I have gone to TOTD every other year since 2005. Actually pulled up there in 2017 and actually met Adam and Scooter. Learned of your channel and been following your channel ever since. Last year I went over to the Devils Triangle. About an hour north of TOTD, north of Oak Ridge TN. Awesome road if you ever head that way.
I quit counting after 250 times doing the dragon. The dragon is one of my favorites in the lower 48. I have found some roads that are just as good have less people on them. I think the best motorcycle roads are in the southeast. TN,NC,VA, & GA. Just get lost and you will find some great roads. I have rode in all the lower 48, Alaska, the Yukon, & BC and part of Mexico. the Southeast is the best roads. You go to the southeast to ride not to look at trees. You want beauty go out west!!!!
You are absolutely correct in my opinion. I have ridden US129, The Tail of the Dragon, many, many times, long before it ever had a name. The best time to ride the gap is early in the morning on a week day. I’m from southern East Tennessee and the (4) states you named are full of excellent roads and most with low traffic volume. The Devil’s Triangle, close by, is another great example.
@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Last time i was down this past may i took TN85 off 127 north of Crossville that road has some great switchbacks. I am building a house between Crossville and knoxville hope to be in early 2023 . looking forward to find more road and do some more adventure riding off road. Where i am from we only curves we have are the on/off ramps of the expressways. Riding in TN & the southeast since 97
@@mikec1254 …. TN85 is a nice ride all the way from Carthage to Livingston. The Devil’s Triangle near Oak Ridge is another great ride. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of great riding in East Tennessee.
Rode it the day after getting my first bagger (yeah, traded my street 750 while on vacation) with my lady. She was pissed at first but glad we did it. Stopped at the touristy stop on the NC side. Always keep your head on a swivel and keep the shiny side up.
I use to ride the dragon back in the mid 90's on my FZR1000. Back then it was mostly sport bikes with a few Harleys here and there. I have seen a few bikes leave the road and end up in the woods. I almost went off the road myself doing a wheely up the road, set the wheel down a little late and went into the curve hot but I managed to keep the bike on the blacktop. Now I ride a HD Road Glide and rarely get it up over 70 MPH. Getting old sucks lol.
I am blessed to have such a beautiful area in my backyard..I live about 20 min from both Cherohala Skyway and The Tail of the Dragon and take drives up and down them several times a year..I've actually met a few celebrities over the years that was riding through... Norman Reedus & his wife Diane Kruger ..John Schneider....Brett Michaels
Virginia, Shenandoah Valley - Skyline Drive. Over 100 miles mountain twisty road, actually in wild life, you will see bears, deers crossing roads. There is an entry fee. Suggest to get an annual National Park Pass, it's a Nationwide pass... You all ride safe ✌️
I've driven/ridden the Dragon many times because I don't live too far away. But the last time I was there, I drove the Dragon on a moonless night in a pouring rain. YIKES! I just took it slow and had no problems at all.
I live in another part of the state of Tennessee. I get over and ride the Tail of the Dragon 2 or 3 times per year. It is a blast! Yes, there are prettier roads, even some in that area. And, yes, there are other great roads to test your skills on too. But, there is surely something special about the Dragon.
LOL, i rode this on my 2003 superglide sport it was my first ride there, magnificent, but yes very nerve wracking to say the least, was it worth the trip there, oh Hell Yes.
I’ve ridden the Tail of the Dragon twice and completely agree with you about the danger - much more from oncoming riders / drivers going faster than their ability. There are lots of more scenic and overall better roads in the area. Cherohala skyway and Moonshiner 28 are the two I would ride again before the ToD.
Looks like a cool ride I live to fare away for a weekend trip, ill do it one day. I live in New Zealand, one of my favorite ride's in NZ is the Coromandal Loop outside of Auckland, almost a 1000 corners and fantastic scenery, if your ever over this side of the world, rent a bike and try it, its 260 k's long. My dream is to ride in the states, may happen some day hopefully not to fare away. O and love the video.
