I can not brag nor depricate- that is for others. To quote a famous sailer, "I yam what I yam".
At any rate- as previously stated, I only have that Friday free.
If plans for Friday are amenable, I estimate I can get to this alleged motel in about 1 1/2 hours. Maybe a tad less.
I have a feeling Bernie would like to meet closer to the Asheville / Fairview / Lake Lure area. I must say there are some astounding loops in that are, also. If you like twisties, hairpins, and swithbacks mixed with a variety of view types like farm land, hills, and forest. that is.
Some folks like a more relaxed pace sort of gliding along on the parkway.
We /you can also combine these elements. I live to serve.
Oh- gravel pretty much only gets thrown up on turns where the trucks cut corners. The most frequent dangers are wild turkeys, dogs, turtle, old Buicks, Volvos, and scooters.