Motorcycle Alabama

Come one, come all dual-sport riders to the event of the year, so I've heard. ???

April 27-29.....activities like sausage fest on Friday night, Bacon fest Saturday morning, lunch at the world famous Chef Troy's Talk of the Town.....

Where....Brushy Lake recreation area/campground, in the beautiful Bankhead National Forrest.

Route will consist of true dual-sporting, limited blacktop, dirt roads, old road beds, maybe even some true trail riding if a group wants to hit the Flint Creek trail system.

Bikes must be tagged and insured, we'll have the "motor vehicle use map" printed out and with us to insure we stay legal.

So, make your calendars.....

We'll be doing some scouting ride prior to the event to find some new things, and visit some from years past.

if I'm not on call that weekend, I'm in.

I should be able to come to this! With my new car I can haul the dirt bike there. I'll add it to my calendar...

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Oh yes ... I'm definitely in.
And I'm going to do my very best not to get drunk and/or impersonate Tina Turner this year...
Or at least not fall over the other guests while doing it...
Mary was not too proud that night.

I'm off work that Friday night so I should be able to make the whole event. :)

Quote from: Nice Goat on January 23, 2018, 09:01:01 PM
Oh yes ... I'm definitely in.
And I'm going to do my very best not to get drunk and/or impersonate Tina Turner this year...
Or at least not fall over the other guests while doing it...
Mary was not too proud that night.

Awww. Now that's a shame. I got my guitar re-strung just for this event and an encore. I'm in. Street Only and camp duties.

Looks like fun!   When do yall start on friday? 

I'm planning to be there Saturday morning through Sunday. Don't miss this one folks. You'll definitely regret it!

Friday is my Anniversary so I may be able to make it for the ride Saturday! I just can't justify missing my anniversary for the Sausage Fest!!

Quote from: Spicciani2 on January 24, 2018, 10:50:57 AM
Looks like fun!   When do yall start on friday?

We'll probably be setting up Thursday afternoon/evening.....

Then Friday is just a seat of the pants kind of day.  There's options, from a street ride, to the Flint Creek trails....

Currently the calendar has me off that weekend. I'm gonna plan on coming up after work Friday. I'll work on getting Lynn to come ride street.

I've had questions about a street route on Saturday.....

Looking for a volunteer to lead a street route for some folks

I could help with the route.

Any takers??

Would you be up for a new dual sport rider joining in on the action? I don't have my bike yet but I should have a few hundred miles on it by late April.

Quote from: zx3fred on February 12, 2018, 11:50:25 PM
Would you be up for a new dual sport rider joining in on the action? I don't have my bike yet but I should have a few hundred miles on it by late April.

This usually a good event for new dual sport riders. Mostly dirt and fireroads, with a few optional side trails that you don't have to go down, just wait for the others to come back. Plenty of supportive people to ride with. Most of the ride is big bike friendly, Al will most likely be two up on a KLR650 with Melony. I have ridden both my XT350 and my R100GS and enjoyed it.
You certainly won't be the first person to use this event as their first dual sport experience.

Mark me as a very strong maybe. ;)

Quote from: zx3fred on February 12, 2018, 11:50:25 PM
Would you be up for a new dual sport rider joining in on the action? I don't have my bike yet but I should have a few hundred miles on it by late April.

On our rides we normally have riders of varying abilities.  That's true for street as well as dual sport rides.  It's not an issue if you are slower than the other riders.  The fast riders ride fast and wait for the slower riders at intersections.  Also, some of us "veterans" aren't exactly fast.   This event is always a blast, not only the riding but also the camping and hanging around the campfire. 

You don't want to miss this!

That is awesome to hear that being new isn't a problem. I need to check some dates with the wife and Scout Troop and make sure I can make the event. Sounds like a lot of fun. Will the group camp Friday night and Saturday night or stay in local hotels? I'm always up for camping.

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Camping both nights. You don't have to attend the whole weekend. Some camp 1 night and ride. I can only make the Saturday ride and will miss a lot of the fun stuff.

Link to 2016 ride. Video and pics on last 2 pages.   http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=727.0

 Okay...just got to ask this...well because.

Who is going to see how far they can ride in the corn field? :D

Here's the link to my ride report from last year's ride:  http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=1854.0 (http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=1854.0)

And ride report from 2016 on ADV:  http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/dual-sporting-the-free-state-2016.1146354/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/dual-sporting-the-free-state-2016.1146354/) 

Ton of fun for this one:-)

This is a great event for any and all skill levels. I am really hoping to get a kitchen pass and use this as a shakedown ride for this years upcoming adventures!

Video from last year.

https://vimeo.com/220371038

I'm riding up from N B-ham on Friday with another member mid day to explore outlying areas a bit in route and make a weekend out of it.  I'll post details a week out in case any other BHam brethren want to join up.  Fyi

Quote from: Bamagator on March 29, 2018, 06:55:41 PM
I'm riding up from N B-ham on Friday with another member mid day to explore outlying areas a bit in route and make a weekend out of it.  I'll post details a week out in case any other BHam brethren want to join up.  Fyi

What bikes will y'all be on? I wouldn't mind coming that Friday as well on my WR426.

