Howabusa Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I am planning on leaving for a 4 or 5 day trip Sunday the 24th. I might take WV 16 down, hit the gap, Skyway(Krambonz), 28 down to Georgia and come back up the Blue Ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Check on the website for the BRP. They had some heavy tree damage from Irma coming through last Monday and I know the section from Ashville NC up to Mount Mitchel is still closed due to trees coming down in the storm. https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=e212fcb5-4ff9-4787-bbe4-3d40cc0d0daa#10/35.8735/-81.8207 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 If you're near Wytheville, VA on your way back, stop by the Ramada Inn. The FJR EOM rally starts Thursday the 28th. I'll be going down 16 that day, let me know if you see any issues with it. Have fun, most be nice to have all the days in the middle of the week off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'll be down there sometime the first week of October but not sure if it will be on the bike or in the car with the Mrs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 9 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said: Goddamn you, Kent. You coming with me? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 12 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: If you're near Wytheville, VA on your way back, stop by the Ramada Inn. The FJR EOM rally starts Thursday the 28th. I'll be going down 16 that day, let me know if you see any issues with it. Have fun, most be nice to have all the days in the middle of the week off. If I am in that area Thursday I might stop. Riding during the week is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 The weather looks good till next Wednesday. Thursday it is cooling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I didn't leave today. Heading out tomorrow morning, planning on being back home sometime Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I'm packed up and heading to the Asheville area tomorrow with the wife. Looking to be a good week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 I left the house at 9:30 this morning. 478 miles for the day! I haven't rode that much in a day for a while. In Wytheville, VA. 200 miles to Ellenboro WV to head south on WV16. Damn, I love that road. The part south of Gaully bridge reminds me of Blood Mountain. I was hanging off the bike and still ground the pegs on both sides. That always puts a smile on the face! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 830 miles total for 2 days. I jumped on the Blue Ridge at mile marker 217 and rode down to 423 mile marker. Took 215 south to Charley's creek road, like the Dragon but needs paved. Staying in Franklin at the Microtel for 2 nights. Planning on doing the 28, N. Georgia loop tomorrow with Krambonz for lunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Howabusa said: Staying in Franklin at the Microtel for 2 nights. I stayed in Franklin 2 years ago and really enjoyed the Valley River Brewery, downtown, for good beers, good food, and friendly bartender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 2 hours ago, MSerfozo said: I stayed in Franklin 2 years ago and really enjoyed the Valley River Brewery, downtown, for good beers, good food, and friendly bartender. I don't do the beer/ brewery thing. Unless I am with a bunch of OR drinkers. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 11 hours ago, Howabusa said: 830 miles total for 2 days. I jumped on the Blue Ridge at mile marker 217 and rode down to 423 mile marker. Took 215 south to Charley's creek road, like the Dragon but needs paved. Staying in Franklin at the Microtel for 2 nights. Planning on doing the 28, N. Georgia loop tomorrow with Krambonz for lunch. I might skip this thread after lunch time. Really don't want to see a picture of that Smokey goodness while I'm eating my salad here at work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 10 hours ago, MSerfozo said: I stayed in Franklin 2 years ago and really enjoyed the Valley River Brewery, downtown, for good beers, good food, and friendly bartender. Isnt that in Murphy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 11 hours ago, 2talltim said: Isnt that in Murphy? DUH! Can't believe I confused the two. And I was just there 2 weeks ago and rode through Franklin at least 4 times... I'll blame posting while working 2nd shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Blood Mountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 370 miles today, 1200 for 3 days! Awesome day, very little traffic. I did the Georgia loop. I love 28 south of Highlands to Warwoman. Forgot how nice 68 is south of Tellico Plains. The Skyway was great, I forgot that some of it has been recently paved. The FJR loves it, 3rd gear 50-70 mph almost the whole way. Did one pass on the Dragon. 28 from 74 south to the Macon county line is bad, it has fresh asphalt patches. It looks like they are ready to topcoat it. And for a late lunch, Krambonz beef brisket. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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