It’s the small sports cars and sport bikes over driving their ability is what makes the Tail so dangerous. Also if you go off the road it’s either a steep drop off or rock ledge you will find. I will never ride it on the weekend 😎😎
Here's a little known one for you if you happen to be in Austin, TX area. Sort of a mini version of the dragon, but will definitely pucker your butt if you haven't taken it slowly the first time. -- Lime creek road at Volente on Lake travis. Beware the reducing radius curves.
@@MotorcycleDestinations well Adam, I'm in Tennessee now. Didn't hit the Dragon but did the Rattler 209 in NC, Moonshiner 28 & Cherohala Skyway again yesterday.
Host Caitlyn here, you sure can! When Chris and I rode it last year we were fully loaded up with our luggage, and we saw plenty of riders with a pillion. We even saw a man who rides it with his dog on the back! Just be careful to stay in your lane, and be prepared for cars or others motorcyclists to possibly have crossed over into yours on some of those blind turns. Have a great time!
I've driven the TOTD twice in my Miata. Other than stupid truck drivers that completely block the road on the blind curves, the most danger is motorists "testing" their skill and machine. That is the reason that The Tree of Shane keeps bearing more fruit each year.
Hwy 4 in California from markleeville to Arnold has more turns, sharper turns, single lane turns and turns with no guardrails with 1000 plus feet drop offs. Views that are insane with lots of beautiful lakes to enjoy. I highly recommend this hwy but you better be an experienced rider, and if you are not PLEASE don't have a passenger.
Thanks a lot for your frank warnings about this so-called "rite of passage" road. It's some idiot coming from the opposite direction and overshooting his lane that I would be concerned about. I'm heading to GSMNP in a few days; I'll leave the "Tail of Dragon" for others. So many other great roads to enjoy, and I can ignore so-called "rites of passage" when it comes to safely enjoying a motorcycle.
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The Cherohala Skyway...you were right near there while on the dragon, ALOT more scenic and cool tunnels .
The BRP is where all the cool tunnels are. And Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Rockies.
I just did Cherohala Skyway again yesterday... It's so grown up along the guardrails that it's hard to see much of the scenic look outs.
If you haven’t already, check out the Back of the Dragon, Hwy 16, Tazwell VA. Awesome road!
Create a listing for it on MotorcycleDestinations.com - I just might feature it on an upcoming episode!
I live at the start of Dragons tail on 129 in Cleveland, Georgia. It is absolutely beautiful. Love it!!
I have gone to TOTD every other year since 2005. Actually pulled up there in 2017 and actually met Adam and Scooter. Learned of your channel and been following your channel ever since. Last year I went over to the Devils Triangle. About an hour north of TOTD, north of Oak Ridge TN. Awesome road if you ever head that way.
i'm heading to TOTD from maine in early may, definitely will check out the triangle too , thanks
I quit counting after 250 times doing the dragon. The dragon is one of my favorites in the lower 48. I have found some roads that are just as good have less people on them. I think the best motorcycle roads are in the southeast. TN,NC,VA, & GA. Just get lost and you will find some great roads. I have rode in all the lower 48, Alaska, the Yukon, & BC and part of Mexico. the Southeast is the best roads. You go to the southeast to ride not to look at trees. You want beauty go out west!!!!
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You are absolutely correct in my opinion. I have ridden US129, The Tail of the Dragon, many, many times, long before it ever had a name. The best time to ride the gap is early in the morning on a week day. I’m from southern East Tennessee and the (4) states you named are full of excellent roads and most with low traffic volume. The Devil’s Triangle, close by, is another great example.
@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Last time i was down this past may i took TN85 off 127 north of Crossville that road has some great switchbacks. I am building a house between Crossville and knoxville hope to be in early 2023 . looking forward to find more road and do some more adventure riding off road.
Where i am from we only curves we have are the on/off ramps of the expressways. Riding in TN & the southeast since 97
@@mikec1254 …. TN85 is a nice ride all the way from Carthage to Livingston. The Devil’s Triangle near Oak Ridge is another great ride. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of great riding in East Tennessee.
yeah dude i live in v.a and lemme tell you these country roads are fantastic
I was there last week. Fun and scary all at the same time!
Going to be there in one week. Can't wait !!
