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Title: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on September 07, 2020, 07:12:56 AM
I'm thinking of setting up a dual sport weekend in Tellico Plains.  We will base out of Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground which is about 5 miles outside of Tellico Plains.

The campground has tent camping as well as some camping cabins.  The cabins need to be booked in advance and sometimes sell out.  Tent camping is unlimited.  Link to campground:  https://cmtrails.com/ (https://cmtrails.com/)

Don't ride dual sport?  Come on up and camp with us and ride the great paved roads in the area.

Possible dates are:
18-20 September
25-27 September
16-18 October
23-25 October

These dates are all Friday through Sunday.  The main ride will be on Saturday but I will most likely also ride Friday and Sunday.

So who is interested and what dates would work for you?

Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: KevinB on September 07, 2020, 12:52:45 PM
I just read somewhere (FB post?) that Wayne and Kellie either both had, or had been exposed to, Covid and they were currently closed temporarily. If the two week quarantine applies, hopefully they'll be open in time for the trip.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: Sweeper on September 07, 2020, 01:04:24 PM
I am heading to Morganton to help a friend with a new deck on the 15th. Not sure how many days. I have a street ride in Little Switzerland on the 1st. Whatever dates you choose, I see a lot of driving in my near future! ;D
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on September 07, 2020, 02:45:50 PM
I'll call and see what's going on.  If need be we can do this at Hunt's Lodge instead.  It's not quite as nice as CMTC but still a pretty nice campground with a nice bath house and some cabins. 
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on September 07, 2020, 02:49:56 PM
I just called CMTC.  The answering machine said they are closed and hope to re-open around the 15th.  I'm leaning towards the 25th-27th.  If you are interested in coming to this and have a preference then speak up.   I'll try to pick a weekend that will work for the most people.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: thinwater on September 07, 2020, 08:47:53 PM
We would like to go, and may wind up not being able to due to unforseen things any weekend.  That said we know we cannot make it the 9/25-9/27 weekend.  Do what you gotta do and we'll try to get it to happen if its not that particular weekend.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: TFancher on September 11, 2020, 02:00:52 PM
I'd like to try to make it to this. That said, 9/25-27 is a definite no for me.  Not sure I can do any of them so plan it when it's most convenient for you.


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Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on September 11, 2020, 07:21:32 PM
I'm thinking 16-18 Oct with the following weekend as a backup in case of weather.  I'll try to make a decision soon.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: SoloRider73 on September 13, 2020, 08:39:18 PM
I'm going to try and make it.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: 2372ighost on September 13, 2020, 10:05:19 PM
I can do the Oct dates. Let us know 
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: TN_twowheeladdict on September 15, 2020, 02:37:46 PM
Quote from: klaviator on September 11, 2020, 07:21:32 PM
I'm thinking 16-18 Oct with the following weekend as a backup in case of weather.  I'll try to make a decision soon.

I might could do these dates.  Since I will be hauling up there I will most likely do Friday - Monday to justify the drive. 

Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on September 16, 2020, 08:01:05 PM
It looks like 16-18 October won't work for me due to my brother coming to visit that week.  That leaves the following options for me:

25-27 September

23-25 October

I know a couple of you can't make the September days. 

Mojo1 is planning a street ride out of Tellico that weekend in October.

Any thoughts?




Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: SoloRider73 on September 18, 2020, 10:04:34 AM
I can't do the September dates.


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Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: 2372ighost on September 18, 2020, 10:54:46 PM
I can do oct 23-25 dates.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: norton73 on September 20, 2020, 02:32:20 PM
Quote from: KevinB on September 07, 2020, 12:52:45 PM
I just read somewhere (FB post?) that Wayne and Kellie either both had, or had been exposed to, Covid and they were currently closed temporarily. If the two week quarantine applies, hopefully they'll be open in time for the trip.


I sent them a message a week or so ago asking if all was well.

Wayne replied that Kellie had been sick, but was okay now.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on September 28, 2020, 08:42:33 AM
Let's plan on 23-25 October.  It will likely be cold by then but that's the first weekend that will work for me.  If the weather turns to crap I'll cancel. 

I called CMTC.  They are open again but all the cabins are already booked.  October is their busiest month.  Tent camping is no problem. 

For those who don't want to camp, there are other cabins and motel rooms available in the area but they are likely to sell out in advance as well so don't wait to book something.

Weather permitting I plan on getting there a day or two early.

Any comments?  I'll start a new thread in events in a few days once if nothing changes.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: Sweeper on September 28, 2020, 12:52:51 PM
My wife has tentative plans that weekend. I'll keep my fingers crossed.


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Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: norton73 on September 28, 2020, 02:25:13 PM
I've got it on my calendar.

Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: Pepperlady on September 28, 2020, 06:23:14 PM
Quote from: klaviator on September 28, 2020, 08:42:33 AM
Let's plan on 23-25 October.  It will likely be cold by then but that's the first weekend that will work for me.  If the weather turns to crap I'll cancel. 

I called CMTC.  They are open again but all the cabins are already booked.  October is their busiest month.  Tent camping is no problem. 

For those who don't want to camp, there are other cabins and motel rooms available in the area but they are likely to sell out in advance as well so don't wait to book something.

Weather permitting I plan on getting there a day or two early.

Any comments?  I'll start a new thread in events in a few days once if nothing changes.

We're in- as far as We know😊
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: 2372ighost on October 05, 2020, 08:00:36 PM
I've blocked those days for this ride. Might be a day early.  It will be a further test for the 250(230)😁
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on October 05, 2020, 08:14:22 PM
Weather permitting I plan on going there on Thursday and leaving Sunday afternoon or maybe Monday.
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: Fencejumper09 on October 08, 2020, 08:39:43 AM
Baby due date is Oct. 30 so I doubt I should head that far away from home. I think he will actually be here earlier!
Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: terryrussell1 on October 08, 2020, 06:24:37 PM
A coworker and myself are planning on attending. We should get there Friday evening and have to leave Sunday morning early due to a prior engagement. Should be a fun Sat.

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Title: Re: Tellico plains dual sport weekend.
Post by: klaviator on October 14, 2020, 05:07:15 PM
Now that we have settled on dates I started a new thread in Dirt and dual sport rides: http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=3947.msg35194#msg35194 (http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=3947.msg35194#msg35194)