Yep, it had been so long we decided we better get up there to see if they are still there!
I am happy to report back that the mountains are still there and intact, ready for another season of twisty-ing.
Yamadog and I met up with the Brickster after lunch at the mexican joint in Pineola (note to self: next time eat at Christa's! ). After doing the bluetooth dance and getting paired up (Brick made me do it), Brick then led us on a fun-filled romp on some mountainous roads, and based on this we made the determination the mountains were still intact. First we took Squirrel Creek Rd from Crossnore over to 19E. Then we rode Old Beech Mtn. Rd which was "relatively" clear of crap for this time of year. Then we stopped off for a break at Mast Genl. Store, and then made a dash up 194 to Banner Elk, followed by a dash down 181 back to Morganton. After some tire kicking at the Gate, Brick made his long trek home (10 minutes ) while Yamadog and I rode Old 18 and back roads home to gridlock city. By the way, the southern half of Old 18 has been resurfaced with some really nice asphalt--worth a trip to check it out!!
Gorgeous weather mid 60's in the mtns and 70 in the flatlands. U shudda bin there. Thanks Brick!
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