motoroads : ratings
Roads are given an overall rating as well as being classified according to road type and pavement quality.
| Overall Rating | Description |
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Five stars means this road is a MUST DO; one of the best in the region |
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Four stars means the road is worth going out of your way for |
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Three stars indicates a nice enough road, typical of the bike-worthy roads in the region |
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Two stars indicates a below average road, usually due to fair pavement or traffic. |
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One star indicates a poor road that is probably best avoided due to bad pavement or traffic. |
| Road Type | Description |
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| Twisties |
Roads with numerous "sharp corner" warning signs, many with speeds 25 MPH or slower |
| Sweepers |
Roads with lots of turns, but lacking the "sharp corner" content of Twisties |
| Cruiser |
Scenic two-lane roads with long straights and mellow curves |
| Highway |
Usually four-lane roads, or heavily travelled, mostly straight, two-lane roads. |
| Pavement Quality | Description |
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| Excellent |
Smooth surface with very few potholes, heaves or repairs |
| Good |
A generally smooth surface with occassional bumpy bits |
| Fair |
A generally bumpy surface, but tolerable for short distances |
| Poor |
Rotten, dirty, abused pavement in desparate need of repaving |