Tail of the dragon?

[dave01]

Hellbender, US 28, goes from Franklin all the way to the start of the Dragon. Great road, 54 miles long with tight areas, sweepers and little traffic.
Wayah road is great, starting at Loafers Glory
WarWoman road in NC, near Franklin is also a good ride. 64 up from Franklin to Highland is good for sightseeing too.

 

[Bob Denman]

(Taking notes about all of these great roads for when my chance comes to go looking for them! :thumbup

 

[Highwayman2013]

Can someone please list the other rides in the area? I'll be there in June and don't want to miss anything!

http://tailofthedragon.com/index.html This will tell you!

 

[bullant12]

If you are concerned about the Tail... rYding it over there is plenty of practice!!nojoke

 

[Spyder601]

If you are concerned about the Tail... rYding it over there is plenty of practice!!nojoke

Not so much concerned as much as just wanted to know what to expect I'm weird like that lol

 

[gnirtsnod]

That is what I had hoped to hear! Thank you all for your responses! I can't wait to get up that way. I hear the roads are great all over the area!

Yeah, lots of great roads. If you are doing the Dragon on a weekend, expect to be passed on left-hand curves and the occasional straight stretch. The riders are pretty skilled but cannot always control their enthusiasm...and an occasional fool will get inserted into the mix! Don't get intimidated by sport bikers climbing your tail and riding in a manner that you would wouldn't otherwise ride. Final suggestion, ride it on a Thursday or other weekday if you want the pressure lifted for a first-timer.

 

[SpyderRx]

Not looking to good for this trip. The weather is saying rain and cold. We may have to head another direction and postpone this Ryde for a warmer drier date.

 

[bruiser]

I agree with 209 (The Rattler). I like it better than the Dragon. 290 curves in 24 miles. Flats to ease up on and relax before the next set of turns. Observation points, nice sceanery. Quite a bit of the run follows a river. Some nice country stores to get a cold drink.