Group Ride for Skyline Drive - Virginia

g21-30 · February 3rd, 2009, 10:15 AM

When the weather warms up, maybe we can get a few of us (Virginia, Maryland, ??) together and do this ride. It is 105 miles one way and the "speed limit" is 35 mph!!

Check it out:

http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisi...line-drive.htm

BlueTyke · February 3rd, 2009, 10:28 AM

I have heard about this one... Though I heard it wasn't as good as the Skyline in the Bay Area California.. I don't believe that one is as long though...

Keep me in the loop on this one! I am certainly game.

CC Cowboy · February 3rd, 2009, 10:35 AM

When are you talking for this ride? The way this weather is you must mean June since you said when it warms up.

g21-30 · February 3rd, 2009, 11:20 AM

Blue Tyke...Skyline drive is a bit closer than CA!

Guess we will have to make do.

CC Cowboy...Definitely later in the year. You can check the status in the upper right hand corner of the link. All three stages (Sounds like the Tour de France) are closed at the moment!

BlueTyke · February 3rd, 2009, 11:33 AM

Well just a little closer than CA

Depending no when it is arranged. I have a few plans for the summer but I certainly want to give this a shot.

BlueTyke · February 3rd, 2009, 11:36 AM

Where would you be starting this little venture?

g21-30 · February 3rd, 2009, 11:53 AM

Blue Tyke...you sure are sneaky. I see how you keep that post count up! One question per post! I guess I could get a little mileage by posting answers....one at a time.

Start of the Ride? I was thinking Front Royal...the normal start point. There maybe fellow ninjettes, who live farther south. I guess majority would have to rule.

I actually considered doing it alone....roundtrip from NOVA (roughly 330 miles).

I'm open to suggestions. Nothing is set...at the moment.

BlueTyke · February 3rd, 2009, 01:09 PM

Actually that was pure laziness on my part. That and I was about to go to lunch and wanted to post the question before I forgot (I don't think I have ever double posted like that before)

For starting point.. Front Royal is the northern most tip. That would be a bit better for me to get to. Just means I will also have to come back up!

CC Cowboy · February 3rd, 2009, 01:29 PM

I have heard that it is better to end at Front Royal (atleast when you start down south and ride up on the Blue Ridge Parkway). The entire Blue Ridge is free but Skyline cost $10 to ride on. They are beautiful roads with breath taking views and lots of wildlife. I've done each many times on bikes and in cars. Last time I took the route I noticed many bikes pulled over and ticketed. First time I rode them the feds only had Ford Broncos and couldn't catch anything so they didn't bother you. Springtime when everything is in bloom is beautiful.

noche_caliente · February 3rd, 2009, 07:09 PM

The Blue Ridge is a much nicer drive IMO - has a higher speed limit of 45 as well, but if you don't want to ride 45, no one really minds because it's so beautiful - and as enzo mentioned, it's free!

djindia23 · March 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM

hey im not sure if anyone would be interested... but sometime over the sumer not sure when just yet but tentatively some time in june... me and a couple of my 600 friends will be riding down to VA beach for a weekend... figured id let the VA crew on this forum know if you wanted to come join.... will keep you all posted....

BlueTyke · March 4th, 2009, 01:43 PM

ohhh I haven't been there either!

Sloppy2nds · March 4th, 2009, 03:08 PM

eh im in va beach......just be very careful the cops will find any little thing to hand out citations. you can be as legal and within the law as you think you are, but riding in a group down the va beach strip isint the best idea. did you also know theres a no cruising law down on the strip? dont let them see you passing by them more than twice. its almost come to the point of harassment, but they are trying to keep the area very "family friendly" it is not like most beach/resort areas in the east coast and south where its a real party town. just remember the good ole commonwealth of VA and local laws of va beach may not be what you are used to and seem a lil absurd at times. I am not trying to draw you away, just a fair warning to be careful. There are a lot of places to ride while youre down here that doesnt involve the immediate va beach tourist areas. If you have any more questions let me know.

Sloppy2nds · March 7th, 2009, 04:58 PM

whoally crap......did i scare everyone away from this thread? So when are you guys doing this ride? (skyline) hopefully before May since my bike will have to be crated up and put away and then on to FL.

BlueTyke · March 7th, 2009, 05:53 PM

I don't think a date has been set yet.

g21-30 · March 7th, 2009, 11:52 PM

No date has been set by me; however, there is nothing stopping anyone from doing it by themselve, at their convenience. Personally, I can't see it happening prior to May for me (work

).

