USA / East Coast Anyone in Dacula/Bethelehem/Lawrenceville GA?
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I live in Lawrenceville, GA (inside city limits). Have been here about 30 yrs. Wouldn't leave it for anything.
Close enough to Atlanta that you get all the benefits. World class M/C roads just an hour away in N.GA.
If you're in to track days, lots of tracks around close like Barber, Carolina MSP, Roebling, Road Atlanta, etc.
All the amenities (highly rated public school system here in Gwinett Co., nightlife, concert venues, etc.). Traffic is a horror (some of the worst in U.S. but I work from home so that's not much of a factor for me.
Mild winters, long riding season (from beginning March to December).
Close enough to Atlanta that you get all the benefits. World class M/C roads just an hour away in N.GA.
If you're in to track days, lots of tracks around close like Barber, Carolina MSP, Roebling, Road Atlanta, etc.
All the amenities (highly rated public school system here in Gwinett Co., nightlife, concert venues, etc.). Traffic is a horror (some of the worst in U.S. but I work from home so that's not much of a factor for me.
Mild winters, long riding season (from beginning March to December).
I live in Miami now but lived in GA for 15 years from '95 to 2010. July and August are pretty rough and there is no way of gettting around that. As the other poster said, the riding season is long and you can ride year the months he quoted but you may get a break here and there for a warm day in Jan and Feb. The secret to riding in July and August is to get up early in the morning and be back before noon.
Also, Jenningsgp is another great track at the GA-FL border and you can get there in about 4 hours tops.
Also, Jenningsgp is another great track at the GA-FL border and you can get there in about 4 hours tops.
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Summer's aren't too bad. Yes, it can get hot. And yes, you're gonna sweat in your leathers. I use a Dainese Textile Jacket in July/Aug. And that mitigates the worst of it. And when it just gets *really* hot I remind myself that it could be worse - that I could be living in that hellhole of a swamp called "Florida".
But.....fall in N.GA/Western N.C. is pure bliss for motorcycles. Cool weather, great roads, gorgeous colors. Lots of M/C specific rallies, etc. Best place to be in the fall.
If/when you get down this way, make contact. Scorpio (fellow lister) lives over in John's Creek and we regularly make Sunday runs to the Mtns when the weather is good. A pair of Panigales doing the Blood Mtn run on a Sunday morning is music to the ears and always turns heads. A trio of Panis would sound even nicer.
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So tons of road and track action
Great schools
Mild Winters
Extended Riding Season
Summers not as bad as Florida
Traffic is bad(sure its not as bad as Philly)
All around A+
Thanks for the info fellas.
Charlie hopefully it will happen and happen soon. Pm will be dropped upon arrival to have a trio in the mountains
Great schools
Mild Winters
Extended Riding Season
Summers not as bad as Florida
Traffic is bad(sure its not as bad as Philly)
All around A+
Thanks for the info fellas.
Charlie hopefully it will happen and happen soon. Pm will be dropped upon arrival to have a trio in the mountains
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+1 . I leave in Alpharetta, 30 min from Lawrenceville. I'm not sure about the city but it's a great area for motorbike enthusiasts. Let us know when you move, Charlie and I will introduce you to the Blood Mtn ;-)
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NPR.
I've known Paul since he was working for John Hoffman (Duc legend here in S.E.) back in late 80s/early 90s. NPR just a quick ride down Hwy 316 from the house (25 mi) so it's easy choice. If you're looking to settle in Dacula/Bethlehem area you'll be even closer.
Don't know anything about Moto of Atlanta. Haven't heard anything about them. I know they're over there (opposite side of town). Just haven't run into anyone who's used them and don't really get over to that side of town much.
I've known Paul since he was working for John Hoffman (Duc legend here in S.E.) back in late 80s/early 90s. NPR just a quick ride down Hwy 316 from the house (25 mi) so it's easy choice. If you're looking to settle in Dacula/Bethlehem area you'll be even closer.
Don't know anything about Moto of Atlanta. Haven't heard anything about them. I know they're over there (opposite side of town). Just haven't run into anyone who's used them and don't really get over to that side of town much.
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We have decided to settle in either Dacula, Lawrenceville or Bethlehem. So NPR it is. Maybe you guys can introduce me when I get there. Now I need to convince the wife to move before the school year is over lol.
Speaking of Blood Mtn. on the news lol
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/viral/motorcycle-rider-loses-control-during-tight-turn/vi-BBgvNXz
Speaking of Blood Mtn. on the news lol
http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/viral/motorcycle-rider-loses-control-during-tight-turn/vi-BBgvNXz
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