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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 7 – The Long Ride Home

Posted on November 9, 2015 by MotoADVR

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 →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 6 – Bridal Veil Falls and the Saturday Night Party

Posted on November 4, 2015 by MotoADVR

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 →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 5 – More Twisties, Oskar Blues Brewery, and back to the BRP

Posted on October 29, 2015 by MotoADVR

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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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 4 – Wayah Road, Moonshiner 28, and a wet Dragon

Posted on October 21, 2015 by MotoADVR

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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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 3 – Paddling the Nantahala River

Posted on October 15, 2015 by MotoADVR

In the days leading up to the Raid, I was concerned that the aftermath of tropical storm Erika was going to make the weather a complete washout. As the first few days proved, weather in the mountains can be very … Continue reading →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 2 – Tigers Across the Blue Ridge

Posted on October 9, 2015 by MotoADVR

Tuesday morning started out very similar to Monday, a few guys talking about a good destination, suddenly a group mysteriously formed; and again, me just along for the ride. Getting my stuff set up for the day, fussing with the GoPro … Continue reading →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 1 – The Mile High Legend

Posted on October 2, 2015 by MotoADVR

Even after a long ride the day prior, I was chomping at the bit to get out on the road, yet rapidly reminded that they don’t call them the “Smoky Mountains” for nothing. While not the case all year, the … Continue reading →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: How the Beast got its name

Posted on September 30, 2015 by MotoADVR

For folks that hadn’t already figured it out, the Triumph “Dragon Raid” is named after the prime location where it takes place. While I took it for granted that it might be common knowledge among motorsports enthusiasts, for folks that … Continue reading →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: The Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge

Posted on September 30, 2015 by MotoADVR

Beyond spending a week in the Smoky Mountains, enjoying some of the best roads east of the Mississippi River, staying at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge is also one of the highlights of my annual vacation. Nestled in the Stecoah … Continue reading →

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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 0 – Southbound (Part 2)

Posted on September 25, 2015 by MotoADVR

Continued from Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 0 – Southbound (part 1) When word made its way around the office that my “big trip” to the Dragon Raid this year was upon me, most folks told me to be careful, especially … Continue reading →

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