129 Tail of the Dragon – Road Back Open!
July 10, 2010 by Godfather · Comments Off
The rock slide that left part of 129, known as Tail of the Dragon, closed on the Tennessee side (between the Dragon and Happy Valley Road/Foothills Parkway) IS NOW OPEN!
Get out and enjoy the ride!
129 Dragon Closed – Both Sides
The rock slide that has left part of 129, known as Tail of the Dragon, closed on the Tennessee side (between the Dragon and Happy Valley Road/Foothills Parkway) has now been closed on both sides.
TDOT closed 129 at the NC/TN boarder and it looks as though the road will not open until March 26.
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Asheville Bikefest Blue Ridge Run
February 17, 2010 by TracyZ · 2 Comments
May 13-16, 2010 – Motorcycle riders help celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary at the Asheville Bikefest. Events include a poker run, dealer demo rides, entertainment and a whole lot of motorcycle riding.
Wheels Through Time Museum will be sponsoring a vintage bike ride-in, bike show, swap meet, and field games.
Explore the mountains of North Carolina on two wheels. For more information visit Asheville Bikefest online.
Cheoah River Whitewater Rafting Release Dates 2010
February 17, 2010 by TracyZ · Comments Off
Whitewater enthusiasts converge on the Cheoah River to raft and kayak the Class IV rapids when the waters are unleashed from Santeetlah Dam.
The Cheoah River offers nine miles of heart pounding whitewater adventure running along US Hwy 129. Just a few minutes from the famous Tail of the Dragon and the Dragon at Deals Gap, this area is well known to motor enthusiasts for its 318 turns in 11 miles.
Located in Graham County North Carolina, the Cheoah is a limited release river with 19 days scheduled for 2010 as follows: Read more
Thunder in the Smokies Rally 2010
February 17, 2010 by TracyZ · Comments Off
April 23 – 25, 2010 – Motorcycle enthusiasts are heading to Maggie Valley, North Carolina for the Handlebar Corral’s spring Thunder in the Smokies Rally. Enjoy scenic roads, vendors, bands, bike shows, and a Sunday Pancake Breakfast.
Be sure to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, slay the Dragon, hike Mingo Falls by Cherokee, and tour Wheels Through Time Museum while you are in town.
For more information on the Thunder in the Smokies Rally visit the Handlebar Corral site.
Z-Dayz 2010 at the Dragon
February 17, 2010 by TracyZ · Leave a Comment
May 17-23, 2010 - The ZdayZ group returns for its 7th year at the Dragon at Deals Gap and the Tail of Dragon, NC. Fontana Village Resort, just off Hellbender Highway 28, will be the headquarters for this event catering to Datsun/Nissan Z-car, Infiniti G35/G37, and GTR sports car enthusiasts.
Last year saw their largest gathering so far with 446 registered attendees and 281 registered vehicles. For more information on the 2010 event visit: http://www.zdayz.com/
Volkswagon R32 at the Dragon
February 17, 2010 by TracyZ · Comments Off
April 8-12, 2010 – The East Coast VW R32 owners club is having their 4th annual event at the Tail of the Dragon the second weekend in April. They hope to have over 100 owners take to the roads around the Smoky Mountains for the filming of their professional video. Here’s some footage from the 2009 event.
For more details visit the VW Vortex forum at: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4675619
MINIS on the Dragon
February 5, 2010 by TracyZ · Comments Off
Apr 28 to May 2, 2010 - Join over 600 Mini Cooper enthusiasts, or Miniacs, as they drive the Smoky Mountain roads of North Carolina.
The main attraction of course is the 318 turns in 11 miles on Highway 129. Known as the Dragon at Deals Gap and Tail of the Dragon, this famous stretch of road is joined by the Hellbender 28 and the Cherohala Skyway as favorites among drivers on both 2 and 4 wheels.
This 8th annual MOTD celebration will be based at Fontana Village and draws Mini Cooper owners from over 32 states
For more information visit the organizers site at: http://www.minisonthedragon.com/
Dam Bike Ralley at The Dragon
March 9, 2009 by TracyZ · Comments Off
There’s fire in the mountains June 5-8, 2009, as motorcycles rumble into Fontana Village for the Dam Bike Ralley at The Dragon. Bikers arrive from near and far for this big party held in western North Carolina.
Of course it’s not just the great food, live music, poker run, and vendors that call to riders. It’s the need to ride some of the most exciting roads in the country.
Slay the Dragon’s 318 curves in 11 miles on US-129. Cruise the incredible Hellbender 28, running for 30 miles along Fontana Lake and the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Run the mile high Cherohala Skyway for sweeping curves and breathtaking views.
After a great day of riding, head back to Fontana Village to share stories and enjoy the festivities of this premiere motorcycle rally in the Great Smoky Mountains.
For more information visit Dam Bike Rally at the Dragon. If you need a great place to stay close to all the fun, be sure to check out this Deals Gap Home!
ZdayZ 2009
March 9, 2009 by TracyZ · Comments Off
On May 28-31, 2009 the ZdayZ event returns for its 6th year at the Dragon at Deals Gap and the Tail of Dragon. Fontana Village Resort at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains will be the headquarters for this event catering to Datsun/Nissan Z-car, Infiniti G35/G37, and GTR sports car enthusiasts.
While the main focus of ZDayZ is driving the local roads, there are also plenty of activities including:
- Car Show,
- Drive in Movie,
- Two Concerts
- Onsite Vendors
- Bonfire
- TSD and Prize Rally
- Exhaust Soundoff
- Scavenger Hunt
- and MORE!
Visit ZdayZ.com for registration and information.
