Virginia Ride: Saturday, July 26, 2014

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Planning a ride for this Saturday, July 26, 2014. It will be some form of this previous ride from a couple of weeks ago^^^.  It's a fantastic ride!

This is just a tentative route but for sure will include 151 & 56.  Same meeting spot & time (9 a.m.), Greenwood Gourmet Grocery on hwy 250 just south of exit 107 on I-64 near Crozet, VA:

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Going to drop the route 60 & add 501 out of Buena Vista.....

Hi Gary,

Don't think I'll be joining you this time. I haven't found the time to work on the vfr's charging system yet and I have some other projects in the works for around the house and involving some other vehicles this weekend. The weather forecast are also predicting it could be pretty hot this weekend.  Last I heard they're calling for mid-90's Saturday here in Richmond)..  

It's been a while since I've ridden that section of 501 south from Buena Vista, Although there are few miles that are enjoyably tight & twisty just before 501 intersects the BRP, the pavement condition through there could be fairly broken up and rough since there a lot of heavy truck (and other) traffic through there. Of course, it's possible the section may have improved since I last rode through there several years ago. 

How far were you planning to take 501 south of Buena Vista? All the way over to 29? The section of the BRP leading north from where it intersects 501  (near the James River) and back toward hwy 60 is a pretty and enjoyable ride. Also, the section of the BRP south from there (toward Peaks of Otter) is my favorite section of the Parkway in VA. On the other hand, as I recall 501 west of the Blue Ridge itself is generally pretty straight (and somewhat boring) except for that one section that parallels the James.. 

Has anyone else expressed interest in joining you? 

So far it's me & Forester from VFRW.  I think Doug might join us & I've PM'd several others.  It doesn't matter to me as I'll enjoy it either way~

Yes, 501 south from Buena Vista.  Hadn't made a decision yet on how far, but there's a section down near Cove Creek where another road splits off & follows the river toward Lynchburg...thought that might be interesting.  I'm not opposed to taking the BRP, though.  We might come down 501, turn around & go back up to the Parkway-- group consensus when we get underway.

It's supposed to be 74 degrees at 9 a.m. when we meet, & will climb to the high 80s by 1-2 p.m.  Plus we'll be in the mountains for much of the ride, so don't expect it to get too uncomfortable until later.  I'm not one to let a little heat, cold, or wet stop me from riding....it's the sitting still part that is tough!

Sorry you won't be able to make it--I had figured you probably wouldn't but we enjoyed this ride already so you won't be missing anything (much) new!

Guys, this is a REALLY enjoyable ride; if you can make plans for it at all, please consider!

  Hope you get your issues under control with minimum trouble.

I'm a maybe. I have a visit with the knee doc in the morning. Depening on what he does to or for me will determine my receptiveness for getting up early to meet near Crozet on Saturday. Not an especially fast rider, not horribly slow either, just cautious. New to the VFR. I've only put about 6-700 miles on it so far. My other bike is a DL650.

I can't do it this time, I have to work.  Sunday's are best for me and CHO is too far to ride in one day

I hope you have good weather and an enjoyable ride tomorrow. Sorry my viffer's weak battery & charging system issues prevented us from being able to make more than one run on 60 east of Buena Vista last time, for when traffic is light I've found that ~ 10-mile stretch of smooth, twisting asphalt can be a lot of fun.

I'm glad we were fortunate while riding on 39 east from Goshen and were able to enjoy a good run w/o getting caught behind slow moving vehicles two weeks ago, for it can be yet another highly enjoyable stretch of asphalt!

Carey

Awaiting for trip report...

Awaiting for trip report...

I'll be sure to take more pics this time~

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Myself and a buddy on a Ducati will meet you at 9.