Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) April 16th is looking good for weather for an early season Dragon run. If a couple of non-asshats are interested let me know. BUT it will be weather dependent. If the weather sucks I will wait a week, or move it a day here or a day there....to get good weather. 11th is possible also but weather looks grim. CLV weather: http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cleveland-oh/44113/april-weather/350127?monyr=4/1/2015Lexington KY weather: http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/lexington-fayette-ky/40517/april-weather/328978?monyr=4/1/2015Robinsville, NC: http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/robbinsville-nc/28771/april-weather/334849?monyr=4/1/2015 Four day trip. One day down on 71 and 75.Day 2 http://goo.gl/maps/wKjIl 300 miles, 7 hours Townsend to Franklin, NC.Day 3 http://goo.gl/maps/J4cMY 350 miles, 8.5 hours Franklin to Marion, VAOne day back Start on 16 out of Marion then cut over to 77 Pace on the freeway will be 7 over the posted limit. So 83 in KY and TN. On the twisties and back roads it will be a very spirited cruiser speed. I am probably one of the fastest big cruisers you will see...but if you are a tear it up sport biker you probably might not want to go. Certainly we can split up and meet along the way if that works better. I don't share hotel rooms. So bring your own butt buddy if you want to do that. I should also point out it will be cold in the mornings. Edited March 31, 2015 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Am I non-asshat enough? I may be interested in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Am I non-asshat enough? I may be interested in this. Not even close, you can go. I have major flexibility on dates after the Friday the 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Enjoy dinner at Cafe Rel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Enjoy dinner at Cafe Rel!Lol, you see the plan in my route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) WTF, none of my links are in the first post for the routes. Fixed. Edited March 30, 2015 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 If I know about this earlier I would have been a go but I need to give 30 days notice if Im taking more then 2 days off. Have fun be safe and good weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 If I know about this earlier I would have been a go but I need to give 30 days notice if Im taking more then 2 days off. Have fun be safe and good weather.You working weekends? Cuz if we go the 16th two of those days are on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I work almost every weekend I get most of my days off during the week other wise I would take a mental heath day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I work almost every weekend I get most of my days off during the week other wise I would take a mental heath day. Ok, well if two of your days line up as we get closer....or we can adjust a little to accommodate you....let me know man. And this summer I will have every Friday off...so we can blast around down south on Fridays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Enjoy dinner at Cafe Rel!This ^^^ I must always stop there when I am down in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Pretty sure I am patient zero for Cafe Rel's fame around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Day three has been modified in the OP. Forgot I had 209 on my to do list down there, it has been added. http://goo.gl/maps/J4cMY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I'd be all over this if my mom weren't sick and in the hospital. FUCK STROKES!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I'd be all over this if my mom weren't sick and in the hospital. FUCK STROKES!!!!! I am so sorry man. Happy thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Too soon to panic but weather on the 16th in CLV is rain....but C-Bus south looks clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Day three has been modified in the OP. Forgot I had 209 on my to do list down there, it has been added. http://goo.gl/maps/J4cMY 209 from Waynesville NC to Hot Springs is killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 One day back Start on 16 out of Marion then cut over to 77 Are you running 16 all the way to Welch, WV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Are you running 16 all the way to Welch, WV? Yeppers and then stay on it up to Pineville actually then cut over towards Beckly and hop on 77. Going up 3 to Charleston is also fun but takes too much time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm a ginormous asshat, but I may be able to keep my asshatedness in check for a couple of days. So, I might be in.I'll see what kinda rates I can get at some hotels and let ya know.Still going, Casper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I usually stay here the first night. Nice BBQ place across the street. But many other hotels in that area. Also Marysville is a good location by the airport. http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/TN/Townsend-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-Cades-Cove-Inn/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=43178&cm_mmc=PTI-_-local-_-feed-_-43178 In Franklin there are the newer chains on the east side of town like Hampton from 80 to 100. But on the south side of town there are two 1960's mom and pops that are clean and safe and very cool at about 50 bucks a night. Marion VA is the same...that whole section of 81 is packed with options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm a ginormous asshat, but I may be able to keep my asshatedness in check for a couple of days. So, I might be in.I'll see what kinda rates I can get at some hotels and let ya know.Still going, Casper?I'm thinking yes. Gotta tie up a few loose ends before I can say for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Weather is shaping up really nice for the 16th. Looking good. Middle of next week I will book hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 To clarify, you're talking about Thursday (16th) through Sunday (19th). Correct?I have to verify with both bosses (work and wife) but I'm leaning more towards 65/35 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Correct. I am committed to going unless the weather blows up. Little rain here and there no problem...but 4 days of bad rain and I will cancel. Currently it is zero rain and near 70 the whole time other than 60 in ohio. Edited April 2, 2015 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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