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We both ride DRZ400S' man.  You are welcome to join.   Nothing too hairy on Friday, just ride backroads and see crap along the way I suspect.  Saving energy and bikes for the good stuff on Sat and Sun.  I'll post up details when we get closer.

We might go to this. It depends on my workload. Lately its been overwhelming so if that trend continues I may not make it.

Quote from: Bamagator on March 29, 2018, 08:44:26 PM
We both ride DRZ400S' man.  You are welcome to join.   Nothing too hairy on Friday, just ride backroads and see crap along the way I suspect.  Saving energy and bikes for the good stuff on Sat and Sun.  I'll post up details when we get closer.

Are you thinking dirt or paved roads? I try to keep the WR off road when I can it'll do paved roads just fine, I just prefer dirt.

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Not sure, my bud who lives on that side of the Ham is lead.  I suspect we will see backroads and some gravel for items of interest.  No single track gnarly.  Safety in numbers so think about it.  I'll post up a separate thread the week of to lock location and time of meet up.

I would like to come down for the day on Saturday as long as my bike is up to it. Is there an agenda for the day?

Quote from: Windy on April 12, 2018, 10:52:27 AM
I would like to come down for the day on Saturday as long as my bike is up to it. Is there an agenda for the day?

Hi Windy,  I see this is your first post on the forum. Please go to the "Welcome " thread and introduce yourself  to the gang.
BTW, you are welcome to join any ride.  Glad to have you on board!!

@Windy Saturday make sure to get to the campsite early enough for breakfast!! The ride will start there and Allen will lead all through Bankhead!

This is one of the best Dual Sport rides around and am doing all I can to attend!

 Okay, now I am a mostly likely to attend. Gymkhana will be happening to but I hardly ever drop my bike at Gymkhana, not so when I am on the dirt.  ;) It happens pretty regularly,  ;) and y'all know how much I like to "drop it while its hot"!  :D

Another huge plus is there should be plenty of folks there to help me pick it up!  ;D

And yet another plus is I have been practicing setting up my hammock! I broke the 4 hour mark yesterday! Yep, I can have it fully hung and red eye to sleep in 4 hours!! Speedy LeHammock I is!  :D

I got this ruff woods living thing down!






One question though...does Domino's deliver there?















:D

GK is April 21. DSFS is the 27-29 ;)

Quote from: Chitza on April 12, 2018, 06:40:23 PM
GK is April 21. DSFS is the 27-29 ;)

Has GK already been postponed from the 14th?

Maybe he was going with "I shouldn't drop my bike and break it a week before the ride"? Haha!

Hey I might be able to make it to gymkhana with it being rescheduled.

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Quote from: springer on April 12, 2018, 06:36:30 PM
Okay, now I am a mostly likely to attend. Gymkhana will be happening to but I hardly ever drop my bike at Gymkhana, not so when I am on the dirt.  ;) It happens pretty regularly,  ;) and y'all know how much I like to "drop it while its hot"!  :D

Another huge plus is there should be plenty of folks there to help me pick it up!  ;D

And yet another plus is I have been practicing setting up my hammock! I broke the 4 hour mark yesterday! Yep, I can have it fully hung and red eye to sleep in 4 hours!! Speedy LeHammock I is!  :D

I got this ruff woods living thing down!






One question though...does Domino's deliver there?















:D

I'll pack an extra tuna pack and some flat bread for you..

It's just like pizza but better

Real question though... Do we need to bring food? Breakfast and lunch is already planned. What about dinner?

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Quote from: Chitza on April 12, 2018, 06:40:23 PM
GK is April 21. DSFS is the 27-29 ;)

WAIT! WHA??? How can that be?? ???

I am OFF WORK on 4/21/18 AND I get off work on the morning of 4/27/18 NOT have to be back @ work until May 03 @ 3pm!!!!!  :D

The stars have aligned! Jupiter is in the 9th HOUSE! Mars and Venus are in LOVE!





And I, most humbled, WILL ATTEND BOTH!!


                                                     

Quote from: David DoubleEX on April 12, 2018, 08:01:05 PM
Real question though... Do we need to bring food? Breakfast and lunch is already planned. What about dinner?

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Friday night is the Sausagefest! Bring some sausage to throw on the grill. Saturday night typically is bring your own dinner. If you are planning to ride in, you can probably send a cager some cash for their cooler space and food! Brushy Lake is not convenient to anything so plan accordingly (alcohol)!

Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 13, 2018, 07:57:11 AM
Friday night is the Sausagefest! Bring some sausage to throw on the grill. Saturday night typically is bring your own dinner. If you are planning to ride in, you can probably send a cager some cash for their cooler space and food! Brushy Lake is not convenient to anything so plan accordingly (alcohol)!

Order enough for lunch at Chef Troy's for a doggie bag.

;D

Actually, my plan is to trailer my klx up Friday afternoon, hopefully leaving from downtown Birmingham 1ish to 2ish. Lynn will ride her R80ST up when she gets off work 4ish.

