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Title: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on March 11, 2019, 07:12:10 PM
RFP = "Ride for Pie"

Why?  Because pie fixes everything!  And the bonus is ... I buy the pie!  And give you free stickers!

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SECOND ANNUAL --- TENNESSEE DIRT DEVIL RIDE & CAMP!!!

Friday, June 21st - Set up camp at Meriwether Lewis Campground on the Natchez Trace.  Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Kp9qMoVtKwP2 (https://goo.gl/maps/Kp9qMoVtKwP2).  Make your way to the campground whenever and however you want.  I'll try to drive up the day before and get the campsite that I want (Site 27?) at the end of the loop.  There are lots of campsites and plenty of trees if you want to hang your hammock.  However, there are no showers at the campground, so you can either (a) bring a camp shower or (b) take a "ho bath" in the restrooms, which they do have.  I'm bringing a lot of stuff (cooler, pop-up canopy, grill, firewood, etc.), so I'll be driving up with the bike on the trailer.

Saturday, June 22nd - Ride 166 miles of TN Dirt Devil.  Mostly smooth dirt roads (some not so smooth and unfortunately, some pavement) with 20-25 creek crossings.  Depth of creek crossings will depend on rain that week, but usually they are not too challenging.  We will stay on public roads and avoid private property.  Lunch will be at the Beacon Light Tea Room.  Link: https://beaconlightrestaurant.com/ (https://beaconlightrestaurant.com/).  Wear swim trunks under your riding pants, so you can cool off in the creek!  Back at the campground, there will surely be plenty of entertainment and lively conversation.

Proposed Route is 166 miles (counter-clockwise, tracks attached, map below):


Faster pace this year!

Sunday, June 23rd - Leisurely coffee and breakfast, pack up, clean up, and go home.

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Important Notes:


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Hopefully the weather will be great and the creeks will be just right in both depth and temperature, so dust off that camping gear and come on out!  Let's get those bikes wet!

Link to last year's ride: http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2723.0 (http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2723.0)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Dual-Sporting/i-j27F8x9/0/887ba162/X2/IMG_1781-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Dual-Sporting/i-W5xj6nj/0/3b4c47b7/X2/IMG_0757-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Dual-Sporting/i-vXH3L9x/0/b6349119/X3/RFP15-166-X3.png)

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Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Moto Guzzi on March 17, 2019, 09:00:54 PM
Great ride last year.  Imma put this one on the calendar.  Hopefully this year my DR won't bite you again!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on March 17, 2019, 09:27:58 PM
Quote from: Moto Guzzi on March 17, 2019, 09:00:54 PM
Great ride last year.  Imma put this one on the calendar.  Hopefully this year my DR won't bite you again!

Yeah, you can't buy memories like that though. 👍
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 18, 2019, 05:38:02 PM
Birthday weekend again for me this year! I hope the wife likes the easy gift of free time!!

I hope to make it!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on March 18, 2019, 08:13:38 PM
It's on the calandar. I hope I can make it again. Last year was a lot of fun. Maybe it won't be a 120F this time and we can finish the loop

I know I'm not the only one craving those biscuits with preserves at the lunch stop. Holy crap that was good. I might even enjoy a big ol' glass of milk with @kyle Peterson.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on March 18, 2019, 10:25:51 PM
I should be able to make this one!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 01, 2019, 04:19:46 PM
Mmmmm biscuits and preserves!

Will someone bring a tv so we can watch the pterodactyl video?
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TWJohn on April 04, 2019, 07:58:53 AM
I will be going. It was allot of fun last year.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on April 04, 2019, 11:40:04 AM
Quote from: KevinB on March 18, 2019, 10:25:51 PM
I should be able to make this one!

Change of plans...I might be able to make this. Mandatory work conference that week out of town. Depends on how early I can get back home Friday night if I'll be able to make it up there Saturday morning.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on April 26, 2019, 11:06:54 AM
I'm in.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on May 07, 2019, 09:34:48 AM
Don't forget about this one folks. This is a great weekend of riding and camping. Be sure to respond so Nice Goat has an accurate head count.

