 for a short period & exit onto 58 (E). Exit 58 @ SR 72 (heading north) Take 72 to SR 83 & head East/Southeast. Once 83 intersects with 63 (83/63) you start heading north back towards camp. At the intersection of 80 go north back to camp. Don’t forget your beer in Haysi.
3 Hours 44 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
184 Miles
This route is the one that I’m voting for! This route takes place solely in VA. If you have an issue with that, there are other routes to look at.
South on 80 for a very short time. A left turn should be made onto CR 609. Take 609 to 460 (E). This area of 460 has mondo sweepers! Follow 460 to Claypool Hill, VA & then a short jaunt onto I-19 to Indian Paint Rd. Indian Paint Rd will dump you onto CR609(E) Take 609 to the intersection of SR 91 (S) & to Thompson Valley Rd. Thompson Valley should be taken all the way to Rte 16. Make a right on 16 & follow all the way into Marion, VA (This road is for the twisty mongers... cough cough Bungee). From here jump onto I-81 (W) until exiting onto SR 80. Prepare for more twisties that look awesome on paper. Take this to the junction of 19. Jump onto 19 for a short time & then back onto 80 to ride through another awesome looking (on paper) set of twisties. Eventually, 80 will take you back to Breaks. Don’t forget beer.
4 Hours 12 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
206 Miles
Exit camp going south on SR 80. Take to the intersection of 83 in Haysi. Take 83 east until it intersects with 460. Take 460 until it exits once again onto 83. Follow 83 into WV. Eventually 83 intersects with 16 in Yukon, WV. Take 16 south all the way into Marion, VA & then jump onto I-81 (S) for a short connection. Exit onto SR 80 to continue the twisty fun. There’s a short piece of Rte 19 that needs to be traversed before heading out back onto SR 80 for more twisties. 80 will take you home to camp. Don’t forget your beer in Haysi!
4 Hours 51 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
312 Miles
The 3 state jaunt!
Leave camp on 80(N) until it intersects 460. Take 460(W) to the intersection of 119 in Pikeville, KY. Head north/northeast on 119 into the town of Williamson (There is a Walmart here) Take 52 east from here to the intersection of SR 97(E) Cruise this road until you intersect SR 10. Ride 10(E) from here all the way into Matoaka, WV. The set of twisties between Covel & Matoaka are to die for! In Matoaka, pick up SR 71 south & then 52 into Bluefield, WV. There are a couple of roads that will lead you to I-77. I-77 is only used as a connector to bring you to the road that will bring you to Burkes Garden. So, I-77(S) to exit for SR 61. Take 61 (W) to the entrance for Burkes Garden. (Burkes Garden Rd). This is the road in & the road out due to the twisty dirt road @ the southern end of the Gardens. I have it planned to ride the circumference of the Gardens. If you decide not to, there is a good place to take a butt break on the main drag. It’s called Burkes Garden Country Store. Imagine that!
When you exit the Gardens back out to 61, make a left. 61 will turn into 16 on the other side of Rte 19. Take 16 north to the intersection of 83. Take 83 to the intersection of 80 & 80 back to Breaks. (Don’t forget the beer in Haysi)
7 Hours 50 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
I threw waypoints in the file for things like Walmart, gas & such.
& as promised:
109 Miles
Leave Breaks heading south on SR 80 to the back road, CR 611. 611 runs in a counter-clockwise arc & eventually intersects with CR 631. Run on 631 (S) to 83 (W). 83 to the intersection with SR 72. SR 72 (S) through to 637/649. Take to 72(S). 72 to 58 (E) into St Paul, VA. @ intersection of SR 63 (in St Paul) you head north to where 63 intersects with SR 83. 83 (N) to the intersection of 80 (in Haysi... beer here). Take 80 back to Breaks.
