Motorcycle Alabama

Rain or Shine, Cold or Hot.....It's ON.

Route Details to come after some scouting rides. 

WHERE:  377 County Road 1286
               Vinemont, Al. 35179

We'll have breakfast for everyone that Saturday morning, usually bacon and pancakes. 

Lunch to be determined.

Saturday night...BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) We'll throw whatever we have on the grill that night.

ALSO, The highlight of the weekend, screening of "Little Fauss and Big Halsey" on the BIG screen outside Saturday night. 

We'll have a bonfire, and also a fire pit to stand around and tell, true stories ONLY :lol-049: :lol-049:

We'll call SAUSAGE FEST Friday night if anyone comes to campout that night.  Stock up on Conecuh, and any other sausage you might want to try.

Adult beverages ARE allowed on Friday and Saturday nights...frowned upon at lunch Saturday... :DANCING-banana-032:

Pictures and more details to follow whenever I'm finished with these 20 days straight at work. :crazy: :crazy:

Going to be a good one as usual! I hope a few more people show up to camp than the last couple years!

Count me in.  I'll plan on camping Saturday pm as well.  Thx for leading this!

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Any water crossings?


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Quote from: GS Noob on September 27, 2017, 08:25:06 AM
Any water crossings?


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If we ride up into southern middle Tennessee, YEP....If we do a "dead-end" tour of Bankhead, nope.

What kind of riding is this gentlemen? I have a  V Strom 1000 that is just for road use and a WR426 that is street legal but not very fun over 60/on highways. I am in Scottsboro so that is an easy hour an a half on the Strom but it would be a bit different on the WR.

I'll be on a 86 Honda 250. Top speed with me on it is 60.  I'll be hauling the bike to the start point.

There may be some mud and maybe some water crossings, depending on which way Al goes.

Quote from: David DoubleEX on September 29, 2017, 01:54:04 PM
What kind of riding is this gentlemen? I have a  V Strom 1000 that is just for road use and a WR426 that is street legal but not very fun over 60/on highways. I am in Scottsboro so that is an easy hour an a half on the Strom but it would be a bit different on the WR.

Big bike friendly. Al usually rides 2-up on a worn-out KLR650 and does just fine. Having a semi-knobbie tire will help, but not necessary if you ride conservatively.

If I can talk someone into buying my Vulcan so that I can buy a KLR, I might make it...

I am thinking I will try to make it if I still have my WR by then. I just put it up for sale ($2,300 if you want it)

Anyone coming from near Scottsboro? I don't have a truck.

If I sell the WR, there isn't much I can do as the V Strom is all street, no dirt. If I ride the WR, it would be nice to trailer it. Also, it will just be day trip rides right? The WR can't carry anything for overnight (again why i want to trailer.)

Thanks guys.

Yes, for this ride we typically camp at Al's place and ride during the day getting lunch somewhere along the route. We return to camp to cook dinner and watch a movie or football!

Quote from: David DoubleEX on October 02, 2017, 01:36:05 AM
I am thinking I will try to make it if I still have my WR by then. I just put it up for sale ($2,300 if you want it)

Anyone coming from near Scottsboro? I don't have a truck.

If I sell the WR, there isn't much I can do as the V Strom is all street, no dirt. If I ride the WR, it would be nice to trailer it. Also, it will just be day trip rides right? The WR can't carry anything for overnight (again why i want to trailer.)

Thanks guys.

I'm in Paint Rock Valley. I plan to haul my bike over on Saturday morning and come back on Saturday afternoon/evening. You're welcome to ride with me if you want.

What is KSU time as of now?


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Count me as tentative. If I can get off work that Friday I should be able to make it. Assuming you got parking space?  I'd most likely bring my DR 350 up in the back of the pickup as opposed to riding the 1190.

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Quote from: gulfcoaster on October 02, 2017, 06:24:28 PM
Count me as tentative. If I can get off work that Friday I should be able to make it. Assuming you got parking space?  I'd most likely bring my DR 350 up in the back of the pickup as opposed to riding the 1190.

