Back of Dragon
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
I've heard good things about Wolfs if you like good BBQ i(n Marion)...
Biggest thing is is the sheer cliffs along the way, block your view of traffic. Thankfully there has always been light traffic, on VA-16 when I've been there... but any oncoming traffic, seemed to be in my lane...
Good road, good vaement
Check out Cuz's outside of Tazewell, if you're in the area around dinnertime
Biggest thing is is the sheer cliffs along the way, block your view of traffic. Thankfully there has always been light traffic, on VA-16 when I've been there... but any oncoming traffic, seemed to be in my lane...
Good road, good vaement
Check out Cuz's outside of Tazewell, if you're in the area around dinnertime
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern WV
Back of the Dragon is a good ride. You can follow Rt 16 all the way to within sight of the New River Gorge bridge if you are so inclined. Runs through what is left of the southern WV coalfields. War and Welch WV have some pretty interesting history.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Tryon, NC Cape Vincent NY
Rode that whole area this past June...excellent roads.
Wolfe's was good and don't forget Skeeters for hot dogs.
There are no bad roads in that area, some are hust better than others.
There were 4 guys who were on this ride,(out of 6) who have ridden The Dragon.
We all felt these roads were better and the lack of traffic is much better.
The Dragon just has a better marketing dept.
Ken
Wolfe's was good and don't forget Skeeters for hot dogs.
There are no bad roads in that area, some are hust better than others.
There were 4 guys who were on this ride,(out of 6) who have ridden The Dragon.
We all felt these roads were better and the lack of traffic is much better.
The Dragon just has a better marketing dept.
Ken
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 532
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From: A wee bit North of Florida (Ohio)
Back of the Dragon is a good ride.
i second “Cuz’s” restaurant near Tazewell. Check the web site for the hours before heading there.
RIDE ON...
i second “Cuz’s” restaurant near Tazewell. Check the web site for the hours before heading there.
RIDE ON...
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Long Island, New York
Good ride but I found the Tail to be better maintained. Loose gravel in the tunrs is a bad thing.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Upper East Tennessee
I rode the Back of the Dragon in early March they were still slating the road. Made for a interesting ride.
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 79
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From: Central PA
I rode it 3 years ago in September and thought it was just as much fun to ride as the dragon. Loved the whole area and the view from big walkers tower was exceptional on a clear fall day. Best of all is the light traffic! If you have the chance, you owe it to yourself to ride it.