Atlanta Motorcycle Schools Tours
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Two-day Scenic Mountain Tour |
$100.00
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$600.00  |
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Two-day Adventure Motorcycle Tour |
$100.00
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$600.00 |
October 17-18, 2009
Saturday-Sunday
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Additional cost for a passenger sharing the same
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$100.00
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Tours—Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is required of the motorcyclist? |
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Scenic Mountain Tour
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The tour will begin Saturday morning in Dahlonega, GA—the
site of Georgia’s first (and only, so far) gold rush.
This epic era is chronicled in the historic Lumpkin County
Courthouse, now preserved on the town square as a museum,
and surrounded by an afternoon’s worth of shops and galleries
to browse should you arrive sufficiently early to so treat
yourself.
A Mapquest search shows our journey to Bryson City as a 104-mile
trip drivable in approximately 2.6 hours. Obviously, Mapquest
does not search for ideal motorcycle routes from “A”
to “B”. We think we have crafted a much more intriguing
day!
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Tour Guide Pete—on the “Road to Nowhere”
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Rather than the direct route, we will enjoy roads
with character, with scenery and road characteristics chosen
to maximize the riding pleasure for an experienced motorcyclist’s
first visit to this area. At the higher elevations, the fall
colors will be peaking. Starting at the southern end of the
Blue Ridge Mountains, we will crisscross the famous Appalachian
Trail several times as we make our way northward into North
Carolina. This is a route chosen for people who think a motorcycle
should be leaned over, but the pace of the ride will never exceed
the comfort level of the group. |
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The scenery is spectacular!
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Rest stops have been selected at frequent intervals
to allow for photographs, changes of riding apparel, and—well,
you know—resting. Geographic, historic and biological items
of interest will be shared with the participants. A lunch stop
will showcase southern cuisine at its finest, but not so heavy
as to interfere with the afternoon’s riding. |
Walking the Road to No Where |
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The Nantahala Forest is our afternoon playground, with more
gaps, curves, and lake views, culminating in a breathtaking
run through the Nantahala Gorge. We then settle in for a final
cool-down ride on a magnificent divided four-lane scenic highway
which skirts the southeastern face of the Smokey Mountains.
In Bryson City, we’ve booked lodging early to insure
our pick of the best.
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Cold Springs Country Inn |
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Group at Bridal Veil Falls
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Sunday’s return would be a waste if we
simply ran the movie backwards and followed our breadcrumbs
home. Not a chance! There are too many fine roads begging
to be explored. Suffice to say, the ride back to Dahlonega
will have the same characteristics as Saturday’s route,
but with as much difference in roads as the atlas allows.
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Adventure Motorcycle Tour
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Atlanta Motorcycle School is now offering a new riding experience
designed especially for riders of bikes which fall into the
class known as “adventure bikes.” Triumph Tigers,
BMW GS models, KLR650’s, Suzuki V-Stroms, Honda Transalps—unkindly
dubbed the SUV’s of the motorcycle world, the uninitiated
often look at these bikes and ask, “What’s the point?”
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Laura on her Honda Transalp |
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We’ve got the answer! If you own one of these great
bikes, you’re in luck.
Let us guide you on a two-day scamper through northeast Georgia,
western North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee which will mix
pavement and unpavement in a way that entwines well-maintained
gravel roads with deliciously twisty back roads. While we
might explore a scenic dead-end or two just for the fun of
riding beside a trout stream, the objective will be to show
riders new to this genre how to string together gravel roads
which actually go somewhere.
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difficulty rates between 2 and 4. Where it might help, we will
do a little coaching on techniques you may find helpful. While
unpaved, these roads will be no rougher than could be managed
in a 2-wheel drive pickup with decent ground clearance—no
rocky boulders to jump; no bottomless mud holes; no Evel Knievel
capers required—but you might have to wash your bike when
you get home. For sure, the scenery will be other than what
you’re accustomed to seeing from the Interstate. |
Difficulty Rating—between 2 and 4
Fun Rating—between 9 and 10! |
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Donnie relaxing at day’s end. |
On the roads we travel, we can’t promise
a gourmet lunch either day. Noon may find us so far off the
beaten path we’ll be lucky to find a Bubba-store for a
big orange drink and a Moon Pie, but we ’ll make it up
at supper. Overall miles won’t be killer, but we suspect
you’ll be ready to crawl off the bike by day’s end
both days and sleep like a baby. |
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For these reasons, we don’t recommend the smaller dual-sport
bikes, which usually don’t have the all-day comfort or
fuel range for a tour like this. We also will discourage bringing
a standard street machine. If you aren’t sure of your
bike or your own abilities, give us a call.
For some extra help in developing off-road skills, check
out our DS-202 Adventure Sport Riding
for the Street Rider or the MSF Dirt Bike Course offered
by Honda
Rider Education.
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Some days you just make a big splash! |
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Group at Bridal Veil Falls
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Riding under Bridal Veil Fallsr |
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Group at Bald River Falls
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One of many scenic roads on the tour |
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Group at Lake Hiawassee
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One of many scenic roads on the tour |
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Group at Buck Bald
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Tallulah River Water Crossing |
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Group at Richard Russell Skyway
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First AMS Adventure Tour |
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Awaiting Departure—Toosy’s
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Tour Group—Resting on GA Rt 76 |
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| Tour Deposit $100—Fee $600.00 | Click
for Sign-up | Tour Guides
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What is the payment and refund policy?
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 A $100.00 nonrefundable
deposit is due upon booking.
Balance is due
60 days prior to tour date.
Balances are
refundable for cancellations made prior to 30 days.
Additional cost
for a passenger sharing the same room is $100. |
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What does the tour fee include?
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Lunch each
day.
Dinner for
each overnight stay.
Breakfast following
each overnight stay.
Lodging—normally
single occupancy.
Riding some
of the very best roads in the area.
Interesting
tidbits of local history.
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What is required of the motorcyclist?
We strongly recommend full, protective gear for these tours, as
well as all of your riding. We wear it!
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Valid motorcycle
license.
Mechanically
sound motorcycle with good tires and quiet exhaust (no straight/open
pipes).
Adventure Tours
require Adventure Sport motorcycles (see tour description for details).
Current motorcycle
insurance.
Medical insurance.
DOT helmet—full
face preferred.
Long, sleeved
shirt or jacket. One or two pieced riding suits preferred.
Long pants. Jeans
allowed, riding pants preferred.
Full fingered
gloves. Leather preferred.
Over-the-ankle
boots.
Rain suits as
appropriate.
Cold weather
gear as appropriate.
Saddlebags or
luggage for motorcycle.
Passengers should
be dressed in the same manner as the motorcycle operator.
We recommend
watching the weather channel to determine the appropriate gear to
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