We bought property down there because we know we'll go every year.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforu...bin-for-rent-at-Fontana-village-at-Deal-s-Gap
sweeet. you bought a cabin at fontana village?!?! i didn't realize they were for sale.
We bought property down there because we know we'll go every year.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforu...bin-for-rent-at-Fontana-village-at-Deal-s-Gap
I guess I could rent a trailer and do it up! How many days total were you gone?
Couldn't resist sharing on this post, sorry.
Didn't get to go this year, so your thread's got me remembering fond memories
Me at Deals Gap last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbrhw1qzTPA
Photo of one of the glassy smooth curves taken on my Busa, courtesy of Killboy.com
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
I have been going at least once/yr since 96, and twice/yr since 2000. Before the internet took over and told everyone what was there, it was largely deserted. It was a rare day when you'd see a cop, and literally, broke roadracers would tow their bikes up there with no lights, on slicks, and use the Dragon as practise time. No joke. Irecall days when hitting 110 mph between turns on the Dragon was normal, and we used to time ourselves from the overlook to the CRoT....It sure was fun when we were young, but looking back, man was it crazy. Something I'd never dare to do today. The road quality is nicer now, and there is more tourist spots, but the rawness of it all is long since lost. It used to be motorcycling's best kept secret.
That being said, if I knew an easy way to get a US working VISA, I would be living there tomorrow. I love the scenery, the desolation, the people, and the lifestyle.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
I have been going at least once/yr since 96, and twice/yr since 2000. Before the internet took over and told everyone what was there, it was largely deserted. It was a rare day when you'd see a cop, and literally, broke roadracers would tow their bikes up there with no lights, on slicks, and use the Dragon as practise time. No joke. Irecall days when hitting 110 mph between turns on the Dragon was normal, and we used to time ourselves from the overlook to the CRoT....It sure was fun when we were young, but looking back, man was it crazy. Something I'd never dare to do today. The road quality is nicer now, and there is more tourist spots, but the rawness of it all is long since lost. It used to be motorcycling's best kept secret.
That being said, if I knew an easy way to get a US working VISA, I would be living there tomorrow. I love the scenery, the desolation, the people, and the lifestyle.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
I have been going at least once/yr since 96, and twice/yr since 2000. Before the internet took over and told everyone what was there, it was largely deserted. It was a rare day when you'd see a cop, and literally, broke roadracers would tow their bikes up there with no lights, on slicks, and use the Dragon as practise time. No joke. Irecall days when hitting 110 mph between turns on the Dragon was normal, and we used to time ourselves from the overlook to the CRoT....It sure was fun when we were young, but looking back, man was it crazy. Something I'd never dare to do today. The road quality is nicer now, and there is more tourist spots, but the rawness of it all is long since lost. It used to be motorcycling's best kept secret.
That being said, if I knew an easy way to get a US working VISA, I would be living there tomorrow. I love the scenery, the desolation, the people, and the lifestyle.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
I have been going at least once/yr since 96, and twice/yr since 2000. Before the internet took over and told everyone what was there, it was largely deserted. It was a rare day when you'd see a cop, and literally, broke roadracers would tow their bikes up there with no lights, on slicks, and use the Dragon as practise time. No joke. Irecall days when hitting 110 mph between turns on the Dragon was normal, and we used to time ourselves from the overlook to the CRoT....It sure was fun when we were young, but looking back, man was it crazy. Something I'd never dare to do today. The road quality is nicer now, and there is more tourist spots, but the rawness of it all is long since lost. It used to be motorcycling's best kept secret.
6am - 8am - best time to race around the dragon
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9RtYmI_24c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrCRBgY0zI