Day 4 and 5

usranger74 · 06-12-2011, 10:45 AM

Camped in Cades Cove.

Did some riding in the Park all the way up to 6500 feet. Traffic was heavy. Had to make my way through 4 bear jams on sat. No Fun.

FYI - there is road construction on US 441. It was shut down for the weekend but I am told that it is a major delay during the week. It is on the TN side, so for those who want to ride up to the "top" of the Smokies on our day off can do so from the NC side.

This AM rode down the "Foot Hill Park Way" (half way between the Park and Maryville, TN) going south. What a treat. Very little traffic and good road. Also, there is a campground there that is NEVER full. It is only 6 or so miles from US 129 and the "Dragon".

When I got off the park way I was on US 129 going Nth (away from the Dragon) - I must have passed 200 bikes going the other way!!! Yep, what a zoo that place must be on the weekend.

I am now cooling my heals in a McDs and will head over to Lenoir City to meet Oldbiker and his troop.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-12-2011, 10:48 AM

Sounds like you are having a wonderful ride. Be sure and tell Jim I sure would like to have seen him again. Any others there tell them hi for me.

**Griz** · 06-12-2011, 11:05 AM

Glad to hear you are having a good trip Bill, keep posting to keep us updated.

**billmac** · 06-12-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Griz

Glad to hear you are having a good trip Bill, keep posting to keep us updated.

Yeah Bill, keep us posted. And what kind of seat cushion are you using. :)

usranger74 · 06-12-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by billmac

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Originally Posted by Griz

Glad to hear you are having a good trip Bill, keep posting to keep us updated.

Yeah Bill, keep us posted. And what kind of seat cushion are you using. :)

Bill - I use an Air Hawk.

06-12-2011, 10:45 AM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Day 4 and 5 Camped in Cades Cove. Did some riding in the Park all the way up to 6500 feet. Traffic was heavy. Had to make my way through 4 bear jams on sat. No Fun. FYI - there is road construction on US 441. It was shut down for the weekend but I am told that it is a major delay during the week. It is on the TN side, so for those who want to ride up to the "top" of the Smokies on our day off can do so from the NC side. This AM rode down the "Foot Hill Park Way" (half way between the Park and Maryville, TN) going south. What a treat. Very little traffic and good road. Also, there is a campground there that is NEVER full. It is only 6 or so miles from US 129 and the "Dragon". When I got off the park way I was on US 129 going Nth (away from the Dragon) - I must have passed 200 bikes going the other way!!! Yep, what a zoo that place must be on the weekend. I am now cooling my heals in a McDs and will head over to Lenoir City to meet Oldbiker and his troop. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-12-2011, 10:48 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Day 4 and 5 Sounds like you are having a wonderful ride. Be sure and tell Jim I sure would like to have seen him again. Any others there tell them hi for me. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-12-2011, 11:05 AM	#3
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	Day 4 and 5 Glad to hear you are having a good trip Bill, keep posting to keep us updated. __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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