Virginia Motorcycle Roads and Trips
Virginia (VA) "is for lovers" and motorcycle lovers will especially love this state as it has become one of the best motorcycle road states in America ... rich in beauty, history, and amenities! Motorcycle rider's menu of scenery will include the Appalachian mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and 112 miles of Atlantic coastline. The historical attractions include the country's first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, and some of the most important battlefields from both the Revolutionary and Civil wars (ex. Fredericksburg, Yorktown).
 June 11, 2013 Route rides along the gorgeous James River and crosses into farmland as you make your way towards Ashland, VA. The route starts... Lots of sweeping curves along the River. Flat as you cut north-east with lazy curves. Road quality is smooth. Ride starts in Richmond, VA and ends in Ashland, VA. Starting intersection is Cary. Street and River Road. Head west on River... | |
 December 17, 2012 The road travels up a valley and then crosses a mountain or two. Many views from atop and the valleys over toward... Just repaved, lined and bermed in Mid October 2012 so should be extremely good for 2013 riding season. There was fresh gravel... I added this portion of Rt.58 to a larger loop beginning at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge that included "The Snake"... | |
July 27, 2012 The only downside to this road is that it is lined with trees and some houses most of the way. You can... most of ramoth church has just been repaved!!!! and centerport has nice clean asphalt. In Stafford, VA off courthouse road there is a road called Ramoth Church Rd. This road will go all the way to... | |
 May 17, 2012 This is a short trip, so you won't see widely varied scenery. That's why I rated it a 3. Although if you're... Curvy and hilly, but narrow. Stick well to your side of the road and you should be okay. Quite a few nice... START: Hume, VA END: US-522, 5 miles north of Flint Hill, VA Hume Road / CR-635 runs south of and roughly... | |
May 7, 2012 This is a great country route through many rolling hills, valleys and over high hills in the mountains. You'll see beautiful farms... The road is very twisty and the pavement is in good condition. There is a small portion with some bumpy pot hole... From Route 8 (Christiansburg to Floyd, VA) take right on State Route 750 Alum Ridge Rd. From Route 221 (Hillsville to... | |
 January 9, 2012 US58 and the Blue Ridge Pkwy is absolutely beautiful. Mabry Mill is one of the oldest water mills still in operation in... There are some sweeping turns, and some sharp turns for the first half of the trip. 52 south is more traditional with... Take 220 north out of Greensboro. After crossing the Virginia state line take US58 North just before Martinsville.After approximately 40 miles, take... | |
November 27, 2011 Dismal Hollow Rd/State Route 647 is a nice twisty road weaving under Rt66 heading toward 624 Happy Creek Rd. Once there it... The bridge is usually a little rough but the rest is nice road. From exit 13 on Rt.66 (Near Linden, VA) 1. Head south on VA-79 S/Apple Mountain Rd toward VA-55 E/John Marshall Hwy | |
November 27, 2011 On this road is an Old Bridge (go figure) The bridge is a must do when in the area. The road is very curvy on the 688 side of the river and very straight on the 211 side of the river.... Just about 1.5 Miles west of the intersection of 211 and 688 is Old Bridge Road (Rt 622). If you are staring... | |
November 18, 2011 You go from the cotton/tobbaco fields of eastern Va. to hilly terrain and alot of wooded areas. You also go by an... A well paved road, and other than the army base, it is a nice road. The army uses parts of the road... Start in Homeville, VA and head west on Route 40 all the way to Rocky Mount, VA. | |
November 2, 2011 As you're climbing up through the hills and coming back down, you are surrounded by trees (GREAT in the fall colors!!!) you... The biggest challenges I've had on this road was when I got caught in a rainstorm going over the mountains. in some... If you ever ride out to DCL and get stuck in that traffic up on 70 or 68, and you have a... | |
November 2, 2011 This route gets you to the exciting Shenandoah Mountain twisties, but off the beaten path. On Crest Hill Road, there are... Crest Hill Road and Fodderstack Road have some rough spots, but no pot holes. Any bike should be able to handle them... I66 to exit 27. Head South. Take 1st right on Crest Hill Road. In 16 miles, Crest Hill Road ends in Flint... | |
October 7, 2011 Just south of Covington, the route is in some hills but not big elevation changes. As you head towards the state line... This road is not a super tight/twisty road but has good turns on it and great scenery. The road quality was excellent,... Start in Covington, VA and head south out of town on VA route 18. Eventually it turns into county route 17/Waiteville road... | |
