Here's 7rider's write-up of the experience. http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...+Ridge+Parkway
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06-22-2011, 04:46 AM #1
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06-22-2011, 06:30 AM #2
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I would consider the amount of traffic in October. The roads become pretty congested during the fall with those going to see the leaf changes. My husband did it a few years back. He started in Virginia and rode the Skyline first. Most of the trip he was unsupported but he did meet up with a friend for the final part of the Parkway. We are from Florida and he definitely found the downhill portions the most terrifying.
"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride"~John F. Kennedy
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06-22-2011, 06:30 AM #3
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I live near the north end of the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 0, Afton, Virginia). I sometimes bike portions of the first 40 miles and always find it GORGEOUS, but challenging. For me, Parkway rides are hands-down the toughest rides I do. I'm not a newbie, but I'm a slow, so-so strong rider, so your mileage may vary quite a bit!
I dug out this link to an elevation guide for the Parkway, in case it will help you when you're planning your trip:
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/v.php?pg=15
There's a published guide to biking the Parkway but I haven't found it to be all that helpful. You're better off Googling for more first-hand reports like 7rider's.
Have fun planning!!
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