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Off the top of my head....the founding of America,stopping the war in Viet Nam earlier,freeing India from British rule,a giant leap forward in equal rights in for blacks in America....just a few.

Not all that interesting...people usually kill the people they have the most interaction with.Kind of like most people die in crashes within 10 miles of their home.

I know you already have your route planned but I just thought I'd pass this along,might be something interesting on it... http://www.newenglandriders.org/BestOfNorthEast/BestOfNorthEast.htm

If you're going to a Yamaha demo you might want to check out the FJ 09.If you're going to use it primarily for day rides the lighter weight might be a plus.But the FJR is also a great bike, especially for multi-day rides.

Thanks for the heads up on 145...that's a fun way to get over to Armstrong Mills and the bottom of recently paved 9. Proctor Ridge(Creek?) was open but they are working in the area of the switchbacks so it may be closed at other times. A lot of county/township road paving off of 147 near the town of Key.TR 534 was my favorite,You can pick it up by turning at the gas station in Key,when the road T's turn left,it will take you down to 7.Of course,you could always pick it up on 7,it's marked with a sign.

26 is closed about 3-4 miles North of Woodsfield for a large slip repair.I was able to get around it on Sunday,but you won't be able to get through on work days or maybe not on other days depending on how they park their equipment.

Thanks for the info on 250!I rode it from Fork Ridge(about 10 miles South of Moundsville) to Hundred yesterday.It's in great shape the whole way,although gravel is stills a concern in a lot of corners.

If you're talking about 536 being torn up,be patient,it won't be long until it's back to its former glory.In the mean time there are plenty of other good roads to ride.That's the good thing about SEO...every year ODOT paves some more good roads so there is always some good new routes and you don't have to get tired of riding the same old stuff.

...and if you're really adventurous and have the time...cross the bridge in Hannibal,go 5 miles North on WV 2 and take a right onto Proctor Ridge road.You'll know it,it has a caution sign,"Curvy Road Next 26 Miles".The section along the creek is a little rough,but once you get through the switchbacks(the bottom switchback is wicked) and up on the ridge you'll have about 16 miles of twisties.At Johnson Ridge you lose the centerline,the road becomes Amos Hollow road, and it becomes much more remote but still good pavement ...think Wild and Wonderful WV.If you follow it about 6 miles it will climb a hill and T into WV 250.Left will take you back to Moundsville. I think I just talked myself into going over and riding Proctor Ridge tomorrow. P.S. Good pie at Quinets in New Martinsville.

There's plenty of good stuff in that area to ride instead of 536.147(Centerville to Belaire),9(Armstrong Mills to St Clairsville) and most of 26 (Woodsfield to 148) are all fun and paved last year.

I noticed in the money. CNN link there was another link titled " The Trickle Down Theory Is Dead Wrong"Another Reagan era conservative lie proven wrong.

That's what I refer to as Ohio River Pong.

Yea,"new to me " might have been more accurate,but its good to hear someone's excitement at discovering these roads,it reminds me of when I first rode them.Keep digging...there's a lot more hidden gems in SEO,and a lot more smiles when you find them.

That's all organizations run by humans.

But it's entertaining.Electronic media is about entertainment,it isn't about news.I'm still waiting for the Fox News swimsuit edition.

...and then you will be wishing the Congress would have done their job and gave Obama's Supreme Court nominee a vote.

+1

The idiots are just part of the big city driving frustration.The traffic lights that last forever is enough to drive me nuts!

Obama should have learned from Reagan...just make them American citizens,that'll stop illegal immigration.

Sorry,no new pavement from 374 to South Bloomington.New pavement still stops at 374(Ash Cave).It looks like they are getting ready to pave the rest of 278 from Nelsonville to the hill that was paved last year.

Million Dollar Highway...no traffic...life is good!!!Enjoy.

I don't know about 56,but if you're heading down this way don't miss 78 from Glouster to Malta.IMO this is the best part of 78 and it was paved late last fall.Big Fun!!!I ride it two or three times a week. Did I send you a p.m. last fall about some other roads down here that were paved last year?A few of them would be on your way down and easy to include in your route. I'll try to get down to 56 in the next few days.Anything else you need scouted?

That's some good news,thanks. I know all about those 3 inch drops in the middle of 250,that's why it was on my "do not ride" list for the past two years.Now if ODOT gets around to paving 536 this year you could make a great loop out of 147,250,Proctor Ridge and 536.

As good as the Trail Ridge road is it is no match for the scenic beauty of the Million Dollar Highway.The whole San Jaun skyline is pretty impressive.

That's some good shit right there!If I remember correctly the Ute Indians used to use that trail to move to their hunting grounds...imagine walking that thing!Frontiersman and Indians amaze me.