Originally Posted by
cyclinfool
I have fond memories of the BRP from when I lived in VA. I will never forget the ride my brother and I took back around 1982 - bikes loaded with full camping gear we headed off from Roanoke to the Peaks of Otter where we camped for the night and then road back the next day. Beautiful this time of year - but HHH in late July & Aug.
Later this summer I will be riding from Leesville Lake up through Bedford to the Peaks of Otter. About 70 miles with 8K of climbing. I grew up in Va and, used to hike up the Peaks and camp out on top. Of course this was years ago and, the rangers will not allow this today. Its an awesome sight though, sitting up there at night and looking at the faint glow from towns many miles away.
I'll also be in the Finger Lakes area for some riding in late August. Is this near your habitat? This is suppose to be a great riding area and, I'm looking forward to it.