| Author | Message | ||
     Hughlysses |
Attention Buells in the Alps (BITA) attendees. In lieu of meeting at Little Switzerland this year, we are going to meet with the former Buell/EBR Tail of the Dragon Ride group. Last year, they moved their meet location to Mountain City, TN, along the road known as the Snake. They enjoyed it so much, they invited us this year. Just like Little Switzerland, there are plenty of other great roads in the area. Info on the meet is provided below:
If you want, join the Facebook group, Buell/EBR Appalachian Mountain Rally XVI 2024, here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/917972106063143/?ref =share | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
Yup. TN421 (The Snake) between Holston Lake and Mountain City is wonderful. Low traffic volume and generally in great condition. Stop at the country store in Strawberry Valley for a cold one, run both sides of 421, then turn around and run it again. TN321 to Watauga Lake is another good romp. A bit further afield, try NC194 from 321/Vilas to Banner Elk, a richey-rich little town to stop for lunch and people watch. Even further west, hit TN 143/NC261 between Roan Mountain and Bakersville. Once in Bakersville, jog on 226A to 80 south almost all the way to I-40. NC221 between Blowing Rock and Linville is good but gets crowded with touristas. If you get bored with the offerings to the south, take Denton Valley Rd from TN421 (just before you cross the lake) toward Abingdon VA, then run the north end of VA80 from Meadowview to Elk Garden. VA80 is named Hayter's Gap--worth the trip! | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
TN421 southbound from Denton Valley Rd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtrhoipHmUc | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
TN143/NC261 from Roan Valley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWx0gR0vwR8 | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
Hayter's Gap/VA80 southbound from Elk Garden. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pOLQUhYCRI | ||
| Icantdrive55 |
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| Jamie04 |
Hugh, If this event is still on, I'll plan to join you all on Friday and Saturday (7/26 and 7/27) on my Cyclone. I prefer hotels over camping so I'll plan to stay elsewhere and meet up with you all for the group rides on those days. Thanks. -Jamie. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Yes, it's still on. There are some reasonable air bnb's in the area as well; that's where I'm staying . Hope to see you there. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Twig says he will be there Friday, so that' s at least 3 Badwebbers who will be in attendance. I 'm going to check on some of the other regulars. | ||
| Hughlysses |
This meet starts 1 week from today. Preliminary head count is 14 riders for some or all days. Hope to have 3 more ride up for the day on Saturday. This could be the biggest Buell meet in the southeast for some years. | ||
| Jamie04 |
Hugh, I am planning to ride with the group on Friday and Saturday (7/26 and 7/27.) I'll meet you all at the campground on those mornings. Do you know what time they plan to mount up on those mornings? Thanks. -Jamie | ||
| Hughlysses |
Jamie- No idea, but I will see what I can find out. | ||
| Jamie04 |
Thanks Hugh. I'll also plan to ride out to the campground on Thursday evening after I check into my room in Damascus; just to meet the other riders. If you want to communicate via text try: 4 three 4 -five 79 -one 993. | ||
| Hughlysses |
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| Hughlysses |
I'm finally getting around to posting photos from the meet last week. I think there were about 25 people in attendance and 15 or 16 Buells. I believe we had 5 Badwebbers in attendance and the rest were members of the Buell XB Forum. I haven't seen that many Buells in one place in a LONG time. A great bunch of guys to ride with but they set a BRISK pace at times. They're already talking about having next year's meet at Two Wheels of Suches in Georgia. That's a regular gathering spot for Badweb so it'll be cool if we could combine all these BuellXB Forum guys with a bunch of Badwebbers. Mark your calendar for July 2025 if you're interested in coming.       |
