Back Of The Dragon Welcome Center And History Of Road

We visited the Back of the Dragon area by Tazewell, Virginia, and I stopped in to talk with Larry, the founder of the Back of the Dragon. Larry and I did a walkaround of the Back of the Dragon welcome center and talked about the history of the Back of the Dragon. What a great story. If you haven't done it yet, plan a trip around this incredible motorcycle road. You won't be disappointed. 32 miles, 438 curves, and 3500 elevation.
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[@shable1436]

Cool place, cool ppl, and had a great time playing on stage there, thanks for the hospitality from a guitar player who closed the season

[@Broncoride]

That’s so cool. Love that place. Appreciate the comment

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

We've ridden the Tail twice but never the back of the dragon, Great history from the man himself. Planning on riding it this summer, if all goes well. Great interview Colin. U.S. Navy

[@Broncoride]

Nice on the Navy. You two will really enjoy this road.

[@bobnelson2499]

Colin, even though I watched you producing this, it is beyond words. Superb and thank you for sharing this.

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Bob and it was a pleasure talking with you.

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Excellent Job Colin. I’m hoping since there were 50+ motovloggers there we can give a boost to the area with our videos. Had a blast hanging with you and Jack.

[@Broncoride]

I see you made a cameo in this. Great meeting you Pete.

[@HarleyDayRider]

Pete, it was also nice riding with you and your wife I never thought that would happen. And it was even more fun just sitting and talking for a couple hours at the Back Of The Dragon Welcome Center.

[@motorcycleden]

Wow! What a big difference from when we were there!! Awesome story and what a great guy! They really did thad place up right👍

[@johngilbert1047]

The new Welcome Center is worth going back, dontcha think?

[@motorcycleden]

@@johngilbert1047 absolutely!

[@Broncoride]

Amazing how they transformed an empty shell into this.

[@BoDean52]

What a great story and interview

[@Broncoride]

Thanks my friend

[@BD_Rider]

Tremendous job 👏 with this! We had a blast down in Tazewell at the Back of the Dragon. Bummed we couldn't meet you down there. Hope to meet up with you another time Colin!

[@Broncoride]

There were many people I didn’t get a chance to meet either. You think it would have been easy, right? Definitely on meeting another time.

[@mikec1254]

Great Video, we go to the area every Sept ride all over TN,NC, and VA we do all the named roads and a bunch we found by getting lost.

[@Broncoride]

Those are the best. I got lost leaving the area and I’m glad I did. Tons of great riding.

[@therealjackieboy6514]

I am not sure how to say it other than Excellent. Thank you!!

[@Broncoride]

Thank you my friend

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Heck of a story there Brother, it sounds like you found the right guy to talk to, 💯👊🏽😎

[@Broncoride]

I just asked who could tell me about the history and they pointed me to him. 😎

[@TyFromTennessee]

Great video! That shop was so cool and I can’t wait to go back. Plus that iPour system was off the chain. Thanks for the beers sir!!!

[@Broncoride]

I’ve never seen the IPour before. That was very cool.

[@johngilbert1047]

Wow, Larry should comp you some merchandise for the business this video is going to draw. Great job! You really captured the whole experience of being there.

[@Broncoride]

Haha. I just held the camera. Larry was amazing.

[@MikeGratis]

Very nice overview and interesting to hear from the man who started it. My 91 year old Uncle Joe & I will be heading there in a couple of weeks.... :-)

[@Broncoride]

You guys will have fun there. Their food they have there is quite tasty.

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

That was a great place to hang out, I wish that I would have tasted some of the beer. Jawbone sounds like blast! Excellent interview. Larry thank you for your Service 🇺🇸🖤💙🖤

[@Broncoride]

The beer or beers were really tasty. Have to love the IPour system. Larry was so awesome to talk with.

[@SinisterClutch]

Outstanding video. Love the history and how Larry’s vision came to life. When I stopped to pick up a souvenir I had no idea how nice it was. Definitely an eye opener. Well done sir. Take care🤙

[@Broncoride]

Thanks brother. Very cool to meet you too. Great place to hang out.

[@MotoMengy]

Awesome video Colin! I prefer the Back of the Dragon over the more famous Tail of the Dragon too, I feel it's just more fun for riding and much more scenic.

[@Broncoride]

The scenery is outstanding

[@Twin-Cam-John]

Fantastic story. Thank you for sharing.

[@Broncoride]

Thank you John.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Awesome! Did not know of this road but now on the bucket list.

