Labor Day Weekend in WNC: Asheville and Big Bradley Falls

Photos and article by fastFred Ruddock

While it was raining all weekend on the coast the mountains were pleasant and cool. Saturday was spent riding and seeing a few sights in and around Asheville. Saturday afternoon several legislative warriors rode to GRCMMCC and we discussed issues facing South Carolina bikers and the current funding options for rider education. The meeting of the minds lasted late into the night. We also enjoyed a few choice high gravity beers I had purchased during my visit to the city.

Sunday we relaxed in the river's cool waters while we talked of more motorcycle related subjects and a sprinkling of politics. Cliff and Ralph did a lot of grilling over the course of the three day weekend. We moved a lot of stones too. Monday four of us took an extreme hike to Big Bradley and a mountain overlook. There was one tense moment while scaling a rock face along Cove Creek. Next GRCMMCC visit to Big Bradley will likely be taken along an easier path.

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