fleetingyouth
Active Member
Hi all This is my first real long trip Ive been planning it all summer for me and a friend. Another friend might be driving in from TN and one from FL. If there is anyone along the Route or in the area of the Dragon who wants to meet up or come along would be great to meet some new people.
We are leaving Boston Sat Sept 26th and plan to be at the Dragon on the 30th. We might get there sooner we are going to play it by ear. We are then going to be doing some rides in the area for a few days and heading back to Boston Oct 4th. Will probably hit Boston on the 8th.
So far our only destinations are the Revzilla showroom in Philly, Wheels through Time Museum and the Tail of the Dragon.
The Plan is to do Highway riding straight through Maryland to the Skyline Drive in VA. Take that to the Blue Ridge Parkway all the way to the Dragon. I have it mapped out at about 1100 Miles.
If anyone who has done any of these routes before has any tips or places of interest along the way that would be great. Also Im still looking into cheap places to stay or the possibility of some camping to save cash on the way down. Can anyone offer advice on what to expect weather wise late sept early oct for any of these areas? Trying to plan out gear needed.
How about anything else I should know or expect ie traffic, hazards?
Once there Ive mapped up to big 150ish loops that both include the dragon. The Cherohala loop up around Vonore to the dragon. The Smoky mtn park Loop. Does anyone have other good rides or advice on riding these routes. Any things to watch for or places of interest?
Like I said this is our first big trip and any and all advice is welcomed for this trip. Ive done a couple camping trips but the longest straight ride Ive done is just under 5 hours. I have done casual day rides with no real distance riding for about 8 hours. Ive been preparing physically so now I just want to get some advice and info on what to expect watch out for. Also anything to improve or add to the trip.
thanks everyone.
We are leaving Boston Sat Sept 26th and plan to be at the Dragon on the 30th. We might get there sooner we are going to play it by ear. We are then going to be doing some rides in the area for a few days and heading back to Boston Oct 4th. Will probably hit Boston on the 8th.
So far our only destinations are the Revzilla showroom in Philly, Wheels through Time Museum and the Tail of the Dragon.
The Plan is to do Highway riding straight through Maryland to the Skyline Drive in VA. Take that to the Blue Ridge Parkway all the way to the Dragon. I have it mapped out at about 1100 Miles.
If anyone who has done any of these routes before has any tips or places of interest along the way that would be great. Also Im still looking into cheap places to stay or the possibility of some camping to save cash on the way down. Can anyone offer advice on what to expect weather wise late sept early oct for any of these areas? Trying to plan out gear needed.
How about anything else I should know or expect ie traffic, hazards?
Once there Ive mapped up to big 150ish loops that both include the dragon. The Cherohala loop up around Vonore to the dragon. The Smoky mtn park Loop. Does anyone have other good rides or advice on riding these routes. Any things to watch for or places of interest?
Like I said this is our first big trip and any and all advice is welcomed for this trip. Ive done a couple camping trips but the longest straight ride Ive done is just under 5 hours. I have done casual day rides with no real distance riding for about 8 hours. Ive been preparing physically so now I just want to get some advice and info on what to expect watch out for. Also anything to improve or add to the trip.
thanks everyone.