I first felt the rush of The Dragon in September of 2005. Ever since then I can't get enough. So that is when it all started. The crazy 680+ mile day trips just to ride it one time! Spur of the moment overnights, sleeping on a picnic table, so I can ride all the next day kind of trips! If you haven't experienced it or don't have the passion for thrills then it is hard to explain. The picture below might give you a sense of what is so attractive about the Smoky Mountains and The Dragon.
This is from September 2005 (My first time!)
That was my 2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS and my 2003 Vulcan Mean Streak!
The roads are as amazing as the scenery. What is even more fun is sharing your addiction with other addicts like my friend James! I have yet to drag a knee, but rest assured my day is coming! (see below)
James on his Buell XB9R! (as seen @ killboy.com)
Killboy.com, by the way, is the place you go to get your weekly dose of The Dragon When you can't be there in person. His blog rocks! He also takes awesome action shots of you riding! That is the other thing about this place that attracts me there. The people that you meet are so cool! I guess part of it has to do with our common interest, but the fact that I have yet to meet someone who isn't approachable is amazing.
I hope that this might help to explain my addiction to those who don't understand it. For those who do and those who just want to see what's next check back every now and then to see my adventures. I have some new pics and things to say about a recent trip to The Dragon with my son John, coming up very soon!
1 comment:
Hey Dan, good blog, makes even an oldster like me want to take a spin on the curves...mw
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