If anyone wants me to haul anything up there, food, beer(no guarantees it will get there :D), camping gear with in reason, we can arrange something as we get closer.

Just 2 weeks away...... ;D ;D ;D

I hope to be there again this year.

I'm nearly prepared!    My last event the DRZ wore a motard rear tire with knobby up front because the Knobby rear tire has too large a sprocket for my chain....

what's the chance of this being fun with street tars ?

For you @kylepeterson 100%

It's looking likely well be there.

I have to work Saturday night, but am off Sunday. Anyone riding Sunday, or will everyone be packing up for home?

Quote from: zx3fred on February 12, 2018, 11:50:25 PM
Would you be up for a new dual sport rider joining in on the action? I don't have my bike yet but I should have a few hundred miles on it by late April.

I'll be riding my own pace. Staying safe is important. This will be my second ride since ACL replacement surgery 8 months ago. John needs to build custom suspension for my DS.

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What's everyone's thoughts on making this a 2-group ride?  One group to be dropped off at the Flint Creek trail system, and the rest to do a ride down to, and across, and old bridge....this would be before lunch, and after the ride down to the river.  Then we could all meet up for lunch....

How many would want to ride Flint Creek?  It's an additional $3, I think, so bring some cash if you're wanting to ride it.  If no any of you haven't ridden not, it's an ATV, or Ural sidecar rig, width, ain't that right John Alderman?...17 miles or so...some rocky sections, but nothing to very difficult.  I'd say it's even "big bike friendly" for the experienced rider.  Melony and I will not be riding it 2-up on the Tenere....

Give me your thought on 2 groups splitting up mid-morning.

I dunno, I wanna see all the good stuff and not miss a thing. I'll bring the big bike and slide around if it leans towards gravel travel, and bring the little bike if it leans towards dirty biking.

Quote from: Al Goodwin on April 22, 2018, 12:32:17 PM
What's everyone's thoughts on making this a 2-group ride?  One group to be dropped off at the Flint Creek trail system, and the rest to do a ride down to, and across, and old bridge....this would be before lunch, and after the ride down to the river.  Then we could all meet up for lunch....

How many would want to ride Flint Creek?  It's an additional $3, I think, so bring some cash if you're wanting to ride it.  If no any of you haven't ridden not, it's an ATV, or Ural sidecar rig, width, ain't that right John Alderman?...17 miles or so...some rocky sections, but nothing to very difficult.  I'd say it's even "big bike friendly" for the experienced rider. Melony and I will not be riding it 2-up on the Tenere....

Give me your thought on 2 groups splitting up mid-morning.

Aaahhh...the part I put in Bold and underline has me a bit worried. Cause if it is to difficult for you and Melony not to ride...then maybe I don't need too go on it.  ;)

Y'all can ride through some mightily hairy stuff...Me? Not so much.   ;)

Whats the current headcount looking like? Do we have enough to practically split into two groups?

I think I would lean towards the rougher ride myself. But I'm up for whatever!

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What kind of facilities are at the campground? A quick Google search is telling me there are showers? I assume no electricity?

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Quote from: springer on April 22, 2018, 08:30:02 PM
Aaahhh...the part I put in Bold and underline has me a bit worried. Cause if it is to difficult for you and Melony not to ride...then maybe I don't need too go on it.  ;)

Y'all can ride through some mightily hairy stuff...Me? Not so much.   ;)

They CAN ride it, I'm sure, I think they are choosing not to to!

I rode my f650gs through flint creek a couple of years ago. I found my skid plate a couple of times but no issues otherwise. I'd like to go on the dual sport ride as I've ridden flint creek several times.

I just heard about this outing and plan to take part at least on Saturday.  What time will the ride start on Saturday?

Well.... 5.5 hour drive.... I guess I'll be all alone for it... Most likely coming up early Friday morning....

Quote from: Spicciani2 on April 23, 2018, 03:49:33 PM
Well.... 5.5 hour drive.... I guess I'll be all alone for it... Most likely coming up early Friday morning....

Sorry Spicciani, I'm gonna be in Jacksonville for Welcome to Rockville this weekend. But maybe we can work out a carpool situation for the one in June. Looks like this is going to be a fun one. Hope there's lots of pics and videos posted afterwards.

Quote from: David DoubleEX on April 22, 2018, 11:00:36 PM
Whats the current headcount looking like? Do we have enough to practically split into two groups?

I think I would lean towards the rougher ride myself. But I'm up for whatever!

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That's FUNNY !!!!! ::)

Quote from: David DoubleEX on April 22, 2018, 11:06:26 PM
What kind of facilities are at the campground? A quick Google search is telling me there are showers? I assume no electricity?

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Hot showers and flush toilets in the "day use" area, short walk from campground.  Campground has a vault toilet.  No power at sites, water spigot in campground.

Quote from: David DoubleEX on April 22, 2018, 11:06:26 PM
What kind of facilities are at the campground? A quick Google search is telling me there are showers? I assume no electricity?

