Visiting Asheville / BRP - snow/ice and SALT this weekend???
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Visiting Asheville / BRP - snow/ice and SALT this weekend???
Hey guys, wife and I are coming from the miserable state of NY to camp and ride in the blue ridge mountains, Marion, NC near Asheville.
of course, my luck, I get a long awaited vacation and it looks like temps will be freezing at night with possible snow/freezing rain accumulations.
I thought for sure this time of year would be safe for not worrying about salt on the road and go figure, itll be in the high 50s in NY.
my question is for anyone that lives in or know the area well will they likely salt the roads ?
I try to avoid riding on salted roads at all costs and it would be pretty depressing to drive 800 miles south with my bike and not ride or have to ride on salt roads.
of course, my luck, I get a long awaited vacation and it looks like temps will be freezing at night with possible snow/freezing rain accumulations.
I thought for sure this time of year would be safe for not worrying about salt on the road and go figure, itll be in the high 50s in NY.
my question is for anyone that lives in or know the area well will they likely salt the roads ?
I try to avoid riding on salted roads at all costs and it would be pretty depressing to drive 800 miles south with my bike and not ride or have to ride on salt roads.
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Hey aftershock….
Don’t sweat it. I don’t believe the forecast is calling for any weather in our area that’ll warrant salt. At least the BRP will definitely not be treated, although the Park service could close the gates if there is ice or snow. If the BRP gets closed down, that won’t ruin your trip…….ALL the other roads around here are just as interesting, if not more…..twisties everywhere. The further north you ride from Marion, the higher the elevation, so stay lower and less likely hood of salt or weather.
Im out of town this weekend. If I was around, I’d show ya the area! Enjoy WNC.
Don’t sweat it. I don’t believe the forecast is calling for any weather in our area that’ll warrant salt. At least the BRP will definitely not be treated, although the Park service could close the gates if there is ice or snow. If the BRP gets closed down, that won’t ruin your trip…….ALL the other roads around here are just as interesting, if not more…..twisties everywhere. The further north you ride from Marion, the higher the elevation, so stay lower and less likely hood of salt or weather.
Im out of town this weekend. If I was around, I’d show ya the area! Enjoy WNC.
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Thank you. Well just to clarify Im around the entire week into Saturday before Easter.
if you or anyone else on this forums is interested in doing a ride with the ole ladies, Id be more than interested in having someone take the lead and show us the ropes.
I used BrP as an example just to fit in subject line, but wed like to hit all the famous motorcycle roads in the area.
Forecast says rain today, so Im sure any existing salt in the region has been thoroughly washed away, my concern is any new salt laid down during the overnight freeze with wet weather. In NY, the municipal depts are saltaholics and cover the road in salt just to justify overtime and budget for buying more salt.
by Monday, itll be in the 70s, so would I be the only biker riding salt in 70 degrees haha ?
if you or anyone else on this forums is interested in doing a ride with the ole ladies, Id be more than interested in having someone take the lead and show us the ropes.
I used BrP as an example just to fit in subject line, but wed like to hit all the famous motorcycle roads in the area.
Forecast says rain today, so Im sure any existing salt in the region has been thoroughly washed away, my concern is any new salt laid down during the overnight freeze with wet weather. In NY, the municipal depts are saltaholics and cover the road in salt just to justify overtime and budget for buying more salt.
by Monday, itll be in the 70s, so would I be the only biker riding salt in 70 degrees haha ?
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I really doubt there will be salt this weekend. Our area DOT is flat broke, we don’t have the money to be treating the roads this time of year. Also, there is zero trace of salt on our roads now.
I’ll be back Monday, shoot me a PM and I’m sure there will be a day or two that I can show y’all around.
I’ll be back Monday, shoot me a PM and I’m sure there will be a day or two that I can show y’all around.
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You will have PLENTY of options even if the BRP is closed... I only seen this area get Brine and salt once all winter, and plenty of rain since.
From Marion head south on sugar hill rd, to bill creek rd over to Lake Lure, continue on 9/64/74 thru chimney rock stay on 9, then old fort sugar hill towards Old Fort, and 70 back to Marion.
If I can get ours going, may show you a few others
From Marion head south on sugar hill rd, to bill creek rd over to Lake Lure, continue on 9/64/74 thru chimney rock stay on 9, then old fort sugar hill towards Old Fort, and 70 back to Marion.
If I can get ours going, may show you a few others
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yes, Im a motocross guy at heart, so much more into the challenge and fun of twisters and hills and scenery than doing 90mph.
looking for a decent town with some night life / good food. I heard Asheville is the spot for food, and we are food lovers, but I also heard its like Williamsburg Brooklyn hipster vibe and we dont reallly swing that way. Might have to make the sacrifice for the sake of impressive food.
looking for a decent town with some night life / good food. I heard Asheville is the spot for food, and we are food lovers, but I also heard its like Williamsburg Brooklyn hipster vibe and we dont reallly swing that way. Might have to make the sacrifice for the sake of impressive food.
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Last time I road that area, I ended up on the Cherohal Skyway. I would say it is definitely in my personal top 5 roads personally ridden.
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would make a good days ride
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^^Was about to suggest the same, should definitely check out Wheels Through Time while there. If you like breweries, Sierra Nevada has an impressive setup, especially the outdoor portion.
When the wife and I visited Asheville last May, we didn't plan ahead for the restaurants. That was a mistake, almost every place we wanted to go was already booked up. Just something to consider. Definitely some real good food spots. Town is a little hipster, but it's not terrible.
When the wife and I visited Asheville last May, we didn't plan ahead for the restaurants. That was a mistake, almost every place we wanted to go was already booked up. Just something to consider. Definitely some real good food spots. Town is a little hipster, but it's not terrible.