On Friday 5-22 Yarbi, Keith (kpax the new/old guy), and I headed up NC18 to Sparta. Yamadog also rode along but didn't stay for the rally. We met up with Marc K and his wife and they led us over to Motley’s BBQ where we had a great lunch. After lunch Yarbi, Kpax and I made a scenic loop up thru the foothills of the Mt. Rogers Natl. Rec. area (Comers Rock Rd). Dinner was burgers and dogs cooked by Iggy Joe with MSTA. Tire kicking happened.
The next morning was severe clear but a little chilly as we headed out for Hwy 16 (Back of the Dragon) from Marion to Tazewell, Va. Then we detoured into Burke’s Garden for lunch provided by some nice Mennonite (I think) ladies. The large cherry turnovers they had just baked were also tasty. Then a romp down VA 614 & 61 to Narrows and back up to the “Scenic Hwy 52” over Big Walker Mtn, thru Wytheville, and US21 back to Sparta. Around 240 miles for the loop.
Dinner Sat. night was provided by Motley’s BBQ, the same place Marc took us to lunch the day before. It was great! Doug Pippin honored us with his presence at the dinner table. Sunday Keith and I made a bee-line back home (Don left early Sun.). My GS ticked over 600 miles as I rode down my street. Good timing, ready for the running-in service! Man, the weather was just fantastic.
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