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Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip
Reply #735 - 07/14/09 at 16:43:56

Thanks AL. The ride is more of a swerve-swerve versus the sudden switchbacks of the Dragon. Plus the temp drops considerably as you get closer to the top (Nice break in June temp wise). However still dangerous as kel, mm, and Big will attest. We pulled over at the first lookout to let multiple emergency vehicles pass, (the first one almost lost it in the turn). Next year we'll count you in on the Skyway (all day) run.

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Reply #736 - 07/15/09 at 02:10:34

What actual day will you guys be planning that all day Cherohala Skyway ride to take place upon?

I am likely going to ride up early and camp this year as my new job requires me to work on the weekends and it will be easier for me to get off in mid-latter weekdays, so I am juggling days off vs what activities are cooking on the Thurs-Friday time frame.

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kel30734 Senior Member Offline Dragon Rider Posts: 486 Calhoun, GA Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #737 - 07/15/09 at 04:37:38 I can do Pretty much any day I want.... I get three weeks of vacation. Trying to talk the boss lady into letting me take a wed thru sun day trip. just 13$per night to camp. Hay Oldfeller. I got plenty of room in my tent
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Reply #738 - 07/15/09 at 07:52:06

Sounds like maybe a Friday Skyway trip would work out for you OF. Kel, let's pencil that in for June 25th, and see what the rest of the guys can do. Cool

I scoped out the "swimming holes" on Sunday after you guys left, so I'm definitely going to do an afternoon relaxing on a float in the river. I'm even up for one of those rafting trips if anyone else is game. Lots of time to plan and replan, so I'm just throwing out some ideas.

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kel30734 Senior Member Offline Dragon Rider Posts: 486 Calhoun, GA Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #739 - 07/15/09 at 15:07:11 I'm Open for any thing
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Oldfeller--FSO Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline Hobby is now "concentrated neuropany" Posts: 12671 Fayetteville, NC Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #740 - 07/15/09 at 16:45:50 Talk to us about these swimming holes -- clean mountain water on a hot summer day sounds good to me.
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Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip
Reply #742 - 07/15/09 at 18:47:48

Please count me in for what ever days work for everyone else. I'm always up for a good ride.

DML, I like the swimming/rafting idea too. We have several rafting outfitters here in Marshall for the French Broad river. We also have some good mountain roads and the Blue Ridge Parkway less than 20 mi. away.

A little off subject (sorry) I will be bringing my 17 yr. old Son and his new (to him) Yamaha Virago 250.
He is learning fast and we both are looking forward to a trip before school starts back if any one can make one?

Bigzuk
PS DLM your movies of the last trip are great!

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FreeSpirit Serious Thumper Offline Joy is my Compass ! Posts: 3823 North Georgia Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #744 - 07/18/09 at 02:53:47 Hey,I liked the video! Played better also. How many miles is the Cherohala ride?
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savagedml Full Member Offline Paid Alliance Membership (07/09) Posts: 246 Portsmouth, VA Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #745 - 07/19/09 at 08:48:22 If I remember correctly, they say it is about 129 miles. We left with full tanks and stopped for at least 1 fill-up, so that sounds about right.
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Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip
Reply #746 - 07/20/09 at 05:47:13

savagedml wrote on 07/19/09 at 08:48:22:

If I remember correctly, they say it is about 129 miles. We left with full tanks and stopped for at least 1 fill-up, so that sounds about right. Cool

Really? Its that long? I had no idea!
There are gas stations on that road?
I almost thought there was nothing but wilderness.
Glad I asked Wink

Its been awhile since I saw any info on it,but I was also thinking there was a waterfall somewhere there.
(If it was on the video,sorry ,I didnt see it.Had to pause the video at times to do other things.I could have missed that)

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savagedml Full Member Offline Paid Alliance Membership (07/09) Posts: 246 Portsmouth, VA Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #747 - 07/20/09 at 09:22:02 There are several waterfalls along the Skyway, but quite frankly, I don't remember them. Now ask me about the sweeping turns, and I can tell you about those.
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Toymaker Serious Thumper Offline Dragon Rider Posts: 1534 Granite Falls, NC Gender:	Re: 2009 Tail of the Dragon Trip Reply #748 - 07/20/09 at 09:42:21 Any of the roads, if you are watching for scenery, you are asking for a spill. You have got to focus on the road. Period
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Reply #749 - 07/21/09 at 17:53:49

Waterfall. Big one is along River Road, takes off from the Skyway on the Tellico Plains side. Dead end road along the river. Very pretty. http://www.tnvacation.com/vendors/bald_river_falls/

In the same general area as 129, there are some great other rides. See, e.g., rides described at tailofthedragon.com

One of the Honda Hoot rides comes by my shop in Friendsville. I can't seem to find a map showing it. Then it goes over to Meadow and other local small roads. Lots of bikers still on those routes.

I would think a September ride would be perfect. Nice weather, summer tourists are gone, and it's not too cold. too early for the peepers, too.

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