Rode it the day after getting my first bagger (yeah, traded my street 750 while on vacation) with my lady. She was pissed at first but glad we did it. Stopped at the touristy stop on the NC side. Always keep your head on a swivel and keep the shiny side up.
I use to ride the dragon back in the mid 90's on my FZR1000. Back then it was mostly sport bikes with a few Harleys here and there. I have seen a few bikes leave the road and end up in the woods. I almost went off the road myself doing a wheely up the road, set the wheel down a little late and went into the curve hot but I managed to keep the bike on the blacktop. Now I ride a HD Road Glide and rarely get it up over 70 MPH. Getting old sucks lol.
Glad to hear you managed to keep it on road - having the chance to get old is not something everyone gets to do
I am blessed to have such a beautiful area in my backyard..I live about 20 min from both Cherohala Skyway and The Tail of the Dragon and take drives up and down them several times a year..I've actually met a few celebrities over the years that was riding through... Norman Reedus & his wife Diane Kruger
..John Schneider....Brett Michaels
Virginia, Shenandoah Valley - Skyline Drive. Over 100 miles mountain twisty road, actually in wild life, you will see bears, deers crossing roads. There is an entry fee. Suggest to get an annual National Park Pass, it's a Nationwide pass... You all ride safe ✌️
Looks awesome!
I've driven/ridden the Dragon many times because I don't live too far away. But the last time I was there, I drove the Dragon on a moonless night in a pouring rain. YIKES! I just took it slow and had no problems at all.
Try wolf pen gap. Highway 180 in Georgia. And blood mountain. Two hot spots for bikers. Wolf pen is Georgia's dragon. A hidden secret.
I live in another part of the state of Tennessee. I get over and ride the Tail of the Dragon 2 or 3 times per year. It is a blast! Yes, there are prettier roads, even some in that area. And, yes, there are other great roads to test your skills on too. But, there is surely something special about the Dragon.
Thanks for sharing!
See you tonight in Pendleton SC.
Excellent!
LOL, i rode this on my 2003 superglide sport it was my first ride there, magnificent, but yes very nerve wracking to say the least, was it worth the trip there, oh Hell Yes.
Thanks for sharing!
You should do the road from Deals Gap to Fontana Village.
That road number is 28. It ends at Hey 74 on the east end and Deals Gap on the west end. It’s a awesome road to ride and very technical at times.
I’ve ridden the Tail of the Dragon twice and completely agree with you about the danger - much more from oncoming riders / drivers going faster than their ability. There are lots of more scenic and overall better roads in the area. Cherohala skyway and Moonshiner 28 are the two I would ride again before the ToD.
Just did Cherohala again yesterday.. It's so grown up along the guardrails that there's not much scenic sights like there has been.
I was just there last Sunday
Rode the Dragon for the first time today it was crazy. words, pictures, videos do not do it justice you have to experience this
Looks like a cool ride I live to fare away for a weekend trip, ill do it one day. I live in New Zealand, one of my favorite ride's in NZ is the Coromandal Loop outside of Auckland, almost a 1000 corners and fantastic scenery, if your ever over this side of the world, rent a bike and try it, its 260 k's long. My dream is to ride in the states, may happen some day hopefully not to fare away. O and love the video.
I would love to come ride your neck of the woods!thanks for tuning in 👊🏼
Try riding the old Russell Highway in Northland, New Zealand! Over 50 miles of continuous bends.
Rout 60 between Fayetteville and gauley Bridge in West Virginia
Imo the rattler out of Maggie valley gives the tail a run for the money
i just added it to my list when i visit the area in early may! i wanted to go to wheels through time anyway
Its short but HWY 53 in Oregon if you are a sportbiker its got some cool shit. best ride of my life.Go Tillamook to 26 route
It’s the small sports cars and sport bikes over driving their ability is what makes the Tail so dangerous. Also if you go off the road it’s either a steep drop off or rock ledge you will find. I will never ride it on the weekend 😎😎
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Here's a little known one for you if you happen to be in Austin, TX area. Sort of a mini version of the dragon, but will definitely pucker your butt if you haven't taken it slowly the first time. -- Lime creek road at Volente on Lake travis. Beware the reducing radius curves.
