81 S from Winchester is an ugly road -- congested, lots-o-trucks and more than your average dose
of mindless tailgaters. Not much respect for bikes, I'd bet. It's harrowing w/ sheet metal
wrapped around you. I'd have to say it's worse than 95. Plus, b/c of all the above it gets lots
of attention from the State Police.
I've done the B.Ridge Pkwy/Skyline Drive on bikes a few times. It's an absolutely beautiful
ride, but its really really slow (compared to an i-state) and it takes you pretty far W.
If you come through Washington DC, AVOID rush hour (6:30-10AM; 3:00-7PM) on 95-495-95S. It's a
parking lot and those drivers respect only themselves.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Art D" <kobi50@netzero.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 8:12 AM
Subject: DML: OT:Traveling south by motorcycle
>
>
> Since we live all over the country, I was hoping to get some input.
>
> Some guys at work and I are planning a motorcycle ride to Ft Lauderdale (from Connecticut) for
mid-September. We were thinking of trying to go rt 84W to rt 81S towards the Blue Ridge Parkway
rather than I-95 most of the way, then head towards Myrtle beach, then south.
>
> Anyone familiar with 81 at all? Is it horrible? We're planning on stopping at several Hooters
along the way...
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> Art DiRamio
> '01 PB QC Sport+ Auto HD 4x4 4.7L
>
>
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