ESTN 2008: West Virginia - exactly where and when?

[sprint_st]

Even more great potential day trips...
I can see I'll need to plan on at least 4 days for ESTN 2008 if it's in Marlinton.  

Good news about riding in WV, no shortage of great roads.
Bad news, never enough time to ride them all.    

[RickC1957]

I have ridden twice in WV...the Nationals, even thought I was sicker than a dog great riding And recently with a friend who is originally from Athens, OH. I'm hoping to do more STN rides in '08..so this would be a good one from me...late August to late September I can make work.

[Ron_NC]

I've never ridin a motorcycle in WV and I'm so looking forward to this  

[Scratch33]

I've never ridin a motorcycle in WV and I'm so looking forward to this  

Just don't ride too far off the beaten path and you'll do fine.

[R Doug]

Just don't ride too far off the beaten path and you'll do fine.

It's 10x safer then say.... Baltimore.  

[Scratch33]

It's 10x safer then say.... Baltimore.  

True. Ya might get a cap busted in yo' ass in Bawlmer.

...but they wouldn't call ya purdy an' make ya squeel lahk ah pig first.  

[sprint_st]

It's 10x safer then say.... Baltimore.

Now, now Doug, not exactly factual, depends on perspective    In Baltimore you can get picked off by the traffic or by gunfire at the 7/11.  In WV you get picked off by pressing the limits of your ability because those roads are so addictive and your enjoyment over rules your common sense.  Not only that, WV has dashed lines in the turns, and more often than not when you pass a car, the drive looks upon it as an invitation to race    Yep, last Sept at the FJR EOM, I put at least four major down payments on the farm by thinking those beautiful roads were my private race track.

[fjrSKI]

You forgot about the gravel, that adds to the excitement, especially when you are passing a car on one of those 2-lane corners and the rear steps out a little, not that I would know who that was...

[R Doug]

True. Ya might get a cap busted in yo' ass in Bawlmer.

...but they wouldn't call ya purdy an' make ya squeel lahk ah pig first.  

True.  Just run when you start hearing the banjos and you'll be good.  

Not only that, WV has dashed lines in the turns, and more often than not when you pass a car, the drive looks upon it as an invitation to race    

I've noticed that myself a few times and couldn't believe where WVDOH have put some of the dashed lines!  

[maddjack]

Hey Doug you know also if you run 39 all the way to lexington you can run the short section of 60 to Buena vista and RT501a very good road

[R Doug]

Hey Doug you know also if you run 39 all the way to lexington you can run the short section of 60 to Buena vista and RT501a very good road

That's right.  I remember you talking about that at the RAT meet this year.  I'll need to modify my route.

[maddjack]

That's right.  I remember you talking about that at the RAT meet this year.  I'll need to modify my route.

Just run about the first half,no need to go all the way to Lynchburg for the best of it

[SWriverstone]

I'm all for Marlinton!  

And with respect to all Doug's excellent routes...you guys know I'm gonna spend some time in that area before the meet and explore all the little teeny switchbacky goatpath backroads!   I might also explore some dual-sporting roads (nothing hairy, just some nice pavement/dirt/gravel combos).  

That way we'll have a nice variety of routes for people to choose: from wide-open state highways to unpaved mountain passes!

Scott

[Corbeau]

Heya, goat-path seeker! Go forth and find me some unmarked-yet-paved roads I'll never forget!

Marlinton sounds pretty hot, gang...

[servicerifle]

Heya, goat-path seeker! Go forth and find me some unmarked-yet-paved roads I'll never forget!

Marlinton sounds pretty hot, gang...

Same here Scott, I really like those narrow roads with no markings (but still paved).

Ahh, ESTN research has thus begun.  You guys will enjoy the pre-riding as much as ESTN itself.

[maddjack]

I'm all for Marlinton!  

And with respect to all Doug's excellent routes...you guys know I'm gonna spend some time in that area before the meet and explore all the little teeny switchbacky goatpath backroads!   I might also explore some dual-sporting roads (nothing hairy, just some nice pavement/dirt/gravel combos).  

That way we'll have a nice variety of routes for people to choose: from wide-open state highways to unpaved mountain passes!

Scott

I love some of the roads you have shared before,they can be vary fun and senic

[farmer fred]

Just don't ride too far off the beaten path and you'll do fine.

Except he's from Rabun County, Georgia.

[garry]

I guess this thread has pretty much run its course. It seems the discussion has narrowed things down to three poll choices:

* Canaan Valley Resort on Sept 26 - 28 ( $95.20 per room per night, all taxes/etc included, double occ)

* Marlinton Motor Inn on Sept 26 - 28 ($63.95 per room per night, all taxes/etc included, double occ)

* I hate the Sept 26-28 date and want to vote on date separate from lodging.


Anyone have a problem with me running a poll with those choices? Need other different choices? I'm sensing that Marlinton has lots of support due to the $30/night savings and being in an equally nice location for good riding and touristy stuff.

[Scratch33]

I'd suggest two polls:  one for location; a subsequent for dates.

[R Doug]

Anyone have a problem with me running a poll with those choices? Need other different choices? I'm sensing that Marlinton has lots of support due to the $30/night savings and being in an equally nice location for good riding and touristy stuff.

I concur... two polls.  One w/ date and the other w/ location.  Though, I believe Marlinton will win the location battle.  If we can have ESTN a bit earlier, those involved with teaching could make it (Corbeau, Tankhead, others?).  

I can't remember, when's the MotoGP race at Indy?  Isn't the weekend of the 20th?