I will be in Alexander City July 27th and 28th for business. Would love to meet up with some BR members for dinner or something.
If it can be planned, I would be willing to stay for the 29th and 30th to do some riding. Would love for some of the local BR members to plan a ride or two as I don't know that area that well.
Let me know if anyone has ideas or suggestions. I would have to drive the car and come home after business if nothing is planned. Any excuse to ride the bike........ :) Help a brother out!!!!
Chuck
I should be available to ride Saturday... Lots of good roads around that area
Great....I will book a hotel and stay over for the weekend and I will get to ride my bike!! ;D Anyone else want to join us?
I will not know my schedule until tomorrow.
It looks like I'm free. There is a possibility of working on brakes, but those are always optional so that could possibly be postponed ;D
I'm tentatively in.
I am staying at the Super 8 Alexander City. How about we meet at the Huddle House near there about 9 am Saturday morning? I will be there early to get coffee.
Thanks
Chuck
I have talked some with Guidedawg. We are thinking about meeting in Montgomery at 8am at a Waffle House by Lagoon park and have a KSU time of 8am. That would put us in Alex City at around 9:15am. From there I was thinking about riding 49 up to the Cheaha scenic highway with a stop off at the state park and then head back south through Ashland for lunch at a place that I always eat at after backpacking in the wilderness area up there. Then head back to Montgomery/ Alex city via Hwy 9.
Here is a link to the route I had in mind...
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/Huddle+House/Cheaha+State+Park,+Bunker+Loop,+Delta,+AL/83084+Alabama+9,+Ashland,+AL+36251/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/@33.3371253,-85.8855818,11.29z/data=!4m52!4m51!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!1m20!1m1!1s0x0:0xe53faa96d8c03aac!2m2!1d-85.952784!2d32.916762!3m4!1m2!1d-85.7852059!2d32.8498802!3s0x888c706ab5d9cca7:0x2c8e6b9de6662ed3!3m4!1m2!1d-85.7506435!2d33.1583975!3s0x888b856c3b304c3b:0x63f732ee4c6bbd15!3m4!1m2!1d-85.7218278!2d33.5352118!3s0x888ba59d2827679f:0xd6cbdec1840d0e42!1m10!1m1!1s0x888bbb9b76bf6443:0xfbb8157562113a55!2m2!1d-85.8085615!2d33.4771364!3m4!1m2!1d-85.8486475!2d33.4335411!3s0x888bbc1f9b716fed:0x665454bb84f32a0d!1m5!1m1!1s0x888b914c2cc16a19:0xd9d9a73fe8f17c62!2m2!1d-85.8356988!2d33.273959!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!3e0?hl=en (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/Huddle+House/Cheaha+State+Park,+Bunker+Loop,+Delta,+AL/83084+Alabama+9,+Ashland,+AL+36251/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/@33.3371253,-85.8855818,11.29z/data=!4m52!4m51!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!1m20!1m1!1s0x0:0xe53faa96d8c03aac!2m2!1d-85.952784!2d32.916762!3m4!1m2!1d-85.7852059!2d32.8498802!3s0x888c706ab5d9cca7:0x2c8e6b9de6662ed3!3m4!1m2!1d-85.7506435!2d33.1583975!3s0x888b856c3b304c3b:0x63f732ee4c6bbd15!3m4!1m2!1d-85.7218278!2d33.5352118!3s0x888ba59d2827679f:0xd6cbdec1840d0e42!1m10!1m1!1s0x888bbb9b76bf6443:0xfbb8157562113a55!2m2!1d-85.8085615!2d33.4771364!3m4!1m2!1d-85.8486475!2d33.4335411!3s0x888bbc1f9b716fed:0x665454bb84f32a0d!1m5!1m1!1s0x888b914c2cc16a19:0xd9d9a73fe8f17c62!2m2!1d-85.8356988!2d33.273959!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!3e0?hl=en)
Of course I am open to anything anyone would like to do.... Just let me know. The only part of the route that is questionable is at the southern end of the scenic highway near Adams Gap. The road turns into a hard packed gravel road. I have been down it before but at a very slow rate of speed. As long as no one has any issues with that I think this would be a fun ride.
Let me know what you think.
Here is another route we could take if time or heat is an issue... This one will keep us closer to Alex City and circle the lake. Take a look at both and see which one fits your fancy the most.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/Huddle+House/33.0332508,-85.7698135/32.7101583,-85.7853815/32.6973044,-85.8548818/32.6754562,-85.902709/32.7109105,-85.9774355/4727+U.S.+280,+Alexander+City,+AL+35010/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/@32.728928,-86.2637359,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m36!4m35!1m10!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!3m4!1m2!1d-86.0993632!2d32.8494931!3s0x888c0550bea3dced:0xe3078e5bf8f69b91!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xe53faa96d8c03aac!2m2!1d-85.952784!2d32.916762!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c0c98c34a42dd:0x77f412a4fd0ff045!2m2!1d-85.9527612!2d32.9167857!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!3e0?hl=en (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/Huddle+House/33.0332508,-85.7698135/32.7101583,-85.7853815/32.6973044,-85.8548818/32.6754562,-85.902709/32.7109105,-85.9774355/4727+U.S.+280,+Alexander+City,+AL+35010/2635+Cong+W+L+Dickinson+Drive,+Montgomery,+AL+36109/@32.728928,-86.2637359,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m36!4m35!1m10!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!3m4!1m2!1d-86.0993632!2d32.8494931!3s0x888c0550bea3dced:0xe3078e5bf8f69b91!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xe53faa96d8c03aac!2m2!1d-85.952784!2d32.916762!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c0c98c34a42dd:0x77f412a4fd0ff045!2m2!1d-85.9527612!2d32.9167857!1m5!1m1!1s0x888c29bbde9659cf:0xd560a2a1a94d467!2m2!1d-86.2308287!2d32.4205255!3e0?hl=en)
That first route in the Talladega Forest looks awesome!!! Time is no issue for me. And I can meet yall earlier in the route somewhere if it would flow better for you. If yall think time of heat will be a issue for ether of you we can take the other ride. No problem here. Just tickled to get to ride with fine people. Nice job fellas!!
