Men's Fall Trip 2015 w/more pics

[the Ferret]

Saturday it had rained overnight but stopped by the time we got up. Today our plan was to ride 120 miles further south on the BRP, stop at Maggie Valley and the Wheels thru Time Motorcycle Museum then head for home making it as far north as we could.

The going on the BRP was slower than usual. Patches of heavy fog and some drizzle made for poor visibility.

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but then it would clear up like nothing ever happened

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and then back into the fog again

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Some of you may remember this spot from the CB rally. Today was a lot colder, damper and foggier

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then the road would clear up again...just crazy

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anyhow we finally made it to Wheels Thru Time in Maggie Valley.

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Owner Dale Walksler was there and firing up all kinds of old bikes and riding them around. Here an old indian 4 cyl.

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It was nice to see Dale again, and even though they were busy he took the time to chat a bit

we had a great late lunch at the Cataloochee Café and Bakery in Maggie Valley and if you're ever find yourself in town don't miss this eatery.

Anyhow by the time we finished lunch it was 3 PM and time to make tracks north...again slabbing it

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traffic ugg ..hadn't seen any for a week.

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We made it as far north as Corbin, Kentucky found a Fairfield Marriott and when we checked in discovered my brother had left his credit card on the table at Cataloochee. We called, they hadn't seen it. A few minutes later they called his cell, they had found the card and owner Amber volunteered to either cut it up or mail it to him. Nice folks! We ate dinner that night at a Sonny's BBQ which we had discovered on last years Men's Fall Trip. Very good pulled pork and mac n cheese.

The next morning we made the final 3 1/2 hour run for home. Here is Randy continuing north when Jimmy, B and I split to head east iin Ohio

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The 3 of us had about 13 more miles to go, but who can complain when the roads are like this

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Jimmy and B head straight while I take the road on the right

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Home at last

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7 days, 6 states 1452 miles. Wonderful riding, beautiful mountains, great roads, great food, great motorcycles, clean and comfortable accomodations and amiable company. We had a great time and laughed a lot. Does it get any better?

The BRP is amazing, go in Sept after kids are back in school and before the leaf peepers and their motor homes invade to see the fall colors and you have 469 miles of basically traffic free roads to yourself. Temps varied from 52 at the lowest to 92 at the highest on the trip. We saw everything but snow I think weather wise lol. For those interested, particularly those in other countries, some things you may want to Google for more info... or if anyone wants any specific info feel free to PM me.

Blue Ridge Parkway
Skyline View Inn Little Switzerland, NC
Grandfather Mountain N.C.
Mt Mitchell N.C.
The Diamond Back Rts 226 and 226A N.C.
Devils Whip Rt 80 N.C.
Murder Mountain Run N.C.
Wheels Thru Time Museum Maggie Valley NC