Devils Triangle| Better Than Tail of the Dragon?
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2019
- Devils Triangle Better than Tail of the Dragon?
riding the Devils Triangle on the Honda GoldWing. Is it better than the Tail oft Dragon? Out of Oliver Springs, TN from the Brushy mountain State Prison where James Earl Ray served time. This is a Great road in addition to the Tail fo the Dragon which is in the area!
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Who keeps clicking on thumbs down on all memphis mikes videos and why? Mike does an awesome job, fun to watch...Heck Yeah
I know right? Got a hater somewhere 😂😂
The hater is probably a UPS guy
😂😂
Harley riders. 🤣
Heck yeah!! This road looks like such fun! Must definitely do this. Thanks, Mike, and great shirt!
Wow definitely NO traffic. Looks almost as much fun as the Tail of The Dragon, but since there was no traffic, had to be more enjoyable. Beautiful day, nice ride, in a gorgeous area. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎.
Looks like a great road for sure! Outstanding video as always!
Love your video! The wife and I visited Brushy last July and rode the Devils Triangle while we were there. Definitely a ride worth doing. If I remember correctly shortly after where your video stops there is a section of humps and curves unlike I have seen anywhere that was a blast. Again, thanks for sharing, excellent work!
That’s a good ride! Got chance to do it few yrs ago. Love the vids brutha. Keep the rubber down
That looks like an awesome road! I'm planning a trip to the smokies this year and I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for tip on the Devils Triangle! We’ve ridden the Dragons Tail a few times... drug footboards and loved every mile of it! 😁
Thanks for the updated video. I was just there spending 9 hours on a Polaris at WindRock and we got so deep and “ off the map” we would out trail would end up up on 116 right at the prison. I’ve done the Tail of the Dragon and totally agree with you about less traffic! Great editing and good info!
Thank you
Great video. Looks like an amazing road. I’ll have to check it out.
Hi mike wife and me did that 116 a year ago that first switchback WOW a turn and up hill almost dropped it way in the other lane .We live in mi and watch all your videos thanks stay safe.
First time watching your video's and your video's are all right and very informative. I was @ Dragon x3 weeks ago after 25yrs of hiatus the "Cross road of time" (Dragn convenience store) had changed a lot.. And the "Tree of shame" hadn't started yet i was there LOL. Keep up with awesome videos
Looks like fun. Just put the Devil Triangle on my bucket list. Another great vid. Stay safe
I think I went in the other direction when I rode this back in 2013. :) Love those switchbacks. I rode it during a drizzle, complete with the debris in the road from the hard rain the night before. That was a fun day on the VTX 1800!
Nice...We will be in your area next year around mid July. Ridden the dragon twice liked it but wasn't in love with it. We will be sure to ride this rode upon our return.
Until We Roll Again...
Keep rollin' safe.
Just subscribed to your channel.
Nice ride MM. We rode it last summer, and hardly saw a car on the complete triangle. We did meet several small groups of motorcycles. But, I’m from East Tenn and it’s home, so I hardly notice the traffic, was riding US129 long before it as nicknamed the Tail of the Dragon! Haha..... TN30 from Spencer, thru Pikeville, to Dayton is another great ride. You’ll pass right by Fall Creek Falls State Park. Nice place to take a break and see the highest water falls east of the Rocky Mtns. Ride safe my friend!
I don't ever drink on my bike. Another great video. And certainly another ride for the bucket list. Thank you sir.
Steve Schrader and thats a good thing 😉
Enjoying your c=videos, will add this to my go to list now.
Looks like fun. Man you live around some of the greatest roads. Straight roads and corn fields here.
Nice I like that road I need to go find it thx for the preview
As a Canadian who has annually pilgrimaged to this area for over 15 years I can only say there are no bad roads in The Smokies. However, there is bad timing. The Triangle is best when big rigs are absent or minimal. Ask the locals, they know when it’s best - one Mother’s Day we had The Triangle all to ourselves - brilliant!
