please do.

There are more riding options on the North Carolina side of the mountains.

As I mentioned the Blue Ridge Parkway is nice (at least at the southern end). The grades generally don't exceed 5-6%, wide sweeping turns, low traffic (except during peak times) and great scenery.

Other nearby roads can also be nice. For example, here are routes around Sylva, NC.

http://www.motionmakersbikes.com/area_ride_maps.html

There are several nice places to see and/or cycle near Asheville (Mount Mitchell, Lake Lure, etc.).

Roads in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park would be nice, but the traffic is too annoying unless you ride early morning on weekdays.

I understand there's good riding around Boone, NC, but I've never been there (except to Roan Mountain, on the Tennessee side).

The Cherohala Skyway is a challenging adventure. Typically very light traffic except when the motorcyclists invade on the weekends and holidays.

http://www.cherohala.com/

BREAKING NEWS: I just heard thunder! It actually might rain.

I could have been the owner of an Addict. There's someone selling a frameset with a minor repair here for a good price but it's the early 08 version with the press-fit bearings that are Shimano only, and the groupset I'd be swapping on is Campy. Ah well...

It's raining here!

Hey pcad, I just went to the beach and my mom told me not to lose anymore weight.

I feel like you now. We'll show them.

Also that crashing video makes me think - if there's a crash and you aren't in it - you just keep going?

Yes. In fact, some people attack at the sound of a crash.

That just seems like bad etiquette, but whatever.

Other thing: Any need to bring a tube in jersey? I'm guessing not.

If you flat in a race, you are done. Some bring tubes for RRs just so that they can make it home. No need to bring one tomorrow.

I knew the banning of Razor was too good to be true.

I have an actual business to run you know. I was in the Big Apple today seeing a client. On the motorcycle. It was fun.

Stupid cagers.

If it is at the end (where they often are) If I am behind it I don't go all out. Just kinda pedal thru the line.

Also at the end (if you make it) you generally take a cool down lap. Don't stop once you pass the finish.

+1 don't pin your number on that poorly ;)

Welcome back razor. I Missed you.

Uh huh.

I'll be in the big apple this weekend. Watch out for me Pcaddy.

Why are you not asking the friendly experts in the 33?

Who will have the most Fredtacular meltdown this weekend: mzeffex racing or coasting on the century ride? I may be able to detect the radiation all the way from here.

Maybe we should start a pool on Coasting's time.... say 15 minute windows.

I'll take 5:45 - 6:00... it is flat right?

I have been to Boone , without a bike, for work. I did get to drive up some of the more popular routes. up old Grandfather etc. Some of them I had a hard time getting up in the rental car. Thanks for posting those other routes they look tough, perfect.

Thats cold....................6:30-6:45 I think there is some climbing.

you need a stickectomy.

There can't be any real climbs there--just soft rolling stuff.

Ridding time only? I'll go with 6:45-7:00

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On Versus they just said 'Americans like winners.'

Where does that leave us here on the Addiction thread on BF?