These trips are full of fun facts, lies and wisdom – today, Terry taught me the proper way to open a banana – who knew?! Our last day was all about the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, a single-track trail with a 24-mile section open to motorcycles between October 1 and April 1.

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Still mostly full from dinner the previous night, we munched protein bars while packing the bikes before rolling on 8 (see what I did there, 4 bikes each with 2 wheels… well, I thought it was amusing) on section 1 of the MABDR.

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After eating breakfast at the Korner Shop Cafe in Franklin and picking up Subway sandwiches for lunch, we headed south on section 3 of the BDR in the George Washington National Forest.

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Friday morning, we scarfed down a tasty homecooked breakfast (thanks Laura) and caught up with Blair and Laura – our stay was too short, and we’re already planning a return visit! Stephanie and Janet headed home with the trucks and trailers, and Terry, Brian, Matt, and I started our ride. We packed lunches and rolled out in mid-50° sunny weather (our entire trip had lows in the 50s and highs in the upper 70s and no rain – insane for late October).

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On Thursday, October 26, Stephanie, Brian, and I headed out from Piney Flats (Brian came up from Florida on Wednesday). Matt and Janet left Kingsport and picked up Terry in Mendota, meeting us along our way to Penmerryl Farm in Greenville, VA.

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