Fort Loudoun State Historic Area

Fort Loudoun State Historic Area lies just southeast of Vonore, Tennessee on hwy 360.

I found it interresting that they fly Old Glory, the Tennessee State Flag, and the Union Jack

Inside the wonderful visitor's center there is one of the original canons from the fort. They have lots of artifacts to show what life was like back when this part of the state was concidered the western frontier. The staff does an excellent job of both entertaining visitors and eaducating them. You can watch a couple of movies depicting life in the fort and telling the story of Fort Loudoun.

There are volunteers that depict and interpret what life was life during the 1750's thus giving the visitors a true feeling of the hardships of that day.

Take the time to visit Tennessee's State Parks and learn about all the history and wonders of the Volunteer state.

Ride Safe,

Ronman

Meeting B.B.

I recently had the honor of meeting B.B. I always wondered what B.B. stood for and now I think I know. Could it be Beautiful Becky or Biker Babe? Either way B.B. is a wonderful woman. Dave I have to say you are lucky my friend. It was a joy getting to visit with Becky and her family. Let me say that her parents place looks like something from the pages of Southern Living magazine.

Thanks for the visit Becky,

Ronman

My Tisha

Perhaps you’ve noticed I’ve been a bit slow in posting lately. Well you will see that was for a very good reason. For the past six weeks or so I’ve been getting to know someone very special. I want to introduce her to y’all so that you will come to know her too. This wonderful woman has already become addicted to riding. In fact she asked me yesterday why everyone on earth didn’t ride.

It’s been a long time since I had a steady passenger on Doll Baby but I think it will be even longer before I don’t have one. What started as a budding friendship blossomed into an amazing relationship. Oh and this will be a first too in that she took this picture of us. I took all the other photographs posted on my blog. Hopefully she’s going to be taking some great shots during our rides as well.

Without further delay allow me to introduce my woman to you. Meet Tisha everyone.


Ride safe,

Ronman

Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Tellico Plains Tennessee is a wonderful destination. There are no bad routes into this little motorcycle Mecca. This wonderful little town lies at the western end of the Cherohala Skyway. In fact you can ride the famed Tail of the Dragon US 129, the Cherohala Skyway, the Foothills Parkway and Hwy 360 all in one day. That’s what my friend Dino, Marina and myself did on our trip there.

When you visit Tellico Plains you must stop in the local motorcycle outfitter. Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters is one of those shops you just enjoy visiting. Check out there website at http://www.tellicomoto.com/. I found a pair of gloves that are exactly what I’ve been looking for. The selection is great. Granted this isn’t a leather shop, but they have tons of riding gear and accessories. I’m certain you can find something you need if you visit them.

The three of us were getting a bit hungry so we asked the owner for a suggestion as to some good food. He was kind enough to call over to Tellico Grains and see if they would stay open for us long enough to eat. I have to tell you that we had the best Rueben sandwiches ever. These were some more kind of powerful good. For dessert I devoured a carrot cake muffin that was nothing short of heavenly. Dino and Marina had a huge cookie that must have been just as good because it didn’t take them anytime to make it disappear.
Riding in East Tennessee is something everyone should do. The scenery and roads are a motorcycle enthusiast’s dream. You most certainly can find some amazing out of the way treasures of your own as well. I can’t wait to get back over there myself. In fact I plan on taking a ride over to Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters in the near future to pick up some more riding gear.

Ride Safe,

Ronman

Vonore to Tellico Plains via Hwy 360

Should you ever get over into East Tennessee you really must ride down Hwy 360. Traveling from Vonore down to Tellico Plains on this jewel is an absolute delight.

The scenic farmland nestled into the foothills of the Smoky Mountains is simply amazing. I saw this field I knew I needed to stop and share the view. This doesn’t begin to show the beauty of this place. I hope these photographs will wet your appetite.

Ronman

Port Royal State Park with Spydie

There is nothing quite like waking to the sound of a thundering V-Twin coming up your street. You see my good friend Spydie was on the way down today so that we could get a little scooter time in together. For one reason or another we hadn’t been able to take a ride.

Now I’m not exactly known for having the cleanest bike around although I have been doing better lately. How great of a friend is it that will rinse your bike off for you after you wash her so that you can get ready to ride? Spydie is a class act all the way.

It was determined that we’d ride up to Port Royal State Park for the start of our ride. Port Royal is located northeast of Clarksville, Tennessee near the town of Adams. Perhaps you’ve heard of Adams before. It is well known for a witch that haunted the Bell family many years ago. Even “Old Hickory” himself had a run in with her. For those of you who don’t know who that is……..Andrew Jackson….president of the United States.

This part of the country is big time farm land. We even passed an Amish couple in their buggy. Soon we had reached Russellville, Kentucky and took a break. I really wanted to ride up to Owensboro with Spydie but I knew that time wasn’t gonna allow it today. Soon I was headed south down US 431 through some great wheat fields and old barns. I just had to grab a photograph or two so y’all could enjoy the view as well.

All in all this wasn’t any monumental ride but an extremely enjoyable one nonetheless. By the time I made my way back into the garage I had clicked off 247 miles for the day. These little day jaunts always seem to be filled with tons of great memories.

Ronman

Steve The Stud!

As you can see Steve is one more kinda chick magnet.