Popular Post Shoop Posted July 8, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 The 2021 Fly-By Week in Marietta Ohio will be held Monday Aug 23 through Saturday Aug 29. Sunday is when folks pack up and say goodbye till next year. Check out the web page at flybyweek.com The event is conducted by the Motorcycle Sport Touring Association (MSTA) which is a nation-wide organization of riders that are interested in sporty riding at far-flung locations where great roads are abundant. The event attracts 100-150 riders, many who are riding with their wives, etc. from across the country. This year you can register for the event for $15 and do not need to be or become a member, though there will be a liability waiver. The entry fee gets you access to the event. There are no meals provided. The location will now be at the Hampton Inn and Microtel at the intersection of I77 and Pike St. There are several restaurants in walking distance. The main days for the event are Friday and Saturday. But beginning a few years ago, the organizers opened the event to begin Monday and extend through the week to provide more time in the area. The group attending during the week is smaller, so, after getting back from the day's ride and cleaning up, we carpool to one or more of the delightful downtown restaurants - and have a great time. The format for the rides is that we form small groups of typically four to eight and then head out on one of the 20+ posted routes. Most of the routes take most of the day and include a lunch stop suggestion. The rides are grouped into categories like Touring Bike Friendly, Destinations, or Twisties. This year there are FIVE suggested routes for adv bikes - most with gravel roads, not demanding, but one with more challenging sections. Signup sheets are available for each riding day which try to group skill / speed levels and interests. But frankly, most groups form up during the storytelling sessions in the parking lot the evening before. The MSTA members tend to be mature and skilled riders. We have folks ranging in age from the 30's to the 70's, most are in 50-60's. Many have been members for decades. The Fly-By, previously called the Mail Pouch Fly-By, has been running for about 25 years, usually from the same hotel. Each evening the parking lot has an amazing collection of bikes of all makes and of many styles. Many ride their sport touring bikes from far away. But quite a few bring sport bikes by trailer. If you want to see them, stop by in the early evening. The parking lot will be empty from about 8 AM till 4 PM or so. If you have any questions, reply here or send me a PM. Hope to see ya there! Chris Shoop 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 You have piqued my ADV newbie interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I am IN! 🤪 Monday-Friday These are great ADV routes. Sample https://youtu.be/7CHCGK0yHeg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted July 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 14 hours ago, Pauly said: You have piqued my ADV newbie interest. Well, get your butt over here that week. I'm probably going to take the WR out that weekend. I haven't scheduled any vacation for weekdays, yet, but I did block out any MSF classes for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 The above video is the 25 Exp WV ADV 160 ADV route so it's just a FYI thing. They have great routes. See ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 You have my non ADV attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted July 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 The organizer put a notice on the facebook page to say that the motels are close to selling out for this event. If you want to stay right at the event, please get your rooms soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/224560089339510/?active_tab=discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 This sounds like a good time. It’s only about 15 min from my Dads place in WV so I might try to make this. Good reason for a road trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbuStrom Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Just registered. I think I'll be calling nearby. Gives me a chance to test out my packing skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Guys, if you attend, please look me up. I'll be helping, but don't have to do the cookout this year - since we aren't having one. BTW I've grown a beard. Guess I should update my icon. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) On 8/4/2021 at 3:31 PM, Shoop said: Guys, if you attend, please look me up. I'll be helping, but don't have to do the cookout this year - since we aren't having one. BTW I've grown a beard. Guess I should update my icon. Chris Are you going to be available to ride Mon-Fri on your NEW bike during the weekdays of the event? Edited August 6, 2021 by B-Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Brian, I need to check my vacation balance. The wife and I are taking two plus weeks to drive cross country to my daughter's wedding at Yosemite park. I might be able to take a day. I'll check this week and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Not a big deal. I am trying to decide what bike to bring to the event, ADV or Road. It's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I've set aside TWO whole days. Prolly one for street and one for ADV and then flip a coin to decide for Saturday. Brian - which week days are you likely to be there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I am catching a flight to Houston today. I will not be in attendance. Speed safe y’all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Pauly said: I am catching a flight to Houston today. I will not be in attendance. Speed safe y’all. You are going to be in Houston for two week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Shoop said: I've set aside TWO whole days. Prolly one for street and one for ADV and then flip a coin to decide for Saturday. Brian - which week days are you likely to be there? I have reservations in the Micro, Arrive Mon. Depart Sat. or earlier on the V-Strom so any style of riding is good for me. I am waiting for weather forecast. I have a brother visiting Sat. Afternoon on his way to AZ. and we are riding to Slade, KY. Sunday AM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Tonik said: You are going to be in Houston for two week? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Pauly said: Yes. That sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 38 minutes ago, Tonik said: That sucks. Maybe not so much. Last few days, it's been hotter here in mid-Ohio valley than it was in Houston. Daughter lives there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shoop said: Maybe not so much. Last few days, it's been hotter here in mid-Ohio valley than it was in Houston. Daughter lives there. Valid point. But you have a bike, and decent roads. He has a rental car and it is probably not a Ferrari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Tonik said: Valid point. But you have a bike, and decent roads. He has a rental car and it is probably not a Ferrari. Houston has soooo many cowboy bars. Gilley's Club is closed, but I'm sure he'll have a blast. 🤠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Tonik said: Valid point. But you have a bike, and decent roads. He has a rental car and it is probably not a Ferrari. I have a shiny red Toyota Camry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Pauly said: I have a shiny red Toyota Camry. I don't recall a thread where we helped you decide what to rent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I never get to decide. That's reserved for you rich folk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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