Title: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 23, 2021, 10:41:13 AM
Post by: klaviator on September 23, 2021, 10:41:13 AM
This will be a mostly easy dual sport ride in the Bankhead Natl. Forest. For the most part this will be easy forest service road and paved roads in and around the Bankhead Forest. We may go down a challenging trail to the river but that will be an optional down and back.
Two meeting spots:
Danville Gas station, 5730-5704, AL-36, Danville, AL 35619 KSU will be 9 AM
McDougle Camp, 3074 AL-33, Moulton, AL 35650. We should get there around 9:30 ish
This camp is were we had the last couple of spring bankhead rides.
We'll probably do lunch at Chef Troy's.
Two meeting spots:
Danville Gas station, 5730-5704, AL-36, Danville, AL 35619 KSU will be 9 AM
McDougle Camp, 3074 AL-33, Moulton, AL 35650. We should get there around 9:30 ish
This camp is were we had the last couple of spring bankhead rides.
We'll probably do lunch at Chef Troy's.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Sweeper on September 23, 2021, 04:46:53 PM
Post by: Sweeper on September 23, 2021, 04:46:53 PM
I'm really needing a ride. I've spent a week sitting in HSV Hospital with my dad. He may be moved to a rehab facility tomorrow. If that goes as planned, I'll try and be there. Otherwise, I'll be sitting some more and waiting for the report.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 23, 2021, 07:46:53 PM
Post by: klaviator on September 23, 2021, 07:46:53 PM
Quote from: Sweeper on September 23, 2021, 04:46:53 PM
I'm really needing a ride. I've spent a week sitting in HSV Hospital with my dad. He may be moved to a rehab facility tomorrow. If that goes as planned, I'll try and be there. Otherwise, I'll be sitting some more and waiting for the report.
I hope things go well for your dad.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: RoosterGarfield on September 23, 2021, 09:17:58 PM
Post by: RoosterGarfield on September 23, 2021, 09:17:58 PM
Will try my best to meet you guys!
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Troopers64 on September 23, 2021, 10:40:31 PM
Post by: Troopers64 on September 23, 2021, 10:40:31 PM
I am an absolute beginner with no experience off pavement. Spent a lot of time in and around the Sipsey hiking and camping.
Ridden around the Bankhead as well although all on pavement.
If skill level ZERO beginners are encouraged to attend I would love to join you.
Also, I am an ICU nurse Manager and never k know if or when I will get a weekend off.
Hope to see yall Saturday.
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Ridden around the Bankhead as well although all on pavement.
If skill level ZERO beginners are encouraged to attend I would love to join you.
Also, I am an ICU nurse Manager and never k know if or when I will get a weekend off.
Hope to see yall Saturday.
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 24, 2021, 06:55:54 AM
Post by: klaviator on September 24, 2021, 06:55:54 AM
Quote from: Troopers64 on September 23, 2021, 10:40:31 PM
I am an absolute beginner with no experience off pavement. Spent a lot of time in and around the Sipsey hiking and camping.
Ridden around the Bankhead as well although all on pavement.
If skill level ZERO beginners are encouraged to attend I would love to join you.
Also, I am an ICU nurse Manager and never k know if or when I will get a weekend off.
Hope to see yall Saturday.
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This will be a good ride for you to get some dual sport experience. Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 24, 2021, 06:59:41 AM
Post by: klaviator on September 24, 2021, 06:59:41 AM
Be advised that the Mcdougle camp is not really marked and pretty hard to find. If you have never been there and don't have GPS you may want to meet us at the gas station. The gas station is connected to the Danville Grocery and actually says "Solar" on the roof above the pumps.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Johnny Tobyone on September 24, 2021, 08:44:12 AM
Post by: Johnny Tobyone on September 24, 2021, 08:44:12 AM
are you riding dirt roads or pavement from station to the camp
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 24, 2021, 09:06:06 AM
Post by: klaviator on September 24, 2021, 09:06:06 AM
Quote from: Johnny Tobyone on September 24, 2021, 08:44:12 AM
are you riding dirt roads or pavement from station to the camp
It will be mostly pavement but some dirt as well.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: mojo1 on September 24, 2021, 12:38:58 PM
Post by: mojo1 on September 24, 2021, 12:38:58 PM
I will meet y'all at the Campground.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Johnny Tobyone on September 24, 2021, 06:44:54 PM
Post by: Johnny Tobyone on September 24, 2021, 06:44:54 PM
Meet you at gas station
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: David DoubleEX on September 24, 2021, 06:51:07 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on September 24, 2021, 06:51:07 PM
I'll meet you at the gas station In danville.
