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Boog said:

That tractor trail is a nuisance for sure and at times unsafe. A biker was taken out north of Denver by a plow that split his helmet during a merge onto the freeway, just didn't see that coming. Always concern around farm equipment on any road.

That son doesn't ride. 3 our of 5 sons do so I guess that isn't bad odds.

You can't get to Dumfries from there, you have start somewhere else first. Actually I am just north of MCB Quantico, about 40 miles south of DC.

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rocketjohn said:

Boog loves to ride, he will happily come farther south where there is REALLY good riding!

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Dr.D said:

Now up/down your way is some great riding. We have been up there a few times and one of my favorite rides is up 42 to New Castle then 615 to Rich Patch and back down the 617 and over to Paint Bank. We do all of that out of Wytheville which is a full day ride from my place. Usually back down 21 and into NC 221-88-421 back to the house and another full day ride. We do at least one three day tour per month during the ridding season.

I'm not sure the R3 would be the bike I was on for those trips as i prefer the comforts and carrying capacity of the Indian Roadmaster for that type of tour.

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Dr.D said:

Now up/down your way is some great riding. We have been up there a few times and one of my favorite rides is up 42 to New Castle then 615 to Rich Patch and back down the 617 and over to Paint Bank. We do all of that out of Wytheville which is a full day ride from my place. Usually back down 21 and into NC 221-88-421 back to the house and another full day ride. We do at least one three day tour per month during the ridding season.

I'm not sure the R3 would be the bike I was on for those trips as i prefer the comforts and carrying capacity of the Indian Roadmaster for that type of tour.

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BillyIndiana said:

Doc

I just googled Tazewell TN. That looks like God's country to me. Ema and I are going to Selma NC next year. We were going to stay over in Knoxville for the night, but the Tazewell Motor Lodge or Dixie Plaza Hotel are looking mighty fine.

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rocketjohn said:

I see your dilemma if you have a roadster or classic...but I have the R3T...so I get all the storage and can ride it anywhere. That said, some really roomy throw over saddle bags will no doubt be right at home on your one! It has to be said, if my Rocket wears out, and there are no more to be had, an Indian is in the cards for me!

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Dr.D said:

Those two motels are small and not exactly luxurious . My wife Sandy just reminded me the Dixie Plaza was shut down due to involvement with drug trafficking. The other is better. Middlesbrough Ky has a few better larger chain hotels and it is only 15 minutes north. Lmk when you are coming and we can go out to dinner and possibly do a day ride with you all.

This area is biker Mecca.

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