Testing these dates for our ride from Vinemont, Al. Y'all chime in if there's another ride or something we just can't miss going on these dates.
Ride in, or haul your bikes, we don't discriminate ;), to 377 County Road 1286, Vinemont, Al. 35179.
We have plenty of room for tents, and RV's.
Breakfast served that Saturday morning, so y'all won't have to pack anything if you campout Friday night.
The ride this year will be up into Southern/Middle Tennessee...yeah, its an hour ride before it gets interesting :o, but it's worth it,. We rode up there 2 years ago and it all went well.
Saturday night will be the movie night: "Little Fauss and Big Halsey" is on the schedule again this year...A CLASSIC !!!! Sorry John Alderman, but I make the rules on this ride.. 8)
So...pics and more details to come later...stay tuned.
I'll be working 6x10s or 7x10s the entire month of October for our refueling outage.
Quote from: kdtrull on August 25, 2016, 04:40:15 PM
I'll be working 6x10s or 7x10s the entire month of October for our refueling outage.
Don't you usually get sick around Oktoberfest time?
Quote from: Al Goodwin on August 25, 2016, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: kdtrull on August 25, 2016, 04:40:15 PM
I'll be working 6x10s or 7x10s the entire month of October for our refueling outage.
Don't you usually get sick around Oktoberfest time?
I think I do have some history of October Fever.
You have my full cooperation either way.
Definitely coming to this one. Hopefully the weather will hold out so we can watch the movie this year!
This thread needs a good bump!!
Tick Tock.....it's coming up next weekend....
Remember, everyone is welcome to come camp out Friday night, breakfast Saturday morning around 8... Head out about 9-9:30ish.....
Still haven't narrowed done a lunch stop.....and dinner Saturday night will be just whatever we can think of that's close.
How about a headcount.. I need to know if 10(TEN) POUNDS of bacon is enough. :o
I can't come, and have never attended any event, but 10 lbs doesn't sound like enough for people from Alabama.
James L
Since I have never been on one of these rides what type or roads/terrain is planned? Depending on what kind I might be able to meet the group up north and ride.
Quote from: zdc1775 on October 17, 2016, 02:49:22 PM
Since I have never been on one of these rides what type or roads/terrain is planned? Depending on what kind I might be able to meet the group up north and ride.
It's a bit of highway, some 2-lane, dirt roads, and some lesser maintained dirt roads, a couple of creek crossings, and one old rickety bridge I'm headed out to take a look at Friday morning.
"Big Bike" friendly....the bridge may be an issue ???, EVEN though, we had a Ural sidecar rig :o make it over it without issues. 8)
I've had some ask about the ride being a "dual-sport" only? well, I'm sure any bike could do it, but there's some I wouldn't suggest it.
If anyone is willing to take the lead on a "street-only" ride I'm sure we could put a good route together...
Any takers? ???
Quote from: Al Goodwin on October 17, 2016, 04:16:02 PM
It's a bit of highway, some 2-lane, dirt roads, and some lesser maintained dirt roads, a couple of creek crossings, and one old rickety bridge I'm headed out to take a look at Friday morning.
"Big Bike" friendly....the bridge may be an issue ???, EVEN though, we had a Ural sidecar rig :o make it over it without issues. 8)
I would be on a Tiger 800 XC with decent 50-50 tires. Sounds like I could make it through if the bridge would hold up.
I'll know more tomorrow about my schedule for the weekend.
Quote from: zdc1775 on October 17, 2016, 09:09:35 PM
Quote from: Al Goodwin on October 17, 2016, 04:16:02 PM
It's a bit of highway, some 2-lane, dirt roads, and some lesser maintained dirt roads, a couple of creek crossings, and one old rickety bridge I'm headed out to take a look at Friday morning.
"Big Bike" friendly....the bridge may be an issue ???, EVEN though, we had a Ural sidecar rig :o make it over it without issues. 8)
I would be on a Tiger 800 XC with decent 50-50 tires. Sounds like I could make it through if the bridge would hold up.
I'll know more tomorrow about my schedule for the weekend.
You'd be fine on the Tiger.....
We'll "one at a time it" across the bridge.
A bit of the morning ride.....or at least it's close to what we'll do...
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More of the morning ride....
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I've not been able to find a good "lunch stop" in this area. 2 years ago, when we rode up here, Mt. Zion church was having their Fall festival, so we had lunch there.
I'm not sure, but I think their festival was last weekend......if anyone has suggestions, or knows for sure about Mt. Zion church festival...please, chime in.
Looks like fun! Looking like better weather than last year! Should we just plan to bring food for lunch on Saturday?
OK....I think I found a lunch stop, in Minor Hill, Tn. Ronnie's Place, a Bar-n-Grill.....
https://www.google.com/search?q=ronnie%27s+place+minor+hill+tn&oq=ronnie%27s+place&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l5.8312j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8
We'll probably not have time for all this, but if we have a small group and move at a good pace we may go by Fort Bluff.....It'll be 190 miles or so if we do it all.....