Glenn, I plan to get there fairly early Friday. I'll already be in Manchester, TN the night before.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Moto Guzzi on May 07, 2019, 10:36:31 AM
I'm out.  I would love to go, had a great time on last year's ride.  But work demands dictate otherwise.  Perhaps next year!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: klaviator on May 07, 2019, 10:58:29 AM
This looks like a lot of fun but for the second year in a row I have family obligations that day.   :(
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on May 07, 2019, 01:04:56 PM
I will make it again this year, great time last year.
Rich
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: springer on May 07, 2019, 02:44:06 PM
 It is on my scheduled list of things not to miss.  ;) Got my money somewhat straight, pulling a maintenance day on my bike this Wednesday or Thursday and will be ordering a new set of shoes for the fat pig! Baring a meeting with a mule on a foggy hill top road, I will be there! :D 
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 07, 2019, 03:38:55 PM
@2372ighost  You down for a speed limit +5mph or so up there? @Mike Hudson may be down!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on May 07, 2019, 03:47:04 PM
@Fencejumper09, that sounds like a plan.
Rich
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: amchev on May 16, 2019, 01:14:29 PM
I'm putting this one on the calendar.  It has been too long since the DRZ has been out of my yard.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on May 20, 2019, 12:42:40 PM
Is anyone interested in riding single track at NATRA in Westpoint, TN for a few hours Friday on the way up? It can be as easy or hard as the group wants.

You must be a member of NATRA before arriving. See website for details

https://natra.clubexpress.com

I started a ride thread. Don't pollute this one with NATRA stuff.
https://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=3536.0
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TWJohn on May 21, 2019, 12:05:46 PM
2 and 1/2 weeks out...
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on May 24, 2019, 05:18:01 PM
Updates in the first post, along with GPX files.  Limit of four file attachments, so the waypoints are in this post.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on May 25, 2019, 11:59:17 AM
This is going to be a great ride.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Dual-Sporting/i-j27F8x9/0/887ba162/X2/IMG_1781-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on May 25, 2019, 10:13:28 PM
This is gonna be an awesome ride!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190526/7f718df0d4ff5e9f32ff45f778359eb8.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on May 26, 2019, 08:07:24 AM
Okay, lessons learned from the pre-ride yesterday.....


It's a long route, so we have to get moving early and keep moving, at least until lunch.  For this reason, I backed up the start time to 8:00am.  We can take a more leisurely pace after lunch.

I have a reservation for a group of 20 at the Beacon Light Restaurant for 12:00pm.  We need to leave Meriweather campground at 8:00am.  Please have enough fuel to go 60 miles to the first gas stop.

I'm looking forward to it.  It's going to be a great ride and camp weekend!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on May 26, 2019, 02:34:53 PM
I imported tracks and waypoints into Locus Map for Android and everything works and looks just fine.

Now to decide if I run my worn out tires for one more ride or change them now. One of life's toughest decisions.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on May 26, 2019, 06:56:30 PM
cant
freaking
wait













to splash somebody with stankmud
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on May 26, 2019, 07:07:20 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on May 26, 2019, 06:56:30 PM
cant
freaking
wait













to splash somebody with stankmud


All the creek crossings are clear and cold (and refreshing!). There's only a short section that has a couple of monster mudholes... that is where your quest will take you.  :)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on May 26, 2019, 08:37:27 PM
I'll add a few previews as I get them downloaded.

(Sorry for the poor audio/video quality...I need to adjust the exposure setting and figure out another mounting point to avoid the excessive wind noise)

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on May 26, 2019, 08:54:19 PM
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on May 26, 2019, 09:22:42 PM
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on May 26, 2019, 11:32:35 PM
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 28, 2019, 01:33:56 PM
Just ordered replacement mirrors for the 690 since I think Kyle broke mine in north Georgia!

Wife gave me approval as this is my Birthday Weekend! Somebody better bring me a freaking cake this year!!!

I cried all the way home last year until Melony bought me a slice of Mexican Cheesecake from Chef Troy's!!

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on May 29, 2019, 12:46:47 AM
trackmaster2: I don't know if i'll live long enough for that ride
me: i'll be gentle
trackmaster2: really ? just a fun day of cruising dirt roads ?
me: heheheheheehheehehehahahahahahhHAHAHAHAHAHA. no. you're going to die.
trackmaster2:  mommy
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on May 29, 2019, 06:05:05 AM
thank you for the gpx files Glenn !