August 30, 2011 Stunning views of the evergreen farms in the area and the surrounding hills. The New River runs along the route at one... There was some minor road construction around a curve, with some excess dirt and stones on the pavement. We took this route on a recent visit to Boone, NC. We drove in pulling our Gold Wing, and returned later in... | |
July 12, 2011 You'll be riding through the beautiful Shenandoah National Park and see great mountain views and wildlife like deer and an occasional black... It's 105 miles of twisty mountain roads....all smooth, clean road. Speed limit is only 35 mph due to the wilderness and mountains.... Skyline drive begins in Front Royal, VA which is about 80 miles west of Washington DC. Just hop on Skyline drive and... | |
May 23, 2011 Scenery is mostly back road Ky. at it's best. Lots of small towns and scenic pull offs. Lots of lush green in... The route is again Ky back roads. Not twisty turny but on the other hand, don't fall asleep either. Gently rolling topography... This can start anywhere along the route but we start in Mt. Sterling and head west on 460 towards West Liberty. Stay... | |
May 19, 2011 This route has a little bit of everything... Starting in Sterling, VA, a suburb of Washington DC, it takes you west to... Roads are in good shape. Nice cruising conditions. Route 9 out of Charles Town runs up the mountains with some curves but... Starting at the Sterling Park Shopping Center, head south on Sterling Blvd. Cross over Rt. 28 and turn left on Pacific Blvd.... | |
May 19, 2011 This is a nice short ride for beginners and experienced riders alike. This pike take the rider through some rolling hills and... The road is relatively straight with a few sweeping turns which makes this a good beginners road. The road starts in Aldie, VA at route 50 and ends in Bluemont, VA near route 7. Route 9 is also near... | |
May 19, 2011 Beautiful farm country, then running south along the eastern base of the Shenandoah Mountains, then more farm country back to Culpeper. Combination of narrow country roads, which are in good shape and nice turns; two lane highway (Rt 231) and four-lane divided highways,... This trip begins and ends in downtown Culpeper, VA. Head north on Main St / BUS US 15/29. Continue... | |
May 19, 2011 When you can take your eyes off the road there are great views. This route has more twists and turns than you'll find in any other city!!! Some are very tight so be careful. Sugar Loaf Mountain Road starts just off Route 419 on the south side of Roanoke VA. Take it (later it changes names... | |
 May 19, 2011 Old route along James River plantations, awesome in summer and fall. That crosses over into Richmond by the battlefield then over the... Main sections are well paved with some newer sections of blacktop. Every spring they fix damage from the snow plows. Williamsburg- James Tyler Rd. off of Rt199. Follow it out to Rt. 5 and then take a left. Take 5 all the... | |
May 19, 2011 This road is rather nondescript after about the half way point. The last 1/3 takes you thru some training areas of Quantico... This is a fun one to ride with a good mix of hills, good tight and sweeping turns. Ride begins in Bristow near the intersection of 28 and 619. Ends at 619 and route 1. | |
 May 19, 2011 This is the longest state road in VA. It runs from just north of Bristol VA (Glade Spring Rt 91) to Woodstock... Rt 42 is very twisty, switch-backs galore, narrow in places with lots of farmland. Take I-81 to Bristol VA. Go North on I-81 to Rt. 92 North. 92 turns into 42. Go North for 2 days.... | |
May 19, 2011 Ride takes you through the woods, past country homes, and through wide open fields with long, beautiful views. You also pass a... You start and end at gas stations and pass through a nice (very) small town along Namozine. The whole ride is in Amelia Co. Va. Start at the intersection of Hull Street Rd (US-360) and Military Rd (VA-153). Follow... | |
May 19, 2011 Beautiful views of the mountains and country farmlands, a few small towns, a couple of wineries. Roads are in good shape. Lime Kiln Rd has some nice curves as it follows meandering Goose Creek. Starting in Sterling, head west on Church. Stay on it as it turns to Waxpool, then Ashburn Farm and finally Sycolin Rd.... | |
May 19, 2011 Lot's of mountains, farmland, winding along rivers and through Jefferson National Forest and Hungry Mother State Park. Overall, the roads were great, some 4-lane on Route 460 in Virginia, mostly 2-lane. There are a few places on Route 80... This route is a loop, we started on southbound US 23 in Pikeville, KY to US 460 east at Shelbiana. Continue east... |
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