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Subject: RE: National Rally

Author: Greg Bender

Date: Apr 21, 2005, 9:40 AM

Post ID: 1718739897



Hi Rob,

Thanks for the pointers and the offer to spend the night...I appreciate
it. I'll definitely make my own way northward, but it is always nice to
get some pointers from folks who have gone before me. I've done a lot of
riding and driving in the midwest and quite a bit in the west, but the
east north of Georgia is new territory for me. I'm pretty sure it will
take longer to turn the odometer than what I'm used to. But, it will be
adventurous fun and I'm looking forward to meeting a bunch of new
people.

Rob Prins wrote:
 
Greg,
I agree that a lot of the fun is in the planning so I won't try to plan
your route for you, but I strongly agree that the 250 is awesome,
especially near the VA/WV line. Monterey has a nice down-home diner I
recommend. Be aware that riding the 250 will add significant time to
your trip.

As far as the BRP goes, IMHO it's a two edged sword. It's nice to avoid

truck traffic, but it's such a rarified atmosphere it starts to bother
me after a while. I enjoy putt-putting through small towns on my route
and "seeing the world". The BRP is more of a nature trail.

If you happen to be near Christainsburg VA and need a place to stay, let

me know. We'll happily make a place for you (unless we've already left
for the rally!).
Rob



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
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