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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 02:04 PM
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I read about the High 5, in a touring magazine and was considering doing that, this summer.

http://www.ridethehigh5.com

Hellbender looks like it might be a little better, as part of the High 5, they suggest dual sport bikes.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mustang8998
I read about the High 5, in a touring magazine and was considering doing that, this summer.

http://www.ridethehigh5.com

Hellbender looks like it might be a little better, as part of the High 5, they suggest dual sport bikes.
Never heard of the High 5, but it looks like I've ridden most of it except for the Dual Sports sections.
Might have to check that section out on the Africa Twin this summer.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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Damn that looks awesome! Lucky to live where you do!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 07:54 PM
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Thanks for the website link. My wife and I have enjoyed a lot of riding and snow sking in WV. It is a beautiful under rated state.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 08:25 PM
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W.Va. is my favorite state. My favorite road, although I have never RIDDEN it,but have driven it 100 times, is US50 between Rowelsburg & Fellowsville. High points are Cool Springs Park & the Famous Hairpin & Horseshoe curves. Also Frog Hollow rd. To Tunnelton.


 
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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 08:47 PM
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I have an EX-wife in West By God Virginia. Beautiful State . . . but I'll pass.
 
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Originally Posted by Hecklerboy
West Virginia has some of the best riding on the east coast.
The small town I work in (Richwood, WV) setup this website recently showcasing the WV Hellbender Loop (1300 curves in 132 miles).

https://www.riderichwood.com/home-maple
As a suggestion, the website should add both a printable route map and a downloadable GPX. Many towns that are promoting themselves via ride guides offer that.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2020 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dickey
W.Va. is my favorite state. My favorite road, although I have never RIDDEN it,but have driven it 100 times, is US50 between Rowelsburg & Fellowsville. High points are Cool Springs Park & the Famous Hairpin & Horseshoe curves. Also Frog Hollow rd. To Tunnelton.

I grew up near The Cool Springs Park.
Used to go there with the family when I was very young.
Love riding Rt 50 from Grafton to Winchester, VA.
 
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Originally Posted by dickey
W.Va. is my favorite state. My favorite road, although I have never RIDDEN it,but have driven it 100 times, is US50 between Rowelsburg & Fellowsville. High points are Cool Springs Park & the Famous Hairpin & Horseshoe curves. Also Frog Hollow rd. To Tunnelton.

I spent a lot of time in that area driving between Grafton and Rowlesburg, Terra Alta and Rowlesburg, up to Kingwood and back when my company was testing locomotives for CSX. Great roads. I ate in that shop a few times too!
 
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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT
As a suggestion, the website should add both a printable route map and a downloadable GPX. Many towns that are promoting themselves via ride guides offer that.
Just talked to a gentleman I work with that knows who made the website.
He's going to ask him to add a downloadable map and GPS file.
 
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