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Devil's Triangle

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Yes, I rode it.  Guilty as charged! Mid-March, and the weather is perfect this Friday the 14th. After some overnight rain, the road is dry, and I'm craving some fresh air. So, I saddled up my Road Glide and headed East to explore a new area near Knoxville and Oak Ridge. #Slackertime! A few sprinkles on the way, but nothing to worry about. The ride on US-70 was mostly uneventful, but TN-298 was a great warm-up for the adventure ahead. Everyone raves about "The Dragon," but today, I decided to tackle the " Devil's Triangle " for my day trip. Petros, TN, is the starting point for TN-116; I made a brief stop at the " Brushy Mountain Penitentiary ." nearby. I'll have to return when it's open again – the "paranormal" warning sounds intriguing!  Unfortunately, the Brushy Mountain Distillery was closed too, so that's another reason to come back. TN-116 was totally worth it, with its twists, turns, hairpins, and stunning scenery. It...
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From the Geeky Corner...360 Video

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Finally  got around to put together some GoPro Max footage I collected back in 2023, from our trip to the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival.  This is as basic as it gets, with just some basic trimming of video clips, snapping them together in Adobe Premiere Pro, and export them to YouTube. I can say that the process itself has improved quite a bit (mostly stability of the GoPro Player app to "Reframe"), and I'm sure I'm going to take that camera out a bit more this year.  Not sure it works on your desktop browser (it did for me); on your phone, you should be able to "look around" by moving your phone or use the arrows on the top left. It's most fun watching it on a VR headset though. Bring the "Settings" up to 4k for best quality.  Let me know your thoughts!
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6584 Miles of Summer - Recap

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 After the trip is before the trip. For starters - I'm curious and would love to hear your feedback on the content you have read the past posts; thoughts on the videos (time warp or standard?), photos and content. Let me know. the 2025 season is coming up :-) It's been a fantastic experience, many memories made on this trip. Quite a few coind collected along the way (and while not the only reason to go the extra mile, it's a great way to explore some cool and interesting spots).  " 50 Rides, 1 Nation " .... and the " 10 for 24 " on this ride. Now in the 2025 riding season, let's see what will be next. Daytona Bike Week sounds intriguing, now I'm fairly close to ride there for a short looksie. It's the 85th anniversary of the Sturgis Rally . Steel Horse Rally is also "nearby". the " Homecoming " has to take a back seat. And then weaving in some of the " 15 for 25 " location challenges - Decisions, decisions.... ...
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN, USA
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6000 Miles of Summer - Day 11

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  Batesville (MS) to Murfreesboro (TN) 570 mi                                                                                                                                                                   August 7th, 2024 One final time on this trip: load the liners and tour pack, fill the cooler with ice, swear while trying to sync Android Auto to the BoomBox, dial in some tunes… then fire up the bike… wakey-wakey, guys! Flat as a pancake here, easy rolling on backroads to the “ Gateway of the Blues ” ...
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Location: Metropolis, IL, USA
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6000 Miles of Summer - Day 10

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  Bridge City (TX) to Batesville (MS) 530 mi                                                                                                                                                                   August 6th, 2024 The day begins at dawn as I cross the bridge into Port Arthur (TX) . The horizon isn't filled with stars but with the glow of refineries. Despite the early hour, the traffic is intense, and my goal is to escape it as quickly and safely as possible. The moment I cross the state line into...
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Location: Natchez, MS 39120, USA
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6000 Miles of Summer - Day 9

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  Weatherford (TX) to Bridge City (TX) 700 mi                                                                                                                                                                        August 5th, 2024 Texas is a massive state. With a short detour into Oklahoma and Arkansas, today’s ride will take me all the way south to the Gulf Coast... and I’m still in Texas. So far, my experience has been a mixed bag – some fun encounters, but mostly pretty boring. If I had to...
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Location: Bridge City, TX, USA
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6000 Miles of Summer - Day 8

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  Day 8 - Big Bend National Park (TX) to Weatherford (TX) (705 mi)                                                                                                                                                                                     August 4th, 2024 Alright, this one's going to be a long haul. Skipping breakfast and hitting the road early to catch that epic sunrise. Thunderstorms crashed the party last night, so the roads are probably soa...
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Location: Texas, USA
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