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      10-30-2011, 01:41 PM   #6
Tom K.
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The BRP is the perfect road to break in your new 1M as there are few areas where constant speed is necessay - or adviseable. A total of sligtly more than 470 miles from Cherokee, NC to Waynesboro, VA of great mountain road and wonderful scenery.

As the peak foliage has passed, I suspect you won't find much traffic and the better drivers observe the BRP etiquette of turning into an overlook to allow faster vehicles to pass. Plus there are many spots were the road straightens out and passing is both safe and legal.

If they are still open, definitely have dinner (and lodging) at the Peaks of Otter near Milepost 86. Mabry Mill (MP 176) also has good food and a very interesting old mill.

But if you have the summer performance tires, be very careful as temps are lower at higher altitudes and snow may be an issue, even in November.

Enjoy the trip in your new ride!

Tom
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