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Old 04-17-2019, 06:56 PM   #15
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Setup a run down Moonshiner 28, too. That runs right out of Deal's Gap (watch out for the right-hander into the bridge) and over to Highlands, NC. It is a great run through rural country that feels like a step back in time. You can turn around at the 4 lane and cruise back to the Dragon.
Yes the plan is to run the Dragon both directions a few times, take Moonshiners 28 out to the dam for photos and back to Deals Gap then dinner at Tapoco. The following day is to head out to the Snake in the am then back to the Dragon Saturday night.
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Old 04-19-2019, 06:56 AM   #16
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I so miss the Tail of the Dragon... haven't been there in years... beautiful area and awesome roads..
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Old 04-19-2019, 09:51 AM   #17
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Yes the plan is to run the Dragon both directions a few times, take Moonshiners 28 out to the dam for photos and back to Deals Gap then dinner at Tapoco. The following day is to head out to the Snake in the am then back to the Dragon Saturday night.
Are you running the full Dragon or at least what many consider to be the full run or just from the gate at the top of the hill down to Tabcat Bridge? There is another 10 or more miles back towards Robbinsville, NC that are worth a look.
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Old 04-23-2019, 07:11 PM   #18
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Are you running the full Dragon or at least what many consider to be the full run or just from the gate at the top of the hill down to Tabcat Bridge? There is another 10 or more miles back towards Robbinsville, NC that are worth a look.
I know the area you are talking about. We will be spending most of the day Friday covering that whole section.
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Old 05-06-2019, 08:01 AM   #19
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Update, less than 2 months away. Plans are to move forward and a good number of cars are scheduled to attend. I have gotten contact information from a number of owners already. If you haven't sent me a private message please do so. I will provide you a wireless number and send more information on meeting time and place as the date gets closer. Depending on where most drivers are coming from I will choose a meeting place. Either Deal’s Gap or the opposite end of the Dragon down by the water. Stay tuned, it’s going to be a great ride!
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Old 05-21-2019, 08:13 AM   #20
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Friday June 21, 2019
10:00AM Driver's meet & greet. General group set up and safety brief. There is a rest area at the base of the Dragon on the TN side just before the Little Tennessee River. This is the large rest area right before the water not the pull off up on the Dragon. I will post a picture of the exact location to help those unfamiliar with the area to locate it.

10:30AM 1st Run up the Dragon to Deal's Gap
11:00AM Regroup at Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort
17548 Tapoco Rd. Robbinsville NC
11:15AM 2nd Run down the Dragon back to our initial meeting place
11:45AM 3rd Run up the Dragon to Deal's Gap

12:15PM -1:15PM Lunch at Dragon's Den Grill right next door to the Deal's Gap General Store.
1:15PM-2:00PM Shopping at the Deal's Gap General Store and Killboy Souvenir Shop across the street.

2:30PM Depart to Fontana Dam. We will be following Moonshiner's 28 out to the Dam.
3:00PM -3:30PM Regroup at the base of the Dam for photos/cool down.

3:45PM-4:15 Drive up to the top of the Dam. More photos.

4:45PM Regroup at Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort
4th Run down the Dragon to initial meeting place.
5:15PM 5th Run up the Dragon back to Deal's Gap

6:00PM Dinner and group photos at the Tapoco Lodge
14981 Tapoco Rd. Robbinsville NC

Start time of the day is firm however depending on number of cars and how long it takes for group to reassemble we may run slightly ahead or behind schedule for the rest of the day as we progress. Timing to be adjusted accordingly. The objective is to run the Dragon 5 times throughout the day and cover Moonshiner's 28 for drive time. There are good opportunities for photos and some downtime to pick up souvenirs in between.

Saturday itinerary will be posted shortly. I will be communicating with all drivers to determine how many will be joining us on Day two. Stay tuned.
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Old 05-22-2019, 10:07 AM   #21
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Itinerary:

Friday June 21, 2019
10:00AM Driver's meet & greet. General group set up and safety brief. There is a rest area at the base of the Dragon on the TN side just before the Little Tennessee River. This is the large rest area right before the water not the pull off up on the Dragon. I will post a picture of the exact location to help those unfamiliar with the area to locate it.

