OpenRoadJourney http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; OpenRoadJourney : Last 10 Posts Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:39:32 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:20:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.openroadjourney.com/forum//RSS_topic_feed.asp Route Questions : Blue Ridge Pkwy - best time to ride? http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=830&PID=4369#4369 Author: ashark
Subject: Blue Ridge Pkwy - best time to ride?
Posted: 04 Feb 2012 at 2:20pm

I did it a couple of years ago in May.  Very little traffic plus weather was great.  Was able to ride at my pace without any traffic congestion.   Obviously no Fall colors.]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:20:35 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=830&PID=4369#4369 Route Questions : Kinds of places Bikers like to stay when touring http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=835&PID=4368#4368 Author: RiderDude
Subject: Kinds of places Bikers like to stay when touring
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 at 5:01pm

All the above in addition to a multitude of other amenities; airport transportation/rental bike assistance/shopping/ethnic food-local fare (including BBQ, brew-pubs)/nearby entertainment (live 'blues' music, w/ designated driver)/protection from the WX-place to clean and work on the bikes/un-loading platforms/area attractions-tours/theme parks, swimming holes-water parks/long-hot showers/laundry/'filler' activities when the conditions are not conducive to ride (especially 'thrill-type')/good-reliable access to medical needs/WiFi-Internet access/flexibility in food-cooking (outside grilling use of kitchen and utensils)/security-privacy/clean-sanitary/swimming pool/hot-tub/good stereo-CD selection/respectable liquor cabinet and acceptable wine (red)/bike storage/'beautiful people'/bike trailer... All the 'basic' comforts/conveniences of home...

Try to offer something 'unique' (horse-back riding into a remote canyon/river raft trip)...

A good thing to is align/link yourself and trade/visit with others who are also providing similar destination outposts/tours... You need 'local attraction(s)' (scenery/biker event/warm weather in Winter)...

Visitors (especially repeats) can be carefully selected/solicited by a discerning provider and they must understand that the services, though may be provided as a labor-of-love, also cost money and remuneration is a either a published sum-certain and/or shall be adjusted to reimburse all costs (and any damages) + tip(s) but needs to be 'reasonable'...

The privacy of your domicile will be compromised and liability may be an issue (better check your insurance/waiver)...

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:01:17 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=835&PID=4368#4368 Route Questions : Kinds of places Bikers like to stay when touring http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=835&PID=4367#4367 Author: kate_boreen
Subject: Kinds of places Bikers like to stay when touring
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 8:54pm

We have a great place between Cody, Wyoming & Rapid City. If anyone has any advice about what types of places touring motorcyclists like to stay overnight in, we'd appreciate it. Bed & breakfasts?   Your food and beverage order waiting for you in a full kitchen? Someone to cook meals for you? Country or city? What amenities?   Do you like to be spoiled? Or do you like to camp? What would be your perfect stop after a long day of beautiful scenery on your bike?   Where do you look to find a place you'd like to stay? Word of mouth, on-line? Thanks. K.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:54:00 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=835&PID=4367#4367 Ride Reports and Pics, Pics, Pics! : Just a weekend trip I took! http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=834&PID=4366#4366 Author: vegascop
Subject: Just a weekend trip I took!
Posted: 27 Jan 2012 at 12:42am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtB4U9sejMU&feature=g-upl&context=G2daa651AUAAAAAAAAAA
I hope you enjoy, if nothing else it may get you excited about your next trip!
 
Dave


Edited by vegascop - 27 Jan 2012 at 2:59am]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:42:03 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=834&PID=4366#4366 Route Questions : Kimberling City Mo http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=833&PID=4365#4365 Author: donshrum
Subject: Kimberling City Mo
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 at 2:11pm

Trying to find some routes around Kimberling & Branson MO.
 
Thanks
]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:11:58 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=833&PID=4365#4365 Route Questions : Kimberling City Mo http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=833&PID=4364#4364 Author: donshrum
Subject: Kimberling City Mo
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 at 2:10pm

Looking for some routes around Kimberling City & Branson Mo.Have a week there. Staying in Kimberling City. Thanks

Edited by donshrum - 25 Jan 2012 at 2:14pm]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:10:20 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=833&PID=4364#4364 Ride Reports and Pics, Pics, Pics! : Branson Mo. http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=832&PID=4363#4363 Author: donshrum
Subject: Branson Mo.
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 at 2:07pm

Just trying to find some good routes around Branson & Kimberling city Mo.
 
Thanks
]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:07:09 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=832&PID=4363#4363 General Topics : Magizines http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=831&PID=4362#4362 Author: waynei
Subject: Magizines
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 at 8:59am

Hello, can anyone tell me if there are any paperbacks/magizines available for monthly subscription that
deals strickly with motorcycle travel?  Thank you
]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:59:34 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=831&PID=4362#4362 Route Questions : taking a cross country trip and looking for routes http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=819&PID=4361#4361 Author: BirddogVet
Subject: taking a cross country trip and looking for routes
Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 10:37am

Took a winter tour out of las Vegas. Zion is fantastic. Getting caught in a winter srorm in Caliente Pass... (93).not so much.
I did manage to experience the N.W. Arizona interstate slot of I 15. Wow.
Right now I am waiting for the ice to melt.....]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:37:31 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=819&PID=4361#4361 Route Questions : Blue Ridge Pkwy - best time to ride? http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=830&PID=4360#4360 Author: s1hends9
Subject: Blue Ridge Pkwy - best time to ride?
Posted: 23 Jan 2012 at 10:23pm

We are planning to ride the BRP around the Asheville area and would like input as to the best time to go. Thinking of going late sept or early oct. When are the fall colors best? Thoughts? Thanks, S]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:23:50 +0000 http://www.openroadjourney.com/forum//forum_posts.asp?TID=830&PID=4360#4360