2023 Maggie Valley Beat the Heat Scooter Rally

[klaviator]

This will be the 5th annual Beat the Heat event.

The date for this year's event is Sunday July 30 through Friday August 4th.

The motel will be the same as last year: AHoliday Motel: https://holidaymotel.net/

The motel number is: 828-686-4386.

There is no special discount but if you stayed last year they have all your information so it's a simple reservation. Rooms are $89 for 2 twins or one king, $99 for 2 queens and $129 for 3 queens in 2 rooms.

As in past years it is an informal event with no registration, fees or rules. It is a scooter event but motorcycles are welcome. There are no restrictions on type or size of bike but I do not recommend less than 125cc.

I expect most people coming will have been to one of the previous events but if not my ride report from last year should give you an idea what it's all about: https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/...the-rocket-city.647784/page-339#post-45503507

Please let me know if you are coming as well as what bike you expect to ride so so I can make a list of attendees.

The information thread on this event is here:  https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/2023-maggie-valley-beat-the-heat-scooter-rally.1616061/

[Chuck & Susan]

Room Booked.

Now that we have a scooter in the family We are going to attend this. And the plan will be to bring both bikes.

Susan ridding her Honda Reflex 250cc

Chuck on a Goldwing 1800cc

If for some reason Susan is unable to make the trip (work crap) then Chuck will just bring her scooter.

Thanks Klavinator For posting!!

[klaviator]

Looking forward to seeing you there.  This event has been the highlight of my riding year for the last four years and I'm sure this year will be the same.  The riding in that area is amazing!  We have had a great group of people there as well.

[klaviator]

This is the latest list of people planning on attending:

List of attendees: (Updated 2/12)

@klaviator (Win) ADV150
@Raptorman (Steve) Vespa GTV
@minimac (Bruce) Silverwing, Helix or Reflex
@rdhood (Doug) ?
@2372ighost (Rich) Vespa GTS
@Dan V. (Dan) Kymco 250
Candace - Vespa GTS
@dp064 (Don) KPV150
Chuck - GW1800
Susan - Reflex
@tonymarchman (Tony) Vespa GTS
@cleanerman (Larry) Vespa GTS
@HH (Steve) Vespa GTS
Kuleen
@Salth2ofish (David) Helix
@Bar None (Vince) Ural or Ice Bear 150
@Retro Iron (Tim) Vespa GTS
John - Burgman 650
Mark - Tmax 530
Dawn - Can Am Ryker
@psykown (Joe) ?
@Steve - YYZ (Steve) Burgman 650
@STBNE (Ben) Silverwing
@ScooterPops (Walter) ADV150
@Donttellmywife (Darren) Burgman 400/ Morphous
J.t. - Elite 250
Mitch - Reflex
Vince - Helix
Vince's unknown tagalong - Helix
@tljent79 (Terrence) Vespa GTS
@cabanza ? Super Cub


Maybe's
@CashCow (Bill) Xmax or Vespa GT
@cdwise Vespa GTS
steve - Sport City 250
@Bueller (Greg) Vespa GTS/BV350/MG V-7
Mrs RDHood - Like150i
@ScooterJon (Jon) Forza or Smax
Maggie ?
Pete ?
@Shotround (John) XMax
@Cogswell ? ?

The list will change as some people cancel and more people are added.  I think we are likely to have 50 or more this year.

[klaviator]

Here's the latest list.  we're up to 35 plus some more maybees.

List of attendees: (Updated 3/15)

@klaviator (Win) ADV150
@Raptorman (Steve) Vespa GTV
@minimac (Bruce) Silverwing, Helix or Reflex
@rdhood (Doug) ?
@2372ighost (Rich) Vespa GTS
@Dan V. (Dan) Kymco 250
Candace - Vespa GTS
@dp064 (Don) KPV150
Chuck - GW1800
Susan - Reflex
@tonymarchman (Tony) Vespa GTS
@cleanerman (Larry) Vespa GTS
@HH (Steve) Vespa GTS
Kuleen
@Salth2ofish (David) Helix
@Bar None (Vince) Ural or Ice Bear 150
@Retro Iron (Tim) Vespa GTS
John - Burgman 650
Mark - Tmax 530
Dawn - Can Am Ryker
@psykown (Joe) ?
@Steve - YYZ (Steve) Burgman 650
@STBNE (Ben) Silverwing
@ScooterPops (Walter) ADV150
@Donttellmywife (Darren) Burgman 400/ Morphous
J.t. - Elite 250
Mitch - Reflex
Vince - Helix
Vince's unknown tagalong - Helix
@tljent79 (Terrence) Vespa GTS
@cabanza ? Grom
@Capt Scoots ( ? ) Vespa GTS
@ScooterJon (Jon) Forza or Smax
@GRides ( ? ) Honda CT125 & Vespa GTS


