The Blue Ridge Trail....... a work in progress - Page 9

error cooled · 04-22-2011, 09:38 AM

Files sent to those that have requested them so far. Can everyone see the map above?

Ed@Ford · 04-22-2011, 09:48 AM

got email & attachment...will open ASAP...

PYG RYDR · 04-22-2011, 09:53 AM

Looks like great fun!

Thanks for your hard work!

I rode some of this route between New Castle and Mountain Lake last Sunday and will send you a PM regarding a possible revision.

Regards.

Galen

Wheedle · 04-22-2011, 09:58 AM

Still waiting on the email

shallowskiff · 04-22-2011, 10:33 AM

I would like to raise my hand to get an email of route.

Thanks skiff

PYG RYDR · 04-22-2011, 10:40 AM

Yes I saw the Google Earth map.

Great detail and lots of info!!!

Wheedle · 04-22-2011, 02:00 PM

Received the file!
Thanks man!

Hey... do you know if the 665 will have any problems with it?

Jamie · 04-22-2011, 02:59 PM

Got it. Thanks!

error cooled · 04-22-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheedle

Received the file!
Thanks man!

Hey... do you know if the 665 will have any problems with it?

I don't think any Zumo supports tracks. Take a look here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570183

SidewinderX · 04-22-2011, 04:01 PM

Got the route. Will test run southern portions next week.

Thanks,

Wheedle · 04-22-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by error cooled

I don't think any Zumo supports tracks. Take a look here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570183

Looks like it will turn a track into a route? Looks like i'll be doing some experimenting.

bwalsh · 04-22-2011, 06:45 PM

Got the file. Thanks for taking the time to compile this David!

mtnflow · 04-22-2011, 06:54 PM

Wow, I looked at the preview you sent, good job. I didn't realize it was going so far south, it looks awsome.

A group of us rode a few sections of it last weekend as part of the twvt that chip put together.

Here is some road damage from all the rains around mountain lake.

Some of Tubb Run road that intersects 211.

A view from fs 179 off of peacefull valley road (611).

So far, I've ridden the western most leg of your route from Pearisburg to Edinburg and I feel like it's doable on my KTM 990 (and have done some of them on it) but it would NOT be as much fun as the drz. The roads are all mostly smooth gravel with a few areas of ruts (water damage) and mild rocky sections (ledges under 4 inches and fist sized rocks). These obstacles are not a problem on the big bike but it would be very tiresome because of the switch backs. Some of these sections are VERY crooked roads with tight steep switchbacks and will wear your ass out even on the drz especially if you try to make any time. The views are spectacular and the roads are more fun than allowed. I look forward to scouting farther south of pearisburg.

error cooled · 04-22-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnflow

Wow, I looked at the preview you sent, good job. I didn't realize it was going so far south, it looks awsome.

A group of us rode a few sections of it last weekend as part of the twvt that chip put together.

Some of these sections are VERY crooked roads with tight steep switchbacks and will wear your ass out even on the drz especially if you try to make any time. The views are spectacular and the roads are more fun than allowed. I look forward to scouting farther south of pearisburg.

mtnflow,

Thank you very much for the pictures and the report, that is exactly what I love to see. Chip (intothenew) and I exchanged some notes last year and I saw there was some overlap in certain areas near WV. With that said I have tried to stay as close to the theme of the Commonwealth of Virginia off of the pavement and hopefully you guys will enjoy it.

I should be all caught up on emailing inmates the files so Im calling it a night.

I look forward to more pictures and reports from the ADV collective

.

goosecreek · 04-23-2011, 05:51 AM

Thank you very much. I recieved the file. I will ride get some pictures and a report up in a couple of weeks.

04-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#121
error cooled ^OP anything but asphalt Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Arlington, Virginia Oddometer: 964	Files sent to those that have requested them so far. Can everyone see the map above? __________________ 1988 Honda XR600R - vintage, street legal torque monster 1996 Suzuki DR350SE - dual sport anvil, buddy bike The Blue Ridge Trail - Virginia via gravel, dirt, two track and backroads.

