Tag Archives: North Carolina

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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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged Cherohala Skyway, GoPro, Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Speedmaster, US 129 | 5 Comments

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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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged Motorcycle, North Carolina, Smoky Mountains, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Travel Channel | 6 Comments

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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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged Cumberland Gap, Cumberland Gap Tunnel, GoPro, Kentucky, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycle, Triumph Speedmaster, US-25 | 5 Comments

Preliminary Riding report: Ad hoc Smoky Mountain Trip

Posted on April 15, 2015 by MotoADVR

I have a buddy with a standing rule: “If you see my motorcycle on a trailer… call the police –because it’s stolen!” An excellent rule, which I plan to live by… no sooner than I said that, fate called my … Continue reading →