Nice bit of road, I have to get back down that way and checking out all those roads :-)
Great, you told the world of my secret favorite road to ride. It's much better now that it has been repaved about 2 years ago. Before it was a real challenge! love the triple switchbacks at the end of the Triangle, I've seen more than my share of dropped bikes as people hit those 330+ degree switchback with a 45 incline (at least it seems like 45 deg.). Great ride and highly recommend to anyone to try it.
I live closer to the Dragon and ride it frequently. I rode Devil's Triangle for the first time yesterday. I liked the variety w/in the Triangle. Some tight switchbacks both climbing and descending and also some much looser, undulating curves. I'm looking forward to riding it again in the various seasons. I'd love to see it in Winter w/ some of the foliage down and the water running. Nice vid.
Beautiful scenery. Lovely curvy road. Y'all be safe. Thank you both for sharing.
Tow Mater Indeed, very beautiful, you have to love it. Have a nice day.
another fine vid sir , i just put that on my bucket list. far as jackets go i have minimum a leather vest and always a helmet .ride safe brother
Nice ride ,thank for the video !
GREAT VIDEO! NEED MO OF THEM.
Nice ride. Rode Tail of the Dragon last year. Maybe a trip to Devils triangle next. Thanks for the show.
Ty for sharing, that is a must do ride on the spyders
Thanks for the video. My buds and I are heading to the triangle on Tuesday.
Fantastic. Enjoy. Stop at the prison and take a tour if time permits
Enjoyed your video. Thanks
Wow, you're not kidding! Those are some serious twisties! Adding to my "Roads 2 Ride" list. Thanks, MM!
We dont play in TN Wingstuff!! 😂
@@MemphisMike901 Haha I can see that!
Like your shirt MM... and yes, would like to see you and the Mrs. wear your jackets!!😉 great video as always brother!!🇺🇸😎🙏🏻👍🏻
Oh wow never knew about the prison tour, on the list for next trip!
CO Guy Stuff yeah Bryan, the tour was honestly pretty cool. Caught a lot of footage when we did the tour. I may go back
Do it again some time.
Was up there a couple weeks ago, I like those roads better than the dragon much less people great corners great scenery! Great vid
great day for a ride . the bike runs well, its a goldwing . Love the corners too. Cant wait to get there and c it for myself .Be safe keep shifting Life is good .
been on tail o the dragon a few times, didn't even know about this place. next trip up, I will investigate it. thanks
Thanks for the GREAT video. I enjoyed it. Roger H.
Rode Devil’s Triangle in 2018 with my brother. Did tail of the dragon the same day. We absolutely loved Devil’s Triangle. Great ride. Little to no traffic. And just as challenging.
Thanks for the tip Memphis Mike. Wife and I traveled 300 milles to ride TN. 116. We enjoyed every twist , turn and switch back.
Nice run huh!!! Was that your first time?
@@MemphisMike901 Yes , first time for the Triangle. We rode The Tail of the Dragon last fall and loved it. I appreciate your vids. Keep up the good work sir!
I took that bushy mountain penitentiary, tour last year it was really cool. 👍👍🇺🇸
Thanks mike ,the devil's triangle is now on my bucket list ,Glenn from Carlisle pa
Cool shirt Mike..I just passed through Memphis 2 weeks ago from Dallas. Went all the way Nashville almost 700k in one day. Thought about you when I passed through, Good vids
aww thanks man!!! woulda been nice to meet up..maybe next time!
Nice vid Mike. Thanks.
That road is amazing. I was down there on that road in 2015 and I'll never forget the switchbacks. If you are seeing this for the first time, do what MM did and check this stretch of roadway out. IT IS WORTH IT!
Great video Mike
Seems I hadnt liked or commented on this one, just watching some Memphis Mike videos and waiting for some more new content !! Hi Mike !! .......................JB..