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Looking like 20 or so????

We can have a group of faster guys .....if someone is willing to lead the group.  I'll have a printout of the route if y'all have roll-charts you could cut the printouts and use them.  I'll print it in size to fit chart holders......

Reckon 10 pounds of bacon is enough??

I can bring 20 if needed. 

And we have 5 dozen Cracker Barrel biscuits ordered up for breakfast Saturday morning.

S&S grocery, in Holly Pond, Al. has Conecuh sausage $4/pack, normally around $5..... we'll have other smoked sausage for Friday nights sausage fest also.

Y'all bring whatever you want to throw on the grill Friday night.

Quote from: Al Goodwin on April 23, 2018, 07:52:16 PM
Looking like 20 or so????

We can have a group of faster guys .....if someone is willing to lead the group.  I'll have a printout of the route if y'all have roll-charts you could cut the printouts and use them.  I'll print it in size to fit chart holders......

omg
omg
omg
roll charts ?

anybody got an extra chart holder?

admittedly I will cheat and look at the GPS as soon as I'm lost, but this sounds kind a great fun kind of idea.

I'm  moist!!!

Quote from: kylepeterson on April 23, 2018, 08:33:23 PM
omg
omg
omg
roll charts ?

I'm  moist!!!

I'm just not as up to speed on GPS tracks.   ......

I'll be there on Friday afternoon.  Bringing a friend, another old & slow guy but not as old and slo as me ;D

I rode Flint creek last fall at the nowhere to be ride on my KLR.  It was pretty dry then.  It will be real wet this weekend so I'll pass on Flint Creek this time.

Roll chart holder?  I have one of those.....somewhere. 

I'll be truckin in and will bring a cooler.  Anything you need me to bring?  I was thinking some potato salad to go with the sausage.

Quote from: Al Goodwin on April 23, 2018, 08:41:56 PM
I'm just not as up to speed on GPS tracks.   ......

I guarantee you I can get a group lost with a roll chart! it'll be a fun day no matter what we use, but I'd live to have a chart when you print them :-)

Quote from: kylepeterson on April 24, 2018, 05:28:02 AM
I guarantee you I can get a group lost with a roll chart! it'll be a fun day no matter what we use, but I'd live to have a chart when you print them :-)

How about I send you the route......could you make a track for us?

Quote from: kylepeterson on April 24, 2018, 05:28:02 AM
I guarantee you I can get a group lost with a roll chart! it'll be a fun day no matter what we use, but I'd live to have a chart when you print them :-)

Somebody remind me to input the campsite on my GPS so I can at least find my way back to the beer if we get lost.

Brad H and I will be doing a few hours of riding on Friday stating in warrior in route to camp night one.  Still locking deal but I'll assume we will do lunch at jacks or something mid day then KSU and roll for some easy fun to start the weekend.  See you suckers at sausage fest.  Pm me if you want in on the Fridah deal. It's Brad's turf so he is leading since I'm from the south side of the Ham.

Quote from: Al Goodwin on April 24, 2018, 08:41:23 AM
How about I send you the route......could you make a track for us?

I'm not sure I understand.... route/track is kinda same same ? :-)

Quote from: norton73 on April 24, 2018, 11:08:07 AM
Somebody remind me to input the campsite on my GPS so I can at least find my way back to the beer if we get lost.

that's just no fun !

Add one more to the list, I'm in.
Putting the knobbies on the XR.
Heading that way Friday.
Hope there's room for all those tents.

 I have sorta forgotten. ..can we use a hammock?

Quote from: Al Goodwin on April 23, 2018, 07:52:16 PM
Looking like 20 or so????

We can have a group of faster guys .....if someone is willing to lead the group.  I'll have a printout of the route if y'all have roll-charts you could cut the printouts and use them.  I'll print it in size to fit chart holders......

I count approximately 28 for Saturday at least. We'll bring firewood.

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Quote from: springer on April 24, 2018, 11:04:49 PM
I have sorta forgotten. ..can we use a hammock?

You shouldn't have any issues finding trees. Several people have used hammocks in the past.

Hope to be there Friday, going to truck the klx, plan on paddling around the lake and traipsing through the Cowcumbers on Friday.

Quote from: Al Goodwin on January 23, 2018, 05:45:16 PM
Come one, come all dual-sport riders to the event of the year, so I've heard. ???

April 27-29.....activities like sausage fest on Friday night, Bacon fest Saturday morning, lunch at the world famous Chef Troy's Talk of the Town.....

Where....Brushy Lake recreation area/campground, in the beautiful Bankhead National Forrest.

Route will consist of true dual-sporting, limited blacktop, dirt roads, old road beds, maybe even some true trail riding if a group wants to hit the Flint Creek trail system.

Bikes must be tagged and insured, we'll have the "motor vehicle use map" printed out and with us to insure we stay legal.

So, make your calendars.....

We'll be doing some scouting ride prior to the event to find some new things, and visit some from years past.

I keep seeing "install knobbies" and "trailer klxyz (dirt-bias bike) and chart holder. Can my. Wee-strom do this with a 70/30 tire?

