Big South Fork...TN / KY ....Backroads

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

We hooked up in Knoxville,Tennessee this morning with plans of ridin' with a out of state rider who sent me a text claimin' he had made other plans   You would think if you was going to stand a group of riders up who all had made plans to ride with you at the least you could make a call. He did'nt F up  the ride in fact the ride today was outstanding. We had ( 3 ) Valkyrie's ...Lucky 13...Mr Whiskey...Smokin'joe ( 2 ) Kawasaki's ...Jack and Jimmy and Larry on his Yahama.After back-tracking 40 plus miles the ride was on . First picture's is the Clinch River below beautiful Norris Lake this river is known for its huge brown and rainbow trout.











Weather today was perfect with nothing but dry roads and awesome sunshine. We took a break below High Bridge just as you enter The Big South Fork.



















Next stop was Hazard Cave near the the Tennessee / Kentucky border .This is a graet place to check out if you are ever in the area. Not only is it cool ,it's cool its like being in God's A/C.











This was DG's ( Mr Whiskey ) first time here he was diggin' this place.





We rode on into Kentucky and had lunch in Monticello at this Mom and Pop place that had a outstanding buffet the food and price was great less than $10.00.Picture below when we crossed the line....Yeah I love y'all too.



We took all backroads today and rode some of the best roads this part of Tennessee and Kentucky has to offer.Last time we was here the place was trashed with busted window's , broke down doors and even had a dead dog inside    Someone has been busy getting this place back up and running. I wish them well.



I'm not sure what this river is called   maybe Clear Fork ?



I took several shots but could'nt get the powerlines out of any of the good ones.



The pictures above are about 15 miles from The Great State Of Tennessee. You enter Scott County at the line. Never knew why it was called Scott County until today.






Below is " The Money Shot " taken on the old abandoned bridge that High Bridge replaced years ago.We had a great group today all excellent riders they stayed in the pack all day    We rode close to 300 miles today.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Heading to Concord Park on Fort Loudon Lake to work with a friend on an addition on the bike today Joe. First chance for me to ride in awhile. Thanks for sharing this trip and pics. 

[eric in md]

wheres my chicken biscuit at joe ?  sorry you waited so long for me but i had the hammer down dude i was rolling must have just missed each other . i rode 875 miles looking for you guys use 6 tanks of gas,    wow im still missing you guys . great report i love them  

[RTaz]

 

[Dubsvalk]

What a great ride I missed with some awesome Dudes!  I got the bike hauled back to the house by a friend that lives down the road from me Joe.  The ignition switch is pretty much trash but I did get the bike running again.  I need to get a new ignition switch but have it operational until I can get one.  Sorry I had to miss this one.  I was on my way until I stopped for gas and the key wouldn't turn in the switch after filling up.  Just luck that I was only 3 miles from home!
Dubs

[gordorad]

Good times.....Hey Joe, I'd love to see that cave and area sometime soon.....Perhaps a quick trip in a few weeks......

[Slick]

As always, an awesome job- of making me green with envy. I can't wait till the day I can get a "personal" tour

Till then keep the shiney side up guys-

[Rams]

Shucks, so close and yet so far.  So day I'm gonna be able to ride with ya Joe.  Timing is always the issue.  Unfortunately, the vast majority of the rides I read about are normally on the weekends and I work while most folks are out in the wind.  Takes an act of Congress for me to be off on a Sunday.  Regardless, I always watch your threads for the planned ride hoping that someday, I'll be able to say I rode with Smok'n Joe.     Maybe next time.  Great pics.

Maybe you could make it to rainman's Mother's Day Ride on the Saturday before Mother's Day.  Looks like everyone is meeting up in Smithfield, KY.  Just a suggestion. 

[Westsider]

As always, an awesome job- of making me green with envy. I can't wait till the day I can get a "personal" tour

Till then keep the shiney side up guys-

+1

[hubcapsc]

That looks like a great ride y'all... we ate lunch in the fellowship hall after Church on
Sunday... someone made a really good carrot cake. Several someone's made some really
good macaroni-and-cheese... the melons (cantaloupe) are in... much more... I napped
and stuff while y'all were riding... 

-Mike

[Crazyhorse]

Great ride report Joe. Don't be too hard on Little Eric I'm sure he meant well .

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Great ride report Joe. Don't be too hard on Little Eric I'm sure he meant well .

Just for the record Eric is joking he was'nt on his way to meet us ( he would have showed-up if he was coming ). The dude that stood us up after we ALL rode out of the way to meet him will never have another opportunity to do so again.

[Slick]

Rut Ro, someone's jammin something and I don't think it's the wind. Rest assured if I ever have the joy of riding with you and the wild bunch, that is one thing that would NEVER happen. The douch

Happy Trails to all-

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Rut Ro, someone's jammin something and I don't think it's the wind. Rest assured if I ever have the joy of riding with you and the wild bunch, that is one thing that would NEVER happen. The douch

Happy Trails to all-

Its all good now I'm over it we had a outstanding ride ( his lose not ours ).If you ever get in God's Country let me know I can hook you up with some great roads and beautiful scenic views 

[Slick]

      

[Mr Whiskey]

Was a great ride, with great riders!
Here's a few more pic's (I hope).

High Bridge

With a great place for a break.

Gordon's IS

Larry's Warrior

Jack's Concours

Jim's Vulcan

And Bad Mojo with the cool new fairing

This place was awesome!




Had a blast, & caint wait for the next one!
Those that roll'd, enjoyed your company. Those that didn't, you missed it!
Peace, Whiskey.

[eric in md]

Great ride report Joe. Don't be too hard on Little Eric I'm sure he meant well .

Just for the record Eric is joking he was'nt on his way to meet us ( he would have showed-up if he was coming ). The dude that stood us up after we ALL rode out of the way to meet him will never have another opportunity to do so again.

[Crazyhorse]

Eric lead me astray.

[eric in md]

Eric lead me astray.

  damn kids ,,

[Robert]

Joe you do the the beautiful rides 

[ValkFlyer]

Beautiful.......great pics, thanks for sharing.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Thanks for the comments