Tail of the Dragon on a Can Am Ryker
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My day at the Tail of the Dragon!
There are time stamps below, so you can pick and choose what you'd like to see.
** CROSSING THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES WHILE RIDING, SHOULD NEVER BE DONE ** Please enjoy the video and ALWAYS ride safely!!!
00:00 Welcome to the Tail of the Dragon
00:26 Deal's Gap Resort and Tree of Shame
01:12 Ride with me as I experience the Dragon for the first time (starting at the south end heading north)
18:10 Dual camera view
23:18 Saturday's excitement, as I walk around the Dragon parking lot (WOW, what a difference from Thursday)
23:54 Awesome cars ready to ride
26:40 Join me for a 2nd ride on the Dragon. This time riding in from the north to Deal's Gap and from the ground/pavement perspective. No chatting, just riding. This is my favorite view point.
39:13 FIVE TIPS before you go to the Tail of the Dragon
44:05 Watch amazing sports cars take off for the Dragon and see the awesome cars and bikes take a sharp turn on the Dragon.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING AND FOR SUBSCRIBING!!
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That was awesome!!!! Thanks for taking us along!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it. It was a very cool experience.
This is definitely on my bucket list of rides. Thanks for sharing your journey Beth! 👍
You are so welcome!
Amazing video, looked like you have had a great one and enjoyed the Tail of the Dragon. It’s on my list to explore and experience. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks for watching Paul!!
I've ridden this several times... My opinion, it's alot of fun... But not the most dangerous road I've ever driven... The problems occur when you look off at the scenery.. It's a beautiful drive.
I totally agree!
Very cool. Glad you got to experience it. Be safe
Thanks, you too!
Awesome.. looks like it was a blast
Oh yeah! It was amazing! I hope you are doing well!
Super video, very well done!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!
Thank you Beth! This is an amazing ride 🥰
Thanks so much!!
Double yellow lines in my country is never cut the line . What John is doing would lose your licence in NZ , but more importantly he could kill someone else and himself .
I adore all of you in our Ryker community, I look forward to watching all the videos from everyone , Please ride safety , my ultimate goal is when Covid is over that many of you come to NZ and ride in Paradise... Most of our roads is like this mountains, twisty ..
Thanks for watching! I will hopefully take you up on your offer to ride in NZ with you. It is #1 on my bucket list!
You are probably right about NZ. I have never been there, so I defer to your knowledge. A beautiful country. I would love to go there sometime. And you, I assume, have never ridden the Tail. Your statement of "he could kill someone else and himself" is simply overstating. If there was a view where you saw me and an oncoming vehicle coming in close or even at a distance, please point it out. There also could have been an oncoming 747 airplane full of passengers trying to land....but there wasn't. My point is, you could conceptualize all sorts of incidents that were not real/never happened and then say how terrible it is. The reality is. it was safe.
I like the way you did this, slow on the first day to get to know the road and faster the next!
I would do it like you did, learn the road during the week and hit it faster on a weekend, good thinking!
The video was fun and it looks like a place I would like to go sometime. Thank you for putting up a long video Beth.
Thanks so much Tom! It was really a fun experience to push myself an the Ryker.
Nice video. I liked all the cars and the tips on riding the dragon. You know ow all these years as a bike owner I have never done this. I need to plan this ride.
Grab your crew (ie Brian and Denise) and get it done! You can thank me later!
That was awesome.
Thanks so much for watching.
Nice ride! Looks like fun!!
Hey Coach Vic! Thanks for watching, it was awesome! You guys would really enjoy it.
Looks like a blast!!!
Wow! It was!!
I finally got to watch this much anticipated video. Fantastic video!! Loved the split screen and the second run from the lower angle. I've rode on my trike, but like how you rode the ryker. It's been a dream to ride with you although not the dragon, I hope on your next visit to your good friend, me, that we can do all these routes together!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks D Kay!!
wow what a ride wish i was there
OMG sooooo fun!
Sorry I haven't been around for a while Beth. I had to get things in order at the house. I needed to take a break from making videos and watching them.
It was nice seeing the Tail of the Dragon. Hopefully, I can make it there some day.
Have a great day and keep up the good work.
Hey Mark! I TOTALLY understand!! I haven't watched any other video but George's. I also have a lot to catch up on. I am excited for your website and exploding decal business! Well done my friend!
some sick cars jeeez
I know, right!!!!
Omg l can't wait to do this ride Beth! I just ordered Elka shocks so l can ride in comfort. The road looks daunting w passing traffic.
