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[porthole]

Week before we get there

http://m.knoxnews.com/news/2013/sep/10/state-troopers-mount-motorcycles-for-enforcement/


State troopers mount motorcycles for enforcement on "The Dragon"

By Don Jacobs
Updated Tuesday, September 10, 2013

State troopers on motorcycles will saturate U.S. Highway 129, especially the section called “The Dragon” in the upcoming weekend because of two events expected to bring a deluge of riders to the area.

Motorcycle riding troopers from Tennessee Highway Patrols districts in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cookeville and Fall Branch will converge on the federal highway during Sept. 13-15, according to the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

A $71,116.79 grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, which covers a period from Oct. 1, 2012, to Sept. 30, 2013, will pay overtime funds to the motorcycle officers

The decision to saturate “The Dragon” with motorcycle officers was prompted by two events this weekend expected to bring heavy motorcycle traffic to the challenging road. In Maggie Valley, N.C., the “Thunder in the Smokies” event will be under way and in Pigeon Forge the “Fall Rod Run” will be held.

The Dragon is an 11-mile section of U.S. Highway 129 that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world because of its 318 curves. According to the state, one motorcyclist has died so far this year on U.S. Highway 129.

Officials said the state troopers will especially be alert for aggressive and reckless driving, speeding, impaired driving and seat belt use for four-wheel vehicles. Authorities expect to have a sobriety checkpoint established on U.S. Highway 129 on Saturday.

More details as they develop online and in Wednesday’s News Sentinel.

[OBB]

I wonder what kind of bikes they'll be on...

[porthole]

I wonder what kind of bikes they'll be on...

Nothing can outrun an Motorola

[2k]

I wonder what kind of bikes they'll be on...

Tennessee still rides Harleys whereas NC & SC ride BMWs

[dlaws01]

They'll probably grease down a couple of curves just to keep everyone on their toes.  Make sure you have your insurance cards with you.   

[Panhead_Jimmy]

"..According to the state, one motorcyclist has died so far this year on U.S. Highway 129..."

With respect and condolences to the family:  Only one?  We get that every week on the Ortega Hwy, and that doesn't include Santiago Canyon and Live Oak Canyon.  Then there's Palomar Mountain.

And they're going to "saturate The Dragon"?  All 11 miles?  How many State Troopers does it take to saturate 11 miles?

[North Georgia Hawg]

Nice timing! Those boys will all be back home the weekend we're in MV for the GTG! 

Ken

[muddypaws]

They were there two weeks ago on the Dragon.

[naitram]

i have never been on the dragon and not seen at least 1 cruiser, any day of the week

[North Georgia Hawg]

i have never been on the dragon and not seen at least 1 cruiser, any day of the week

I rode it last Friday, and we did see one cruiser. But only one...

Ken

[2k]

"..According to the state, one motorcyclist has died so far this year on U.S. Highway 129..."

With respect and condolences to the family:  Only one?  We get that every week on the Ortega Hwy, and that doesn't include Santiago Canyon and Live Oak Canyon.  Then there's Palomar Mountain.

And they're going to "saturate The Dragon"?  All 11 miles?  How many State Troopers does it take to saturate 11 miles?

But most of the riders out on the left coast have flowers in their hair and smoke lefty's, right? 

[OBB]

Speaking of the Dragon. We've never been down there on the bike. I like to think of myself as an intermediate rider. Is there any particular days anyone is heading that way? I can't get that close and not ride it.

[dlaws01]

"..According to the state, one motorcyclist has died so far this year on U.S. Highway 129..."

With respect and condolences to the family:  Only one?  We get that every week on the Ortega Hwy, and that doesn't include Santiago Canyon and Live Oak Canyon.  Then there's Palomar Mountain.


Maybe you California riders need to get more experience riding the twisties or keep the rookies off the Ortega Hwy. until they know how to handle it.   

[naitram]

Speaking of the Dragon. We've never been down there on the bike. I like to think of myself as an intermediate rider. Is there any particular days anyone is heading that way? I can't get that close and not ride it.

it is a must do, had to get some orange wings when i was in the area this summer.



typically different groups will go on different days, ask around the first day and fall in with a group of similar riders.

i did a great loop last year that hit both the cherohola and the dragon

[OBB]

NICE, Neal!

If you see THIS, you're dong OK...

I'm hoping like hell this is a typo  especially after all the banana talk