Deal's Gap 09 - Sept 17-20, 2009

**NCDave** · 07-02-2009

If anyone is interested, my annual Deal's Gap trip is set for 9/17-20 this year. There will probably be about 8 to 10 of us going on various makes/models of bikes. We make reservations and stay at Phillips Motel in Robbinsville, NC.

This year we're planning dinner on the 17th with Debbie's crew at Phillips Restaurant. Rides each day are informal, with everyone going their own direction based on their riding type and interests. We've got slow folks, fast folks, and in-between too.

Anyone and everyone is welcome. Just make a reservation and show up.

Oh...but bring your own refreshments. The county is dry!

TriXie · 07-04-2009

We were just there...had a BLAST!!

Have fun!!

**NCDave** · 07-06-2009

Hows come you didn't tell the rest of us so WE could show up too???!!!

TriXie · 07-07-2009

Sorry Dave, I was a little nervous about the dragon...wasn't sure how I would handle it, but now that I've done it

...next time!!

**DebbieW** · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by TriXie

Sorry Dave, I was a little nervous about the dragon...wasn't sure how I would handle it, but now that I've done it

...next time!!

Julie - I am nervous about the Dragon as well. How hard is it?

**DebbieW** · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by NCDave

This year we're planning dinner on the 17th with Debbie's crew at Phillips Restaurant.

So far there are 5 of us definitely going and I am waiting for a few others to decide.

TriXie · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by DebbieW

Julie - I am nervous about the Dragon as well. How hard is it?

Debbie, as everyone was telling me, just ride at your own pace and you'll be fine. Don't let anyone push you to go faster than you're comfortable. Let the faster riders go around you and enjoy the ride!! It was pretty cool seeing the sporties draggin their knees around the turns (or really close to it)

Oh...just watch out for the semis

they take up every inch of the road...and I mean every inch!!

**rbentnail** · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by TriXie

We were just there...had a BLAST!!

Have fun!!

Wondered why we missed you- a friend and I were at the New River Gorge NP 3 days last week. Wow, what a bridge.

pappie · 07-08-2009

Done the Dragon twice in a month, now I'd like to check out the Snake between Mountain City and Bristol. I hear it has 487 curves in 12 mi. Anybody ever been there on this forum? Pappie

ecave · 07-08-2009

Hey Pappie,
I was on part of the snake about a month ago. Be sure to stop at the Shady Valley Country Store. I was told by some of the guys I was with that the Snake is better than the Dragon, however I have never been on the Dragon. Hopefully I will make it there this fall.
Take some pics and ride safe.

TriXie · 07-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by pappie

Done the Dragon twice in a month, now I'd like to check out the Snake between Mountain City and Bristol. I hear it has 487 curves in 12 mi. Anybody ever been there on this forum? Pappie

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecave

Hey Pappie,
I was on part of the snake about a month ago. Be sure to stop at the Shady Valley Country Store. I was told by some of the guys I was with that the Snake is better than the Dragon, however I have never been on the Dragon. Hopefully I will make it there this fall.
Take some pics and ride safe.

We were also told that the Snake is even better than the Dragon. We talked about doin it, but weren't sure if we would have enough time for both so we decided to do the Dragon instead. Didn't wanna be that close and miss out on 'the tail'!!

Streaking Tiger · 07-08-2009

Me and my 2 riding buddies just planned a trip yesterday for 9/16-9/20. We plan to be around the Dragon during the same timeframe as your group. We plan to do the Snake again too. We did this same 5-day, 4-state trip in early May, so we're doing it again. Hopefully we'll see you guys and ride together for a quick trip thru the Dragon. Sounds like fun.
We'll be riding: 650R, Katana 600, and a Suzuki Intruder 800 - so look for us. We're the old guys that need to lose weight.

Edit: As for the Snake - I've only ridden there twice. Loved it both times. I may be wrong about this, but there are less cops on The Snake if that matters. Also less traffic - at least during weekdays. Deal's Gap always has more riders. As for 1 being BETTER than the other - I don't really have any comments on that other than BOTH are great to ride. The Snake is LONGER with more curves, and it has some pretty darn good curves. At The Snake's local gas station, they have both 'Venomous' and 'non-venomous' gas.

**DebbieW** · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Streaking Tiger

Me and my 2 riding buddies just planned a trip yesterday for 9/16-9/20. We plan to be around the Dragon during the same timeframe as your group.

You should join us for dinner on the 17th.

**NCDave** · 07-08-2009

Yeah...if you're in Robbinsville the evening of the 17th, we'll be at Phillips Restaurant!

I'll likely be on the TT600, but maybe the Buell. Hopefully I won't be relegated to riding the connie. Them roads are MADE for sport bikes!

Streaking Tiger · 07-08-2009

I'll double check with the guys - but I think we'll be headed to Asheville by sundown. We usually ride early, but try and get to our destination by nightfall. If we can still do that - I'd love to join everyone. I'll let you know.

cinnamon · 07-08-2009

Is Donkey going to be there???

**NCDave** · 07-09-2009

After the trip to Kansas, he may be too tired.

Streaking Tiger · 07-10-2009

Hey guys - I think I found Phillips Restaurant on E. Main St. Let me know what time you all will be there. I'm pretty sure we will be around there for lunch or early dinner.

Of course, if you meet my 2 riding buddies, please be sure to mention to them that you saw them earlier and that they were riding really S - L - O - W!! I'm pretty sure some little ol' ladies passed them driving in the slow lane.

