I want to say I really appreciate the way that you both respect and show love 💘 towards each other.

You two are sooo blessed. I'm sure you worked hard to get to where you are to be able to do that do that but to be able to travel together in such a way warms my heart and finds me envious. My wife hates bikes and has never ridden with me. I am also a pilot and flew for 30 years and had my own airplane and she never flew in that even once. I love her don't get me wrong I just really really love to watch you guys and live vicariously through you.

20 years ago I told my wife to scatter my ashes on the Cherola. She can’t wait!

I rode the tail 3 years ago with a group of 7 when I was 72 and plan to ride again Oct. 2021. Love your videos.

The Dragon receives all the hype but the Blue Ridge Parkway is a much more scenic ride.

I am a retired _re-entry rider,_ and this video is a great inspiration! _Especially since I live 4 hours from Deals Gap and 90 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway._ Love to see people riding responsibly.

Wow, that's a great video. That's a fantastic video of you's driving. The bike's trailer is so pretty. There's a lot of camping trailers in the factory. I'm glad to be a friend of your great channel. Happy New Year. Always stay healthy. 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🤙🤙👌

We make pilgrimage every year from Ontario Canada to ride the Tail of the Dragon. Its great but there's better all through those mountains. On our way home we ride the Blue Ridge Parkway from beginning to end going north. We can't get enough of those views !!

I'm envious, the relationship of mate's, husband wife who share interests, a rare pleasure indeed.

As for your BushTech trailer, I have a 1991 model that I still pull every season behind my trike now. Love the room that thing has when the wife wants to take the house along on a trip.

A great video. Now I want a Bushtec trailer and a breakfast burrito..!

When I lived in Maryville during grad school, I used to go ride the Dragon during the rain. It was almost always deserted and you could get a good mental “map” of the road as you were scootin along. There are so many good raids in this area. Been here 27 years and Never get tired of our roads and sights.

Thumbs Up on your video and wishing you all a good Sunday.

Really enjoyed that- great sights, fabulous choice of music, good information. Thanks for sharing.

Kool be safe,love ur channel, thanks 👌👍😄

great video! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good work!

I am a couple of hours from the Tail of the Dragon. Get down there a couple of times a year and love the road and the area. Great roads in every direction you go. As a motorcyclist I feel like I live in some of the best riding in the country.

Thanks guys. Great job. We look forward to every video.

Good info I will check out the camp ground and the tank bag Been going to TN since i was 10, my mother grew up in TN. I discovered the dragon in 1997 since then I have done it well over 250 times i quit counting at 250. I got tried of dragging my floor boards. So i added a FJR to the stable that bike is a blast on hills and curve's. we go to the southeast every Sept. and do all the cool roads in TN, GA, NC, and VA. We call it the Million Curve Ride. The only curves we have in our area are the on and off ramps of the expressways only hill is up my driveway. I will retire this year and moving west of Knoxville so i can ride the cool roads of the Southeast all the time.

It’s a must do but I prefer The Back of the Dragon from Marion to Tazewell. Over 30 miles and less traffic.

My wife and I were glad to finally meet both you at the Killboy store. we love your adventures been following your adventures for a long time safe travels

Great looking road. Thanks for the video. If you ever get the chance, come ride the roads in the South Island of New Zealand. You will be amazed. Happy riding.

Great video thanks for the campground and the patch guy and the tip about the time to ride 👍 more like this

I like the dragon but prefer the Cherohala skyway, blu ridge parkway, moonshiner 28, but there are a lot of great roads in that area and near Asheville

Great video! Well done. My brother & I rode it this past May. Plan to be there in May 2022 again.

I gotta say that you guys reply to all of the comments that inspiring, I would love to live your life but just watching your experiences is enough for me, maybe someday

Loved this video, You and your wife seem like happy and amazing people. Hope to see you two out on the road some time.