BlueTyke · March 8th, 2009, 02:58 PM

I know I want to have Tyke broken in by this one... I would much rather take the freeways to get down there... And you have no idea how much it hurts to say that ><'

February 3rd, 2009, 10:28 AM	#2
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I have heard about this one... Though I heard it wasn't as good as the Skyline in the Bay Area California.. I don't believe that one is as long though... Keep me in the loop on this one! I am certainly game. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 3rd, 2009, 11:33 AM	#5
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Well just a little closer than CA Depending no when it is arranged. I have a few plans for the summer but I certainly want to give this a shot. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 3rd, 2009, 11:36 AM	#6
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Where would you be starting this little venture? __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 3rd, 2009, 01:09 PM	#8
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Actually that was pure laziness on my part. That and I was about to go to lunch and wanted to post the question before I forgot (I don't think I have ever double posted like that before) For starting point.. Front Royal is the northern most tip. That would be a bit better for me to get to. Just means I will also have to come back up! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 4th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#12
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	ohhh I haven't been there either! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 3rd, 2009, 10:35 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	When are you talking for this ride? The way this weather is you must mean June since you said when it warms up.

February 3rd, 2009, 11:20 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Blue Tyke...Skyline drive is a bit closer than CA! Guess we will have to make do. CC Cowboy...Definitely later in the year. You can check the status in the upper right hand corner of the link. All three stages (Sounds like the Tour de France) are closed at the moment!

February 3rd, 2009, 11:53 AM	#7
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Blue Tyke...you sure are sneaky. I see how you keep that post count up! One question per post! I guess I could get a little mileage by posting answers....one at a time. Start of the Ride? I was thinking Front Royal...the normal start point. There maybe fellow ninjettes, who live farther south. I guess majority would have to rule. I actually considered doing it alone....roundtrip from NOVA (roughly 330 miles). I'm open to suggestions. Nothing is set...at the moment.

February 3rd, 2009, 01:29 PM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I have heard that it is better to end at Front Royal (atleast when you start down south and ride up on the Blue Ridge Parkway). The entire Blue Ridge is free but Skyline cost $10 to ride on. They are beautiful roads with breath taking views and lots of wildlife. I've done each many times on bikes and in cars. Last time I took the route I noticed many bikes pulled over and ticketed. First time I rode them the feds only had Ford Broncos and couldn't catch anything so they didn't bother you. Springtime when everything is in bloom is beautiful.

February 3rd, 2009, 07:09 PM	#10
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	The Blue Ridge is a much nicer drive IMO - has a higher speed limit of 45 as well, but if you don't want to ride 45, no one really minds because it's so beautiful - and as enzo mentioned, it's free!

March 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#11
djindia23 Ride or Die Ninja Name: Kichu Location: New Jersey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue Ninja 250R (the fastest color) Posts: 90	hey im not sure if anyone would be interested... but sometime over the sumer not sure when just yet but tentatively some time in june... me and a couple of my 600 friends will be riding down to VA beach for a weekend... figured id let the VA crew on this forum know if you wanted to come join.... will keep you all posted....

March 4th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#13
Sloppy2nds just a n00b Name: Reeeeee Location: Tampa,FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 R6/'08 250R Posts: 55	eh im in va beach......just be very careful the cops will find any little thing to hand out citations. you can be as legal and within the law as you think you are, but riding in a group down the va beach strip isint the best idea. did you also know theres a no cruising law down on the strip? dont let them see you passing by them more than twice. its almost come to the point of harassment, but they are trying to keep the area very "family friendly" it is not like most beach/resort areas in the east coast and south where its a real party town. just remember the good ole commonwealth of VA and local laws of va beach may not be what you are used to and seem a lil absurd at times. I am not trying to draw you away, just a fair warning to be careful. There are a lot of places to ride while youre down here that doesnt involve the immediate va beach tourist areas. If you have any more questions let me know.

March 7th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#14
Sloppy2nds just a n00b Name: Reeeeee Location: Tampa,FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 R6/'08 250R Posts: 55	whoally crap......did i scare everyone away from this thread? So when are you guys doing this ride? (skyline) hopefully before May since my bike will have to be crated up and put away and then on to FL.

March 7th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#15
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I don't think a date has been set yet. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 7th, 2009, 11:52 PM	#16
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	No date has been set by me; however, there is nothing stopping anyone from doing it by themselve, at their convenience. Personally, I can't see it happening prior to May for me (work ).

March 8th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#17
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I know I want to have Tyke broken in by this one... I would much rather take the freeways to get down there... And you have no idea how much it hurts to say that ><' __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

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