Dragon vs. Snake
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Dragon vs. Snake
Got a two-day ride planned for next week from Charlotte, NC to Bristol, TN/VA then back. On the way back we're riding the section of Hwy 421 known as The Snake. I've ridden the Tail of the Dragon, but never ridden the Snake. I know that the Snake is longer (33 miles vs. 11 miles) and has a few more curves, but I'm interested in the impressions of those who have ridden both and how do they compare?
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Been there done dat, if you are talking 421 from Bristol to Weber City?
About 5 yrs ago when 6 or 7 of us went to Little Sturges. (KY)
Now if you have the time keep going to a Jonesville, Va. and take 70
over the mountain(s) to Rogersville, TN. I think that will put BOTH to
shame. Enjoy and be safe.......... Tenn.Vol
About 5 yrs ago when 6 or 7 of us went to Little Sturges. (KY)
Now if you have the time keep going to a Jonesville, Va. and take 70
over the mountain(s) to Rogersville, TN. I think that will put BOTH to
shame. Enjoy and be safe.......... Tenn.Vol
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The Snake (421):
Diverse road conditions, from open road to very twisty.
Seems to have decent elevation changes.
fewer Police (if any)
No photographers
Continues on to many, nice, adjoining roads (BRP being one)
Nice road!!
Scenic - with pull-offs
The Dragon (129)
Excelent curvatiousness (lot's of tight but predictable turns)
Relatively minor elevation changes
Whole lot of bikes! Some good some bad - not determined by bike type, but rather personality type.
Lots of Police with radar and not afraid to use it.
Biking meca
Tourist trap (if you let it)
Leads to several nice roads (Cherahala skyway being one)
Great road!!!
Scenic, but near impossible to view while riding - not many pull-offs
My recomendation : do both if possible, and link them with the BRP for some spectacular views!
Diverse road conditions, from open road to very twisty.
Seems to have decent elevation changes.
fewer Police (if any)
No photographers
Continues on to many, nice, adjoining roads (BRP being one)
Nice road!!
Scenic - with pull-offs
The Dragon (129)
Excelent curvatiousness (lot's of tight but predictable turns)
Relatively minor elevation changes
Whole lot of bikes! Some good some bad - not determined by bike type, but rather personality type.
Lots of Police with radar and not afraid to use it.
Biking meca
Tourist trap (if you let it)
Leads to several nice roads (Cherahala skyway being one)
Great road!!!
Scenic, but near impossible to view while riding - not many pull-offs
My recomendation : do both if possible, and link them with the BRP for some spectacular views!
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