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PLENTY of parking..... :applause-003:

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....... on a worn-out KLR650.............
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I resemble that remark. :bike-038:

Quote from: jrobinson on October 02, 2017, 09:53:12 AM

Quote from: David DoubleEX on October 02, 2017, 01:36:05 AM
I am thinking I will try to make it if I still have my WR by then. I just put it up for sale ($2,300 if you want it)

Anyone coming from near Scottsboro? I don't have a truck.

If I sell the WR, there isn't much I can do as the V Strom is all street, no dirt. If I ride the WR, it would be nice to trailer it. Also, it will just be day trip rides right? The WR can't carry anything for overnight (again why i want to trailer.)

Thanks guys.

I'm in Paint Rock Valley. I plan to haul my bike over on Saturday morning and come back on Saturday afternoon/evening. You're welcome to ride with me if you want.

Thanks jrobinson. I will let you know. a Saturday trip would probably work best for me anyhow.
This is still dependent on still having the WR. I have only had one good potential buyer, but he is supposed to come check out the bike next weekend. Fingers crossed.

This ride is a good reason to not sell it.

If we do decide to ride around Bankhead, Chef Troy's would be a highlight to the trip!! :respect-058:

To entice those that may be on the fence!

2015 Sausage Fest for 3 people!!!
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Bring you significant other for a romantic setting by the pool (or just good beer!)
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Don't worry, there was a way around!!
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Myself and a buddy are going to try and make it.

Little more than 2 weeks away.... :DANCING-banana-032: :DANCING-banana-032:

The possibility of my attendance increased greatly today.

What time is breakfast sat morning and KSU? I am new to DS riding and would like to make it sat.
Thanks
Rich

Quote from: 2372ighost on October 31, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
What time is breakfast sat morning and KSU? I am new to DS riding and would like to make it sat.
Thanks
Rich

Breakfast 7:30is.....KSU 9am......

Still haven't pinned down the exact route just yet.  It may depend on the weather more than anything else...

No matter the route, it'll be good fun with good people.

Okay I still have the WR so I should be coming to this. I have a couple of friends that are interested too.
What is the plan Saturday morning? I know kick stands are up at 9, but do we have to do a good bit of pavement riding to get to the trails? Only street legal bikes right? (As in no 4 wheelers or off road only bikes.)
How long will we be out riding? Do we eat lunch while out?

Looking forward to this!

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Reckon we could take the group around the Flint Creek trail in Bankhead?  It's $3, or is it $5 :thinking-022:...anyway.  Nothing in the trail is to difficult.

We could go by there, let those that want to do the loop could, the rest could, possibly, ride some of the other local dirt roads around.

Y'all that have ridden it before, give me some feedback.

Like I said, it's not a very difficult trail, I rode it 2-up on a worn out KLR...how difficult could it be? :cool08:

And I think John and Paula Alderman rode part of it in their Ural sidecar rig....BIG FUN there. :DANCING-banana-032:

Quote from: David DoubleEX on November 05, 2017, 04:23:09 PM
Okay I still have the WR so I should be coming to this. I have a couple of friends that are interested too.
What is the plan Saturday morning? I know kick stands are up at 9, but do we have to do a good bit of pavement riding to get to the trails? Only street legal bikes right? (As in no 4 wheelers or off road only bikes.)
How long will we be out riding? Do we eat lunch while out?

Looking forward to this!

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Must be tagged and registered....  We'll eat lunch out, Chef Troys Talk of the Town, in Houston, more than likely.

[quote author=Al Goodwin link=topic=2183.msg19657#msg19657 date=1509923159...............Flint Creek trail in Bankhead?  It's $3, or is it $5 :thinking-022:...anyway.  Nothing in the trail is to difficult...................
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$3 per vehicle on the trail. Been there twice this year. Both times a week after rain. Several places with deep water and deep ruts.

Quote from: Chuck A. on November 06, 2017, 04:56:52 AM
[quote author=Al Goodwin link=topic=2183.msg19657#msg19657 date=1509923159...............Flint Creek trail in Bankhead?  It's $3, or is it $5 :thinking-022:...anyway.  Nothing in the trail is to difficult...................

$3 per vehicle on the trail. Been there twice this year. Both times a week after rain. Several places with deep water and deep ruts.