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Quote from: LT on April 25, 2018, 01:54:23 PM
I keep seeing "install knobbies" and "trailer klxyz (dirt-bias bike) and chart holder. Can my. Wee-strom do this with a 70/30 tire?

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Can a V Strom do this ride?  This one did:

(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/2016%20PICS/x7_zpsyvep9nuy.jpg~original)

I've ridden my BMW R100GS on this ride before, anything much harder than an ATV trail is optional.

Quote from: LT on April 25, 2018, 01:54:23 PM
I keep seeing "install knobbies" and "trailer klxyz (dirt-bias bike) and chart holder. Can my. Wee-strom do this with a 70/30 tire?

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it's just really fun to take a tiny bike on DS rides and smoke through the forest. the vstrom/BMW guys will have fun on their bikes, no biggie.

I'm bringing either a drz with street tires or a kdx with knobbies, depends on the rain. both are tagged.

hopefully it rained real good Thursday or Friday, so we won't have any dust to deal with this weekend.  :)

Most of this ride is easy dirt/gravel roads and paved roads.  There are a couple of dead end trails that are rutted and muddy and will be a handfull on a big bike without knobbies if they are wet.  They are optional.  You can wait for everyone to go down and back.  Most likely you will not be alone.  It's supposed to rain Thursday and be dry fri-sun.  This should keep the dust down. 

Then there is the Flint Creek trail.  Someone did it on a V strom last fall but I wouldn't.  I did it on my KLR and found it pretty challenging.  I'm neither a noob or an expert off road.  Some people may ride this trail this weekend but I won't be one of them.

Keep in mind that we have had people do this ride two up on big bikes.

Quote from: kylepeterson on April 23, 2018, 08:33:23 PM
omg
omg
omg
roll charts ?

anybody got an extra chart holder?

admittedly I will cheat and look at the GPS as soon as I'm lost, but this sounds kind a great fun kind of idea.

I'm  moist!!!

I got your chart holder, the face is missing so if it rains the paper is going to break. It needs a metal screw type hose clamp to hold it to the bars, seem to have lost that too. It does have the route from the last time I rode LBL. 

Quote from: Gam on April 25, 2018, 04:21:08 PM
I got your chart holder, the face is missing so if it rains the paper is going to break. It needs a metal screw type hose clamp to hold it to the bars, seem to have lost that too. It does have the route from the last time I rode LBL.

that's awesome thanks man!

Quote from: LT on April 25, 2018, 01:54:23 PM
I keep seeing "install knobbies" and "trailer klxyz (dirt-bias bike) and chart holder. Can my. Wee-strom do this with a 70/30 tire?

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I always carry a tow strap. no biggie we'll get everyone through

Quote from: springer on April 24, 2018, 11:04:49 PM
I have sorta forgotten. ..can we use a hammock?

are you riding up?

Been pitching a tent in the living room to make sure its all good...
Also going to bring a netted canopy that hasn't been put up in forever... I hope all the pieces are there! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180426/05a111fe0163bf9ca990272fc44c566d.jpg)

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Quote from: kylepeterson on April 25, 2018, 08:40:11 PM
are you riding up?

That is the plan. Friday will depend on how rough the Thursday  11pm-7am Friday morning shift is.
Thinking riding out about 1pm-3pm ish Friday morning...getting there some time well before dark. If not leave out early...as in around 5 am Saturday morning.

Quote from: David DoubleEX on April 22, 2018, 11:00:36 PM
Whats the current headcount looking like? Do we have enough to practically split into two groups?

I think I would lean towards the rougher ride myself. But I'm up for whatever!

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Count me in. 1 old noob on his WR. I don't need help picking it back up. I've mastered that.

Quote from: Frank Smith on April 25, 2018, 09:29:23 PM
Count me in. 1 old noob on his WR. I don't need help picking it back up. I've mastered that.

Haha I have gotten decent at picking mine up! What WR are you riding? 250? 450?

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250R

I can only do Saturday. Too much other crap going on.  I'll be there early.

Quote from: Frank Smith on April 25, 2018, 09:41:48 PM
I can only do Saturday. Too much other crap going on.  I'll be there early.

if you have a really loud exhaust, there will be a hammock neat an AfricaTwin that needs to be ruffled. that's how he likes to be woken up. I know, it sounds weird, but it's normal. just go for it. :-)

Quote from: kylepeterson on April 26, 2018, 01:14:54 AM
if you have a really loud exhaust, there will be a hammock neat an AfricaTwin that needs to be ruffled. that's how he likes to be woken up. I know, it sounds weird, but it's normal. just go for it. :-)

Gee...thanks.










:D

freaking sweet, the anti-dust is rolling through today! gonna be perfect traction and zero dust!!!

And lots of mud.

Looks like the stars will line up just right for me and I will make my first Goodwin ride.  ;D
Now, where is my camping gear? What bike to take? I may just get the Tenere dirty. 
Planing to camp Friday night, ride Saturday then book it home Saturday night.

