Sounds cool Carrie..Nothing like gettin a few miles up and gettin amongst it..Good on ya mate.CHEERS BOOF

That sounds like it was a really great ride,plus ya did it on your own which makes it that much sweeter.No one to tell ya when to stop or go,just enjoying the ride w/out distractions.
My first long distance ride was the same,not sure if I could manage it,yet it all turned out great,and I wouldnt trade the experience for anything!!
Congrats on riding the dragon too,sounds a lot like riding the twistys out here..thanks for sharing this !
stay safe n enjoy the ride !

Thanks Boof.!!

Ron, You're right, it was an experience that I will never forget! Thanks !!!

Congrats Carrie sounds like you had a great time and rode at your own pace. That's why I like to ride solo you can ride as ling as you want stop when you want and enjoy yourself .

Hey Carrie, if you can slay the dragon then you should try and defeat the "Devils Triangle". Look it up on the web, it is close to Oliver Springs, TN

Steven, I wanted to do that ride and the Cherohala Skyway too, but on Monday I was so sick with my allergies. I didn't do much Monday except visit Titanic. I had the sinus headache from hades.... So next time... watch out..

Congrats Carrie. You should be proud of yourself .. you tested your skills and your courage .. and came thru with flying colors.

Hi Bill thank you... I don't know which was tested more - skills or courage...

Good for you Carrie. That's some beautiful riding, huh. I made that ride about 38 yrs. ago. I stopped to adjust the chain on the bike, had it up on center stand, had the wheel loose making adjustments. My wife says, " I sure hope we get to see some bears". My reply, "You better hope we don't see any in the next 15 minutes." Ride safe Carrie.

Way to go Carrie!!! Sounds awesome. It's nice to ride in company but there really is something special about riding out alone. No-one to chide you, judge you, you stop when and where you want, ride fast or as slow as you like, be responsible only for yourself and you can throw away the cares and worries of the day. If you add to that fantastic roads and scenery then that takes some beating.

Huge hugs and kudos girl (o:

Gary - That area has some breath-taking views. I've ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway for years and have not seen anything to beat what I saw on this trip! Glad you missed the bears.....

Pat - You're right about riding alone, there's a peacefulness that you just can't get any other way. I can't wait to go back.... just not in the springtime, when everything is blooming... please...

Great job Carrie and nothing clears the head like a long distance solo ride.18 months on your bike an allready slayed the infamous Dragon, very impressive!!! Way to go!!

Hey Carrie I forgot to ask how did your bike do on the ride? any problems with the new fork seals?
I am hoping to take at least one ride up north maybe end of summer after all the tourists go home..lol..
do some fishing n get away from the city !

Bike did great! Couldn't have asked for her to behave any better. She really liked showing off her new engine guard, too. Several of the bikes at the Dragon Resort were flirting with her. Too bad none noticed her rider!!! But I enjoyed the solitude and stopping whenever I wanted.

LOL well at least someone had a good time rite??? a little flirting is better than no flirting at all !!!
thats always the best part of going solo,stopping when ya dam well please!! and getting to explore some cool places you never knew existed !
 stay safe n enjoy the ride !!!