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Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Keep in mind Harley 120TH in Milwaukee July 13-16th 2023. A big event for all.
Ok we made it to Gatlinburg. It was a short ride 140 miles . But we detoured and rode Blue ridge Parkway.
Speeds are 25 to 45 on that rode. It was a good ride. I will post a link to pictures latter.
On wake up this morning forecast was for mountain Thunderstorms in the afternoon. We head out new found gap towards Cherokee NC A nice ride Climb from about 2,000 feet to 6,000. Nice and cool once past 4,000 feet.
Mountain held back a couple storms. We turned around 10 miles short of Cherokee NC and head back.
Stopped in Pigeon Forge for lunch at No Way Jose's. Made it back to lodging just as rain was starting.
On the way back near New found gap we met a ELK in the road. We Gave the Elk the right of way and moved on.
Mountain Storms last night. Cool to see when you are already in the clouds.
Today is going to be rain all day on and off into the late evening. We will be staying in most of the day. Dinner show tonight we will go regardless of the rain.
Things are bust around the area. Maybe not as busy as we expected. But much busier than last two years. Because we come here every year we have a pretty good idea of how it is.
I am wondering if maybe skipping next year during this time and going somewhere else is in order. We love to ride this area.
But after awhile you get to know the surrounding 500 mile plus circle better than some that live here.
Have to give it some though. I like to make reservation 6 months to a year ahead. For trips like this.
VA was fun during rolling thunder. But Washington DC put a stop to that. Thinking about Gordsensville VA.
As a palace to call home for a week or two second half of May next year.
Rained all day yesterday. We went to a Pirate dinner show in Pigeon forge last night. Of course it rained there and back.
It was worth it.
No Rain forecast for most of the day. I am going to get over and check out the JP cycles shop in Pigeon Forge and will have Cat fish sometime today at HuckFins.
Seems to be a lot fewer campers on the road this year. Cabins and resorts are not full but pretty fair amount of people visiting the area.
Looking out my back...
Rain all day is the forecast.
Plan is to leave early in the morning. 560-600 mile ride to Bloomington IL . Stop for the night then 200 miles home.
We went,we came back. 17 1/2 days 4,100 miles. Did a lot of sight seeing on this trip and had a great visit with my Aunt and uncle in FL.
Yesterdays ride was 605 miles a good bit of it in rain in 4 states.
This morning was an easy 227 to the house. cool 58 degrees bright sun and no traffic. Great way to end the trip.
Glad you made it home safe Robert, sounds like you had a good trip.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
Sure did. Had postop visit today shoulder surgery is on for first up June 2nd.
Good luck with the surgery Robert, wife has had both shoulders worked on, rehab is a lot of work but well worth it.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
Walked in at 0545 wheeled out at 1100 (policy) requires a ride to the car.
All went well. No lifting period over 10 lbs. No riding the motorcycle. Follow up is June 16th doc said we will go over limits then.
They offered a supply of pain meds . Left them all there. I feel better now than I have in the last 2 years already.
Glad it went well for you
Glad things went well Robert, follow Docs orders, lol.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
Well he did not say i can't ride in the sidecar.
I have been ask many times what it is like to ride in the sidecar. I have never ridden in this one, I am always the one driving.
I have a friend that I trust to drive it. he has driven it before. I to time get in and have him give me a ride in it.
Next must do ride is August Road glide gathering. AKA Shark week This year it is in Appleton WI. 70 miles from home.
Reservation already made 6 months ago.
Because it is only 70 miles away we are planning to ride to Indiana., Meet some others heading this way then make a loop and head back. So much going on we are staying in Appleton for the week.
The Patti's run in October. Week of riding out of Clarksville TN over into KY . Yearly event I make some times wife goes sometimes not. One of those events you come when you want leave when you must. Each day is open to change.
Some time riders split off and make different rides .
There will be others but these are must happen. And reservations already made.
Just go. Made reservation for Clarksville TN area for 4 days in Sept.
14 days. Oh yes The Gathering AKA Shark Week. Every year we gather the Road Glide riders. Once out casts our number grow ever year.
Each year the Gathering is in a different state. This year it is Appleton WI 1-4 August. Some that are coming are leaving in the next few days heading this way. Friends from different parts of the country are meeting up en-route.
We have to be careful how we use the words shark week as some other group referring to real sharks get all bent out of shape about it.
The Road Glide faring has long been known as the Shark.
Shark Week was great. A amazing number showed up this year representing most of the country.
Next year it is in Williamsburg VA. Planing is already in the works to be there.
7 days and a wake up. 9th Annual Pattie's run. A meet up with other Road glide riders. Not a national event more regional.
An event I look forward to every year.
The event is simple. Come when you can leave when you must. Relax and ride. We stay at Clarksville TN. Ride the area there and around land between the lakes.
This year wife will not be going along. Last minute things have come up and she has chosen not to go.
The ride down is about 630 miles. Depending on route. However phone may ring and detours are made to met up with others.
In the end we end up there.
Get out and ride. Alone,with friends or with new friends. Just ride. next month next year maybe to late.
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