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It won't be too long before it gets too hot, so is anyone up for a mountain journey this month? I don't care which road or roads, we just need to get it in before it gets too nasty out.
So, those who are up for it, lets discuss a place and date.
MrDude_1
05-13-2008, 10:17 AM
monday the 26th is off for memorial day.... so the weekend starting on the evening of the 30th, onward until late monday night is likely open for most.
Yeah, Memorial Day weekend will be nuts. I've done that once and won't do it again, cruisers everwhere! But the weekend of the 30th sounds good to me.
Booty Freak
05-13-2008, 10:26 AM
I was actually thinking about taking a ride up to the mountains on
Saturday. Are you talking about riding the bike up for a day or
using four wheels to get them up to the mountains ? I say we
do it on two wheels. :yeah:
P.S.
The cornerjunkie track studs will be down at Roebling
Sunday June 1st.
Gatman
05-13-2008, 10:32 AM
well depending on where we might be riding, Im in...
There's a place up where I used to live called Ceasar's Head in northern south carolina prolly about a 3.5 hour trip, but well worth it, very nice up there.
mccutch2u
05-13-2008, 01:30 PM
i may be in
i may be in
Cool! Let's do it!
Come on, Barry, I know you wanna go.
Booty Freak
05-13-2008, 04:27 PM
Riding or Driving ??
mccutch2u
05-13-2008, 05:23 PM
same here towing I will see Barry tonight so I will see if he wants to go or should i say can go
Booty Freak
05-13-2008, 06:01 PM
As long as it is a open weekend for me I am in like flynn
As long as it is a open weekend for me I am in like flynn
+1
If I go, I might ride, or trailer my SMR, not sure yet.
mccutch2u
05-13-2008, 10:00 PM
Barry is up for it just needs to know when
Barry is up for it just needs to know when
Looks like it'll be the last weekend in May. Now, we need to find out exactly where we're going. The Gap or another spot? Does anyone know if the police have chilled out at the Gap? Middle Tennessee is still an option but not too sure if people want to make extra 2 hour drive.
Just read the Gap report and there's normally a 2 to 3 LOE car presence. Could be good, could be bad. Anyway, we need to make a decision pretty soon where we're going.
MrDude_1
05-14-2008, 07:46 AM
Looks like it'll be the last weekend in May. Now, we need to find out exactly where we're going. The Gap or another spot? Does anyone know if the police have chilled out at the Gap? Middle Tennessee is still an option but not too sure if people want to make extra 2 hour drive.
they get an extra 10mil a year to patrol that 11mile stretch...
...so no. they havent chilled... theres still new reports of BS tickets (and not so BS ones) posted online every monday.
theres the blue ridge parkway.....:chin:
TAIL OF THE DRAGON EXCLUSIVE – The State of Tennessee is spending more than $200,000 of Federal Funds to add overtime patrols at the Dragon this summer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol received a $75,183.75 grant and the Blount County Sherriff Office is receiving $125,022.48. These grants began October 1, 2007 and will end on September 30, 2008.
MrDude_1
05-14-2008, 08:03 AM
TAIL OF THE DRAGON EXCLUSIVE – The State of Tennessee is spending more than $200,000 of Federal Funds to add overtime patrols at the Dragon this summer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol received a $75,183.75 grant and the Blount County Sherriff Office is receiving $125,022.48. These grants began October 1, 2007 and will end on September 30, 2008.
if you do the math on the grants, plus the regular patrol and emergency services, and add everythign up, its 10mil a year for just the tennessee part of that road. crazy.
if you do the math on the grants, plus the regular patrol and emergency services, and add everythign up, its 10mil a year for just the tennessee part of that road. crazy.
Yeah, you're right, I posted that before I read your previous post.
Gatman
05-15-2008, 01:06 PM
either way, looks like I can't make it...stuck in Germany with no way home for a few days :(
Scootimus
05-16-2008, 12:42 AM
I would be down to go. Got a truck and open trailer so I could load a couple passengers if needed.
What type of overnight arrangements you kids thinking about or normally do?
I would be down to go. Got a truck and open trailer so I could load a couple passengers if needed.
What type of overnight arrangements you kids thinking about or normally do?
We first need to decide where we're going.
Booty Freak
05-16-2008, 08:04 AM
Fontana Dam, but not on May 30th or June 1st.
How about June 7th & 8th :yeah:
I guess we need to figure out what week
McCoy's R1/R6 convention is gonna be so we
don't have to worry about dodge'n flame'n Yamafla's.
Scootimus
05-16-2008, 08:20 AM
7th & 8th don't work for me, I'll be on my way to Boston.
I have never been to The Gap so I don't know what I'm missing yet. I don't know of the good spots for riding, hell I've had to ride with you guys just to find a couple of the roads around here. I've driven many different parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the cage so that's always a decent choice in my book.
First, the weekend of 31 May is the weekend we've planned for. If you can't make it, sorry, we'll try and schedule another one later.
