What route did you take?
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Any tips for a first timer for Fork of the credit?
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bigpoppa
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Didnt have much time, but i figured once i got there id be able to have some fun. I took 400 to get there. Maybe in the future if i have more time i should stick to the backroads to get there?
Rode around bala/rosseau/brackenrig/bracebridge
The most enjoyable road was probably 7/632/peninsula rd...but they got construction all over it this time around so ruined the ride for me..
25 was also good
Mostly i found sweeping roads, but no real twisties i was hoping for...
Was planning to go check out highway 60 and 35 by hunstville and if i spend some more time in the area i might be able to find some nicer roads but...
it takes forever to get there and back and the return on the ride doesnt seem worth it for considering it takes many hours to get there and few twisties are found(Maybe if i stayed the night and spend the entire day riding?)
It is scenic i will admit, but mostly just sweeping roads, and no crazy twisties (with the exception of the tight turns at the end of 7)
Left home at 6 am, got back at 6 pm roughly, with a few breaks/meals in between
Didnt have much time, but i figured once i got there id be able to have some fun. I took 400 to get there. Maybe in the future if i have more time i should stick to the backroads to get there?
Rode around bala/rosseau/brackenrig/bracebridge
The most enjoyable road was probably 7/632/peninsula rd...but they got construction all over it this time around so ruined the ride for me..
25 was also good
Mostly i found sweeping roads, but no real twisties i was hoping for...
Was planning to go check out highway 60 and 35 by hunstville and if i spend some more time in the area i might be able to find some nicer roads but...
it takes forever to get there and back and the return on the ride doesnt seem worth it for considering it takes many hours to get there and few twisties are found(Maybe if i stayed the night and spend the entire day riding?)
It is scenic i will admit, but mostly just sweeping roads, and no crazy twisties (with the exception of the tight turns at the end of 7)
Left home at 6 am, got back at 6 pm roughly, with a few breaks/meals in between
Look for areas that need to curve around land features, that cannot be straightened with dynamite. Lakes, Large Hills, Ravines, etc.
Most things due north, especially the larger highways have been straightened - Politicians need to get to their cottages for summer break, tout suite!
Stay away from the 400 series. 500 series roads tend to be good.
Find Ompah on a map and head there for a start. Make sure you have gas, many of the mom and pop shops are closing, because of tighter regulations.
Megamaniac
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Best is south in PA 3 hours there and go loco no popo newly paved endless tight twistys.
Last year I would head up to muskoka thinking of doing some roads but as soon as I hit southwood I never leave...3 runs up and down and head home satisfied and yes I KNOW oh my word the sand but it makes it more enjoyable and challenging wouldnt have it any other way.
Heading up sat for my first run.....I will blow some of the sand off in the corners for all you ninny nanny riders. LOL
Megamaniac
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Guess I should stay home lightning possible
Megamaniac
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If heading northbound will tie inflatable dingy on right side just in case.One can never over prepare
mbroyda
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All the way to Muskoka and you leave out the 518??? that's arguably one of the best roads in Ontario
SW13 is fun, but the last 3 or 4 times i took it I had to stop and pull someone out of the ditch or swamp, that cuts into my riding time so im thinking of cutting it out of my Muskoka route
SW13 is fun, but the last 3 or 4 times i took it I had to stop and pull someone out of the ditch or swamp, that cuts into my riding time so im thinking of cutting it out of my Muskoka route
Megamaniac
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Am not into long sweepers where ya gotta do mach speed hta 172 except for PA then its have at her
mbroyda
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SW isnt very exciting bellow HTA 172 speeds either.
Either way dude, whatever floats your boat
The Muskoka area is nice, but as you said, it's not really high on the twisty roads. As mentioned both Southwood and the 518 are really sweet and sometimes sandy/bumpy roads and there are other bits here and there in the Muskoka's. If you want to stay in Ontario and ride more technical roads, then either Haliburton or the Eastern area (Calabogie/Ompah/Lanark) is where it's at. There are a few really sweet roads north of Kingston as well. Check out the sticky in the touring section for more info.
If you want to ride tight technical roads all day long on flawless pavement, then as pointed out, you have to head south into PA, VA, WV, NC or TN.
I'd like to see some waypoints/routes for PA.
I just drove through there to Gettysburg and then back from Washington.
The route had a few nice roads, but lots of trucks and Smokeys, with some really slow and some really straight areas (e.g. Truck speed limit 20 mph).
There was a really great pulled pork place that we stopped at.
I just drove through there to Gettysburg and then back from Washington.
The route had a few nice roads, but lots of trucks and Smokeys, with some really slow and some really straight areas (e.g. Truck speed limit 20 mph).
There was a really great pulled pork place that we stopped at.
fjbabe
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Speed bumps are back Was there other day
They normally take out for winter then put them back once riding season begins
First post of this thread has the best the state offers as far as I know.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?199572-Stateside-Roads-the-twistier-the-better!
I'm planning on a trip to Vermont, this time next year, with some knowledgeable people. Crossing at the steel bridge in Ogdensburg. I'll try to remember to update the thread if it isn't done by then.
arogal
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For your first time I would recommend taking it from the east end and riding up the forks, rather than from the west end riding down. The hairpin going down for your first time is pretty intimidating. All in all, forks is VERY over rated. Speed bumps, smothered with cops, and it takes less than 10 minutes to get through. If you are up in that area ride another half hour north and hit up "River Road" in Kilgorie. Best twisty road that is "some what" close to the GTA IMO.
I have some good roads mapped on google. I am sure I can convert into a gps file if you want it.
First time I was up that way I got showered with rocks from an angry pickup driver cutting the corner going the other way. He was chasing a street rossi. No Porsches were harmed, not sure about the rider.
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