2017 Rally - Ideas for Rides & Things to Do

[2wheelsforme]

Some recommended roads. Red ones are the best.

[2wheelsforme]

Due to the highest odo mileage thread I have decided we should have a prize for the most miles on a F6B. At the rally I will buy dinner or lunch for whoever has the most miles on their bike at the rally. Now I challenge someone to do the same for whoever travels the most miles to get to the rally. Yep we could have some fun with this.

[rudymsmith]

Torq Loopz are going on the F6C this week, he has the stock mufflers on it.

Just put the loopz and some torque master pipes on my F6C - very nice note! wee bit more "juice". Love em so far.

[53driver]

Okay, I'm starting to get excited about this Rally.

I spent several hours with Google Maps and several recommendations from riders, websites, and my trusty Butler Southern Appalachian map.
Here's some of the stuff I'm looking at:
(This is by no means all inclusive, mandatory, or prescribed.
This is not to test anyone's stamina or riding abilities.
This is not about whose is bigger - it's just for the fun of riding!)

These can always be run in reverse, doing the 441 Pigeon Forge to Cherokee first thing in case it is stupid crowded, and finding a different place to eat - no worries.

"Eastern Easy Day"
Museum, Blue Ridge Pkwy, Clingman's Dome
Goes east then cuts south through the Smokies.
Visit the Wheels Through Time motorcycle museum.
Take the last part of the Blue Ridge Parkway into Cherokee
Have a late lunch at Wize Guys Grille.
Stop at Clingman's Dome
Ease on back to the Lodge
https://goo.gl/maps/cucXu42gapJ2

"Eastern Big Long Day"
Features "The Rattler" and Blue Ridge Pkwy
Takes longer more scenic tour east of Pigeon Forge, goes nearly all the way to Asheville.
Fuel & snack stop there.
Hwy 151 (Pisgah Pkwy) to the Blue Ridge Parkway
70 miles on the BRP and Hwy 19 "downhill slalom" to Cherokee.
Late lunch at Granny's
Head back to the Lodge
https://goo.gl/maps/9Ls6y1jy9jT2

"Western Long Easy Day"
This features the Cherohala Parkway, one of the most scenic rides...ever.
Take 321 out of Pigeon Forge, down towards Tellico Plains.
Quick snack break and fuel.
Then the Cherohala Parkway with a quick side trip to Bald River Falls
Lunch in Robbinsville.
Smokey Mountain Expressway to Cherokee and back up the 441.
https://goo.gl/maps/g3YAGuWzP8H2

"Western Big/Long/Technical Day"
Features Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Pkwy
South from the Lodge, heading west to The Sinks - get some warm up twisties.
Continue to Townsend, Happy Valley and Chilowhee.
Turn Left to the Tail of the Dragon.
Snack / souvenir stop at the south point. Some may want to run back up and down while others shop.
Continue down 129 to Robbinsville, grab some chow at Wendy's/McDs.
Backtrack north slightly to get on the Cherohala, run that east to west. Bald River Falls detour.
Head north back to Chilowhee via the 360 & 72.
Head back to lodge, bypassing The Sinks.
https://goo.gl/maps/Go2QJNEnE5Q2

If anyone familiar with the area would like to volunteer to help lead and trail these rides, or have any other recommendations, please PM me.

Thanks,
Steve