How many avoid the super slab?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
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From: SW Ohio
I have this same view. For a daily commute, its nice not having to watch out for someone pulling out in front of you every 1/4 mile...no intersections.
I'm like you, I'd rather take the interstate, fewer traffic lights for one thing, gets me out of my County faster. Plus I like riding fast.
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Joined: Oct 2019
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From: StLouis
I do not avoid the super slap, I prefer it when doing long distant riding. 2 lane and 4 lane highways with grade level crossings are more hazardous and not maintained well. All my friends that died ridding motorcycles, and there have been a few, lost there lives on 2lane highways, not one on the super slab. I have gained a new perspective on the matter and if I have a choice I will take the interstate. Besides, My 83 flht is not exactly a canyon carver.
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Joined: Feb 2020
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From: North Carolina
Gimmie a 4 lane baby.Any day. It's what I did for a living. 11 hours a day, 700+, shut down rest do it again.I never got bored.Some days I wouldn't talk to another human for 3 days. Surprised at the sound of my own voice.Scenic roads are nice but my trust in humanity,especially on a two lane coming at me from the opposite direction left me years ago. All traffic flowing in the same direction is what I dig.
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From: Indianapolis
Where I live unless you jump on the Interstate you end up having to go thru a couple of towns to get out where the fun stuff is. I hate having to start and stop at lights getting thru those towns more than riding the Interstate.
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From: NC
I use the interstates type road to get out of town. Then look for other roads. If I have the time, I'll break up a 500 miles trip into two days.
But If my riding is at my destination, I've ridden 500-750 miles days in the past 5 years. Used to do 1000 miles days, but haven't had that need since relocating to NC.
But If my riding is at my destination, I've ridden 500-750 miles days in the past 5 years. Used to do 1000 miles days, but haven't had that need since relocating to NC.
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From: The Wasteland
I prefer back roads but I don't avoid the slab. My favorite ride is in the mountain areas near my house and in order to get there I have to run about 20 miles of highway.
There's something cool about ripping along at 70 or so that gets my Spidey sense tingling.
There's something cool about ripping along at 70 or so that gets my Spidey sense tingling.