Tail of the Dragon - Fall 2012
08-31-2012, 09:16 PM
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Tail of the Dragon - Fall 2012
Tail of the dragon is scheduled for November 3rd.
Schedule/Meeting Spots (Copied and modified from Alan's post on the spring run) I'll try to keep this updated with names as well. Sorry if I missed anybody.
1st Meeting Point (Alan/Debbie, Steve/Rhonda, Sean, Wil, Larry, Dana/Heather, Clint/Jessie, 07sgt0720, Brittney, MegaWatz and Mayhem Mustang Crew, Holden )
Bojangles (Exit 125 I-40)
1160 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28603
• Leave Bojangle at 9:30 AM sharp
Google Map Link – Hickory Bojangles to Black Mtn. Exxon
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=11...ra=ls&t=h&z=13
• 2nd Meeting Point (We should arrive about 10:30)
Exxon Black Mountain
203 Hwy 9 (Exit 64 I-40)
• Depart Black Mountain10:45
Google Map Link – Black Mtn. Exxon to Waynesville Sagebrush
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=20...ra=ls&t=h&z=11 )
• 3rd Meeting Point (We should arrive no later than 11:45) (Steve2stangs)
Sagebrush (Exit 102 on US 23/74, other lunch options and gas available here)
895 Russ Ave.
Waynesville, NC
• Depart Waynesville 1:00
Google Map Link – Waynesville Sagebrush to Fontana Dam
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=89...ra=ls&t=h&z=10
• 4th and Final Meeting Point - Fontana Dam 2:15 for bio break with a 2:45 departure for the Dragon(TRex (GA), John/Jennie, Stephen2010 (GA)?, All4One (TN), Siber Express (TN), Will (TN))
• Again, for those spending the night and having an early Sunday Dragon run we are staying at –
Microtel Inn
Robbinsville, NC
828-479-6772
Rate - $67 (1 Queen), $77 (2 Queens) Ask for motorcycle or AAA rate.
Schedule/Meeting Spots (Copied and modified from Alan's post on the spring run) I'll try to keep this updated with names as well. Sorry if I missed anybody.
1st Meeting Point (Alan/Debbie, Steve/Rhonda, Sean, Wil, Larry, Dana/Heather, Clint/Jessie, 07sgt0720, Brittney, MegaWatz and Mayhem Mustang Crew, Holden )
Bojangles (Exit 125 I-40)
1160 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28603
• Leave Bojangle at 9:30 AM sharp
Google Map Link – Hickory Bojangles to Black Mtn. Exxon
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=11...ra=ls&t=h&z=13
• 2nd Meeting Point (We should arrive about 10:30)
Exxon Black Mountain
203 Hwy 9 (Exit 64 I-40)
• Depart Black Mountain10:45
Google Map Link – Black Mtn. Exxon to Waynesville Sagebrush
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=20...ra=ls&t=h&z=11 )
• 3rd Meeting Point (We should arrive no later than 11:45) (Steve2stangs)
Sagebrush (Exit 102 on US 23/74, other lunch options and gas available here)
895 Russ Ave.
Waynesville, NC
• Depart Waynesville 1:00
Google Map Link – Waynesville Sagebrush to Fontana Dam
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=89...ra=ls&t=h&z=10
• 4th and Final Meeting Point - Fontana Dam 2:15 for bio break with a 2:45 departure for the Dragon(TRex (GA), John/Jennie, Stephen2010 (GA)?, All4One (TN), Siber Express (TN), Will (TN))
• Again, for those spending the night and having an early Sunday Dragon run we are staying at –
Microtel Inn
Robbinsville, NC
828-479-6772
Rate - $67 (1 Queen), $77 (2 Queens) Ask for motorcycle or AAA rate.
Last edited by clowe1965; 11-02-2012 at 06:45 PM.
08-31-2012, 10:28 PM
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Decided to go ahead and start this thread. Everything is getting busy with our other events and for some of us football as well.
Last year it was done in September. I don't know if we want to do this right before St. Jude, but waiting much longer it starts to get crowded and potentially slippery if we move into November. Other thing about September is scheduling for everyone on a short notice. This is one of the bigger, most enjoyable events we do so trying to work with everyone's scheduling is top priority.
Any proposed dates? September dates are 9/15, 9/22, and 9/29. I'm assuming the two weekends before and after 10/13 are out, so that leaves 10/27. I'd rather avoid November due to the weather and that typically the big trip is to VIR for charity laps in this month.
Thoughts?
Last year it was done in September. I don't know if we want to do this right before St. Jude, but waiting much longer it starts to get crowded and potentially slippery if we move into November. Other thing about September is scheduling for everyone on a short notice. This is one of the bigger, most enjoyable events we do so trying to work with everyone's scheduling is top priority.
Any proposed dates? September dates are 9/15, 9/22, and 9/29. I'm assuming the two weekends before and after 10/13 are out, so that leaves 10/27. I'd rather avoid November due to the weather and that typically the big trip is to VIR for charity laps in this month.
Thoughts?
i'll be in Gatlinburg tue-fri and plan on running everything in the area!
there will be 9-10 of us there from NC, OH, IN, VA
Most of the caravan is spending fri-sat (7th-8th) in WV @ New River Gorge, then heading to the Biltmore (9th-10th). Leaving Asheville Tue morn via the Blue Ridge into Tenn
09-01-2012, 02:21 PM
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I vote Sept. 29th. Not a whole lot of time to prepare but I would have a better chance of making it then than any other of the Sept. dates.
Steel Pony, we appreciate the invite. Just have to see what happens. I'll let you know if something works out. We were actually just in Gatlinburg last weekend. We rode up to Cades Cove and all over the mountain. Beautiful top-down weather. I gotta learn to start wearing a hat..lol. Sunburn on the top of your head isn't fun.
Steel Pony, we appreciate the invite. Just have to see what happens. I'll let you know if something works out. We were actually just in Gatlinburg last weekend. We rode up to Cades Cove and all over the mountain. Beautiful top-down weather. I gotta learn to start wearing a hat..lol. Sunburn on the top of your head isn't fun.
Last edited by DK Pony; 09-01-2012 at 02:24 PM.
09-02-2012, 09:02 AM
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We might have waited a bit too long to get something together in September as is. November is fine with me, just have to be 11/3. I've got football games the next two weekends.
09-02-2012, 05:06 PM
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I am fine November too but i would prefer that we not plan it on the same weekend as the VIR laps.
September would be better though just in case Uncle Sam decides to send John after all.
September would be better though just in case Uncle Sam decides to send John after all.