Harley Ride 2009-Day 4
We are so close to the Dragon, So close and yet so far away! From Nashville to Alcoa we got rained on. Not just a drizzle, A good ole Eastern warm water drenching. Where it feels like you are standing under the hose. We made it to Alcoa and decided to get a room. It was only 2:00 p.m., but none of us wanted to drive the dragon on wet roads. Yes the dragon is only 11 miles. But there are 335 turns in 11 miles. And it is not fun if you can only go 10 miles an hour. So, we are drying off and resting. Cause tomorrow, the dragon waits for us.
The gal at the hotel said that there were 9 fatalities in 3 months on the dragon this summer. See, dry roads are a must and even then, it could be dangerous.
Dragon Slaying - tomorrow! Weather permitting.
Reflective ride notes: 225 miles. 1 gas stop at $2.69 a gallon. My jacket is not waterproof. Stayed relatively dry once I got my rain gear on, just didn't get it on soon enough. Beautiful, Beautiful. It is so green here. There are spots where Ivy has grown up the trees and completely covered the ground. It was a fairy land, or hobbit land whichever book you want to land in today! Hot tubs are awesome when you are soaked through. It is also nice to have a hotel with a washer and dryer!
2 years ago
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I'm having a lazy Sunday afternoon, and have enjoyed reading about your trip. I can hardly do that many miles in a car in one day, I don't know how I'd ever do it on a motorcycle. Glad you guys are having fun. Be safe - see you soon.
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