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Title: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: DSH on July 20, 2009, 09:22:08 AM A quick look at my recent trip to Nova Scotia:
Left New Brunswick on my '97 750 Monster with a buddy, KTM sumo. We circled counterclockwise around Cape Breton, headed for Halifax and cut back to New Brunswick. Trailered the bikes and headed back to NJ. They'd had a harsh winter so a lot of the twisty roads of Cape Breton were beaten up/ under construction. Otherwise it was a great trip with amazing landscapes and incredibly hospitable locals. http://picasaweb.google.com/dshwang/ExploringNovaScotia2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCPKq1u6JqO6xTA&feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/dshwang/ExploringNovaScotia2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCPKq1u6JqO6xTA&feat=directlink) Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: kopfjäger on July 20, 2009, 10:01:42 AM Great pics. [thumbsup] Thanks for sharing. [moto]
Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: duc996 on July 21, 2009, 03:51:47 AM Looks like a nice trip! Looks cold too.
Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: mitt on July 21, 2009, 04:07:13 AM That is on my list of rides for some day.
mitt Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: DSH on July 21, 2009, 08:23:13 AM Looks like a nice trip! Looks cold too. yes, there were 2nights where the temp dropped to mid 40F. good times. Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: Markus on July 21, 2009, 09:45:29 AM Hi DSH. Nice pics! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed visiting our part of the world. ;D
We're pretty fortunate to have some terrific riding roads in my backyard. I live about 3 hours from Cabot Trail and try to get to Cape Breton a few times each summer on the bike. The winter freeze/thaw cycle can be brutal on the road conditions which results in a local joke that the Maritimes has 2 seasons: "winter" and "road repair". Just a heads up to anyone thinking of visiting Nova Scotia that there is a free moto-specfic publication called Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia. Lots of good info in there with places to stay, eat, roads to ride, bike shops, etc. I grab one every year and keep it in my tank bag. http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/ (http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/) Mark in Truro. :) Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: DSH on July 21, 2009, 03:09:58 PM Hi DSH. Nice pics! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed visiting our part of the world. ;D We're pretty fortunate to have some terrific riding roads in my backyard. I live about 3 hours from Cabot Trail and try to get to Cape Breton a few times each summer on the bike. The winter freeze/thaw cycle can be brutal on the road conditions which results in a local joke that the Maritimes has 2 seasons: "winter" and "road repair". Just a heads up to anyone thinking of visiting Nova Scotia that there is a free moto-specfic publication called Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia. Lots of good info in there with places to stay, eat, roads to ride, bike shops, etc. I grab one every year and keep it in my tank bag. http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/ (http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/) Mark in Truro. :) Hi Mark, yes was a great time w/ breathtaking landscapes. You're not kidding about the 2 seasons, there were a number of spots along the Cabot trail that need some TLC. The motorcycle tourguide is definitely helpful for charting routes for a trip, personally I found the restaurants and other points of interest listed to be a bit too touristy. Next time I head up there I'll have to ping you to get the inside scoop on the local diversions. Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: elephantrider70 on July 21, 2009, 04:36:33 PM ask the locals!
it worked for me!found a nice greek diner in the BMO building in halifax. unfortunately i took a boat not my bike nice trip nonetheless Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: Markus on July 22, 2009, 05:18:18 AM Hi Mark, yes was a great time w/ breathtaking landscapes. You're not kidding about the 2 seasons, there were a number of spots along the Cabot trail that need some TLC. The motorcycle tourguide is definitely helpful for charting routes for a trip, personally I found the restaurants and other points of interest listed to be a bit too touristy. Next time I head up there I'll have to ping you to get the inside scoop on the local diversions. I agree that the tour guide lists a lot of touristy points of interest, but it's comprehensive and is pretty good for planning a route. Plus it's free. :) If you ever end up in the area again give me a shout and I'll happily give you some recommendations for must-sees, great roads, etc. Consider it a standing offer. ;D Title: Re: Exploring Nova Scotia Post by: DSH on July 22, 2009, 05:45:53 AM I agree that the tour guide lists a lot of touristy points of interest, but it's comprehensive and is pretty good for planning a route. Plus it's free. :) If you ever end up in the area again give me a shout and I'll happily give you some recommendations for must-sees, great roads, etc. Consider it a standing offer. ;D Rock on, I'll take you up on that. |