Originally Posted by ARMAN
LOL thats one twisty road my neck hurts
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That looks like Deal's Gap. Think of it like the Nurburgring for street cars and bikes in the USA.
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/
The Tampa Florida Boys only wrecked 6 out of their 9 bikes on a recent visit to the Dragon.
No serious injuries were sustained.
Looks like the Flatlanders need some mountain training before being let out of their cages.
Photo courtesy of Phil Roberts
FACTS ABOUT THE DRAGON
TOTAL DISTANCE:
By Road:
Tabcat Bridge to Deals Gap - 11.1 miles
Tabcat Bridge to Hwy 28 - 11.8 miles
Tabcat Bridge to Fugitive Bridge - 14.0 miles
As the Crow Flies:
Tabcat Bridge to Fugitive Bridge - 6.0 miles
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT):
400 vehicles in 2002.
HIGHEST ELEVATION:
Deals Gap - 1962 feet
LOWEST ELEVATION:
Tabcat Bridge - 877 feet
ELEVATION CHANGE:
Tabcat Bridge to Deals Gap - plus 1085 feet
Tabcat Bridge to Fugitive Bridge - plus 321 feet