Tomorrow my gf and I leave for the Smokies
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Smokies
Tomorrow my gf and I leave for the Smokies
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
Greg, have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Bill
Was there 2 weeks ago. 4 days of beautiful riding
2002 GL1800 with CSC trike kit
We had reservations there 3 weeks ago and the rain forecast was scattered thunderstorms with a rain chance of 80% on 3 of the days and 60% for the others. Now the forecast looks more promising. Hopefully we'll have what you had.Originally Posted by rhino65
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
I live in Asheville
If you travel before 1pm you should miss the rain
Hope you have a great time Greg, that's a beautiful riding area.
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It did rain 2 of our 4 days but it was evening hours. During the day it was great riding. Low 80s for high
2002 GL1800 with CSC trike kit
Enjoy, we ride in the smokies a few times a year. Seems we can't get enough.
Was there 3 weeks ago,can't get enough of the mountains! Enjoy yourself and be safe.
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Smokies next year
Have a great time Greg. Lets us know how things went. I'm planning a trip out to the smokies and Dragon Tail next year. Never been there so any info much appreciated from all. Looking for a good general area where can call home for about 3 - 4 days and ride out and back to same place each night. I'm being told to stay away from July & August as you'll cook to death in the humidity. i'll save a lot of question I have for the travel forum.
Because of the view and the food, we stay at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Pkwy (BRP). The Pisgah Inn is the government lodge with stunning views and their restaurant serves unbelievable food. If one wants to stay on the BPR, I believe the Pisgah is the only choice.
http://www.pisgahinn.com
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
The Gap is about 2 hours away, but the "gap locals" come to this area to ride. The feeder roads to and from the BRP, are hard to beat.
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
Greg,
I just got back from riding the BRParkway, and the tail, (july 3rd) OMG what a wonderful time I had, went up with a group of 12 bikes but rode only with four other guys, (non that I ever met before this trip) we all clicked, and had a wonderful time together.. As you now know, the roads there are unbelievable wonderful, and fun too ride.... This was my first time ever riding a trike (been riding 50 years on 2) and took to the trike like a duck in water....The Tail Of The Dragon was a total hoot riding a trike'd wing...
Ronnie (captron) on the other board
I'm good friends with Mr. Cain, who is the fastest GL1800 rider on the Gap. My gf like the adrenaline rush, so she co-rides with him. He summers near the Gap every year and knows the roads well. Yesterday, he took us on some incredible roads and through these bankrupt neighborhoods that have a few very expensive log homes that sit at the tops of some of the mountains with views on both sides. Once on top, going from peak to peak is like a m/c road coarse through the trees. The few homes that built early there, mostly have gated driveways. Today, he's coming this way to show us more.
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
Sounds like you've got a great vacay planned. Enjoy and ride safe!
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Greg, don't wear those roads out. My wife and I will be there next week and we want something left.
[QUOTE=GoldWingrGreg;483604]I'm good friends with Mr. Cain, who is the fastest GL1800 rider on the Gap. My gf like the adrenaline rush, so she co-rides with him. He summers near the Gap every year and knows the roads well. Yesterday, he took us on some incredible roads and through these bankrupt neighborhoods that have a few very expensive log homes that sit at the tops of some of the mountains with views on both sides. Once on top, going from peak to peak is like a m/c road coarse through the trees. The few homes that built early there, mostly have gated driveways. Today, he's coming this way to show us more.[/QUOTE
Ok I'm going to ask,and don't want to put my foot in my mouth but here goes:
Is Mr. Cain the one and only "Yellowwolf???? that I used to read about???
Ronnie
Greg, Thanks for the pictures. We have never stayed in the inn, but have been there.
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