tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post7466872537498946234..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: Can the Blue Ridge Parkway Be Ridden in an Extended Weekend?BeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-66317577470041995452010-10-25T01:56:54.832-04:002010-10-25T01:56:54.832-04:00Dear Jack,
You are 100% correct: "Fat Chance...Dear Jack,<br /><br />You are 100% correct: "Fat Chance" and measure your progress on the BRP with a calendar. Trying to do it in 11 hours is like hiking the Appalachian Trail in 4 months. You'll be able to say you did it, but you sure didn't enjoy the experience of it.<br /><br />We can't wait to go back in an attempt to finish it up. But your recommendation of two or three times is absolutely correct especially giving one the chance of seeing it three seasons.<br /><br />Thanks for the corroboration!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-32611414209434390762010-10-25T01:51:38.109-04:002010-10-25T01:51:38.109-04:00Hi Richard,
Autumn is always great for colors. B...Hi Richard,<br /><br />Autumn is always great for colors. But I somehow think the BRP would be great just about any time of year. Except winter, as they close the road. (Still great, just missing the bike.) :) I just love the undeveloped land around so much of it! I was truly amazed. Even moving farther north with more development, it still felt rural enough to not really intrude on the experience. <br /><br />I hope you will have the chance to enjoy it for yourself! <br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-38021594987661315532010-10-24T17:39:30.094-04:002010-10-24T17:39:30.094-04:00Dear Beemer Girl (Lori):
I took my time in respon...Dear Beemer Girl (Lori):<br /><br />I took my time in responding to this blog episode as I wanted to read it at my leisure and to think about my own Blue Ridge Parkway experiences. At first glance, one is tempted to divide the total distance by the speed limt, and you come up with an 11-hour run.<br /><br />Fat chance.<br /><br />There are places on the BRP where a 45 mph speed limit is near death-defying. And a rider is so tempted to pull over and take a look at every vista... You eventually replace the speedometer with a calendar. <br /><br />But it is a great ride and everyone should do it at least two or three times. This was a great blog post. Your adventures always satisfy.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-29704040515888784772010-10-22T15:03:19.800-04:002010-10-22T15:03:19.800-04:00A great RR! That is an area of the country where I...A great RR! That is an area of the country where I've spent very little time. Your images really show the beauty of the area, especially at this time of the year. My list of places to visit just got longer. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-62813660003279784892010-10-22T08:40:28.134-04:002010-10-22T08:40:28.134-04:00Hi Raftnn!
Spring and Autumn: the best times in t...Hi Raftnn!<br /><br />Spring and Autumn: the best times in the south (of the US)! Spring only lasted one week this year. So far Autumn has hung around for 3 (and counting). And here you are, working into Spring. :) -LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-31706031279238422202010-10-21T14:38:16.351-04:002010-10-21T14:38:16.351-04:00Great write up, and fantastic pictures. Autumn is ...Great write up, and fantastic pictures. Autumn is my favourite time of year.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-50061748865305830732010-10-20T00:09:33.413-04:002010-10-20T00:09:33.413-04:00Hi Ken!
I appreciate you reading and commenting. ...Hi Ken!<br /><br />I appreciate you reading and commenting. Yes, it is rather addictive to not have finished it, isn't it? Trying to work through the videos now and just think about what else was up the road that I have yet to see. Hope you can get back to it soon. <br /><br />Thanks for turning me on to your site. I'm going to hate reading your RR's and seeing your pictures. ;) Lived in South Salt Lake for a couple years. Wasn't riding then and know all of the roads that I have missed. I can daydream about them with your pictures.<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-12440182424599521692010-10-20T00:05:10.790-04:002010-10-20T00:05:10.790-04:00Hi Keith,
I'll bet you and Billie could defin...Hi Keith,<br /><br />I'll bet you and Billie could definitely do the parkway justice. Just budget about a week!<br /><br />As far as motorbikes vs cages...I would say motorbikers are connoisseur and cagers are gawkers. We <i>admire</i>, not gawk. :) I think it is because we are more <i>of</i> the enviroment while autos are in the enviroment. (Of course, bicyclists will probably make the same argument in relation to motorbike riders.)<br /><br />Good for you for being open to turning around and investigating. That is something I have yet to teach my impatience. <br /><br />Thanks for riding along! -LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-77394256152820328332010-10-19T23:46:39.453-04:002010-10-19T23:46:39.453-04:00Hi Bluekat!