I live in Georgia approximately 2-1/2-hours south of of Robbinsville/Graham County, NC and Deals Gap. I've ridden the Dragon at least 18X over the last fifteen years. I've experienced "The Dragon" evolve for the good and bad. You are correct, it seems car clubs are driving The Dragon extensively more than ever. Many of the car drivers have none to limited experience driving a car on this road. I was three car lengths behind a Subaru "rally" car riding through a tight curve, the rally car lost controlled went head first into the embankment, bounced back onto the road, flipped three or four times and landed wheels down in the middle of the road in a spray of dirt, gravel and fona. Another experience, I was riding The Dragon coming from TN toward Deal's Gap. Just a few hours before I meet a group of riders from Miami during breakfast in Robbinsville that had just bought 5 brand new H'D's and had just trailered their new H-D's from Miami to ride The Dragon. They had explained they had never ridden The Dragon and obviously in south Florida or anywhere on Florida, there aren't any roads to ride to prepare you for riding The Dragon. They had no experience riding mountain twisties. As I was riding south , traffic become heavy and speed slowed to 10-mph. We road up and through an uphill positive cambered "s" curve and there laying in the middle of the road was one of the men from the Miami group! The TN HWP had arrived and were directing traffic through one-lane of the "s" curve. We road on to Deal's Gap. At Deal's Gap , we learned a crotch rocket rider was screaming through the "s" curve, went over center line and hit the Miami rider head-on! The Miami rider had to be helicoptered to an ER in Knoxville, TN. Here's a situation were an irresponsible crouch rocket rider allowed his ego to get the better of him and exceeded his skill-set and put an innocent rider in the ER. Both bikes were totaled. I never learned what happened to the crouch rocket rider. Riding The Dragon is a numbers game. Sooner or later you are going to lose that challange. I continue to ride and visit Deal's Gap. I no longer ride The Dragon. I'm on the short list of that numbers game. I ride the Cherohala and Moonshiners-28. Frankly the Cherohala and Moonshiner-28 are better rides than The Dragon. Try the Foothills Parkway and of course the Blue Ridge Parkway. A long time friend of mine that lived in Robbinsville use to tell me an average of 6 to 8-riders died every year on The Dragon. I've seen medevac helicopters take riders off The Dragon three times in the last to years. Ride The Dragon at your own risk, do not exceed your skill set. Be a mature, responsible rider/driver while on The Dragon.

Those magnets irrespective of the padding still will end up scratching the tank. It's due to the dust particles and the tank bag slightly shifting due to bumps and wind. I ended up getting my tank buffed and polished to get the swirling removed. Then i put a 3m transparent film on the entire tank. Now i am worry free.

I went down it 6 yrs ago in a semi by accident never heard of it before. I know now. Enjoy the ride and take care everyone

What a fun, relaxing video, thanks guys 👍🏻

Great video, loved the Dragon shots and great soundtrack to go with it. Felt i was there with you.

I live just 115 miles from the Dragon. I have ridden it many times and still love to ride it. However, if you go on the weekends the road is dangerous. Kids on rockets and sports cars act like they have a clock to beat going either way. In the past few years the speed limit has been dropped to 30 mph and during peak times a state trooper sits over 3 miles. Many people have crashed ( as noted by the tree of shame) and many have died. I'm so glad that you enjoyed our great state. And if you ever come back this way let me know I'd love to meet you and maybe have you for supper.

I’m still bing watching your channel! Started with oldest first & had to see how old this one was. Gas $1.76 a gallon & now only 1 year later almost $5.00 Gosh we need to sell our stuff & downsize to a tent & bike! Which is what we are gonna do as soon as I retire. 1-3 yrs? Love y’all & your life style. I hate sleeping on the ground but do love a hammock & we are looking into the roll-a-home motorcycle camper. Have you thought of a pull set up camper? My husband like the tent still & we pull a trailer like you but use 1 bike. I am on the bitch seat. Love it but really think I’d like the roll-a-home?? Keep having fun & shines side up!

this is such a great channel. luv it

Hey Rich & Chris. I've had a magnetic tank bag for years. It can and will scratch if you're not carefull with it. Set it on holding the flaps and slowly lower them down to the tank and take it off lifting the flaps and you'll avoid dragging the magnets across the tank surface. Great video as always. Enjoy the journey.

What a terrific video. Thanks

Wife and I rode the Tail of the Dragon during the summer of 2020. We ride a 2007 Goldwing Trike (RoadSmith). Great time, roads are well maintained and landscape was just beautiful. I’m 62 wife is 61. We finished the 11 miles in about 26 minutes. At 62, testosterone down, wisdom is up! Ride at your level and keep your eyes on the road, it changes quick without much forgiveness. While we we there a couple of young bikers did not fare so well. They were shooting for a much better time I’m sure. They were ok, bikes not so much. I believe they may have had tree of shame contributions. I have heard that a few years back a rider ran the tail in 9 minutes on a two wheel goldwing. Way over my skill level. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

Nice Campground! Beautiful country there! I really enjoyed the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge I campout at in that area. Stay safe my friend!

You guys are so genuine and truly have the adventure spirit, good on ya.

I lived in Atlanta and the dragon was a day ride for me, in the winter I took my sports car up there and rode the dragon late at night was other sports cars we will put our highbeams on and our rearview mirrors up to light it up. We took pride in not crossing the yellow line too. They’re no leaves on the trees in winter so we can see through the turns for cars coming the other way. But in the summer it was motorcycles all the way! I rode a Harley Davidson dresser so not much pigs were scraping for me but I seen quite a bit of others. I also stayed at motorcycle campgrounds in the nearby area many times. 😎

Just a sixty year old Harley rider from South Jersey Magpie sent me your link will be watching all your videos be safe out hope to see you on the road.

