Are any of these roads doable for a long day trip? I don't mind doing a 900km day, but anything more then that is pushing it.
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Are any of these roads doable for a long day trip? I don't mind doing a 900km day, but anything more then that is pushing it.
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The blur of the landscape
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Rush - Red Barchetta
I leave home at 8 am...in the USA by 9:30.
80-90 mins to Ellicottville/Olean area. Another half hr puts you in the Kinzua Dam area. Ride any roads in any direction till 3-4pm......then head for home. You'll beback in the GTA by 10-11 pm ish, with 800-1100 kms under your belt.
I have done this exact thing many times when I don't have more than a day to ride.
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Thanks for the info. So it's just south on 219 right into PA?Originally Posted by omnivore
Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware
Rush - Red Barchetta
219's the easy way to PA...but it's not the way I go.
I prefer to ride for a minimum of a day, or I just don't ride. This often leaves my bike lonely in the garage for a month or two.......but if I am stuck riding roads here, I'd rather take the truck. I've been riding for 29 yrs, and can't be bothered "droning" along boring roads on my bike anymore......so I ride in PA often, I am now trying to find backroads that both add interest to the trip AND save time (safe spots for elevated pace riding, know what I mean?)
SOAR NOVICE#22
www.bluestreakracing.ca
http://www.platinum-powersports.com/indexx.php
Honda Fireblade
KTM 950 SM
YZF 600R
R6
---UNLIKE BASEBALL, FOOTBALL,BASKETBALL & GOLF, MOTORCYCLING REQUIRES 2 BALLS!---
---NEVER TRADE THE THRILLS OF LIVING FOR THE SECURITY OF EXISTENCE---
---"You can’t afford not to go. We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of security. Before we know it our lives are gone. Which shall it be: bankruptcy of purse or of life?" ---
Omni - if you want a riding partner for that kind of 1 or 2 nights trip into PA - I'm good -
I like the non-standard routes and I'm pretty flexible on short notice - don't mind some "elevated pace" riding up to about 140 in good pavement twisties but also enjoy back country roads at tourist pace when the pavement or mood dictates.
I like to photograph and see what I'm riding through and even the occasional dirt track is fine.
43 years riding - can go my own way quite happily but also enjoy a riding partner.
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OP - listen to Mototrek.
Found a free wifi spot on the popular motorcycle routes local or touring? Add to the list> here
LOL...that's actually right about where my limits lies too (140kmhish) Especially with the KTM (feels like I am gonna blow right off it)
SOAR NOVICE#22
www.bluestreakracing.ca
http://www.platinum-powersports.com/indexx.php
Honda Fireblade
KTM 950 SM
YZF 600R
R6
---UNLIKE BASEBALL, FOOTBALL,BASKETBALL & GOLF, MOTORCYCLING REQUIRES 2 BALLS!---
---NEVER TRADE THE THRILLS OF LIVING FOR THE SECURITY OF EXISTENCE---
---"You can’t afford not to go. We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of security. Before we know it our lives are gone. Which shall it be: bankruptcy of purse or of life?" ---
Oh hadn't realized - how much dirt are you doing on these rides???.....I've had so much fun here I'm seriously considering a dual sport but I do like my comfort as well and the KLR just hurts after a few hours.
Our best PA ride for thrills was racing the dusk and deer fear on a gorgeous stretch of smooth twistie. Damn brakes were just howling - much fun.
I like the way the roads change elevation in PA - keeps you on your toes.
Are you running street rubber or DS?
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