Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains (*pics added 08-13-07*)
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: A wee bit North of Florida (Ohio)
Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains (*pics added 08-13-07*)
The wife and I just got back last night from the six day trip - WHAT A BLAST! - Total seat miles was 20 short of 2,000 - half was the commute from Northern Ohio covering two days.
Rode the Dragon several times (17 minutes was my best time on the big Harley), the Cherohala Skyway twice (NC side is much more scenic than the TN side - at 5,000+ ft, it gets cold up there when the rain began!), Blue Ridge Parkway, The Foothills, Rt 441, Rt 73, Rt 28, Rt 19, Rt 276 down to Brevard, Rt 107 (what a road that is) and on and on! SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME!
A little rain each day so the rain suits got a full workout!
Met lots of great people (thanks everyone!)
* Brad - (Deals Gap owner)gave us 5 minutes of Dragon/Gap history talk
* Tank - ran into him sitting outside room #3 at the Gap and at the overlook
* Deals Gap staff - great people, very friendly
* 3 couples from S. Illinois
* 3 bikers from the Chicago area accompanied by a truck
* Microtel staff - very helpul to bikers-the towels & hose kept my bike clean
* and on and on
We are back and itching to do it again!
Rode the Dragon several times (17 minutes was my best time on the big Harley), the Cherohala Skyway twice (NC side is much more scenic than the TN side - at 5,000+ ft, it gets cold up there when the rain began!), Blue Ridge Parkway, The Foothills, Rt 441, Rt 73, Rt 28, Rt 19, Rt 276 down to Brevard, Rt 107 (what a road that is) and on and on! SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME!
A little rain each day so the rain suits got a full workout!
Met lots of great people (thanks everyone!)
* Brad - (Deals Gap owner)gave us 5 minutes of Dragon/Gap history talk
* Tank - ran into him sitting outside room #3 at the Gap and at the overlook
* Deals Gap staff - great people, very friendly
* 3 couples from S. Illinois
* 3 bikers from the Chicago area accompanied by a truck
* Microtel staff - very helpul to bikers-the towels & hose kept my bike clean
* and on and on
We are back and itching to do it again!
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Indianapolis, IN
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
Sounds like you had a great time. Wife and I did 2 days in/around Gatlinburg a couple weeks ago. Our weather was fantastic and the riding was even better! I'm also ready to go back.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
The wife and I are leaving in the morning for the same area. Coming from Texas so it looks like we'll be rolling home after about 2500 miles. Looks like we may be looking at rain too. I wasn't planning on bringing the leather jackets though. With your comment on the coolness on the Cherohala, do you think a hoodie or rain jacket would suffice? Thanks.
ORIGINAL: Harley Guy
The wife and I just got back last night from the six day trip - WHAT A BLAST! - Total seat miles was 20 short of 2,000 - half was the commute from Northern Ohio covering two days.
Rode the Dragon several times (17 minutes was my best time on the big Harley), the Cherohala Skyway twice (NC side is much more scenic than the TN side - at 5,000+ ft, it gets cold up there when the rain began!), Blue Ridge Parkway, The Foothills, Rt 441, Rt 73, Rt 28, Rt 19, Rt 276 down to Brevard, Rt 107 (what a road that is) and on and on! SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME!
A little rain each day so the rain suits got a full workout!
Meet lots of great people (thanks everyone!)
* Brad - (Deals Gap owner)gave us 5 minutes of Dragaon/Gap history talk
* Tank - ran into him sitting outside room #3 at the Gap and at the overlook
* Deals Gap staff - great people, very friendly
* 3 couples from S. Illinois
* 3 bikers from the Chicago area accompanied by a truck
* Microtel staff - very helpul to bikers-the towels & hose kept my bike clean
* and on and on
We are back and itching to do it again!
The wife and I just got back last night from the six day trip - WHAT A BLAST! - Total seat miles was 20 short of 2,000 - half was the commute from Northern Ohio covering two days.
Rode the Dragon several times (17 minutes was my best time on the big Harley), the Cherohala Skyway twice (NC side is much more scenic than the TN side - at 5,000+ ft, it gets cold up there when the rain began!), Blue Ridge Parkway, The Foothills, Rt 441, Rt 73, Rt 28, Rt 19, Rt 276 down to Brevard, Rt 107 (what a road that is) and on and on! SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME!
A little rain each day so the rain suits got a full workout!
Meet lots of great people (thanks everyone!)
* Brad - (Deals Gap owner)gave us 5 minutes of Dragaon/Gap history talk
* Tank - ran into him sitting outside room #3 at the Gap and at the overlook
* Deals Gap staff - great people, very friendly
* 3 couples from S. Illinois
* 3 bikers from the Chicago area accompanied by a truck
* Microtel staff - very helpul to bikers-the towels & hose kept my bike clean
* and on and on
We are back and itching to do it again!
