I will be riding to southern entrance to The Tail of the Dragon, 2022-06-25, remaining until the morning of the 28th. I will be staying near The Tail and if anyone wants to meet up for an evening beer or morning coffee, feel free to hit me up. I will spend my time there riding some of the lesser-known roads and riding The Tail itself that Monday (27th), to avoid tourist traffic.
I will be taking the scenic route there. What would be a 5.5 hour highway drive is estimated to be almost 11 hours by the Calimoto app. In all likelihood I'll split the difference a bit, driving mostly backroads but perhaps jumping on the bigger highways to make some time. Dunno.
I'd be up for a fellow rider or two, for the trip, assuming you're chill and not married to any specific route. Also, although I'm capable at riding at hotdog speeds, I have no desire to do so. I'm not averse to riding fun -- you won't catch me BELOW the speed limit (aside from weather-related), but my priority is safe riding.
This is my first-ever solo vacation, away from the wife and kids (and I'm in my mid-50's...so yeah...it's overdue!).
- eb
Bike: 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650