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Jul 26, 2013 | 01:54 PM

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HDV-GLIDE

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Heading out from southern NJ tomorrow at 6am....May hit some rain in Asheville but it doesn't look that bad...Weather for Maggie Valley looks promising for Sunday & Monday....See you on the road..........

Jul 26, 2013 | 02:18 PM

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It rains a lot in the area around the Dragon. But I have seen where it dissipates in an hour or so. Bring your rain suit and think of it as part of the adventure.
+1 on the no beer in Robbinsville. Closest we found was at Deals Gap, we just filled our saddlebags up on the way back in the evening. And heaven forbid your in the mood for a whiskey drink anywhere in that area, gotta find a special liquor store for that!

Jul 27, 2013 | 03:32 AM

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mike5511

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Originally Posted by FenderGuy53

From what I have heard and read (I have no personal experience with the Tail-of-the-Dragon), the Tail-of-the-Dragon is not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced rider. Further, it is not what I would call a "pleasant ride"; it is a grueling ride, with traffic in both directions. If you don't pay attention, bad things can happen very quickly!

Say what!? I guess if you live in the flat lands with all straight roads the "Dragon" might be different for you. But it is no big deal if you ride sane. Then again, living in NW Arkansas, I'm very familiar with curvy roads. The "Dragon" just reminded me of home. If you can't ride roads like the "Dragon" without falling off, you need more wheels under you. Oh yeah, stayed in Maggie Valley at the Super 8 if I'm not mistaken.

Jul 27, 2013 | 07:06 AM

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jethro69

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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE

If the weather cooperates, I'll be heading that way on Saturday. First night in Asheville, second night at A Holiday Motel. Supposed to be biker friendly, covered parking and a restaurant next door. Low rental rates and the people sound friendly on the phone. Their right down the road from the Wheels Through Time Museum. Monday and possible Tuesday, I'll find a place at the end of the day....

We stayed at "A holiday motel" 2yrs ago when we went to the Dragon. Good little family run motel. Nothing fancy but clean and cheap. Lots of places to eat/drink close by. Very friendly owners with good advice on where to ride and what to see in the area.

Jul 27, 2013 | 07:37 AM

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jus2anoyu

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There are some nice, affordable motels in the Townsend area. We usually stay in the river stone lodge. it's quiet, they have a campfire every night, and live music on weekends. Not much traffic in Townsend. You can get to all the good bike roads from here.

Jul 27, 2013 | 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chipguy1

We are planning a trip to do some of the rides around Cherahola, Tail of the dragon. I see there are biker friendly places to stay. Can anyone recommend a place to stay that lets me park the bike at the end of the day and walk to nearby restaurants, or do some of these biker friendly places have restaurants in them?
TIA
Tom

2 wheel inn in Robinsville on 129. Perfect location for everything Smokies... Linda and Barry are awesome folks as well.

2 wheel inn = big freezer type doors between each room where you can safely store 2 baggers out of the weather each night...

Jul 27, 2013 | 09:38 AM

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UltraNutZ

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Originally Posted by yowflhtk

Just a heads up that there is currently a lane closure on the dragon

http://www.wbir.com/news/article/280...ong-The-Dragon

this closure is on 129 south of deals gap.. just got back from there... so really it's not on the part of the dragon everyone enjoys so much..

in fact it was open when we were just there.. had signs up though.

also to note.. when you hit 28 from deals gap be prepared for bridge work at the foot of fontana dam..

Jul 27, 2013 | 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chipguy1

San-Ran Motel in Robbinsville 828 479-3256. They are riders themselves and it is on 129. Have stayed there many times. You will have to make a reservation in advance since they are usually booked.