ARKIES....I need some advice

[ferg]

My wife and I are considering riding up to the Talimena Trail next weekend.
We triked the bike about a month ago, and want to get some experience on twisties. We are new to triking, so we are looking to start out fairly easy until we get our feet wet.
I am sure you guys that ride the area know of some places to stay and visit?
Thanks in advance for all your help.

Wayne

 

[mhgoldwing]

Use this link to plan your Arkansas trip. Basically, pick any road in NW Ar. and go ride. Until you get familiar with the trike in these twisties I would suggest you stick to the posted speed limit until you don't have to think about what you're doing. Have fun.

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/

 

[Ozarkryder]

Talimena is a good ride, pretty curvy and great scenery. Lots of places to pull off and enjoy it.
In the Arkansas end of the parkway you'll be in Mena - to the east on I-40 is Ozark, the southern end of the Pig Trail, AKA Hwy 23. If you are feeling brave, you might try it, but it is very twisty. Riding up old 71 is a good ride, again from Mena on I-40 to Alma and up 71 to Fayeteville. http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/motorcycling/scenic-71-loop/

wherever you ride, remember to ride your own ride, and hav fun!

 

[ferg]

Thanks for the links. We plan on staying in Mena Friday night, riding the trail Sat. and coming back Sun. We're really excited to be going on our first twistie ride. Is that heavily traveled?

Wayne

 

[Lucky]

Sounds like a great trip. Sure wish I could go. RIDE SAFE

 

[Trail Blazer]

Ark. Ride

Thanks for the links. We plan on staying in Mena Friday night, riding the trail Sat. and coming back Sun. We're really excited to be going on our first twistie ride. Is that heavily traveled?

Wayne

the wife and I came from Eureka Springs on June 21 we came down 23 then over to 71 and had not problems with cars or any thing else. nice ride , just ride you own ride and stay in your convert zone, thing will improve with time in the seat. We live just out of Lufkin, TX.