RJTThatsMe Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi all - I'm planning a trip to Tail of the Dragon Labor Day Weekend - any advice or tips about great rides through the Smokey Mountains? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Lots of great info here: http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=64158I'm planning the same trip, just a different weekend. I'm riding up the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Take rain gear.... Its beautiful down there but remember that your are riding not sight seeing. Stay in your own lane an watch for PEOPLE COMING OVER INTO YOURS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 ^True story. I couldn't tell you how many times I had to get out of the way of an oncoming cruiser in my lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 ^True story. I couldn't tell you how many times I had to get out of the way of an oncoming cruiser in my lane Ask Seth about the silver contour that he saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 No way in HELL I'd go to Deal's Gap on Labor Day Weekend!!!Think of the trouble they have during "normal" riding season...and times it by 100.BTD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 No way in HELL I'd go to Deal's Gap on Labor Day Weekend!!!Think of the trouble they have during "normal" riding season...and times it by 100.BTD.Funny. That didn't even cross my mind. But you are completely correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 No way in HELL I'd go to Deal's Gap on Labor Day Weekend!!!Think of the trouble they have during "normal" riding season...and times it by 100.BTD.Good advice!There are several routes at and around Deals Gap to ride that offer the same fun factor, you just have to do some research and mapping before you go.If Deals Gap is to congested you can ride the alternate routes, and still have a great time down there.Whatever routes you choose will still, more than likely, be busier over that weekend though, so be aware and ready to face on coming traffic in your lane.Enjoy your trip, have fun, and be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'll probably be over in the area for labor day as well. The best advice for riding around Deals Gap is to avoid Deals Gap over the holiday weekend. Rt 30 from Dayton, TN to Pikeville, TN and on west is a really fun road. There's a ton of really great riding down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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