Mouth of the Dragon

FZW rides the Dragon, and lives to tell…

Mouth of the Dragon

I wanted to make some time heading to the coast so it was east on Hwy 40. It would’ve worked too, if it weren't for those distractions – but what's a road trip without distractions.

The first one that caught my eye was before I made it to Nashville; it's called the Natchez Trace Parkway.

TN - NC Border Murphy, NC

After several hours cruising through some of the greenest scenery I've seen since leaving the Pacific Northwest and after riding into the night, I finally found myself in Cleveland TN. I was now starting to get into more mountainous terrain.

For several days I was traveling through flat terrain. Now, I was in the Appalachians! After a quick stop in Murphy, NC, I passed through Andrews and found Cherokee County Cycles. I quickly realized I was near the famous Dragon Hwy 129.

Riders prepare for the Dragon: Deals gap, the beginning of the Dragon

Tree of Shame: Some parts of bikes that weren't as lucky as me on this road.

This has got to be the curviest, twistiest stretch of road I have ever ridden. Extremely popular, and today was no exception, bikes everywhere! Everybody must ride this road. I did my best and had a blast. I found my way back to Hwy 40 East, and rode out of the mountains.

TOP OF THE DRAGON: The view from the top of the Dragon. This place is so lush I thought I was somewhere in the jungle.

Too bad, I could have stayed here for days!

"FZW lookin’ at you kid: The Dragon... Who's that in the mirror? Could it be the FZW?"

(FZW lived to tell about it!..Thank, God!)

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The 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Rider Friction Zone Warrior, Brody McNeill, is sponsored by Lake Weir Living/Live Where You Ride. For more information call 352-304-0027, or visit www.LakeWeirLiving.com.