GF broke up with me. Need ideas on where to ride...

[mustang28027]

Yep, the gf of 4.5 years broke up with me. Man, it stings!  So now it is just me and the cat( aptly his name is Ducati).  So it left me thinking... I am single now with nothing to tie me down, so what do I want to do? Go ride!  So I want to hit the road for good mc trips during the weekends, either as  dayrides or as  overnighters. I'd  like to keep my radius to about 300 miles  or so,  and I'd like to camp to keep my costs down  if I do an overnighter( Unless I can couchsurf!). I have ridden a lot in western NC and dont really want to do Deals Gap( been there done that), and while I love the BRP, I've done that too. So, I am looking for suggestions on decent roads that are interesting or places to see, or something interesting to do. Also, if there is anyone that is interested in riding with me it would be welcomed. I live in the Charlotte area, and am on a FZ1 that is well equipped for touring.

Dave

[garry]

West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeast Ohio would be good fun, especially as a long (3-4 day) weekend.

[Mac]

In a place called Land between the Lakes in Ky theres supposed to be some very good riding.

[vulcanbill]

You're in Concord, NC...

Go <------------- that way.

Sorry about the woman.

[Wockman]

Who needs a destination?  Just go...

[Gypsyangel]

In a place called Land between the Lakes in Ky theres supposed to be some very good riding.

http://www.openroadjourney.com/loadroute.asp?rid=225

[Tejasbusa]

You're in Concord, NC...

Go <------------- that way.

I agree, go that way until your time is half gone and then turn around.

[WBill]

If I were where youare, and had toured western Carolina enough, I would head northeast through Elizabeth City to the Outer Banks and ride down to Swansboro.

[mustang28027]

An Outer Banks trip sounds like a good idea. Need to get out there before the  touristas get there for the summer. And the seafood there is great.   Any places   in Va worth mentioning?   How about WV?   I'd like to ride to Memphis for  for  bbq  and blues... but that is a  long ride.

[DosEquis00]

http://www.openroadjourney.com/loadroute.asp?rid=225

That looks nice and thanks for sharing  

[2wTraveler]

An Outer Banks trip sounds like a good idea. Need to get out there before the  touristas get there for the summer. And the seafood there is great.   Any places   in Va worth mentioning?   How about WV?   I'd like to ride to Memphis for  for  bbq  and blues... but that is a  long ride.

I have taken several trips to WV, That state is FULL of great roads to ride. I have never been disappointed there.

[servicerifle]

I can't believe it took 10 posts...

"GF broke up with me.  Need ideas on where to ride"

Heartbreak Hotel.  It's down at the end of Lonely Street, btw.

[nevinfs327]

The good roads are obviously north and west but there is good exploring to the east and some nice campgrounds that you could use as a destination if one is really needed.  

I've had very nice waterfront camping experiences in VA state parks in Clarksville (a lake) and Kiptopeake at the bottom of the Delmarva.  In NC there's a private campground on Knott's Island NC which you can take a ferry to (for free) or ride to from Virginia Beach.  Further south on Cape Fear there's a nice state park (Carolina Beach I think it was called) with decent camping and venus fly traps along the hiking trails.  

Elizabeth City is a nice town and so is New Bern.  Charleston and Savannah are very cool.  I camped just outside of Charleston at James Island County Park.  Not much of a camping experience since it is in the suburbs but cheap and easy access to the city.  My camping at these places has all been March-May and they have been empty, but most were also mid-week.

[ckvoncan]

I've seen you post on CSB (the $900 vfr, etc).  

I've been wanting to explore the bottom of WV, but that requires a weekend and camping definitely falls in my budget.  What is your time frame for that trip?

I have obligations in SE TN tomorrow ... if you are looking for something immediate I am leaving at 430 am headed west if you want to roll with me.  I will be headed back this way Sunday afternoon.  

[mustang28027]

Gonna head up hw 16  in NC  and into  Va tomorrow for a daytrip. Supposed to rain tomorrow as well, so will see if my gear is  waterproof. I have driven Hw 16 in a cager  from Marion to Tazewell and its an awsome road. Looks like it should be a fun trip, and long.