Second, this is just a few weeks away and I don't have a lot confirmed. The Gap is still a hot spot with the TN LOE and bad choice right now. The Gap is a good road but it's not the only good road in TN/NC. I'd rather stay away from that area all together, but there hasn't been alot of comments about alternate locations.
Sooo, as of right now I'm planning on middle TN with the three people I have confirmed. If more speak up, and don't won't to go to middle TN, now is your chance, as we can make adjustments.
If we do go to middle TN, I do ask one thing of you guys....please, don't discuss "our/my" spot on other forums. Right now, it's very LOW traffic and I'd hate for these roads ruined by riders wanting an alternative to the Gap.
Booty Freak
05-16-2008, 11:42 AM
"Ghostrider I'm out"
Scootimus
05-16-2008, 10:07 PM
Really don't matter to me where I ride, I just want to ride. And if ya want, I'll wear a blindfold so I don't know where the hell we rode, but that may get a little hairy.
SUM650
05-17-2008, 08:13 AM
I'm another one that cannot make it the weekend of May 30/31st. You guy's will have a blast I'm sure. Nash as you know already, if you wait for people on this forum to go, you will never make it to the mountains.
Scootimus
05-17-2008, 08:56 AM
Nash, Maybe if we drug them at the next bike night at Wings ETC we can kidnap them. What was the drug they used on Mr. T in the A-Team? That should work.
Really don't matter to me where I ride, I just want to ride. And if ya want, I'll wear a blindfold so I don't know where the hell we rode, but that may get a little hairy.
Sounds good, Scootimus! A blind fold might be good, because the places we'll go the locals don't like out of town guests! :smilebig:
We now have a grand total of 4 and possibly 2 more by mid week. I talked to Chris Mc this week and he said he's in, but I'll believe it when I see it! As of right now my trailer is full, that is if Chris goes. If Chris doesn't go, I have an open spot. Scootimus, do you have transportation? If Chris doesn't go, you're more than welcome to join us...
And yes, Barry, we are going this time. I go every year by myself, that part hasn't changed, but I've always failed to get you guys to tag along. If you don't go it's not my loss! :evillaugh:
Scootimus
05-18-2008, 04:39 PM
I do have transportation if your ride is full. I would also have room for more peeps if needed. 4 door truck and trailer. Maybe we can talk bout this at wings on tuesday night to get the plan in full swing. Oh yeah, then I could actually meet ya!
Tuesday is good for me....are you talking about Wings etc?
Scootimus
05-18-2008, 11:06 PM
Yeah, isn't it the only place in Charleston for wings? I should be there unless the boss makes other plans. I'll keep ya posted.
MrDude_1
05-19-2008, 12:03 PM
im out.. im going on a road trip to Pennsylvania and back.
mccutch2u
05-21-2008, 07:32 AM
Nash, don't be mad but I forgot that I have a wedding in PA that weekend Casey just reminded me last night I thought that it was in june,I'm sorry poppy
Nash, don't be mad but I forgot that I have a wedding in PA that weekend Casey just reminded me last night I thought that it was in june,I'm sorry poppy
Dude, are you a wedding singer or something? I've never seen one individual go to more weddings!
Kat_Mac
05-21-2008, 10:28 AM
Dude, are you a wedding singer or something? I've never seen one individual go to more weddings!
:lol:
:music3:
mccutch2u
05-21-2008, 06:31 PM
casey was popular in college lets just hope people don't start celebrating divorces the same way
Scootimus
05-23-2008, 08:04 PM
So, who is still in? Nash, do we have any details yet on where to meet, what time we are leaving? Sorry for not making it to Wings ETC on Tuesday but the weather and wife were not cooperating.
Yeah, it was my wife's birthday that day so I wasn't going to make that night of all nights. Anyway, there's two of us going for sure, Matt P. and me. We're leaving next Sat. morning and we're staying until the following Wednesday. I'm still waiting on conformation from one of my other friends. Hopefully, I'll know this weekend.
Scootimus
05-23-2008, 09:49 PM
I'm still in.
Scootimus, PM me your phone number and we'll talk. Also, are you riding this weekend? I'm going to Beaufort today, but I'll be riding tomorrow if the weather permits.
Never mind.....just saw your PM. I'll call you today.
Also, Scootimus, if you have anyone who'd like to go, they're more than welcome to join.
Scootimus
05-24-2008, 10:12 AM
Unfortunately I don't have anyone else. Not sure if I'm going to be out riding this weekend yet. Right now our schedule is pretty damn full. Maybe I can make it out tomorrow.
easye
05-24-2008, 11:48 AM
Id like to go but I could only do a weekend thing so I guess Ill have to pass this time. Have fun
TN ride is still on, it's not too late to still join us!
