Source: http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2011/05/gjvik-hosts-2011-vespa-world-days.html
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Friday, July 1, 2011
The 19 most Complex and Dangerous Roads in the World
Sure, it feels fantastic to traverse the vast stretches of the best roads in the world via adrenaline pumping speeds. How about a complicated road, one that twists and turns, or has downright congested traffic, or unforgiving terrain? They might give you a headache, but it sure feels good when you?ve conquered them. Here is the list of the world?s most complicated and dangerous roads.
Source: http://yourbikelife.com/blogs/shawn/19-most-complex-and-dangerous-roads-world
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The 19 most Complex and Dangerous Roads in the World
Sure, it feels fantastic to traverse the vast stretches of the best roads in the world via adrenaline pumping speeds. How about a complicated road, one that twists and turns, or has downright congested traffic, or unforgiving terrain? They might give you a headache, but it sure feels good when you?ve conquered them. Here is the list of the world?s most complicated and dangerous roads.
Source: http://yourbikelife.com/blogs/shawn/19-most-complex-and-dangerous-roads-world
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Kawasakis cometh
Finally. The last of the four big Japanese players has entered India. The Bajaj-Kawasaki relationship has, of late, worked better abroad for both than really in India. And in India, the almost complete disappearance of the Kawasaki and Bajaj's obvious ability to develop bikes has created a strange dynamic that is very much at odds with where the whole thing began in 1984.
Well, finally, they all seem to be heading in the direction they're supposed to. Rajiv Bajaj said at the media event that Bajaj will focus on its products - the Pulsar/Avenger bikes that will sustain the bottom of the ProBiking pyramid - a pragmatic, even shrewd choice. This doesn't mean that the rumoured twin-cylinder Pulsar isn't coming. It just means that Bajaj-Kawasaki-KTM are working towards offering the complete spectrum of motorcycles without stepping on each others toes. This is beneficial to all - initially. Once the big bike market gets going, then internal cannibalisation and so forth can happen. Again, historically, Bajaj is one of the few Indian bike makers who has not been afraid to let its own bikes take sales away from others in its own lineup.
What does this mean for you? The Ninja 250 has established two things - that big bikes will sell and the segment will continue to grow. And secondly, assembly operations can be made to work in India with significant duty savings. India Kawasaki Motors, the new company, will liaise with Bajaj who will assemble a growing number of CKDs at their Chakan facility. Some motorcycles - the 800cc plus ones - will come in as CBUs and directly complete with the likes of the R1 and the Fireblade.
However, the action will be in the sub-800cc segment where, for instance, a mid-displacement naked or cruiser could easily be assembled and be ready to roll out of the showrooms at prices from Rs 5 to 7 lakh - way lower than most other big bikes on the market.
Indian Kawasaki Motors is expected to have its first bike (Ninja 250 aside) in the market by June 2010, and they've said it will be a supersport. Kawasaki's range doesn't have too many of those - there's the ZX-6R, ZX-10R and ZX-14. Since assembly and CKD are the big words at this announcement, I have to assume that it will be the smaller bike. Although given the over 800cc status of both of the others, the 10 and the 14 would simply be easier to launch.
However, there are some other (non-supersport) Kawasakis that are truly of Indian interest. Take the Kawasaki's Versys based series of 650cc twins. Any and all of them would be great on Indian roads. They'd be fast enough, easy enough and desirable enough. Me? I've long held that the R6 would be my perfect Indian ride - very personal decision, that - and if Yamaha were not to be progressive enough, I certainly wouldn't mind riding a ZX-6R. How about you?
Better yet, this will probably end up forcing Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki to consider Indian assembly and homologation, something they've been very standoffish about so far.
Interesting times lie ahead.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rearset/~3/kDdiVRrgUdg/kawasakis-cometh.html
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Where have I been?
As I said earlier, it's become harder and harder to find the time to blog. I must apologise to all the regular readers who have inspired me to continue to write here.
