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pbgunrunner
08-31-2007, 01:11 AM
Hi, I just worked out a deal to pick up a bike in Jacksonville, NC and I get to ride back to Peoria, IL. Of course Im going to experience the dragon on the way! Any NC locals have advice on the best way to get from Jacksonville to Deal's Gap? I have3-4 days to make it from Jacksonville, NC to home and this will be my fist time in this area. I will have a GPS so Im not too worried about getting lost, of course I prefer fun roads and Ill take the longer trip to ride them! Any and all advice is appreciated! Ill be leaving early next week. Thanks! -chad
batguano
08-31-2007, 09:15 AM
Hi, I just worked out a deal to pick up a bike in Jacksonville, NC and I get to ride back to Peoria, IL. Of course Im going to experience the dragon on the way! Any NC locals have advice on the best way to get from Jacksonville to Deal's Gap? I have3-4 days to make it from Jacksonville, NC to home and this will be my fist time in this area. I will have a GPS so Im not too worried about getting lost, of course I prefer fun roads and Ill take the longer trip to ride them! Any and all advice is appreciated! Ill be leaving early next week. Thanks! -chad



I would go 24 to I 40 past Asheville to the cut off at Canton on 19.

That is one long ride however. Good luck. :cool: