Back to back motorcycle trips certainly hasn’t helped my writing. It has (hopefully) provided me with some new photos and video, and probably a few decent stories.
This year’s Dragon Raid started out on the wrong foot, with me melting a penny sized hole in my all-season riding pants on the “high-pipe” of the Scrambler at the very first gas station. From there, aside from having a really good time, it was a series of unplanned events, including an acquaintance “leaving the roadway” near a curve, riding home in the dark (repeatedly), an unscheduled tire change, and the search for gasoline. Ultimately, this year’s big motorcycle “vacation” felt more like one long episode, versus distinct rides and destinations, so bear with me while I cut video, edit photos, and try to organize this “adventure” into some sort of coherent tirade… I mean story.
Day 0: Round Trip to Deal’s Gap
Day 1: The Road to Oskar Blues
Day 2 continued: Back Across the Cherohala Skyway
Day 3: Moonshiner 28, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gravel, and the Kitchen Sink
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Wearing a tire out during a rally is justification for being smacked upside the head. I hope the impending story contains slow races, topless chicks, loud pipes, BBQ, and a happy ending.
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LOL, I’m not sure if you’re talking about me or you at this point? (I was referring to my impromptu tire change).
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I’m talking about you, rookie.
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Pot meet kettle…
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If you ever take a break at Copperhead Corner pour one out for me.
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I’ll have to check that out next year, where is that?
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It is one of the corners on the Tail of the Dragon that gave me a nice scar.
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Ah, now I’m following you. The new Scram handled it quite well, but as soon as you think you’ve got the Dragon whipped, it’ll bite you.
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