Since August 1, 2008, the last real post until these, I've changed jobs, moved to another place and it's even busier than before. However, I'm expecting to end up with an even more pronounced online presence, as you shall see shortly. As an extension of that process, I'm considering integrating the blog, archives and all, into that 'online presence.' I'd deeply appreciate it if you could write back and tell me what you think of that kind of a move. My idea is that once the blog becomes part of my official duties, my freedom to post frequently will become less of an issue. Which means I can write more, and whenever I like. And no one can object, since it is, after all, official work.
I will, of course, endeavour to not let the 'rules' that come with an official blog to alter or curtail the freedoms this blog has enjoyed, or for that matter, the sort of content that I've posted here.
What say you?
Since August 1, 2008, the last real post until these, I've changed jobs, moved to another place and it's even busier than before. However, I'm expecting to end up with an even more pronounced online presence, as you shall see shortly. As an extension of that process, I'm considering integrating the blog, archives and all, into that 'online presence.' I'd deeply appreciate it if you could write back and tell me what you think of that kind of a move. My idea is that once the blog becomes part of my official duties, my freedom to post frequently will become less of an issue. Which means I can write more, and whenever I like. And no one can object, since it is, after all, official work.
I will, of course, endeavour to not let the 'rules' that come with an official blog to alter or curtail the freedoms this blog has enjoyed, or for that matter, the sort of content that I've posted here.
What say you?
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rearset/~3/GwP5Ysb-q_w/where-have-i-been.html
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Lost Roads: Sneedville TN.
I left home about 10:00 AM. The temperature was in the high 40's, the skies were gray and overcast. The weather guys said it would be sunny. I figure he pretty much didn't have a clue. No rain but sun was a rarity the entire day. It's a good day for photographic work.
I start my journey as I always do these days: I photograph my trip meter.
PHOTO CAPTION: Speedo start of trip.
Riding west on I-26 to Gate City VA. and US-23 North to US 421/58 West. Once I'm on US-58 West, I know I will be looking out for SR-600 and the start of my Lost Road Ride. I almost missed it! I thought I would find it further west than I did. If not for the car turning ahead of me...I 'm sure I would have missed it!
The problem with this? I wasn't prepared. I thought I would have more time to buy fuel. When I found VA-600, I already had 53 miles on the Lil Girl. I decided to chance it. I know she should get about 90 miles before I was sucking air...and while I did not really study the map before I left, I figured "Hey, there is gonna be a gas station around here somewhere..." uh huh... right. 60 miles gone, 65....70. I stopped to drag out a map. Something I don't usually do, but I wanted to be sure I shouldn't be knocking on the door of a farmer out here...rather than sitting on the side of a lonely 2 lane road. Before I could get the map, a pick-up truck truck stopped and asked if all was well. I asked the guy if there was a gas station within 10 miles. He smiles and tells me of a store ahead, it had no gas but they could tell me where the closest station was. It was 3 miles ahead. This guy was not from around here, he was going home after having bagged his buck. This day was the opening season and he got his boy.
IMAGE CAPTION: Bagged deer at the check station
IMAGE CAPTION: Wildlife check station and convenience store
This is a really nice country store, housing a small restaurant, a wild life game check station, and a convenience store. The inside was quaint with wood floors and heavy wood old time shelving. It smelled good in there, but I was on a mission. Gas, photos...LOST ROADS!
IMAGE CAPTION: Old barn and weathered wood
Almost as soon as I round the corner and head toward Sneedville and the closest gas station (ten miles away) I find an old barn with great weathered wood to capture with the lens. It's not as dramatic in these photos as it should be...I was/am disappointed. I'm in Kyles Ford, TN.
IMAGE CAPTION: couldn't hit the broadside of a barn?
IMAGE CAPTION: barn door?
Oh, by the way...I had crossed over into TN about 1/8 mile before I found the wildlife check station. The name of the road changed to TN-33 South. I find the gas station, I've got 80 miles showing on the trip meter and the pump says I had .06 gas left. Whew...I love riding my little sporty with her 2.3 gallon tank! This store also served hot food. I pumped my gas, moved my bike and ordered a hamburger. Oh it was sooo good!
IMAGE CAPTION: 80 MILES DOWN WITH .06 AND FUMES LEFT TO GO.
