Howdy everyone,
As most of you know, I am a Vlogger on Live Video and You Tube. The Live Video vloggers group got together this year and made a trip to Deals Gap in August. For those of you that don’t know what Deals Gap is, It’s a stretch of road ( HWY 129 ) from Tenn to NC that is 11 miles long with 318 curves.
It’s a motorcycle mecca across the country. If you like curves and twisties, this is the place for you. The Live Video group had quite a few people come to the rally this year. One as far as Melbourne, Australia. Others were from all across the country. TX, NJ, PA, MO, VA, FLA, LA and TN. A lot of video was shot it was a great trip. Only one rider went down but it wasn’t a very bad high side. He has been riding this road for a LONG time and in the blink of an eye, it can happen. Click watch in High Quality.
Before this rally, IKE, Suburban Rider (He came down from Elgin, Illinois to meet us) and I had a meet, greet and eat. Some curves and beautiful scenery.
After this run, I knew I wasn’t ready for the Dragon. ALF on the other hand, knew he was ready. I know the Burgman would have been more than capable of all the curves. Having the manual shift on the 650 would have slain the Dragon with no problem. I just feel I wasn’t ready so I opted not to attend. I would have loved to have meet all the riders I have been sharing videos with over the past year. You just got to know your skill level and limitations. You ask yourself ” When will I know?” In my case, you’ll know. You have to be Comforable and Cautious.
So the moral of this story is know your limitations. Step out of your comfort zone a little bit when your ready and above all…………
Be Safe and enjoy the ride!
Dave Neatherton
The Smyrna Cowboy
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Hi Dave-
I haven’t tried riding the Dragon yet either. I understand that for first timers, the time to go is during a weekday where the traffic is considerably less congested so you can take your time. I am working my way up to that piece of road.
Where was the riding done in the 2nd and 3rd videos in this post? Looks like some nice roads. Had to laugh about your comment in the third…lol.
Thanks for sharing your videos!
ScooterGirl
Yes they were. Those roads were around Center Hill Lake, Cordell Hull Dam area, east of Nashville, Tennessee. I don’t know the Highway #’s or anything. I was a pretty ride.
Knowing the general area is good enough for now. Thanks for the info.
ScooterGirl
That was a fun ride with some great people.
Hope to see you at the gap next year my friend.
This is truly epic. Thanks for putting this out there!!!