Checking on motels in the Tazwell area and in the Marion/Wytherville areas.
Will have something definite first week in November.

Date may change to August for better weather. But pencil in for the Claw and Back of the Dragon! Looks like fun riding.

Uh... that's what I thought. I couldn't see how the sun visor could be down with the clear visor open. That is a deal killer for me as I ride in hot areas. Without ventillation I will pass out
Thanks for the responses.

No Snell lid has an internal visor. They won't even test any. Shoei made one where they expanded the shell for it but Snell would not test it. Also if you install speakers it is no longer Snell certified. That's just the way it is, no parts allowed inside. But that's not the question. Can I have th...

Scott, another question... Does this helmet have an internal sunscreen? I know Aria makes visors but the sunscreen is on the exterior of the clear screen. How do I or can I use the exterior sunscreen with the clear screen in the up position? Like on a hot Ohio summer day, I need the clear screen up ...

With the chatter that's been on here about next years gathering, I started a new thread here: https://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=53786 Where ever it ends up being, I'll be there! -Jeff Checking motel accommodations in the area. Will have routes for the Claw and Back of the Dragons....

Scott,
How is this helmet in the rain? My Scorpion lets water on the inside of the exterior shield keeping me from seeing safely. In the rain this can be the difference between alive and dead.

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As it turns out Corky, the Wise/Tazwell VA area is being considered for the next location. It is close to the northern part of the Blue Ridge Parkway as well as the Claw of the Dragon. CB is being investigated but the cost to implement and integrate into rider's existing comm systems is pricey and ...

I did have a friend from Maryland tell me that he and his son rode the entire Blue Ridge Skyway (489 miles) in 2014 and, since everyone I talked to at the gathering liked the portion of it that we rode, maybe such a trip might be an option to consider for next year. As it turns out Corky, the Wise/...

Brian, What is the torn up tire from? Hope it was not your trailer. Great pictures. It was a great time and great riding. Looking forward to next year! Em Fortunately Em it wasn't my trailer tire. It was a fellow biker who was traveling to TN when the tire shreded. I helped change the tire in VA af...

Side trip to Fontana Dam
Back riding...

Lunch at Dillard's in Georgia... southern style!

Saturday's ride to Little Switzerland and riding the Diamond Back was scrubbed due to inclement weather. Instead, we rode the Blue Ridge Parkway south to Cherokee and up to Gatlinburg, TN where we had lunch. Coincidently it was the same restaurant (Texas Roadhouse) as last year (different location o...

Saturday night's dinner... Honourable mentions: BPMJim for his love of southern cooking, MiWinger for best circular ride, Corky for best impression of a surfer on a Goldwing, Finwiz00 for most improved rider for one day, Larry for best map reader if maps are from the 1800's and best purveyor of quil...

Wow, what a ride! If you weren't able to make, boy did you miss a fantastic ride! It was great meeting old friends and making new ones. It would have been nice if the motel informed me when first contacted that the pool and outside tiki bar is closed after Labour Day, the stay none-the-less was comf...

Larry,
Email me the pictures and I'll post them for you.

I will be leaving NY around 10pm. See you'all Wednesday for the bonus ride. Ride safe and I will see everyone at Maggie Valley.

Last year we had the same forecast if I remember right. Anybody remember what the actual weather was like? We might have to adjust when each ride is planned but I'm betting it will all be good. If it rains, I will don my rain gear and be just fine. Also keep in mind that we will be wandering in and...