Anyone enjoy the Tail of the Dragon?

[jeffsquire]

Originally Posted by Alchemyst

It was clear and cold today (Mon 12/4/06) -- a perfect winter day for the Dragon's Tail. I drove it twice - S to Deals Gap, stopped to shoot the bull there and then back N to Vonore. Absolutely wonderful road for a Boxster. Both the TN and NC side have been recently repaved so the surface is in great condition. There was a Miata in front of me heading S but he pulled over and let me by which is typical, especially from the locals. On the way back N I got behind an 18 wheeler who wouldn't let me by. He was literally all over the road. A hazard to somebody heading the other direction in some of the curves. It was especially irritating since I had pushed it only a little heading S to check out the road condition. I was really planning on going like Hell on the way back. C'est la vie!

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Where do you recommend staying for us vacactioners. Something ideal to drive all the major roads there, including the skysomethingorother. A b&b is OK, but anyplace with cable and breakfast works for me!!

[RandallNeighbour]

Jeff, the pickins are gonna be slim as far as lodging is concerned. Get on it now with the link I just posted above.

[NickCats]

I'm up for leaving Friday, returning Monday, but Thursday - Sunday would work for me as well...

Here a suggestion for lodging, but I leave the details up to Randall :

http://www.dealsgap.com/motel.htm

Nick

[RandallNeighbour]

I just signed up for probably one of the only hotel/motels with rooms just now, and they have 9 rooms available on the nights of the 3rd and the 4th, so call NOW:

http://www.twowheelinn.com/

The two wheel inn at Robbinsville. 59.99 a night, 69.99 a night double occupancy, and you also get a free bike garage (not a selling point for me, but hey, I thought I'd toss it in there in case any of you plan to ride your bike down instead of your boxster!)

[NickCats]

Ok, called Deal's Gap and they are booked !

Randall, thanks, called Two Wheel Inn, reserved a room for the 4th, 5th, and 6th.

8 rooms left ! Book now if you are interested in going...

Also, when I talked to Deal's Gap, there are two rallys that weekend, Triumph Motorcycles and Two-Stroke ( ? ) Motorcycles.

Should be a blast ! Can't wait

Nick

[Sammy]

I'm booked for the 4th, 5th and 6th as well and they only have 6 rooms and an apartment left.

[dmcutter]

Got my room for Friday night; my dad lives in Asheville so I guess I'll play Saturday then head back over to his place Saturday night. Now I need to find a bike rack for the Box. BTW, 5 rooms and the apt left.

Originally Posted by Sammy

I'm booked for the 4th, 5th and 6th as well and they only have 6 rooms and an apartment left.

I am booked in too! Got the apartment with a garage space!

[NickCats]

bmus,

Too good to stay in a regular room with us "commoners" ?

Just kidding Glad you are joining us. Should be a great trip !

Nick