FALL TRIP 2025- BACK TO THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

“…it’s about the journey, not the destination…”

Riding the BRP is just a series of magnificent views.

        The ride home is one that consists mainly of interstate riding, at least for the first 150 miles. We generally ride 5 or 10 mph over the speed limit. What I like to find is a spot in the right lane in between groups of traffic where we can ride without anyone too close in front or behind me. Those people in a hurry can simply go right by and race each other. Sometime I have to speed up and get past some slow traffic, but as soon as I can I get back into the right lane in a gap. 

Gary welcoming us to the cabin. It was very comfortable for us.

        Curtis and I rode together from Christiansburg up I 81 to I 66 where he got off to ride over to Washington and home. I rode just about 5 miles farther and got off at Stephens City, where I cut over to US 340. There I rode to Frederick MD where I got on US 15 to MD 26 over to Eldersburg. Now I was on my route around Baltimore through Maryland horse country. 

Curtis at one of the many overlooks on the BRP.

        I wound may way around Baltimore through small towns and lots of countryside. When I reached US 1 I felt I was almost home. Up 1 past the Conowingo Dam off 1 through Rising Sun then on MD 273 towards Newark and home. All together I was on the road for 9 hours. BUT I wasn’t fighting through traffic ( for the most part! ) and enjoyed the ride through the countryside. I knew I would be home tonight and the last hour or so were over roads I rode all the time. 

Remarkable, memorable dinner at El Chapala Restaurant in Brevard.

        Another great trip to the BRP. I think it is amazing that Gary, Curtis and I have been able to maintain our friendship over so many years. Each time we get together it’s like we still live together. We always have lots of fun and good food ( thanks Curtis!!! ). We’ll stay in touch using Face Time and plan our spring trip. I will be riding all winter on a few bikes while the other bikes will be put in the back of the Garage until spring. Who knows what adventures await?

Home safe and sound from another great trip.