If I may make a suggestion as a local, try doing an overnight stop in Ashland, VA.
Exit 92 on I-95 (VA route 54), fifteen miles north of Richmond, about 30 miles south of Fredericksburg, about 45 minutes to the I-85, I-95 split. I'm guessing about three hours to the final destination.
In case of morning rush hour problems through Richmond, you can use the I-295 loop around. Best traffic information is WRVA, 1140am. Town is a combination of rather decent sized truck stop right off the interstate, and an absolutely picturesque town about half a mile west of the interstate on route 54. Good selection of motels.
Excellent place for dinner is the Iron Horse. Just follow 54 into town, cross the tracks (they split the main N/S street of the old town, very picturesque - I'm going to own one of those Victorian houses someday) and it's right there on the corner.
Afraid I won't be around to do any greeting. I'll be missing Cirque this year because I'm already committed to Triumph Come Home up in PA that weekend. Hopefully, next year.
George R. "Syke" Paczolt Montpelier, VA
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Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 08:29:18 -0700 (PDT) From: John Barry <usazorro@yahoo.com> To: mdschmidt@patmedia.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org, Cantiflex@aol.com Subject: Re: [CR]Re: CR ListCIRQUE ..DRIVING SEASON ? Message: 8
Ray,
Note that if you attempt to stay within 30 miles of Baltimore or Washington DC, the hotels/motels will be more expensive than if you stop somewhere in a smaller community. Hope you enjoy your stay and the Cirque.
Best regards,
John Barry Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
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