South Eastern BB meet

X1rider · 03-22-2008, 11:51 PM

Nothing formal or TOO organized, just good roads (and hopefully good weather), on 4/26/2008. This gives time for people to plan. These maps are what I snatched off the er, map site.

I usually ride up Hwy. 400, top off at the Chevron @ Hwy. 60 and ride a few miles up the road to Danny's Restaurant for breakfast. Then up 60 to ride around in sport tour mode since I don't like riding the same road more than once all day. Depending on how many are able to show up determines where we go. There are lots of roads to enjoy if we stay in GA.

However, if you have the stamina for a l-o-n-g day ride, we could do a 3 state tour into TN, and back through NC on the way back to GA. This is a very long day riding the Cherohala Skyway and then southeast into Franklin TN, and Hwy 28 into NC, then Hwy 441 to GA and slab it home. I have done this before, leaving my home in Conyers @ 5:00am and after food, gas and *necessary* breaks return home about 9:00pm. Really grates on my wife when I do this, but she gets over it since she knows how much good it does me!

Check out these sites for lodging if you wish to stay up north.
www.twowheelsonlycom
www.tennessehosts.com/ducktown.htm

Moto related overnight places have popped up in the last couple of years in north GA, (and TN/NC) but I don't know if they are still operational.
There are other places to stay in Blue Ridge, Blairesville, and Hiawasse. Just hit the Google button and add lodging to the city. As I recall, the Ocoee Copper Inn is a bit of a dive. Maybe it has been remodeled.

Also, the map page on Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC as well. I have ridden the Dragon several times and have learned this: Lots of squids and posers there after 10:00am, especially on weekends. If you have never ridden it, you need to do it at least once. Be warned however, the LEOs really clamped down on the riding as you will read on the excellent site run by Ron and Nancy. Super folks, really easy to talk to and knowledgeable about the area.

I have been itching to get back up to the Cherohala since my one ride up there last year. You kinda have to build up to needs of a long trip. And plenty of Aleve the night before!

Any takers?

Well, for some reason, maps 1,2, & 4 didn't load. I will submit another post.

X1rider · 03-22-2008, 11:54 PM

The Cherohala Skyway starts in Tellico Plains TN and ends in Robbinsville NC.
Hope the next maps load!

DRATS! To many KB. I will shrink them a bit and try again.

X1rider · 03-23-2008, 12:00 AM

Trying maps again.

WOO HOO!

jcrich · 03-24-2008, 3:05 PM

If you do not get any takers on this, please consider making a trip up to E TN for the annual SEXXT ( SouthEast XX Tour) ride June 20th - 23rd in Johnson City, TN

Taetor · 03-24-2008, 6:57 PM

I'll be staying in Etowah, TN.(a little west of Tellico Plains) on 4/27 and riding the skyway and dragon on 4/28. Unfortunately we'll have to start heading back to St. Louis via the interstate by early afternoon sometime.

flblackbird · 03-24-2008, 8:04 PM

What about heading south into Florida??

X1rider · 03-24-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flblackbird

What about heading south into Florida??

To f-l-a-t.

X1rider · 03-24-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jcrich

If you do not get any takers on this, please consider making a trip up to E TN for the annual SEXXT ( SouthEast XX Tour) ride June 20th - 23rd in Johnson City, TN

OK, if the fun coupons become available.

SilverBrd · 03-24-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by X1rider

To f-l-a-t.

flblackbird · 03-25-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by X1rider

To f-l-a-t.

Hey now, we've got some nice twisites, & a hill 312' above sea level

, The Sugarloaf Mountain Ride: Florida Motorcycle Rides

Shorebird · 03-27-2008, 5:03 PM

Sugarloaf ride in FL. Well who knew there was a 300 foot bump in FL. See all the good things you can learn on this list!!??

HD

flblackbird · 03-27-2008, 7:09 PM

Yea shorebird, they've screwed it all up now though

, they're building a housing dev. & a golf course right in the middle of the loop!

redxxrdr · 03-27-2008, 7:37 PM

Mike,
I took the time off and plan to ride to Dalohenga on Friday. My have a K1200rs bud ride up too.

Not sure where Dannys is but I'll get directions. I usually eat at the Hole in the Wall in Blairesville.

Shorebird · 03-27-2008, 9:06 PM

Well Flatblack guess I better get my butt down there to ride FL last mountain range.

HD

JB4XX · 03-27-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Taetor

I'll be staying in Etowah, TN.(a little west of Tellico Plains) on 4/27 and riding the skyway and dragon on 4/28. Unfortunately we'll have to start heading back to St. Louis via the interstate by early afternoon sometime.

You'll be riding right past RedneXXt off exit 106 I-64 that same weekend. Stop by if you have time!

Taetor · 03-27-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4XX

You'll be riding right past RedneXXt off exit 106 I-64 that same weekend. Stop by if you have time!

thanks for the invite, but we won't exactly be riding right past there, by about 200 miles or so

We'll be cutting south of I-64 on 57 and then taking 24 down thru Nashville to Chattanooga. Hope you guys have a good turnout, maybe I'll make it another time.

X1rider · 03-28-2008, 7:53 AM

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Originally Posted by redxxrdr

Mike,
I took the time off and plan to ride to Dalohenga on Friday. My have a K1200rs bud ride up too.

Not sure where Dannys is but I'll get directions. I usually eat at the Hole in the Wall in Blairesville.

Danny's is located @ 1203 S. Chestatee St., Dahlonega GA. I call it Hwy 60. The map page calls it Hwy 19. As you head north to Dahlonega, from Hwy. 400, it is on the right, before a uphill right hand sweeper.

I will be there (weather permitting) about 8-8:30am on 4/26/08. Might have a GSXR 750 friend with me.

rdkng88 · 03-30-2008, 10:13 PM

keep me posted X1rider. there is some pretty good riding around LadyLake and Leesburg we do that a few times in the winter.

Puck · 04-01-2008, 11:42 PM

yeah well we got coed beach hotties in thong bikini's though.

besides I'll trade elevation for billfish any day

tonyz · 04-02-2008, 8:42 AM

just got back from a week in dahlonega, suches,did the cherohala,deals gap etc. the best riding roads I've ever been on.
have a great time
if you guys put a ride together next year I'm in
t.

X1rider · 04-10-2008, 8:27 AM

Just finished a major service on my bike. Hope my new Penske shock comes in before the 26th.......

X1rider · 04-21-2008, 11:23 PM

I did a scouting ride yesterday on a portion of the route I want to take. I will be staying in Dawsonville on Sat. night for the ride to the Cherohala Skyway on Sunday.
Kinda cool and windy at Neals Gap/Blood Mtn. yesterday, but man was the air clean. Spring has not completely arrived at the upper altitudes, but there are lots of things blooming.

A Corvette club made a pass up to Blood Mtn. and then went back down 129. Mostly Z06 models. I rode up to Blue Ridge lake and took a break at the dam, then rode down Aska Rd. and had lunch at the outstanding Toccoa Riverside Restaurant, where I asked about the party room. It is free/first come first serve and you can see the parking lot to keep an eye on the bikes. I'll post the proposed route later on in the week.