Vermont 100 may be one of the most renowned motorcycle roads in New England. I had the opportunity to ride it for the first time on a 132 mile segment from Waterbury to Wilmington. With it's beautiful scenery, wonderful small towns along the way, and nice sweeping curves, VT 100 is a route you can learn to love. However, it did DISAPPOINT!
The primary reason for this disappointment were the road conditions. Throughout the segment I rode, the pavement was uneven and the asphalt was deteriorating with cracks and the onset of potholes. These conditions took much away from the enjoyment of the ride. There was no evidence of any effort on the part of the Vermont Department of Transportation to correct these problems. If Vermont has a hard 09-10 winter, VT 100 will require a major effort to correct the road conditions. I hope that this does not happen.
If you do ride VT 100, you will have to spend some effort avoiding the cracks and dealing with the uneven pavement. On a group ride, I suggest you ride in file formation with riders following the track of the leader.
I would like to get back to VT 100, but, for now I'll seek out other good roads to ride.
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