Dam Bike Ralley at The Dragon

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!

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. 

For more information visit Smoky Mountain Bike Week.  If you need a great place to stay close to all the fun, be sure to check out this Deals Gap Home!

10 Tips for Slaying the Dragon

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

Dragon to Skyway Loop

After years of riding the Smoky Mountains around Deals Gap one of our favorite rides is still the Dragon – Skyway Loop.  Start the morning riding the Dragon at Deals Gap complete with 318 turns in 11 miles.  Drop down into the valley and loop around to Tellico plains for a stop at the beautiful Bald River Falls.  Then head back over the Cherohala Skyway for breathtaking views and mile high elevations ending back at Robbinsville NC. 

You can make this a half day to a full day trip depending on how many stops you make along the way.  Here we share the details of the route along with Read more

The Dragon at Deals Gap

318 curves in 11 miles! 

Throw out stats like that and you can immediately feel your heartbeat race. Whether your passion is on two wheels or four, the Dragon on US 129 is a thrill. Read more