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.

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:

Cheoah River High Flow 2010 Release Dates

February 20 & 21 (Saturday & Sunday)

March 20, 21 & 22 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)

April 10, 11 & 12 (Saturday, Sunday, & Monday)

April 24 & 25 (Saturday & Sunday)

May 8 & 9 (Saturday & Sunday)

May 22 & 23 (Saturday & Sunday)

June 26 & 27 (Saturday & Sunday)

September 18 (Saturday)

October 2 (Saturday)

November 6 (Saturday)

The Dam is managed by Tapoca, a division of Alcoa, with official dates published at:

http://www.alcoa.com/tapoco/en/info_page/santeetlah.asp

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.

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/

For more details visit the VW Vortex forum at: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4675619

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/

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!

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.

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.

• February 21-22
• March 14-15
• April 4-5,  18-19,  25-26
• May 9-10,  16-17,  30-31
• June 20-21
• November 7-8

For more information on the Cheoah River visit the Nantahala Outdoor Center.  They also offer family style rafting most of the year on the Class II-III waters of the Nantahala River.