the whole area is awesome …….many great roads to ride …..not too far from Maggie valley home of wheels thru time mc museum ….a must see for all mc enthusiast
I rode the dragon a couple of weeks ago, did it on a Thursday to avoid the traffic and it was great, it's definitely worth riding again and I plan on taking the time to ride some of the other roads in the are, beautiful country to enjoy as well
I rode the dragon tail a couple days ago. I was tempted not to because of the idiots that think they own it. But thankfully they weren't there. It was a blast and a challenge. I am from indiana and we don't have curvy roads. It was well worth the trip! I will for sure return and ride it again. I saw a comment about sport bikes. Cruisers, sport bikes, cars etc. You have those idiots that need to stay off roads like that. But karma will come around and get them
Leo and I had NO idea what we entered coming into the dragon from the southeast just to avoid construction etc. in dollywood etc. attempting to go back to Illinois. If you aint rode it.... you have NO clue. But My old Harley made it! (so did his new one)
I haven't been there yet this year. I'm hankering to go and see some other things besides the Dragon. After you've run the Tail a few times you welcome some straight road on the ride home. North Carolina is such a beautiful state. I'm from Kentucky, which is pretty nice also.
First thing you come to is a cop taking radar. The tree of shame is hilarious --there are boots up there . How do you lose a boot unless you left in an ambulance !
I've been and don't care for it. Being from Georgia we have two very popular high curve sections that draw thousands on the weekends. State Road 60 from Blue Ridge to US 19 Dahlonega is over 60 miles long with many more than 300 curves, because there are also short straights and in the middle is Suches, GA for a bit of relaxation and petrol if you need it. The second is just north of 60 on US19 where it intersects with US129 to cross Blood Mountain, and several sections of Mountains before you get to Blairsville. It to is much longer than eleven miles. I could name many more, but most important are Georgia State and Federal highways are much wider than most southern states to avoid what happens on the Dragon's Tail. We also have crack downs by the police, so some things are the same.
One thing that isn't always mentioned, its not just the curves... there are curvy roads all over the country. Adding to the curves to make this road unique, is that it lacks the intersecting roads and driveways (except for a couple fire roads) which would otherwise disrupt it's continuity. Besides catching slower vehicles, there is not the concern of a pull-out or unexpected hazard of an intersection. People who love that about this road, should look for the "Devil's Triangle". Its fairly remote, with little interference from intersecting roads, and quite challenging.
If you like the dragons tail, come to California and ride Palomar mountain road. Then head south to San diego and ride Telegraph canyon. Finally, if the dragons tail was 60 miles long one way, it would be the Angeles crest highway in SoCal.
Been on both, Angeles Crest is a great road. But the short distance of 9 miles and 300+ curves with a lack of any straight section at all makes the Dragon much more challenging. Driving it at night you are constantly outrunning your headlights because the road is constantly going the opposite way or your making a sharp 180+ degree turn. Angeles crest has them but it doesn't come at you in the same way or intensity. I do want to go back out to California and try it again but with less traffic than last time.
Thanx, I wanted to document the road for what it was and what it means to the riders, not just how dangerous. I am not Asian so I don't think that was me lol
Into the other lane is stupid in the day time. Unless its carefully planned or closed road, you wouldnt know if something coming or not. Night time is much safer for other lane driving.
It's a sweet ride for sure, but the Cruisers and Hogs are obnoxious because they refuse to pull over for faster riders. Up until the last 30 years the speed limit was 55, now it's 30:-/
the whole area is awesome …….many great roads to ride …..not too far from Maggie valley home of wheels thru time mc museum ….a must see for all mc enthusiast
Correction: there is 1 road that connects, however it's not frequently traveled. Parsons Branch Rd comes from Cades Cove.
Parsons Branch is ReOpened. One way from The Cove.
I rode the dragon a couple of weeks ago, did it on a Thursday to avoid the traffic and it was great, it's definitely worth riding again and I plan on taking the time to ride some of the other roads in the are, beautiful country to enjoy as well
Moonshine 28, the diamond back, Fontana dam are 3 other good ones
Lovely job on this. Well done representing so many so accurately.
