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Apr 1, 2017 | 06:45 AM

#11

Larry Davis

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From: Panama City, FL

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Originally Posted by PKS98S

Thanks uklauren - had a bad experience at a McDonalds several years ago

never been to one since and don't plan on it anytime soon!!!

Eating anything at McDonalds will just shorten your riding years!

Enjoy your trip. Beautiful area with great rides in every direction!

Apr 1, 2017 | 06:52 AM

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fatmurse

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Originally Posted by uklauren

Macon traffic really does suck, I rode through it on a Sunday and it was hellish. I also managed to find the worst run McDonalds on the planet in Macon. The Athens roads were fine although I do remember a lot of tar snakes.

Not to threadack...
Never stopped at the Mickey D's in Macon but I always thought the worst run one is in Apopka

Apr 1, 2017 | 05:57 PM

#13

uklauren

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Originally Posted by Larry Davis

Eating anything at McDonalds will just shorten your riding years!

Enjoy your trip. Beautiful area with great rides in every direction!

The Southwest salad is the only thing I'll eat at McD's. It's actually pretty good.

Apr 1, 2017 | 07:23 PM

#14

checkers

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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon

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Originally Posted by B3vis

I'm going in June, but will be trailering 3-4 bikes up. I normally take 75 and bypass Atlanta. Can't remeber the exact route without pulling up my route.

May want to stay off I85N, there's a speed bump in Atlanta metro.

Apr 2, 2017 | 07:39 AM

#15

Daytona Fat Boy

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From: Florida

That area of GA is the best kept secret of motorcycle rides. I like it better than NC & TN because there is a lot less traffic. Wolf Pen Gap Road (Rte 180) is fairly close to Helen and is a great technical ride.

Apr 2, 2017 | 12:38 PM

#16

PKS98S

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From: Left Coast FL

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Originally Posted by Daytona Fat Boy

Thank you - I'm looking forward to the trip.

Apr 6, 2017 | 08:51 AM

#17

Almostinvincible119

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From: Florida Panhandle

I know you'd rather stay off of major highways and probably won't come anywhere near Atlanta but just a reminder for anyone else who may come close. Remember the i85 bridge that is closed and it's causing some major congestion on other roads. They are claiming June 15th to have i85 up and running but that's subject to change. We plan on riding up to Tn but staying with family north of ATL but we've decided to change our route just because of family keeping us up to date with traffic reports.

Apr 9, 2017 | 08:43 PM

#18

Chrissy76

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From: Land O Lakes Florida

Make sure to allow extra time through Atlanta until they get Interstate 85 open again from the fire. Heard traffic is a nightmare since its one of the main roads through Atlanta!