04-22-2011, 09:53 AM	#123
PYG RYDR Adventure-Dual Sport Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Southern VA Oddometer: 262	BRT Thread Looks like great fun! Thanks for your hard work! I rode some of this route between New Castle and Mountain Lake last Sunday and will send you a PM regarding a possible revision. Regards. Galen __________________ PYG RYDR T800XC-VFR800-XR650L-WR250R MSTA-NVR There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of humans achieve the second. *Logan Pearsall Smith*

04-22-2011, 09:58 AM	#124
Wheedle I love inflatable fun! Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Villa Rica, GA otherwise known as Ala-damn-bammer Oddometer: 3,725	Still waiting on the email __________________ Where's Wheedle? Life is short, Enjoy the ride! - Todd Phillips Ride in peace brother.....

04-22-2011, 10:40 AM	#126
PYG RYDR Adventure-Dual Sport Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Southern VA Oddometer: 262	Brt Yes I saw the Google Earth map. Great detail and lots of info!!! __________________ PYG RYDR T800XC-VFR800-XR650L-WR250R MSTA-NVR There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of humans achieve the second. *Logan Pearsall Smith*

04-22-2011, 02:00 PM	#127
Wheedle I love inflatable fun! Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Villa Rica, GA otherwise known as Ala-damn-bammer Oddometer: 3,725	Received the file! Thanks man! Hey... do you know if the 665 will have any problems with it? __________________ Where's Wheedle? Life is short, Enjoy the ride! - Todd Phillips Ride in peace brother.....

04-22-2011, 09:48 AM	#122
Ed@Ford Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Dearborn MI Oddometer: 1,047	got email & attachment...will open ASAP...

04-22-2011, 10:33 AM	#125
shallowskiff Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Oddometer: 204	I would like to raise my hand to get an email of route. Thanks skiff

04-22-2011, 02:59 PM	#128
Jamie stay weird Joined: May 2004 Location: Shelby, NC Oddometer: 1,171	Got it. Thanks!

04-22-2011, 04:01 PM	#130
SidewinderX Hey, watch this! Joined: Nov 2009 Location: NW North Carolina Oddometer: 880	Got the route. Will test run southern portions next week. Thanks, __________________ Daniel What would you attempt to do in life if you knew that you could not fail?

04-22-2011, 06:45 PM	#132
bwalsh Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Hell town Oddometer: 7,700	Got the file. Thanks for taking the time to compile this David! __________________ 2004 XR650L 1992 Specialized Stump Jumper FS NWVA TAG NWVA TAG MAP RTE THREAD & IN LIST

04-22-2011, 06:54 PM	#133
mtnflow LFC, more pie please Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Mount Sidney, va Oddometer: 2,001	Wow, I looked at the preview you sent, good job. I didn't realize it was going so far south, it looks awsome. A group of us rode a few sections of it last weekend as part of the twvt that chip put together. Here is some road damage from all the rains around mountain lake. Some of Tubb Run road that intersects 211. A view from fs 179 off of peacefull valley road (611). So far, I've ridden the western most leg of your route from Pearisburg to Edinburg and I feel like it's doable on my KTM 990 (and have done some of them on it) but it would NOT be as much fun as the drz. The roads are all mostly smooth gravel with a few areas of ruts (water damage) and mild rocky sections (ledges under 4 inches and fist sized rocks). These obstacles are not a problem on the big bike but it would be very tiresome because of the switch backs. Some of these sections are VERY crooked roads with tight steep switchbacks and will wear your ass out even on the drz especially if you try to make any time. The views are spectacular and the roads are more fun than allowed. I look forward to scouting farther south of pearisburg. mtnflow screwed with this post 04-22-2011 at 07:19 PM

04-23-2011, 05:51 AM	#135
goosecreek just a spoke Joined: May 2010 Location: dreaming of a ride Oddometer: 1,233	Thank you very much. I recieved the file. I will ride get some pictures and a report up in a couple of weeks. __________________ Man this heated gear is great. tomc407

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