2021 Motorcycle Cannonball Run
Team Smoky Mountain
by Erik Bahl
Two weeks from Today my 1915 Harley Davidson 11F “Lucille” will be on the road again for a border-to-border run. This time we are going from Canada to Mexico, with a brief stop on the east coast to work on our tans and stick our toes in the ocean. Initial feedback from the Cannonball staff indicates this will be ~3718 miles (at 48-50mph…). Dorsey Uptain has volunteered to pilot the White Whale in support of this crazy endeavor. I have heard rumors that Kent Bennett may join Dorsey for the Myrtle Beach to Birmingham section of the ride. Roy Chapman also said he and Pam may show up for the stop in Cherokee NC. This year our rest day is on Sunday September 19th in Murfreesboro TN (staying at the Clarion Inn 2227 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129). We arrive on Saturday September 18th at Bumpus Harley Davidson in Murfreesboro. Below is the current list of our stops. When compared to previous Cannonball’s I expect this one to be a true endurance run for the riders. We are entering peak storm season and as you all know as soon as you step outside the heat index is off the charts! My plan is to post daily updates on the Smoky Mountain website so you can enjoy the fun from your air-conditioned living room…