Yeah, rain causes issues on the trail there.  we'll play it by ear, see how conditions look that day, :idea-007:

Headed into Bankhead this Sunday to show my dad around. Need me to pre-ride anything?

Quote from: Fencejumper09 on November 07, 2017, 09:28:23 AM
Headed into Bankhead this Sunday to show my dad around. Need me to pre-ride anything?

Sunday, ya say??

That is the plan but nothing in stone yet. It is all pending if they can stick around until Monday morning. If they have to leave Sunday afternoon then we will probably just hit the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area.

I will keep you posted!

Looks like we won't be riding Bankhead Sunday. Dad has to head back to South Carolina

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Looking forward to this. Looks like a 50% chance of rain Saturday as of right now but maybe we will get lucky!

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Melony and I took a scouting drive, in the jeep, today.  I've got a few roads on the route that are not in the "Free State" rides.  We'll be riding a few dead-ends, we couldn't drive to the end in the jeep, but they seem to be well traveled by hunters.  We also-ran ride the 2 down to the river if we all want to.  There may be some folks that have never been down those 2 roads( :lol-049:).......

Also, maybe a stop at the natural bridge recreation area, it's a free area with a cool natural bridge that's easily seen from the top, if we don't want to hike to the bottom.

We'll also be passing by the Flint Creek trail if anyone wants to do he loop, a $3 fee for that. 

Options abound....lol.....

I have to work Friday, but Melony will be here, y'all can come anytime Friday.

So I officially retire (semi), and this ride STILL falls on a shift I have to work! I might make it Saturday, possibly even Friday night, but I'll have to cut out Saturday night and be at work Sunday morning. Maybe I can work that out. I'd hate to miss another one!

It seems that I'm going to have to miss out on the ride this year, but I thought I would make sure everyone is aware that the 18th is the opening day of gun deer season so be on the lookout for hunters; especially those who like to shoot at sounds.

Not looking good for getting off work Friday to drive up there.

Quote from: zdc1775 on November 13, 2017, 10:28:28 AM
It seems that I'm going to have to miss out on the ride this year, but I thought I would make sure everyone is aware that the 18th is the opening day of gun deer season so be on the lookout for hunters; especially those who like to shoot at sounds.

WELL, dang.....that's good news :thinking-022:

We may skip a couple of the dead-ends and just ride down to the river. :bike-038:

Breakfast menu Saturday morning will be biscuits and gravy, with 10 pounds of bacon on the side. :drooling-2:

Route before lunch.

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Looks like I will be coming up Friday but have to leave after the ride Saturday!

Looking forward to another great ride, too bad I actually have somewhere to be Saturday night!

Gave myself a radial fracture on my elbow, so ... I'm out.   :thumb-down-012:   :sad-055:

I'm working Friday night but as long as there aren't any unexpected delays at work I'll be there Saturday morning. 

Quote from: Nice Goat on November 13, 2017, 12:44:55 PM
Gave myself a radial fracture on my elbow, so ... I'm out.   :thumb-down-012:   :sad-055:

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My new to me KLX has a slipping clutch. I'm hoping it is because the PO put risers on it and the clutch cable is stretched and I cant get any freeplay out of it. Ordered a longer cable yesterday, supposed to be here Wednesday.

The good guys are dropping like flies!

Al,

(Weather dependent) Donata and I will travel down to spend the eve with y'all Saturday, then depart after the movie.  We'll bring some goodies to eat!

Look forward to seeing all of you!

Looks like my plan to ride my first DS ride with knowledgeable folks is not going to happen. I am going to have to be out of town Saturday. What does Sunday ride comprise of?
Rich

I'll see ya'll Saturday morning for the ride and bring the rain gear. Looking forward to a dirty good time!

Quote from: 2372ighost on November 13, 2017, 10:26:39 PM
Looks like my plan to ride my first DS ride with knowledgeable folks is not going to happen. I am going to have to be out of town Saturday. What does Sunday ride comprise of?
Rich

No ride planned for Sunday, but we can always take suggestions and go for a ride.... Since we're riding some Bankhead Saturday, maybe we could ride southern/middle Tennessee Sunday :thinking-022:

It's and hour to get to the good stuff, but it's worth it....

