US 250

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I've driven this route many , many times over the years, beginning in the mid-60s. I worked at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank back then and frequently drove from there to Charlottesville, VA. This was Route 250 from Bartow through Staunton & Waynesboro to Charlottesville. The road is twisty through the mountains with very brief stretches of straight roads and lightly traveled. I drove my '65 Pontiac GTO (a Royal Bobcat equipped with 2 big aircraft landing lights) and timed myself between Bartow and Staunton. After reaching Staunton there is too much traffic to continue with elan. In the late '60s I regularly drove my Ferrari 250GTE over the same route and found that my times were significantly better than the Pontiac even though it had a smaller engine and over 100 BHP less power. It was simply a fun drive with the sound of its V12 echoing back through the mountains. A word of caution- in the Fall, leaves accumulate on the pavement and they are slippery, especially when they are wet. Also, beware of big logging or coal trucks as the opportunities for passing safely are limited.

9 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I regularly drove between Green Bank and Charlottesville in the late '60s. Timed myself driving my '65 Pontiac GTO on US250 between Bartow and Staunton and later in my '63 Ferrari 250GTE. Pure fun hearing the sound of a V12 echoing back through the mountains. Route 33 is a nice drive, too.

15 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Absolutely the most fun ride I've ever had on a bike! Going through the G.W. Forest then down into Monterey. Then gas up and keep going up through the Monogahela Forest! AWESOME is all I can say!!