Let's see your CB1100 out on the road!

[The A-man]

Well guys, spring has finally arrived in Western North Carolina, so I decided to take my first ride up into the mountains. Absolutely perfect weather - Carolina Blue skies without a cloud, temps in the mid 50's first thing in the morning, going up to mid to high 70's. I decided to go up the mountain via Rt. 80 (a.k.a. "The Devil's Whip"); north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Little Switzerland, then back down on 226a (a.k.a. "The Diamondback"). All told about 75 miles and about 3 hours, including photo stops. Here are a few pics:

At the bottom of Rt. 80, one of my favorite rides, and just freshly paved!



I just had to stop and take this dam pic for Suhawk!



This is the rest stop at the intersection of 80 and the BRP. You can see forever! And FYI for 2022 rally-goers - this is only about 80 miles from Maggie Valley!



On the BRP, looking westward, toward Tennessee.



I took this one because the lake I live on is just barely visible (at least it was in real life).



These are the village shops in Little Switzerland. I stopped for a cup of coffee before heading down The Diamondback.





If there weren't so many leaves on the trees, you could see Linville Gorge just to the left of that cliff face.



Almost home. That's Mt. Mitchell directly over the bike.



I hope you enjoy, and if your travels take you to WNC, be sure and look me up!