Tag: northgeorgia
Concord Covered Bridge, Smyrna, GA
Concord Covered Bridge, Smyrna, GA. This bridge is in active traffic use. Built in 1872, believed to have replaced an older bridge built in 1840. Part of my #GrandTourofGeorgia rides. A good bridge to... Read More
RideLog 20200426 | Escape to Burnt Mountain
Miles covered: 117mile Weather: Dry, Overcast 64°F ~ 55°F (18°C ~ 12°C) Georgia started a slow exit from the (limited) Lockdown with a ‘soft’ opening of many ‘essential’ bu... Read More
Fitts & Patterson Store, Marble Hill, GA | Of days gone by
On my New Year’s day ride, I rode through a small town called Marble Hill, in Pickens County, GA. A good section of asphalt as you travel along GA Hwy 53 towards the town of Tate. This is and of... Read More
RideLog 20200101 | The January 1 New Year’s Day Ride
Miles covered: 72 Weather: Clear, 55°F ( 13°C ) I was hoping for a warmer afternoon to put in my anticipated January 1 ride. With 55°F and clear skies, the low temperature was not a deterrent in an... Read More
Two Yamaha SuperTeneres & a KTM
When two Teneres and a KTM decide to go out for a Saturday morning ride to eat, we end up 130 miles away, via a highway and some excellent byeways, at Tellico Kats Deli. A perfect spot to rest the but... Read More
The Foolhardy Get Wet Ride
May 20, 2018 Sunday Start ODO: 2480 End ODO: 2540 Miles covered: 60miles Weather: Overcast, high 70s – low 80s One sometimes enjoys a good Saturday night with friends. One then has to wait for t... Read More
Solo Runabout
May 19, 2018 Saturday Miles covered: 50miles Weather: Bright, high 70s, light clouds Right through the week, the weather forecast showed that the weekend was more or less washed out by rain. The Gears... Read More