3 Hours, 9 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
151 Miles
Leave Breaks & head North on SR 80 into Elkhorn City. CR197 leaves Elkhorn City to the southwest. 197 becomes CR 805 @ Shelby Gap. Continue on 805 until it intersects Hwy 119. Take Hwy 119 SW into the town of Cumberland. On the way, be sure to enjoy the killa’ tight sweepers on this road. From Cumberland take CR 160 to the east (Put on your twisty hat!) There is an extremely tight & technical section of twisties on this road. Between Lynch, KY to Appalachia, VA is a “must do” section of road. (The road will go up the mountain & down the other side. The downhill side is VA. A word of caution: The last time that I was on this road the VA side had small white pea gravel that you couldn’t see until you were sliding on it. The Kentucky side was extremely clean) Once you are through 160 & in Appalachia, you’re going to get onto I-23 for a short period & exit onto 58 (E). Exit 58 @ SR 72 (heading north) Take 72 to SR 83 & head East/Southeast. Once 83 intersects with 63 (83/63) you start heading north back towards camp. At the intersection of 80 go north back to camp. Don’t forget your beer in Haysi.
3 Hours 44 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
184 Miles
This route is the one that I’m voting for! This route takes place solely in VA. If you have an issue with that, there are other routes to look at.
South on 80 for a very short time. A left turn should be made onto CR 609. Take 609 to 460 (E). This area of 460 has mondo sweepers! Follow 460 to Claypool Hill, VA & then a short jaunt onto I-19 to Indian Paint Rd. Indian Paint Rd will dump you onto CR609(E) Take 609 to the intersection of SR 91 (S) & to Thompson Valley Rd. Thompson Valley should be taken all the way to Rte 16. Make a right on 16 & follow all the way into Marion, VA (This road is for the twisty mongers... cough cough Bungee). From here jump onto I-81 (W) until exiting onto SR 80. Prepare for more twisties that look awesome on paper. Take this to the junction of 19. Jump onto 19 for a short time & then back onto 80 to ride through another awesome looking (on paper) set of twisties. Eventually, 80 will take you back to Breaks. Don’t forget beer.
4 Hours 12 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
206 Miles
Exit camp going south on SR 80. Take to the intersection of 83 in Haysi. Take 83 east until it intersects with 460. Take 460 until it exits once again onto 83. Follow 83 into WV. Eventually 83 intersects with 16 in Yukon, WV. Take 16 south all the way into Marion, VA & then jump onto I-81 (S) for a short connection. Exit onto SR 80 to continue the twisty fun. There’s a short piece of Rte 19 that needs to be traversed before heading out back onto SR 80 for more twisties. 80 will take you home to camp. Don’t forget your beer in Haysi!
4 Hours 51 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
312 Miles
The 3 state jaunt!
Leave camp on 80(N) until it intersects 460. Take 460(W) to the intersection of 119 in Pikeville, KY. Head north/northeast on 119 into the town of Williamson (There is a Walmart here) Take 52 east from here to the intersection of SR 97(E) Cruise this road until you intersect SR 10. Ride 10(E) from here all the way into Matoaka, WV. The set of twisties between Covel & Matoaka are to die for! In Matoaka, pick up SR 71 south & then 52 into Bluefield, WV. There are a couple of roads that will lead you to I-77. I-77 is only used as a connector to bring you to the road that will bring you to Burkes Garden. So, I-77(S) to exit for SR 61. Take 61 (W) to the entrance for Burkes Garden. (Burkes Garden Rd). This is the road in & the road out due to the twisty dirt road @ the southern end of the Gardens. I have it planned to ride the circumference of the Gardens. If you decide not to, there is a good place to take a butt break on the main drag. It’s called Burkes Garden Country Store. Imagine that!
When you exit the Gardens back out to 61, make a left. 61 will turn into 16 on the other side of Rte 19. Take 16 north to the intersection of 83. Take 83 to the intersection of 80 & 80 back to Breaks. (Don’t forget the beer in Haysi)
7 Hours 50 Minutes. This does not include lunch & butt break time.
I threw waypoints in the file for things like Walmart, gas & such.
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El Toro Joe
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:yahoo: Lots of great choices Heidi...thanks for putting them together :yahoo:
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