Maybe's
@CashCow (Bill) Xmax or Vespa GT
@cdwise Vespa GTS
steve - Sport City 250
@Bueller (Greg) Vespa GTS/BV350/MG V-7
Mrs RDHood - Like150i
Maggie ?
Pete ?
@Shotround (John) XMax
@Cogswell ? ?

[klaviator]

This is now less than a month away!!

Here is the latest list of who is planning on coming:

List of attendees: (Updated 7/5)

@klaviator (Win) ADV150
@Raptorman (Steve) Vespa GTV
@minimac (Bruce) Silverwing, Helix or Reflex
@rdhood (Doug) BV350
@2372ighost (Rich) Vespa GTS
@Dan V. (Dan) Kymco 250
Candace - Vespa GTS
@dp064 (Don) KPV150
Chuck - GW1800
Susan - Reflex
@tonymarchman (Tony) Vespa GTS
@cleanerman (Larry) Vespa GTS
@HH (Steve) Vespa GTS
Kuleen
@Salth2ofish (David) Helix
@Bar None (Vince) Ural or Ice Bear 150
@Retro Iron (Tim) Vespa GTS
John - Burgman 650
Mark - Tmax 530
Dawn - Can Am Ryker
@psykown (Joe) ?
@ScooterPops (Walter) ADV150
@Donttellmywife (Darren) Vespa GTS
J.t. - Elite 250
Mitch - Reflex
Vince - Helix
Vince's unknown tagalong - Helix
@tljent79 (Terrence) Vespa GTS
@Capt Scoots ( ? ) Vespa GTS
@ScooterJon (Jon) Forza or Smax
@GRides ( ? ) Honda CT125 & Vespa GTS
@BUZZARD II (Jim) Vespa HPE
@Spot White ( ? ) ADV 150
@RUkidding (Scott) XMax
@racerb (Dave ) Xciting 400


Maybe's
@CashCow (Bill) Xmax or Vespa GT
@cdwise (Cheryl) Vespa GTS
steve - Sport City 250
@Bueller (Greg) Vespa GTS/BV350/MG V-7
Mrs RDHood - Like150i
Maggie ?
Pete ?
@Shotround (John) XMax
@Cogswell ? ?
@wmailhos (Wes) Smax
@ag_streak (Paul) Xmax

[Chuck & Susan]

@klaviator

I hate to say this.... Looks like Susan and I are out for the trip. She has had that dreaded "Work Crap" come up. I was going to bring the Reflex to ride solo with yall. Well a neighbor 3 doors down decided she wanted that bike worse than Susan did and bought it. Susan never could get to feeling comfortable riding solo. She has decided to only ride with me 2 up.

I know yall will enjoy the gathering and rides. I hope to catch up again with everyone at some point.

Chuck

Oh BTW.... I'm calling the Holiday Hotel to cancel the room if anyone was on a waiting list.

[klaviator]

@klaviator

I hate to say this.... Looks like Susan and I are out for the trip. She has had that dreaded "Work Crap" come up. I was going to bring the Reflex to ride solo with yall. Well a neighbor 3 doors down decided she wanted that bike worse than Susan did and bought it. Susan never could get to feeling comfortable riding solo. She has decided to only ride with me 2 up.

I know yall will enjoy the gathering and rides. I hope to catch up again with everyone at some point.

Chuck

Oh BTW.... I'm calling the Holiday Hotel to cancel the room if anyone was on a waiting list.

Sorry to hear that.  There are people on the waiting list who I am sure will snap up that room.