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    Pennsylvania in the Spring

    With recent events and the sheeeaaat that has fallen in my parking lot the last couple days, I find myself searching Google Maps more and more.
    with that being said.....I would like to plan a weekend away in the spring.
    Because of my lifestyle i can wait to pick the perfect weather weekend.
    Meaning I don't have to book anything ahead of time.....I can go at a drop of a hat if the weather is looking favorable.

    Last summer I rode down to Maggy Vally and took 219 all the way down.
    I really enjoyed going through Pennsylvania and would like to explore it more.
    With the the help of Motorcycleroads.us I have put together 3 maps
    1) Friday afternoon getting down there.
    2) Saturday leisurely ride.
    3) Sunday scenic ride and home.

    Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
    Am I missing anything important?
    Am I trying to do too much in a day?
    That kinda thing

    http://g.co/maps/49mz9

    http://g.co/maps/9kdr2

    http://g.co/maps/u5kkf

    Thanks again in advance




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    Re: Pennsylvania in the Spring

    Looks really good to me! 300-ish km a day should be easy to do.

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    Re: Pennsylvania in the Spring

    Quote Originally Posted by Brian P View Post
    Looks really good to me! 300-ish km a day should be easy to do.

    300 kms??!!??
    What will you do after lunch for the remainder of the day?
    Simoncelli apparently was asked if he was afraid of dying in a racing accident & he responded: "NO. You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike like that than other people do in all of their life."

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    Looks very similar to my route.
    I would suggest going further on day one and ride day 2 around the Williamsport area. That's we're the roads get really good .
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    Re: Pennsylvania in the Spring

    Why would you by pass 120? It was one of my favourite roads going through Renovo and Hyner view.
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    Re: Pennsylvania in the Spring

    You can ride more on Saturday! Skip 44 and ride the lower portion of 144 to Mooshannon, top up your fuel tank in Renovo !!! On Sunday, take 120 from Lock Haven to St.Marys. Side trip up to the Hyner View Lookout Is highly recommended,if you never been there!
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    Re: Pennsylvania in the Spring

    Quote Originally Posted by Koval_68 View Post
    You can ride more on Saturday! Skip 44 and ride the lower portion of 144 to Mooshannon, top up your fuel tank in Renovo !!! On Sunday, take 120 from Lock Haven to St.Marys. Side trip up to the Hyner View Lookout Is highly recommended,if you never been there!

    I really enjoyed 44 last year. would do it again in a heart beat. Will do it again this year.
    Simoncelli apparently was asked if he was afraid of dying in a racing accident & he responded: "NO. You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike like that than other people do in all of their life."

    Life's time is finite. Be honest & Let's Ride.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ikan View Post
    I really enjoyed 44 last year. would do it again in a heart beat. Will do it again this year.
    Oh! I'm not saying that there is something wrong with 44 ( it is one of my regular roads that I like to visit down there), but if you only have a day and a half, I think that entire 144 and 120 is a must to ride! IMPO.
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    Re: Pennsylvania in the Spring

    Quote Originally Posted by Koval_68 View Post
    Oh! I'm not saying that there is something wrong with 44 ( it is one of my regular roads that I like to visit down there), but if you only have a day and a half, I think that entire 144 and 120 is a must to ride! IMPO.

    Oh, I see your point.
    I cannot remember if I rode the 120 yet. Will look it up now.
    Thanx.
    I rode the 44 in both directions the time I rode it in 1 day. Solo riding by myself. It kept me alert as I was rather swift on the return trip trying to beat the sun setting. Had to look out for the deer.

    Just looked and I have not ridden the 120. This year!
    Last edited by Ikan; 02-12-2012 at 10:35 AM.
    Simoncelli apparently was asked if he was afraid of dying in a racing accident & he responded: "NO. You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike like that than other people do in all of their life."

    Life's time is finite. Be honest & Let's Ride.

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