Title: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on February 19, 2022, 08:36:50 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on February 19, 2022, 08:36:50 PM
Alright ...it's that time again. We'll be setting up everything on Thursday at McDougle Camp in Bankhead National Forest. Possible ride Friday, cookout Friday night...Breakfast served Saturday morning before a fantastic loop through the Free State of Winston and Bankhead National Forest. Lunch at Chef Troy's...then another night of tall tales and meat on the grill.
More details to come later ...I just wanted to get the dates out there now
So....come RIDE WITH US !!!!
More details to come later ...I just wanted to get the dates out there now
So....come RIDE WITH US !!!!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Sweeper on February 21, 2022, 09:10:26 AM
Post by: Sweeper on February 21, 2022, 09:10:26 AM
I know it will be hard to believe but I have a trip planned already. :D I really hate to miss it but my spring ride with the VFR crowd has been going on for about fifteen years.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on February 24, 2022, 09:11:17 PM
Post by: klaviator on February 24, 2022, 09:11:17 PM
I'll try to make this. My wife's birthday is on the 22nd so I may have to miss the last day.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on February 28, 2022, 09:25:25 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on February 28, 2022, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: klaviator on February 24, 2022, 09:11:17 PM
I'll try to make this. My wife's birthday is on the 22nd so I may have to miss the last day.
Saturday night won't be the same without you ...please say you'll stay Saturday night for the stories, lies, truths, and NON-Political discussions
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Merkur Man on March 07, 2022, 05:34:08 PM
Post by: Merkur Man on March 07, 2022, 05:34:08 PM
That is the weekend after the Eastern V-Strom rally, which I plan to attend and camp.
If I'm not too sore, and my camping gear survives from that event, I will be there.
I had a good time last year.
If I'm not too sore, and my camping gear survives from that event, I will be there.
I had a good time last year.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: 2372ighost on March 13, 2022, 09:31:06 PM
Post by: 2372ighost on March 13, 2022, 09:31:06 PM
I put it on the calendar. I've had a hip replacement, hope to be ready.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on April 12, 2022, 11:00:19 AM
Post by: klaviator on April 12, 2022, 11:00:19 AM
Quote from: Al Goodwin on February 28, 2022, 09:25:25 AM
Saturday night won't be the same without you ...please say you'll stay Saturday night for the stories, lies, truths, and NON-Political discussions
Well it looks like I will miss about half of this. Debbi's birthday party will be on Saturday. I will show up on Thursday, ride Friday and stay for Friday night dinner and Saturday breakfast but then I'll have to pack up and head for home. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: TWJohn on April 23, 2022, 07:26:18 PM
Post by: TWJohn on April 23, 2022, 07:26:18 PM
Nice, I will plan on coming out.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Sweeper on April 28, 2022, 03:20:21 PM
Post by: Sweeper on April 28, 2022, 03:20:21 PM
Quote from: TWJohn on April 23, 2022, 07:26:18 PMWho dis?
Nice, I will plan on coming out.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Walter Tynes on May 09, 2022, 09:15:42 PM
Post by: Walter Tynes on May 09, 2022, 09:15:42 PM
What time will the ride leave Saturday?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on May 12, 2022, 03:39:08 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 12, 2022, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Walter Tynes on May 09, 2022, 09:15:42 PM
What time will the ride leave Saturday?
9 AM
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: TFancher on May 12, 2022, 07:59:54 PM
Post by: TFancher on May 12, 2022, 07:59:54 PM
I'm there. Y'all, you don't want to miss this one.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Joey A on May 15, 2022, 09:44:01 PM
Post by: Joey A on May 15, 2022, 09:44:01 PM
I can't make it for the Friday night camp but interested in the Saturday ride. I would trailer up from the Birmingham area Saturday morning early enough to make the 9:00 AM start time. Will there be enough room to park a truck and trailer at McDougle camp site?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on May 15, 2022, 09:55:15 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 15, 2022, 09:55:15 PM
Quote from: Joey A on May 15, 2022, 09:44:01 PM
I can't make it for the Friday night camp but interested in the Saturday ride. I would trailer up from the Birmingham area Saturday morning early enough to make the 9:00 AM start time. Will there be enough room to park a truck and trailer at McDougle camp site?
There is plenty of room.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 18, 2022, 12:17:40 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 18, 2022, 12:17:40 PM
ITS ALMOST HERE !!!
I'll be there late afternoon Thursday to start setting up. Probably to a bit of exploring on Friday....then again, it's been a long 60 hour work week ....I may just lounge around Friday.
