Just a suggestion, but Deal's Gap just isn't what it used to be.. 421 is a great road to ride, it starts getting better on the northern side of Harlan. If you haven't been to Shady Valley (the Snake) you should try it. The section between Shady and Mountain City rival Deal's Gap in every way without the traffic and hassles. A favorite ride of mine: KY27 to Paris, KY. Pick up 460 and head east. Follow it all the way to 23/119. Follow 119 to Whitesburg, KY. 119 gets really funky there. Pick up 160 and head south (over Black MTN) through Big Stone Gap, then back on to 23 towards Gate City. Pick up 421 there, and head to Bristol, Tenn and on to Shady Valley.
