http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=941iQ...eature=related
The cops are out but they are patroling TN.
The ending is the best part.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=941iQ...eature=related
The cops are out but they are patroling TN.
The ending is the best part.
We talked about this before our ride on Sunday. It's safest to PM routes.
"6 pairs of kicks is my definition of 12 steps"
This road has always been patrolled, especially during the weekend... it's not like it's an advertised route, it's a very popular road. www.dealsgap.com www.tailofthedragon.com
But as most would agree, don't publish or advertise your route on a public forum
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I'm so glad I got to ride it for a few years when I was in college before it turned into the attraction that it has become. But there are a lot of roads in western NC that are just as much fun to ride...Originally Posted by Sully
Dirk
Formerly MRA #211 - High Precision Racing
"A strict observance of the written laws is doubtless one of the high duties of a good citizen, but it is not the highest. The laws of necessity, of self- preservation, of saving our country when in danger, are of higher obligation. To lose our country by a scrupulous adherence to written law would be to lose the law itself, with life, liberty, property, and all those who are enjoying them with us; thus absurdly sacrificing the end to the means."
--Thomas Jefferson
Same here.. but I was so slow, I think I was at or under the speed limit !
..... mmmmm the Cherahola Skyway...
Glitter Factory Racing
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Sol Performance - Pirelli Tires
They have been dialing up the patroling in the last couple of years though. Used to be able to go during the week and not have much traffic nor cops, but people have been going up there and overdoing it.
Can't say I blame the cops, frankly, there are multiple roads that are more fun and even a bit safer to ride fast on.
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I can blame the cops.
"Its all about the motorbikes, always has been and always will be.". ~~ Ewan McGregor 2007
"It's hard to play the blues when nuthin's really wrong."~~ ---- Joe Walsh 2012
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Pesky risk takers. It is a double yellow damnit! can't you see there are 2 lines?
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As Sully said, it's a MAJOR riding destination. If you're unfamiliar with the Dragon, it's a mecca for a lot of riders, although I will also agree with Sully and go to Cherehola and others who have said there are a bunch of other roads in the area that are just as good, but not as popular.
I know some will disagree with me (Nick, I'm looking your way), but the increase in police patrolling the area rests largely on the riders. You have an 11-mile stretch of road that had four crashes in one day. When you start crashing, you bring unwanted attention on yourself and when the LEO's who investigate those crashes get called to the same area repeatedly, they will start to patrol those same areas. What's the saying? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?
Crazy Two Wheelin punks. This is a road for travel.
Last edited by kawasakirob; Thu Jun 18th, 2009 at 07:12 PM.
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Go Crutchlow #35
Go Hayden #69
Go Stoner #27 "The Absolute Intercontinental Ballistic Missile of MotoGP!"
Go Sykes #66 2013 WSBK Champion. Go Green!
Huh?
Interesting stuff at the end of that video. How exactly is speeding 6 times safer than driving the posted speed limit? Or did they mean that speeding to pass is six times safer than passing at the posted speed limit?
2008 Honda CBR600RR - Graffiti
2002 Yamaha WR250F
I think he meant speeding six times the posted speed limit is safer. Depending on traffic I would agree.
unsupported (or weakly supported) rhetoric at best.
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I couldn't agree more.
John
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