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<blockquote data-quote="Goodman4" data-source="post: 1433671" data-attributes="member: 28933"><p>We rode a "greatest hits" tour of popular NC (and nearby) roads this last week and Tammy asked me which one was the most technically challenging. Also, how do NC roads compare with the other US twisty roads? I've been contemplating that and am wondering what you guys think. </p><p></p><p>Factoring out traffic, what do you think the most challenging twisty road is? I think the big mountain ascents like Mt Evans and Pike's Peak were the most difficult rides I've done, but that is more due to elevation and the falling off the edge of the world dynamic. Sierra passes in California, Rocky Mtn passes in Colorado and the Beartooth in Wyoming are beautiful and sometimes scary due to heights, but I'm thinking they are not as technically challenging with back to back tight curves like NC roads. The Arkansas Ozarks has some challenging switchbacks but they are not long sections.</p><p></p><p>This week we rode the Snake, Cherohala, Dragon, Back of the Dragon, BRP, 80 south of BRP, 58 through Grayson Highlands, Moonshiner 28, 221 from Linville to Blowing Rock, the Suches Gauntlet, and Charley's Creek Rd this trip, but have also enjoyed the Rattler, Roan Mtn, Wayah Rd, and Little Switzerland 226A that come to mind right now.</p><p></p><p>I usually agree with the ratings of the many motorcycle sites on what are the "best roads" but that is often for scenery or other factors than technical challenge of the twisty-ness of the road. I guess any road is challenging at a higher speed than is reasonable, but I'm trying not to consider that.</p><p></p><p>My answer to Tammy for my opinion of the most challenging twisty we rode this trip (which likely will not be popular due to its hype) was the Dragon, followed by the Snake, 80, then 58 Grayson Highlands, then Back of the Dragon. I just love the layout of 129 with the way you can lock into a serpentine back and forth. </p><p></p><p>Whaddya think?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goodman4, post: 1433671, member: 28933"] We rode a "greatest hits" tour of popular NC (and nearby) roads this last week and Tammy asked me which one was the most technically challenging. Also, how do NC roads compare with the other US twisty roads? I've been contemplating that and am wondering what you guys think. Factoring out traffic, what do you think the most challenging twisty road is? I think the big mountain ascents like Mt Evans and Pike's Peak were the most difficult rides I've done, but that is more due to elevation and the falling off the edge of the world dynamic. Sierra passes in California, Rocky Mtn passes in Colorado and the Beartooth in Wyoming are beautiful and sometimes scary due to heights, but I'm thinking they are not as technically challenging with back to back tight curves like NC roads. The Arkansas Ozarks has some challenging switchbacks but they are not long sections. This week we rode the Snake, Cherohala, Dragon, Back of the Dragon, BRP, 80 south of BRP, 58 through Grayson Highlands, Moonshiner 28, 221 from Linville to Blowing Rock, the Suches Gauntlet, and Charley's Creek Rd this trip, but have also enjoyed the Rattler, Roan Mtn, Wayah Rd, and Little Switzerland 226A that come to mind right now. I usually agree with the ratings of the many motorcycle sites on what are the "best roads" but that is often for scenery or other factors than technical challenge of the twisty-ness of the road. I guess any road is challenging at a higher speed than is reasonable, but I'm trying not to consider that. My answer to Tammy for my opinion of the most challenging twisty we rode this trip (which likely will not be popular due to its hype) was the Dragon, followed by the Snake, 80, then 58 Grayson Highlands, then Back of the Dragon. I just love the layout of 129 with the way you can lock into a serpentine back and forth. Whaddya think? [/QUOTE]
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