I'm going to slap on mills/marks/mulleys/etc old super tanker taboo this evening and check for leaks. i won't be running out of fuel, i think !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TFancher on May 29, 2019, 08:59:11 PM
I'm in for sure. Not sure if Ill truck it or ride up,but I should be there midday Friday!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 30, 2019, 04:59:09 PM
Hey @Nice Goat any chance we can convince you with greenbacks, brown water or beer to bring that nifty shower setup again?

That definitely increased my comfort level around the fire Saturday night and the ride home on Sunday!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on May 30, 2019, 09:23:18 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on May 30, 2019, 04:59:09 PM
Hey @Nice Goat any chance we can convince you with greenbacks, brown water or beer to bring that nifty shower setup again?

That definitely increased my comfort level around the fire Saturday night and the ride home on Sunday!


New and improved this year!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190531/1100f50e22ff08b1a30fc90451be2757.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on May 30, 2019, 10:23:08 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on May 30, 2019, 09:23:18 PM

New and improved this year!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190531/1100f50e22ff08b1a30fc90451be2757.jpg)
I'm glad your Amazon wish list wasn't embarrassing.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on May 31, 2019, 01:41:24 AM
Quote from: Nice Goat on May 30, 2019, 09:23:18 PM

New and improved this year!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190531/1100f50e22ff08b1a30fc90451be2757.jpg)

I shall not bathe
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 31, 2019, 01:48:10 AM
Melony and I had a great time at this ride last year, unfortunately Nucor Steel thinks I need to be there instead of riding this year.

Y'all have fun, ride safe, enjoy......see y'all soon.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: thinwater on May 31, 2019, 09:15:52 AM
You got room for two more? 
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 31, 2019, 12:12:07 PM
Quote from: thinwater on May 31, 2019, 09:15:52 AM
You got room for two more?

In the shower stall?  :D  I doubt it, but we can try!  :-*
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on May 31, 2019, 01:21:05 PM
Quote from: thinwater on May 31, 2019, 09:15:52 AM
You got room for two more?


The more, the merrier!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on May 31, 2019, 05:27:07 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on May 31, 2019, 01:21:05 PM

The more, the merrier!

This is getting kinky!!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: thinwater on June 03, 2019, 07:09:40 AM
Wasn't referring to the shower stall. :o
Quote from: Nice Goat on May 31, 2019, 01:21:05 PM

The more, the merrier!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 03, 2019, 07:33:52 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on May 28, 2019, 01:33:56 PM
Just ordered replacement mirrors for the 690 since I think Kyle broke mine in north Georgia!

Wife gave me approval as this is my Birthday Weekend! Somebody better bring me a freaking cake this year!!!

I cried all the way home last year until Melony bought me a slice of Mexican Cheesecake from Chef Troy's!!



me? no, not me !

had to have been that guy on the drz. ;-)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 03, 2019, 09:28:07 AM
Quote from: thinwater on June 03, 2019, 07:09:40 AM
Wasn't referring to the shower stall. :o

Honestly, I did not think that at all.  That was your friend Fencejumper...

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 03, 2019, 11:46:15 AM
is anyone planning to be at camp to babysit our stuff all weekend ? i would really like to bring two bikes, but more importantly i kind of want to bring them both home with me again too !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TWJohn on June 03, 2019, 12:07:37 PM
I was wondering the same thing. Then again the only thieves I know of from last year was squirrels.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on June 03, 2019, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on June 03, 2019, 11:46:15 AM
is anyone planning to be at camp to babysit our stuff all weekend ? i would really like to bring two bikes, but more importantly i kind of want to bring them both home with me again too !

Just chain a scary dog to your bike while we are gone.

(https://a.wattpad.com/cover/25934910-352-k85064.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 03, 2019, 02:53:55 PM
Now that @kylepeterson has a nice bike he is being all cautious and stuff!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 03, 2019, 11:02:26 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on June 03, 2019, 02:53:55 PM
Now that @kylepeterson has a nice bike he is being all cautious and stuff!

well if i leave the drz chained to the truck, obviously nothing can move without a tractor attached. :-)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 04, 2019, 06:59:20 PM
Have y'all seen the weather?
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Chitza on June 04, 2019, 07:08:49 PM
@Nice Goat, I have a 12v Shower (the Big Kahuna) if you want to borrow it to go with your shower tent??? You can boil a little water to add to tepid water and have a nice, warm shower.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190605/ea7698bb2e369d258baf503c08e0d8f6.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on June 04, 2019, 08:53:41 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on June 04, 2019, 06:59:20 PM
Have y'all seen the weather?