Agreed, enjoyable riding through swir...Hi Bluekat!<br /><br />Agreed, enjoyable riding through swirling leaves! The fall so fast though, such a short time of year to catch them! :) -LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-82759810872231285672010-10-19T23:41:32.166-04:002010-10-19T23:41:32.166-04:00Hi Rob,
It didn't seem ambitious...until we a...Hi Rob,<br /><br />It didn't seem ambitious...until we actually got on the parkway. But yes, we are really looking forward to continuing on it. :)<br /><br />I'm glad to provide some images of "home". But I think you have an interesting trade off with the mushrooms. :)<br /><br />Merry Autumn! <br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-89858097004506559092010-10-19T23:35:24.147-04:002010-10-19T23:35:24.147-04:00Hi David,
It was a great trip! Thanks for enjoy...Hi David, <br /><br />It was a great trip! Thanks for enjoying it too. <br /><br />I honestly can't remember who I had in drivers training...I think he did a good job anyway! :)<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-35220562803730937392010-10-19T00:13:46.527-04:002010-10-19T00:13:46.527-04:00Nice! I've ridden about a third of the BRP I&#...Nice! I've ridden about a third of the BRP I'm itchin to get back and finish it...your RR made my itch worse! :)Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-41926406437509771112010-10-18T22:42:15.673-04:002010-10-18T22:42:15.673-04:00Wow, with those speed limits and lots of turnouts,...Wow, with those speed limits and lots of turnouts, it sounds like Billie's and my kind of road :)<br /><br />A comment about this, "Cagers have an easier time gawking and driving then motorcycles. It is difficult to recover a motorcycle from a simple 2 second delay when returning your gaze to the road." I agree, yet I seem to notice things in a different way when I ride. Good choice of words, "gawking". I don't know what the word is for what I'm doing when I ride, but I know I like being able to get a good look at the things that call to me as I ride. For the longest time I settled for glimpses, but wasn't happy about it. One of the things I've noticed is since getting my little point and shoot camera is I'm allowing myself to stop or even turn around, go back, and take a photo. For the time being, it is less important to me how the photo turns out, than it is that I took the opportunity to really look.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me tag along.<br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-87932286316650301222010-10-18T22:33:54.746-04:002010-10-18T22:33:54.746-04:00You have some great colors in those trees. Very ni...You have some great colors in those trees. Very nice! <br />Great ride report! I love riding through swirling leaves. :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-64180447854108872292010-10-18T13:56:29.701-04:002010-10-18T13:56:29.701-04:00That was an ambitious plan! I'm glad you conce...That was an ambitious plan! I'm glad you concentrated on enjoying the ride rather than reaching the end of the Parkway. So much better that way; besides it gives you a section to go back and explore another time.<br />I miss seeing the fall color in the Appalachians. Thanks for sharing.Rob R Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474741907539295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-66178038875521158132010-10-18T05:12:32.148-04:002010-10-18T05:12:32.148-04:00Wow, what an awesome trip!
As to the 5+ car rule:...Wow, what an awesome trip!<br /><br />As to the 5+ car rule: that's because you had <b>Mr. Volk</b> for Driver's Training! And I'll be you can parallel park, as well, right?<br /><br />I'm wondering why these photos didn't show up in my photo feed. Hmm. Looking into that, now.David T. Macknethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074123750929335716noreply@blogger.com