2talltim Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't you guys have a rat or something like that in your cabin this year @max power? I thought Fontana was okay for what it was but yea things are getting run down but they still want to charge you the premium price. I mean lets face it $260 a night with tax for a cabin that is falling apart and shit don't work in it is a rip off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 We've never had any of those issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Have you gentlemen ever looked into Ironhorse Lodge? http://ironhorsenc.com/accommodations/cabin-rooms-bunkhouse/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 41 minutes ago, B-Mac said: Have you gentlemen ever looked into Ironhorse Lodge? http://ironhorsenc.com/accommodations/cabin-rooms-bunkhouse/ Stayed there at my inaugural Gap trip. Nice place, but it's out in the sticks in Lower Stecoah and have to preplan your riding around their meal times if you want to order from their abbreviated menu/meal schedule. It is a nice place though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I was cool with the Fontana cabin we got last year. No rats or slow drains. Having 28 on my front doorstep was cool also as I took a day by myself to run the dragon and 28 all day. Well maybe not all day, I made my way to the skyway that day too and had it all to myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Lol we ride a ton. Just 11 miles at a time on the gap. Not really into the sight seeing 12 hour rides. I enjoy riding like an asshole on the gap going fast and making dick move passes on the pirates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Fuck I miss that bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, TimTheAzn said: I was cool with the Fontana cabin we got last year. No rats or slow drains. Having 28 on my front doorstep was cool also as I took a day by myself to run the dragon and 28 all day. Well maybe not all day, I made my way to the skyway that day too and had it all to myself. Yes. That's what I'm saying. This place just seems out of the way. But I've never been there so I don't know. You're welcome to get a cabin with us in Fontana. It's a ways out so who knows what I'll decide to do by then but I'm probably going back to Fontana and just meet up one evening or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just now, MidgetTodd said: Yes. That's what I'm saying. This place just seems out of the way. But I've never been there so I don't know. You're welcome to get a cabin with us in Fontana. It's a ways out so who knows what I'll decide to do by then but I'm probably going back to Fontana and just meet up one evening or something This upcoming year is going to be interesting in terms of vacation. I'll have 15 days including the 5 days I will roll over from this year. I know I'll probably spend much of my track time next year at Pitt Race and Nelsons as it's close and they run weekend days. Saying that out-loud makes me realize I may have time for another Gap trip next year. I need to get the suspension sorted on the SV or, get myself another super-sport. And a grom, because well, I've been wanting to ride a small bike on the Dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I have a blast on the Grom at the gap and will absolutely have it there. That's the other good thing about Fontana is the proximity for getting the Grom to the gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Went down for a weekend in July and spent 2 days 2 up Groming. I have just as much fun if not more fun on it than the big bikes. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Isaac's Papa said: It will be better. Townsend has places to eat, tubing, shops, etc. At Fontana, you're stuck with whatever they happen to have at the time. I'm excited for the new digs. Ease of going back and forth to the Gap on the Grom? It tops out at 65 now but will probably have a big bore kit on it by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: It will be better. Townsend has places to eat, tubing, shops, etc. At Fontana, you're stuck with whatever they happen to have at the time. I'm excited for the new digs. And it's not in a dry county. Look there is never a perfect solution for any thing, other than the electric chair. We make the trip, not the lodging. It could be in a cornfield in Iowa and we would have a blast. Edited October 18, 2017 by Tonik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) lol I always bring plenty of alcohol. Dry county is never a concern Edited October 18, 2017 by MidgetTodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 One day I hope I can take a trip down there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Isaac's Papa said: No problem. No highway. It's a 35 mph out of Townsend to the Foothills Parkway. Then it's sweepers all the way to 129. The Grom is perfect. It's literally on the other side of the hill, Todd. Ok. That's helpful. I'll look at their website later tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Only place I've seen cops down there other than on the dragon is on Foothills, btw. Easy to maintain 100+ on that road if you're not paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 26 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: Date is posted. Start planning. Come down and have a ball with us. Alrighty then.... Do NEO peeps ride or trailer down? How long of a ride is it to get there? Is anyone looking for someone to split room expenses with? Is there any other helpful info that anyone can provide? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) WV-16 is an amazing road, can hook into US-421 (The Sssssssssnek) and a few other really cool roads on the way down too if you take the WV route. I'm trailering because I'm bringing the CBR and Triumph along with wedding attire. @jschaf - the CBR is yours as soon as we meet up in Suches. I'll have all my tools with me so we can set the suspension for you, I'll study up on how to set sag over winter Edited October 18, 2017 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) I don't like the idea of trailering past really fun roads to get to other really fun roads. Some of the best riding I did in June was getting there and getting home. Edited October 18, 2017 by Tpoppa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said: I take two days to ride down. I'll take WV-16 to Marion, VA and then meander across NC to Townsend. This^^^ Did this in August and it was awesome. Day 2 we headed down thru Hot Springs and across 28 to the gap. Great ride. I slabbed down in June and that was a long ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Okay, I'm going. I have a friend that may go with me. If anyone wants to split a room, let me know. I'll most likely ride there since the whole trailering my bike deal would be more costly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 After trailering the first few years and riding the past 2, riding is the only way to go. 2 days of good riding to open a weekend of amazing roads makes this weekend the high point of my riding season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'll probably go. I won't commit until I know what i'm riding next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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