CT 8 : Trumbull - Torring

Star Rating Graphic (3.67) 68 kms
GSXRmonkey | January 7, 2011 | America > United States > Connecticut Motorcycle Roads > CT - Connecticut

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Corners Star Rating Graphic (3.3)
TwistinessStar Rating Graphic (1.5)
StraightsStar Rating Graphic (3.7)
SceneryStar Rating Graphic (3.3)
VisibilityStar Rating Graphic (3.3)
Road SurfaceStar Rating Graphic (3.3)
HazardsStar Rating Graphic (2.7)
Police Presence Star Rating Graphic (2.3)

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July 3, 2013 - Star Rating Graphic

Agreed. This is just a divided highway with only a few scenic bits (Naugatuck valley curves are nice). No different than any Interstate despite being a state route. Many, many nicer roads in Connecticut... this one is best used to get to them, not as a destination. Get off the super slab and have some fun!

adouglas
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January 8, 2011 - Star Rating Graphic

Not sure its a 5, Id say 3.5 - 4, but Im glad to hear the commentary about restraining ones animal spirits. Connecticut is a small state, more crowded than most, & with very stern troopers. The rest of us who ride don appreciate squidly behavior that will draw unwanted attention from the citizenry.

jim.keane
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January 7, 2011 - Star Rating Graphic

This route (RTE 8 in CT, between Shelton and Torrington) features a mostly straight, scenic ride with some medium-speed curves thrown in where it gets more town-like. The road is well maintained and wide, with very few trucks. Midday during the week, the road sees very little traffic. When the road passes through countryside, there are a few 3-4 mile long straight sections which pass through a valley, allowing you to see for miles ahead. You can really bring that sportbikes RPM counter into the red zone for a minute or two, squeezing the last MPH out of it as you go for full tuck. Ass up in the air and chin on the tank, do your best Nicky Hayden as the next sweeping curve approaches. Eyes on the apex, get ready to hang off -- NOT! This is not how we ride on public roads! Keep it on the racetrack and off public highways. We ride carefully and observe speed limits ALWAYS. Anyway, back to the road: The pavement quality is good, considering you e in New England. The police presence is slim to none, but don get any ideas.

GSXRmonkey
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