Back from Star Days 2010

[dynodon]

The wife and I on separate bikes did 1200+ miles round trip for Star Days this year. Our first Star Days and we had a great time. Lots of nice people, the event was well organized, although the banquet ran WAY long and we left early to get a good spot by the pool for late night talk.

 

We did some exploring on Wednesday and went up Signal Mountain. All the fun roads of Lookout mountain without all the tourist traffic. Went up Route 8/127, and that was fun, but the GPS found what the locals call the "W's". Actually called W road. Look it up on Google. All the thrills of the Dragon without the crazy crotch rockets, but a lot shorter.

 

Sticky Fingers BBQ got our vote for best food of the trip, the dry rub ribs were the best I have ever had.

 

The Tennessee Railroad Museum was a fun time, the short train ride includes a lot of history and you can run around the train, hang out on the very back of the cars outside or stick your head out the window without getting yelled at! Just don't hang out too far through the tunnel, only 15" of clearance! Best $15 we spent on the vacation. Highly recommended.

 

Others in our group enjoyed the aquarium, and several went to the actual Dragon.

 

Only downside was it was HOT HOT HOT. but then it is the South in July, what do you expect?

 

We found the locals to be helpful and friendly, and plan to visit Chattanooga again soon, maybe outside of the main tourist season and when it is cooler!

 

Hope everyone made it there and back OK.

[IdahoRon]

Wish I could have been there. Glad you had a good time.

Last year in Billings, MT was my first Star Days. I'm hoping to go again next year.

Good Luck & Good Riding

Ron