Mountain Run 2

[msmoore]

I hope I can make it this year. The wife doesn't mind an occasional 7k run through a few gears but she is not a big fan of the twisties. I may just have her meet me in BG. We're just down the road in Nashville so might be able to make that work.

[Gunny]

I always thought that my wife was complaining unnecessarily about the "twisties" until I realized she was actually getting "sea sick" riding through the Dragon. Later I completely understood when I let someone else drive the Dragon and I rode ... I got totally sick. Bottom line: mountain roads are great ... IF you're the driver; not so much when you ride.

On the last day of the Mountain Run we drive north from Alcoa to Oliver Springs for the Triangle, then drop back down to I-40 west ... lunch will be in Cookeville. We are scheduled to turn north at Lebanon for the final leg to BG. You could easily drive to Nashville, pick up your wife, then come up I-65 to BG, arriving not long after we get there.

I enjoy the mountain roads every chance I get, but the fun factor increases exponentially when you run the roads with a bunch of Z-owners. 'nuff said.

Hope you join us.

[msmoore]

Originally Posted by Gunny

I always thought that my wife was complaining unnecessarily about the "twisties" until I realized she was actually getting "sea sick" riding through the Dragon. Later I completely understood when I let someone else drive the Dragon and I rode ... I got totally sick. Bottom line: mountain roads are great ... IF you're the driver; not so much when you ride.

That makes total sense. I've never heard her complain on the bike. This sounds like a good solo adventure and an opportunity to meet some new "brothers".

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by msmoore

That makes total sense. I've never heard her complain on the bike. This sounds like a good solo adventure and an opportunity to meet some new "brothers".

Dramamine... Always got me past the first day or so at sea, after being in port a few months. Should work on "The Dragon" as well, I recon!

[Gunny]

Paul,

Dramamine does work quite well. Another item that works (without chemicals) is the wrist band with a pressure ball. I think these are available from sporting goods, pharmacies, etc. The wrist bands were recommended to me when I took 100+ students on a cruise to the Bahamas a few years back ... I was really surprised to discover that everyone who wore the bands had zero issues with motion sickness. So this might be a good idea.

[Gunny]

Here's a photo taken last year as we navigated the Tail of the Dragon ... 318 turns in 11 miles


For more photos from the Dragon click HERE
To see photos from the complete Mountain Run click HERE
As much as I enjoyed the BG gathering, I probably had more sheer FUN running the mountain roads with Robert, Ron, Phil, TomTom, Mike and the others. At my age it was really tough keeping up with them young fellers

[cvette98pacecar]

Rooms are booked.

[Jagdpanzer]

Did the run last year with my son and it was a fantastic experience. Gunny's knowledge of the area roads and the spirited pace he maintained as our posse point man made it even more enjoyable. So for all you guys and gals out there with ZR-1s trying to make up your minds on this mandatory bucket list thing to do while you still can - JUST DO IT !! Guarantee it'll be most fun you'll ever have in your Corvette with your clothes on.

[dredgeguy]

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Did the run last year with my son and it was a fantastic experience. Gunny's knowledge of the area roads and the spirited pace he maintained as our posse point man made it even more enjoyable. So for all you guys and gals out there with ZR-1s trying to make up your minds on this mandatory bucket list thing to do while you still can - JUST DO IT !! Guarantee it'll be most fun you'll ever have in your Corvette with your clothes on.

Bucket list item checked. Count me in.

[cvette98pacecar]

Gentlemen, I have a came up with a few different shirts to commemorate the mountain run. Please let me know your thoughts.

I want to go with the same design as last year. Just change the names on the tree.