Dragon Events Tail of the Dragon (Highway US129) 318 curves in 11 miles, is America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.

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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 04:58 PM
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I did it downhill
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 05:55 PM
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the road is essentially 2 different roads- clockwise and counterclockwise- each give you a different perspective and challenge. One direction (counter clockwise) keeps the mountain on your passenger side and feels less dicey. The clockwise direction keeps your passenger wheel on the drop-off side.

my video here shows the clockwise direction starting at 04:56

But it really is a great road- just keep plenty of space between cars (5 second count) and keep the pace reasonable. There is one section near the cement factory where you run up a slight hill with a bend- however, the top of the hill is scattered with dirt and grit and dust and is slippery. https://goo.gl/maps/r9ytXVpRi4AeiaF39

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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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If you do this road... please be very careful.....

Lots of tight corners, with construction traffic.... they don't stay on their side on their side of the road in curves....

Not for the inexperienced driver....
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
If you do this road... please be very careful.....

Lots of tight corners, with construction traffic.... they don't stay on their side on their side of the road in curves....

Not for the inexperienced driver....
Great advice...Don’t let your EGO take over..
This is a SERIOUS drive...


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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 05:46 AM
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so a road called DEVILS triangle is not safe?
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by vanDiemen
so a road called DEVILS triangle is not safe?
You know, you might have a point there.
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vanDiemen
so a road called DEVILS triangle is not safe?
Dude!
awesome to see your post, bud!

darcy
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