Where to go in 7 days

[NoGear]

suck man...

But if you're military, which I assume you are since you're going over there, then I thank you for what you do. I don't agree with why we are there, but as a member of the motorcycling family, I'll pray for your safe return, and where you're back, and feel like riding the dragon, you've got a wing man, and the first round is on me!

Actually just booked a vacation in July in Gatlinburg so I can ride down there before I go.

[cognosticator]

That's exactly how I felt about it.

You gotta run it at 60-80 mph to make it fun    which I have on a number of occassions, with only 1 ticket to show for it, yep, I am lucky

[cb919er]

I think I've done enough of the blue ridge...  Maybe I'll Iron butt my way to Calgary, AB and hang out with some Canadian friends...

Actually just booked a vacation in July in Gatlinburg so I can ride down there before I go.

Rock on man! keep my post as to when you'll be down, and we'll rock the smokies!  

[Moto4Life]

So, I'm thinking about the Natchez Trace Pkwy as well. I'm thinking that late into the year it might be a little chilly to ride north...

If the BRP has to bored, the Trace will put ya to sleep.  The 20 miles or so from Nashville are OK, but the speed limit is the problem there.

Go ride West Virginia and SE Ohio, fun roads everywhere!  
Or how 'bout going to the MotoGP in Indy and head towards WV from there and loop home.

There are some nice roads in Southern Indiana into Ohio along the Ohio River.  Lots of options for camping as well-many state parks.
Hit me up if you want route ideas.  I grew up in the Louisville, KY area.

[NoGear]

 I grew up in the Louisville, KY area.

I'm sorry!!!    Go Big Blue!!!!!   LOL

[Bounce]

Avoid Mt. Rushmore during the gathering of the pirates. Go at least a month outside in either direction. You'll also see increased RV traffic that will turn great roads into plodding, mind-numbing tests of patience.

[sprint_st]

I just got back from three days in WV, VA, OH and NC.   IMO, you could have an absolute blast heading up through KY, into SE Oh, into WV then central PA to NY border then drifting back home through WV, VA to TN.   Pick twisty roads and just meander.   I rode a pretty quick on road pace without lots of sight seeing but all twisty roads.  Spartanburg to Marietta, Oh, in about 11 total hours.  Canaan Valley, WV to Spartanburg in about the same.  So you could go up into the Adirondacks even at a leisurely pace without a lot of trouble in seven days.  IMO, the BRP is OK, but with a bit of planning you can do a lot better than OK.  As far as the Great Plains, I'd rather mount a stationary bike in front of a large screen TV on some green indoor outdoor carpeting.  

[jfurf]

I vote for a swing over into NC, then up into VA and WV.

I love WV. Best riding east of the Rockies. You could easily waste 7 days riding there and never get bored.