[DiamondLil]

To date this is the prettiest ride I know. I'm sure the more miles I log more will come. It is around Seneca Lake in New York. Lodi, will a tiny little place has vistas that are just gorgeous. Watkins Glen is an interesting place to check out along the way. FYI: Keith Code holds a track school down there.

The image shows larger & more clearly here: http://www.harley-davidsonforums.com/gallery/files/262-around-the-lake_original.jpg

 

[DiamondLil]

Keith Code is the man....... I recommend reading "Twist of the Wrist" (Keith Code wrote it) to anyone who rides a motorcycle, sportbike or cruiser. Great information...

Twist of the Wrist is my motorcycle read for the off season this year.

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A friend of mine lives about 45 minutes from Watkins Glen. (Elmira, NY). I'm only 3 hours from there. That's another infamous track. Mid-Ohio is another..... The area around Watkins Glen is a terrific place to ride, with scenic views and wineries all over the place....

More and more wineries keep popping up as the days go by! Much money has been poured into the area recently than ever.

 

[DiamondLil]

Lil, That looks like the Finger Lakes area. I've only seen it from the air! Have friends in Buffalo I want to see someday and heading east through Seneca Lake area is in the plans.

That's where it is Steve. You must let me know when you come by! I'll put up the welcome sign for sure!

 

[DiamondLil]

EZE....you'll have to come up again and ride up through Rt 21, west of the route I picked. It is much more hilly, curvy and gives you a feel for the Bristol Mountain area (Steppenwolf's from next door...that's his ski mountain.), and takes you up through my town at the north end.

 

[DiamondLil]

Oh yes, EZE, you cannot embed a html over here like you can next door. It might have something to do with html allowances, but I'm not sure.

 

[DiamondLil]

EZE!!!!!!!!:dance :dance :dance
I have lived up here in Western NY for more than 15 years now and am ok with it, until of course you share such a wonderful film with us! Thank you so much! How I long to hear the voices of my fellow Long Islanders....it is one of the best songs on the planet!

 

[DiamondLil]

EZE... Now that was a nice video! Makes me want to explore LI.

Lil... Where in western NY are you? I have friends in Springville just south of Buffalo (Hwy 39 I believe) offering a place to stay and explore from. Don't think this is too far from Seneca.

On the first map Springville is at the green pin. The Chosen Spot is at the red.
If you were to go exploring from Springville toward the East, then a stop at Letchworth State Park is a must. You'll see that route on the second map.
Know that in both maps some lakes are not visible. Canandaigua Lake for instance.

 

[DiamondLil]

Lil and Steve, I'm glad you enjoyed it. How about another?
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Here is a fun ride. It involves very short ferry rides to cross Shelter Island...

I've had lunch at Lunch!
Now I want clams!!!!!

 

[DiamondLil]

Someday I will pass through the area Lil. Thanks for the tips.

"The Chosen Spot"... I have no comeback for that at the moment.

We'd love the opportunity to welcome you to town!

From the Town website

"It is no wonder that you remain a vivid, vital part of my spirit. You have touched the souls of the Senecas who called your water 'The Chosen Spot' - Canandaigua'. Hundreds of moons later, you let me know your history, feel your sparkling water, see your sunrise and hear your joy of life and laughter. Onanda, every moccasin, every sneaker, every bare foot that has paced your shore, traveled your glen or hiked your hill has been touched by your gifts.

You have been through many changes since the Senecas grew from you. White men from New England and Virginia found your beauty, Mr. Phelps and Mr. Gorham sensed your kindness and kept your name. They brought rugged individuals to 'The Chosen Spot' who civilized the land without taking too much in return. All those who have come somehow knew that this lake with rolling hills and shale cliffs should remain as close to nature as possible."

 

[DiamondLil]

I get the point about making it easier for looking up in the future, but the idea about the state registry might make it less interactive because folks may not look in on it so much. How would it work as a sticky in the General Motorcycle section with a note to look through this thread for ideas for rides?

 

[DiamondLil]

Pehaps we could simply create threads in the general area such as "Great Rides in New York" and at a later date Max could compile them into a new section. A possible name could be "Favorite Rides by State"
Nice link Steve, I have visited there before. They only had a handful of rides in New York. So I think we could give them a run for their money.

"Favorite Rides by State" - Now this is an outstanding idea!