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[OBB]

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

Are you making it down for next week?

[North Georgia Hawg]

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

NICE, Neal!

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

[porthole]

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

And as luck would have it, I've seen the opposite multiple times - no enforcement. Several times with no photogs either.

[1abastarsmda]

The last time I rode through, there was nobody on the road but me and the bike I was with....and 2 sports cars that almost took us out fishtailing through a curve.  It was very peaceful riding the Dragon in a heavy rainstorm.

[dahsen]

Been There 2 years ago...

3500 mile ride for a 11 mile long dream road.  Note that the roads to get there are awesome too!

[hogasm]

This was from 2008 on the Dragon. The popo was using motorcycles back then

[2k]

Saturday, Tn troopers had a checkpoint at the state line.........writing tickets for improper helmets?  Its all about the money, boys.

[spydglide]

Saturday, Tn troopers had a checkpoint at the state line.........writing tickets for improper helmets?  Its all about the money, boys.

Yep, NC has that law on the books, but haven't heard of them enforcing it lately.  spyder

[Finster101]

Been on the Dragon several times mostly just because it was part of our route.  It certainly is not a destination for me.  There are much nicer stretches of road in the area.  When it is busy you constantly have to be aware of sport bikes over taking you, some of them not safely.  I really don't know why enforcement is not always present as it has the reputation of a public raceway.  Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against speed or what goes on there but since there are so many incidents in such a specific area I am surprised that the state has not gotten sued for not shutting it down.  Having said that I am sure it also brings in a lot of dollars to the local economy so it is a fine line taken on enforcement.

[swedgeblock]

"..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?

I don't get it either.  I have seen video of the "dragon" from start to finish and don't see the allure,  unless that's the only road they have overthere with curves in it.   Then I guess I understand.

[2k]

I don't get it either.  I have seen video of the "dragon" from start to finish and don't see the allure,  unless that's the only road they have overthere with curves in it.   Then I guess I understand.

There are plenty of great roads in these hills. Talk to any of the local riders and the Dragon has a hard time making top 5. I think most of the hype comes from West Coast riders and other foreigners who are simply amazed at the Southern Boys skills 

[dlaws01]

There are plenty of great roads in these hills. Talk to any of the local riders and the Dragon has a hard time making top 5. I think most of the hype comes from West Coast riders and other foreigners who are simply amazed at the Southern Boys skills 

Amen to that Brother!  X2 

[GregKhougaz]

There are plenty of great roads in these hills. Talk to any of the local riders and the Dragon has a hard time making top 5. I think most of the hype comes from West Coast riders and other foreigners who are simply amazed at the Southern Boys skills 

    Go West, young man......   go West.                 

[djkak]

There are plenty of great roads in these hills. Talk to any of the local riders and the Dragon has a hard time making top 5. I think most of the hype comes from West Coast riders and other foreigners who are simply amazed at the Southern Boys skills 

The first time that I rode that stretch of 129, I said to the person that was showing me around, “This is the best stretch of road that I’ve seen”. He replied, “You haven’t seen chit”. I headed back the next year to check out some of the chit that I’d missed; you could wear yourself out on all of the crooked two-lane in that part of the country. The Dragon’s lack of driveways and intersections make it a favorite of mine.

There is a lot of remarkable riding to experience in California, and I found an outstanding 70 mile stretch of road in Southeastern Arizona; Highway 191 from around Clifton up to Highway 60. There is an interesting POI at marker 223 that is worth a look and maybe a photo.

Another day-long favorite is Highway 93, west of Butte, near Hamilton, then 75 through the Sawtooth’s to Ketchum. This is a 270 mile, you must be effen kidding me experience that I always look forward to when I’m out that way.
 

[dlaws01]

The first time that I rode that stretch of 129, I said to the person that was showing me around, “This is the best stretch of road that I’ve seen”. He replied, “You haven’t seen chit”. I headed back the next year to check out some of the chit that I’d missed; you could wear yourself out on all of the crooked two-lane in that part of the country. The Dragon’s lack of driveways and intersections make it a favorite of mine.

There is a lot of remarkable riding to experience in California, and I found an outstanding 70 mile stretch of road in Southeastern Arizona; Highway 191 from around Clifton up to Highway 60. There is an interesting POI at marker 223 that is worth a look and maybe a photo.

Another day-long favorite is Highway 93, west of Butte, near Hamilton, then 75 through the Sawtooth’s to Ketchum. This is a 270 mile, you must be effen kidding me experience that I always look forward to when I’m out that way.
 

Thanks for the "must ride" road details.  I'll add them to my notes for the next time I'm in the area.