Then I'm all for getting a slightly earlier start (say KSU at Huddle House at 8:30 or 8:45?) and taking the mountainous ride. I'd just like to be back home early afternoon which is certainly doable, and I can always peel off if others wish to leisurely explore. Lots of nice stuff up there.
Nope.... Nothing in mind... Just a good day riding.... Oh and like NiceGoat said.... Coffee and Pie.... But i'll stock up on that early... lol
And just in case there are others lurking out there reading the thread..... feel free to come ride with us....
Quote from: cam21943 on July 26, 2016, 02:05:51 PM
Nope.... Nothing in mind... Just a good day riding.... Oh and like NiceGoat said.... Coffee and Pie.... But i'll stock up on that early... lol
Thou shalt not use the Goat's name in vain.
;D
Spectre is close by I think.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/al for other roadside oddities in Alabama.
Thanks Johnny.... I gota keep that link handy.... Looks like a lot of Motorcycle pics can be had from all over Alabama...
Spectre is right down the street from where we met last week actually... It's just on the other side of the interstate from Prattville.
If we are to be in Alex City by 0830 then we will need to leave Montgomery no later than 0715. So for anyone meeting us in Montgomery be at the Waffle House by lagoon park at 0700 with a KSU time of 0715. That should put us at the Huddle House by 0830. Let's say a KSU time there of 0845. We should have time to ride the scenic highway and be back in Ashland by 1100 in time for some lunch. Then we can make our way back to town by early afternoon... Which is cool with me as there is a VW show at the farmers market I would like to swing by and see some of my VW friends. Sounds like an awesome day of motorcycles and VWs for me!!
Just to clear things up and make it easy on the eyes...
Montgomery Meeting Spot: Waffle House, 2635 Cong W L Dickinson Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109
Meet time: 0700
KSU: 0715
Alexander City Meeting Spot: Huddle House, 4727 U.S. 280, Alexander City, AL 35010
Meeting Time: 0815
KSU: 0830
Route link: https://goo.gl/maps/B6MpDPwJy8N2
Milage: 204 miles Round trip from Montgomery and back
Sounds great to me....
Ok this is not really a ride report but let me fill everyone in on my day riding. I left the hotel this morning with the idea of no idea... lol... Yep that's right. No plan, No cell phone, No Garmin, Nothing but me, my helmet, and a 31 yr old Gold Wing that only has lights and ignition for electronics. I did't even use the electronic debit card for fuel. Belive it or not they still take cash at stores. So I headed out for the area of Lake Martin. Seems I may have went around it. Really not sure. Remember I have never been in this area and know nothing of it. I was taking mostly paved roads that didn't even have a painted strip on them. I think I went thru several counties on my journey to get lost. I kinda figured out where I was when I came into Goodwater. At that point I knew I was getting into Tomorrows ride with Guidedawg and VWCarlos. So I followed the sine pointing to Alexander City and came on back to the hotel. Ever seen the movie Easy Rider? Kinda along those lines. I totally disconnected from the electronic world and just enjoyed the ride. not caring where I was or where I was going. Yes it was a AWESOME day. Looking forward to the ride tomorrow. See ya in the morning!!
The getting out sounds fun in itself, but there are some nice views of the lake around there also. Tomorrow's ride will center a bit more on the Mt. Cheaha area but will definitely give things to see.
And we'll see you there!
I will meet y'all at the Huddle House in Alexander.
Enjoyed meeting and riding with y'all today. I will post up a video of the ride in the photo/video section.
I had a good time too... It was a fun ride on some good roads.
I was a little late getting to the Waffle House as Guidedawg was waiting when I got there. We left out and had nice ride up to Alexander City by riding through the Kowaliga area of lake Martin. Met up with Cam andMojo at the Huddle House. It was good to see Cam again and to meet the tag master Mojo. We left out and I missed the first turn... Doh! We got back on track and handed north. Once we got on 49 north of Lineville the roads got curvy. We headed up to Abel to jump on the skyway. After a break at the state park we headed back south down the mountain. Just out of north of Ashland we ran into some rain but ended up riding out of it pretty quickly. Cam and Mojo pulled off on 281 back to their destinations before I could pull over so with a quick wave we parted ways. In Equality Guidedawg and I took separate routes as well. I stopped off at a friends place and Guidedawg headed home. On the way back in I also stopped off at Fort Toulose in Wetumpka to visit with all my VW friends that were there for the show. That night the wife and I took the bike to the Biscuits baseball game. So in one day I got to enjoy three of my favorite things... That is what I call a good day!
The only pics I took... I got to get better at taking more pictures.
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I enjoyed the ride as well. I rode home today in time to cut the grass. It is back to work tomorrow. Thanks everyone for a great ride.
See you again soon.
Chuck