I hope the chance of rain fades off.

So I'm pretty much stuck with riding the WR an hour and a half to get there but I'm kind of thinking about bringing a tent and sleeping bag on my back and staying the night. It will be nice to rest for a night before making the ride back home.

If anyone is coming through/near scottsboro trailering their bike... I'm all ears

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Quote from: David DoubleEX on November 14, 2017, 12:08:28 PM
I hope the chance of rain fades off.

So I'm pretty much stuck with riding the WR an hour and a half to get there but I'm kind of thinking about bringing a tent and sleeping bag on my back and staying the night. It will be nice to rest for a night before making the ride back home.

If anyone is coming through/near scottsboro trailering their bike... I'm all ears

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I've got an extra tent, or 4 :respect-048:....and sleeping bags(6 or 7 of them :crazy:)...no need to pack a tent or bag, I can put up an extra one. :DANCING-banana-032:

I may even round up a COT if sleeping on the ground is an issue.

I've got us about 60 miles+/- after lunch....with a couple of options.  I've got to go check out a couple of bridges, see if they're passable. :cool08:   Or, IF they're even there. :crazy:

If not, there's ways around them all. :bike-038:

Quote from: David DoubleEX on November 14, 2017, 12:08:28 PM
I hope the chance of rain fades off.

So I'm pretty much stuck with riding the WR an hour and a half to get there but I'm kind of thinking about bringing a tent and sleeping bag on my back and staying the night. It will be nice to rest for a night before making the ride back home.

If anyone is coming through/near scottsboro trailering their bike... I'm all ears

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Did you contact Johnny? He should be hauling his bike over from Paint Bank

Well that was the plan, but I have a project that I have to finish within the next week or so. I won't be able to make the ride this year.  :sad-055:

Starting to sound like 5 pounds of bacon will do it....but, then again :idea-013:, can you really ever have to much BACON??

What's a good show time Sunday ?

If it makes a difference, I'm on a klr650

Quote from: Nice Goat on November 13, 2017, 12:44:55 PM
Gave myself a radial fracture on my elbow, so ... I'm out.   :thumb-down-012:   :sad-055:

what the hell man? yer family gotta thing for snappy twigs right before all the fun starts ?!

heal up buddy

Quote from: 2372ighost on November 14, 2017, 05:57:16 PM
If it makes a difference, I'm on a klr650

Just anytime Sunday.....morning preferably...before 10, or so.

Quote from: Al Goodwin on November 14, 2017, 08:33:40 PM
Just anytime Sunday.....morning preferably...before 10, or so.

Hopefully my schedule will let me make it early am.
Thanks
Rich

Quote from: 2372ighost on November 14, 2017, 05:57:16 PM
If it makes a difference, I'm on a klr650

I may be on a KLR...if not, we'll be 2-up on the Tenere.....

Just ordered a pair of waterproof boots
(my old ones fell apart and my new ones aren't waterproof)
Because it looks like we are going to get soggy Saturday . They better come in Friday like Amazon guaranteed.

Is this ride going to be more relaxed? It sounds like it. I have dirt bike armor that I can wear but it sounds like my normal road gear will be fine for this ride. Road gear or dirt bike armor?

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Just don't follow too closely to some of the big bikes! I know my rear tire is known to throw some big rocks!

Quote from: David DoubleEX on November 15, 2017, 12:35:22 PM
Just ordered a pair of waterproof boots
(my old ones fell apart and my new ones aren't waterproof)
Because it looks like we are going to get soggy Saturday . They better come in Friday like Amazon guaranteed.

Is this ride going to be more relaxed? It sounds like it. I have dirt bike armor that I can wear but it sounds like my normal road gear will be fine for this ride. Road gear or dirt bike armor?

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Relaxed overall pace.....some may want to whip-it-up a bit...and that's ok as well.... We can all get along. :respect-048:

Melony and I will just be wearing our normal gear, no dirt-bike armor.

I should be able to swing the milage, but if not, maybe I can bum a gallon and mix it up quick?