**NCDave** · 07-10-2009

Thursday the 17th will be our travel day coming over from Charlotte. We generally don't roll in until about 5:00 or so. We're staying at Phillips Motel, so if you pop in around that time, look for us. The most noticable bikes of our group will probably be a pair of BMW K1200LTs. One light green, the other blue. There will probably be a good size group of us. I'll either be on my tan Connie, or a blue sportbike.

**DebbieW** · 07-11-2009

We hope to meet Dave at the restaurant around 5:30 - 6:00 PM.

07-02-2009	#1 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 15,810	Deal's Gap 09 - Sept 17-20, 2009 If anyone is interested, my annual Deal's Gap trip is set for 9/17-20 this year. There will probably be about 8 to 10 of us going on various makes/models of bikes. We make reservations and stay at Phillips Motel in Robbinsville, NC. This year we're planning dinner on the 17th with Debbie's crew at Phillips Restaurant. Rides each day are informal, with everyone going their own direction based on their riding type and interests. We've got slow folks, fast folks, and in-between too. Anyone and everyone is welcome. Just make a reservation and show up. Oh...but bring your own refreshments. The county is dry! __________________ NCDave "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now." - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

07-04-2009	#2 (permalink)
TriXie AKA Kelly Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wild, Wonderful WV (Northern Panhandle) Posts: 2,396	We were just there...had a BLAST!! Have fun!! __________________ Julie 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic Life is what you make it...why not make it fun!!

07-06-2009	#3 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 15,810	Hows come you didn't tell the rest of us so WE could show up too???!!! __________________ NCDave "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now." - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

07-07-2009	#4 (permalink)
TriXie AKA Kelly Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wild, Wonderful WV (Northern Panhandle) Posts: 2,396	Sorry Dave, I was a little nervous about the dragon...wasn't sure how I would handle it, but now that I've done it ...next time!! __________________ Julie 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic Life is what you make it...why not make it fun!!

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pappie 07 900 Classic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shelbyville, Tn Posts: 472	Done the Dragon twice in a month, now I'd like to check out the Snake between Mountain City and Bristol. I hear it has 487 curves in 12 mi. Anybody ever been there on this forum? Pappie __________________ COBB (crazy old biker bstrd)

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ecave Follow Jesus!! BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Benson, NC Posts: 648	Hey Pappie, I was on part of the snake about a month ago. Be sure to stop at the Shady Valley Country Store. I was told by some of the guys I was with that the Snake is better than the Dragon, however I have never been on the Dragon. Hopefully I will make it there this fall. Take some pics and ride safe. __________________ 1999 Vulcan 800 Classic V&H Pipes Kuryakyn Hypercharger Kuryakyn Grips Last edited by ecave : 08-05-2009 at 01:23 PM.

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Streaking Tiger Old Man Riding BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 923	Me and my 2 riding buddies just planned a trip yesterday for 9/16-9/20. We plan to be around the Dragon during the same timeframe as your group. We plan to do the Snake again too. We did this same 5-day, 4-state trip in early May, so we're doing it again. Hopefully we'll see you guys and ride together for a quick trip thru the Dragon. Sounds like fun. We'll be riding: 650R, Katana 600, and a Suzuki Intruder 800 - so look for us. We're the old guys that need to lose weight. Edit: As for the Snake - I've only ridden there twice. Loved it both times. I may be wrong about this, but there are less cops on The Snake if that matters. Also less traffic - at least during weekdays. Deal's Gap always has more riders. As for 1 being BETTER than the other - I don't really have any comments on that other than BOTH are great to ride. The Snake is LONGER with more curves, and it has some pretty darn good curves. At The Snake's local gas station, they have both 'Venomous' and 'non-venomous' gas. __________________ I just wanna ride. 2006 Kawasaki 650R Last edited by Streaking Tiger : 07-08-2009 at 10:35 AM.

07-08-2009	#14 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 15,810	Yeah...if you're in Robbinsville the evening of the 17th, we'll be at Phillips Restaurant! I'll likely be on the TT600, but maybe the Buell. Hopefully I won't be relegated to riding the connie. Them roads are MADE for sport bikes! __________________ NCDave "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now." - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

07-08-2009	#15 (permalink)
Streaking Tiger Old Man Riding BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 923	I'll double check with the guys - but I think we'll be headed to Asheville by sundown. We usually ride early, but try and get to our destination by nightfall. If we can still do that - I'd love to join everyone. I'll let you know. __________________ I just wanna ride. 2006 Kawasaki 650R

07-08-2009	#16 (permalink)
cinnamon Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,874	Is Donkey going to be there???

07-09-2009	#17 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 15,810	After the trip to Kansas, he may be too tired. __________________ NCDave "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now." - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

07-10-2009	#18 (permalink)
Streaking Tiger Old Man Riding BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 923	Hey guys - I think I found Phillips Restaurant on E. Main St. Let me know what time you all will be there. I'm pretty sure we will be around there for lunch or early dinner. Of course, if you meet my 2 riding buddies, please be sure to mention to them that you saw them earlier and that they were riding really S - L - O - W!! I'm pretty sure some little ol' ladies passed them driving in the slow lane. __________________ I just wanna ride. 2006 Kawasaki 650R

07-10-2009	#19 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 15,810	Thursday the 17th will be our travel day coming over from Charlotte. We generally don't roll in until about 5:00 or so. We're staying at Phillips Motel, so if you pop in around that time, look for us. The most noticable bikes of our group will probably be a pair of BMW K1200LTs. One light green, the other blue. There will probably be a good size group of us. I'll either be on my tan Connie, or a blue sportbike. __________________ NCDave "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now." - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

07-11-2009	#20 (permalink)
DebbieW Addicted ULTIMATE Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,058	We hope to meet Dave at the restaurant around 5:30 - 6:00 PM. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 SOLD 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic VROC # 28064 My meetup group

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