Deals Gap — Local services in Snowbird Community

Now, I will start this section with the preface that I’ve been told by many bikers over the years that The Tail of the Dragon is one of the most challenging roads around, earning it the title as one of the top motorcycle meccas of the world.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed.

Don’t get me wrong, it was a beautiful, fun ride through the hills, but it wasn’t as challenging as it was hyped up to be.

But, ya know… I did also grow up in the backwoods of Southern West Virginia, where you had to be careful because in some spots part of the road had slid off the side of the hill.

For an inexperienced rider, yes, it’s a major challenge. Talerider, being a flatlander from Oklahoma, took it slow and steady while I zipped ahead, having fun for a bit before one of my squirrels reminded me he was back there, so I’d slow down and enjoy the view for a bit while he caught up.

The other thing to watch out for are the super cars and crotch rockets trying to prove something. Luckily, it wasn’t too crowded on Monday, and it made for a very...

It's hard to rate this place. If you're there because your GPS lead you, in the middle of the night, to a living nightmare of Twighlight-zone esq twists and turns that never end, and it seems as if you might be in hell, ( eh- hem) then no stars. Now, if you're a thrill seeker that wants the ride of a lifetime on a dangerous mountain road that's claimed many other thrill seekers lives, well then, you're gonna love it. Have fun, I'll be...

Deals Gap Resort is in the perfect location on 129 in NC. The general store has everything you think it would from shirts, decals and patches, mugs and lots more. The restaurant has seating facing the parking lot to watch bikes and cars roll in and out while you eat your meal. The food itself is actually pretty good and staff...