Ride across the USA

[dbarkdoll_imp]

Django, I’m gonna copy/paste my response here from our other thread, for the sake of simplicity/continuity. I’d really like to ride along with you through the Ozarks, and camp if that’s what you have in mind.



That route looks great Django. Very good choice of roads. If you're open to suggestions, I have a few.

From Clarksville to Cass, my preferred route is going north on 103, stopping at Oark Cafe or Catalpa Cafe nearby for lunch, then taking 215 west to Cass. It follows the Mulberry River and is one of my favorite roads in the state. Lots of beautiful places to stop by the river and cool off and admire the scenery. Highway 23 (The Pig Trail) from White Oak to Cass is very highly rated, but overrated in my opinion. I’ve ridden that section 3 times this month and the road condition is very poor. It’s due for a resurfacing soon probably. Also there’s only one overlook to speak of and it’s just okay. I also don’t like the flow of that section. Just as you start to get a good rhythm down a sharp curve will come out of nowhere and disrupt it. I’d take 103/215 over that section all day everyday.

23 north to Eureka Springs is amazing though, I just rode that yesterday. I’d stick with that for sure. Eureka Springs is amazing too. Give your self plenty of time there. Thorncrown Chapel is a must see there. And you won’t find friendlier folks around.

Also Highway 16/21 from Deer to Clarksville is great, and I would not hesitate to do it, but I think I prefer taking 7 down to Sand Gap, then taking 123 down to Hagarville. 123 is also one of my favorite roads in the state, along with many others. You really cannot go wrong either way though.

Lets hash out some dates soon and maybe I can ride some/all of this with you. I work Monday through Friday so I would need to request off ASAP.