Heading for the Gap this weekend.

[marvinsc]

The wife gets depressed around Mothers Day and indicated she wouldn't mind getting out of town this coming weekend. Being the obliging type I called http://riverstonelodge.com/ and got reservations for Friday-Saturday-Sunday. I planned to trailer the KLR and get some riding in but the weather forecast hasn't been looking good, finally today it has changed a bit. I think I will risk it and take at least a half day to hit the Foothills Parkway and the Dragon. Not sure which day but if you are in the area give me a shout here or on Facebook.

[Baatfam]

If you do the foothills parkway, do both directions. Each one has a different look.

[bwringer]

That new section of the Foothills Parkway from Townsend to Wears Valley is open now, too.

[Burque73]

The wife gets depressed around Mothers Day and indicated she wouldn't mind getting out of town this coming weekend. Being the obliging type I called http://riverstonelodge.com/ and got reservations for Friday-Saturday-Sunday. I planned to trailer the KLR and get some riding in but the weather forecast hasn't been looking good, finally today it has changed a bit. I think I will risk it and take at least a half day to hit the Foothills Parkway and the Dragon. Not sure which day but if you are in the area give me a shout here or on Facebook.

Sounds like fun. Will she ride with you?

My wife grew tired of the KLR pretty quickly when we had it, but still likes riding with me on the GS.

[marvinsc]

No, my Wife gets around using a walker or rollator (Bad back issues), riding isn't an option for her. That is why I'm only planning a half day for riding. I will do tourist stuff with her the rest of the time.

[Burque73]

Gotcha! Maybe a sidecar is in order for one of your thumpers. She'll enjoy getting out of town for the weekend nonetheless I'm sure.

Ride safe, and enjoy!

[Baatfam]

Remember...

If you need help with anything, roadside assistance, tools, second set of hands, or help drinking bourbon, we are only an hour away from Townsend.

PM sent with my cell number.

Have fun.

[marvinsc]

Thanks Bob, the weather still isn't looking great, I may make a last minute call on bringing the bike.

[marvinsc]

Wound up not taking the bike, Saturday was a washout but Sunday was OK. I drove the new section of the Foothills Parkway that runs into Wears Valley, My My what a fine road with spectacular overlooks. I WILL return on a bike. Here are some shots from some of the overlooks.
IMG_4330 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr

IMG_4334 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr

IMG_4333 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr

[marvinsc]

IMG_4334 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr

IMG_4330 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr