Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Me on my way up "The Dragon".
Check the whole photoset on my flickr site...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rldannand/sets/72157631134753950/with/7812018378/

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Interesting odometer reading when I parked my bike in the hotel's garage.

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg, TN. I didn't bother with anywhere else. Perfect place for craft beer and atmosphere after riding all day

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Foothills parkway on Tennessee, looking up into the Smokies.. on the Way to Highway 129

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort. A nice place to stop after fighting the Dragon (Highway 129)

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Self portrait of a weirdo...

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

In the Ardmore, AL welcome center on I-65. I have some major rain to ride through before getting home...

Smoky Mountains 2012

Smoky Mountains 2012, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Total Miles for my road trip

Connie's Shoes

Connie's Shoes, originally uploaded by rldannand.

I have put 1500 miles on my new Michelin Pilot Road 3's... including a trip to the Smokies/The Dragon/Cherohala Skyway. They seem to be wearing very well so far.

Connie's Shoes

Connie's Shoes, originally uploaded by rldannand.

Front tire tread pattern... no irregularities so far

Connie's Shoes

Connie's Shoes, originally uploaded by rldannand.

1500 Miles and they are still looking good