Here's a nice ride around the lake.

edit: here's the map on Google maps...http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=...0.193596,0.3162&ie=UTF8&ll=38.226314,-92.723236&spn=0.773506,1.264801&z=10&om=0

 

Here's a nice ride around the lake.

I'm trying to figure out how to post from google maps or map source. Any help?

 

Ok, I'm still really new so I can't qualify for a favorite ride yet. Having said that, here is one nearby (not actually in my sate) that I am looking forward to doing this year! Have heard others rave and drool over this ride. http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

 

No Fair. you took mine.

Cherohala Skyway

Tail of the dragon

 

Or specifically with Google Maps, you can link directly to the page. There's a link highlite in the top right of the map. Where it says, "Link to this page"...........

Here's Valley Forge State Park, In Valley Forge, PA, near Philadelphia.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...e+pa&ie=UTF8&ll=40.129541,-75.456848&spn=0.070875,0.173035&z=12&iwloc=addr&om=0

Here's another map: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/valley_forge_map.jpg

Gettysburg is another good ride to go through on a bike.

Pocono Mountains, Lehigh River Gap, Jim Thorpe......

 

Dave... Have a son who is a year away from being a history teacher. One of our ideas is to ride during the summertime to historical places, where he will take photos and videos, bringing them back to the class, building a library of content over time, supplementing the textbooks and bringing a personal p-o-v. You're near ground zero of some places we want to see, including Gettysburg.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

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....

 

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.

 

How does one imbed HTML in a web page? I'm still at this.

 

EZE... Not sure of the question. What are you trying to do?

 

Ahhh. OK, will assume you have a map image you want to post, that it is on your hard drive somewhere.

Make your post and as you are doing so you will see an button option at the bottom of the screen "Manage Attachments". Clicking this will pop up a screen where you can browse your hard drive and select the map file you want to attach. When you then submit your reply your map image will be available for viewing.

Let me know if I can clarify anything, also, if you need help creating a map.

Steve

 

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.

 

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.

 

This is only a test.

 

A short film.http://turnhere.com/co_GoogleEarth.aspx?filmname=montauk

 

View attachment 1228 A short film.http://turnhere.com/co_GoogleEarth.aspx?filmname=montauk

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.

 

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!

 

Yes, I would give the edge to the Cherohala, for the duration, scenic pullouts, elevation change, and variety... tight curves/sweeping curves.

Plus, it's always nice to have a chow down place as a destination!

 

Lil and Steve, I'm glad you enjoyed it. How about another?
http://turnhere.com/co_GoogleEarth.aspx?filmname=ny_li_hamptons
Here is a fun ride. It involves very short ferry rides to cross Shelter Island.

 

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!!!!!

 

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."

 

Steve,
I was thinking that this thread is a great idea. I was also thinking it might be better to start a thread for each state or region for easier future look up. You dont have to be from the state, if you know of a good ride post it up in the appropriate thread. Opinions?

 

Interesting idea EZE. Let's consider how to do this, where to do it. Any suggestions?

 

Maybe put it under the member location registry?

 

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?