Route to and from the Dragon with Old Fogey

[Whiskerfish]

This is the route CYBORG Old Fogey and I will be taking on 17/18 Sept to the Gap. We are posting this in case anyone would like to join up or meet somewhere along it for lunch etc. On Monday the return route will basically be from the north end of the Dragon along The foothills parkway to 441 to 85 to Abingdon for lunch then straight in on 58 to Martinsville for the night. Tuesday will be straight in on 58 to where we split at the intersection of 85. The detailed route can be seen in the link below on google maps.


Starting point Waverly Va. Hardee’s on Rt 460 ½ mile south of the intersection with 40 at 0830 AM on 17 September.

Route 40 West @ 82 miles to Luneburg Va to pickup 49 South.
82 miles 2:14


49 South to Roxboro NC for lunch
64 miles 1:54


Lunch in Roxboro from 1 pm to 2 pm


2 pm 158 West to Reidsville pickup 29 South
41 miles 0:50


29 South to 85 South to exit 75
78 miles 1:20



(take 601 second major intersection turn left on 150)
Exit 75 to Mooresville Via 150
22 miles 0:35


Arrive 4:45 pm, Hotel for the night

Day 1 totals 287 Miles @ 7 hours riding time


0900 am Friday Depart Mooresville on 150 to Shelby Rt 74W
50 miles 1:30


74 W out of Shelby to 26N to exit 49B for 64W
80 miles 1:30


Lunch Hendersonville 12:00-1:00

1:00 pm 64 W to 276 West or North. 276 to a couple miles North
of Waynesville and pickup 19 West. 19W will merge with 28W in
Lauada, continue on 28W to the Gap.
140 miles 3:15


Arrive the Gap @ 4:15 PM

Day totals 270 Miles 6:15 riding time


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source= ... 249268&z=7

[Old Fogey]

Got to say I'm a bit disappointed with the non-reaction to Whiskerfish's post about the route.

Not one person replied!

I was really hoping to meet up with some of you that can't make it to Randakk's rally.

Ah well, I'm sure we'll be having a great time anyway!

[Rat]

What hotel are youse stayin' at in Mooresville NC?

Just for the record

Gord

[Sagebrush]

I just found this post, don't know why I missed it. I can probably meet you for lunch in Roxboro. Any idea where you plan to stop? We can meet at the McDonalds or Burger King right on 501 and move to another spot if you wish. There is a decent Mexican restaurant in Roxboro but its not right on the main drag. There is a Golden Corral there as well again right on 501 but its just south of town past your 49 turn off.

(Edit)
Actually a better idea, I can meet you at the BP station in Clarksville, VA right on 15/49. It is located on the right just before 15 merges with 58. That way I can ride a few miles with you.

[Whiskerfish]

What hotel are youse stayin' at in Mooresville NC?

Just for the record

Gord

Have not made those reservations yet

[Whiskerfish]

(Edit)
Actually a better idea, I can meet you at the BP station in Clarksville, VA right on 15/49. It is located on the right just before 15 merges with 58. That way I can ride a few miles with you.

Brand new station right by the new bridge??

[Sagebrush]

That's it. Around what time of the day do you expect to be in that area?

[Whiskerfish]

12:15-12:30 I hope

Last 4 of your cell is 6437 right??

[Whiskerfish]

Oh and my vote is Golden Coral. Have been boycotting McDonalds for years and Booger king about once a year is enough.

[Sagebrush]

Last 4 of your cell is 6437 right??

Correct.

[Whiskerfish]

We will be there or I will call.

Steve

[Old Fogey]

Yes! A result!

Good on ya, Dean!

[Hoosier Daddy]

Sorry for no reply, I was one of the "views" but figured it was out of the question to add point "J" on the map to my house... It is only another 524 mi – about 8 hours 45 mins

[Rat]

I'm gonna get there in just under 22 hours .

Gord (I may stop for a nap) Jones

[Sagebrush]

Lunch in Roxboro from 1 pm to 2 pm

If you plan on getting to Clarksville near the lunch hour there is a very nice restaurant right in the "downtown" area of Clarksville. It located in an old house and if the weather is pleasant they have a nice patio section outside under shade trees. It would undoubtedly be a better dining experience than Golden Corral.