Tail of The Dragon Robbinsville, NC Mountain Trip

[Maverick]

**ATTENTION**

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DATE HAS BEEN SET!

June 9th - 15th 2012

GET NAME ON LIST SO WE CAN HAVE A FEEL FOR CABIN SIZE and start pricing things:

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Ok Lets try this again.  I am planning to go to the NC Mountains next year preferably sometime after May.  Yeah again, it may seem early to talk about going but as we all know planning makes for a great trip. I usually stir up the buzz early so that people know about it and can prepare $$ for the trip.  Plus, planning earlier gives everyone a better chance of going verse rushing at the last minute. 


Here is a breakdown of the trip:
Leaving either Friday noon'ish or Saturday break of dawn -- coming back Saturday/Sunday.
(A date has not been set yet but it will be after May) (Date shoUld be set in late NOVEMBER early DECEMBER).


If you plan to trailer bike up to the gap please let us know it you would want to volunteer some spots for others to trailer the bike. (A date has not been set yet but it will be after May) (Date shoUld be set in late NOVEMBER early DECEMBER).

Total Cost of Trip to Save for Averages $420-$500

Gas Avg.:
$100 for the week (high balling)
if you plan to ride the whole way (BALLZIE) -- $130 roundtrip + (add) gas for play time.

Lodging will depend on where we decide has a good rate and is likable as well.  Will post some places.  We are looking about $180-$250 per person for the entire week.  Some places have a house for rent which would be cheaper or a group rate at lodges. (WILL BE MAKING RESERVATIONS -- ) LATE JANUARY 2012 --------------------- LATE JANUARY 2012
Here are some places that are in mind:
http://www.cherohalacottage.com
$654 (5people +$15 for over 5) has a garage

http://tailofthedragonvacationrentals.com/
$1250 a week (6-12 people) with garage

http://www.smokymountainmansion.com/smokymountainmansion/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=74
$3750 for the week(18-25 people)
If we have this many people then this is would be our best bet but there are others it is just a suggestion.

Now that is just a few but there are many places to stay that are good i just thought to give you all something to think about.

Some of the area's of interest are as followed:

• Deals Gap area -- For those that may not know what the "Gap" is about (what kind of man?) it consist of the famous route 129, which contains 318 curve in 11 miles ----------------------- 318 curve in 11 miles ! Greatness! If that is your thing.
• Blood Mountain, if you are into synchronized curving with a buddy (that you trust with your life) then it is cool for that plus it is usually what i do to warm up for the gap.
• Devil's Triangle - a great amount of various curves and elevation changes and is a great alternative with the Gap is crowded.
• Cherohala Skyway -- This is a great place for scenery and has fantastic routes along to the top of the mountains overlooking the Appalachian Mts.
• Six Gap - another good scenic route.

Either way hope you can join us and if any questions let me know.
~Maverick

BLOOD MOUNTAIN


the tail aka deals gap

http://www.dealsgap.com/

Six Gap RT.80


Diamondback Route

[guilhermepb]

As of now I'm in. Ill be living in miami, but i'll keep contact. And.. for sure i'm taking the bike on a trailer. lol..

[TallyCannon]

I will think about it. I belive a group trip would be a blast. Did I miss it in the post, how many days are you planning on.

I am from Robbinsville and as a matter of fact I am going up there next month to do some riding.

[TallyCannon]

Trailer a bike?..... I am riding up!

[Maverick]

As of now I'm in. Ill be living in miami, but i'll keep contact. And.. for sure i'm taking the bike on a trailer. lol..

dude nice hope to see you there man you will like it and bring the lady if need be.  I also plan to do some hiking as well maybe some rafting but we shall see, though depends on everyones vibe and how they are feeling after a couple of days of riding.

[guilhermepb]

Trailer a bike?..... I am riding up!

Yes! Im going to be coming from miami.. lol

[Maverick]

I will think about it. I belive a group trip would be a blast. Did I miss it in the post, how many days are you planning on.

I am from Robbinsville and as a matter of fact I am going up there next month to do some riding.

Thanks TC for catching that, yes I am planning for a full week from weekend to weekend so leaving either Friday noon'ish or Saturday break of dawn -- coming back Saturday/Sunday.

[Maverick]

Yes! Im going to be coming from miami.. lol

hey man that is awesome i am thinking of telling the crew from www.floridasportbikers.com. 

they are a great bunch and they do a lot of events and If you are coming from miami maybe we can get a group from South Florida to come as well. 

Of course our crew will stay together and others can and will be responsible for finding their room and board.

[bumblebee]

Best days to ride the Dragon is Tues., Wed. and Thursday morning.  Friday thru Monday the Dragon is a parade of baggers and car clubbers. 

[EvilGoose]

Sounds like a blast.  Hard to tell what my availability is that far out but I'm all for it. 

Planned a trip to the Dragon last year but never made it.  Stopped to see family about 8hrs from the gap with a week of vacation.  Big rainstorm and temp drop at the end of the season forced me to stay with family for the vacation.  Looking to tackle that road sooner then later.

[Mark]

I have no idea whether Tiff and I will be able to make it, but we have been talking about going back to the NC mountains since the drive home on our last visit. That place is heaven on Earth. If there's any way we can make it back there next year, we will.

[Maverick]

hey guys that sounds awesome.  I don't expect anyone to know this early but want to bring it to everyone's attention.
bumblebee - thanks for the input.  that is why we are doing the full week.  things can get a lil' crazy up there on the weekends but there are other road to consider as well that are easier and harder then the 'gap'.

EvilGoose - where you been man what up with riding this weekend? (Even though, i don't know about me i am is dying need of a chain and waiting for it to come in hopefully it will be here today or tomorrow.) sry to here about that man, it sucks to be that close and not be able to get to ride the dragon, i guess maybe if you had the t-rex and a BIG windshield lol, but there will be other days and hopefully you can make this one.

Mark- hey man congratz on the babe again and hope all is working out for you both.  I would love it as well would everyone else if you both could make it out.

[bumblebee]

I haven't made my fall trip yet.  I was there This week in July last year and the first week in May this year.  I am looking closer to late September or early October.

[Maverick]

wish i could man but last year of school so have to be focused.  the trip in the spring will be like my graduation gift to myself.

[Yogi]

wish i could man but last year of school so have to be focused.  the trip in the spring will be like my graduation gift to myself.

Nice, I hope you go out with a bang! Good luck to ya in your last two semesters