Dragon Tail Ride
I went up Monday (24th) rode Cherohala Skyway and Tuesday rode the Dragon. The Cherohala Skyway is a better ride, it does not have as tight of curves and some areas has the wider mowed shoulders of a senic byway. They both provide a challenge and require concentration on the road ahead of you.
A lot of people were there both days, now I have been there and done that, twice.
Tennessee does need the tax dollars so come and spend money.
A lot of people were there both days, now I have been there and done that, twice.
Tennessee does need the tax dollars so come and spend money.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Nashville, Tennessee
Skyway is more scenic I think, but for all out fun the Dragon is the best. There are actually a lot of back roads around that area that you can get into just by looking at a map. When I was there last weekend we had to wait for a farmer to actually move a cow off the road so we could proceed!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Indiana
Cherohala hands down IMO! 129 is ok, been there, done that, and got my t shirt. Where the Cherohala dumps out there in Tellico Plains is awesome. I ride Hwy 421/ Shady Valley/ Mountain City almost weekly. Only live about 20 minutes from Bristol. East Tn is the best place to live if you ride!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Those roads are great, but there is so many more. 276, 115, 107, 64 are all great roads.
Here is one of my favorite rides that takes you down Wayah Road, past several waterfalls, and many twisty scenic roads, some as challenging as the Dragon.
http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.c...8&locale=en_US
Here is one of my favorite rides that takes you down Wayah Road, past several waterfalls, and many twisty scenic roads, some as challenging as the Dragon.
http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.c...8&locale=en_US
Stage IV
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Washington, DC
Dragon
One of the best parts of the Dragon, is getting too the Dragon. Too many beautiful roads around there. Be sure to check out the tree of shame...
Here's a photo of my bike on the Dragon this year...
Here's a photo of my bike on the Dragon this year...
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 461
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From: Elizabethtown, Ky
The Dragon is a great road, but the Cherohala is the best road Ive had the pleasure of riding. 43 miles of sweepers, great scenery, and high speed. As you start up the hill in Robinsville, Nc the temp drops 15 to 20 degrees, and the bike starts to run cleaner, smoother, faster (sorry for that, just wishing I was there right now!) At 39, I still haven't outgrown my childish, how fast can I go from point A to point B faze, and this road makes me feel younger. Lord, I hope I never grow up!
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Knoxville
Sounds like a "tour de force" on a single weekend. But that area (as stated above) is replete with amazing roads. Even though you think you have seen so much and ridden so far.......you just got your feet wet! Start you plans for next year and see some of the above mentioned roads.
Last edited by Chaz in TN; Nov 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM.
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Southeast Tennessee
For those who live away from this area, you can watch videos of the Dragon on Youtube. Also you can go to Killboy.com and look at pictures of bikes that have ridden the Dragon on any particular day. Broken down in catagories of bike type. You will see alot of happy faces.