Quote from: Frank Smith on April 26, 2018, 06:17:07 AM
And lots of mud.

nah it drains really well. Friday the wind and sun will dry it up and create perfect tacky soil.

no one will get splashed.

my name is Kyle. one of these is a lie.

I guess I should officially sign up.

20lbs of bacon is enough for me.  what about the rest of you?

Quote from: Beck on April 26, 2018, 01:29:22 PM
I guess I should officially sign up.

20lbs of bacon is enough for me.  what about the rest of you?

I thought it was per attendee?

I'll be there to represent the "Over the hill" group. My first camping weekend on a motorcycle.
I'm either going to have to much stuff or not enough.  ;D :(
Rich

Quote from: 2372ighost on April 26, 2018, 04:18:50 PM
I'll be there to represent the "Over the hill" group. My first camping weekend on a motorcycle.
I'm either going to have to much stuff or not enough.  ;D :(
Rich

I've been moto camping for about 5 or 6 years now and still haven't got the "to much stuff or not enough" thing down yet.  Since I'm driving this weekend I'll be sure to bring way too much stuff ;D

Quote from: Beck on April 26, 2018, 01:29:22 PM
I guess I should officially sign up.

20lbs of bacon is enough for me.  what about the rest of you?

took you long enough. 🤣🤣🤣

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Change of plans. I'm coming in midday Friday and will be there until Sunday. Work is for losers. AND WE ARE WINNING!
(In my Trump voice!)

I've been wanting to make this for the past couple of years but life gets in the way. 
I'm picking up a DRZ400s in the morning and if it checks out ok, I am going to try and be out Saturday morning.

Any idea what time you guys might get to Flint Creek?

I may try to meet y'all there and ride for a while.

I guess I'm in. Who's riding up on Friday from Bham?

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each time I check the weather it just looks better and better.

I'm still not sure which bike to take, maybe both.

What time will the ride start Saturday morning?

We got some knobbies slapped on Beck's 650 last night. We also have a good sized load of firewood loaded up in the truck already. Be nice not to have to be scrounging in the woods for sticks to burn. We'll be that way this evening. We still have to hook up the trailer, load the bikes, and get some camping gear together.

Quote from: LT on April 26, 2018, 11:02:38 PM
I guess I'm in. Who's riding up on Friday from Bham?

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There's three of us meeting at Jacks in warrior at noon. Back roads to Brushy.

Quote from: 2372ighost on April 27, 2018, 07:54:06 AM
There's three of us meeting at Jacks in warrior at noon. Back roads to Brushy.

I will try to meet y'all up there. Got a few things to do first so do not wait long on me if I am not already there.  ;)

Picking up last minute things. Gonna try to meet you in warrior.

Quote from: 2372ighost on April 27, 2018, 07:54:06 AM
There's three of us meeting at Jacks in warrior at noon. Back roads to Brushy.

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Quote from: springer on April 27, 2018, 09:06:34 AM
I will try to meet y'all up there. Got a few things to do first so do not wait long on me if I am not already there.  ;)

We're going to grab a bite at noon then roll, so we'll probably be there.

Quote from: LT on April 27, 2018, 09:30:44 AM
Picking up last minute things. Gonna try to meet you in warrior.
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Quote from: 2372ighost on April 27, 2018, 10:45:18 AM

We're going to grab a bite at noon then roll, so we'll probably be there.

Doesn't look like I will get there any where close to 2pm. Just roll on out after y'all eat.

Quote from: Jwwr on April 27, 2018, 07:02:09 AM
What time will the ride start Saturday morning?

Hopefully Al will log in and answer this because I don't know but I think the last couple of years we rolled out around 8 or 9.  Just get there early and eat some breakfast

just went around the block to fill up and I think I'll do some maintenance now...

loaded and leaving now. About 2 hours 15 minutes to get there.

If a cute blonde pulls up on a BMW before i get there, give her a beer.

Quote from: KevinB on April 26, 2018, 08:35:57 PM
Any idea what time you guys might get to Flint Creek?

I may try to meet y'all there and ride for a while.

I may do this too..  Show up before the ride starts maybe.

 Yea, I am hitting the hay, plan on being there around 7-8 am. Some one post up the GPS cords or an exact Google maps location so I roll in to the right camp.  ;)

Quote from: springer on April 27, 2018, 04:02:15 PM
Yea, I am hitting the hay, plan on being there around 7-8 am. Some one post up the GPS cords or an exact Google maps location so I roll in to the right camp.  ;)

you can ride up with me in the morning, I'm leaving at 530am unless I get a wild hair and take off tonight.

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We had a long day today but are headed that way in a minute.

Buzz and I are out. Daughter called and needs her momma.

rolling out of the driveway now. s should be there in time for some o that bacon

made it to lunch an hour later but good!

I had a really great time today!
First Goodwin ride but won't be my last.
Meet lots of new and old friends, but I had to bail early.
Fat Girl had fun too.

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I just wanted to thank you all for the great ride today. It was wonderful to meet you all and I am super impressed with Bankhead.