I'll be there late afternoon Thursday to start setting up. Probably to a bit of exploring on Friday....then again, it's been a long 60 hour work week ....I may just lounge around Friday.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on May 18, 2022, 12:24:34 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 18, 2022, 12:24:34 PM
I'll be there early Friday morning and plan on doing some riding on Friday. I need to head back home Saturday morning after breakfast.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Merkur Man on May 18, 2022, 05:27:45 PM
Post by: Merkur Man on May 18, 2022, 05:27:45 PM
I'm sorry, but I will not make this ride. My Granddaughter has a dance recital on Saturday.
You'll have a good time.
You'll have a good time.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: mojo1 on May 18, 2022, 06:45:29 PM
Post by: mojo1 on May 18, 2022, 06:45:29 PM
I will be there early Friday morning {8 to 8:30 }
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: David DoubleEX on May 18, 2022, 09:09:05 PM
Post by: David DoubleEX on May 18, 2022, 09:09:05 PM
I will be there Friday after work. Between 6 and 7. Bringing the WR426. Not sure if we are planning to ride Flint Creek while we are there... But we should. 
I know that sometimes a group breaks off and heads to Flint Creek before lunch, and inevitably ends up late to lunch. I can lead us to Chef Troys after Flint Creek if we want to do that.
I picked up some food today. A 1lb container (medium size) each of baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad. Some buffalo chicken dip and assorted chips. 10 hot dogs/sausages with buns. A few snacks and drinks.
It's not enough to feed everyone but everytime I come, I bring too much food. So I tried to cut back a little bit by still bringing too much food, but less too much.
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I know that sometimes a group breaks off and heads to Flint Creek before lunch, and inevitably ends up late to lunch. I can lead us to Chef Troys after Flint Creek if we want to do that. I picked up some food today. A 1lb container (medium size) each of baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad. Some buffalo chicken dip and assorted chips. 10 hot dogs/sausages with buns. A few snacks and drinks.
It's not enough to feed everyone but everytime I come, I bring too much food. So I tried to cut back a little bit by still bringing too much food, but less too much.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Joey A on May 18, 2022, 09:34:46 PM
Post by: Joey A on May 18, 2022, 09:34:46 PM
Out of curiosity about how long is the ride the Free State loop and is there a gas stop before and or after lunch at Chef Troy's? Just trying to plan out fuel for the ride.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 19, 2022, 07:07:51 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 19, 2022, 07:07:51 AM
Quote from: Joey A on May 18, 2022, 09:34:46 PM
Out of curiosity about how long is the ride the Free State loop and is there a gas stop before and or after lunch at Chef Troy's? Just trying to plan out fuel for the ride.
100 +/- miles.....gas stop only 2 miles from Chef Troys
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 19, 2022, 07:08:33 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 19, 2022, 07:08:33 AM
Quote from: Merkur Man on May 18, 2022, 05:27:45 PM
I'm sorry, but I will not make this ride. My Granddaughter has a dance recital on Saturday.
You'll have a good time.
Sorry to hear you can't make it
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 19, 2022, 07:23:39 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 19, 2022, 07:23:39 AM
It's going to be HOT Friday and Saturday.... raining Sunday ....
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: TWJohn on May 19, 2022, 01:01:39 PM
Post by: TWJohn on May 19, 2022, 01:01:39 PM
I will try to be in either Friday night or Saturday morning.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on May 22, 2022, 05:41:17 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 22, 2022, 05:41:17 PM
I wish Ii could have stayed for the Saturday ride but I had a good time riding on Friday and camping and eating Friday night. Thanks AL for setting this up again.
A few pics from Saturday:
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A few pics from Saturday:
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: klaviator on May 22, 2022, 05:43:19 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 22, 2022, 05:43:19 PM
Some pics from Saturday morning.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Merkur Man on May 26, 2022, 06:29:45 PM
Post by: Merkur Man on May 26, 2022, 06:29:45 PM
It looks like you had a good crowd there. I hate that I missed it.
Do I see someone riding 2 up on a KTM 690! ??? Now that's hard core. I would not try that on mine.
Do I see someone riding 2 up on a KTM 690! ??? Now that's hard core. I would not try that on mine.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State.... May 19-22
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 28, 2022, 05:21:30 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 28, 2022, 05:21:30 PM
Quote from: Merkur Man on May 26, 2022, 06:29:45 PM
It looks like you had a good crowd there. I hate that I missed it.
Do I see someone riding 2 up on a KTM 690! ??? Now that's hard core. I would not try that on mine.
And he showed his passenger no mercy...that kid was hanging on with one hand and throwing the other around like he was riding a bull ....GOOD TIMES