Todays final destination is Chattanooga Tennesee where we are booked into a downtown, the Hampton Inn.
Today we'res up at 5.45, breakfast at the hotel at 7, load up at 8, saddle up and on the road for 8.30.
Leaving Gatlinburg, we ride back down the main street, no need to gas
up as we all did that last thing yesterday before we reached the hotel.
Todays ride is one that I've been looking forward to, as it takes in
several great motorcycling roads, including the Dragons Tail (google
it) and the Cherohala Skyway.
Very scenic riding, along the edge of the Smoky Mountains national park.
... before moving on to tackle the Dragon.
Tail of the Dragon is a famous road...
...famous for its "318 turns in 11 miles" and vey popular with bikers. The only clue to it's start is the warning sign that says ...
Towards the end of the TotD is Deals Gap, where there's a small biker
motel, cafe...
... inevitable gift/T-shirt shop. We stop there for 45 mins,
for coffee, rest and a few photos....
Now that i've 'slayed the dragon' i treat myself to a "Dragon US129" sew on for my summer jacket.
For lunch today we stop at Tellicafe at Tellico Plains. 128 Bank St.
Good stop, good
service, very tasty Apple pie & Ice cream.
There's a copuple of other Harleys outside with remarkable paint jobs...
Leaving Tellico Plans, TN, and after gassing up again,...
(gas station complete with 'beer cave' !
...our afternoon ride remains scenic, riding south down through Tennessee on 68. At Ducktown we change onto US route 64 heading West towards Chattanooga.
Tonight's hotel, just for one night, is the Hilton Garden Inn 311 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 Room 425 in downtown Chattanooga. Being a Monday, some restaurants are closed. Jan gives us each a 10% off coupon for "Big River Crille & Brewing Works" but Mrs. K and I aren't over hungry but we find our fill at "Panera Bread" just 1 block from the hotel. Panera bread is an American chain that operates throughout the US and Canada billed as "Bakery-Cafe Fast-Casual". We liked.
...famous for its "318 turns in 11 miles" and vey popular with bikers. The only clue to it's start is the warning sign that says ...
Towards the end of the TotD is Deals Gap, where there's a small biker
motel, cafe...
... inevitable gift/T-shirt shop. We stop there for 45 mins,
for coffee, rest and a few photos....
Now that i've 'slayed the dragon' i treat myself to a "Dragon US129" sew on for my summer jacket.
For lunch today we stop at Tellicafe at Tellico Plains. 128 Bank St.
Good stop, good
service, very tasty Apple pie & Ice cream.
There's a copuple of other Harleys outside with remarkable paint jobs...
Leaving Tellico Plans, TN, and after gassing up again,...
(gas station complete with 'beer cave' !
...our afternoon ride remains scenic, riding south down through Tennessee on 68. At Ducktown we change onto US route 64 heading West towards Chattanooga.
Tonight's hotel, just for one night, is the Hilton Garden Inn 311 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 Room 425 in downtown Chattanooga. Being a Monday, some restaurants are closed. Jan gives us each a 10% off coupon for "Big River Crille & Brewing Works" but Mrs. K and I aren't over hungry but we find our fill at "Panera Bread" just 1 block from the hotel. Panera bread is an American chain that operates throughout the US and Canada billed as "Bakery-Cafe Fast-Casual". We liked.
Wow - they look totally awesome roads. Full of envy
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