Semi-Official I'm Thread XXXII
Originally Posted by Mocky,Dec 28 2006, 05:22 PM
i'm thinking maybe next year we'll have to make another trip out to the east coast 

Then get
and drive the golf carts at excessive speeds around Put In Bay
i'm saying that maybe this year we'll put a trip together.. or, mid-a should represent at our annual ohio route 26 run.. (rated as one of the 10 roads in the worlds according to Road and Track)
I'd rate route 26 as only so-so..but the night time festivities make it a good time..
I'd rate route 26 as only so-so..but the night time festivities make it a good time..

Originally Posted by f1_fanz,Dec 28 2006, 04:41 PM
10 roads in the world huh?
i'm thinking you're already 
i'm thinking you're already 

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Tourism and Lifestyle
State Route 78 and State Route 26 in Monroe County have been acclaimed as two of the top ten roads named by Car and Driver Magazine. In addition, State Route 26 and State Route 7 have been designated as National Scenic Byways.
http://www.appalachianohio.com/main/...s.aspx?CoID=22
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http://www.caranddriver.com/bestroad.../ohio/ohio-26/
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Ohio 26
This road is an old C/D sparring partner. Though a pugilistic piece of work, it's also a shrine for those of us who worship daily in the Church of Driving. The road stalks the Marietta bottomlands of the Ohio River and plows into the highlands. It stands tougher than Evander Holyfield for the heavyweight title of the universe, but moves faster than Michael Johnson going for the gold in Atlanta. The first 50 miles from Marietta to Woodsfield snake along the muddy Little Muskingum River, twisting and turning through Wayne National Forest, then scramble and roars over steep, forested bluffs into Woodsfield. As the road skirts the banks of the Little Muskingum, canoeists can be glimpsed taking the easy route through the sycamores, box elder and silver maples. Drink up the scenery while you can and let your eye rove from the road. The next 40 miles to Jerusalem and beyond is a revelation, an alternately lyrical and vicious kicker that qualifies as a black-belt ballerina. On 26, you face corners that never feint the same way twice, landscape that varies from gracious to spiteful, and (tamped into every cranny) patchwork paving that does its best to deal with sink-holing creek banks, galloping tree roots, and the capriciousness of southeastern Ohio's road builders. It looks as if they were out for a good laugh. But if you apply common sense, a shot of driving talent, and a potent and agile car with enduring brakes, the last laugh-and a real hoot it will be-can be yours.
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