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Ridden it dozens of time, great road, flows well. Better than the GAP, because fewer cruisers, clowns and cops. If you go to the area, get a good map, tons of GREAT small roads. The "named" roads are popular, but that is also their downfall. I know roads that make Deals Gap look like an...

Go with Beach next time, want to ride with a guide, great, don't want to , no sweat, found a rider with similar skills, form your own group. Like to do a little dirt, don't try that with EW, but Rob Beach will give you recommendations. Yes lots of $$, but you will see more, ride more, eat...

Look again the 1 week tours are there. That said Beach's will give you more bang for the buck, no $300 training fee, better roads and NO repeat NO group riding unless you want it. No conforming to the herd mentality. Just all the best places to stay, support out the wazoo, and the tools to get...

That list is from Nick Ienatsch, a well know motorcycle writer, racer and author of the book "Sport Riding Techniques". He is also author of "The Pace" an excellent read about group riding. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/flashback/122_0911_the_pace_nick_ienatsch/

One rule for all track days, and the street for that matter; NEVER try to go fast, just work on SMOOTH!! In the end you will be fast if you are SMOOTH, as you will be more confident and comfortable. Remember slow in and fast out!