I rode the dragon tail a couple days ago. I was tempted not to because of the idiots that think they own it. But thankfully they weren't there. It was a blast and a challenge. I am from indiana and we don't have curvy roads. It was well worth the trip! I will for sure return and ride it again. I saw a comment about sport bikes. Cruisers, sport bikes, cars etc. You have those idiots that need to stay off roads like that. But karma will come around and get them
Ae59 did you ride all the way there?
Leo and I had NO idea what we entered coming into the dragon from the southeast just to avoid construction etc. in dollywood etc. attempting to go back to Illinois. If you aint rode it.... you have NO clue. But My old Harley made it! (so did his new one)
Need to have a 22 mile dragon race!!!
The best ride is southbound on 129 from the Dragon. Almost desolate and just as fun.
Agreed, rode it all the way to Georgia. Great ride.
I haven't been there yet this year. I'm hankering to go and see some other things besides the Dragon. After you've run the Tail a few times you welcome some straight road on the ride home. North Carolina is such a beautiful state. I'm from Kentucky, which is pretty nice also.
You should do the moonshine rt28 right at the end of the dragon great road
i drove up from boston a couple of times to drive this road awsome
First thing you come to is a cop taking radar. The tree of shame is hilarious --there are boots up there . How do you lose a boot unless you left in an ambulance !
Beautiful video I'm here to support you
I've been and don't care for it. Being from Georgia we have two very popular high curve sections that draw thousands on the weekends. State Road 60 from Blue Ridge to US 19 Dahlonega is over 60 miles long with many more than 300 curves, because there are also short straights and in the middle is Suches, GA for a bit of relaxation and petrol if you need it. The second is just north of 60 on US19 where it intersects with US129 to cross Blood Mountain, and several sections of Mountains before you get to Blairsville. It to is much longer than eleven miles. I could name many more, but most important are Georgia State and Federal highways are much wider than most southern states to avoid what happens on the Dragon's Tail. We also have crack downs by the police, so some things are the same.
One thing that isn't always mentioned, its not just the curves... there are curvy roads all over the country. Adding to the curves to make this road unique, is that it lacks the intersecting roads and driveways (except for a couple fire roads) which would otherwise disrupt it's continuity. Besides catching slower vehicles, there is not the concern of a pull-out or unexpected hazard of an intersection. People who love that about this road, should look for the "Devil's Triangle". Its fairly remote, with little interference from intersecting roads, and quite challenging.
Best riding of my life was there.
Ride twisted sisters. Definitely a adrenaline rush
I am a old school stand up jet ski rider, I think a bike ride is coming up
I was up there that weekend (You barely missed my car on one of the shots) I was looking forward to seeing this! Great job!
I hoop.I will be go to R129 someday.
A famous peak is located also in Tokyo.
The okutama.
Also known as my favorite place to be. 4x per year.
Nice job!
Thank you, i probably got shots of you. What were you driving? I can send them to you if you would like.
All of those dudes interviewed should put cocoa-pebbles on that "Tree of shame"!!!
I was in the bright red Mazdaspeed3. That would be absolutely awesome!
If you like the dragons tail, come to California and ride Palomar mountain road. Then head south to San diego and ride Telegraph canyon. Finally, if the dragons tail was 60 miles long one way, it would be the Angeles crest highway in SoCal.
Been on both, Angeles Crest is a great road. But the short distance of 9 miles and 300+ curves with a lack of any straight section at all makes the Dragon much more challenging. Driving it at night you are constantly outrunning your headlights because the road is constantly going the opposite way or your making a sharp 180+ degree turn. Angeles crest has them but it doesn't come at you in the same way or intensity. I do want to go back out to California and try it again but with less traffic than last time.
You never slay the dragon you just get to play with it some
Thanx, I wanted to document the road for what it was and what it means to the riders, not just how dangerous. I am not Asian so I don't think that was me lol
never hear of it......but highway 19 from poplar bluff missouri to salem missouri is one twisty SOB
Into the other lane is stupid in the day time. Unless its carefully planned or closed road, you wouldnt know if something coming or not. Night time is much safer for other lane driving.
are there bicyclists on this road?
It's a sweet ride for sure, but the Cruisers and Hogs are obnoxious because they refuse to pull over for faster riders. Up until the last 30 years the speed limit was 55, now it's 30:-/
but I have to admit..... we were passed by very many crotch rockets!
Heaven until THP catches up