Good video thanks for sharing i did that prison tour in 17 on hog really and that ride
I thought I would let you know, there are a couple of CZcamsr guys one named " Exploration Unknown " and the other " Breaking The Shell " from around your area that have done night time exploration in the Brushy Mountain place you were at. Great guys getting scared. Hope you enjoy. Your Pal BigBadBubbaBurns.
P.S. Another great video my friend
Ill look them up! Thanks
Nice ride. Thanks
Great vid Mike! When do you plan on taking your son to the mountains! That CB he just got would enjoy the twisties!
gonna have to find a trailer..thats a bout 2-3hr seat time bike! 🤣🤣
MemphisMike I understand!
Great video MM. The Trisngle used to be a major coal hauling road, so base and width is above average for the area. Since they quit hauling, the pavement lasts a lot longer and less gravel gets kicked in. A good technical ride. If you exit at Oliver Springs it’s about 1 1/2 hrs to the Dragon. From Rocky Top, almost 3 hrs.
Really, anything from Cookeville to Asheville is worth the trip. Tn 85 from Gainesboro to Grimsley! TN 30 you mentioned. TN 68 from Tellico to Copperhill. TN 56 from McMinnville to Whitwell. The choices are almost endless. - Cyclehound, GL1800, Connie C-10, ST1100
Thanks for the info!
looks wonderful stay safe
TN 116 is on my list to ride but I've never gotten down there yet. I need to make the time for a trip!
I agree the Devil's Triangle is way better than the Dragon! I rode it last year during the wing ding. That's a awesome road, I hope you rode it going up-hill/up-mountian way more challenging!
On my last trip down to that area .. I was looking at the devils triangle area.. some beautiful rides through there.
If those prison walls could talk huh.
That was a BAD place to be!
The wife and I did the Triangle and the Dragon in one day....whew! That was a lot! Beautiful country. Our Honda CTX1300 handled it well. There are six or seven up hill switchbacks that are very challenging two up. They are all most 90 degree turns to boot. I was glad to see a long straight road after that hehehehehe
Southeast of Austin about 40 miles is a lone but very wide highway called the devils backbone, super long sweeping turns hills all can be handled at well over 140 MPH
Been there done that. It is a nice run. Don't get cocky, ride like you have since and SLOW down. You will enjoy this ride but please, act right
This hwy in your video goes through the middle of an off road park, Windrock Park OHV. Brushy Mountain is a popular destination for most of the off-roaders
Looks every bit as good as the Dragon but those ditches look unforgiving. Nice to have the road to yourselves.
Yeah you aint kidding!!!
Great video. I love a good knee dragging road. Check out Wayah Road. 26 miles long. Off of HWY 64 out of Franklin NC about 2 miles. Makes the Dragon look like I-10 in some places. Very beautiful scenery with a good view of a waterfall along the way. It comes out on hwy19
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Looking good, I'd love to hit that road.
Thanks for sharing
Memphis Mike where is it located good video as always ride safe keep em rolling
Look up Devils Triangle in TN. Out of Oliver Springs TN
@@MemphisMike901 The prison is in Petros, TN.
I stand corrected!
I would rather do the tour than the time!
You meet the nicest people on a Honda (Or a Victory). I miss those old Honda commercials. They had some good ones.
HaHa....yep....pretty much any bike you meet good folks!!
Heading there Monday
Yep did the Devil's Triangle and the Dragon in one day, back in May with Brett at the Fiat on the Dragon event. We stayed closer to the Dragon so did that about 5 times and the triangle just once, but I enjoyed the triangle the most. Enough turns to make it interesting, but not so many you can't get some speed.
Nice day on a gold wing. Good video.
Nice mike, thanks, stay safe
Thanks bud
went and did it on the bobber today. it likes to scrape on the switch backs lol
I did that road on my Wing several years ago and you are right it is better than the Dragon
Looking forward to doing a D T ride this summer and thanks for the primer. Are you from Memphis?....the name, you know.
yes i AM!
yeah buddy... Me and my nephew... Him on his heritage and me on my VTX 1300... we started out from Caryville and fortunately hit the devil triangle first in the counter clockwise Direction hitting switchbacks on the uphill... then going to the Dragon... the dragon wasn't nothing compared to the triangle... you need them skills to do those switchbacks uphill... That was back in May of 2019.
