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The Melbourne Run |
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State:
Arkansas
Submitted
By: Gary Hardee
Date Submitted: Mar 04
Motorcycle Type: 1976 Honda 750 F Super Sport
Motorcycle Road Length: 27 Miles
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Road Scenery: 
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Start
by crossing the scenic White river then gear down for the
climb up the first mountain. At the top of the first peak
prepare for tight 180 degree turns. Pass sheer mountain
cut outs as you descend slightly then up again and hard
turns. Look to your left and you can see a sheer drop-off
to the river valley below. It is hard not to stare at the
beautiful scenery. Only trouble is if you do (with all the
killer turns) this will be a one-time trip.
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Road Quality:
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It
is a good road, well maintained. However be aware that this
is a mountain road and with changing weather conditions
there will be loose gravel from the mountainside on some
turns. One thing to watch out for is large black birds
feeding on the road kill. They won't move until the last
moment and when they do they could just a well fly at you
as away from you. Have had three close calls in the last
two years.
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Roadside Amenities: 
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Visit
the well-equipped store at the base of the road for gas
and drinks. There is nothing from Mountain View to Melbourne
except motorcycle adventure. However, running out of gas
is not a problem as you could probably coast down most of
the 25-mile distance.
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Start
the route in the town of Mountain
View, AR which sits about 85 miles due north of Little
Rock. From there you take State Road 14 north out of Mountain
View, AR for about 6 miles and then look for State Road
9 (you will see signs pointing the way to Melbourne, AR).
Take a right on State Road 9 and you'll be heading east
and cross the White river and you are on your way to Melbourne,
AR. For the next 20 or so miles, stay on State Road 9 and
take it in to Melbourne (note: State Road 9 is part of the
Ozark National forest).
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One amazing road. My Dad has told me about this road for years and I finally got to ride it. One of the reasons I'm moving back. :-D
One amazing road. My Dad has told me about this road for years and I finally got to ride it. One of the reasons I'm moving back. :-D