[trekpsycho]

Well, we rode the Dragon today. I have to say that is was a fun ride. Kind of intense, too, but not as intense as I expected. Maybe because I had been psyching myself for it for so long. My wife didn't scream once, either! (Although there were a few squeaks from behind on some of the more interesting curves!). We stopped at deals gap and I got the patch (of course) and then rode 28 through Bryson City to Cherokee and on through the Newfound Gap back to Gatlinburg. All in all a fun ride today. I've been uploading pics every day to Photobucket: http://s1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh501/trekpsycho/Smokies 2012/ if anyone is interested. We have another 9 days on our trip so there will be more pics forthcoming.

:cheers:


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[mdolph]

Good to hear that you made it through unscathed! I know what you mean about psyching yourself out. Wasn't as intimidating as I had imagined, challenging yes, especially for a flatlander. Ride safe!

 

[tomkat100]

Way to go, Clay! If you ride half as well as you cook crawfish, you did good. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

 

[G3Truks]

Fun road. Thanks for sharing the event with us.

 

[marose63]

Way to go... atriot:
Glad you and the wife made it through.:mosh:

 

[epiphysis]

don't tell me your wife was silent during the Dragon!!!! you might have to ride it more often!!!!!!

 

[Mullet863]

Congrats! Glad you enjoyed it sir! Nice photo album as well, keep us posted on the rest of the trip!

 

[Eagle One]

Way to go, Clay! If you ride half as well as you cook crawfish, you did good. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

+100 Glad to hear you made it through ok! Safe travels on the rest of your journey!

 

[trekpsycho]

don't tell me your wife was silent during the Dragon!!!! you might have to ride it more often!!!!!!

Well, I did get those squeaks. I think she didn't want to break my concentration. She didn't quite kiss the ground when she got off at Deals Gap, but I think she was relieved!

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[trekpsycho]

Congrats! Glad you enjoyed it sir! Nice photo album as well, keep us posted on the rest of the trip!

Thanks. We plan on traveling a lot of scenic roads in the next week and a half. Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Cherahola Skyway included. Check back for new pics.

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[whiskeyrockr]

thanks for sharing, clay...glad you guys are having fun

 

[tmichael23]

old story but I did the dragonn and hellbender at night, not by choice just happend that way. Wouldn't recommend it lol although hardly any traffic

 

[Gonzo1970]

The Dragon is rather intense.. and takes constant concentration.

For those who might want a little "less" - Ive found The Rattler to be a good warm up (not to mention a good ride from The Dragon, which incluges Maggie Valley and the motorcycle museum).

Cool pictures man! Thanks!


-Gonz

 

[Spoiler]

Nice pics, glad your having fun

 

[Deno]

Great pics, glad you're having a good time. I saw several X's around here yesterday, I always wander if it's a Cafe member.

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[pman71]

That is really cool! Looks like you guys had a great time. I love the old water wheel there and the broke down wagon. Nice scenic places. Good job!

 

[trekpsycho]

Yeah. That was at Cades Cove in the Smokey MT Park. There was an original mountain community back there. The mill still works. It was grinding corn meal while we were there. They sell corn meal and flour that they grind. We bought a bag of each. There are also some old churches and such that you can stop and look at as you drive in and back out. Pretty cool if you're into history like I am.

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[trekpsycho]

Here we are.

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[compmd]

Awesome .. riding up that way and the dragon is some of the best riding I've had.

 

[mmusicman]

It's a GREAT ride! Almost a rite of passage! Certainly true that the "hype" seems to exceed reality. It's a wonderful ride, and you pace yourself at whatever comfort level works for you. I like to casually cruise and take in every moment! Not near as demanding when you cruise casually! We go every year in May...also going this year in late Sept. We always try to take new first timers each time.

Highway 28, Cherohala Skyway, US129, 441 thru Smokey Mountains Natl Park, so many routes... AWESOME riding! Check out Bald River Falls in Telico Plains while you are there!