2017 RIDE REPORT

June 10–11, 2017 Motorcycle Trip

Robbinsville / Tail of the Dragon Area → Bristol

Jim's Bike: 2017 Triumph Trophy SE   |   Dave's Bike: 2013 Triumph Bonneville

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June 10 — Saturday

Route: Robbinsville, NC and Tail of the Dragon areas   |   Mileage: 244-mile loop

Starting out on The Cherohala Skyway .
Starting out on The Cherohala Skyway .
The Cherohala Skyway
The Cherohala Skyway
June 2017 motorcycle trip photograph or route map
June 2017 motorcycle trip photograph or route map
June 2017 motorcycle trip photograph or route map
June 2017 motorcycle trip photograph or route map
Along the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee
Along the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee
Along the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee
Along the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee
Dave on the Dragon
Dave on the Dragon
Another pic of Dave on the Dragon
Another pic of Dave on the Dragon
Whipping down the Dragon
Whipping down the Dragon
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Along NC-28 in route to Franklin, NC. Moonshiner 28
Along NC-28 in route to Franklin, NC. Moonshiner 28
Dave along NC-1310 south of Robbinsville, NC .
Dave along NC-1310 south of Robbinsville, NC .
Dave cleaning his bike at our motel .
Dave cleaning his bike at our motel .
Saturday's two loop rides around the Robbinsville/ Tail of the Dragon area.
Saturday's two loop rides around the Robbinsville/ Tail of the Dragon area.

June 11 — Sunday

Route: Robbinsville, North Carolina to Bristol, Virginia   |   Mileage: 225 miles

Equipment check near Bryson, NC.
Equipment check near Bryson, NC.
Starting on The Rattler from the southern end.
Starting on The Rattler from the southern end.
Along SR-67 in Tennessee
Along SR-67 in Tennessee
A view along The Snake in Tennessee. More of THE SNAKE
A view along The Snake in Tennessee. More of THE SNAKE
Bristrol, VA motel.
Bristrol, VA motel.
Sunday's route.
Sunday's route.

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