Yes, unless it gets better, I will trailer up.
Rich
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 04, 2019, 09:54:07 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on June 04, 2019, 06:59:20 PM
Have y'all seen the weather?

A few hours ago it was showing 80% chance of t'storms...now it's at 100%.  :(
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 04, 2019, 11:08:34 PM
sarcastic weatherman comment here
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 05, 2019, 06:49:07 AM
I'll still be there, I don't mind the moisture...it's the electrification I'd like to avoid. :)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: springer on June 05, 2019, 07:12:36 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on June 04, 2019, 11:08:34 PM
sarcastic weatherman comment here
:D They arecalled wearher people now...and they are called that because they have no idea whether it is going to rain or not.

Just remember,
Mud is fun. You can play slip and slide in it. If you cover yourself  in it, no one knows who you are. If you crash, for me it is when I crash, it is softer
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TWJohn on June 05, 2019, 07:55:22 AM
I am going rain or shine. Already took off work.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 05, 2019, 08:00:34 AM
Been watching the weather...they are calling for almost 3" of rain in Hohenwald area this weekend.  That'll put a real damper on my ability to have fun.

I don't want to compete with Father's Day next weekend, so... What do y'all think about moving the ride out two weeks to the weekend of June 21-23?


Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TFancher on June 05, 2019, 08:08:16 AM

I could probably do that weekend but I'm game for whatever y'all decide. It doesn't look too good for this weekend I agree.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 05, 2019, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 05, 2019, 08:00:34 AM
Been watching the weather...they are calling for almost 3" of rain in Hohenwald area this weekend.  That'll put a real damper on my ability to have fun.

I don't want to compete with Father's Day next weekend, so... What do y'all think about moving the ride out two weeks to the weekend of June 21-23?

sounds logical to me !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Beck on June 05, 2019, 12:53:21 PM
any weekend works for me.  I dont mind rain if I get caught in it, but 3+ inches and camping in it sucks.....

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Mulley on June 05, 2019, 02:17:20 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 05, 2019, 08:00:34 AM
Been watching the weather...they are calling for almost 3" of rain in Hohenwald area this weekend.  That'll put a real damper on my ability to have fun.

I don't want to compete with Father's Day next weekend, so... What do y'all think about moving the ride out two weeks to the weekend of June 21-23?
I hate that this has happened.
Right now the proposed dates work for me.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on June 05, 2019, 05:03:23 PM
Unfortunate FYI-guy here. 

The lower areas in Hickman county (which is where all the fun creek crossings are) are susceptible to flooding....2010 ring a bell??
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 05, 2019, 05:12:23 PM
Quote from: kdtrull on June 05, 2019, 05:03:23 PM
Unfortunate FYI-guy here. 

The lower areas in Hickman county (which is where all the fun creek crossings are) are susceptible to flooding....2010 ring a bell??


Had to look that one up.  13.57 inches in two days ... dayum
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on June 05, 2019, 06:15:54 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 05, 2019, 05:12:23 PM

Had to look that one up.  13.57 inches in two days ... dayum

Not wanting to be an alarmist....but I've been reoriented in far less fast water.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 05, 2019, 09:18:38 PM
We're going to postpone this ride for two weeks and try again on 6/21-6/22.

Sorry folks...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190606/40938f6feb6d2aba9a5db07434fd50a5.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on June 05, 2019, 10:35:36 PM
It is, what it is. Unfortunately. 😩
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 06, 2019, 10:37:16 AM
now that's it's postponed, there will probably be 1/4" of rain and the FREE money trees that line the roads will be shedding $1000 bills.

or bbq and naked women everywhere.

or worse, pie !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: lazeebum on June 06, 2019, 02:04:53 PM
In that part of the country I'd be wary of the bbq, and maybe the nekkid women!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 06, 2019, 04:07:38 PM
Quote from: kylepeterson on June 06, 2019, 10:37:16 AM
now that's it's postponed, there will probably be 1/4" of rain and the FREE money trees that line the roads will be shedding $1000 bills.

or bbq and naked women everywhere.

or worse, pie !


