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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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I usually ride the BRP 3-4 times a year. Great riding, especially from Cherokee to Mt. Pisgah. Here's a good link for the current weather and road conditions updated daily.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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WIfe and I rode entire length lasst August.&nbsp\\; Cool in mountains hot in valley.&nbsp\\; Go to Mt. Airy N.C. Home of Andy Griffith.&nbsp\\; I got my hair cut at the real Floyd the Barber Shop.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; It was a hoot.&nbsp\\; Take it slow and enjoy your trip.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Call the park headquarters at 828-271-4779 and tell em you will be checking out the park and would like some literature. Ask for a map, and the booklet on milepost/overlook information and anything else they have. It will arive in just a few short days. Can not wait for the fall! Really nice riding. Beware of the deer around sunset!!!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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just returned from blue ridge. it was everything that you guys said. the amazing thing is that there was not a bad road anywhere. virginia and north carolina has some amazing rides and the people were awesome. was able to do about half of the availiable activities.
weather was awesome. will plan on returning when time permits. thanks for all the info.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by garyl
just returned from blue ridge. it was everything that you guys said. the amazing thing is that there was not a bad road anywhere. virginia and north carolina has some amazing rides and the people were awesome. was able to do about half of the availiable activities.
weather was awesome. will plan on returning when time permits. thanks for all the info.
Good to hear it................give me a day on the BRP and I am smiling.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Glad you liked it and knew you would. I intend to get back down there again myself. That is one ride that must be done more than once.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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One of the area attractions that was missed was the Wheels through Time. Now, I hear that he is closing the doors or possibly moving. Is there any info? My reason for asking, is that, like Mac57, this is one ride that should be more than a one time deal. And Wheels through Time sounds as though we should have allowed more time and visited this place. And with our return trip, we will.
 
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