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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Nice scenic ride through the countryside with occasional views of the Mississippi River. Lots of hills and curves. Most of the road is not lined.Nice shortcut to Galena.
2002
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Vito
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
When traveling Northwest from Savanna, going through Hanover, watch for sign to Ski Area (on your left). This is where you pick up Blackjack Road. Road quality is fair to good. Watch for aggressive drivers/riders coming from opposite direction on the twisty road. Great ride!
2016
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Sabre21c@yahoo.com
45 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Nice road to take going to Savana, some nice curves and rolling hills. Have rode it several times.
2005
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je1hoss
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Want a few more turns and hills? Leave Rt. 84 in Hanover at Plateau st. this will turn into Monroe and then E. Hanover Rd., turn right on Derinda rd. this will turn into Scenic Ridge Rd. and 5th St. and Weber St. Then Clay st., at stop sign turn left, you are in Savanna. Enjoy!
2009
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Vito
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Fun and exciting road. While not "The Tail of the Dragon", it is a twisty, curvy road with great scenery and certainly one of the very best roads in Illinois if not the whole Midwest. The road is only moderately well maintained, with no shoulders, a fair amount of debris and gravel on the road, and an almost invisible center stripe. Despite the 55 posted speed limit, I rarely went over 45 on my two-up heavy cruiser, and was passed only once (by a car) and was catching up to a few other motorcycle riders when I reached Galena. For me, this was the highlight of a 212 mile round trip from Rockford. I started by taking Hwy 2 south along the Rock River to Oregon, Hwy 64 west to Savanna, Hwy 84 north to Hanover, and Blackjack Road to Galena, then Hwy 20 all the way back to Rockford. Hwy 20 is a nice road, especially the parts nearer to Galena. Had a nice lunch in Galena at Durty Gurty's for a total riding day of about 6 hours.
2013
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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
I was very excited when I saw this posting, in Oct I went. Savannah is a beautiful town and 84 is a nice ride, however once I made the turn at Hanover onto Blackjack rd. I didn't get very far, the road was out and rough. But it was very scenic.
2010
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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Good road, it can be taken at around 75mph if you're comfortable because most of the turns are long and sweeping. There are a few times you really need to slow down for sharp curves, though.
2005
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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
Rode this route on 9/28/10. I was very smooth and fun. No debris today...
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Guest
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
very scenic road but not a great road for riding. you got to wach all the corners for debris amd it has random patches of gravel. plenty of hill and twists. gave it a 6 due to the road condition.
2007
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Andrew ONeal
30 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Nice ride. Scenic countryside. Very enjoyable and a good number of twisties. If you're riding in the Galena area this is definitely one of the roads you should hit.
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Jenn Jones
52 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Great, beautiful scenery!
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FLHRCI03
217 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Savanna is a fun town be sure to s=visit the museum
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SoulBait
66 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
For IL it's a 5 star. One of the best routes left in IL that isn't flooded with idiots!
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MarkAlsip
73 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I found and rode this one thanks to this website. It was excellent and reminiscent of Tail of the Dragon in terrain and danger at the edge of the roads. Be careful and take it slow. Blind turns and unforgiving if you need the shoulder. Road was closed due to a biker down on my 1st trip down this.
Thank you to the adder for this one!
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Illinois_Minion
30 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Allow yourself time to stop in Galena for some site seeing on foot. Or a food break.
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JP Riley
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Some of the best riding IL has to offer. Definately not for newbies.
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