[@Broncoride]

It’s a great road for sure.

[@MinnowMoto]

Great job. This is awesome, can not wait to get there.

[@Broncoride]

Great guy.

[@skys_limit73]

That was awesome! Thanks alot

[@Broncoride]

Thank you

[@kencorsnitz2348]

That's awesome. Thank you Larry and thank you Broncoride.

[@Broncoride]

Appreciate that Ken.

[@HarleyDayRider]

This was a top-notch interview from one of the most famous interviewers on KZbin. I was amazed to see interviewing equipment you brought on this trip it was like you had this in mind when you left the house. And yes the second interview was better than the first one with better camera angles and lighting. I think you should do a video on the equipment that you used so other KZbinrs can learn from how they can also do great interviews. Larry and Ron are very great hands-on owners of the Back Of The Dragon. Ride Safe

[@Broncoride]

Haha. Shhh, can’t tell people that my lens wasn’t right on first one. I just have a wireless mic set-up so two people can chat and it’s gets recorded on the GoPro. Thanks for a great weekend my friend. Did you spot the HDR cameo?

[@judisheldon5646]

Dang Colin....ai really enjoyed this. Most excellent telling of the story of the who, what, and wherefores. I was really tickled to see it. Thank you for introducing us to THE MAN.

[@Broncoride]

Thank you Judi. What a great guy!

[@BtheRiderPA]

As Always Great Job,

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Bingo.

[@nhmoosemtn6687]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@Broncoride]

Thank you Dana.

[@judisheldon6848]

Glad you did that.

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Judi.

[@MotoByChance]

Such a great story! Love that you were able to interview him. And There are some amazing roads in Bavaria! I need to go back to ride them on a bike.

[@Broncoride]

I’d love to go there too. Would be epic.

[@TobyNorthEN]

Colin this was excellent! I mean this is documentary worthy! Awesome job.

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Toby. I just asked some questions and he showed his passion.

[@PinksAdventures]

That was a great video!...cool insight!...thanks for sharing....stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@Broncoride]

Anytime Pinks.

[@crynsky]

My father was born and raised nearby and I spent many summers in those mountains. Thanks for doing this and I will be riding this next year. RIP Dougie.

[@Broncoride]

RIP to Dougie sir. I’m glad you got to experience the area with him. Enjoy your trip.

[@bigken62]

I wish that was there when I was there Grate Video

[@Broncoride]

Thank you Ken.

[@bobnelson2499]

This is probably one of the best VLOGS you've done. Again AWESOME work.

[@Broncoride]

Thank you my friend.

[@mikegunsallus7387]

Excellent video thanks for sharing

[@Broncoride]

Thank you Mike.

[@ron5184]

Wow! Very Cool. I heard of this just did not know where it was. I've done the Tail twice so gonna put this on the list. Well done. Thanks!!

[@Broncoride]

Well worth it. I like the Tail but this road is one of the better ones for sure.

[@TexRider]

very cool place

[@Broncoride]

Thanks my friend. You’d love it.

[@cmmoto]

awesome story

[@Broncoride]

Appreciate that my friend.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Wow, that was such a cool story 👍

[@Broncoride]

The things you can learn talking to people. Good guy.

[@jeffrice7179]

Very cool

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Jeff.

[@Ron_C]

That is awesome! Makes me happy to see successful veterans! He's built a nice business and a great service for folks!

[@Broncoride]

I didn’t know about the flags, so that was an added bonus.

[@larry68hd11]

Great video 👌

[@Broncoride]

Thanks Larry

[@N3PRO-Dave]

Interesting. I thought it was older than me. Great interview. Nice job, you found something different down there.

[@Broncoride]

I thought so too. Very recent on all this coming together.

[@PABeardedBiker]

Great interview. Lots of cool stuff at the welcome center. 👍

[@Broncoride]

Thanks man. He was great.

[@PABeardedBiker]

@@Broncoride I seen him passing by in his TBOTD pickup. 🤣

[@josea5949]

Colin, this was a very good video and I even watched it twice. Great interview with Larry. Thank you Larry for your service and for what you have started there with the Back of the Dragon. Having lived in VA most of my life, dunno how I never did that ride. Guess next time I go up to visit I'll have to do that ride and visit the center. Thank you Larry and Colin for this video!

[@Broncoride]

It’s not really known yet. It’s a superb riding road. Larry is a great man. Ty Jose for kind words.

[@motorcyclestoriesbydarkdave]

Man I was just next to that area on the BRP and skyline drive. Need to take that.

