Retrospective

Looking back over the past week from all the comforts of home ... of course it was a great week. But why ... ?

Well it had to be the friendship and the interest and support of our friends and family. Calls home at the end of the day ... and the blog. Thanks Barb for encouraging us to do it.

And the roads ... it was fun searching the maps for what looked like the twistiest roads, putting the route in the gps and then actually riding them. Most of the roads did not disappoint!!! But some of the roads that looked so good on the maps turned out to be gravel ... and we know Paul does not do gravel. The following roads were some of the best.

70 from TN to VA: the twisty sections and the views down the valley from the crest of the mountain.

2010 KY: a single lane up the mountain and down again ... the first turn was the most memorable. An Oh My God 180 degree right hander with a monster up-hill (just try and keep the bike upright) exit!

160 KY/VA: heavy duty curves on the side of a mountain.

16 VA to WV: one of our all time favorites that never disappoints. Made all the better with no traffic, the scenery, the early morning clean/crisp air, and trying to catch Joe.

39 OH: roller coaster hills in Amish Country.

800: OH: great sweepers with new pavement!

219 WV: a long run with a nice mix of curves up and down the mountain and through the valleys.

Highland Scenic Highway: high elevation sweepers and cool temperatures.

And the memories:

The cheap hotels (with pizza delivery)!
The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum
The hospitality of John and Diana (thanks ...)!
The motorcycle races at Mid-Ohio
The schoolbus and the Deadheads (the 60's still live on)!
The Cranberry Glades (walking on the boardwalk and enjoying the flowers and scenery).
Cass Scenic Railroad (the steam engine).

And Roger, Paul, and Joe (the best motorcycle friends ever)! Wouldn't have been much fun without you all ... and thanks to everyone for reading the blog and traveling along with us!