Windy

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More pics of you all.

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I didn't take much video but I did get the trail to the river and LT's spill.

Quote from: yamahamer on April 29, 2018, 03:25:57 PM
I didn't take much video but I did get the trail to the river and LT's spill.

Yeah who threw that log at me anyway?

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I think this is Mike on a red Strom

woohoo what a perfect weekend of socializing, riding, laughing and making fun of Beck behind his back ! 

huge thank you to our tireless hosts, the Goodwins, and all of you folks that showed up to blowup the party !

I missed the sausage festival, but reaped the benefits of it, and also the infamous twenty pounds of bacon.

met several new folks , blasted Eric bottomlee with gravel (I thought Beck was behind me) and ripped around the trails following a drz and an xr650 with a windshield. lots of modest fellas, forgiving ladies, and good vibes all weekend long.


again, thank you Goodwins, for providing us with a wonderful atmosphere. I saw what you did for your neighbors, that's very kind of you. 

fyi- klr's always win the gravity races, get over it you light weights on your kdx's and tw's ! sad face !

Thanks Al!. I had a great time!

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milage total for the weekend... not to bad for a crappy old dirt bike

Quote from: Jwwr on April 29, 2018, 07:29:23 PM
Thanks Al!. I had a great time!

man this is one great shot, love it

That's me and MsSGriff it the picture above. I like that one a lot myself.

Thanks again to the Goodwins for hosting a great event. We really enjoyed it.

Thank you all for coming, without y'all.....we'll, Melony and I would still enjoy the ride. LOL
No. Really, y'all make this event. 

Friendships gained on weekends like this can last a lifetime.

Quote from: griff on April 29, 2018, 08:50:38 PM
That's me and MsSGriff it the picture above. I like that one a lot myself.

Thanks again to the Goodwins for hosting a great event. We really enjoyed it.

really enjoyed getting to play with y'all today. good times!

Where do I start?  Major kudos to the Goodwins for raw excellence in leadership.  Yankedog had my ass and my ego in check the whole day Saturday (can't remember his name or his wife's), yamahammer is one kooool ass dude.  Kyle is my off road hero.  LT And #ighost are my prior service buds.  Brad and Keith...you 2 dudes rock!  Meeting some of my other heroes on this forum was beyond cool, like klaviator and more.

This was my first DS rally and the most time I've had on dirt and gravel in my life.  3 goals....get to the rally, ride the rally/meet cool riders, don't go down hard.....done.  See you suckers at the next one with hopefully better skills.  Slow....back of the pack...but pooh eating grin all the way!

Another fantastic event!!!  Thanks Al and Melony for being such great hosts. 

Al and Melony cookin up some of that 10 pounds of bacon Saturday morning:

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I had a great time.  I enjoyed the ride but I really enjoyed spending some time with old friends as well as making some new ones.  For me, it's the people that make this event so special.  There are better places to go out and ride but you won't find better folks to hang out with anywhere.

I took a bazillion pics but I won't try to post them all.  I'll post a few now and more tomorrow.

Friday night:

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Sausage fest:

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Telling some lies:

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Relaxing:

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No Comment :D

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I very much enjoyed meeting you all. This was an outstanding time. I am excited for more adventures in the near future.
John

Some pics from Saturday.

Brushy Lake early in the morning:

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Riders meeting:

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Ready to roll.  Our fearless leader and leaderette:

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We had a few big bikes on this ride.

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The end of the first trail down to the Sipsey river:

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Headed over to the second trail to the Sipsey River:

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TWJohn, not only new to the forum but new to riding.

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The trail to the river:

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Huge thanks to Al and Melony for organizing such a fun weekend for riding, food and friendship!

I don't know how you guys do all the work and ride too, but as always , ya done good.

It was great meeting new friends and getting back up to speed with old friends. Events like this are what makes motorcycling special, and especially "Motorcycle Alabama".

When I find my camera, I'll post up some of my photos, although there probably aren't many 'cause I was too busy having fun.

Frank and I headed back up the trail before everyone else and set up to take some action pics.

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Since no one was making much of a splash for the camera we took matters into our own hands.  Here's Frank:

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After the trails to the river and dropping off some of the group at the Flint Creek Trails we rode mostly pavement to "the bridge".  I thought the bridge and road it was on was pretty cool.  Melony seemed to enjoy it too:

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This road had a couple of speed bumps ;D

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Lunch was at Chef Troys.  The food and company were outstanding as usual.

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After lunch we went to straight to jail :D

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In jail.

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the group that rode Flint Creek showed up late to lunch.  I saw someone riding up on a tan dualsport and wondered who it was?

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Stopping for gas after lunch.  On the right is Windy  on her first ride with us.

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No one was quite willing to tackle the rock face that Al and Fencejumper rode up last year.  One rider did take the "easy" way up.

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And Steve also made it up.

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Last few pics. 

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Sunday morning.

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That's it's for my pics.  It was an awesome event.  I'm really looking forward to next year, and the year after that.

Thanks again Al and Melony for setting this up.  Thanks also to John and Paula who showed up early  to help reserve some camping spots.

