(8Daytona8 @ Oct. 01 2006,22:59)
FYI you'll only be sitting, depending on what time of day you get to Asheville. And if you take the I26 & I40 junction. If it's between about 3-6PM=your guaranteed to sit.
I26 will most likely be your quickest route to Asheville, as far as roads go.
Now if you don't mind some twisty scenic roads. They most definitely won't be any quicker. Will have to allow even more time. And you better be on new tires. Because your in the middle of some National Forests. At the bottom of their mountains.
But you won't find any better views
Research Marietta, SC>HWY 11>HWY 276 will take you to Brevard, NC. Or you could go up to Walhalla, NC>towards Cashier, NC>then through Brevard, NC. Keep in mind a couple of these roads are in construction-especially in SC. But you won't find any other roads, besides the Dragon. That are more fun!
Either hit me up or Vman on directions & such. I would ride with you. But the Busa's in the shop for the next 2 months...
So yes change your tire, before you get here.
Also consider the Blue Ridge Parkway(a few potholes in that area) to get around the I26 & I40 junction.
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I'll probably have to visit the bike shop up there with my luck! I bought a set of wheels with tires last night (on site) but i doubt they will get here in time to do me any good. I leave on the 6th. BTW LOL i have over a 1/2" strip on the R and a bit less on the L. No good corners here other than lefts one can hang if the traffic allows. The scrubbing is thanks to the crap dirty road I have to go on to the job. Which was to be paved a year ago. 
and the tire held up great. Was a bit to smooth for the wet roads that was up there the past few days, but made it up, around the Dragon, and back! over 1700 miles! 5200m on it now. I won't do it again! It was on my mind the whole trip!!!
