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Alabama Rides => Street & Dual Sport Rides => Topic started by: Nice Goat on October 13, 2015, 10:03:37 PM

Title: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: Nice Goat on October 13, 2015, 10:03:37 PM



RFP = "Ride for Pie"

Why?  Because pie fixes everything!

This is ride option #2 for Al's "Nowhere to Be, All Day to Get There" event (see link here (http://bamarides.com/ride/index.php?topic=46.0)).

This will be an all-street, family-friendly, obey-the-speed-limit, safety-conscious ride.  We will visit some covered bridges, some scenic views, and some curvy country roads.  No interstate. 

Ride will start at 377 County Road 1286, Vinemont, AL about 9:00am-ish.  We will leave right after the dual-sport group leaves.  Recommend you get there about 8:00am to enjoy breakfast and friendly banter.  Campers are welcome, or you can just show up Saturday morning for the ride.  Lunch will be at a reasonably-priced barbecue joint, probably in Oneonta.  I don't have the route finished yet, but we'll try to have lunch about 12:30pm, and try to be back at Al's place by 5:00pm.  If you are camping, you can expect evening festivities, bonfire, movie, etc.  It's gonna be a blast, so come join us!
   
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P.S. - I buy the pie!

P.P.S. - Free stickers too!

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on October 13, 2015, 10:42:23 PM
66 miles before lunch.  Stop at two bridges and Palisades Park.  About 20 minutes per stop.

https://goo.gl/maps/ETdFZtJ2wkR2 (https://goo.gl/maps/ETdFZtJ2wkR2)

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on October 13, 2015, 10:42:33 PM
77 miles after lunch.  Will include a 30-minute gas stop/rest break in Snead.

https://goo.gl/maps/uasn5B33aKS2 (https://goo.gl/maps/uasn5B33aKS2)

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: speedfire on October 14, 2015, 06:03:16 AM
I never got my sticker the first time :/
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on October 14, 2015, 07:43:20 AM

Quote from: speedfire on October 14, 2015, 06:03:16 AM
I never got my sticker the first time :/

Extra helping for you then  ;)
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: polarissalesman on October 14, 2015, 09:35:14 AM
I"m in IF I can get off..... fingers crossed ...
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: speedfire on October 14, 2015, 02:44:43 PM
Quote from: gharshman on October 14, 2015, 07:43:20 AM

Quote from: speedfire on October 14, 2015, 06:03:16 AM
I never got my sticker the first time :/

Extra helping for you then  ;)
Yay!!
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Argh Oh on October 15, 2015, 07:10:11 AM
I missed the last one but really hoping to make this, probably meeting up and departing enroute. Besides, I gotta get one of those fine stickers!
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Shepcam on October 15, 2015, 12:42:17 PM
I'm a maybe baby.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: jrobinson on October 26, 2015, 09:51:01 PM
Sandy and I are on the pie ride.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: polarissalesman on October 29, 2015, 09:33:12 PM
We are coming!!!! planing on bring a few friends to.....
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Al Goodwin on October 30, 2015, 09:51:49 AM
Saturday night wel'll have a Bon-fire, and a smaller fire around the (BS)pit, plenty of fun AND.........

Viewing of a true classic..... ."LITTLE FAUS and BIG HALSEY"

Little Fauss and Big Halsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Fauss_and_Big_Halsy
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on October 31, 2015, 02:46:29 PM
Did the pre-ride this morning.  155 miles total, no interstate.  There is a small portion of 4-lane highway, but most of the ride is 2-lane county and local roads.  There is a nice mix of scenic vistas, valleys, rock escarpments, fall foilage, covered bridges, sweepers, switchbacks, etc.  One of my goals for this ride was to approach the covered bridges from the back side and ride through, so nobody has to turn around in the road or on the side of the road.  Using the back entrances makes for a beautiful ride, but we will have to deal with some rough pavement.  All the more reason to take it slow and easy.  After this ride, you'll have a new appreciation for the beauty of Blount County.  GPX files attached, if anybody wants to load their GPS.  Detailed track log below.

http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/display/20151031123352-25040-map.html (http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/display/20151031123352-25040-map.html)

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: icychaos on October 31, 2015, 05:05:53 PM
Sweet. Thanks for the files. I'm going to try and be there. I'll firm up later in the week. I'll be interstateing up there from Birmingham in the morning. Where would I meet you all before 9 or breakfast
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on October 31, 2015, 08:26:07 PM
Quote from: icychaos on October 31, 2015, 05:05:53 PM
Sweet. Thanks for the files. I'm going to try and be there. I'll firm up later in the week. I'll be interstateing up there from Birmingham in the morning. Where would I meet you all before 9 or breakfast


Ride starts at Al's house (see the first post above).  We will leave just after the dual sport gang leaves, around 9:00-ish.

