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4000 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This road has so much potential to be really good, but the road debris just kills it. Gravel, mud, horse shit and run off all mixed with blind turns and blind hills do not a fun road make. This would be a very good ride if they cleaned up the road. It is probably in the top 3 most technical roads in Ohio, though.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Have to watch parts of the road for potholes, crevices, sand/gravel, but otherwise it was a really fun ride. I took it backwards from 36 to 800 and I think the sights were better, reminded me a little of WV. If you go later in the day, watch for some good size deer, turkey vultures, young pheasants, lots of small birds in or on the roads.

24 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

This is a great route, lots of fun. I rode it three times this year: April, July and October. In April there was some gravel on the road, I assume it was related to winter conditions and a salt/sand/gravel application to make it passable. During the other two rides the surface is GREAT shape with the exception of road apples from the horses that pulled the buggies.

The initial poster stated "It's a good technical challenge, but not to be taken lightly" and I agree. But when you're on a motorcycle what road is to be taken lightly?

Several time he referred to the road as scary or being scared silly, the road as frightening. If you're scared you shouldn't be on this road. A reviewer said that "blind turns and blind hills do not make for a fun road". Yes there are blind hill crests and blind corners, but that's nothing to be scared about unless you're going into a turn or over a hill too fast. The road is a blast, unless you're going too fast to stop within the distance you can see. All curves, blind or not are slow in, out with a grin!!

"55 is pushing it, you will be on edge." Not the case. Work that gear box. Of course you can't maintain a constant 55 mph but on most of the ride you can easily exceed that speed (should you choose) over most of this route. Slow down when you need to and roll on elsewhere.

There are potential hazards so keep your head up looking as far down the road as you can. If you run up on a buggy and have a close call, it's on you.

The middle portion of this ride is one of the most fun sections of road that I've encountered in the state and I recommend it highly. However, use your head and ride safely!

3912 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Slingshot

It’s a fun road, has some isssues with gravel, dirt, and road apples, but hey you’re in Amish country. Blind hills and curves, could be horse and buggy or whatever on other side, be smart, play when it is safe. Pay attention, as stated, technically challenging, not to be taken lightly. Was on a lot of different roads over the weekend, I’m thinking pavement was okay. Had a pucker moment on one blind hill/corner, thinking it was on this road. Author gave a great description! Be smart, be safe, don’t get carried away and you’ll enjoy it.

4000 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

As of January 2021, probably a few months beforehand, this route is now fresh blacktop, up until West Chester. Now, that said, there's still the occasional something or another on the road, but not nearly as bad as it used to be. West of West Chester the road is in average shape. However, the crap/mud etc on the road picks up a bit. Usually from farmer John driving his John Deere off of his farm, onto the road and then back onto the other side of the road. Keep an eye out. The west-most 1/3 of the route is pretty clear of this.