Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway without a lid

Photos and article by FastFred Ruddock

Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway my way without a helmet or care. The skies were cloudy and overcast but the riding weather was excellent. I want to do this ride again when the weather is cool and skies are clear. I was told by park officials that the road is closed near mile post 400 due to a landslide. In case you are wondering mile marker 400 is in Western North Carolina. The Virginia stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway was a nice country ride with ample places to camp and a few places to eat.

FastFred at Pine Tree Overlook	FastFred at Rakes Mill Pond	Dam at Rakes Mill Pond
Rakes Mill Pond Dam	Rakes Mill Pond	Marbry Mill and pond
	Mabry Mill on Blue Ride Parkway

This helmet free ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway was the perfect way to finish the Sons of Liberty Riders TEA Party weekend. I departed the Blue Ridge Parkway near the NC/VA state line and rode faster on I-77 where I finally encountered some cooling rain. Would you like to be part of an organized ride from one end of the Blue Ridge to the other?