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Old Jul 16, 2020 | 09:50 PM
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Truly appreciate all the responses! Heading down this Saturday and will post a few pics. Super stoked as this will be my first ride outside of my home state in a long while. Will be really happy if I can find a place with an outdoor pool to cool off in. Thanks again - y’all are great.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 06:00 AM
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Look up devil's den / Hatfield McCoy , really nice riding. I stayed in the summersvile area and rode down there. Also if your in the summersville area theres a good bar for food and beer . Maloney's Pub
 
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 06:07 AM
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Slow down to exact speed limit in Gauley Bridge...They ticketed us for 32 in a 25....
 
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 06:39 AM
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That sucks....32 in a 25! I frequently take some ‘liberty’ when it comes to the speed limit, circumstances and safety permitting. Now to remember....appreciate the heads up! I plan to go back when I have more time and check out more of the great riding in that area. I’ve ridden the crap out of Ky, TN and N.C. but haven’t gotten into much of WV even tho it’s my old ladies home state - different portion of it tho. Thx again for all the info and suggestions!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 07:13 AM
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32 in a 25 will get you a ticket in about every small town with their own cop. Be careful, had some heavy showers last night, there will be some gravel washed out in the road, especially in the Gorge. Enjoy your trip, if you need anything, I'm 30 minutes from Hico with a lift and a garage full of tools.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 07:23 AM
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I would suggest grabbing 16 as far north as you can. Its a great ride all the way to Gauley Bridge.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 10:09 PM
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Yeah definitely hitting 16 as far north as I can - sounds great. Thanks DuraGlide - good to know someone’s around if needed... appreciate ya!
 
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Kanawha Falls


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New River and of Course the infamous New River Bridge.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2020 | 03:16 PM
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Cooling off a bit and going out to explore some roads in the area until deer-thirty - I bet they’re out thick and early in this area. Taking DuraGlides suggestion and going to ride Rt 3 out of Beckley to Rt 10 into Huntington tomorrow morning. Oh yeah The Talon.....GREAT riding!!!
 

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