Hi Kellly! It is a public road and you ride it at your own pace. Really not as scary as everyone makes it seem. Good advice: ride it on a weekday vs a weekend. Less crowded and less pressure.
Beautiful rides though, enjoyed it much.
Come ride the Parkway through the mountains, up through Virginia..
Beautiful ride. =)
God bless and keep you all.
Maybe one day! Sounds beautiful!!
That Corvette was in your color 😉. The dragon reminds me of hwy17 and Hecker pass road here takes you through the mountains. If I ever get a go pro 🤷🏾♀️lol. This was an awesome video! I love my windy roads riding a ryker is like mountain biking, become one with your bike. Love the thrill of the ride. Thus made me smile 😀 The ending was cool. My son would love this! He is a wrencher(mechanic/car racer)
I couldn't agree with you more! Riding these types of challenging roads absolutely allows you to become one with your bike. You trust it and know it's every move and feel. Simply awesome!
that looks like a nice ride...
It was!
Wow, that looked like so much fun on the Ryker. I did it in a Dodge Stealth back in the 90's. I have to admit that I also "straightened the curves".
OMG, I am getting such backlash for riding the yellow lines (read some of the comments). Some were so mean, I had to delete them. I guess, unless you've been there, it's hard to explain.
@@RykerRydes seriously, I watched the video a didn’t see one time it was done that there wasn’t a clear view of the road ahead. Can they be called back seat drivers? 🤷♂️😉
@@GrumpySpyder-Ryder ugh!! I feel like after 2 weeks of hard work, that is the only thing people are seeing!
@@RykerRydes non illegitimi carborundum
@RF Thanks so much for the comment!
It's definitely on my bucket list, I'll be moving down south in just under two years anyway,so that works out .
Awesome! What part are you moving too? It is such beautiful riding here, you will not be disappointed!
@@RykerRydes it's either south Carolina or Alabama,not sure as to location yet
Wow this looks awesome I'm a new resident of north Carolina and this is the 1st I've heard of this road, i will defend be visiting in my ryker
My favorite in that area is Cherohala skyway!!!!
Nice Video, looks like you two had fun. I've been there a total of 3 times. 2 times on 2 wheels and this year on my Ryker. John scared me by going over the line. I'm a stickler for staying on the correct side of the yellow line, imo it is more representative of being a skilled rider.
Thanks for watching!!!
It is definitely not "more representative of being a skilled rider". A skilled rider picks their line through a curve to reduce the curve and keep as straight a line as possible, knows how to adjust for a curve that tightens up halfway through and one that opens up, picking the apex to clip. That is basic "Sport Riding 101". If a rider wanted to ride slower or try to make the curve sharper and more dangerous than it needs to be, than yes, stay in your lane. Being "scared" when riding a road where you can see nothing and nobody coming in the space you need is just being....scared and scared people are who cause problems when riding the Tail.
Ride safe and enjoy.
I rode the twisted sisters in texas with quasimotard. Was amazing. We tried to motocamp on the talamina drive in Arkansas las week. Weather got really bad. Temps in the low 40's with rain
That is awesome! I have heard the twisted sisters is an amazing 2 day ride? Bucket list for sure! Planning around weather is always so hard! Stay warm and dry!
@@RykerRydes the sisters were fun as hell.
I live close to here! Wish I knew you were coming!
Awww me too!
Superb. I’ve watched a few videos on the Tail of the Dragon, but they’re mostly heavily edited highlights. This shows the run properly and it gives you time to really get into the ride itself. I found myself leaning into the corners from my chair lol. The atmosphere at the top of the run was electric. The only question I have is do they serve good coffee! Fantastic video Beth. Thoroughly enjoyed it 👌🏻. Ryde Safe Little Sis. 🙏🏻😎🏴
Wow George what a great comment! Thanks so much. That was my intention of the video, to give the viewer a sense of being there. And no, the coffee was not great (bring a thermos) lol. Talk soon big bro!
Do you look through the windshield or over it? How's the backrest. I went on a 7hr trip with no backrest or windshield and it was brutal towards the end
Both, but I mostly look over the windshield unless I am tired and I slouch! Backrest and windshield REALLY helps. Great investments.
We planned to ride the Dragon Summer of 2020 but COVID changed our plans. Hopefully Summer 2021. Thanks for the video! It sounded more scary than it looks but still not sure about getting on it with 2 wheels.
You'll love it, just go at your own pace. It is an experience for sure!