The forecast has dropped from 2.8" to 1.9" ... I love how the weather looks so glorious as soon as the weekend is over.  Just my luck.

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Gam on June 07, 2019, 04:16:01 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on June 06, 2019, 10:37:16 AM
now that's it's postponed, there will probably be 1/4" of rain and the FREE money trees that line the roads will be shedding $1000 bills.

or bbq and naked women everywhere.

or worse, pie !
Thousand dollar bills are worse than grass clippings in the road.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on June 07, 2019, 09:58:53 PM
I may ride up there tomorrow and just see what the spotty storms did to the lowlands for future....<edit> So far, never mind.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on June 08, 2019, 01:37:19 PM
Rode up to Bon Aqua....got some zippy-mart lunch...heading home.  Haven't seen much more than a couple showers and a few wet spost.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on June 08, 2019, 05:36:24 PM
Normally, there's not a creek in my front yard.  About 30 minutes after I got home:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48026305457_8eee95b4ef_c.jpg)

So, who knows what all happened up there???
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 09, 2019, 12:35:59 AM
Well, we went with the forecast.  Even though we call them "weather guessers," their guesses are usually better than mine.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 15, 2019, 01:34:36 PM
Six days!

I took a vacation day this coming Friday, so I'll definitely be there early.  Planning to leave the house about 6:00am and be there at the campground about 8:00am.  I'll set up a tent, a hammock, and an easy up and then go riding and check out our swimming hole.




Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 15, 2019, 02:30:28 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 15, 2019, 01:34:36 PM
Six days!

I took a vacation day this coming Friday, so I'll definitely be there early.  Planning to leave the house about 6:00am and be there at the campground about 8:00am.  I'll set up a tent, a hammock, and an easy up and then go riding and check out our swimming hole.

I may join you...
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 17, 2019, 06:15:43 AM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 15, 2019, 01:34:36 PM
Six days!

I took a vacation day this coming Friday, so I'll definitely be there early.  Planning to leave the house about 6:00am and be there at the campground about 8:00am.  I'll set up a tent, a hammock, and an easy up and then go riding and check out our swimming hole.

nice!

fork seals/bushings and some other stuff just to be sure... can't wait!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on June 17, 2019, 08:02:34 PM
With the change of dates, I'm unable to make it Friday night :'(  I might be able to get there early Saturday morning for the day ride.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 18, 2019, 07:28:59 AM
cheers, here's to dust prevention and full cool creek crossings !!!


Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: 2372ighost on June 18, 2019, 05:01:44 PM
Change #36 for me. I'm having to leave the airplane in White Plains NY Friday night. I won't be able to commercial home til Saturday. (An all day ordeal) so I'm going to miss this absolutely great ride with great folks.  :-[
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 18, 2019, 05:19:06 PM
Forecast is light scattered showers and 92 degrees.  It's gonna be a steamer!  Start drinking water today!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190618/033d1f4b54e1dd19aeffe522da9a0c89.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 20, 2019, 11:18:59 AM
Weather forecast is improving by the minute!  Who's coming out to play this weekend?

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190620/7e5a5a34796b9ca5b4f49730459f1d76.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 20, 2019, 11:33:38 AM
meeeeeeee
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 20, 2019, 12:15:54 PM
I am in!

Unless I do something stupid tonight and break my bike while bleeding the brakes!


Wish me luck!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 20, 2019, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Nice Goat on June 20, 2019, 11:18:59 AMWho's coming out to play this weekend?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190620/8aebf6907aae115166e8c308266867e3.gif)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: custmmc on June 20, 2019, 01:36:31 PM
I'm planning to attend but need electric hookup or run Honda generator.

