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0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Nice route. Road conditions are seasonal by county. Currently many Loudoun County section roads are being regraveled and it gets on the paved roads. Also shoulders are being graveled. There are great dirt roads off this route for adventure bikes to taste some dirt.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I had to make a correction to my review. The section between 66 and 17 is paved but it is not marked. The road is rather bumpy and has developed numerous potholes over the years. Be weary of this and you should be ok, Enjoy the nice scenery.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

A friend wanted to go for a ride so I did a search online and came across this webpage. It was a good find. I found this route and another almost connecting to it so we decided to try it out. 2/3 of it is a nicely paved road and has good turns with elevation changes. If your not a seasoned rider, I suggest taking it slow if its your first time on this road, it incorporates turns with elevation changes. As long as there isn't a car in front of you, it is possible to maintain a decent pace and really lean into the turns. I did come across a patch of gravel in the middle of the road by FEMA so be careful. You'll know that you are by FEMA when you come across a tall fence that just appears out of nowhere.

The section between 211 and 66 is nicely paved and comfortable. There are no real stops but the scenery is serene. The section between 66 and 17 offers better views but the road is not paved and is rather bumpy. There is also a lot of traffic on this section of the road so in kind of inhibits a good pace and the bumpiness of the road along with pot holes keeps you a bit hesitant when trying to lean into the turns.

Not a bad ride though.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Enduro

I absolutely LOVE this road. I don't live far from the southern end, so I tend to zip up and down this little gem frequently. I have yet to see a speck of gravel. Road condition, except for a bit near Markham (south of 55), is splendid. There's a little store in Orlean where you can stop for gas, lunch, or other refreshments. If you are in the area, I'd rank it a must-ride.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Really enjoyed this ride, even without leaves on the trees (March 2011). The very northern section of 688 is narrow, unstriped, and has some rough sections, but still a nice ride. And it gets better. The journey offers pastures, woods, mansions, shacks, country churches, cemeteries, vineyards, an orchard, and two four-way stop villages, Hume and Orlean. Except for the twists and turns, cruising was about 45 mph. South of Hume the road widened slightly and was striped. Cruising was about 50 mph. But with so little traffic you can easily cruise slower to enjoy the sights. South of Orlean the road straightens a good bit and the stripping even allows passing in a few sections. Sixty mph is easy here. I enjoyed the ride enough to plan on riding it again this summer.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

Not as bad as others make it out to be, but there are better roads in the area for sure. I thought just getting to Paris on 50 was more interesting than 688 itself. The road was a bit rough, not a lot of loose gravel on it today. It would have been better to get off at 66 and head towards Skyline for a longer, better ride than to continue south.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I tried this road on 10-25-09, it was pretty as described, but the loose gravel ruined it, most of the road is covered with loose gravel, so it was very sketchy for me on this road, I aborted it once I crossed under i-66

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This road was fantastic! At times the mountains are visible on the horizon, and meanwhile there are beautiful farmhouses, antique churches, abandoned road-side stores, and lovely foliage. Not to mention, there were barely any cars. I whole-heartedly recommend it.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I found this site and since I live near this road decided to check it out. To begin.. the road condition is horrible. Pot holes everywhere and broken up asphalt. There are no markings for lanes and many blind corners. It is also very short and I would consider it one of the worst "motorcycle roads" I've been on in a while. Loose gravel everywhere and leaves. No I was not trying to race down this road. It's just in poor condition for any ride. Maybe was once a good destination but not anymore.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Based on the recommendation of this site I took a ride on this road yesterday. Very nice indeed. It's a great place for a beginner to go hone skills without having to worry about traffic around every bend. I came out rt. 7 from Sterling and took the 601 south, which is another fine road up through the mountain. From Warrenton to my house was 75 miles one way, so it was a good afternoon ride. Highly recommended for Northern VA riders.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

or it may be easier to just look for leeds manor road just watch out cause the traffic on it does get heavy at times and people drive the speed limit on it

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I stunbled accross this road myself last year and it is real gem of a road. This one is worth seeking out!