We can just play it by ear on the way back south.
If not, we can just head on down I-65 back home...
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Wish I could join you guys, but work is interfering... >:(
Quote from: Nice Goat on October 18, 2016, 07:41:32 PM
Wish I could join you guys, but work is interfering... >:(
I hate to hear you're getting sick.......
Is anyone else planning on riding this weekend?
I'm trying to make it there in time for the ride Saturday
Quote from: Al Goodwin on October 18, 2016, 08:35:26 PM
I hate to hear you're getting sick.......
Unfortunately, I'm in Canada right now ... getting sick won't help me. :(
The pool is still open.....if anyone like to take a cool dip.
Ronnie's place is a good lunch stop. It is a honky tonk with good food. It may be covered up with Harleys when y'all get there.
When is a good time to arrive Friday afternoon?
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on October 20, 2016, 08:32:04 AM
When is a good time to arrive Friday afternoon?
ANY time is fine....just set-up wherever you like.....
Are you still going to lead this ride if it is just two or three of us?
If nothing goes wrong I plan on making the ride but would have to meet around all of you around Athens. Just can't see slabbing it down to Vinemont from Huntsville just to come back north.
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on October 20, 2016, 01:56:27 PM
Are you still going to lead this ride if it is just two or three of us?
YEP ::).....got nothing else planned for Saturday. 8)
Good Deal! I will be searching out a scenic route leaving Bham around 1pm for an approximate arrival of 4 or 5!
Quote from: zdc1775 on October 20, 2016, 01:59:18 PM
If nothing goes wrong I plan on making the ride but would have to meet around all of you around Athens. Just can't see slabbing it down to Vinemont from Huntsville just to come back north.
Sounds like a smart move...... We'll be pulling out at 9...but, we're always a bit late ::)
There's a Chevron station here....we'll stop here for fuel, drinks to take, etc.....
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I will be there tomorrow evening for the ride Saturday.
Riding a XR650L.
Can't stay for the movie.
Quote from: mega1e6 on October 20, 2016, 07:47:13 PM
Can't stay for the movie.
That's terrible.....it's a real classic. Ain't that right John Alderman?? :P
I am planning on trying to meet up with ya'll at the Chevron in Athens. Does around 10 am seem about the right time? I know it's impossible to predict exactly. I will be coming from Florence. I will be riding a black 650 V-Strom. What other bikes are planning on being there? (looks like an xr and a tiger) Looks like a great opportunity to see some new places and ride some interesting road with a group.
Is anyone planning on bringing a passenger? If they are, I might also bring a passenger. I'm gonna put my # and then remove it after the ride. Hopefully somebody could send me a text so I will have a way to communicate better with others if the need arises. Looks like nice weather and the dust a little reduced.
I will be on my 690. I will shoot you a text from an 843 telephone number.
Quote from: jeep8 on October 21, 2016, 09:53:31 AM
I am planning on trying to meet up with ya'll at the Chevron in Athens. Does around 10 am seem about the right time? I know it's impossible to predict exactly. I will be coming from Florence. I will be riding a black 650 V-Strom. What other bikes are planning on being there? (looks like an xr and a tiger) Looks like a great opportunity to see some new places and ride some interesting road with a group.
Is anyone planning on bringing a passenger? If they are, I might also bring a passenger. I'm gonna put my # and then remove it after the ride. Hopefully somebody could send me a text so I will have a way to communicate better with others if the need arises two5;sixfive'771-nine six2. Looks like nice weather and the dust a little reduced.
Doug
Meet at the Chevron, 10 sounds about right.....
My wife will be riding with me, if this little stomack bug she woke up with goes away.
Quote from: Al Goodwin on October 20, 2016, 04:11:00 PMSounds like a smart move...... We'll be pulling out at 9...but, we're always a bit late ::)
There's a Chevron station here....we'll stop here for fuel, drinks to take, etc.....
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I'll plan on see everyone there around 10.
We can't make it Saturday but we have two for Sunday with riders on KLR's... :) Can't wait!!! See y'all bright and early Sunday morning....
Y'all are missing out!
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Al, are you taking the Yammy or the KLR.
So....how was it?
Quote from: GS Noob on October 23, 2016, 08:59:34 PM
So....how was it?
Great weather, good ride....no incidents. The bridge didn't collapseD LOL....
I've got a few videos to download then I'll get them up.
Nice videos. That first bridge looked pretty shot.
Quote from: VWCarlos on October 25, 2016, 10:42:03 PM
Nice videos. That first bridge looked pretty shot.
Yeah...one bike at a time, and DON'T STOP. :o
Don't forget the pile of poop right in the middle of the bridge!
I uploaded 5 ride videos to YouTube, I don't like to leave much video on the cutting room floor, so they are kind of long and maybe boring to watch for others. There are no crashes or any other fails, so theirs that. Perfect weather for a ride and I had a good time chasing ya'll around
https://youtu.be/1_b840nOGQ0