Any place this hyped is bound to be overhyped. But it's definitely a destination and I'm glad I got to ride it.

You must try the Back Of The Dragon ride .

First Class video. Jim

Can’t get over how AMAZING the scenery was. I’m planning on visiting the tail of the dragon this year and this video got me hyped up!

On my bucket list , great video

My wife and I ride. But we ride the same bike not separate bikes. But I love having her with me. We watch your videos often and they are entertaining and educational. We just watched the one where you sold your house and then how you packed for your adventure. Good stuff. My only suggestion is to get some dedicated sound recording equipment and good mikes. The only issue we have had is hearing you talk from time to time.

We just found your videos! Love to watch u guys- your videos r kind of calming!😀I just joined your Patreon-Susan Hickok. We also ride out here in Colorado- street , adventure bikes and racing. I just started a KZfaq channel this past summer and am slowly learning editing ! Look forward to your videos this summer!😀

Choppin Broccoli !! Haha !! You sure do have a good attitude for travel, I always enjoy your adventures

Early morning rides and no weekends good advice .now go find the back of the dragon in VA. Rt 16 it's a little better with mountains.

We've been on it 3 times on a Honda Goldwing. Love it!!!!!

Great video again. That is a great road. That whole area is awesome. You can ride everyday for a week seeing new and great roads. While the Dragon has no comparison in the USA, I know you experience other roads that are also unique in there own way. Getting no notice for your new post. Glad I checked in. KZfaq is messing with a lot of folks lately.

Love the "twisties" for sure! Another week closer to Spring. Cheers from Kelowna, British Columbia.

The Dragon is ok.. but the roads around that area are well worth the price of admission. Jamie and I like to hang out at the bottom, and watch everyone on busy days. If you like bikes, it is a cool place to hang out with like minded people. Great videos keep up the good work.

Well that was sure awesome! So glad you both got to experience The Tail Of The Dragon. I have ridden 2 up with my Husband on that road. We love to camp at the Iron Horse motorcycle lodge in Stecoah Creek. We cannot wait to go back up there. So beautiful! Enjoy, and ride safe! 😊

I love your videos... they just keep getting better..

nice job. i rode the dragon Oct 11th 2020. had a blast. but like you said the cars were drifting in our lane bad. keep the videos coming.

Great content keep up the good videos

This is the first time I've seen your vlog in 4k. Wow! Went full screen on my 27 inch PC. Loved it. Oh, loved the vlog content as well!!

Yeah, late October is MUCH better than summer. You guys did it at a great time. The _Tail_ can have sand on the road, especially it there is any work being done there. Can semi trucks still use the road? I think that even though they have been banned or discouraged they can still sneak on. Be *VERY* careful of them on the turns. One almost caught me on a turn. I was left with less than six inches between the trailer and a shear drop off once. Thanks for the memories, S

Awesome guys, recently found your channel and subbed! Looks like you are having a great time!

Been there numerous times. Various vehicles including motorcycles. Great run. Thank you for sharing.

It's not overrated but there are more roads out there that as good if not better

Just subscribed! You two are awesome! So cool to see you traveling, each on their own machine. I'm the solo rider right now but working on the wife to join me two up or get her cycle license. Years ago she'd hop on the back but now she's more hesitant. We're close to retirement and planning to move to TN within the next couple of years. I own 2 Honda Interceptors. A classic, well restored 1984 VF 700 F in Red, White and Blue and a 2013 VFR 1200 F in black. I plan to be hitting those roads not too far into the future. Great ride! Ride safe and take care from Maryland!

You want to ride the dragon during a week day in the middle of the week (Tuesday through Thursdays). This will keep the weekend warriors away as well. You also want to make sure you keep your bike RPM up as you don't want to be caught in an ascending hairpin in a gear thats too low and makes you stall out. Saw a couple go over on a Harley Ultra Glide and the bike rolled over them.

I have the same tank bag, it won’t scratch your tank but the metal it picks up in nature will scratch your tank. I put down a few layers of blue tape on my tank to help

Thanks for the ride and great video thanks for sharing

Any twisty road is a joy on a motorcycle! We are blessed with many great roads here in Australia, not least of which is the Bonang Road which is signposted as 105km or about 65 miles of twisties on - now sealed - logging tracks.

Great footage of the the ride. Really enjoyed it.

11:02 over time, keep an eye out on the bag. Those magnets are so powerful, with the constant taking the bag off the tank, eventually the magnets tear through the fabric. That's what happened to my magnetic tank bag, after 8 years of use. The magnet ended up putting a small nick on my tank.

Love you guys, I do a few weeks on bike trips in the summer. It's allways an adventure!

