Deals Gap Day 5 Wed

**Half Squid** · 05-11-05, 10:59 PM

Another perfect riding day! Some of the crew accually went swimming half way into our rides. Bruce will post those pics later.
Only did about 220 miles but we tore up the Gap 5 times! My legs are sore now.

Just to give you an idea: You can compare one run down the Gap to about three full non stop sessions on the track at louden. But it is more technical than louden.

We started the day Riding the Cherohala ther rt 360 and a boring trek 441 for lunch at Hooters and back to Route 120 (Deals Gap) to spend the rest of our time. It was locals night at the overlook on the Gap so we went out to see if we could watch a few of them tear up the Dragon. No such luck we couldn't sit still long enough and just ran the gap a few times..

We'll thats it from me, hopefully we will have two more good days of nice weather for riding before the trips over.

Time flys when your havig fun!

**TheIglu** · 05-12-05, 12:07 AM

Just to give you people an idea of what type of riding this is down here, I will let you all in on a situation that has arose.

I bought some take-off DP208ZR's with about 85% of the treat left before the trip. Got them mounted down here on Saturday night with about 13,600 miles on the odometer.

I have about 14,200 now. The sides of the tires are down to the wear bars. I will have to buy a new set tomorrow.

**Nikon** · 05-12-05, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by TheIglu
Just to give you people an idea of what type of riding this is down here, I will let you all in on a situation that has arose.

I bought some take-off DP208ZR's with about 85% of the treat left before the trip. Got them mounted down here on Saturday night with about 13,600 miles on the odometer.

I have about 14,200 now. The sides of the tires are down to the wear bars. I will have to buy a new set tomorrow.

damn dood.......

glad you guys are having a good time. We need more pics though

**Awesome** · 05-12-05, 08:26 AM

The roads here are just insaine. I was having so much fun on the gap last night I didn't want to leave. I've been dragging my pucks. The roads here are so much more technical then the track. After half a run you're arms and legs are about to give out. This is race training like no other.

**mycirus** · 05-12-05, 01:18 PM

Some pics....

**Nikon** · 05-12-05, 02:22 PM

i no longer like you guys

**katana0215** · 05-13-05, 07:49 AM

I saw a post like that too. I guess 4 riders went down on the oil. And supposedly there are a lot more cops around. Any info on that?

**darkchylde51** · 05-13-05, 12:39 PM

man, i am SO there next year. Sounds awesome, glad you guys are having a good time.

**skiierx** · 05-13-05, 07:41 PM

The rumor of people going down on oil that was spilled being thrown bottles is just a rumor. There was 2 cars that had guys pouring motor oil for about a 1/4 mile then a ton of it entering a sharp right hander, then they stood there filming. We did not hear of anyone going down but there has been a reward posted ($750) for information on them.

Let me tell everyone that has not been down here, this place is amazing, this is my second year and it does not get old. The roads are so nice (frost heaves do not exist and the paving for the most part is perfect).

Jamie

**Cam_In_IL** · 05-14-05, 05:24 PM

<-- Jealous

**Kham** · 05-14-05, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by Half Squid

Just to give you an idea: You can compare one run down the Gap to about three full non stop sessions on the track at louden. But it is more technical than louden.

with more obstacles and challenges?

so let's see how much total coast? for the GAP vacation?

how much for Loudon trackday?

i have to go experience.

**Kham** · 05-14-05, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by skiierx

Let me tell everyone that has not been down here, this place is amazing, this is my second year and it does not get old. The roads are so nice (frost heaves do not exist and the paving for the most part is perfect).

Jamie

alright. stop stop. can't handle it any more.

**Half Squid** · 05-15-05, 11:05 AM

Cost completely blows away what 5 or 6 track days straight would run you!

I average around $500 for a full week down here! That includes the house rentals, gas to tow bikes down, gas for riding all week, food all week and T-Shirts and Junk to remember the trip by!

Of coarse if you do not own your own truck or trailer it may cost a tad more to arrainge transportation. I have always found a way, and still kept it under the $500 range!

**darkchylde51** · 05-16-05, 04:32 AM

Of coarse if you do not own your own truck or trailer it may cost a tad more to arrainge transportation. I have always found a way, and still kept it under the $500 range!

I'm sorry half squid, i had to. i just couldn't resist. no really though, don't kill me in my sleep.

**Half Squid** · 05-16-05, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by darkchylde51

I'm sorry half squid, i had to. i just couldn't resist. no really though, don't kill me in my sleep.

I would gladly bring you and your bike down next year for a few of those.

( Thats what you ment right. )

**darkchylde51** · 05-16-05, 07:51 AM

i'm gonna kick your ass.

i meant that's what you do for your rides down.

i think i'll manage on my own next year. thanks.

i think my friend steve may want to go; I'll put him in touch with you to make arrangements.

**Kham** · 05-16-05, 08:02 AM

if anyone have a spot left and can get down there next, sign me up please?

if not i'll have to make an excuse to go visit relative then ride out to the GAP. from Knoxville, it's about 250 miles.

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