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Georgia ride routes and dangerous roads
The roads riders love are often the ones that hurt them. Here’s what to watch for, and what to do if a driver takes you down.
Where Georgia riders ride, and crash
| Route | What makes it risky | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| North Georgia mountain loops (Six Gap area, near the Tail of the Dragon) | Tight switchbacks, blind curves, gravel, tourists and cars crossing the center line | Mountain roads |
| GA-400 | Rush-hour stop-and-go, work zones and fast merges | GA-400 |
| I-285 and the Atlanta interstates | Heavy trucks, lane changes into a rider’s blind spot | Lane-change crashes |
| Two-lane state highways | Left turns into driveways and side roads, farm equipment, deer | Left-turn crashes |
Before a long ride
- Run a helmet or handlebar camera. Video is often the best evidence a rider has. See helmet cam evidence.
- Check your uninsured motorist coverage. Rural crashes often involve drivers with low limits.
- Carrying a passenger? Read passenger rights.
Crashed outside Georgia? The Tail of the Dragon itself (US-129 at Deals Gap) is in North Carolina and Tennessee. A crash there is generally governed by that state’s law and deadlines, and may need a lawyer licensed there. Call us anyway; we’ll tell you where you stand and help you find the right counsel.
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