nope same route
https://maps.google.com/
13 hours riding, fml, that's a daunting prospect
longer that that, realy, cause I don't like pushing the S40 over 70 or so
the ninja will happily buzz along at 80-100, but not at all sure about an 800 mile ride on it  

yeah that's what turned me off the idea to begin with
ny situation for doing the trip is a bit better now, but still''''
I have an 06 Ninja 500 R, nice bike for higher speed runs, takes a bit of getting used to though
Lookks like this one
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4CIvjym0tUE/TahoKZhuXpI/AAAAAAAAAPY/vrmF_NsK3_I/s16...

WE ARE 48 DAYS OUT AND COUNTING

The 2014 Spring trip starts June 18th and runs through June 25th

The trip contains two sections, first section is MM's farm and the second section is the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground.

Google map/directions location for MM's farm  is  219 M and M Ranch road, Lynchburg Tn 37352

Wednesday June 18th, Oldfeller arrives at MM's and helps set up tent top, etc.
Thursday, June 19th, road trips and shooting
Friday, June 20th, Jack Daniels whiskey sipping tour
Saturday, June 21st, Bike Rally day
Sunday, June 22nd, break camp and head towards Blue Ridge Campground

http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/

Monday-Wednesday June 23-25, ride the neat roads Dave found then find your way on home.

Since there are no rooms to reserve ('cept for those going to the Blue Ridge and those you reserve yourselves) we don't need to be doing a lot of extra planning beyond what we got right here.

You show up for what parts you like and you leave when the itch strikes you ....

Committed    

MMRanch              lives there
Oldfeller                   18th
Dave                        19th
old_rider &                19th
missus_old_rider.
Zar                         when he can
Verslagen                   TBD
Toymaker                   TBD
Art Webb                   TBD
AlfromNH                   TBD
Doody814                 21st day trippin'

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I will be at MM's sometimes early on the 18th to help him set up whatever needs setting up.   Dave will show up on the 19th.  We will get all civilized & proper acting when Old-rider & the Missus shows up on the 19th.



Here is your ongoing weather check links ....  keep an eye on them as the weather changes as we get closer and closer to go time.

MM's place
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/lynchburg-tn/37352/june-weather/335696?monyr...



Blue Ridge Campground
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/cruso-nc/28716/june-weather/2096614?monyr=6/...

The balance of power has shifted........I am now the holder of the Cabin 4 reservation!

As of now.....I am the only occupant.  So let me know who need a room!

Dave

Dave wrote on 05/05/14 at 06:16:30:


I don't like buzzing interstates either, but my car has no hitch for a trailer, and my motos are far more reliable (I have a pushrod tapping and a flashing check engine light in the car, I'm good with driving it locally because my town is dinky, but no way I would trust her for a road trip)
I'm probably dumb for even considering doing this  
maybe I should check with a rental place (NOT UHAUL or any of those with per mile charges) and see what it would cost to rent a cargo van  

Dave, you still have a room ?    

Normally , I'm OK with a tent space ... but ... I'm OK with pitching in on a cabin too.   If somebody has back probles and needs a bed let them have it.  

When I have been there they served something fairly major every weekday meal, breakfast was breakfast, lunch was burgers/dogs, dinner was choice of entre and two veggies and dessert but we were rarely there but for like breakfast and mebbe dinner.  

Saturday was normal, Sunday breakfast got sorta light because the crowd is leaving, biscuits and gravy sorta stuff.   I can't speak for Sunday lunch or dinner, never been there then.  Dave can give more info as he was there and eating there more recently.


Check that weather !!!!    Miracles of long term forecasting !!!!  


Sunny and average daily temperatures for the season ......

MM.....Yes you can be my cabin mate in #4.  We will have to keep an eye on those neighbors in #5 however.

The Blueridge meals are somewhat based on occupancy.  On Mon-Wed they sometimes don't have enough folks to justify cooking.  Friday and Saturday are almost gauranteed.  We will be there pretty much in the peak season.....so chances are good we will get breakfast and dinner.

old_rider.  This is not the place to be talking about your Very Large One.  I think that belongs in the Tall Tale section.

Dragon Inn.  Yeah......I would stay there a night or two.  Sure it is a bit of a circus - but getting to ride the Dragon first thing in the morning and then again on the way home is a nice benefit of staying there.  It is not restful or peaceful.....but it is entertaining!  The BlueRidge is more peaceful and laid back, and a better bargain.