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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Wife and I are taking off for six days over the first weekend in October. Planning on flying to a location and renting a bike. We want to stay in one location and take day trips for scenic rides. Looking for locations that meet these requirements and offer a good chance of decent weather.

It would be great to hear ideas for locales. Either places you've visited or live.

Thanks in advance!
 
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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October huh, that eliminates my stomping grounds.
 
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Florida to the keys
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Texas ride to big bend
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Believe me man, if it were a climatologic possibility Utah would be my first choice! What is the best time of year to visit?&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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July and August are the warmest months.&nbsp\\; September can be on the cool side in the evenings but comfortable during the day.&nbsp\\; Also in Sept. the fall colors are out which make our canyons absolutely beautiful.&nbsp\\;

Keep in mind it can be 90-100 degrees in the Salt Lake Valley and be 60 degrees or cooler at elevations with rain/sleet even in the warmest months.




 
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Did this same basic trip to the Keys last January. Awesome trip! Although my liver needed some serious recuperation!

Texas ride is just the kind of thing we're looking for.

Thanks man
 
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Fly to Reno, Nevada.&nbsp\\; Reno Harley is a fly-an-ride dealer.&nbsp\\; Take day trips to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra's to all the old gold rush towns.&nbsp\\; Nice day rides that time of year and it's beautiful.
 
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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&nbsp\\; Easy fly to Maine and take the ferry to Nova Scotia. The Ferry is the CAT and it does 50 mph. www.ridenovascotia.com
 
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What's with you guys? The world doesn't end at your shores y'know. Try flying overseas and renting a bike.. How about the rugged Scottish Highlands, The French/Italian alps, The Meditteranean coast, Australia's vast surf &amp\\; New Zealands openness.
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Check out flying into Nashville Tn look at the natchez trace runs from Nashville to Natchez Ms ,also around Nashville plenty of scenic views and a lot of stuff to do
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