Smoky Mountain Bike Week – Fontana Dam
There’s fire in the mountains October 2-5, 2008, as motorcycles rumble into Fontana Village for the Smoky Mountain Bike Week. Bikers arrive from near and far for this big party held each year in North Carolina over the first weekend of October.
Of course it’s not just the great food, live music, 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.
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10 Tips for Slaying the Dragon
August 29, 2008 by Godfather · 2 Comments
So, you are making your first of what is sure to become many trips to the Dragon. You are probably excited and perhaps a little bit nervous. That is understandable – 318 curves in 11 miles! Ask any “Dragon Slayer” and Read more
Hey, What About 4×4’s?!
August 20, 2008 by Godfather · 2 Comments
Sure, motorcycles and sports car clubs may get a lot of attention in these parts, especially at The Dragon on US 129, but 4×4’s certainly have a lot to choose from.
Look at any local map and you will find plenty of roads that send shivers Read more
Blue Ridge Parkway
June 28, 2008 by Godfather · 2 Comments
Just 53 miles from The Tail of the Dragon is the entrance to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most visited roads in America’s National Park System. Extending along the Blue Ridge Mountains, this scenic Parkway offers incredible views year round but especially during the fall when the trees display their spectacular autumn colors.
A Depression era project, the Parkway connects Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (Milepost 0) with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina (Milepost 469). Boasting over 200 Read more
