Deal's Gap Warning

Letter from a Motorcyclist reader:

This is a heads up for all you lucky motorcyclist that plan on doing the gap. This is a posting by the local police of a pending action. At least they are nice enough to let you know, so if you get tagged don't cry about it.

Nick Zarras, Captain, USAF Ret
2001 Honda VFR Rider From Las Vegas NV

Posted by TNHP officer Cagle on his myspace page

"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU ALL OUT"

posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain in the knoxville district which covers blount

county------ he has already told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be impounded--- --I am telling you this because i am trying to put the word out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else can find out can pass this along---it will benefit

everybody--- -----feel free to copy and past this and let everyone know-------if you get caught up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along for everybody's sake-----we are not just going to come up from the bottom like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will be a joint effort with blount county and the THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders came from Nashville Headquarters- --we have a complete brand new higher ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your friends a heads up.......... SIGNED... .......Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division---- (don't come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"  

It looks very serious. I see that the problem on back roads, gaps and passes is exactly the same wherever you ride, it does not mind if you are in Europe or in the States.
I am thinking of start playing Golf, but ... I really rather to be the ball.

Alf.  

THAT is a brilliant plan to drive away the ONLY tourism money that comes into that area!!! I assure you, there are actually plenty of roads as good, if not better, in the nearby area that will keep you away from the good Kommandant!! Unfortunately, I'm not a follow the map kind of guy, I'm a "wonder what's down this road kind of guy." Maybe someone can post alternatives in the appropriate section.
I'm sure I've buzzed some geriatrics on their way to Indian Reservation bingo on my several trips to the Dragon. I also know when we've gone in the past, we've dumped a BUNCH of cash into the area --- Maybe the good folks in Arkansas would like our money instead?
Seriously, why can't they be like Daytona,where, as long as you're not being a total squidly moron, leaves bikers alone. Because they realize that,hey, if we treat these people like garbage, they won't come back and spend money