Everyone
should take a minute to see the "Tree of Shame." Started
some time in the 80's by a group of Harley riders, it is a
makeshift shrine to those bitten by the Dragon. After riders
have successfully slayed the Dragon, they can smile at the
parts left behind by other riders who were not so fortunate.
Many put their name, date, and a little
saying on a part before they add it to the tree to immortalize
their dance with the Dragon.
Usually we respect each rider's contribution
to the tree, but the Honda 750 gas tank below was just too
beautiful to leave to rust under the tree - an ashtray was
a much better fate.
Deal's Gap Bulletin
Board
At left is the bulletin
board at Deal's Gap with the triumphs and defeats
of some of the riders of the Dragon. Click on
the image for a very large view. Photo by Matt
Ware.
