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Comment on Comments by Pat and Woody Havener

Pat and Woody Havener — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:06:11 +0000

We took VA 16 as a means to get to Burke’s Garden from Johnson City, on our Harley Ultra Classic. The ride was ho-hum until we hit this spectacular stretch of road! We might have seen 3 other vehicles the entire 32 miles so we were able to relax and have some fun with it. We had no idea we were on the Back of the Dragon until we landed at The General Store in Tazewell. There, the lady behind the counter filled us in on The Back of the Dragon, and gave us all the details about Dragon Day. Amazing ride!!!

Comment on Comments by JW

JW — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:07:48 +0000

We choose this rte to get off I81 and to get to 219N.Few days prior we were on the Dragons Tail and was not aware that there was a Dragons Back till we met a fellow rider on the Tazewell side.What a great ride,Thanks Larry for the info.

Comment on Comments by Delores Scott

Delores Scott — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:18:26 +0000

I live in TN but went to Tazewell to visit my sister. My nephew suggested the “Back of the Dragon” since we happen to have our bike there. It was wonderful. The scenery was breathtaking. We took our time and just soaked it all in. We do plan to ride it again.

Comment on Comments by Amy and Gene Cook

Amy and Gene Cook — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:05:33 +0000

Larry and Marilyn , we loved meeting you at Gene’s! we want to visit again, we got back really late but what a great day! Y’all live in a heavenly place. Amy and Gene, Montgomery, Ala.

Comment on Comments by Whitman Harson

Whitman Harson — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:52:06 +0000

It was great to attend this past Saturday event in Marion. Hats off to Josh for his enthusiasm and positive energy. Good luck to you guys and your quest. Great start.

Whitman
http://www.lostintheroad.com.
A bikers journal….

Comment on Comments by Terry

Terry — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:17:31 +0000

Was coming home to lebanon Aug. 20,2011 and didn’t know anything about BOTD just a road we have used for years. But once I realized what was going on it made mine and sons trip alot funner and we were in a old honda accord. I’ve always wanted to take a motorcycle across some of our local roads but never have.Thanks for bringing this awesome road to everyones attention.

Comment on Comments by Blake Anderson

Blake Anderson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:22:04 +0000

Wow! What a ride. In June I completed the USA Four Corners Tour of the USA. 12,500 miles. I wanted to knock off as many outstanding motorcycling roads as I could. I discovered the BOTG on line and added it to my itinerary. It was terrific. What a great road. Endless tight turns. Great scenery and vistas. The general area has many other scenic roads to explore. I’m from the west coast with so many mountain roads, but nothing quite as twisty and over the top as VA 16.
Blake P. Anderson
Chairman
Southern California Motorcycling Association

Comment on Comments by Kevin Bray

Kevin Bray — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:37:12 +0000

I had the pleasure of riding this great stretch of road this past weekend. One of the best motorcycling roads ever. I wish I had done a little more research before starting my trip and made a stop in Tazewell to pick up a shirt. Ordered it online today.

My three day trip included US119 over Pine Mountain at Whitesburg, KY, sections of Virginia’s Crooked Road starting at the Breaks Interstate Park, The Dragon’s Back, Blue Ridge Parkway, hwy 181 in NC, hwy 80 back up to the BRP, hwy 276 down to Brevard, 64 to hwy 215 back to the BRP, Smokey Mountain Expressway to NC 28 first south to Highlands to see the waterfalls then doubled back on 28 all the way to Deals Gap, a pass or two and then the Cherohala Skyway. Oh, and we rode The Diamondback at Little Switzerland too.

All epic motorcycle roads and 16 is as good as any of them if not the best. Keep up the good work. If not for your promoting of the road we may have turned west sooner and missed one of the best.

Comment on Comments by Ken in Marion

Ken in Marion — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:01:24 +0000

The new pavement on the south half of the Back of the Dragon takes the road from a good ride to a great ride. The state came through to get the road in great condition so many people can have a great ride all summer.

Comment on Comments by Steve Light

Steve Light — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:51:36 +0000

Went to the event June 4th,it was awesome.A wonderful ride and beautiful views.Hope to do it again soon..Highly recommended…