The topography of Pennsylvania lends itself to two distinct types of secondary (non-interstate) highways – mountain roads and valley roads. Mountain roads traverse the numerous long mountain ridges that cut a curved diagonal across the state – these generally have a North/South tac which dictates the mountaing climbing necessity. As a result – they offer [...]
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PA 655 is one of my favorites – it is a pleasure to ride from start to finish, offering over 90 miles of enjoyment. In order to qualify as a great motorcycle road (IMHO), it must be relatively free of traffic, stop lights, stop signs, driveways and intersections. While PA655 does have a few stop [...]
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This 150+ mile route takes you in a circle just North of Williamsport – an area that (IMHO) is one of the very best motorcycle road hunting grounds anywhere in Pennsylvania. There are many great roads in this area and I will blog about them in the future, (Lord willing) which explains the “(#1) ” in the [...]
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PA 233, like so many other PA state roads, has multiple personalities. It consists of varied pavement types and quality – and it offers plenty of curves, a few tight corners and a good measure of mountain climbing too. This road meets my standard of providing at least 50 quality miles in the saddle [...]
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If someone asked me what one road is the single best “value” of all the roads in Pennsylvania – I would answer “PA 44” without reservation or hesitation. The reasons are many:
Between Jersey Shore and Coudersport – it offers 60+ miles without even one stop sign and almost no driveways or intersections to speak-of;
Much of [...]
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by Brad Morgan
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Touring
Pennsylvania is one of the better states to live for a motorcycle riding enthusiast. Its rugged terrain, vast forest land, and over 120,000 miles of paved roads provide an endless supply of worthy two-wheeled tours.
In my opinion, the real “sweet spot” for the best riding experiences can be found within an [...]
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