I am clearly not advanced enough to attempt this yet, however it looks awesome 👏🏽
You can do it! Just go at your own pace!
So beautiful!!! So Exciting !!! Like a Disneyworld thrill ride for bikers. Good job producing the video. Would love to see the scenic skyway you referred to if you took video.
Thanks so much! It took 2 weeks to get it "right"! So I appreciated you saying that. Apparently, there were parts of the ride I should have left out!!
Been waiting for this. Wondered how the Ryker faired on the curves and incline and braking requirements. You did an awesome job riding within your abilities. Glad you got the chance to experience it. Very informative. Great video!
Thanks so much for watching Kevin! It's interesting, but when you are riding the Tail, you really do feel the need to push yourself, as a rider and and push the bike...BUT in a safe manner. Riding the yellow lines, is NOT recommended. I do not condone dangerous riding at all. I am sorry if the video comes across that way.
@@RykerRydes we all know you only promote safe riding. Didn't mean to preach at you or call you out. Humble suggestion from an overly cautious old rider. That's all. Totally agree about the Cherohala Skyway!
Hey Kevin, you weren’t preaching at all and appreciate your concern. I would never have done anything that put myself or others in danger. I am disappointed, after 2 weeks of work to make the video, that’s all that is being discussed. Ugh. I had to delete someone from the channel, their comment was so mean! I wish I edited that part out lol.
@@RykerRydes all your work was well worth it and you made a fantastic video. I kinda feel like this was all my fault since I brought it up and I was the first post. I edited that part out of my comments. Hopefully that will help stop all the nonsense.
@@kevinperry368 Thanks, Kevin
last year I spent 2 days in my car driving around the state, # 1 cell service in state is on and off, # 2 bring a map as your GPS will not work well or at all, # 3 keep a eye on your gas as stations are far and few and if you do not know your way around and the GPS will not work you will be in trouble, # 4the whole state is like driving the tail of the dragon turn after turn all day long.
You are 100% on all points. I also mention those items in the video. Yup, it is hard to find a straight road anywhere!!
Hi Beth, I ride a Ryker Rally and I am looking to ride with other Rykers. Any tips?
Hi Marley! Can you private message my on FB? I ride with a group called So Flo Riderz out of Ft Lauderdale. Contact me, and we will work it out! Weather's great! Let's ride!!
Sorry to be negative, but he didn't know what he was doing. It is frowned apon to cross the double yellow line on the tail. And if a cop sees you they automatically give you a ticket.
He needs to take a safety course. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's floored by that.
Ain't NOTHING like riding the GA tail. I was scared for sure. 😆
I loved riding the GA tail!! No need to go to the dragon, after that!
I will ride it again in the next two weeks
Looks like a blast I must a missed it, what state is the tail of the dragon in.
Thanks for watching! The tail is in TN and NC. So awesome!
Great ride, can't wate to do it my self . just where is it? How do you get their? I'm in Ga. Bremen. I'll be taking my class 5&6 of Dec.so i can get my indorcement G-d I wish I still spell. But, at 76 what can I do? mist you this time,hope to see you next time your up this way Yours Beau.
Hi John! Always a pleasure to hear from you. Here is the exact address of the Tail of the Dragon:17555 Tapoco Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771 It is a 3 hour 40 minute ride for you. Fun trip!!
You DID IT, You DID IT - YAY! I'm so EXCITED for you & that was AMAZEBALLS! I don't know if I'll ever make it there, but it was cool watching you do it - TWICE! May I ask where/how you mounted your camera for the second run?
Thanks for watching! The second run is done with the gopro mounted on the front A frame, near the tire.
@@RykerRydes Always! & Much Obliged!🤗
Cool👍🏿. I wonder how many ppl have timed themselves, then did it again to try to beat their own time🤔
MOST people! Hey Reggie, riding or driving the tail is a huge thing for most people. Some come from all over the world to experience it. There are some that ride it over and over and over again to memorize the turns to better there time. What they do is, at the start they hold stop traffic from entering, so they can get a clean ride without anyone else in front of them. It is no joke here!!
@@RykerRydes awesome
Best description of leaning is on two wheels you lean the bike. On three wheels you lean yourself.
100% accurate!
I'm surprised how often you went over the double yellow lines. Love your videos but ride safe.
Why are you surprised? It is a common occurrence here at the Dragon. You see me doing it, but all the times you have been here before, you have surely seen all the other riders doing it to. A safe way to enjoy the curves when done correctly. How did you ride it when you were here?