I will make sure to fill up for you Kyle! Bring a siphon!

I'm going to check on this bridge, on 80, this evening....I don't recall ever riding this :thinking-022:

If anyone knows if it's passable ....let me know.

https://www.google.com/maps/@34.2408911,-87.1337638,16.93z?hl=en

Based on Google Maps, there is a tree a 100 yards east we can ride across! No Biggie!

Quote from: Fencejumper09 on November 16, 2017, 09:12:53 AM
Based on Google Maps, there is a tree a 100 yards east we can ride across! No Biggie!

EXCELLENT !!!!! :DANCING-banana-032:

Someone hold my beer!

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There's another one I KNOW is not there, here on 160...dirtbikes with lights could cross, Tenere's can NOT. :thumb-down-012:

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Still some camp spaces available for tomorrow night? And is it cool to bring a friend who's relatively new to dual sporting but itching to learn?

Quote from: bblass on November 16, 2017, 10:31:15 AM
Still some camp spaces available for tomorrow night? And is it cool to bring a friend who's relatively new to dual sporting but itching to learn?

PLENTY of room....and bring anyone you like. :hi-002:

This is a true "dual-sport" ride...little bit of everything, but nothing to extreme. :respect-048:

Awesome! We'll catch ya'll round 7 or so tomorrow night. Looking forward to a great weekend!

I don't know if we'll be anywhere near Antioch Church, but if we are, I've been wanting to go after a ten year old geocache that hasn't been logged in almost eight years..

https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1HRV8_stiffs-and-stills-1-american-heroes

it's not a big deal, just kind of cool if we're close to there :-)

Let me know if y'all need anything besides sausage for tonight or in the morning! I should be leaving Birmingham by 3pm.

Quote from: kylepeterson on November 16, 2017, 05:41:25 PM
I don't know if we'll be anywhere near Antioch Church, but if we are, I've been wanting to go after a ten year old geocache that hasn't been logged in almost eight years..

https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1HRV8_stiffs-and-stills-1-american-heroes

it's not a big deal, just kind of cool if we're close to there :-)

What's the name of the cemetary?  I can't make it out. :thinking-022:

Quote from: kylepeterson on November 16, 2017, 05:41:25 PM
I don't know if we'll be anywhere near Antioch Church, but if we are, I've been wanting to go after a ten year old geocache that hasn't been logged in almost eight years..

https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1HRV8_stiffs-and-stills-1-american-heroes

it's not a big deal, just kind of cool if we're close to there :-)

I bound it...not out of the way at all....we've got "Nowhere to be and ALL Day to get there"

Garrison-Payne cemetery, but the usgs map calls it the Robbins cemetery.

Quote from: kylepeterson on November 17, 2017, 03:07:57 PM
Garrison-Payne cemetery, but the usgs map calls it the Robbins cemetery.

If it's behind Antioch church, I found bit.

Aaaand I'm not going to make it. My exhaust header lost its nuts while on my way (luckily close to home. You guys have a good time riding.

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:-)

Quote from: kylepeterson on November 18, 2017, 02:33:20 PM
:-)

Looks like 10-11 bikes!  Sorry I missed this one!

12 Bikes.  It was a great day.  I'll post some pics when I get the chance.

Here's a teaser:

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I like this Motorcycle community. No one cares how many people show up as long as THE BIKES are there.... lol

Another great event put on by Al and Melony.  They really go above and beyond when they host an event.  Not only is there some great riding but they feed us before and after the ride! 

A few days ago the weather forecast was not looking good.  When I got on the road this morning heading to Vinemont it was lloking pretty gloomy and even rained a little on the way down.  I figured the weather would keep the number of riders down but that wasn't the case.  There was a pretty good crowd feeding their faces when I arrived.  So I joined them.  Biscuits and Bacon!  Thanks AL and Melony.

Getting ready to go.

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There were some new faces there, at least for me and some people I hadn't seen in a while.

We had 12 bikes and actually got on the road at the time Al had planned.

Al led us on some nice country roads over to Bankhead.

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We stopped at the Flint Creek OHV trail parking area. 

