Buffalo Farms & Thermoclines

The morning started out early and brisk.   Temperatures were flirting around the 40 degree mark - but only until we climbed Route 16 North (Back of the Dragon) and 40 degrees became 60 degrees, and back to 50 degrees all within a mile or two.  The twisties were quite challenging for me especially after a cup of luke-warm water labeled "coffee".  It was one spectacular view at the top, overlooking the valley and mountain range in the distance.

A quick stop for a Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel in Tazewell after conquering the Dragon's back - and we finally found our way to Route 61 where the riding was remarkable.  As was Route 220 and 250 right through the middle of Four National Forests - Cherokee, Jefferson, George Washington & Monongahela National Forest.  I'm fairly sure we crossed Potts Creek about 50 times - if we weren't following it to our east, it was running on the west.

We settled back into Elkins, WV and are one of the first guests at the Isaac Jackson Hotel, after a yummie plate of brisket at 1863 Grill washed down with a warm cinnamon roll and a cool glass of vodka.

By far the best roads and riding I've ever done.  One great trip coming to what I wish would never end.

283 Miles

Name: Thermolclines And Buffalo
Activity type: motor bike
Description: -
Total distance: 456.58 km (283.7 mi)
Total time: 7:15:10
Moving time: 7:06:05
Average speed: 62.95 km/h (39.1 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 64.29 km/h (39.9 mi/h)
Max speed: 141.30 km/h (87.8 mi/h)
Average pace: 0:57 min/km (1:32 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:56 min/km (1:30 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:25 min/km (0:41 min/mi)
Max elevation: 1273 m (4177 ft)
Min elevation: 323 m (1060 ft)
Elevation gain: 5553 m (18218 ft)
Max grade: 17 %
Min grade: -25 %
Recorded: 10/27/2014 8:58 AM