West Virginia Bikers - Berkeley County

Event Calendar:

There are a lot of activities in the tri-state area that are all very close to the Eastern Panhandle. Some are just too many to list. But with these calendars you can check out what is going on. From time to time I will list
other activities that may not be listed on either calendar.

For some of the local rides in the area check out this Calendar: http://www.calsnet.com/wvepaca We update it often.

For some of the local Fairs, Festivals, or just plain fun check out this Calendar: http://www.valleyrevue.com/

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Motels:

For your convenience, I will list the hotels/motels by exit number. They are all located just off Interstate 81. They are all easy to find, there are plenty of them besides what I have listed. With each exit there are plenty of places to eat, too many of them to list also. All of them are within walking distance of the hotels.

EXIT 12 Foxcroft Avenue
This area is where the Mall is located.
Hampton Inn
304-267-2900

EXIT 13 King Street
Holiday Inn
304-267-2900

EXIT 16 Rt.9 East
This area has lots of places to eat and stay.
Comfort Inn
304-263-6200
Knights Inn
304-267-2211
Travel Lodge
304-263-8811

EXIT 20 Spring Mills
Holiday Inn Express
304-274-6100
Econo Lodge
304-274-2181:

Night Life:

There are plenty types of Bars and Clubs in the area, especially if you ride north or south on Rt. 11 or east of I-81 on Rt.9 there are too many to list.
Here are a few favorites:

Kitzies Restaurant & Lounge
Nice quiet place to just chill, Biker friendly!
1545 Rock Cliff Drive
304-263-5797

Club Venus Sportsbar
18 Royal Crest Dr.
304-262-6630

Ollie's Sports Lounge
2001 Mid Atlantic Pkwy
304-264-2303

The Millenium Club
1309 Winchester Ave
304-262-1530

     Hi, my name is Billie Seckman, some people call me "Scrat" I am your Representative for Berkeley County. If you have ever traveled North or South from Maryland or Virginia on I-81 you went through the heart of this county.
Once you get off the big slab there are a lot of great roads to take going west or east that will lead you to a multitude of historical sites or just a stop by for viewing.
     Berkeley County is one of West Virginia's fastest
growing counties. We are approximatly 65 miles northwest of Washington, DC, and just west of Baltimore MD.We are fortunate that in less than 30 minutes from here you can be in 3 different states.
     I am the First Officer of the Berkeley County Southern Cruisers, Chapter 358. We do a lot of rides in the area and abroad. So whether you plan on visiting us on business, pleasure or just passing through, I hope that my suggestions can help you. If there is something special you are looking for just E-Mail Me and I will see what I can do for you.

Road Conditions & Recommended Rides

     As I stated before, I-81 runs right through the heart of this county but not without its construction. As you approach Mile marker 10 you will run into the construction zone. They are rebuilding the bridge and widening the road to three lanes. Once you pass exit 12 you will be out of the zone until you get to Exit 20, and once again they are repairing the bridges there and making it wider. Watch out for switching lanes and grooves where they have ground up the road, it kinda wakes you up when your bike starts wobbling on the road.

     Here is a route I really like to take a lot for its scenery. There is very little traffic and you can do it in about two hours or less. Depending on how fast you
ride.
>From I-81 Exit 16W Rt.9 W
Continue on Rt.9 going
Straight at red light Rt 9/901, Hedgesville
Left onto WV Rt 7 S Back Creek Rd.
Right onto WV Rt 45 W Glengory Rd.
Right at STOP VA Rt 681 Green Spring Rd.
Right at Brush Creek Rd.
Right at Rt 522 N North Fredrick Pike
Once you reach Rt 522 you can Turn left and come back to Winchester VA, and
pick up I-81 via Rt.37 or turn right and go through Berkeley Springs. and pick up Rt.9 again. Either route will bring you back to a circle. All of these roads are nice – some freshly paved.

     Now if you want to take most part of the day with a lot of twisties, go through Berkeley Springs at the Second stop light from the center of town, turn left at the light onto Rt.9 W again. This will take you to Rt 29. Go South to Augusta, pick up Rt. 50 East back to Winchester VA, then on to I-81. All are great roads with great scenery.