10:30AM 1st Run up the Dragon to Deal's Gap
11:00AM Regroup at Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort
17548 Tapoco Rd. Robbinsville NC
11:15AM 2nd Run down the Dragon back to our initial meeting place
11:45AM 3rd Run up the Dragon to Deal's Gap

12:15PM -1:15PM Lunch at Dragon's Den Grill right next door to the Deal's Gap General Store.
1:15PM-2:00PM Shopping at the Deal's Gap General Store and Killboy Souvenir Shop across the street.

2:30PM Depart to Fontana Dam. We will be following Moonshiner's 28 out to the Dam.
3:00PM -3:30PM Regroup at the base of the Dam for photos/cool down.

3:45PM-4:15 Drive up to the top of the Dam. More photos.

4:45PM Regroup at Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort
4th Run down the Dragon to initial meeting place.
5:15PM 5th Run up the Dragon back to Deal's Gap

6:00PM Dinner and group photos at the Tapoco Lodge
14981 Tapoco Rd. Robbinsville NC

Start time of the day is firm however depending on number of cars and how long it takes for group to reassemble we may run slightly ahead or behind schedule for the rest of the day as we progress. Timing to be adjusted accordingly. The objective is to run the Dragon 5 times throughout the day and cover Moonshiner's 28 for drive time. There are good opportunities for photos and some downtime to pick up souvenirs in between.

Saturday June 22, 2019
10:00AM Meet up at Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort
10:30AM Depart and head down the Dragon toward's the Foothills Parkway along the Tennessee River.
Take Foothills Parkway toward's Walland. Leaving Walland heading toward Rt 40 and then follow Rt 40 connecting with Rt 81 up to Bristol TN. The trip from Walland to Bristol is approximately
129 miles.
12:45PM Arrive in Bristol. Time approximate.
1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch TBD
2:15PM Depart and take 421 towards Shady Valley and ride the Snake out to Mountain City.
3:15PM Arrive Mountain City. Time approximate
4:00PM Head back to Deal's Gap. Route dependent on traffic and timing. Possible route is Rt 81/40 to Rt 441 heading south towards Cherokee then take 74 to Moonshiner's 28 and arrive back at deal's Gap.
6:30PM Final Run down the Dragon for those heading back over into TN.

Saturday is a bit fluid since the trip is longer and there are a lot of variables. Plan is to get at least two runs along the Dragon. One in the beginning of the day the other at the end. For those approaching the Dragon from the NC side we can meet at the bottom of the Dragon around 9:30AM along the Tennessee River and take the Dragon back up to Deal's Gap by 10:00AM to get the rest of the group.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and their rides. Contact me with any questions/suggestions if you're from around the area. Thank you all.
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Old 06-05-2019, 07:23 PM   #22
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Just a little over 2 weeks away. People have rooms booked at the hotel and some are in cabins near the Tail. Several drivers plan on being in Knoxville Thursday so if there are folks who want to connect downtown for dinner we can possibly coordinate something. Lots of good food and drink either in Historic Gay St or in Old City. Stay tuned everyone.
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Old 06-05-2019, 08:51 PM   #23
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Driver’s meet up

Here is a satellite image of the pulloff on the left side of the Dragon as you approach from the west. There is a sign on the right side that reads motorcycle crash area next 11 miles.
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Old 06-05-2019, 10:34 PM   #24
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Seems like an invite over to Camaro5 for some Synergy green and Green Flash cars to join would have been good as well. Get as much green lined up as you can! Just sayin.....
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Old 06-05-2019, 10:52 PM   #25
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Seems like an invite over to Camaro5 for some Synergy green and Green Flash cars to join would have been good as well. Get as much green lined up as you can! Just sayin.....
Thats a cool idea. I will look into it. Thanks
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