Route 17

Roger and I spent no less than five hours yesterday just driving our Zbigniew (named after Karol Karol) around the western half of the state of Vermont. It was a pretty cool way to spend a gorgeous day! (Pictures coming soon.)

We headed out west on Route 4, through the very familiar Quechee and Woodstock, past the Long Trail Brewery and Bridgewater Corners. After Killington, we transferred onto Route 100, heading toward Sugarbush and Mad River Glen and the wicked Route 17.

Here is an entry about Route 17 from a motorcycle rider website:

Central, Route 17. Both scenic and twisty, low traffic density, excellent road condition. Starting at 100, west from Irasville. Vermont's own legendary "Appalachian Gap", a world class twisty mountian pass features many knee dragging corners, one right-hander in particular just won't quit, covering about 200 degrees of curvature in an ever tightening radius. Take it easy the first time through, take note of hazards. A sport bike mecca on weekends, but also a major attraction for state police looking to fill speeding ticket quotas. Take note in particular that the route posts an "artificially" low 40 mph limit throughout, so you can really get nailed. Check out others areas nearby for waterfalls and other scenery.