Rough schedule:

9:00-ish AM - Ride start
10:20 AM - Swann Bridge (stop 30)
11:05 AM - Easley Bridge
11:15 AM - Palisades Park (stop 30)
11:55 AM - Horton Mill Bridge
12:05 PM - Lunch & Gas (stop 90)
01:55 PM - Walker Gap
02:20 PM - Eagle Vision Cycles (stop 30)
03:00 PM - Tumlin Gap
03:30 PM - Snead Shell (stop 30)
04:30 PM - Ride End
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: KevinB on October 31, 2015, 08:38:16 PM
I should be there, hopefully 2-up.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Zeus on November 01, 2015, 07:42:28 AM
I don't wanna get off topic but I greatly appreciate the gpx files you've uploaded.
FYI, I click on it and open with "Moto map" app on my iPhone. For those occasions I don't wanna take the time to hook up my nuvi 550.
I'll let BR know "how it works" 😜
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: icychaos on November 02, 2015, 02:53:27 PM
I can't figure out why when I import the gpx files it just has straight as the bird flies lines to 4 waypoints instead of the actual route.
Im using Garmin Basecamp.

I see the same results when importing into google maps as well. Attached screenshot
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on November 02, 2015, 07:49:53 PM
For "routes", my GPS program only exports the waypoints.  Each waypoint is generally a turn.

For "tracks", it has a breadcrumb every 15 feet, but that is a larger file.

If you want to try the track file, it is attached.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: icychaos on November 03, 2015, 12:46:43 PM
Thank you. That helped. Im new to the GPS importing / creating trips etc. but I think that will work.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Nice Goat on November 04, 2015, 07:47:58 PM
Watching the weather ....
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: Yankee Dog on November 04, 2015, 08:23:50 PM

Quote from: icychaos on November 02, 2015, 02:53:27 PM
I can't figure out why when I import the gpx files it just has straight as the bird flies lines to 4 waypoints instead of the actual route.
Im using Garmin Basecamp.


Make sure you unit is set to "routes" and not "cross country" or some such.  Cross country will take you as the crow flys.   Routes will keep,you on the road. 
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sat., Nov. 7th
Post by: polarissalesman on November 06, 2015, 07:00:30 AM

Not looking good if what the weathermen are saying comes to pass...... and to think I took my only Saturday off  to do this ride and it's gonna rain  :'(
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: Nice Goat on November 06, 2015, 01:17:48 PM
Okay, I'm moving the Ride for Pie to Sunday.  Everything else remains the same.  Breakfast at Goodwin's at 8AM.  Ride starts around 9AM.  Sorry for the change, but I hope you all can still make it.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: jrobinson on November 06, 2015, 01:44:26 PM
Good call. We're still in. If we aren't there when you leave out, we will catch up.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: speedfire on November 06, 2015, 03:42:56 PM
I should be there.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: polarissalesman on November 06, 2015, 08:48:26 PM
we should be there .....
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: polarissalesman on November 07, 2015, 03:56:33 PM
forgot son is leaving in the morning for Ft Smith, Ark.....don't think his momma is going to leave b4 her baby does..... :o
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: klaviator on November 07, 2015, 04:38:54 PM
I got my mud fix today.  I'll be there for some street riding in the morning.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: KevinB on November 07, 2015, 06:46:11 PM
I'll meet y'all at Swann Bridge.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: jrobinson on November 08, 2015, 08:00:33 AM
We'll meet you at Swann Bridge also.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: mojo1 on November 08, 2015, 08:03:00 AM
I will meet up at Swann Bridge also
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: speedfire on November 08, 2015, 05:10:50 PM
Thanks for the sticker Glenn, and for the cake. Nice day to ride.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: Yankee Dog on November 08, 2015, 05:13:54 PM
Had a great despite the lack of pie.  I insist that you try again as soon as possible. 
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: Nice Goat on November 08, 2015, 06:31:15 PM
Big thanks to everybody who came out today!  Too bad that the BBQ place had only cake, no pie.  We'll definitely have a do-over soon.

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: klaviator on November 08, 2015, 06:32:10 PM
It was a great day.  Melony and Al provided some pancakes and bacon for breakfast:

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Then Glen lead us on a fun ride through some covered bridges and a lot of fun roads I had never ridden before.

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We had a great lunch and PIE at the O So good BBQ.  Thanks for the pie Glen!

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And we rode some more fun roads.

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Thanks Al, Melony and Glen for a great day :) 

I have a lot more pics and will post them soon.
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: klaviator on November 08, 2015, 06:41:18 PM
I took a lot of pics today.  I'm posting some of the better ones.  Some may be repetitive but I figured everyone likes to see some pics of themselves.  Here goes:

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: klaviator on November 08, 2015, 06:48:33 PM
More pics:

2nd covered bridge.

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At Palisades Park.

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: klaviator on November 08, 2015, 06:56:36 PM
More pics:

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3rd covered bridge.

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Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: Nice Goat on November 08, 2015, 07:05:58 PM
Great shots, Win.  Thanks for all the effort of running ahead of the pack, getting the angle, and posting the shots!

Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: jrobinson on November 08, 2015, 07:08:08 PM
Nice shots. Some will be stolen.  8)
Title: Re: RFP #6 - Bridges, Vistas & Pie - Sun., Nov. 8th
Post by: KevinB on November 08, 2015, 07:28:33 PM
Nice job on the ride Glenn, and on the pics Win.