Everyone else, it was good seeing you again or meeting you for the first time.  Hope to see ya'll at next years ride if not sooner.

Quote from: Bamagator on April 29, 2018, 09:23:15 PM
Where do I start?  Major kudos to the Goodwins for raw excellence in leadership.  Yankedog had my ass and my ego in check the whole day Saturday (can't remember his name or his wife's), yamahammer is one kooool ass dude.  Kyle is my off road hero.  LT And #ighost are my prior service buds.  Brad and Keith...you 2 dudes rock!  Meeting some of my other heroes on this forum was beyond cool, like klaviator and more.

This was my first DS rally and the most time I've had on dirt and gravel in my life.  3 goals....get to the rally, ride the rally/meet cool riders, don't go down hard.....done.  See you suckers at the next one with hopefully better skills.  Slow....back of the pack...but pooh eating grin all the way!

Yankee Dog and wife, that would be John and Paula.  Don't feel bad, I'm terrible with names as well.  It was nice to meet you and I hope to see you at more rides in the future.

that rock ledge was fun!

Quote from: kylepeterson on April 30, 2018, 03:25:47 PM
that rock ledge was fun!

I know where that ones at as well........

What a HOOT! My second only DS ride and my first motorcycle camping trip. The hosts, Al and Melody are special people to take this on. My hat is off to them.
A pleasure meeting all the riders,(Name tags required next time). Thank you all for putting up with the geezer!!  "I'll be back"
Rich

"I don't really see a need to retire as long as I am having fun." Stan Lee 2006

Quote from: 2372ighost on April 30, 2018, 07:25:11 PM
What a HOOT! My second only DS ride and my first motorcycle camping trip. The hosts, Al and Melody are special people to take this on. My hat is off to them.
A pleasure meeting all the riders,(Name tags required next time). Thank you all for putting up with the geezer!!  "I'll be back"
Rich

"I don't really see a need to retire as long as I am having fun." Stan Lee 2006

Glad you enjoyed the weekend.....thank you for coming along for the ride.

Flint creek was amazing!   Eating miles upon miles of dust wasnt half bad ;)
The DRZ was thankful for the opportunity to show off its abilities and my lack.

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Flint creek was amazing!   Eating miles upon miles of dust wasnt half bad ;)
The DRZ was thankful for the opportunity to show off its abilities and my lack.

you did very well at Flint Creek, good times


this was how hard I had to work to get a couple pictures of our small group coming back to camp.... left hand throttle, right hand video

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I lost my motorcycle camera on a ride a couple of months ago and haven't gotten a new one, so I don't have any ride pics, that was me dragging that telephoto DSLR around, there are some people pics, I had to stand at the outhouse to even get a head in the frame, since you can't even tell this was m/c event from these pics, I'm just going to post a link for the curious.

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Thanks for the pics and videos everyone...really hate I couldn't make this one.  :(

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Thanks for the pics and videos everyone...really hate I couldn't make this one.  :(

Me too.  Sucks to miss this.

Quote from: Gam on May 01, 2018, 06:00:23 PM
I lost my motorcycle camera on a ride a couple of months ago and haven't gotten a new one, so I don't have any ride pics, that was me dragging that telephoto DSLR around, there are some people pics, I had to stand at the outhouse to even get a head in the frame, since you can't even tell this was m/c event from these pics, I'm just going to post a link for the curious.

https://gamike.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=NSBkV5&autoStart=1&captions=1&navigation=0&playButton=0&randomize=0&speed=3&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=2&clickable=1 (https://gamike.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=NSBkV5&autoStart=1&captions=1&navigation=0&playButton=0&randomize=0&speed=3&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=2&clickable=1)

I bought this as a second camera to film with along my GoPro Hero 3 Black. It is a YI Lite Action Camera. You can follow the link to see it on Amazon;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075JFSZM9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or watch this video on it;



I haven't used it YET. Was going to on the Free State ride but you know, a mule got in the way. I may just turn it on and do a little walk around with it tomorrow.

I didn't get many pics, too busy having fun!


Getting ready to leave the campground;

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First out n back to the river;

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The bridge of death;

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Some of the crowd at the lunch stop;

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What a great weekend.
Not sure how it could have been any better.
Well, maybe longer!

Thank you Alan and Melody for everything.
You're the best!

Thanks to all for a great ride'n weekend!!


PS. Mike from Rome GA, I have some of your camping gear.
Send me a email.

It really was a great weekend to say the least. I would do it again in a heartbeat and I look forward to riding and hanging out with all of you guys in the future.

Big thanks to the Goodwins for being such great hosts. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/b55cd56e68374dea90fb3b3b54116277.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/14a87f75338fae50bf6f2b2687552754.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180504/6a4e50b4871d6825518fc7c1fe24acb0.jpg)

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Thanks Allen and Melony for putting together a spectacular event. No pictures but I'll probably steal a few of these that are posted. The food, the friends, the weather, all were excellent. If you've never been on a Free State Ride with the Goodwin's, you have missed out.