Rod - You'll have a great time, no doubt. The Cherohala is certainly a must ride (mostly fast sweepers). It connects Tellico Plains, TN with Robbinsville, NC.
The entire loop around Santeetlah Lake is really nice (129 is on the NE side, Cherohala on the South). Joyce Kilmer/Santeetlah road is on the NW side of the lake, and it's an often overlooked gem. If you like tight, technical riding, it's heavenly, even if the pavement is not in perfect shape like the Dragon. There are some mid-corner heaves that you have to be careful on, else hard parts start touching down unexpectedly.
If you get time to venture down into North Georgia one of the days, US19 North from Dahlonega to Blairsville is really nice, as is GA Hwy 60 (starts just North of Dahlonega) up through Suches and to Morganton is a great ride (tight and technical).
I agree that getting is usually as much fun as the destination. Me and my gang love the curves and sweepers which is why we are so excited. We were supposed to go last year but Covid shut that down.
Thanks for all the suggestions and I will post pics upon my return.
Rod
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