EOM - Maggie Valley Most Excellent!

[FJRMGM]

I know there is a thread for this but for you slackers who have never attended EOM at Maggie Valley NC you are missing out on some of the best riding in the eastern USA!!

I have seen and been on so many decreasing radius 10-20 mph curves and switchbacks this week they are going to have to surgically remove the grin from my face!

And just mile after mile of 20 mph left-right-left-right curves has you just giggling in your helmet!

And don't even get me started on the scenery!

Sorry, just had to remind you what good riding you missed,

 

[El Toro Joe]

It was a great time...as usual

 

[luvtoride]

Whats that Joe... putting your real picture as your avatar? lol!

& to keep on topic... EOM was great fun again this year. There are absolutely awesome roads in this area. I actually split off from my group on Friday to return to the hotel because I was twistied out... aka tired.

 

[chivvalry]

Sorry I missed it...

 

[FJR Bill]

I'm familiar and love the roads in vicinity of Maggie valley. But what is EOM? That part of NC has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. Many roads have very light traffic too.

Bill

 

[Geezer]

I'm familiar and love the roads in vicinity of Maggie valley. But what is EOM? That part of NC has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. Many roads have very light traffic too.Bill

EOM = Eastern Owners Meeting

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/149898-eom-2013-maggie-valley-nc-20-22-september-2013/

https://www.attacktheroad.com/Concrete5_EOM/

 

[road runner]

Sorry I missed it

 

[BkerChuck]

I wish I could have attended. I was in that area the month before EOM and had a blast riding in that part of the country. I'll be keeping my eyes open for next year's event and seeing if I can get it on my schedule.

 

[rbentnail]

Meh. I hate to say this but as reasonably local folks we've grown weary of the area. It's become too crowded and too commercial when compared to years past. I know it sounds pompous and I don't mean it to, but after you've ridden them a few times the excitement is gone. We long for sights and rides other than the same ol', same ol' and find ourselves traveling further and farther to scratch the itch. But folks who've been there, and understandably excitedly so, from other parts of the country and looked at a map can also understand there's only so many roads to be ridden to get from point A to B, even when going the long way 'round, particularly if you want to go NW-SE.

I'm sincerely happy for all those who came to our fine state and thoroughly enjoyed themselves, we're glad to host you. But from the other side of the road it ain't all that. Sometimes the mindless, relaxed cruising in the flat/sand lands of the eastern parts of the state is so, so nice. We even have a few hills out that way. Unlike Delaware.

 

[chivvalry]

Show me the hottest chick you've ever seen and somewhere someone is tired of f... sleeping with her. Doesn't mean there isn't a waiting line!

 

[leedavis]

Meh. I hate to say this but as reasonably local folks we've grown weary of the area. It's become too crowded and too commercial when compared to years past. I know it sounds pompous and I don't mean it to, but after you've ridden them a few times the excitement is gone. We long for sights and rides other than the same ol', same ol' and find ourselves traveling further and farther to scratch the itch. But folks who've been there, and understandably excitedly so, from other parts of the country and looked at a map can also understand there's only so many roads to be ridden to get from point A to B, even when going the long way 'round, particularly if you want to go NW-SE.
I'm sincerely happy for all those who came to our fine state and thoroughly enjoyed themselves, we're glad to host you. But from the other side of the road it ain't all that. Sometimes the mindless, relaxed cruising in the flat/sand lands of the eastern parts of the state is so, so nice. We even have a few hills out that way. Unlike Delaware.

I agree, it's fun to check out different areas of the country but are you serious? Within my dayride reach from Lenoir there's 30,000+ sq miles of mountain roads and scenery to explore. I couldn't ride and see it all in a lifetime. The "we" you reference as being bored with it all sure doesn't include anyone I know around here.

 

[majicmaker]

Until I get sick and tired of it, I'll keep going back for more. Then I'll hit the Ozarks.

 

[majicmaker]

I agree, it's fun to check out different areas of the country but are you serious? Within my dayride reach from Lenoir there's 30,000+ sq miles of NC mountain roads and scenery to explore. I couldn't ride and see it all in a lifetime. The "we" you reference as being bored with it all sure doesn't include anyone I know around here.

It a personality / frame of mind type of thing, Lee. I know people who live in paradise (Hawaii) and are bored shitless with there lives. They can't wait to get out of there. I don't understand it but, it happens everywhere.

 

[Geezer]

There are many other FJR rallies throughout the year and each one has a unique set of roads and character that make it worth riding to. EOM is traditionally in the Smoky and Blueridge mountains because there is a lot of good riding there and the other parts of the country with good riding are being covered by these other rallies. No way I'm going to EOM for the "mindless, relaxed cruising in the flat/sand lands of the eastern parts of the state". I can go to Kansas for that and get the added excitement of high velocity crosswinds.

 

[FJR Bill]

If one really gets to know the roads or does a detail map search, there are countless remote roads in the NC mountains that are virtually traffic free. The main roads everybody is familiar with, the gap, 129/28 etc do have traffic but there are so many other choices. If I knew about the event I would have attended this year. I'll be watching for the next gathering.

Bill

 

[extrememarine]

I accept your challenge - I will continue to return to your great state and ride every twisty mountain road I can find until I'm sick of them.

Should only take me another 10-15 years.

Then there's eastern TN. And North Georgia. And western VA, and West Virginia...

 

[08FJR4ME]

Route 64 east, 107 & 281 heading south all good roads. Stay out of the tourist towns and you can't go wrong. All though I feel a call to go out west I will go back to NC anytime.

Dave

 

[rbentnail]

I figured everyone would take the post the wrong way but when you've been driving/riding the same ol', same ol' for 30+ yrs they kinda lose their excitement. Tack on the construction, tourists and sprawl and you can imagine the boredom...

 

[wheatonFJR]

I figured everyone would take the post the wrong way but when you've been driving/riding the same ol', same ol' for 30+ yrs they kinda lose their excitement. Tack on the construction, tourists and sprawl and you can imagine the boredom...

Sounds like you need to head out west to Calif. if yer bored with those local roads. That's all I got. I hope to spend the next 30s getting to where you are now...running them so much that you are bored. By that time, the bucket can be kicked and I will be done.