Dave'

Bywords of the motorcycle touring rider

It's not the destination, it's the journey

I ride no faster than my Guardian Angel flies

If I have to explain you won't understand

Ride Eat Sleep Repeat

11 Curves in 318 Miles (Florida 2001)

318 Curves in 11 Miles (Deal's Gap 1998

A Florida Road with a curve,
AND a hill! (US42)

Finger Lakes BMW Rally Sept 1998

My Special Links

BMWNEF

BMW MOA Tour Schedule

K1200LT

Last but not least, my 'Home Club' for 17 years:

JerseyPine Cruisers Des Plaines IL

Home after a trip in the mid-80's. This is our former residence in Illinois. Maybe this is what drew us to the South!
(Midwest Winters notwithstanding)

Tent, Folding Cot, Sleeping Bag, Inflatable Pillow (Doubles as water bag), Folding Chair,
Electric Vest, Motoport Riding Suit, BMW Waterproof Boots, Mesh Riding Jacket & Pants,
Coffee Pot, Mini-Stove, Table, Coffee Bags (like tea bags but coffee),
Change of clothes, film container of quarters, cup of laundry soap,
Tire irons, can of air, patch kit, tools, fuses, first aid kit, Garmin Quest GPS,
Folding camp saw, hatchet, 12 pack cooler, Swiss Army Knife

Flagler Beach is rural Florida, as is much of the interior. I've found a few scenic roads, and a few that are just nice to ride. FL 40, crosses the state through the Ocala National Forest (and on weekends and holidays is loaded with speed traps), and FL 42 crosses the state at the foot of the Forest, and is mildly hilly, curvy, and takes you through cattle and horse country. Very few traffic lights and intersections, and virtually no towns; all in all the nicest ride yet. Be sure to ride the Loop.

The Loop
From the Pier in Flagler Beach, proceed south on A1A (Scenic Hwy) to Highbridge, right to John Anderson, left to FL 40, right across bridge to Beach St, right to Charles Boardman, right to Old Dixie,right to Highbridge, follow curve (tight) to left to to A1A, left to Pier. You'll experience very few lights and intersections, beautiful wetlands and wildlife, trees growing into a canopy over the road, the ruins of an old Sugar Mill made of Coquina Rock, and the ambiance of rural Florida.

Ride for Lunch & Back
From New Smyrna take FL 44 West to Deland (25 miles)
From Daytona take US 92 to Deland (approximately 30 miles)
Pick up Grand Avenue (4053) in Deland
Take Grand Avenue to Rt 17
Turn Left on 17 for approximately 8 miles
Two (2) miles past Route 40 turn Left (Emporia Road) which hooks back to 40 in about 5-6 miles (Stay on Emporia - there are several intersections)
Turn Right on 40 to 445A (approximately 4 miles)
Go Left on 445 to 19 (about 9 miles)
Go Left on 19 to 42 (about 5 miles)
Go Right on 42 to 452 (about 6 miles).
Turn Left on 452 to Eustice (about 10 miles)
Take Lake Eustice Road (might still be 452) to Tavares (City) (4 miles)
Pick up 452 again (Lakeshore Drive), take 452 to 44B (Mount Dora) (5 miles)
In Mount Dora, Go Left on 44B to 44 (4 miles)
At 44 -- Quick Left right to 44A to Luiyqul Road (5 miles)
Turn Right on Luiyqul Road to 439 (5 miles)
Turn Left on 439 to 42 (2 miles)
Turn Right on 42 to 44 (12-13 miles)
Back to 44 to Deland (5 miles)
Total Miles from Daytona or New Smyrna is approximately 160 miles round trip.

Barberville Circuit
From the intersection of US17 & FL40 (Citgo Station) go north on US17 to 1st Left (Emporia Road), Left at Stop Sign & continue into some 90 degree twisties, takes you back to FL40 (Citgo Station- not the same one), then Left to US17 (NOW you're back at the original Citgo)
Sweet little ride.

Cook your own Pancakes
This ride includes virtually every curve I could find in the county! A Great scenic ride through the county, horse country, wetlands; you'll love it!
From the Flagler Beach Pier
South on A1A
R on High Bridge
L on Charles Boardman
L on Old Dixie Highway
R on Pine Tree
R on Village (1st right)
R on Addison
L on Broadway (2nd left)
Cross US1 & Tracks
L on Pineland
R on Airport Rd
L on Timber Creek
L on Granada (US40)
R on Clyde Morris
R on Dunn
L on Williamson
R on US 92 (Int'l Speedway Blvd)
Cross under I95 to 7 miles
R on Old Daytona Rd
R on Marsh
L on Daugherty Rd
R on FL 11
L on Spring Garden Ranch Rd (1st Left)
Take R at fork in Road
L on FL 17
R at sign to Deleon Springs State Park
Enjoy your Pancakes!

Bike History
Bike 1-4: 1979-1985
1967 Honda Dream 305cc
3 Yamaha XS650 Vertical Twins

Bike 5: 1985-2002

Pictured at the Midland Nationals (Lake Huron) 1999
Yamaha Venture XZV
Ridden to lower 48 States and Canada
142,000 miles +