I would have labeled this “How not to ride the Dragon “, as a former racer and riding for 50
I’ve ridden it about 1/2 dz times in the last 30 yrs. But never had the desire to go racing thru it. It’s beautiful riding at just an average speed rolling thru there. Yeah ya scrape up occasionally on a bagger but it’s nice scenic riding. Never could understand the whole “oh man you ride the Dragon “ thing. Lol there’s way more scenic and twisty canyons out there. LoLo canyon in Idaho is 99 miles of twistys now that’s a run. Dam thing is dam near a job give that a run if your out that way. I always thought well it must be THE ROAD in the south.
I agree. The Devils Hwy is about 80 miles of the Dragon with great scenery. But videos of what was shown above is the biggest reason I don't do the Dragon much anymore. Too many people with something to prove. Cars and bikes. The Tree of Shame is full of fairing from crotch rockets that lost it on that road. Not only dangerous but it puts others at risk also. You got something to prove do it on a closed course track. DeanAgreed. Devils Hwy out in AZ makes the dragon look like the Gieco Chameleon
YepThe Tree of Shame is full of fairing from crotch rockets that lost it on that road. Not only dangerous but it puts others at risk also. You got something to prove do it on a closed course track. Dean
To me if you really want a great ride with not near as much traffic or idiots with something to prove then ride the Cherohala Skyway. One beautiful scenic and curvy road that is in great condition. Still one of my all time favorites. DeanI live in the area so access to 129 is about 30 minutes away. I haven't ridden it in 15 years because of folks similar to the one(s) in that video. I want to enjoy it, not watch over my shoulder or around the oncoming corner for folks like him. Hey, that's my opinion for me. If'n ya wanna ride it like that or be passed by/endangered by riders like that, go for it.
You are so right a great ride years back before it became lol THE DRAGON ! I’m done with it but if you do ride do it during the week is my adviceI agree. The Devils Hwy is about 80 miles of the Dragon with great scenery. But videos of what was shown above is the biggest reason I don't do the Dragon much anymore. Too many people with something to prove. Cars and bikes. The Tree of Shame is full of fairing from crotch rockets that lost it on that road. Not only dangerous but it puts others at risk also. You got something to prove do it on a closed course track. Dean
The Cherohala is a nice ride now that the other side to Robbinsville has been repaved although that section where the skyway ends is still a very narrow road. We really do have some nice roads all around our East TN/West NC/North GA area.To me if you really want a great ride with not near as much traffic or idiots with something to prove then ride the Cherohala Skyway. One beautiful scenic and curvy road that is in great condition. Still one of my all time favorites. Dean