State Route 74 in Colorado is also known as Bear Creek Road. Besides being twisty, a rider from Littleton explained that it "Takes you past Red Rocks and some wonderful scenery." As it's name implies, SR 74 follows along the Bear Creek.
This 11 mile stretch of SR 74 runs between Morrison and Evergreen and is just west of the Denver metropolitan area.
Old Hill City Road is unique in that it follows and crosses the railroad tracks 14 times of the 1880 Train, a vintage steam engine. Contributed by Jeff Marchitto, he describes Old Hill City Road as "a twisty, scenic ride which serves as a very handy and fun crossover between Hill City and Keystone."
You could use Old Hill City Road as an alternative to US 16 or combine the two for a nice loop. At the Keystone end it is only a few miles to Mount Rushmore.
Hopkins Hill Road is located just west of Warwick, but the contributor say that it has an "Unusually rural feeling for RI (like some back roads of NH or Maine)." He also noted that Hopkins Hill Road "will test your curve negotiation skills."
It is only 8 miles in length but it is a road you might want to turn around and do it again. Looks like a good road to seek out if you are in the area.
About.com has posted an article on How to Save Gas on a Motorcycle. It provides 10 tips to improve your miles per gallon (mpg). Besides making common sense, many will help you 'keep the rubber on the road' and improve the pleasure of your ride.
Here is another tip: While scanning 5 seconds down the road, if I observe a red light, I back off the throttle and coast (in gear) to the light. More often then not, the light turns green before I reach the intersection.
Do you have a tip to increase mpg you would like to share?
River Road, AKA Buck River Road, is located 5 miles north of Blakeslee in the Pocono Mountains. Submitted by Charles Peterson, he describes it as "a beautiful country ride through: state game lands, the quaint little town of Thornhurst, and along the upper Lehigh River. Use caution on the turns--several are tight and poorly banked. This road is somewhat difficult to find at each end but a ride well worth the effort after getting there."
