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Galloper

Member Since : February 23, 2005
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Region : North East England, United Kingdom
Motorcycle : Kawasaki ZR7S
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Latest Entries By This User

SS7 : Potenza - Matera ( Appian Way )

Basilicata/Calabria > Italy > Europe
June 14, 2007 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road

4.0

S7 from Potenza to Matera, via Tricarico and Grassana. It follows the Roman Appian Way. One of the most enjoyable and scenic routes in the area. Its a bit difficult to find coming out of Potenza so take the main autovia the 407 and then follow signs for Tricorico. Matera is a very attractive town and well worth a visit.

CA 299 : Redding - Eureka

CA - DelNorte/Siskiyou/Mo... > California > United States > America
October 13, 2006 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road

4.5

Highway 299 is a great ride. To make it even better, join it up with Highway 36 to gie a good circular day out of just over 300 miles.

US 129 : Robbinsville - Maryville ( Deal's Gap - Tail of The Dragon )

NC - Cherokee/Graham/Clay... > North Carolina > United States > America
May 11, 2006 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road

4.4

Deal's Gap is THE twistiest road in the Southeastern US. Their claim to fame is, "311 curves in 11 miles". It is a constant playground for bikers of all kinds complete with a biker-friendly campground at the North Carolina starting point. A variety of hairpin turns will keep any motorcyclist's eyes wide open. People from all over North America come here just to ride "The Dragon". Recently though, it has become so popular that the police presence is heavy. Be sure not to cross the yellow line and they'll leave you alone. The cops are around most heavily on the weekends as there are hundreds of motorcycles that come through. Not only is "The Dragon" worth riding, ANY road you pick in this area will be beautiful with long sweeping curves and breathtaking views.

S429 : Poggibonsi - Castelina in Chianti

Umbria/Toscana/Marche > Italy > Europe
March 23, 2006 - 3 star route rating Motorcycle Road

3.0

The lower part of the route is fairly ordinary but the final section is really pretty and great riding. Once you get to Castellina, there are plenty of other enjoyable rides.

E74 / Col de Tende / N204 / SS20 : Cuneo - Tende - Ventimiglia

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Az... > France > Europe
October 30, 2005 - 4 star route rating Motorcycle Road

4.1

This road winds through a spectacular gorge, some fast sweepy sections and a great set of hairpins. watch out for the 'tunnel du tende, a long, dark, narrow and bumpy tunnel with artics coming down the middle of the road at you. Apart from that, a blinder of a road and a great way to get to the Med, or even better, turn off at Breil and take the D2204 to Sospel and Nice.