Triadelphia Road, Maryland

Triadelphia Road is a quiet backroad which loops off of MD 32, just west of Baltimore. The contributor relates that it is a "Fun route for novice riders since there's virtually no traffic." No doubt a good choice for experienced riders as well if you're in the area.

Sturgis Rally

The Sturgis (Black Hills) Rally officially begins this coming week. One the events on Monday, August 8th, is the Mayor's Ride. Mark Carstensen, the new Mayor of Sturgis, has obtained his motorcycle license and will borrow an H-D Road King in order to participate in the event. He has previous experience riding dirt bikes but this will be his first involvement in road riding.

Mayor Carstensen will also be available to officiate at weddings, which are common at the rally.

For Mayor Carstensen's comments on motorcycling and the rally logon to the Sturgis Rally Daily.

I commend Mayor Carstensen for his support of motorcycling and the Sturgis Rally and wish him, the City of Sturgis, and all the participants well for a safe and successfull rally.

State Route 3, Kentucky

SR 3 in the Eastern Highlands of Kentucky looks like a real winner. A rider from North Carolina describes it as a "Sweet little back road through the mountains, with lots of turns and elevation changes.". It starts in Louisa along the West Virginia state line. It is recommended that you stop at Kentucky's Pavieillon, at the intersection of SR 3 and US 23, which he relates "is a unique combination gas station/ice-cream shop/country music museum (honoring the locals who made it big), with plenty of rocking chairs out front for riders who want to take a cool break on a hot day." Check out the Paveillon's website, I'll think you'll agree.

SR 191, Pennsylvania

A rider from New York recently submitted PA 191 which takes you through the Pocono Mountains and the Upper Delaware River Scenic and Recreational Area. He stated that he "Found this one by mistake, but what a find." I completely agree.

I've ridden it several times and it is a road that I look at anytime I plan on heading north into New York. Once you cross the bridge to Hancock, NY, you have several options:

1) Take NY 97 to backtrack south along the Delaware and enjoy the infamous 'Hawks Nest' with it's spectacular views of the river.

2) Pickup NY 10 and experience the wonderful scenery provided by the Cannonsville Reservoir.

3) Catch NY 30 which is a great route through the heart of the Adirondack Mountains.

PA 191, along with anyone of the NY routes, will provide a good day of riding.

2012 Victory Lineup

Victory has announced its 2012 lineup of 15 models including 3 Ness Limited Edition models. Gone are the Kingpin 8-ball and Vision 8-ball. The price of the Vision Tour was dropped $2,200. For more information and photos, visit About.com's 2012 Victory Motorcycles Buyer's Guide.