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West Virginia’s Secret
Richmond – Marlinton, WV – Richmond May 30-31, 2010 490 miles RT West Virginia is the butt of many jokes but those who haven’t dared cross the border don’t realize it offers stunning scenery, silky-smooth roads and solitude. We discovered this secret 10 years ago on our first tour of the state, covering 1,300 miles [...]
Continue reading...Montebello
13. September 2009
Another motorcycle ride: Richmond – Buena Vista – Blue Ridge Parkway – Montebello September 12, 2009 The trip to Buena Vista is a straight shot from Richmond on Rt. 60. On the way I pass over Long Mountain which has a nice wayside/picnic area at the top. The temperature drops dramatically on the descent. I [...]
Continue reading...Running in the mud and other nasty stuff
13. September 2009
It’s fun to act silly occasionally, and that’s what the Henricus Dauber Dash is all about. It’s a messy 5-mile race and obstacle course that passes through some of the nastiest swamps around. The race site proclaims, “This is not a race for walkers!” It’s also not for serious racers. The course conditions and crowds [...]
Continue reading...The All over Tour
9. September 2009
Motorcycle ride – Richmond, Scottsville, VA and beyond July 2, 2009 Richmond to Scottsville via Rt. 6. Henrico County rolled out a red carpet for us all the way to the Goochland County line. Scottsville, circa 1744, doesn’t have much crime. We leave our things hanging on the bike while we walk. History repeats itself [...]
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3. June 2010
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