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At first only a few people seemed to want to ride it but then we all caved in to peer pressure and off we went.  I haven't done one of these OHV trails in quite a while.  I used to do them regularly when I had lighter bikes like my KDX200.  The heavy KLR is not the best bike for something like this but then I can't really use that as an excuse when some of the other riders had even heavier bikes. 

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This must have been quite a story ;D

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Fencejumper and his KTM:

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Good thing the trail was not muddy today:

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After Flint Creek we rode some more roads, paved and gravel.

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We stopped here to find a geo cache Kyle wanted to find.

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There was a really interesting headstone.

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The other side.  Somehow I just don't think I'd want my name on a headstone when I was still alive.

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A good way to take a nap.

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Lunch at Chef Troy's

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By the time we finished lunch it must have been close to 3 so some of us headed home to try to beat the weather.  I did manage to make it home with only a brief rain on the way. 

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It was a great day.  Thanks again Al and Melony :)

Hate that I missed this but glad that you guys had a good time. Will keep me eyes open for the next offroad ride!

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Thanks for taking all the pictures!  Do you mind if I share of these on facebook?  I didn't even realize you taking that one of me with my feet up while we were waiting on Kyle and David.

Quote from: AT-AT on November 18, 2017, 08:55:05 PM
Thanks for taking all the pictures!  Do you mind if I share of these on facebook?  I didn't even realize you taking that one of me with my feet up while we were waiting on Kyle and David.

Use them for anything you want.

Thanks! It was a pleasure meeting and riding with you today.  Glad we both got out of the storm before it hit us!

Quote from: AT-AT on November 18, 2017, 09:03:20 PM
Thanks! It was a pleasure meeting and riding with you today.  Glad we both got out of the storm before it hit us!

Hope to ride with you again.

I also posted some pics in your intro post.

that leather vest lol

check the dates

geocaching @ the cemetery

Another pic from Flint Creek.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2017-pics/i-JwmCFBW/0/7d060b95/XL/PB180024-XL.jpg)

Got some quick video while in bankhead wasn't going very fast and it isn't all to interesting but its the only thing
I really filmed.  Thanks again to all those that came out looking forward to doing something similar again soon.

Quote from: AT-AT on November 19, 2017, 11:59:59 AM
...Got some quick video while in bankhead wasn't going very fast and it isn't all to interesting but its the only thing
I really filmed...

I actually found it very interesting.  Many people would not take their adventure bike on trails like that. 

Thank you for making the effort to record and post video!

Quote from: Nice Goat on November 19, 2017, 12:05:22 PM

I actually found it very interesting.  Many people would not take their adventure bike on trails like that. 

Thank you for making the effort to record and post video!

You can thank David he bullied me into it hahaha. 

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https://youtu.be/OQAlChIA-Lo

https://youtu.be/It41oYDg91g

https://youtu.be/Wr-6BZUvEi4

https://youtu.be/J43VMm2bzKA

https://youtu.be/SHVJ7UZUlm0

https://youtu.be/70h_6B2toSA

https://youtu.be/talZmv572jo

https://youtu.be/SlDFD31XKCE

https://youtu.be/Z8y9tqX64jE

I reckon we could tell no one was hurt by the argument that began right after the incident......  Just a bit of pride spilled into the river.

.https://youtu.be/OQAlChIA-Lo

This was a fantastic time! Many thanks to Al and Melony for their hospitality and for putting on such a great event; you meet the best people on two wheels!

Another great Goodwin Ride! Thanks to everyone who lent a hand! We had a great group of riders for this event! For someone who was timid to bring his shiny new AT to a dual sport ride, Alex didn't hesitate to take it on the Flint Creek Trail! It was impressive to see him handle the rock ledges on that bike!! Welcome to the club and sorry for the addiction,  :-\ , it is a hard habit to break!

Working on my video and ride report but my Macbook seems to be crapping out on my!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Quote from: Fencejumper09 on November 21, 2017, 08:42:57 AM
Working on my video and ride report but my Macbook seems to be crapping out on my!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ya know my old pc seems to still work just fine.... Stupid apple crap.

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Another great ride Alan and Melony. Thanks for letting me ride along. Great bunch of guys.