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: David DoubleEX on September 24, 2021, 06:52:06 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on September 24, 2021, 06:52:06 PM
I'll meet you at the gas station In danville.
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Sweeper on September 24, 2021, 09:15:09 PM
Post by: Sweeper on September 24, 2021, 09:15:09 PM
I may be able to meet y'all at lunch if I run late in the morning.
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Pepperlady on September 24, 2021, 10:43:05 PM
Post by: Pepperlady on September 24, 2021, 10:43:05 PM
@thinwater and @enginebreak plan to meet ya'll at the McDougal meet point.
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: norton73 on September 25, 2021, 08:18:42 AM
Post by: norton73 on September 25, 2021, 08:18:42 AM
My plans have been thwarted this morning. :-(
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Sweeper on September 25, 2021, 08:14:35 PM
Post by: Sweeper on September 25, 2021, 08:14:35 PM
It was a great one today. Thanks @klaviator.
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 25, 2021, 08:57:54 PM
Post by: klaviator on September 25, 2021, 08:57:54 PM
Quote from: Sweeper on September 25, 2021, 08:14:35 PM
It was a great one today. Thanks @klaviator.
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Thanks Randy. I'm glad you could make it!
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: klaviator on September 26, 2021, 06:54:23 AM
Post by: klaviator on September 26, 2021, 06:54:23 AM
We had 10 riders show up for this. The weather was fantastic and we had a great ride.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-brTxxfL/0/8243421a/X3/P9250004%20%282%29-X3.jpg)
It was supposed to be easy gravel roads except for one trail but the ride leader's description of the ride wasn't that accurate ::)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-f5Pt29V/0/87e66c26/X2/P9250020%20%282%29-X2.jpg)
At least the scenery was nice.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-xqCfn6R/0/4a175cf2/X2/P9250045%20%282%29-X2.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-FkGcVsv/0/0a32f3f2/X2/P9250061%20%282%29-X2.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-6TP7ZtC/0/e5ccc0d3/X2/P9250078-X2.jpg)
More pics and details are in my ride report here: https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-261#post-43054727 (https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-261#post-43054727)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-brTxxfL/0/8243421a/X3/P9250004%20%282%29-X3.jpg)
It was supposed to be easy gravel roads except for one trail but the ride leader's description of the ride wasn't that accurate ::)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-f5Pt29V/0/87e66c26/X2/P9250020%20%282%29-X2.jpg)
At least the scenery was nice.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-xqCfn6R/0/4a175cf2/X2/P9250045%20%282%29-X2.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-FkGcVsv/0/0a32f3f2/X2/P9250061%20%282%29-X2.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/2021a/2021C/i-6TP7ZtC/0/e5ccc0d3/X2/P9250078-X2.jpg)
More pics and details are in my ride report here: https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-261#post-43054727 (https://advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-261#post-43054727)
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Troopers64 on September 26, 2021, 02:51:52 PM
Post by: Troopers64 on September 26, 2021, 02:51:52 PM
Quote from: RoosterGarfield on September 23, 2021, 09:17:58 PMGuss ya didn't make it. Ha ha. Thanks for riding with me though. I wasn't able to make it either. After I get new rubber on my KLR I'll be looking for a trip to the Bankhead.
Will try my best to meet you guys!
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: Sweeper on September 26, 2021, 03:25:27 PM
Post by: Sweeper on September 26, 2021, 03:25:27 PM
For those that are not on ADV...David on his VStrom 1000.
https://youtu.be/zzHzmJJsdAU
https://youtu.be/zzHzmJJsdAU
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: David DoubleEX on September 26, 2021, 04:25:59 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on September 26, 2021, 04:25:59 PM
Quote from: Sweeper on September 26, 2021, 03:25:27 PMI think you meant to say is "getting really stuck on his V-Strom"
For those that are not on ADV...David on his VStrom 1000.
https://youtu.be/zzHzmJJsdAU
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Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: thinwater on December 15, 2021, 04:51:32 PM
Post by: thinwater on December 15, 2021, 04:51:32 PM
Here is a ride video from this threads event. It might not be finished processing for a little while so you may have to check back to watch it. We had a riot at the mud slick, I mean "Whale Snot"
https://rumble.com/vqungx-her-first-dual-sport-group-ride.html (https://rumble.com/vqungx-her-first-dual-sport-group-ride.html)
https://rumble.com/vqungx-her-first-dual-sport-group-ride.html (https://rumble.com/vqungx-her-first-dual-sport-group-ride.html)
Title: Re: Bankhead Dual Sport RIde, Saturday 9/25
Post by: 2372ighost on December 18, 2021, 08:08:47 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on December 18, 2021, 08:08:47 PM
A big thumbs up to your daughter 👍🏻 Woo Hooo!!