For three weeks my bride has been in Virginia opening a new office for her company. She is soon to return, so last night I pulled out my trusty atlas to determine her best route home. As I began looking at the many unexplored roads in Virginia, and West Virginia, I had the sudden urge to don my riding gear and take off. (Dream sequence begins here…) I was touring the twisties through the Alleghenies, in and out of small towns like Mt. Hope, Piney View, Briar Knob, and Shady Springs. Stopping for coffee and pie at Sally Mae’s cafe while listening to the locals tell the stories they have told a thousand times before. My trip was suddenly interrupted by my cell phone ringing but be assured it won’t be long before I am taking this trip.
Tags: , touring, West Virginia
6:24 Wednesday morning and the snow is falling gently to the already frozen earth. Forecasters are predicting about 2″ of the powder, a minor inconvenience for area commuters. But the current weather conditions did prompt my thinking about some of the inclement conditions I have ridden my bike in. Last August, Jonathan and I, spent the weekend in West Virginia. We experienced perfect riding conditions on Saturday, but Sunday was a different tale. We awakened about 6:00 a.m. and began our 5 hour trip home. Only an hour into the ride, the skies darkened and the heavens unleashed a magnificent display of it’s power. We traveled the remaining 250 miles in a relentless and driving rain. Let’s just say we were glad to get home that evening.
What’s the worst weather you have ever ridden in?
Tags: Riding, West Virginia