That does look like fun. Much better with no traffic.
Great ride.
Hi Mike enjoyed your video but I have to tell you I lost my Gold Wing this last winter, we had a heavy snow and the roof caved in on my shop smashing it. The sad part is that I had just put on a Leg Up Chopper Design on my 93 Gold wing but that is all ok just the front shield and the rear box is gone. I will be looking for a newer one this time
Man sorry to hear that. hopefully you can get back on 2 wheels soon.
Thanks MM, did you see where the road caved in last week on the Triangle? We had still pics of our trip up there but no video, so I shared it on FB hope you did not mind. I believe it is 541 curves in 44 miles.
Did not see that. Please DO share!!!
Nice machine your have there Sir:. 👍 🇺🇸
THAT LOOKS FUN.....!!...NEED TO FIND A STRAIGHT CHUNK OF ROAD AND CHANGE NAME TO MEMPHIS MIKES TRIANGLE...USED TO BE CURVY BUT HE STRAIGHTEN ALL THE CORNERS.....LOL..
Living down the road from the triangle, I like riding it but it does suck when a lot of off road vehicles from windrock use it cause it gets covered in dirt and gravil in some. spots.
Been to both. The Dragon is the best riding road in America, presuming you are on a bike that can handle it. Yours can't. No insult intended. Sports cars and sports bikes are required.
Apparently I missed the memo. Was at the Dragon 3 weeks ago. Bike seem to handle just fine 🤔
Did you ever ride TN 66 between Sneedville and Rogersville? It’s closed right now due to the road collapsing, but it is a curvy road.
Dont believe so
I’ll let you know when it reopens and we can ride it, it is a blast.
I hit the dragon on the weekend and did not like all the traffic racing it .. and this road looks alot better to me anyway haha . Take Care
If your ever in GA you should try Blood Mt. It's Hwy 129 N from Cleveland GA to Blairsville GA. It like a precursor to the dragon.
I was close to it once but did not ride it. It is on bucket list!!
I wish i can ride a big Gold
Wing like you bro👍👍👍👍👍🙋💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🙋
I have to agree. I loved it.
Awesome rjde
Thats where I ride 4 wheelers! Just not much on the road😉
If you are ever in Va try “Skyline Drive”. It’s fun.
The best in the world is the Mae Hong Son loop in northern Thailand. Check it out. I've done it 3 times. I think it's more fun,the more times I ride it. Three of my friends and I did it last year. These guys have ridden the planet and they thought it the best in the world!
Thats only about 20 miles from me and I have never heard of it!. Might be a good trip for the deep blue Mustang!
U R kidding me!!
@@MemphisMike901 Nope. I live in Clinton, but very rarely get up that way
Go check it out!! U will love it.
The Shortest Distance Between Two Points is not a Straight Line but a RED LINE!
Be 'Safe & Enjoy the Ride!
G'day Mike cool Video mate, how many miles on the bike now
Little ovwe 75k
A lot of roads down there are EXTREMELY better than the most over- hyped TOTD. I enjoyed this 2000% more. Love when momma gives her opinions. As always Double M; LTMV. You have stickers? Putt safe. #unt ;;;
working on the "sticker thing" Nick! ill let cha know when I get some!
Mike, you have to seriously consider head west and riding the rocky mountains. I particular the Beartooth Highway. You would love it.
You aint kidding. My buddy Dano is heading that way end of June I believe’
Watch some vids. Wife and I did Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Beartooth last summer. Amazing! Later this summer we are riding Colorado, Million Dollar highway, Monument Valley and Grand Canyon. I highly recommend you plan a trip. Of course all on the Wing.
You're going in the harder direction, we did it in may with FIAT club, from the other direction and ate lunch at the warden's table