@@rykerparkingonly7441 In most places I ride and drive it's not legal to cross the double solid yellow lines. I'm able to have fun following the law. I don't worry about weather I can make around the corner it's more about someone coming fast from the other direction.
Well, this has been addressed elsewhere here. So..........
@@rykerparkingonly7441 I've been there three times over the years and rarely witnessed this, and when we did it was cars that were doing it. While you may have been doing it "safely" you can't react fast enough to the guys on superbikes tearing through coming the other direction. Crossing into the other lane, especially at the Dragon is hardly what I would call "safe".
@@rykerparkingonly7441 While being a common occurrence its hevaily frowned upon by most experienced people who nothing drive or ride the dragon. Everyone wants to enjoy their ride. None of us want to damage our rides or worse hurt someone.
Stay in your lane. I spend six months a year at our cabin close to the Dragon and ride it a lot. I call any crash on the Dragon a Busa Down in tribute to Scary Jerry (RIP).
John here. Like to respond to those who have commented on my riding style. I'll just say I am an extremely safe rider. Safer than most. I learned how to safely handle a bike quickly in the curves on a cafe racer on the streets of Spain.
However, I would hope that my couple of minutes riding style does not detract from the great video that Beth has put together. A beautiful vid about the riding the Tail.
If it is a concern, feel free to comment me directly rather than here on her channel.
Thanks to all who addressed this. Ride fast, ride safe.
Would have been nice if you had a 360 camera giving front and back view. Next time Beth. Great video
That would have been awesome!! Great idea!
That’s a 2020 C8 mid engine Corvette 🙂
Yup, and they are gorgeous!
Ride that dragon girl.
I slayed that dragon!! It was awesome!
Wonder if anyone has ever ran out of gas riding that road🤔, if so how was it resolved🤔would AAA come🤔
Ugh. Definitely plan ahead. No cell service either!!
@@RykerRydes lol right
Girl you are it.
Thanks Richard!!!!
John made me nervous. When I rode with the Goldwing club, I had a friend Art die, same scenario. Going around the turn and a pick up was speeding, head on collision. I know you were trying to be safe. Thanks for the video!
Sorry to hear that. However, you might point out that this had absolutely nothing to do with anything concerning riding on the Tail. It was, as you pointed out elsewhere, a case of a rider "getting fixated or curves hypnotized in Minnesota". Again, sorry to hear of that
Wow I am so sorry. This was on the Tail? Horrible!!
@@RykerRydes It happened in Minnesota. We think Art got fixated or curve hypnotized. Staring at some object. You see some crazy, weird, fun and sad stuff, riding with a group over the years. I'm glad I wasn't riding that weekend!
Hate to say it and would hate to see it... Only a matter of time before you or your riding friends join the tree of shame. Stay in your own lane at all times. No excuses. You yourself talked about the fatalities. Do not cut corners. Matter of fact cops don't mind some speeding as much as they will snap you quick if you cross the line.
Did you also note that the accidents and fatalities happen on the outside of the curves where riders go to fast and do not have enough lane to correct. If you would like to discuss further, feel free to contact me, not here. Thanks
I appreciate your concern and thank you for watching.
It's OK for you to be wrong. However trying to justify it is just baffling. Stay in your lane.
@@MixedGrid yes, it is ok to be wrong. In this case, I am not. And this is where the rest of your assumption falls apart. You cannot state your opinion as fact, accuse some one of not complying with your "fact" and then be baffled by that.
Please address any future comments to me as a message. There is no need to post here anymore. Thanks.
If you're taking a corner at such a speed that you have to leave your lane, potentially putting other people at risk, then you are riding outside your skill zone. I suggest looking into local MSF or other safety courses, so you can learn the basics without endangering others.
A lot of people don’t know why corner cutting/ race lane’ing helps with maintaining speed and less G’s on the vehicle while maintaining a good visual lead and not doing it on blind turns. I did it lots in my work truck and people would catch up to me calling me a crazy driver. 🤣
THANK YOU for this comment!!! Finally someone who understands. Thank you for posting!!!
The guy on the front crossing the yellow line all the time, not good, he is endangering the upcoming traffic.
People cross the lines when they go too fast right into the path of others and then you die or cause others to avoid you and wreck or die..
Please see my reply to Sudogj.
It's interesting, but when you are riding the Tail, you really do feel the need to push yourself, as a rider and and push the bike...BUT in a safe manner. Riding the yellow lines, is NOT recommended. I do not condone dangerous riding at all. I am sorry if the video comes across that way.
