Roads & Trails 2016

My first trip out of state with my 2016 Kawasaki KLR650 will be in three weeks as I head up to Stecoah, North Carolina for the second leg of the 2016 Roads & Trails Rally Series sponsored by the Christian Motorcycle Association ("CMA") (April 8-10). This particular leg of the rally used to be called Slaying the Dragon as it covers the area around the Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap in Robbinsville, North Carolina. I've always heard that the dual sporting trails were excellent in that area; now I'll get to see first hand.

Headquarters for the event will be the Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge in Stecoah, North Carolina. Although Ironhorse is a popular resort, I've never been or stayed there. I've reserved a camping plot with an electrical outlet so I can run a space heater in my tent. Early April in North Carolina is going to be cold. In fact, I probably shouldn't be surprised to see snow.