Steve S Posted October 12, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Hello Fellow Venture Riders. Patricia and I are home after a 7-day, 1800-mile trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah Valley on Skyline Drive. We were blessed with wonderful weather as we traveled up through N. Carolina and Virginia. After reaching Front Royal at the north end of Skyline Drive, we rode across W, Virginia and Ohio to Maysville Kentucky. We went to Maysville so we could ride back across KY on US 68 to our home in Hopkinsville. The one downside of the trip was that I have realized it will probably be the last trip we will be able to make on the bike. The balance issues when stopped are getting worse so we decided that any future trips will be on the trike. However, we are blessed with a wonderful last trip on the bike. I will keep the bike for future solo trips with my riding buddy. Steve Edited October 12, 2022 by Steve S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted October 12, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2022 Hey Steve, Glad to hear your ride went well. That is a great ride, the wife and I did it a few years back. We started in Front Royal and rode down all the way to Maggie Valley. Turned out to be one of the hottest weeks of that year so we took a little beating from the heat but I would do it again if I get the chance. we've been talking about a trike but just talk at this point. Enjoy the trike Ride safe Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted October 12, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2022 We've traveled the BRP/Sky Line end to end several times. We both love it. Bad knees and vertigo moved me to a trike back in 2014. Vertigo and two wheels can get real interesting. We miss the two wheels but we love the trike as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted October 12, 2022 Share #4 Posted October 12, 2022 6 hours ago, Steve S said: The balance issues when stopped are getting worse so we decided that any future trips will be on the trike. Steve You wouldn't by any chance be taking lisinopril for blood pressure would you? After taking it for several years I developed severe balance issues that went away when I switched to another bp med. Freebird had the same experience I believe. Lisinopril is synthetic viper poison but it's effective and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted October 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, BlueSky said: I'm taking blood pressure meds, but it isn't that. However, that could still contribute to the problem. I firmly believe old age, numerous surgeries and bad hips and knees are the biggest problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted October 13, 2022 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2022 15 days ago I had a total hip joint replacement. The last two weeks haven't been fun, but I'm walking around unsupported now with no pain. The good surgeons are amazing. If you need one, go for it. I'm 78 and I'm looking forward to riding again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted October 13, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 13, 2022 Sounds like you had a great trip. I was hoping to get one in before the weather gets nasty but doesn't look like it's going to happen,. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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