Dave wrote on 12/10/16 at 15:00:35:



Take a look at this top 4 review and see which one might fill the bill without giving her extra unnecessary anxiety attacks.   We want only the free features, all the extra paid features they can keep all of those (speeding, hard braking, etc. etc.)

[quote author=2F0C0406050C0C0512600 link=1472962902/75#82 date=1481397179]Gary_in_NJ wrote on 12/10/16 at 07:49:27:

Hey, the more the merrier ...... Dave if this is so, add her to the list.

Was I just called "her".

     Moderators, if you see something is wrong or is being missed in the shuffle, reach in and fix it -- that's what you got them long fingers for.


THESE EVENTS ARE IN PLANNING AND DISCUSSION -- THE CONCRETE HAS NOT SET YET ....  same month can be listed and is fine for different areas of the country.   I am plugging in names as people show interest, this gives us a tool for seeing who is going were plus the folks who are going can start the refinement process on dates and activities.

So far we got the following in the rough order of doing them.   Adding something is easy, talk it up some, put a date to it and we will see if folks are interested by if they sign up for it.


Arkansas Run  dates please ???    Springman,   old.indian

Daytona Bike Week  March 10-19 http://www.daytonabeach.com/events/motorcycle-rallies/bike-week/
w/ possible visit to Old-Rider, needs a refresh on the invite from last year's discussions

Youzguyz Twisted Sisters trip         Mid to Late April    "Ya'll are welcome back to my neck of the woods anytime."    Youzguyz,  Springman

Thunder Beach Run  May3-7   http://thunderbeachproductions.com  Location of run is Panama Beach / St. Augustine  w/ possible visit to Old-Rider, needs a refresh on the invite from last year's discussions

Lancer Oklahoma trip   second half of May  NEED FIRM DATES   Lancer,  Kenny G,  MM,  Oldfeller,  Springman,  Verslagen,

Indian Paintbrush Campground in Ty Denver  June  NEED FIRM DATES   Verslagen,  Springman,  old.indian

Kickstand Lodge   June 21-24    Dave,  Oldfeller,  MM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZGNOB5m5Ro&t=166s
http://kickstandlodge.com/rates.html
From here it is a short hop up to the Dragon, and to all the really neat surrounding roads we love to ride.    For East Coast beginners, this is the closest (and the BEST) Southeastern trip possible.   Some have argued the area is the BEST BIKING IN AMERICA and I might have to agree with them.  

MM's farm   July to  first week in August   MM,  Oldfeller,  Dave



And here is a tool to use in locating some no cost camping when travelling to get to the rides:

https://freecampsites.net

well even if that camp didn't work out the dragon is right up the road !  

But I'd like to try it !  

soon as warm weather sets back in ...  

Same with any of these camps , if one of them don't work ... we split a motel that night  

I can go a lot more places if we keep cost down , I've got back-packing camp stove too.  Wood (twigs or match-light charcoal) burning (folds flat and small) or Gasoline (like a single stove eye)  

I will likely just stay at the Kickstand Lodge if/when you go exploring at the free campsite.  While I do agree the free campsite "lists" are a great thing for overnight stay while you ride to other places - I have no problem paying $20 a night for a clean bathroom, showers, free towels, free laundry, a free bike wash, and the clubhouse with free WiFi and tables and chairs (and lights).  Camping is only $12.50 a night when 2 people share a tent, $10 a night with 3 in a tent, less that $8 a night with 4 in the big tent. (Most often we ride in 90 degree weather and I wear an armored jacket/gloves/full face helmet.......I need a shower before I go to bed!)

Ms. Gary_in_NJ:  I don't think there will be a gathering at my house this year, I don't foresee a lot of extra time in my summer and we probably won't have time to host an event.  Maybe MM and I should consider trading the event and each host the group every/other year.  This will give me a chance to build up my catfish count so that we can have the catfish fry.  Do you know of a good riding place between NJ and KY that has good riding?  Maybe we could start a new ride more to the east and give others a chance to come to a group ride?

Can anyone suggest a good riding are in PA, WV, etc.?

Dave wrote on 12/11/16 at 03:47:06:

I don't think there will be a gathering at my house this year

I'm hugely disappointed. I was already in the planning stage. KY is on my list of top states to retire to, so I was hoping to get a scenic tour of the best roads. Next year for sure.

Dave wrote on 12/11/16 at 03:47:06:

Can anyone suggest a good riding are in PA, WV, etc.?

Actually, there is a 60 mile long stretch of twisty roads on Route 6 in Crawford County PA. It passes through an area known as "The Grand Canyon of PA". Let me see if I can string together some roads form a location that would provide a two-day opportunity of fun/scenic roads with camping.

Dave ,

I like the idea of "one of us Hosting" every other year .   So this is my year Summer 2017 ,  

Getting away to Pennsylvania is good  .   I could go by OldFellers on my way.  
Who is hosting (putting together) the agenda ?

I need to get rides on my calendar before all the weekends get taken .   I'll start checking on the "LYNCHBURG-RIDE"  soon too.  

Gary , you ever checked out this site :   http://www.motorcycleroads.com/



 

MMRanch wrote on 12/11/16 at 20:21:28:

Gary , you ever checked out this site :   http://www.motorcycleroads.com/

I am aware of that site. Another great resource is Sunday Morning Rides:

http://www.sundaymorningrides.com/