[@Broncoride]

Not too far from the BRP. Think around 350 range from DC.

[@Jarvisbiker]

Such a great place....

[@Broncoride]

Absolutely it is

[@MrG-ce6tb]

Thumbs-up that was a good one. Catch you later brother

[@Broncoride]

Thanks MrG for everything. Hats off to you for such a great meet.

[@Supermankev2001]

Colin I am going to be attending VAMM this summer and riding the back of the Dragon great video!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Very cool wish I could did something like that . I talk with him never said he was the own we talk just like would anyone else.

[@Broncoride]

Larry is very easy to talk with. Kind of guy you could talk for hours to.

[@thedustychronicles739]

This video is proof positive that it's not just about the ride that we all love. It's the people and stories we encounter along the way! Very well done Colin and thank you! I sure wish I could have made it to VAMM21 but I can still make it up there another time.

[@Broncoride]

Isn’t that the truth. The people you meet make these trips the best. We will see you next year for sure.

[@thedustychronicles739]

Yes Sir it is!! I've found that bikes tend to be a catalyst for conversations even when the ones we meet don't ride. Seems I always learn something from chance encounter conversations!! Brotha, you may see me before next year. Im planning a trip to New Jersey to visit family sometime in the next couple months!!

[@Boadhion2wheels]

Nice video. Some friends and are making a second appearance in Tazewell soon. Watching this I see a picture of us at 7:37. Pretty cool.

[@Broncoride]

That is way cool. Great pic

[@rickster2929]

Looking forward to trying out the The Jawbone also

[@Broncoride]

Definitely

[@JamanRooney]

So cool will put it in the list just got back from the tail. DEALS GAP went down it ar nite wet rode scary lol

[@Broncoride]

These roads were wet first couple days. As long as you take it easy, still very enjoyable.

[@silverback802]

I live in westen New York and I'll be there in 2 weeks by motorcycle

[@Broncoride]

You’ll enjoy it. Great riding out there.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Very cool, can't wait to ride this road and visit the welcome centre. Colin nice job!!! PS is there a new Jeep in your future?

[@Broncoride]

Thanks my friend. I would love a Jeep, but not anytime soon.

[@ethan-youtubetips7532]

10:50 amazing. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅

[@brandonclark1900]

Nice view and neat roads someone should install like park 🗑️ trash cans hell of a lot of garbage being thrown up there

[@Broncoride]

I did notice that. Good callout

[@painsrides3616]

Cool yes, interesting yes..... Many thanks to Larry 👍 Was that Orvis's bike parked next to yours with his helmet plopped on the wet ground????

[@Broncoride]

It sure was. Need to help the boy.

[@HarleyDayRider]

Orvis came down and stayed with us. The three of us had a house right in Tazewell. He is an amazing young man and a lot of fun to ride with. And yes he puts his helmet on the ground I needed to teach him to put it on his mirror?

[@painsrides3616]

@@HarleyDayRider Pat is a Trans-soul-ite... He accidently got an old man's soul in his young man's body..... Luckily for him, time will even things out soon enough without surgery or hormone therapy. 🤔

[@triumphrider9796]

Very cool, none of that was there on my first visit (May '17), last time through (Oct. '19) that building was a shell (but the dragon was there). I'd like to know who does these curve counts; first time I was there it was wetter than what shows in this video, I took it rather easy, may have lost track at one point but I counted 365 curves. The Snake claims 489, haven't tried to count those, but I believe the Tail's count is rather higher than reality as well. Oh, the guy who takes the photos at the Tail is named Kill Boy, not Killroy. Similar outfit on The Snake, Country Life Photography, got some great pics from my last run through there (fortuitous timing, no other vehicles visible in the photos, just my bike).

[@Broncoride]

Thanks for correction in name. I couldn’t recall it. I normally don’t count the curves. 😎

[@triumphrider9796]

Neither do I but at the time I'd never heard an "official" count and was curious what I'd come up with. I think the Tail's "official" number is far higher than the real number.

[@SHIFT-ED]

Dragon Burgers!

[@Broncoride]

Absolutely

[@SHIFT-ED]

@@Broncoride ​ Great Job on this video, Very interesting. Wish I seen it before I went there.

[@Broncoride]

@@SHIFT-ED appreciate that.

[@tarcruiser]

Could have done without all the god nonsense! Was a great video up till the preaching started. Your personal beliefs should stay personal, Mathew 6:1-13.