- Take 2 - Since unpredictable weather forced us off in a different direction, I would like to try our Blue Ridge Parkway ride again this week and plan on eating at LuLu’s on Main in Sylva, NC. Hope you can join me. Dan
Trip Advisor - Lulu's on Main
- It was a hot morning, so a ride on the much cooler Parkway sounded like a great idea. Those that ventured out to ride along with Dan were Gadget, Len, David D., me, Russ, Pat, Bill, and OG Bob. Dan opted to hit the Parkway before lunch, so we made our way to Hwy 215 and scooted up the mountain. As we rode along, we were passed by 4 other riders that zoomed by us like we were a bunch of old retirees. I guess they were in a hurry to get on the Blue Ridge. The temps were refreshingly cooler at the higher elevation. We stopped at the Richland Overlook, elevation 6,053 feet, and took in the spectacular view. Russ took some great photos, including the one below. We got back on the bikes and drove into Sylva where Sue had called ahead to LuLu's and a table was waiting. Dan led us down Hwy 107 toward home and that's when the real excitement occurred. After crossing over on Wigginton and turning south on Hwy 130, Dan (aka - Running Bear??) encountered a juvenile bear in his lane. The bear decided to bolt on across the road just as Dan started to move around him and was greeted by Dan's front tire. Dan kept control of the bike and the bear kept running across the road. It took the bear a couple tries to get up the embankment, but he did disappear into the woods. I know Dan had mentioned he had never seen a bear in the area, but this is definitely not how you want to see your first bear. Fortunately, because this group is made up of good, safe riders, there were no serious consequences. Wow!! What a ride, and still another great day on two wheels. Steve
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| Photo by Russ |
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| A larger version of the actual bear Dan hit...... |
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| This is how Dan describes the bear he encountered...... |
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