Bass Pro and Home

Today was our last day on the road and we decided that a good stop would be the newest and largest Bass Pro in the U.S. in Memphis at the Pyramid. This place was huge. It was like a small town within a town. It's layout and a variety of offerings was amazing. There was even a bowling alley. We had lunch there and the food was good and reasonably priced. We started out home on old Highway 67 thinking it would be more of a scenery change. Wrong! At Brinkley we jumped back on the interstate and the rest is history. It was almost like an obstacle course trying to miss the big rigs. This was a fun trip. We added a lot more memories and funny experiences to our motorcycle adventures. Our friendship is unique both on and off the road. I have heard it said that if you have one true friend you are lucky, if you have two you are blessed! I believe that is true.

Three Harley Davidson stores today

Yup, messed up today! So, you'll have to use your imagination on this. This looks like Richard drinking coffee after cleaning his bike this afternoon. But it is REALLY, Boswell HD in Cookeville, Tn, and Boswell HD in Nashville and Cool Springs HD in Franklin, Tn where Ryan works. Another great day today, beautiful weather, curvy roads and always amazing rides. Gms

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Summary for May 4, 2015

The day started with a good breakfast, plenty of sunshine, and a cool morning. Our first stop was the Devils triangle. This was an area that we had learned about the day after welded the Dragon. This was about 40 to 50 miles of steep crooked roads through the smoky mountains of Tennessee. I do believe that these curves and this ride would rival the Tail of the Dragon. This ride was about three times as long and the curves were much sharper and more numerous.when we finished this tour about 11:30 we decided that we would take the old highway from our present position to Nashville. Highway 62 proved to be a good choice. It took us through the serene and quiet country side of rural Tennessee. Once in Nashville and after a quick lunch we went to the Lane Automobile Museum. This was a museum that Phillip had read about and wanted to see. It was a museum of totally foreign produced automobiles from the turn of the century to the early 90's. This was a fun place and very interesting. We really enjoy the museums.ROM

Smokey Mountain HD

We are in Maryville, this is quite the dealership. Full service, huge open shelter for bands and parties, indoor and outdoor fireplaces to sit and lounge‎. Great last stop of another great day riding. Gms

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US 129 Harley Davidson Dragon

After the 318 curves in 11 miles is the Harley shop. Again clothes and accessories only, and it's own dragon! Gms

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Mile 9 of the TAIL

Very interesting ride, lots of curves and great scenery. Gms

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Tail of the Dragon

The afternoon of the third day was spent riding the Tail of the Dragon. This stretch of highway 129 at the border of Tennessee and North Carolina consist of 11 1/2 miles of highway and 318 curves. It is on the bucket list of most diehard riders. You have to be very attentive and the curves are continuous. The back and forth motion almost rocks you to sleep. There are riders on every type of vehicle imaginable. Most every motorcycle is represented. The vistas are excellent. He included in this post our pictures from the top of the Dragon.ROM

Cherokee Harley Davidson

Located in the Cherokee ‎Indian reservation and city, a small clothing and Harley Davidson paraphernalia. Busy little store and a lot of inventory. Gms

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Wheels Through Time entrance

Most everything runs, these cycles and the Lincoln are no exception. Dale Walksler, founder and proprietor of the museum was there and started and rode these from inside. ‎Got to be one of the best museums we have visited. Gms

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Morning at the Museum

We started day three of our adventure with a visit to the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley TN. Of the museums that we have visited these past several years this had to rank among the best. This was a transportation museum and had everything from motorcycles, to bicycles, to automobiles and air planes etc. The owner and curator lives on site and spent a great deal of time with us telling us his story. If you're ever over this way to Maggie Valley Tennessee or anywhere close this is a great place to visit. The pictures I have posted only tell part of the story. The dog belongs to the owner and he sitting in a 1937 custom-made Lincoln.ROM

With this rig u can get your ride in and mow the yard too

A bicycle built for 2

Except this one is side by side, on two wheels a synchronized handle bars to steer! Gms

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Dinner in Sylva NC

As usual we always try to eat with the locals. Tonight we had dinner at the Creekside Oyster House and Grill. The food was excellent and the atmosphere very unique. It was a good evening and a great way to end the day.ROM

Saturday HD stop

Leaving Huntsville this morning, 60, sunny and another beautiful day for riding. Crossing the time line found us in Chattanooga at noon and the Thunder Creek Harley Davidson just in time for grilled hamburgers. Nice big store, great lounge area and as always, friendly people. Then on toward the tail! Gms

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Country Side in East Tennessee

We spent the night of May 1 in Huntsville Alabama at our favorite B&B the Holiday Inn Express. The early morning found us on our way to east Tennessee and our destination "The Tail of the Dragon." It was a perfect day. Fun, food, fellowship and a long bike ride. The scenery is also another plus in this journey. Tennessee is a beautiful state. It has such diversity in its landscape. Our ride along the Ocoee river was one of the highlights of the ride today. This is one of the nations most popular white water rivers.there were white water rafts and kayaks everywhere.ROM

Rocket Harley Davidson

Between Decatur and Huntsville, AL. Is our second HD stop. Late afternoon, 5 or 6 miles from our stop for the night, and a good place to inquire on food. Gms

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Our first Harley stop

Left Arkadelphia at 7:30 am, Friday, May 1, 2015 for Tail of the Dragon. 56 degree and sunny. Our first Harley stop at Tuscumbia, AL. Been a great day to ride, highs about 78, lots of bugs but a beautiful day to ride. Gms

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Early Start

And so begins another Motorcycle Adventure from Andy's restaurant in Arkadelphia. It is approximately 6:30 AM and we are in the process of getting ready to start the annual 2015 Motorcycle Adventure . This has been a starting point for our annual trips for the last 5 years. A good breakfast, a few plans, and we are off. In August this will be the jumping off point for our adventure to the West Coast. Exciting! ROM

Motorcycle Adventure 2015 ...A trip to Tennessee and North Carolina starts our 2015 riding season with the big ride in August.