Surfdancer
05-28-2008, 07:36 PM
Tracy and I are riding up to the mountains on Thursday (6/5), returning Sunday at the latest. We're hell bent on avoiding weekend traffic and bicyclists. We don't have any formal plans, but there are some real mean twisties off the Blue Ridge I'd like to ride again. Stuff that is made for 50's or go karts :D
Unfortunately, Tracy rides a chrome turd, so I will probably wear out the center of my back tire on this trip...
We'll probably head towards Ashville and pick up the BRP. There's a great restaurant at Pisgah with a mean trout dish. We may even spend the night in their little motel, if I can get reservations. From there, we'll probably cruise the BRP South to Maggie Valley (if the cabin is available) or to Cherokee and head over to the Tennessee border to pick up 129 by Deals Gap. Hwy 28 is a fun road, once you get there...
I want to take Tracy to Eagle falls (off the Cherohala) and run to the Blood Mountain area of N. Ga; I love the Richard Russell loop (between Blairsville and Helena, Ga.). Hwy 180 and Wolf Pen Gap is nearby, and Wolf Pen is one of my all time favorite roads - Much more fun than Deals Gap. Deals Gap isn't the same since TSP started upping patrols. I've stayed at a campground called Skeenah, off Hwy 60 (near TWO) a few times, and Martha (the owner) sometimes rents rooms.
Heading towards S. Carolina through Highlands, NC is a nice ride. From there, we'll pick up the Cherokee foothills parkway (hwy 11) and back to the flat country and back to the Lowcountry.
Should be a nice little loop :)
ItsDomino
05-28-2008, 07:44 PM
wow awesome route.Do you have a patent on it or may i use it sometime soon? I have actually been down BRP a few times many years ago and after reading this i am very inspired to take the trip again real soon,and with your permission of course possibly take the route you described,lol.
unfast1
05-28-2008, 07:49 PM
Tracy and I are riding up to the mountains on Thursday (6/5), returning Sunday at the latest. We're hell bent on avoiding weekend traffic and bicyclists. We don't have any formal plans, but there are some real mean twisties off the Blue Ridge I'd like to ride again. Stuff that is made for 50's or go karts :D
Unfortunately, Tracy rides a chrome turd, so I will probably wear out the center of my back tire on this trip...
We'll probably head towards Ashville and pick up the BRP. There's a great restaurant at Pisgah with a mean trout dish. We may even spend the night in their little motel, if I can get reservations. From there, we'll probably cruise the BRP South to Maggie Valley (if the cabin is available) or to Cherokee and head over to the Tennessee border to pick up 129 by Deals Gap. Hwy 28 is a fun road, once you get there...
I want to take Tracy to Eagle falls (off the Cherohala) and run to the Blood Mountain area of N. Ga; I love the Richard Russell loop (between Blairsville and Helena, Ga.). Hwy 180 and Wolf Pen Gap is nearby, and Wolf Pen is one of my all time favorite roads - Much more fun than Deals Gap. Deals Gap isn't the same since TSP started upping patrols. I've stayed at a campground called Skeenah, off Hwy 60 (near TWO) a few times, and Martha (the owner) sometimes rents rooms.
Heading towards S. Carolina through Highlands, NC is a nice ride. From there, we'll pick up the Cherokee foothills parkway (hwy 11) and back to the flat country and back to the Lowcountry.
Should be a nice little loop :)
I can not recommend these maps enough. They will show you routes as good as the gap with no cops. Also shows pit stops and radar zones.
www.madmaps.com (http://www.madmaps.com)
Nice link, unfast! I just spent about an hour looking through it.
Scootimus
05-28-2008, 08:01 PM
Hey surfdancer, that route sounds like a good ride. I want to ride the BRP from end to end one of the weekends. I have land up in VA in Meadows of Dan. It's right across the street from Maubry Mill.
Either way, I'm looking forward to the ride with Nash and friend this weekend. We shall let you kids know what fun ya missed!
unfast1
05-28-2008, 08:11 PM
I did a ride from the Gap to Hazard KY with Mooseload and we only passed ONE car the whole ride over the mountain we were on. About a 20 mile mountain ride much better than the Gap. The maps were first made with motorcyclist in mind.
You can download the maps to a GPS if you have one.
Scootimus
05-28-2008, 09:25 PM
Will definitely have to figure out how to download these things to the GPS. Thanks for the linky!
Surfdancer
05-29-2008, 03:32 AM
wow awesome route.Do you have a patent on it or may i use it sometime soon? I have actually been down BRP a few times many years ago and after reading this i am very inspired to take the trip again real soon,and with your permission of course possibly take the route you described,lol.
No patent... Have at it!
With my son's 3rd grade graduation this coming weekend, I'm missing the ZRXOA Rally at the Skeenah, Ga. campground. Riding up there with those hooligans is where I learned about some of those roads. Those yahoos would ride 300+ mile group rides through the twisties in multistate loops every day for 3 or 4 days during the YTRAP rally (at a very brisk pace, I might add :D). The other part I learned exploring roads off the BRP when I would stay at my brother's "cabin" in Maggie Valley.
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