Should I try one of the nearby campgrounds or do you think there will be room to spread out?
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Fencejumper09 on June 20, 2019, 01:54:57 PM
@custmmc Plenty of space near the restroom (not too close that you would smell it) that are more spread out where you wouldn't bother anyone with a generator!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: custmmc on June 20, 2019, 03:01:56 PM
I will drive the truck with slide - in camper, pulling an enclosed trailer. I can come through Bham if anyone needs something transported.  Plan to leave from Oxford early Friday, pending filter and tie change.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 20, 2019, 08:04:00 PM
Suzi is loaded and Whitey is ready to roll. might have some door paint left when we arrive, might not.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 20, 2019, 08:05:31 PM
@springer youre still doing this, right ?
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: springer on June 21, 2019, 06:34:55 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on June 20, 2019, 08:05:31 PM
@springer youre still doing this, right ?

Nope, dropped the bike a few days ago. Left shoulder and right leg got a bit buggered up.  :-[ Nothing broken...I think. Sore as all get-out.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 21, 2019, 08:17:47 AM
Quote from: springer on June 21, 2019, 06:34:55 AM
Nope, dropped the bike a few days ago. Left shoulder and right leg got a bit buggered up.  :-[ Nothing broken...I think. Sore as all get-out.

booooo !

i had a icepack on my toes (ongoing nerve damage from dirty biking crashes all the time) yesterday to get ready for this weekend ;-)

you'll be missed, we'll have to roost somebody else now !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 22, 2019, 01:47:12 PM
We finally made it to lunch at 1:30!  We started late, had two mechanical stops, had to get around a downed tree, and three stops for flooded bikes!  It has been an adventure, and we still have 65 miles to go!

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Nice Goat on June 22, 2019, 01:59:45 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190622/055c1593b2adfdc98c701347838a4813.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Emgo on June 23, 2019, 09:34:35 AM
Thanks to all of you for letting me come along. I really enjoyed the day.  First time in years I've been out on a dirt bike for 11 hours, I need a softer seat or a harder butt.

Dirt Devil videos to come,

Ken
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 02:05:02 PM
Glad you came out Ken!

My Seat Concepts didn't help much...my thutts (the part where your thigh and butt meet) were screaming for mercy about 3/4's of the way through yesterday.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:41:32 PM
I took some "Hero" shots at a water crossing playground...

@Mulley


Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:42:57 PM
Kurt on his 690...

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:44:14 PM
Glenn on his 500...

@Nice Goat

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:46:52 PM
David on his 690, getting a shower from Mike on his 500...

@Fencejumper09

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:49:23 PM
Tony on the CRF250L...

@TFancher

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:51:01 PM
Jeff on his 350EXC...

@Jwwr

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:53:13 PM
Michael on the Husky 650...

@Beck

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kdtrull on June 23, 2019, 05:57:51 PM
Those are great.  Hate I missed it all.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 05:58:52 PM
Glenn and I arrived on Friday and secured the camping spots.

We then set out for lunch in Hohenwald at the Junkyard Dog steakhouse and did a short recon of a couple of locations for the next day's ride...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/fb44c7e52e4a54da6ea1dc224e070525.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/67f7e75a71e14cda10e6e94fe77ed6d9.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 06:01:57 PM
The first section was pretty docile and provided a good warm-up. There were a couple of minor issues that required some roadside/trailside attention...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/0e12cfe81dc533a42b9b667bc9695c51.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/2ba8e794bc28bcbb5e29afcff393d327.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/54e12c728c885174716dbb8130799ee0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/70e893262cd71a403056d58cdcd4cec8.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 06:10:56 PM
A pretty strong storm blew through Friday night and there was lots of debris evidence on all the roads. We encountered a few smaller downed trees that only covered a portion of the road, but this one required some extra effort to surmount.

Some chose the high line around up a very loose, almost traction-less, hill while others chose the old "heave-ho!" method...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/8c0cf5c00c9ea5444d5ecb8b2d076c55.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/510ce1128d5c23d21ee4b5b2cfb086cb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/5722aa23f34e51735a7f1afff84ff343.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/6e8aeb64dfa87da0ecc6e6f97da31835.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 06:14:42 PM
Finally...lunch at the Beacon Light Tea Room.

