Whether you are now a motorcycle enthusiast, or think you might enjoy the pastime, Tennessee is a great place to ride. The roads don't suffer from the harsh winter damage typical in the northeast, and courtesy is the norm for drivers in the Volunteer State. Add to that, the large number of riders that engender an awareness of motorcycle activity, good riding weather nine months of the year, light traffic conditions on beautiful scenic country roads, and you get the ideal confluence of conditions to enjoy this special brotherhood of the road.
Tail of the Dragon on a 2014 Indian Chief "Vintage"
Deals Gap is a popular and internationally famous destination for motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts, as it is located along a stretch of two-lane road known since 1981 as "The Dragon" or "The Tail of the Dragon". The 11-mile stretch of the Dragon in Tennessee is said to have 318 curves. Some of the Dragon's sharpest curves have names like Copperhead Corner, Hog Pen Bend, Wheelie Hell, Shade Tree Corner, Mud Corner, Sunset Corner, Gravity Cavity, Beginner's End, and Brake or Bust Bend. The road earned its name from its curves being said to resemble a dragon's tail. The stretch bears the street name "Tapoco Road" in North Carolina and "Calderwood Highway" in Tennessee and is signed entirely by US 129.
For those new to riding, a Trike may be the best alternative.
Trikes offer greater stability and reduced anxiety for novice or older riders, allowing them to enjoy the motorcycling experience with greater comfort and confidence.
Ride the Country Roads
Country Roads Take Me Home
Experience the thrill of riding on the open roads of Tennessee.
I often take a one or two hour ride in the fresh clean air and on well maintained roads, encountering many other motorcyclists as I travel the country roads here in the beautiful state of Tennessee.
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