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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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I will be going on a trip over the memorial day weekend leaving that friday from Georgia going to run the BRP to Shenandoah National Park and back down. I did want to know any thing i can look forward to or should do on the way? Our trip back from the way my family is talking,(they all ride) is a different route then the way up north.Thanks
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Man I wish I were prepared to meet you at the beginning, my Buddy did that Route and had a blast. He said there are Camp-sites all along the Rt., places to stop for breakfast and sh-t, all with the Motorcyclist in mind.
He didn't say anything about what he should have brought or anything, don't think you need to worry about too much.
Enjoy!
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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I wont be on the parkway till that friday evening because i cant get off work, my mom and s-dad are riding a 09 Harley TriGlide with a trailer and his broinlaw and wife are riding a Royal Star. I gotta play catch up that evening.
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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I would suggest possibly stopping by the D-Day memorial, its only a little ways off the parkway in Bedford. Other than that I can say that the restaurant at the peaks of otter has some good blackberry cobbler... heres a picture from my ride on the parkway today. This is opposite of the Peaks of Otter. I love being close to the parkway.
 
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Old May 10, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the info, and cool pic. I hope to have many pics when i return to upload on here. And with any luck the sprocket will be within reach for me.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Just a little tip, take it for what you want. but watch your speed on the parkway, they have been patroling it pretty hard the last couple of weeks and i am not sure what is going on. I do agree with rellimdekim the Peeks are awesome but you have to watch for heavy fog and with all the rain we have been having make sure you bring rain gear. Its a beautiful ride just watch yourself.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ithrtz
Just a little tip, take it for what you want. but watch your speed on the parkway, they have been patroling it pretty hard the last couple of weeks and i am not sure what is going on.
Summer's here and the bikers are out in force! I'm guessing they're trying to lay down the law early to set the tone for the year.

Have a great trip man, sounds like a blast!
 
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