2017 get together ?

[stroguy]

That 53 is sweet. Now if we could get Gene Wilder to shrink down a SEAL team to fit in the back.

[Ixol Phaane]

As much as we should change venues, it is difficult to find locations that compare to our most popular rides in the Smokey Mountains. We are open to suggestions however the final venue will not please everyone.


Even though many of us have taken these roads before, I personally don't have a problem returning to them.
From one location we have some of the best riding available in such a small concentrated area ....

The Rattler/Shiners Run
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Cherohala
The Tail of the Dragon/ Deal's Gap
The Hellbender 28
The waterfall Byway along the Cullasaja River
The Cherokee Run with a stop at the "Wheels Through Time" museum for those who have never been

Plus several restaurants, hotels and conveniences nearby.

We could select a Hotel at one of the following locations .....
Maryville, TN
Franklin,NC
Maggie Valley, NC
Cherokee, NC
Waynesville, NC

Early arrivals, afternoon of Wednesday August 30th with departure on Sunday 9/3/17 or Monday 9/4/17 (Labor Day Weekend)

Thursday and Friday hit the most popular roads before the weekend madness and on Saturday and Sunday hit the least travelled roads.

This is just a suggestion, 53Driver and I will discuss details as soon as we can.

Oh, yeah! Me likee!
I thoroughly enjoyed my first rally in this area in 2015. You better believe I'm in.
Of course, Arkansas last year was also fantastic, and several folks have put up some pretty decent suggestions like CO and CA... and I'd love to ride in any of these places. But if it comes down to rolling back across the country to the Smokies, I'll be there.

I'd rather ride the Smokey Mountains with the people of this forum than with the finest people in the world!

[53driver]

...I'd rather ride the Smokey Mountains with the people of this forum than with the finest people in the world!

I thought we WERE the finest people in the world.....better work on my schtick....

[tpwood]

Steve-O This RC is so big you may be able to fit in if you crouch a little. So I'm not hijacking the thread I think this is Gatlinburg...maybe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYFUhT8vHNs

Cool '53, spent 4 years in the Navy on RH-53D, HM-12 Airborne Minesweepers,

[masonmike]

YES, tail of the dragon, count me in. One more destiny to take off my bucket list.

[blackmetoc]

Isn't there the Three Sisters in TX? I thought that was supposed to be a good ride. A little more middle for both east and west, but a bit far south for guys riding from up north.

[Holliwood]

Sorry if it was already communicated, however, I can not find the date of the 2017 rally. Has that been decided? If so when? Thanks. Mark

[stepbill]

Sorry if it was already communicated, however, I can not find the date of the 2017 rally. Has that been decided? If so when? Thanks. Mark

It's normally held the week of Labor Day in the US. I don't believe that it has been firmed up yet.

[Crazyhorse]

I can't seem to find the thread on the 2017 Rally. Has it been removed or I'm I over looking it?

[53driver]

I can't seem to find the thread on the 2017 Rally. Has it been removed or I'm I over looking it?

It got lost in the big update - it shall be back soon.

Quick info: Arrive Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/depart Sun of labor day weekend
Pidgeon Forge
Name of hotel eludes me, but it was something like "Vacation Lodge."

That's all I got....
Steve