Squirrel Spur VA Ride 11/4

[Ron_NC]

Rico and myself are looking at a run to the Blue Ridge Parkway by way of Squirrel Spur.
This will be a one day trip and about 400 miles for us. Any other takers?

Here is the map->

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=16659267691532459242,35.071770,-78.961990%3B114354826971967412,36.412250,-80.217040%3B10914440596220935092,36.662630,-80.479990&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=35.074403,-78.962688&daddr=NC-8%2FNC-89+%4036.412250,+-80.217040+to:Bellspur+Rd+%4036.662630,+-80.479990&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=15&sll=35.075421,-78.960114&sspn=0.016683,0.029182&ie=UTF8&ll=35.822267,-79.705811&spn=2.11556,3.735352&z=8&om=1

Here is some info->

http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/biking/road/wb/wb/xp-8727

A vid->

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4eFgshpB1A

[TRaGiK]

I've been there before. Squirrel Spur itself is a pretty decent road, it's just a short one. The roads surrounding it aren't as technical, but great roads still.

I'd love to go with you Ron, but I'm already planning on heading to Shady Valley on Friday for the day...

[Ron_NC]

I've been there before. Squirrel Spur itself is a pretty decent road, it's just a short one. The roads surrounding it aren't as technical, but great roads still.

I'd love to go with you Ron, but I'm already planning on heading to Shady Valley on Friday for the day...

Thanks TRaGiK,

I think Squirrel Spur is the nearest twisties for me.

[prez]

I know that area pretty well (about 1.5hr away for me), may join up if none of my local buds want to go.

[Ron_NC]

Good deal prez  

[TRaGiK]

Can't believe no one else wants to go. The roads are well worth the trip out there!

[servicerifle]

There are some extremely technical roads in the area if you know where to look.  

[Ron_NC]

There are some extremely technical roads in the area if you know where to look.  

I'm waiting....lol...any info is greatly appreciated.

[Nick]

I know that area pretty well (about 1.5hr away for me), may join up if none of my local buds want to go.

You getting out this weekend?  I'm sure the usual suspects will be going somewhere in that area.

[prez]

You getting out this weekend?  I'm sure the usual suspects will be going somewhere in that area.

  Thinking about it, just posted the ? on SVR. Thought you might blow me off for not going last time.

[rfulcher]

My seat has been sent off to Russell and will not be back for a week or two. If I had a seat this would be a good ride. I really like that area. If you do Squirrel Spur it is worth the effort to go north on the BRP a little and check out the east side of Route 8 at Tuggle Gap. I good weather this is a good long day trip.

[servicerifle]

I think Prez knows most of the ones I´m talking about.  No offense but I don´t post that stuff on the internet anymore.  I´ll take you there, or another friend might, but I don´t advertize.  

[Ron_NC]

You have a point there servicerifle. I need to go up for a couple of days.
I still have a place in Henry and I grew up in Patrick county, so I can
probably find a few  

[servicerifle]

Just look for the word ¨gap.¨  That will get you everything you want.

[Nick]

Just look for the word ¨gap.¨  That will get you everything you want.

Some friends and I recently discovered a couple more of the "gaps" in that area.  Pretty fun roads.  Not necessarily the knee dragging racer boy roads, but very entertaining.

[prez]

Some friends and I recently discovered a couple more of the "gaps" in that area.  Pretty fun roads.  Not necessarily the knee dragging racer boy roads, but very entertaining.

Sadly, I wasn't one of those.  

[25knots]

+1 for squirrel spur.  that area has a ton of hidden gems.  i've yet to try out the roads north of the blueridge, but i imagine its just as good

[Hunter]

Sadly, I wasn't one of those.  

If you knew Suzie like I knew Suzie, you probably caught it too.  

Seriously though, on your map at the BRP hang a left and run down to Fancy Gap. Lake View Restaurant, about 20 yards from the entrance/exit of the parkway, good food and excellent pie in case you didn't know about 'em.

Wish I could go but I'll be riding in Utah / New Mexico   on my way to Barbers for vintage days but that's a fun area to ride in.