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Message started by pg on 09/08/16 at 17:40:11

Title: Hwy 129
Post by pg on 09/08/16 at 17:40:11

I'm in Robbinsville, NC and this truly is a special part of the world. Unfortunately only here for 2 days and I have to head back. I have some real nice photos if anyone is interested.

The dragon was tough this year. There were four accidents yesterday and I happened to come two of them after the fact. They said their was a fatality this past weekend as well. I spoke to some locals they say their is two or three accidents a day. I didn't realize it was that dangerous.

Best regards,

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by stewmills on 09/08/16 at 17:47:22

Glad you got to experience it. Now you know what all the fuss is about :)

There are many other great rides up there as well.

Stay safe

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by Dave on 09/08/16 at 18:41:50

Don't miss riding on 28....it is one of my favorite roads in the area. You can get on it at Deals Gap on the north end....and just ride south!

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by MMRanch on 09/08/16 at 21:52:31

Hwy 30 between Marion NC, and the parkway is better and the speedlimit there is 55mph. :)

be sure to go to Little Switzerland --- there ain't no wrong way to get there --- be careful ! ::)

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by RaleighGuy on 09/09/16 at 05:33:57

I saw a story about Norman Reedus (actor from The Walking Dead show) riding down the dragon this past summer. It was a pretty interesting article.

http://www.travelpulse.com/news/entertainment/norman-reedus-gets-in-touch-with-his-spiritual-side-on-ride.html

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by sjaskow - FSO on 09/09/16 at 09:24:57

I rode the Dragon on the Vision last year and, to be honest, I wasn't that impressed. Yes, it was long and curvy but I was expecting something much harder after all the hype.

And The Hub in Robbinsville: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g49483-d5328248-Reviews-The_Hub-Robbinsville_North_Carolina.html was a yummy place to have lunch after The Dragon.

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by pg on 09/10/16 at 15:07:00

Here are a couple pics for those who have never been to Appalachia or the Dragon.

http://i68.tinypic.com/bfm64k.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/2nsq52s.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/1t2elw.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/2nv4cnl.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2dabwvd.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2i7v9xt.jpg

Best regards,

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by LANCER on 09/10/16 at 18:13:00

41585341595D45320 wrote:

Well, if it did not hold your interest then just pick up your average speed by 10-20 mph. 8-)

Title: Re: Hwy 129
Post by MMRanch on 09/10/16 at 21:23:44

Yea ... just try to keep you speed between 30mph min. and 39mph max. Good luck with that . ;D
Anybody can jerk it open on the strait sections , but that Min. part will humble most of us ... me too on a couple of them ! ::)

Enjoyed the pictures : :)