SouthEast - Tail of the Dragon Meetup
#16
The DRAGON will be totally crazy on a Sunday in June. Wall to wall motorcycles, misc. cars and trucks. My experience is that exceeding the speed limit isn't a problem due to heavy traffic. There are many other NC roads better suited for group runs on weekend in the summer. As an example there are a couple of runs between The Higlands/Cashiers to Asheville that are a lot of fun for aggressive driving with much lighter traffic, just a thought to consider.
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#17
If the Dragon is too busy, let's continue to provide alternatives in the area. Haku had also a couple of suggestions!
#18
SM ATL, have you driven route 169 on the way to Helen??? You got some amazing roads about an hour north of you. I use to head up there once a month when I lived on Atlanta.
I wish I could join you guys on your trip to the Tail of the Dragon. Was there a few years ago....pretty awesome experience.
I wish I could join you guys on your trip to the Tail of the Dragon. Was there a few years ago....pretty awesome experience.
#19
Since we'll be there I think it may just be fun to do the Dragon anyway...at least drive it once. Slow or fast with or without traffic we just play it by ear and enjoy the company and cars. There are a bunch of roads in the area that will be fun to drive. I'll go through my maps and make some suggestions next week.
#22
Serge,
Have you driven Hwy 60 to Blue Ridge off of Hwy 19? It appears to have a lot of twisties on it. How is the road surface?
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Have you driven Hwy 60 to Blue Ridge off of Hwy 19? It appears to have a lot of twisties on it. How is the road surface?
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Last edited by windboat; 04-22-2013 at 12:11 PM.
#23
So are we aiming for 1 or 2 day (over nighter)?
If 1 day, Saturday or Sunday?
I'm up for any option and am looking forward to the meet. I'll be going through the drive options this week and will hopefully come up with some suggestions.
If 1 day, Saturday or Sunday?
I'm up for any option and am looking forward to the meet. I'll be going through the drive options this week and will hopefully come up with some suggestions.
#24
Maybe we leave the options open:
-the meet up itself would be around 10AM on Sunday: introducing ourselves, 1hr drive, lunch, 2-3 hrs round trip + photo sessions , farewell
-for those who are interested, we could travel up and arrive around 2 or 3pm, have a longer spririted driving session in the afternoon, a dinner at a nice place that has a good selection of wine and sleep a bit in Sunday morning.
What do you think?
#25
I'll do Sunday for sure. I could also drive up Saturday and spend a bit more time.
Maybe we leave the options open:
-the meet up itself would be around 10AM on Sunday: introducing ourselves, 1hr drive, lunch, 2-3 hrs round trip + photo sessions , farewell
-for those who are interested, we could travel up and arrive around 2 or 3pm, have a longer spririted driving session in the afternoon, a dinner at a nice place that has a good selection of wine and sleep a bit in Sunday morning.
What do you think?
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#26
We are headed to Walland, TN by way of the Dragon on,Thursday for the weekend. In addition to driving the Dragon will be driving several alternative roads in the area as well. Any potential hotels that need to be checkout while I am in area. Group still planning drive for weekend of 8/9 June?
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#27
I'll do Sunday for sure. I could also drive up Saturday and spend a bit more time.
Maybe we leave the options open:
-the meet up itself would be around 10AM on Sunday: introducing ourselves, 1hr drive, lunch, 2-3 hrs round trip + photo sessions , farewell
-for those who are interested, we could travel up and arrive around 2 or 3pm, have a longer spririted driving session in the afternoon, a dinner at a nice place that has a good selection of wine and sleep a bit in Sunday morning.
What do you think?
Maybe we leave the options open:
-the meet up itself would be around 10AM on Sunday: introducing ourselves, 1hr drive, lunch, 2-3 hrs round trip + photo sessions , farewell
-for those who are interested, we could travel up and arrive around 2 or 3pm, have a longer spririted driving session in the afternoon, a dinner at a nice place that has a good selection of wine and sleep a bit in Sunday morning.
What do you think?
Let me know if this works and if there are enough of us I could try for better room rates if we do a group booking.
Update: I just called them and at the moment they have 4 rooms available. IMO, we have a couple of days before they will be booked up.
Last edited by Haku; 04-23-2013 at 07:08 AM.
#28
I'm in for Sunday, I'll have to talk with the boss about Saturday. That may be difficult for me as its our anniversary..."Happy anniversary, Honey, would you mind if I leave you alone Saturday night and drive to western TN to run the tail of the Dragon?" Doesn't roll of the tongue very easily. I'll let you know.
#29
W, if you're around Lake Santeetlah you may want to stay at Bluewaters Mountain Lodge. Its a smallish lodge run by Mike and Maury and Porsche NA uses it often. Great roads around there as well.
Thanks for recommendation, we are actually staying at Chilhowee Mountain Retreat, www.chilhoweemountainretreat.com near Maryville. It is small first class B&B (3 rooms) run by a great couple. We will checkout Bluewater for next time. Brunch on Sunday at BLACKBERRY FARM
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#30
I'm in for Sunday, I'll have to talk with the boss about Saturday. That may be difficult for me as its our anniversary..."Happy anniversary, Honey, would you mind if I leave you alone Saturday night and drive to western TN to run the tail of the Dragon?" Doesn't roll of the tongue very easily. I'll let you know.
My wife will probably come along and wants to hang out and chill at the lodge whilst I'm out playing with the boys.
Haku,
Thanks for recommendation, we are actually staying at Chilhowee Mountain Retreat, www.chilhoweemountainretreat.com near Maryville. It is small first class B&B (3 rooms) run by a great couple. We will checkout Bluewater for next time. Brunch on Sunday at BLACKBERRY FARM
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Thanks for recommendation, we are actually staying at Chilhowee Mountain Retreat, www.chilhoweemountainretreat.com near Maryville. It is small first class B&B (3 rooms) run by a great couple. We will checkout Bluewater for next time. Brunch on Sunday at BLACKBERRY FARM
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I just checked out Chilhowee Mountain Retreat and it looks fab. I think we'll try it out soon.
Last edited by Haku; 04-23-2013 at 09:08 AM.