Casper Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, Tonik said: http://smokymountainrider.com/tail-of-the-dragon-closed-for-months-motorcycles-should-go-elsewhere/ I'm missing the funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Casper said: I'm missing the funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, Danimal said: Parsons Branch will be closed all of 2017. Lots of downed trees, and worst of all, an invasive beetle species that is killing a specific tree type that is all along the road. They are clearing the trees out that are infected. Oh damn. Didn't know it was that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 The truth is, even if the gap was closed I wouldn't really care. I didn't ride it once last spring. More time to spend on all the other great roads and maybe find some new ones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebbors Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 damnit damnit damnit! might have to have surgery that week. will find out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, what said: The truth is, even if the gap was closed I wouldn't really care. I didn't ride it once last spring. More time to spend on all the other great roads and maybe find some new ones. The worst part about the Gap being closed would be getting to Fontana Village. You'd have to go around, and that can suck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Casper said: The worst part about the Gap being closed would be getting to Fontana Village. You'd have to go around, and that can suck. Yeah, but it's fine. I'd be able to see some new roads up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, what said: Yeah, but it's fine. I'd be able to see some new roads up north. 360 down from 129 into Telico. Its a very awesome road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 My group is coming in from the west and hitting the skyway first thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Those that ride the BRP, do you typically run 28/74/19 to Soco Gap and pick it up from there? EDIT - Looking at the map again, we may as well take 441 to the start of it since 19 isn't far from Edited May 31, 2017 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) On 1/20/2017 at 8:23 AM, 2talltim said: I'll probably do a BRP day when we are at Fontana. Go from Cherokee to Mt Mitchell or reverse. Most likely be Thursday or Friday to beat the weekend traffic, it would be a long day on the bike but worth every mile. Think the wife and I will be doing this either Thursday or Friday as well. The other full day I'm planning on a 4 state run - 28 to Mountain Rest SC, then Chattooga Ridge Rd west to 76, pickup 19S at Blairsville to ride Blood Mtn, then 60/68/Cherohala/129 back Edited May 31, 2017 by Hellmutt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hellmutt said: Those that ride the BRP, do you typically run 28/74/19 to Soco Gap and pick it up from there? EDIT - Looking at the map again, we may as well take 441 to the start of it since 19 isn't far from From Fontana, across the dragon. Hang a right on Foothills Pkwy (epic). Take that to 321 in Towsend go right on 321. Then right on Lamar Alexander Parkway which turns into Townsend Entrance Rd. Left on Little River Gorge Rd (epic) to 421. Right over the mountain (epic if no traffic) then left on BRP just before Cherokee. I call this Tonik Route #2 Edited May 31, 2017 by Tonik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Danimal said: Parsons Branch will be closed all of 2017. Lots of downed trees, and worst of all, an invasive beetle species that is killing a specific tree type that is all along the road. They are clearing the trees out that are infected. Where is all the trails bubby i'm Trailering Sport touring banana and mini cruiser for the trails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, 2talltim said: My group is coming in from the west and hitting the skyway first thing. That back going to be in shape bubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 24 minutes ago, Tonik said: From Fontana, across the dragon. Hang a right on Foothills Pkwy (epic). Take that to 321 in Towsend go right on 321. Then right on Lamar Alexander Parkway which turns into Townsend Entrance Rd. Left on Little River Gorge Rd (epic) to 421. Right over the mountain (epic if no traffic) then left on BRP just before Cherokee. I call this Tonik Route #2 Not on a weekend, river road and over the park is a parking lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 20 minutes ago, marlboro man said: That back going to be in shape bubby I think so, we'll see..lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Hellmutt said: Think the wife and I will be doing this either Thursday or Friday as well. The other full day I'm planning on a 4 state run - 28 to Mountain Rest SC, then Chattooga Ridge Rd west to 76, pickup 19S at Blairsville to ride Blood Mtn, then 60/68/Cherohala/129 back What I do at the gap now will depend on how sore I am but still want to hit that loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Packed and ready to roll. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 29 minutes ago, Tonik said: From Fontana, across the dragon. Hang a right on Foothills Pkwy (epic). Take that to 321 in Towsend go right on 321. Then right on Lamar Alexander Parkway which turns into Townsend Entrance Rd. Left on Little River Gorge Rd (epic) to 421. Right over the mountain (epic if no traffic) then left on BRP just before Cherokee. I call this Tonik Route #2 Thanks man, I'll look that over for sure 4 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Not on a weekend, river road and over the park is a parking lot. This will be either Thursday or Friday morning, so I'm assuming it wont be too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, 2talltim said: What I do at the gap now will depend on how sore I am but still want to hit that loop. If you plan to tame your pace a bit to a sturdy medium, you're always welcome to join us man. That invite goes for anyone looking to ride a medium pace group on 400-500 mile days down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Hellmutt said: If you plan to tame your pace a bit to a sturdy medium, you're always welcome to join us man. Actually doctors orders were to do that...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, Hellmutt said: Thanks man, I'll look that over for sure This will be either Thursday or Friday morning, so I'm assuming it wont be too bad If you do it...go my way in tbe morning and then back the southern way you described. Try and hit Maggie Valley and the Wheels through time museum if you have not been there before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Actually doctors orders were to do that...lol Well sir, if you follow us then you'll surely be abiding by those orders...you just need resist the blitz passing me like you pulled last year We usually get off the bikes every hour or 2 for a stretch, snacks/water, and check out some sites too....so it's up to you man 8 minutes ago, Tonik said: If you do it...go my way in tbe morning and then back the southern way you described. Try and hit Maggie Valley and the Wheels through time museum if you have not been there before. Went to the museum our first year there, pretty awesome spectacle and a must see for anyone that hasn't been. And yes, if we take your route it will definitely be when we leave...much rather ride the dragon early to elude the afternoon rompers Edited May 31, 2017 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, marlboro man said: Where is all the trails bubby i'm Trailering Sport touring banana and mini cruiser for the trails Trailering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 12 hours ago, Tonik said: From Fontana, across the dragon. Hang a right on Foothills Pkwy (epic). Take that to 321 in Towsend go right on 321. Then right on Lamar Alexander Parkway which turns into Townsend Entrance Rd. Left on Little River Gorge Rd (epic) to 421. Right over the mountain (epic if no traffic) then left on BRP just before Cherokee. I call this Tonik Route #2 Is it 421 or 441? I was just looking this over as a possibility. I see 441 but not 421. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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