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: A wee bit North of Florida (Ohio)
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
Didn't need leather, just layers of shirts/sweatshirt and rain jacket.
HAVE FUN!
HAVE FUN!
ORIGINAL: Bug
The wife and I are leaving in the morning for the same area. Coming from Texas so it looks like we'll be rolling home after about 2500 miles. Looks like we may be looking at rain too. I wasn't planning on bringing the leather jackets though. With your comment on the coolness on the Cherohala, do you think a hoodie or rain jacket would suffice? Thanks.
The wife and I are leaving in the morning for the same area. Coming from Texas so it looks like we'll be rolling home after about 2500 miles. Looks like we may be looking at rain too. I wasn't planning on bringing the leather jackets though. With your comment on the coolness on the Cherohala, do you think a hoodie or rain jacket would suffice? Thanks.
ORIGINAL: Harley Guy
The wife and I just got back last night from the six day trip - WHAT A BLAST! - Total seat miles was 20 short of 2,000 - half was the commute from Northern Ohio covering two days.
Rode the Dragon several times (17 minutes was my best time on the big Harley), the Cherohala Skyway twice (NC side is much more scenic than the TN side - at 5,000+ ft, it gets cold up there when the rain began!), Blue Ridge Parkway, The Foothills, Rt 441, Rt 73, Rt 28, Rt 19, Rt 276 down to Brevard, Rt 107 (what a road that is) and on and on! SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME!
A little rain each day so the rain suits got a full workout!
Meet lots of great people (thanks everyone!)
* Brad - (Deals Gap owner)gave us 5 minutes of Dragaon/Gap history talk
* Tank - ran into him sitting outside room #3 at the Gap and at the overlook
* Deals Gap staff - great people, very friendly
* 3 couples from S. Illinois
* 3 bikers from the Chicago area accompanied by a truck
* Microtel staff - very helpul to bikers-the towels & hose kept my bike clean
* and on and on
We are back and itching to do it again!
The wife and I just got back last night from the six day trip - WHAT A BLAST! - Total seat miles was 20 short of 2,000 - half was the commute from Northern Ohio covering two days.
Rode the Dragon several times (17 minutes was my best time on the big Harley), the Cherohala Skyway twice (NC side is much more scenic than the TN side - at 5,000+ ft, it gets cold up there when the rain began!), Blue Ridge Parkway, The Foothills, Rt 441, Rt 73, Rt 28, Rt 19, Rt 276 down to Brevard, Rt 107 (what a road that is) and on and on! SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME!
A little rain each day so the rain suits got a full workout!
Meet lots of great people (thanks everyone!)
* Brad - (Deals Gap owner)gave us 5 minutes of Dragaon/Gap history talk
* Tank - ran into him sitting outside room #3 at the Gap and at the overlook
* Deals Gap staff - great people, very friendly
* 3 couples from S. Illinois
* 3 bikers from the Chicago area accompanied by a truck
* Microtel staff - very helpul to bikers-the towels & hose kept my bike clean
* and on and on
We are back and itching to do it again!
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 164
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From: Cave
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
We are headed that way in Sept. We + another couple will be coming from the New Orleans area. Plan on making it a 6 day adventure as well with a Natchez Trace ride home. I can't wait!!!!!!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: SouthEast Michigan
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
Spent six days riding the area in May. I have to say that I have never experienced sweeter roads than in Tennessee. Lived in the Athens/ Sweetwater are for two years in the 80's and spent a lot of time discovering all the beautiful roads.
One thing I never, ever do is leave my leather at home. It is always in a saddlebag if I'm not wearing it.Find yourself in a situation where you wished you had itone time, and you'll never leave yours at home either.
One thing I never, ever do is leave my leather at home. It is always in a saddlebag if I'm not wearing it.Find yourself in a situation where you wished you had itone time, and you'll never leave yours at home either.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Sevierville, TN
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
I also will be enroute to that area in Sept. We have been there several times and have enjoyed it very much. Great people and riding in that area of the country.
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From: N.C.
RE: Dragon/Deals Gap & Smokie Mountains
ORIGINAL: QT Hush
One thing I never, ever do is leave my leather at home. It is always in a saddlebag if I'm not wearing it.Find yourself in a situation where you wished you had itone time, and you'll never leave yours at home either.
One thing I never, ever do is leave my leather at home. It is always in a saddlebag if I'm not wearing it.Find yourself in a situation where you wished you had itone time, and you'll never leave yours at home either.