Day 7 of our Middle Atlantic Backroad Discovery Route (MABDR).
Rode from Covington, VA to Bland, VA and spent most of the ride in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests for a total of about 130 miles.
Unfortunately, because of a morning call I had to take, rode it alone as the group left earlier.
Encountered different types of terrains and the quality of the forest roads were not as good with many more ruts, which made the ride more technical and more fun.
It was a very enjoyable day and for me Virginia, of all the states we have done so far, has turned out to be the best to ride off-road. We go higher in escalation and have many more switchbacks to make our way up the mountains.
Temperatures were high but as we rode most of the day in shade there are quite bearable specially if you are moving. At places when you get close to cooler water, higher on the mountains, they are even pleasant.
Also enjoyed a lot the asphalt roads which were very well maintained and had a multitude of twisties with the right camber that makes one smile widely when riding them on a motorcycle.
For dinner we went to a restaurant about 12 miles away, the Log Cabin 1776, a quaint cottage with 18th-century origins serving formal Southern fare in early American decor. Food was good.
Tomorrow will be our last day of what has been a very interesting and pleasant adventure.
Make Life a Ride !
Facebook post with some photos of the day
Andy Jones view of Day 7
Randy Gilbert view of Day 7
Click HERE for all the photos and videos of Day 7
Rode from Covington, VA to Bland, VA and spent most of the ride in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests for a total of about 130 miles.
Unfortunately, because of a morning call I had to take, rode it alone as the group left earlier.
Encountered different types of terrains and the quality of the forest roads were not as good with many more ruts, which made the ride more technical and more fun.
It was a very enjoyable day and for me Virginia, of all the states we have done so far, has turned out to be the best to ride off-road. We go higher in escalation and have many more switchbacks to make our way up the mountains.
Temperatures were high but as we rode most of the day in shade there are quite bearable specially if you are moving. At places when you get close to cooler water, higher on the mountains, they are even pleasant.
Also enjoyed a lot the asphalt roads which were very well maintained and had a multitude of twisties with the right camber that makes one smile widely when riding them on a motorcycle.
For dinner we went to a restaurant about 12 miles away, the Log Cabin 1776, a quaint cottage with 18th-century origins serving formal Southern fare in early American decor. Food was good.
Tomorrow will be our last day of what has been a very interesting and pleasant adventure.
Make Life a Ride !
Facebook post with some photos of the day
Andy Jones view of Day 7
Randy Gilbert view of Day 7
Click HERE for all the photos and videos of Day 7
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