Old RR bed Loop

[thinwater]

I ran this ride three times to get to this version, editing the route each time.  This is a Light Dual Sport ride, no water crossings, good for cooler weather or just after downpours.  Passes Delina and the Sunchaser Market in Flat Creek TN which is a gas station with a cafe inside and 100% nonethanol gas.  I call it Old RR Bed Rd Loop because I started it at the end of Old RR Bed Rd. 

I posted one of the scout rides for this in the Alabama Dual Sport section and everyone was hindered elsewhere.  https://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=4145.0

The surprises you find on an explore ride!  Some of this is favorites above Delina but in a different orientation.  A lot of new and new dirt was found.  The loop is 4.2 hours if ran continuous, and you know that doesn't happen so with breaks every hour-ish and lunch in between this would take up a full day.
https://youtu.be/UfsCM0MmCCs

[Nice Goat]

That is some beautiful country riding!

[klaviator]

Great Video!  I'm looking forward to riding that loop sometime.

[2372ighost]

I think that would be a great all day ride during daylight savings time!!

[Sweeper]

Looks like a great day! Count me in.


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[Guidedawg]

Now that looks like some mighty fine countryside exploration; thanks for putting that video (and route) together and sharing!

The bottle chapel looked particularly interesting.

[thinwater]

The bottle chapel looked particularly interesting.

The Flat Creek Bottle Chapel is private, but they have a FB page and you can schedule a visit.  I just happened to stop to take picture from the rd and the lady was working her flowerbeds and motioned me on in.  I asked if I could take close pictures and got volunteered for the guided tour :D     Just FYI if you want to go see it. 

[thinwater]

Another round on the same loop, it got cut short due to rain but we managed to get home just damp not drenched.  It was a successful ride.
https://youtu.be/eJYXgBJWyq4

[TN_twowheeladdict]

Man Thinwater, your giving away all our Tennessee secrets!   ;D

When I am in an area with traffic I long to be back in the hills of Tennessee riding the mostly deserted roads. 

[thinwater]

I'm not giving it away, people had to suffer riding with me to find it. :D  And I haven't been upping the traffic by placing it on gravelmaps.  The best way to enjoy them is get out there and look for them, what a surprise I had the first time I went down those nice ones!

[rider_marc]

Dog barking at a camel! That's not a normal encounter!  :D

I ran this ride three times to get to this version, editing the route each time.  This is a Light Dual Sport ride, no water crossings, good for cooler weather or just after downpours.  Passes Delina and the Sunchaser Market in Flat Creek TN which is a gas station with a cafe inside and 100% nonethanol gas.  I call it Old RR Bed Rd Loop because I started it at the end of Old RR Bed Rd. 

I posted one of the scout rides for this in the Alabama Dual Sport section and everyone was hindered elsewhere.  https://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=4145.0

The surprises you find on an explore ride!  Some of this is favorites above Delina but in a different orientation.  A lot of new and new dirt was found.  The loop is 4.2 hours if ran continuous, and you know that doesn't happen so with breaks every hour-ish and lunch in between this would take up a full day.
https://youtu.be/UfsCM0MmCCs