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"Beginners Beware" |
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State:
North Carolina
Submitted
By: Ross Russo
Date Submitted: May 00
Motorcycle Type: Honda Shadow
Motorcycle Road Length: ? Miles
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Motorcycle
Road Scenery: 
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you dare to take your eyes off the road you will see some
of NC's awesome mountain scenery. |
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Motorcycle
Road Quality:
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There
are some steep drops and lots of tight curves. Hwy 80 can
be "interesting" if you encounter a log truck. Traffic is
generally light and only locals. 80 is on the narrow side,
and has a significant grade. Usually the pavement is in
decent to good shape (new blacktop summer of 2001). Curves
are banked just right. 226a, 226, and 221 are generally
a little more traveled by those dreaded 4 wheel cages but
also a lot of fun.
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Roadside Amenities: 
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There
are several food and fuel establishments in Marion, NC including
an ice cream shop at the intersection 80 and 70. Little
Switzerland also has food and lodging. There is a country
store at the bottom of 226A that serves burgers and dogs
and fuel. There are also several food establishments along
the parkway in various locations.
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I
usually start my ride out of Marion,
NC off of hwy 70. Head west out of Marion and grab
hwy 80 going north all the way up to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Head north/east on the Blue Ridge Parkway to hwy 226a
(Little Switzerland). Head south on 226a until it intersects
with 226 and head back north on 226 back up to the parkway.
North on the parkway to 221 and where you want to get
on 221 heading south and back down to hwy 70/Marion.
To
get to the suggested starting point in Marion, from Charlotte
head north on I-77 to I-40 west. from Ashville, NC take
I-40 east into Marion.
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