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From Motorcycle Adventures

This has been a particularly mild late fall so far, offering many riding opportunities. These late fall rides offer unique views not available in the more temperate seasons, without having to deal with the extreme cold of winter. Defoliated hillsides provide wonderful views of rock faces not normally visible. It becomes possible to look through hilltops to the vista's beyond, many of which are otherwise impossible to reach.

It is a great time of year to ride on those narrow back country single lane pavement and packed dirt roads, as normally the dense trees along many of these roads are particularly effective at blocking the view. Slower speeds involved on such roads allow longer riding times between warm up stops. Care does need to be taken as such roads are poorly maintained, particularly an issue if it is below freezing and/or the ground is frozen, which makes these roads a better late fall choice than winter.