There is nothing about that statement that makes sense. When you go too fast through a curve, you go off the outside of the curve into a wall or off the cliff or into a retaining barrier, not into the curve. Due to simple inertia of the bike, it is not possible to go into the curve.. So subsequently you do not cause others to wreck or die or fly off into squirrel heaven.
If you go too fast through a right hand curve, then yes, you could drift across the double yellow and cause an accident, but that is not what is happening here. Every single time the double yellow was crossed was in a left hand curve with plenty of sight distance and absolutely no oncoming traffic.
Ride safe and enjoy.
tooooo manyyyyy commercials on this videooooooo
Ugh I am sorry.
Not so sure John knows what he's doing crossing the yellow lines. That's a good way to get hit head on!
Agreed, this is NOT okay. Many people have died on this road this way!
@@oph5pr1n6 Actually, that is a common misperception, but not true. Did quite a bit of research concerning this and found that only two motorcycle deaths, in the last 20 years, are credited as a head on crash, only one of which was attributed to crossing the yellow line, realizing there have been hundreds of thousands of riders during this same period. The vast majority of motorcycle deaths were a result of motorcycles running off the road in a turn. And here we are usually referring to sport bikes laying it over at 4-5 times the speed limit and not being able to negotiate the turn. Every one who rides this road is hyper alert for other riders, cars, road conditions, etc. When I would cut the corners, it was because I considered it safe to do so for me and those around me. I had line of sight on the entire road ahead. At no time would I cross over the yellow if a car, bike or small squirrel was coming the opposite way. I am an unusually safe rider who has not had an accident in over 50 years of riding on four continents: from highway cruising in the US to cafe street racing in the south of Spain to sport riding in the hills and mountains of the Philippines.
I appreciate that this type of riding at the Tail is not for everyone, but for those of us who do, it is an exhilarating challenge and a fun way to ride.
I would hope every one has a chance to "Tame the Dragon". Have fun.
@@rykerparkingonly7441 Only one death in 20 years, so taking the risk is worth it, right? Wrong! The low number of deaths is probably due to better riders/drivers avoiding those who are across the line coming at them. It is obvious you don't have the skills you think you do when you cross the yellow lines as often as in this video. Unfortunately, Beth was following him across the line also.
It's interesting, but when you are riding the Tail, you really do feel the need to push yourself, as a rider and and push the bike...BUT in a safe manner. Riding the yellow lines, is NOT recommended. I do not condone dangerous riding at all. I am sorry if the video comes across that way.
@@RykerRydes I actually heard the cops don't mind you speeding but they are very quick to give you a ticket if you cross the yellow line. My husband and I were there in early October to do the tail but his clutch cable broke so we have to plan another trip to do it. I have already done it in my car and I loved it......Scared the crap out of the hubby!! LOL
Amazed at the incompetence! What about other riders coming in the other direction? Good thing you guys are so slow.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing. What riders coming the other way? There are no riders coming the other way. There are no drivers coming the other way. How can you not see that? In no case was there anyone or anything or even a little squirrel (whom I would not hurt) coming the other way. Please point out if you see otherwise. That is why I and many others are able to do this at the Tail. We are hyper aware of the road conditions and where other riders and drivers are.
"greg1867"...It is scary the way you put yourself and others in so much immediate danger as shown in your mountain biking videos. You could easily maim or kill each other. Where is the outrage?
I have been trying to be considerate as to my replies, but, enough with the back seat drivers who have never ridden the Tail and/or who have no idea what is involved in sport performance riding. This video is not about people doing their holier than thou comments about how they would ride the Tail if they had a motorcycle/sport car and were at the Tail.
If he's crossing the double yellow line then he's riding above his skill level and needs to slow down!
EDIT: I no longer care that you cross into oncoming traffic arround blind corners. Have at it. Just stop harrassing me.
Please see my reply to Sudogj.
It's interesting, but when you are riding the Tail, you really do feel the need to push yourself, as a rider and and push the bike...BUT in a safe manner. Riding the yellow lines, is NOT recommended. I do not condone dangerous riding at all. I am sorry if the video comes across that way.
"If he's crossing the double yellow line then he's riding above his skill level and needs to slow down!" That is absolutely not true. Try a riding school such as: www.edbargy.net/ or learningcurves.info/ to learn how to sport ride.
@@JohnJohnson-jaxjlj Save your breath John, it takes experience to know where you're coming from. I know and understand exactly. Beth you have absolutely nothing to apologize for about your vid.