Like the title says , anybody on here from the area??
I've found myself with nothing to do this weekend since my kids are with their mother and actually don't have to work which is very rare and I've been searching the net trying to find a good place to ride to.
Don't wanna do Deals Gap, too crowded .
I've been all over the Blue Ridge Parkway so that's out.
I've explored about every nook and cranny I can think of in the western North Carolina mountains and parts of Tennessee except Shady Valley Tn. It looks like it might be worth the 3 or so hour ride.
So........ Anybody on here familiar with that area , more specifically US 421 which is called "the snake"?
Is it worth the ride there ?
It's one of the best roads in the country. Hands down.
If you have time swing up into VA and hit the back of the dragon too!
try devils triangle east tn literally minutes from my home ( anderson co. hwy 116 area)
The "Snake" is well worth the ride. We always go up in May and then again in Oct. It's 33 miles of some of he best "kiss your ass" curves you will find anywhere. There should be quite a crowd at the store at the bottom.
There are no driveways or crossroads until about the last mile so it's fairly safe. The GS is a good bike for it. Do a google search for all the details.
http://www.421thesnake.com/
Thanks for the replies ......
If the weather clears up Sunday or Monday I guess I'm gonna take off and see what it looks like for myself since yall say its worth the ride.
ive ridden my bikes on the triangle, as well as the dragon, and into the triad region of western NC. into transylvania co. speakinging of nc you wouldnt be far from the buddha who is in the charlotte area.
Holy he@$...... That road was definitely worth the ride. Wasn't too crowded and the Harley's that get in the way waved me by for the most part.
Now to get used to te GS and what gear to be in when exiting the corner. My leg is cramped from dancing thru the gear box on this 40 hp monster hahaha....
which road did you hit?
421 and a few others on the way..... I'm on my way home now . Stopped in Boone NC to gas up and eat.
where'd you eat?
Quote from: Slack on September 06, 2015, 02:29:23 PM
where'd you eat?
I just grabbed a candy bar at the gas station..... I'm not big on going in somewhere and sitting down when I'm by myself .
road trips with fun roads make it worthwhile Eh?
Quote from: Knuttzz on September 06, 2015, 03:12:56 PM
Quote from: Slack on September 06, 2015, 02:29:23 PM
where'd you eat?
I just grabbed a candy bar at the gas station..... I'm not big on going in somewhere and sitting down when I'm by myself .
I gotcha
Boone's a sweet town.
I lived there for nearly a decade.
Including when we beat Michigan: Go Mountaineer's!!
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on September 06, 2015, 06:13:46 PM
road trips with fun roads make it worthwhile Eh?
Yep, I had a blast. Been a busy summer between my children and all their activities and work so this was pretty much my only trip. It was well worth it though .
You should ride the Devils Whip! Especially if you want good riding pictures!
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Quote from: letsgetweird on September 07, 2015, 09:46:37 AM
You should ride the Devils Whip! Especially if you want good riding pictures!
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You talking about NC 80 from Marion NC up to the parkway????? I've heard a few people call it that lately. I've been all over that road if that's what you're talking about
Quote from: Knuttzz on September 07, 2015, 10:29:35 AM
Quote from: letsgetweird on September 07, 2015, 09:46:37 AM
You should ride the Devils Whip! Especially if you want good riding pictures!
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You talking about NC 80 from Marion NC up to the parkway????? I've heard a few people call it that lately. I've been all over that road if that's what you're talking about
Haha, yes!
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Quote from: letsgetweird on September 07, 2015, 12:33:49 PM
Quote from: Knuttzz on September 07, 2015, 10:29:35 AM
Quote from: letsgetweird on September 07, 2015, 09:46:37 AM
You should ride the Devils Whip! Especially if you want good riding pictures!
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You talking about NC 80 from Marion NC up to the parkway????? I've heard a few people call it that lately. I've been all over that road if that's what you're talking about
Haha, yes!
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That is one fantastic road. I live about an hr south of there , but I was looking for something new and at least an all day ride. That's why I headed up to 421.
conincidence maybe but any road ive seen with either devil or devils in its name ( or using these names by association) always makes for a fun ride. devils triangle for example is hwy 116 in lake city tn. i REFUSE to call it by its new name rocky top. lol. despise that song. anyhoo 116 goes back into the hills towards briceville tn. follow the turnoffs, eventually youd finish ride near brushy montain penitentiary. ( james earl ray anybody? lol) in a community called petros. near wartburg/oliver springs
I'll have to see about planning a ride there..... Gonna google map it from the house and see how far it is.