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Buckle up for an adrenaline-pumping

Buckle up for an adrenaline pumping ride with Trailhead Adventures. Guests will slide into a Polaris Slingshot and let loose on the “Back of the Dragon.” This infamous road is recognized nationally for its 438 hairpin turns over 32 miles. While twisting and turning on the drive, guests will experience numerous elevation changes in the […]

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Source: Polaris Adventures

Back of the Dragon beckons thrill seekers

Any motorcyclist can make a smooth, tight turn. A true test of skill is how many you can make in a row. And one tantalizingly challenging place to take that test is a 32-mile stretch of winding road along Virginia’s Route 16, in the Appalachian Mountains that has officially been dubbed Back of the Dragon.

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Source: USA Today

A Virginia Coal Town Finds a New Natural Resource: Serpentine Roads for Motorcycling

Scenic Route 16, with a twisting 32-mile stretch, is being branded for tourism as the “Back of the Dragon.”

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Source: NY Times

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