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    mlmartinet
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    I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I
    was trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to
    Williamsburg.

    Matt

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  2. Dien Cai Dau
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    You didn't say where in Hampton you are starting, or where in Williamsburg
    you want to end, so the best I can suggest to take Jefferson Ave (Rt 143)
    [turns into US 60 just past Ft Eustis after passing under I-64].

    If you are tempted to detour onto the Colonial Parkway, I would recommend
    against it -- the "rustic" surface of the roadway (large pebbles in the
    concrete) create a very rough surface for bicycle travel. I tried to ride
    the Parkway from Yorktown Battlefield to Jamestown, but only made it as far
    as Colonial Williamsburg before I couldn't take the vibration any longer.

    If you are looking for recreational rides, try stopping at Bike Beat
    (4640-9B Monticello Ave) while you are in Williamsburg. They have a rack
    full of route maps.

    "mlmartinet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I
    was trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to
    Williamsburg.

    Matt

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  3. mlmartinet
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    Dien Cai Dau said:

    You didn't say where in Hampton you are starting, or where in Williamsburg
    you want to end, so the best I can suggest to take Jefferson Ave (Rt 143)
    [turns into US 60 just past Ft Eustis after passing under I-64].

    If you are tempted to detour onto the Colonial Parkway, I would recommend
    against it -- the "rustic" surface of the roadway (large pebbles in the
    concrete) create a very rough surface for bicycle travel. I tried to ride
    the Parkway from Yorktown Battlefield to Jamestown, but only made it as far
    as Colonial Williamsburg before I couldn't take the vibration any longer.

    If you are looking for recreational rides, try stopping at Bike Beat
    (4640-9B Monticello Ave) while you are in Williamsburg. They have a rack
    full of route maps.

    "mlmartinet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I
    was trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to
    Williamsburg.

    Quoted message said:

    Matt

    Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
    to stay to side and scenic routes

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11505830219479906351,37.092950,-76.390870%3B2802341575098965408,37.110801,-76.400488%3B11306718043573422604,37.122025,-76.434346%3B947471819294457143,37.187040,-76.485710%3B10117284239515921557,37.271234,-76.595599&saddr=VA+23663&daddr=N+Armistead+Ave%2FVA-172+%4037.092950,+-76.390870+to:Carys+Chapel+Rd%2FVA-782+%4037.110801,+-76.400488+to:VA-171%2FVictory+Blvd+%4037.122025,+-76.434346+to:George+Washington+Memorial+Hwy%2FUS-17+N+%4037.187040,+-76.485710+to:Colonial+National+Historical+Pkwy%2FColonial+Pkwy+%4037.271234,+-76.595599+to:Williamsburg,+Williamsburg,+Virginia,+United+States&sll=37.213925,-76.588097&sspn=0.189751,0.403748&ie=UTF8&z=11

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  4. Pat
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    Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
    to stay to side and scenic routes

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11505830219479906351,37.092950,-76.390870%3B2802341575098965408,37.110801,-76.400488%3B11306718043573422604,37.122025,-76.434346%3B947471819294457143,37.187040,-76.485710%3B10117284239515921557,37.271234,-76.595599&saddr=VA+23663&daddr=N+Armistead+Ave%2FVA-172+%4037.092950,+-76.390870+to:Carys+Chapel+Rd%2FVA-782+%4037.110801,+-76.400488+to:VA-171%2FVictory+Blvd+%4037.122025,+-76.434346+to:George+Washington+Memorial+Hwy%2FUS-17+N+%4037.187040,+-76.485710+to:Colonial+National+Historical+Pkwy%2FColonial+Pkwy+%4037.271234,+-76.595599+to:Williamsburg,+Williamsburg,+Virginia,+United+States&sll=37.213925,-76.588097&sspn=0.189751,0.403748&ie=UTF8&z=11

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  5. Tom Sherman
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    Pat ? said:
    Quoted message said:

    Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
    to stay to side and scenic routes

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11505830219479906351,37.092950,-76.390870%3B2802341575098965408,37.110801,-76.400488%3B11306718043573422604,37.122025,-76.434346%3B947471819294457143,37.187040,-76.485710%3B10117284239515921557,37.271234,-76.595599&saddr=VA+23663&daddr=N+Armistead+Ave%2FVA-172+%4037.092950,+-76.390870+to:Carys+Chapel+Rd%2FVA-782+%4037.110801,+-76.400488+to:VA-171%2FVictory+Blvd+%4037.122025,+-76.434346+to:George+Washington+Memorial+Hwy%2FUS-17+N+%4037.187040,+-76.485710+to:Colonial+National+Historical+Pkwy%2FColonial+Pkwy+%4037.271234,+-76.595599+to:Williamsburg,+Williamsburg,+Virginia,+United+States&sll=37.213925,-76.588097&sspn=0.189751,0.403748&ie=UTF8&z=11

    I suggest you get familiar with www.tinyurl.com


    With a proper newsreader (not Gurgle Gropes), the URL is intact and can
    be clicked on.

    I like long URL's.

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    Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
    The weather is here, wish you were beautiful

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  6. mlmartinet
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    On Apr 12, 2:47 pm, Tom Sherman <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:
    Pat ? said:
    Quoted message said:

    Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
    to stay to side and scenic routes

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11505830219479906351,37...

    Quoted message said:

    I suggest you get familiar withwww.tinyurl.com

    With a proper newsreader (not Gurgle Gropes), the URL is intact and can
    be clicked on.

    I like long URL's.

    --
    Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
    The weather is here, wish you were beautiful

    I use google groups and it works fine for me but thanks for the input
    on my ride any ways.

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  7. Xchequer
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    mlmartinet said:

    I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I was
    trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to Williamsburg.

    Matt

    I live in the Coliseum area. I haven't done it yet but I'm planning on
    going down the Hampton Roads Center Parkway to Wood Ave. to Route 17 to
    the Colonial Parkway. From Coliseum to the James River ferry by that
    route is about 40 miles.

    Xchequer

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  8. mlmartinet
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    Quoted message said:

    I live in the Coliseum area. I haven't done it yet but I'm planning on
    going down the Hampton Roads Center Parkway to Wood Ave. to Route 17 to
    the Colonial Parkway. From Coliseum to the James River ferry by that
    route is about 40 miles.

    Xchequer

    Let me know how that goes.

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