Yes, I rode the entire parkway on my way up to Deal’s. Was a good 2 day ride... down and back. ....tom From my mobile > On May 16, 2021, at 9:36 AM, James Calandro <capo@carolina.rr.com> wrote: > > The road is wonderful but because of all the publicity it is a miserable ride unless you can get there on a Wednesday morning and ride it before it is filled with vehicles and LEO. Back when I first rode it maybe 1983, it was empty and a blast to ride. Foothills Parkway is nice. Did you get to ride the new extension? Shame you missed the Cherohala Skyway. > Jim Calandro > il Capo > US DESMO > www.usdesmo.com > 704-843-0429 > > "Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" Buddha > > >> On Sun, May 16, 2021 at 8:36 AM t d <tbrduc@gmail.com> wrote: >> After being on the east coast for a few years, and hearing so much about it, I FINALLY rode down to check out Tail of The Dragon. >> Many of you probably “know it”, but I felt like I had to do it at least twice. >> :-) >> Perfect for a Monster or a Scrambler. Not so much a Superbike or even a SuperSport. >> I took my Concours…even worse for THAT 11 mile stretch. >> It was worth the 12 hour one way trip! >> 12 hours down, the long way…through Pigeon Drop and Gatlinburg (never again!)…spend the night..do the Foothills Parkway, then up to Deal’s Gap..and back..through Knoxville and 40-81-66 home. >> Some beautiful nature there though!! >> >> Miata club, Camaro club and a few other assorted ‘organised’ groups. A heck of a show! >> Here..about 1030 yesterday morning. >> >> Mailto: %(user_address)s