I had found Sneedsville. As I rode into town on their main street, I stopped to photograph their court house. It's a stately structure for a town this size. I liked the architecture of the building.
IMAGE CAPTION: Court House in Sneedville
I found the jail museum easily enough, it is on Jail Street...the next block over. It was closed. What a bummer the sign says it's open 2 days a week (both of them weekdays. No weekends.) Oh, and once October is over, it's not open at all. If you want to visit, you must call for an appointment. OK, I should have read the fine print.
IMAGE CAPTION: Jail of Sneedville sign.
As I'm leaving town, I see this bright red structure with the quilt design on it. I like this design on this red building as a back drop for my bike...
IMAGE CAPTION: closed business, red background, and my Lil Girl
Leaving Sneedville on TN-33 you will cross over the Clinch River and come to a "T". Here if you turn right you will find yourself on TN-31 south. This road appears to have one very twisty section on it as you wind your way toward TN-11, it appears to be called "The Treadway". Makes it sound pretty good huh? I didn't go that way. I tipped my bike to the left and followed TN-66 south. I've been on the lower half of TN-66 and found it to be a lot of fun. I've been wanting to explore the upper part of 66 for almost 18 months. It's high time to do so. WHAT A GREAT TWISTY ROAD FOR EXPLORING!
I came across a few "CENTURY FARMS" At one, yes...I stopped to photograph a few out buildings.
IMAGE CAPTION: Century Farm Out Buildings
IMAGE CAPTION: Sign for the Century Farm
IMAGE CAPTION: More outbuildings
You'll find this farm at an area on TN-66 called Stony Gap. TN.-66 is a nice twisting road leading south to RT-11W and back home. It rises to the mountain tops a few times and descends into the valleys below. The sharp twists and turns will test the experienced rider as well as the new rider. It's a road worthy of seeing. Along the way, just before I turned off TN-66 I found this piece of property. It contained so many great shots, but there wasn't a safe place to pull off the road to capture them. I took the chance here after turning around and I got this great shot. Best one of the day I think!
IMAGE CAPTION: best shot of the day on TN. 66.
It's early, I want to continue to explore new roads, so I turn off on Caney Creek Road. I didn't know where it would lead, how long it was, or what conditions I would find. As it turns out, it was rather tame and only lead me to TN-70. But I did find some cool things here!
IMAGE CAPTION: Roadside wonder...
IMAGE CAPTION: I'm a fan of Corvettes...
I soon found my way to TN-347 East. I cruised a few back roads, can't remember the names, and I found this great shot!
IMAGE CAPTION: Lost roads and forgotten cars
The rest of the the ride home is uneventful...when I rolled into my driveway, I had 173 miles racked up. It was another great day y'all!
Now, it's time for YOU to ride some LOST ROADS!
Till next time .... ride well, be well....
I start my journey as I always do these days: I photograph my trip meter.
PHOTO CAPTION: Speedo start of trip.
Riding west on I-26 to Gate City VA. and US-23 North to US 421/58 West. Once I'm on US-58 West, I know I will be looking out for SR-600 and the start of my Lost Road Ride. I almost missed it! I thought I would find it further west than I did. If not for the car turning ahead of me...I 'm sure I would have missed it!
The problem with this? I wasn't prepared. I thought I would have more time to buy fuel. When I found VA-600, I already had 53 miles on the Lil Girl. I decided to chance it. I know she should get about 90 miles before I was sucking air...and while I did not really study the map before I left, I figured "Hey, there is gonna be a gas station around here somewhere..." uh huh... right. 60 miles gone, 65....70. I stopped to drag out a map. Something I don't usually do, but I wanted to be sure I shouldn't be knocking on the door of a farmer out here...rather than sitting on the side of a lonely 2 lane road. Before I could get the map, a pick-up truck truck stopped and asked if all was well. I asked the guy if there was a gas station within 10 miles. He smiles and tells me of a store ahead, it had no gas but they could tell me where the closest station was. It was 3 miles ahead. This guy was not from around here, he was going home after having bagged his buck. This day was the opening season and he got his boy.
