January 30, 2012 9:43 AM PST
I was there two years ago but chose not to ride the Dragon....for two reasons.
One..even if you stay on your side of the line that doesn't mean oncoming traffic will...see some of the youtube videos on the Dragon....
Two...my wife was with me and I never take chances or ride unfamiliar roads like the Tail of the Dragon with her on the back. Just last year, some of our Arizona riders were making their way up some twisties to the town of Jerome, Arizona on what is called 'Mingus Mountain'. (I ride it all the time).
It just so happened that two brothers were racing in the opposite direction...one on a bike and the other in a car. Needless to say what happened when the brother in the car decided to pass his brother on the bike around a corner! I think that two of the group were killed instantly and others in the group were injured and several had to lay their bikes down.
I have not been on that road since. Neither will I ever ride the Dragon..there are a lot of other roads to ride that are just as fun but not so dangerous..for me anyway! At my age...in my 60's, it is always safety first. If you do ride the Dragon make sure you do as our friend says..."stay on your side of the line and keep your focus at the top outside of the curve. Motorman says it best
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Don't get me wrong...I am not saying don't ride the Dragon...I'm saying..Keep your eyes on the road, slow down... and value your life and your passenger's. Ride Safe! ReggaeRider