If you guys haven't tried it yet, you need to check out 'The Back of the Dragon' in the western panhandle of Virginia. It runs 32 miles from Marion to Tazewell, up and over three mountains with 1500 feet in elevation changes, and 438 curves. You can camp at the Hungry Mother Campground which is right at the southern entrance to the BOTD in Marion.

Made me homesick, lived there most of my life, moved to Alabama gulf coast in 2012, love it down here but get back up there few times a year. Good to see videos in my old stomping grounds, thanks, enjoyed it.

Thanks for taking us on the ride take care

Absolutely love the dragon!! My hubs and have ridden a few times!! Me riding on bike with him Plus other roads in the smokies!! Breathtaking!! My happy place riding there!! You guys did great!! Love your videos!! Be safe!!

I love watching your videos. You guys are awesome!! Best of luck to you! Keep on riding!

well the tank bag looks the biz and that ride looked brilliant well done to you both

Love the ride and the area hope to make it back Great Video

Beautiful part of the country. I don't do cold but I would be perfectly content to cocoon in a pop up insulated tent trailer that I could easily heat. I don;t think that anyone makes one. You should treat yourselves to the heels Through Time Museum. Dale and Matt roll out the red carpet for vloggers. Have fun out there.

I love every single of your episodes! Just got my wife a Ryker, she just didnt loved the bikes like I do. But now we have been getting more out there! Soon to hit longer rides!

We traveled twice, it is no joke! It is fun! A liked the Cherohola sky way better, 50 miles of long sweeping turns near there, ends at a couple of rustic restaurants on the water, beautiful country!

You might want to check out Two Wheel Inn and Moonshiner Steakhouse outside of Robbinsville, NC! It's my favorite spot to stay when I'm riding the excellent roads in Western NC and Eastern TN. The folks who run the Inn are awesome, and the guy who runs the restaurant knows his stuff.

You will get scratches from the tank bag, no matter how careful you are you will have something stuck to the bottom

That blue trailer would look great on my blue Challenger!!

Loved this video for lots of reasons. I want to ride TTD and I’m contemplating a Bushtec Bunkhouse for my cross country trip in June 2022. We did the BRP...hundreds of miles of sweeping STurns...but watch out for tourists making left turns in front of you into scenic pull offs especially in elevated corners. Stay safe!

Sound advice doing it in the a.m.!...I did it back in '07 on my Fatboy after picking up my Bushtec trailer from the factory. It was quite the maiden voyage doing the 'Dragon' pulling a trailer!

Awesome work!!! Very inspiring. I am planning my trips with a trailer in 2 years for 2 months. BUT please do a episode on the gear that you're using as far as the cameras, mounts, and the new tank bag. Yup I need more gear lol. Ride safe.

Its a fun ride just enjoy, be safe have fun

I use the Dragon and Cherohala every spring to retune the skills after a lazy winter of not riding much. Plus I do the moonshiner and a few other fun roads.

We stayed at the Iron Horse Campground, 1755 Lower Stecoah Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771. Its close to the dragon, Fontana Lake, and a beautiful ride to Gatlinburg. That entire area is awesome!

Great video. You probably was in that area at the best time of the year. Being from Nashville, TN. My friends and I finally discovered The Dragon in 2004. Many trips and 5 different motorcycles later I still love the ride too the Dragon by way of State road 30. Past Fall Creek Falls, thru Pikeville, Dayton, Tellico Plains, TN. Onto the Cherohala Skyway into Robbinsville, NC. I know y'all have the knew motorcycle camper. But for anyone else in the area. In Robbinsville there is a motel called Two Wheel Inn. Garage next to your room for your motorcycles. Great owners, have stayed there many times over the years. And of course if y'all make it back: Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive is like the Cherohala times 100. Blue Ridge is 480 miles, the Skyline is about 100 miles.

Glad that you did not add to the Tree Of Shame. Safe travels.

Been there and ridden it twice now.... I agree it is a great ride but I found so many others that are much more scenic and so much fun to ride in that area. Such an awesome area to ride! Unfortunately I rode it twice when there were so many people around. Enjoyed the video! Ride Safe!

I must have missed this one, I did the tail at nite in the fog, ride it again next day. Great fun

Stayed down there for a week Memorial weekend 2020 then back at labor day....made bunches of trips across and all the other roads around there...Had a great time...HAD A BLAST!!!!Y'all be safe n your travels

I’ve been fortunate enough to have ridden the ToD on a cruiser (Honda VTX), sport touring (BMW R1100RT) and in a C7 Corvette. Each provided a different experience. Done many other routes in the area. Enjoyed the video. Stay safe!

We have done it several times, but in a car. Beautiful. Welcome to TN. Blessings

Love seeing you guys on the Tail. been there many times, I'm surprised you didn't have the tree of shame in your video.