IMAGE CAPTION: Bagged deer at the check station
IMAGE CAPTION: Wildlife check station and convenience store
This is a really nice country store, housing a small restaurant, a wild life game check station, and a convenience store. The inside was quaint with wood floors and heavy wood old time shelving. It smelled good in there, but I was on a mission. Gas, photos...LOST ROADS!
IMAGE CAPTION: Old barn and weathered wood
Almost as soon as I round the corner and head toward Sneedville and the closest gas station (ten miles away) I find an old barn with great weathered wood to capture with the lens. It's not as dramatic in these photos as it should be...I was/am disappointed. I'm in Kyles Ford, TN.
IMAGE CAPTION: couldn't hit the broadside of a barn?
IMAGE CAPTION: barn door?
Oh, by the way...I had crossed over into TN about 1/8 mile before I found the wildlife check station. The name of the road changed to TN-33 South. I find the gas station, I've got 80 miles showing on the trip meter and the pump says I had .06 gas left. Whew...I love riding my little sporty with her 2.3 gallon tank! This store also served hot food. I pumped my gas, moved my bike and ordered a hamburger. Oh it was sooo good!
IMAGE CAPTION: 80 MILES DOWN WITH .06 AND FUMES LEFT TO GO.
I had found Sneedsville. As I rode into town on their main street, I stopped to photograph their court house. It's a stately structure for a town this size. I liked the architecture of the building.
IMAGE CAPTION: Court House in Sneedville
I found the jail museum easily enough, it is on Jail Street...the next block over. It was closed. What a bummer the sign says it's open 2 days a week (both of them weekdays. No weekends.) Oh, and once October is over, it's not open at all. If you want to visit, you must call for an appointment. OK, I should have read the fine print.
IMAGE CAPTION: Jail of Sneedville sign.
As I'm leaving town, I see this bright red structure with the quilt design on it. I like this design on this red building as a back drop for my bike...
IMAGE CAPTION: closed business, red background, and my Lil Girl
Leaving Sneedville on TN-33 you will cross over the Clinch River and come to a "T". Here if you turn right you will find yourself on TN-31 south. This road appears to have one very twisty section on it as you wind your way toward TN-11, it appears to be called "The Treadway". Makes it sound pretty good huh? I didn't go that way. I tipped my bike to the left and followed TN-66 south. I've been on the lower half of TN-66 and found it to be a lot of fun. I've been wanting to explore the upper part of 66 for almost 18 months. It's high time to do so. WHAT A GREAT TWISTY ROAD FOR EXPLORING!
I came across a few "CENTURY FARMS" At one, yes...I stopped to photograph a few out buildings.
IMAGE CAPTION: Century Farm Out Buildings
IMAGE CAPTION: Sign for the Century Farm
IMAGE CAPTION: More outbuildings
You'll find this farm at an area on TN-66 called Stony Gap. TN.-66 is a nice twisting road leading south to RT-11W and back home. It rises to the mountain tops a few times and descends into the valleys below. The sharp twists and turns will test the experienced rider as well as the new rider. It's a road worthy of seeing. Along the way, just before I turned off TN-66 I found this piece of property. It contained so many great shots, but there wasn't a safe place to pull off the road to capture them. I took the chance here after turning around and I got this great shot. Best one of the day I think!
IMAGE CAPTION: best shot of the day on TN. 66.It's early, I want to continue to explore new roads, so I turn off on Caney Creek Road. I didn't know where it would lead, how long it was, or what conditions I would find. As it turns out, it was rather tame and only lead me to TN-70. But I did find some cool things here!
IMAGE CAPTION: Roadside wonder...
IMAGE CAPTION: I'm a fan of Corvettes...
I soon found my way to TN-347 East. I cruised a few back roads, can't remember the names, and I found this great shot!
IMAGE CAPTION: Lost roads and forgotten cars
The rest of the the ride home is uneventful...when I rolled into my driveway, I had 173 miles racked up. It was another great day y'all!
Now, it's time for YOU to ride some LOST ROADS!
Till next time .... ride well, be well....
Source: http://chessiestales.blogspot.com/2010/11/lost-roads-sneedville-tn.html
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