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« on: October 15, 2018, 06:22:21 PM » |
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We are leaving Wisconsin on Sunday to Fairfield Glade, TN.
We are trailing the 4 cycles down and we plan on riding all week.
We plan on riding to Deals Gap, Blue Ridge HiWay, Wheels Thur Time, Daniel Boone National Park.
Any other roads that are must ride?
Also looking for places that would have the best Barbecue.
Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2018, 06:34:08 PM » |
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Cherohala Skyway.
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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2018, 06:50:36 PM » |
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Just rode the Cherohala Skyway a couple of weeks ago. It was ok but almost all the overlooks have stuff in front of them so you can't see much. We found a nice BBQ place in Banner Elk, The Pedalin' Pig Bbq.
I can send you some GPX files from the routes we road. It was very scenic, along rivers and streams and rural farm land. We decided that it was about the best scenery we had seen. I would highly recommend the roads. They were recommend by Britman from this site. These are off the radar types of roads.
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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2018, 06:57:13 PM » |
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Take 68 out of Crossville over to Tellico Plains, then 165 (Cherohola Skyway) out of Tellico Plains. That will take you over to 129 and Deals Gap.
I live just 40 miles west of Fairfield Glade. Let’s meet up for supper one night.
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« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2018, 07:04:55 PM » |
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Any twp lane in that general area will be good  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2018, 08:17:47 PM » |
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When you smell the BBQ, start looking for the store. You can't hardly go wrong.
The roads? Where you staying? Camping or moteling? Moving daily or having a central "home". Look at google maps magnified in for details. Any 3 digit road is probably good. Compared to Wis., you'll love the pavement! With a little effort you should be able to stitch together an all day route stopping along the way at a small town diner or café to eat.
Done the Gap and Blue Ridge Parkway so often it is now a connector road. Many of the roads up to and down from the BRP are twisty roads in themselves. 215, 151 and 276 come to mind. 276 south down off the BRP has a decent BBQ (Hawg Wild) at the junction of 276 and 64.
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2018, 03:32:45 AM » |
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127 north and south out of Crossville.
27 north from 68 at Spring City.
52 east and west from Jamestown.
154/297 from Jamestown to Oneida.
70n and 70S east and west out of Crossville.
30 west from Pikeville 127 to Mc Minnville to 56 South.
Stop at Rock Island on 70 south between Sparta and Mc Minnville.
Momo's BBQ in Dayton on US27.
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2018, 03:55:49 AM » |
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I'm getting hungry for some good BBQ and some great riding. The weather here has not been good for riding lately, lots of rain, wind and very cool for this time of the year. Can't wait. So if you see us driving south give us a wave.  forum image posting site |
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2018, 05:19:12 AM » |
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THATSA bloody big trailer! Do you sleep in it once the bikes are out?  |
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2018, 05:53:59 AM » |
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Sleeping quarters and a maid are included. The bartender only works evenings.
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2018, 06:56:26 AM » |
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THATSA bloody big trailer! Do you sleep in it once the bikes are out? We could sleep in it. We are hauling a Valkyrie, 1800 VTX and 2 Goldwings. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2018, 11:40:13 AM » |
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We are loaded and ready to go. We will be on the road at 5:30 tomorrow morning.  |
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« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2018, 02:30:42 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2018, 07:32:44 PM » |
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Meet up with Bigwolf this morning and he took us on some great roads one was Calfkiller hi-way thur the woods and the road was about a foot higher than the ground, no forgiveness if you go off the road. I believe hi-way 96 was another then he took us to Stand Rock Park. At the end we stopped at Big Eds BBQ, before we parted. Thanks a lot Jerry you are a great tour guide. We only took a few pictures.  |
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« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2018, 06:30:23 AM » |
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I am glad you enjoyed the ride. It was an honor to lead such an easy going group of riders and show a little southern hospitality. It was a great day for riding!
I am sure you will find the rest of your Tennessee riding just as pleasurable.
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« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2018, 03:00:15 PM » |
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Rain is coming so we are loaded and ready to head back to Wis tomorrow
4 days of great riding that when way too fast.
Thanks to Jerry for a fun day and the the other suggestions.
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« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2018, 03:21:28 PM » |
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Be safe going home and stay out of the twisties with that trailer. I enjoyed the time spent with you all. Looking forward to doing it again sometime.
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« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2018, 04:48:33 PM » |
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Good on you Jerry for showing those folks a good time Have I ever said I love the vrcc ? |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2018, 03:59:57 AM » |
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nice trailer, is it 7 or 8 feet wide and how long is it being 25 foot?
Mine is 7x23' and doubt I want much bigger but doubt I can fit 2 VAlk I/S's or goldwings in it side by side being 7 feet wide or close to it needing 8 feet wide trailer. Was going to go 8 feet wide x 23' but the width parked alongside my house would not work out tight fit the way it is now only a few feet from the lot line.
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« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2018, 07:18:35 PM » |
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Mine is 7x23' and doubt I want much bigger but doubt I can fit 2 VAlk I/S's or goldwings in it side by side being 7 feet wide or close to it needing 8 feet wide trailer. That's not true. I put 2 Valks on my 6.5 x 10 foot trailer for the ride back from Virginia last Inzane. Both bikes had fairings, and factory saddle bags. It is tight, but can be done. Jim |
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« Reply #24 on: October 26, 2018, 07:50:36 PM » |
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Long ride home it was rain till we got to Chicago at 5 it was a slow ride around the Winddy City.
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« Reply #25 on: October 27, 2018, 04:08:24 AM » |
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Nice trip Jack. Who all went along with you?
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« Reply #26 on: October 27, 2018, 05:41:40 AM » |
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Nice trip Jack. Who all went along with you?
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« Reply #27 on: October 27, 2018, 06:14:20 AM » |
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Mine is 7x23' and doubt I want much bigger but doubt I can fit 2 VAlk I/S's or goldwings in it side by side being 7 feet wide or close to it needing 8 feet wide trailer. That's not true. I put 2 Valks on my 6.5 x 10 foot trailer for the ride back from Virginia last Inzane. Both bikes had fairings, and factory saddle bags. It is tight, but can be done. Jim good to know since I bought 2 used but like new Condor wheel chocks been meaning to screw to the floor of my 7x23 trailer just not sure if want side by side or one in front, one in back having spare room on the sides since I also have 2 near 8 foot long ATV''s but probably only 1 ATV come next year or so. But, how do you get OFF the 2nd bike in between them when one is already anchored/strapped down? I guess you crawl out the front since pretty sure the rear saddlebags of each say I/S are near touching if having along the walls 2-3 inches tops room. Plus, if side by side one would think the fairing/handlebars are pretty close in front as well being around 3 feet wide or tad bit more in a 6 1/2' wide trailer. glad you made it home safe and sound and back to WI gloomy, damp, and cold temps pretty much all of October. I know pulling my trailer with 2 near 800lb. atv's inside surely drops the mpg on my 1/2 ton truck to 14 mpg tops and although only tops 4500lbs. loaded down, you can tell it is behind you. You can almost see the fuel needle dropping stepping on the gas. Add another 1600lbs. for 2 more cycles and am sure mpg drops below 13 avg mpg. |
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