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Tag Archives: Dragon Raid
Dragon Raid 2019: Motorcycle Rally Evolution (Part 2)
Monday, September 9th: Have Knobbies, Will Travel Like Sunday, Monday’s weather report called for “hot and dry”; a welcome change from previous year’s Raids. At breakfast, the “Usual Suspects” were debating the best place to grab lunch. As is tradition, … Continue reading
Musings from the Saddle: Reflections on 2018
Reflection With only a couple days left in the year, I can’t help but to look back the events of 2018. Revzilla has their annual report card, Chris Cope has his quarterly “State of the Motorcycle Obsession”, I’m apparently no … Continue reading
6 Reasons to Attend The Dragon Raid
The week after Labor Day will be here before we know it; for longtime Moto Adventurer followers, you know that’s my annual week-long vacation to Deal’s Gap for The Dragon Raid motorcycle rally. This year I’m hoping to see some … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Dragon Raid, dual sport, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Moonshiner 28, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gravel, and the Kitchen Sink: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Having checked the Dragon and Cherohala off the list for 2016, I was chomping at the bit for the Moonshiner (NC-28 into Franklin) come Wednesday morning. The morning was the usual routine, leisurely (but delicious) breakfast at the Iron Horse, getting my … Continue reading
2016 Triumph Dragon Raid: Round Trip to Deal’s Gap
Normally I’d say that the trip down and trip back to the Dragon Raid are distinct events, however this year’s commute to and from the Raid was one of the most challenging motorcycle trips I’ve taken. Obviously this was no … Continue reading
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Tagged Dragon Raid, GoPro, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Motorcycle Events recap and plans for next year
As a moto-aholic it goes without saying that I attend a number of motorcycle related events each year. I would say I generally split my riding time (somewhat) equally between solo riding, group riding, and organized events. Of course, not … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruise in, Demo Ride, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Dragon Raid, Motorcycle Show
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 7 – The Long Ride Home
At dinner Saturday night I was enjoying steak along with good company, while at the same time deciding if I wanted to take the long way home, or just burn it up the freeway with the boys. Figuring that it … Continue reading
Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 6 – Bridal Veil Falls and the Saturday Night Party
By day six, I estimate that most folks, having been at the lodge since Sunday night, had probably hit the majority of their favorite destinations. Having already checked two items off my moto bucket list, and having nabbed low angle … Continue reading
Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 5 – More Twisties, Oskar Blues Brewery, and back to the BRP
Despite the soupy morning air, the outlook for Friday was a lot better than the previous two days. My buddy Jon, who joined me for the trek down to the Iron Horse, put together a route down through Brevard to … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, Blue Ridge Parkway, craft beer, Dragon Raid, Motorcycle, Oskar Blues Brewery, Tail of the Dragon, Triumph Motorcycles, US-276
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 4 – Wayah Road, Moonshiner 28, and a wet Dragon
The forecast for Thursday morning was even more sketchy than Wednesday. Waiting for the roads to dry out from the overnight showers, I loitered around the lodge a bit that morning before meeting up with a couple of buddies to … Continue reading
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Tagged Caffe Rel, Dragon Raid, GoPro, Moonshiner 28, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Triumph Motorcycles, Wayah Road
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