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08-05-2011, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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08-06-2011, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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I would end up on 81 heading south. So what's the difference. I honestly don't care if it's 45. Nice leisurely pace, enjoy the scenery, and take some pics.
What's the difference between a normal speeding ticket and a federal speeding ticket? And I wonder how it works with CWP? |
08-06-2011, 09:33 PM | #3 |
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How much time to go from front royal to the brp? Looks like 100 miles...
so if true... about 3 hours... so that is fine... and it looks as of 18 months ago... right to carry in all national parks was recognized, as long as the state recognizes our cwp, which they do. |
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As far as the CWP, you might want to check out if they are a must reveal right away thing like Ohio. North Carolina is a must tell them as soon as reasonable state.
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08-06-2011, 10:42 PM | #5 | |
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Follow I81 down to waynesboro an extra 70 miles save yourself the hastle of dealing with the skyway and start fresh on the BRP. if you avoid the natural bridge and other distractions you can easily make it to the VA/NC border with plenty of time to spare. hell if you push it a little acording to google maps you can start early enough and hit little swiss in 9-10 hours on the BRP. http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=De...8,19,20,21&z=8
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08-06-2011, 11:11 PM | #6 | |
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The problem with the BRP is sometimes you may need to go way off the road to get gas. Remember, there is NO gas on the road itself. You have to get off the BRP to get gas.
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08-07-2011, 12:42 AM | #7 | |
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Thinking back to the trip we did, it probably would have been wise to look for gas way earlier than we did. Looking at the map, there are a ton of gas stations within 5 miles of the BRP. If I'm gonna do it again i would plot a gas station or two every 25-50 miles, and stop every 150 miles or so for gas, long before i would even need it. in fact a quick google search provides this link:
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US 250 - Milepost 0 US 220 - Milepost 121.4 NC 18 - Milepost 248.1 US 70 - Milepost 382.4 US 19 - Milepost 445.7 The ride to the rally would probably only need 2 stops, at US 220 and NC18, Little swiss is north of US 70 I'm figuring that the ride from Waynesboro to the VA/NC border should have taken us 5 hours of steady moving at the pace we were trying to set (steady 50-55), maybe 6 1/2 hours with breaks and stops, but it took us if I remember correctly about 10 hours because of holiday weekend traffic and the natural bridge detour. Then the ride from the border to little swiss should only be about 3 hours of steady riding, plus a 15 to 20 minute break in the middle and a few overlook stops.
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08-07-2011, 02:11 PM | #8 | ||
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As far as notice to LEO... michigan is the same way. My first words when the cop comes up to me. I know this drill. Quote:
My issue is timing. Thru skyline I have perfect timing. Without it, I either have 2 really long days or 1 long day and 2 really short days. I have printed the list. Will look at that when considering gas. |
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