Bring a hearty appetite, the portions are huge. And of course, Glenn sprung for pie...
(forgot to get a pic of the pie)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/cc3a0d4fadaf8ffb28b6a23479d702e5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/60da1c9b60a71b33b708fede4417f760.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 06:17:38 PM
We arrived at the swimming hole just ahead of another approaching storm. Several used the opportunity to cool off...and to take advantage of the bike wash.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/918f8671a222b80e2dd6116cf04a1ee7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/34660016a89cb47fbcca962660439ee3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/14881dcf601da415f2e640e8f8c762dd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/d312eb85c6c9469465bda7796c90092b.jpg)

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 23, 2019, 06:22:48 PM
Someone joked during the day that 5 years ago, this ride would have been littered with Suzuki DR's/DRZ's.  :)  Now those same people are on KTM's (mostly 450/500's, with a 690 and 950 sprinkled in). Orange (and it's white cousin) was definitely the dominant color...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/22018cb805dcb911f98003b87102965c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/10facadf12f0c159494ca20e1ff0301a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/4cf347c9bd4827c9ae1b45738f855b2b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/1d8a549e3d44d6f4282bf7cea7d41666.jpg)
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Emgo on June 23, 2019, 06:44:06 PM
I pulled a couple of screen shots from my videos.
Ken
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Emgo on June 23, 2019, 07:04:14 PM
A couple more.
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Emgo on June 23, 2019, 09:13:17 PM
Some More
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Emgo on June 23, 2019, 09:34:23 PM
Sorry, one more
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: TFancher on June 24, 2019, 01:36:01 AM
Thanks Glenn for organizing another awesome Ride For Pie! Everything seemed to come together for what was close to the perfect ride ! No dust, not too hot, great food and a great group , No major breakdowns or injuries. Spectacular weekend !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Jwwr on June 24, 2019, 06:14:51 AM
Thanks Glenn! I really enjoyed it!
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on June 24, 2019, 09:13:10 AM
thanks Glenn and Kevin for putting all this together for us to enjoy !

just so everyone knows, they took the time to triple check all the routes, pre rode them, noted interesting places to stop n sit, had reservations for food, checked on gas stops, and a while lot more. neither one of these guys are the type to toot their own horn, so you'll never hear it from them, but a lot of work went into this ride.

also, they didn't hear it, but at several of the stops the guys all said the same thing... "man this is awesome, they have everything planned out and made it super easy to have fun for us!"  you even got props from Mike Monroe about how well organized every thing was, several times. if you don't know who he is, just trust us, when you impress guys that run isde/Baja trips, you're doing it right !

i has a blast, really enjoyed all the play time with these great guys. can't say enough good things about it.

and the pie.... omg you need to experience this coconut goodness... I'm still in #headspin mode !

ps- if you're looking for on-location video production/editing it would appear that Kevin's video editing skills took an enormous leap forward recently... we were still dripping from the stream crossings and he was already uploading !
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: KevinB on June 24, 2019, 09:50:14 AM
I won't take any credit...all I did was tag along with Glenn for the pre-ride and actual ride. As usual, he handles all the details and planning superbly.

As for video, I just found a feature recently on my S8 I got about six months ago. It will do slo-mo and super slo-mo vids and even does some of the editing for you. Probably old news to some, but I just came from an S3 phone so this is space-age stuff for me. 
Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: Emgo on July 04, 2019, 08:11:19 AM
All my videos loaded up from Glenn's Dirt Devil ride. They are short and unedited. They are in order of the direction we rode. I included the rode name in the title so everyone could a get a general idea of where we were on the route. If any of you see anything that should edited out let me know.
Ken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djJjgAP1Nj0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBGClsRFJsI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV655FXCKtI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptiyqGzGmQU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQxZ46j2PpI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_GfrmBPkFE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuiAsxzJfxw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKbBSynmycA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdAn-e1Q0J8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P52N07rCGpU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo-de8IP3yQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUr_HMvrQbI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T33Y289Xu-k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUjsxKKu3WQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwA9ir0hGNA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_7rt5KpiD4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5rdBrEgxsI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjHsfZZpeRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OUx2zutfoU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkXpReNNImM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhN2x4qDEC0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voMpo1ip-NY

Title: Re: RFP #15, Tennessee Dirt Devil Camp & Ride, June 21-23
Post by: kylepeterson on July 04, 2019, 04:26:59 PM
That was a whole lotta fun on dualsports ! I'll be back for pie again fo sho !

part one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwGq-tXU4hM

part two

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpqILzyu-DI