Smoky Mountain Weather

[Daisyjoe]

I was in Townsend, Tn. Friday thru Monday. It rained every day, all day. Rode some of the routes we will ride next month, hopefully. The dragon had LOTS of Mini Cs' and only about two dozen bikes. But it was very messy weather. Rode the Foothills Pkwy. Nice sweeping curves. Also attempted to ride the Cherohola (?) Skyway. It was so foggy and dismal, I finally turned around and came back to Robbinsville, rode thru Bryson City, Cherokee and back up the mountain to Townsend,Tn. Rode by the casino in Cherokee. Not a lot of vehicles in the parking lot. :dontknow: Also rode thru Cades Cove. This is a beautiful 11 mile, one way loop passing by old cabins, old churches and lots of wildlife. You didn't have to look very far to find a waterfall. The rivers are overflowing and there are mini waterfalls on the sides of the mountains. I was in my car, not riding my Spyder. I am really looking forward to next month.
Riding in this beautiful area, meeting Spyder owners and of course, sampling Lamont's BBQ.

 

[BikerDoc]

The last time in Maggie Valley we definitely had some rain - a couple times severe, but there was plenty of clear ryding time as well.. I suspect the weather will be a bit better in 30 days than now...

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

With the crazy weather that we are getting now a days be prepared for anything! I suspect though that we will have less rain than Spyderfest but it "always" rains a little overnight in the mountains. A bike cover, even a bikini cover to keep the seat and instruments dry is a must. Also a set of Froggs tucked into a saddle bag is good insurance. Also be prepared for cool damp mornings with warm muggy afternoons! A bad day in the mountains is still better than a good day at work!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: You're really making me want to dump my business and property, and re-locate! :thumbup:

 

[Trickie Dick]

I think BRP ought to consider moving the event to a time when there is no possibility of rain or maybe to another location that is dry and neither too hot nor too cold. It must be Just right. :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

There's not too much rain in the Mojave Desert... :shocked:
The weather will always be what it is; we roll with the punches! :thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

I think BRP ought to consider moving the event to a time when there is no possibility of rain or maybe to another location that is dry and neither too hot nor too cold. It must be Just right. :roflblack:

How about that land right next to the Three Bears' cottage?

 

[Bob Denman]

Shanghri-La?? :shocked: