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Category 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
Back Across the Skyway, War Stories, and Solitude: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016.
A while back a close friend of mine moved down to Chattanooga to take a new job. He and I served together in the sandbox back in ’04; obviously we don’t get to talk as much as we used to, … Continue reading
Posted in Dragon Raid, Events, Ride Reports
Tagged Cherohala Skyway, Motorcycle, Rain, Tennessee, Triumph Scrambler, Weather
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A New Tire in a Pinch: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Now that the first snow is starting to fall in Dayton… I’m finally circling back to the rest of my photos and video from “The Raid”: Three days of hooliganism (albeit “cruiser” hooliganism) had taken a heavy toll on the … Continue reading
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
The Tail of the Dragon, US-129: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At some point this year I vowed “come hell or high water”, I was riding a different motorcycle to this year’s Dragon Raid. As such, with Rosie taking up residence on the porch, riding a sportier chassis across “The … Continue reading
Posted in Dragon Raid, Events, Ride Reports
Tagged Deal's Gap, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, US 129
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The Road to Oskar Blues Brewery: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
During these year’s Dragon Raid, it goes without saying I rode many of the same routes that I covered last year. That said, while the roads didn’t change a whole lot, the way they feel under a new motorcycle certainly … Continue reading
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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
Posted in Dragon Raid, Events, Ride Reports
Tagged Dragon Raid, GoPro, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2016: Preview
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Dragon Raid, Events
Tagged Moto Vacation, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Triumph Dragon Raid, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Scrambler, Vacation
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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
