OT - took some time off

Aviator

And went riding with my daughter. Every year she and I join other BMW riders to run through the Smokey Mountains. It was the DGR - Deals Gap Rally and Basecamp was Fontana Village, NC.

Made several runs of the "Tail of the Dragon" and the Cherahala Skyway, along with so many other twisty roads as well.

Just got back home after 3.5 days of riding, all day long. It was the best therapy.

We just ate road food, nothing to report.

Black_Badger

Nice to have you back @Aviator, sounds like a great road trip.

Cheers

B_B

Village Idiot

Wish I could have ridden with you on my Sportster.

FearlessTheEggNoob

That's an awesome ride on a sportbike. Left an offering there from a buddy's lowrider on the Tree Of Shame.

Aviator

Its karma and therapy so rolled together. At the end of the day EVERY muscle is hurting from the intense  workout. Love it. Get back and there is folks from all over, even international, and the party just started. 

Just got my daughter a ride of her own. Its her 16th b'day gift in January. Meanwhile she rides with her hooligan daddy.

 

 

This was on the Cherahala Skyway:

 

Botch

Took advantage of one of the last riding days today too.  Beautiful day, autumn colors in the mountains this year weren't great but had a great ride:

 

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Burned up two tanks of gas, it was cool, clear, not a breeze nor cloud in the sky.  This has been the hottest/driest summer on record here in utard, I'm happy to feel the cool weather! 

caliking

Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your daughter. It's awesome that you both share a hobby.

Mattman3969

Awesome ride @aviator!! We generally go ride the Tail every year either on labor or Memorial Day weekend. We usually rent a cabin in Townsend. Where did you guys stay?

k1200ltc

I didn't see your photo on Killboy's weekly highlights so your ride must have been safe and on the right side of the yellow line! Fall color is wrapped all around us up here in MN this week Travel Safe, K1200ltc

nolaegghead

Cool...at first I thought your were pedaling. 

Building a sx650 hard tail bobber right now.

Skiddymarker

I do miss those fantastic eastern roads, the PNW is good, but just not the same. Loved touring in New England. Envy you, enjoy!

Aviator

Mattman3969 said:

 Where did you guys stay?

At Fontana Village resort at Fontana Lake. Its off the tail on 28.

Mickey

Village Idiot said:

Wish I could have ridden with you on my Sportster Vespa.

Aviator

@Botch, nice GS. I want one so bad. :(

Aviator

K1200Ltc where you from? You ought to come to some of the Eastern (Smokies) rallies. Fun riding.

Aviator

Thanks @Caliking we do and at 15 she rides pillion like a pro. I can be all the hooligan I want.