Here is an idea to consider for fellow Virginians, Marylanders, DC dwellers...
How about get together ride on Skyline drive when the colors are in peak, that's usually in mid October, with the weather still decent.
We could get together in Front Royal and ride to Waynesboro as a group to enjoy the mountains and twisties.
or group in Warrenton, take 211 to the Blueridge and than ride North or South.
What do you think?