2017 Rally - Attendance Information (take 2)

[53driver]

Bear with a dumb newbie question, but will there be quasi organized rides at the rally? If so, are there maps, or even better yet, .gpx files that I can preload into my Garmin?

i was wondering that myself - i would like to know also where the planned rides are o i can look on the map and get excited as to where i am going and what i will see. Bunny

I'm terribly sorry but I have not made it to that level of technology yet.
There are some rides posted here in my post from 5/31/17
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?1...p-Things-to-Do
The Google map links should give you the routes...maybe you can import it somehow???

And lord willing & the creek don't rise, we'll be tackling a few of them as small groups.
If you are so inclined, I am looking for ride leaders...

Cheers,
Steve

[jmdaniel]

I'm terribly sorry but I have not made it to that level of technology yet.
There are some rides posted here in my post from 5/31/17
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?1...p-Things-to-Do
The Google map links should give you the routes...maybe you can import it somehow???

And lord willing & the creek don't rise, we'll be tackling a few of them as small groups.
If you are so inclined, I am looking for ride leaders...

Cheers,
Steve

Thanks! I can transform those maps into Garmin's format easy enough. I created some maps for a trip up there a couple of months ago, running out of Sylva, NC, but never made it, due to severe rain forecast for the whole time we would have been there.

Being my first time in the area, and knowing no one (yet) that will be there, I'm hesitant to volunteer to be a ride leader, but we'll see how things go.

[53driver]

Thanks! I can transform those maps into Garmin's format easy enough. I created some maps for a trip up there a couple of months ago, running out of Sylva, NC, but never made it, due to severe rain forecast for the whole time we would have been there.

Being my first time in the area, and knowing no one (yet) that will be there, I'm hesitant to volunteer to be a ride leader, but we'll see how things go.

Nothing like jumping in and taking charge on day 1!!!
Seriously though, whatever makes you comfortable.
These are all easy going people and I'm sure we'll have great fun!

If you don't have the Butler Southern Appalachia Map, I strongly recommend it - especially if yo are going to be visiting that area often!
http://www.butlermaps.com/motorcycle...l-tn-nc-sc-ga/

Cheers,
Steve

[jmdaniel]

Nothing like jumping in and taking charge on day 1!!!
Seriously though, whatever makes you comfortable.
These are all easy going people and I'm sure we'll have great fun!

If you don't have the Butler Southern Appalachia Map, I strongly recommend it - especially if yo are going to be visiting that area often!
http://www.butlermaps.com/motorcycle...l-tn-nc-sc-ga/

Cheers,
Steve

Just ordered, it'll be here on Wednesday!

Jeff

[RickW]

I'm terribly sorry but I have not made it to that level of technology yet.
There are some rides posted here in my post from 5/31/17
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?1...p-Things-to-Do
The Google map links should give you the routes...maybe you can import it somehow???

And lord willing & the creek don't rise, we'll be tackling a few of them as small groups.
If you are so inclined, I am looking for ride leaders...

Cheers,
Steve

We have rides planned for all 3 days. If anyone would like to ride with us it is fine. We have ridden and led many rides from this motel over the years at different events that we have sponsored.
This would not be for anyone that does not like curves or can not ride a medium speed through curves (more for experienced riders). We will not be going really fast, will not get anyone hurt.

[jmdaniel]

We have rides planned for all 3 days. If anyone would like to ride with us it is fine. We have ridden and led many rides from this motel over the years at different events that we have sponsored.
This would not be for anyone that does not like curves or can not ride a medium speed through curves (more for experienced riders). We will not be going really fast, will not get anyone hurt.

If you don't mind me tagging along, Rick, I have my hand in the air...

[Bluethunder]

Booked my room today.

[6gun]

Please add a plus one for me.

[BobR]

I'm terribly sorry but I have not made it to that level of technology yet.
There are some rides posted here in my post from 5/31/17
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?1...p-Things-to-Do
The Google map links should give you the routes...maybe you can import it somehow???

And lord willing & the creek don't rise, we'll be tackling a few of them as small groups.
If you are so inclined, I am looking for ride leaders...

Cheers,
Steve

Hey Steve, as I told you originally, I am up for leading a ride over the Cherohala on Friday if you need me to. I live up here 7 months of the year outside Waynesville and have been up here every summer most of my life. Here is the route I originally planned: I am thinking of a ride down Walden Creek Rd from Pigeon forge. It comes out at the entrance to the Foothills Parkway. Across the Foothills parkway to 129. West on 129 to 72 and west to 411. South on 411 to 360. South on 360 to 165 which turns into 143 which is the Cherohala parkway. Across the Cherohala to Horseshoe Cove Rd/Santeetlah/Joyce Kilmer rd. and back to 129. (Optional lunch in Robbinsville @ my friend Lynn's Place restaurant) Take 129 across the Dragon. Take Happy Valley Rd up the back way to the top of the Foothills Parkway and back to 321 and Pigeon Forge. Let me know if you need me to do this. Thanks again for all of your organizing and work. Bob

[GaTeach]

Hey Steve, as I told you originally, I am up for leading a ride over the Cherohala on Friday if you need me to. I live up here 7 months of the year outside Waynesville and have been up here every summer most of my life. Here is the route I originally planned: I am thinking of a ride down Walden Creek Rd from Pigeon forge. It comes out at the entrance to the Foothills Parkway. Across the Foothills parkway to 129. West on 129 to 72 and west to 411. South on 411 to 360. South on 360 to 165 which turns into 143 which is the Cherohala parkway. Across the Cherohala to Horseshoe Cove Rd/Santeetlah/Joyce Kilmer rd. and back to 129. (Optional lunch in Robbinsville @ my friend Lynn's Place restaurant) Take 129 across the Dragon. Take Happy Valley Rd up the back way to the top of the Foothills Parkway and back to 321 and Pigeon Forge. Let me know if you need me to do this. Thanks again for all of your organizing and work. Bob

Beautiful ride!!!! And yes! Big thanks to 53.