[Hunter]

First I would head over to ex-girlfriends girlfriends house, cry a little bit and get sympathy lay then proceed on your road trip.

16 is a good road, been years since I was on it but should be enjoyable.

[mustang28027]

I dont do mercy f@cks... if she wants some she will have to come  begging to me...  

[Bobcattoo]

In a place called Land between the Lakes in Ky theres supposed to be some very good riding.

LBL! I know that area rather well. Scenic but more for the Cruiser Crowd. Not very challenging roads.
 Northern Ala. and the Ft. Payne/Desoto Park area have more twisties. I'll assume you know about N. Ga. ? Southern Tn around Montegle and back up to Fall Creek Falls is all good. West Virginia has some serious elevation but more dangerous roads, IMHO.

[nantahala]

Sorry about the GF...  'this too shall pass'.

Did you head up 16 this weekend?  Hit the rain?

A bunch of us were up in southern WV, KY and VA this weekend.  Timed the rain perfectly as the rain didn't get to Abingdon until around 6:00 when the day's ride to there was over.

We'll have to plan a lunch up around the Boone area soon.

Matt

[mustang28027]

I did go up 16 all the way to Tazewell, Va from Charlotte, NC.  16 is a good road, but it was covered with gravel in the "fun" area,  and I rode it like a lil old lady, being fearful of  downing the bike.  I managed to miss the rain, it hit later that night.   Good ride, about 375 miles, and all in about 12  hours.

[Last1Out]

For a fun and yet totally meaningless ride with no time frame, a friend and I just completed this - http://www.knobbies.org/Site/Four_Corners.html

We did it in five days, which is way too rushed, but that was our own personal goal.

The pin they send you is very nice!

[mustang28027]

Lastout, THANKS! That looks like a great ride, and  get something to attain. I have  often thought about what it would be like to ride the entire hw64 or hw 421. This looks even better.

[Last1Out]

My pleasure, 'Stang, it's a really good event where you plan out 95% of the ride yourself, and just tie in the corners. There's a short ride report on ADV of our our adventure, here... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531761&page=15&highlight=corners

[falcofred]

You need more than a new destination to ride, you need a new lady friend to ride.......
There are specialized web sites for that also........Everything from sites to find a wife like E-Harmony to a one nighter on Craigslist to a mail order lady from Russia.  
I'm married, but if I wasn't I'd be all over the internet, wearing it out.
Don't start off serious, just some companionship to make your last relationship more of a fond memory than a painful reminder.
Good Luck

[bungie4]

I did go up 16 all the way to Tazewell, Va from Charlotte, NC.  16 is a good road, but it was covered with gravel in the "fun" area,  and I rode it like a lil old lady, being fearful of  downing the bike.

Thanks for the heads up. A few buddies and myself will be running 16 between Marion and Tazwell on Thurs on the way to NC.  I ran it last Sept on the way back from TN. Great road but with the storms we had that weekend it was covered in shit then too.

[black hills]

If you have the time head west young man, head west. I have found heartache disappears after an hour or so at 100+
plus there are some nice girls in WY and MT

[rajflyboy]

Go East on rt 73 to lake lynn lodge sign and turn right >>>  awesome road with plenty of twisty's and hills!    Ride this road all day (its that good and only a few miles from Concord)

[beachy]

shhhhhhh!

[mustang28027]

I know exactly where that one is... and it's CLOSE! Thanks!

[rajflyboy]

I know exactly where that one is... and it's CLOSE! Thanks!

 

More fun on a Motard but fun on any bike!!

[rajflyboy]

shhhhhhh!

 

[rajflyboy]

An Outer Banks trip sounds like a good idea. Need to get out there before the  touristas get there for the summer. And the seafood there is great.   Any places   in Va worth mentioning?   How about WV?   I'd like to ride to Memphis for  for  bbq  and blues... but that is a  long ride.

It would take some time but going to the outer banks and ride the ferry to ocracoke and then ride the second ferry over to Cedar Island would be fun.  We have done this on bikes and we had a great time.   Its about 2 and a half hours on the ferry to cedar island but it makes for a great trip and then you can ride out of Morehead City to Top Sail beach or Wilmington or Myrtle.