Pucker your butt 🤣🤣🤣
Hey Adam, have you road the Cumberland Gap in Kentucky? It’s not a long ride but somewhat technical and not for the faint of heart.
I'm always looking for the next place to feature on an upcoming episode!
You should add a listing for it on MotorcycleDestinations.com!
After riding Mt Washington in N.H. While in Laconia the tail is a lazy ride. This year is 100th anniversary in Laconia.
Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) from Glendora, CA to Mt. Baldy Lodge.
I hope you rode the Cherohola Skyway. To me, it's way better than the Dragon.
We had plans to, but Mother Nature had different plans
Also Moonshiner 28, Richard Russell parkway!
Everyone needs to wear gloves. It is the first thing you put out when falling.
😊 Adam how long have you been riding do you know by now get the best ride is where you at always LOL ride safe brother
I could get lost in his voice ❤
When I came to this video it had 129 likes... Coincidence? Lol. I gave it that 130..
I love that 💯
@@MotorcycleDestinations I also think this video is tellin me to go hit the Dragon up when I'm in TN next week. Thanks Adam.
@@MotorcycleDestinations well Adam, I'm in Tennessee now. Didn't hit the Dragon but did the Rattler 209 in NC, Moonshiner 28 & Cherohala Skyway again yesterday.
There is a civil war grave just off one of the pull offs look up Bas Shaw grave Tail of the Dragon.
Can you ride it with a passenger - any comments please.
We are sending our hosts this way to get you an answer from the experts 😜👍
Host Caitlyn here, you sure can! When Chris and I rode it last year we were fully loaded up with our luggage, and we saw plenty of riders with a pillion. We even saw a man who rides it with his dog on the back! Just be careful to stay in your lane, and be prepared for cars or others motorcyclists to possibly have crossed over into yours on some of those blind turns. Have a great time!
Thanks for the reply - will be doing the ride next summer with my wife!@@ScramblerStories
Shweinenfiletring(English translation ispork tenderloin ring)indianas Nurburgring 170mile loop in Southern Indiana, limestone country Midwest's best kept secret.
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I've driven the TOTD twice in my Miata. Other than stupid truck drivers that completely block the road on the blind curves, the most danger is motorists "testing" their skill and machine. That is the reason that The Tree of Shane keeps bearing more fruit each year.
When is the best time to ride Tail of the Dragon?
Hwy 4 in California from markleeville to Arnold has more turns, sharper turns, single lane turns and turns with no guardrails with 1000 plus feet drop offs. Views that are insane with lots of beautiful lakes to enjoy. I highly recommend this hwy but you better be an experienced rider, and if you are not PLEASE don't have a passenger.
Need to ride highway 64 out of Franklin north Carolina
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Thanks a lot for your frank warnings about this so-called "rite of passage" road. It's some idiot coming from the opposite direction and overshooting his lane that I would be concerned about. I'm heading to GSMNP in a few days; I'll leave the "Tail of Dragon" for others. So many other great roads to enjoy, and I can ignore so-called "rites of passage" when it comes to safely enjoying a motorcycle.
Lame AF... try the Diamondback out of Little Switzerland as fast as you can😅 Or better yet, the many twisties in Southern Ohio👍
Thanks for the tips!
i really think the danger on this road is mostly people who try to act like bobby badass and speed thru the corners only to end up in the other lane
Rip Rap Roadhouse Dayton, Ohio
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Update - recently repaved.
NOT FOR THE ROOKIE(ITS NOT YOU IT THE OTHERS RACING IT)I SEE 3 LIFE FLIGHT CHOPPERS AT LEAST EACH WEEKEND
Devils HWY rt 191 formally rt.666.
You should create a listing on motorcycledestinations.com 👊🏼
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Only dangerous to fools crossing the yellow line! All the roads are in good shape for Bikers!
Getting repaved now.
Change it to "Tail of the Death Wish Morons".
Haha! Not sure that’ll catch on 😝
Überbewertete Straße. Das soll ein Video über die Straße sein, aber es wird wieder mehr gelabbert als gefahren.
It’s overrated only as dangerous as you make like any other.
Totally overrated 😴
No road is dangerous only the people on it