ohiomike Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) We're booked for Fri-Sun nights over at Creekside.So we'll be headed south, two wheelin, early Fri morning. We were plannin on 23 south, but the 62-I 75 route looks good too. I'm all for avoiding Cincinnati.....so will either cross at Portsmouth or Maysville. Edited January 27, 2012 by ohiomike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82packer Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 My wife and I now have reservations for a campsite from June 6-10 but we'll be in the area starting on June 2nd. We'll have the coffee going every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 did you request a first floor? If you're paranoid like me you'll sleep better at night knowing your bike is right outside the window under the 2nd story porches.Plus in the lodge building they had us in (there are multiple units) it was about the only flat ground to parkNope I didn't requsst it but I will now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 We're booked for Fri-Sun nights over at Creekside.So we'll be headed south, two wheelin, early Fri morning. We were plannin on 23 south, but the 62-I 75 route looks good too. I'm all for avoiding Cincinnati.....so will either cross at Portsmouth or Maysville.My wife and I now have reservations for a campsite from June 6-10 but we'll be in the area starting on June 2nd. We'll have the coffee going every morning.List of those going:Casper's cabin:1) Casper2) MaxPower3) Gump4) MarlboroMan5) CbrGirl (still a maybe)cmh_sprint's cabin:6) cmh_sprint7) jstumpalump1508) mykill9) 2talltimBad324's cabin:10) Bad32411) Likwid12) Isaac's Papa1000rrrider's cabin:13) 1000rrrider14) 1000rrrider's +115) Hutch16) Hutch's +1bowdog's cabin:17) bowdog18) bowdog's sammich makercamping:19) granda08020) rollnhot21) 82packer22) 82packer's +1lodge room:23) wht_scorpion24) Jst2fstCreekside:25) ohiomike26) ohiomike's +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Where will the mass of Ohio riders start their ride down to the Damn? I live in Dayton, but I am sensing a mass ride from Columbus, correct?Advise at your convenience and I will probably be joining you on my ST1300 if that's all right with you/plural.~ThanksI think the masses are trailering. I'm most likely riding down from Columbus. I think Earache is riding down from Indianapolis. We met in Cincinnati last time. I'm thinking about actually leaving Wednesday, and taking a two day long way down. Haven't decided yet. I may just slab it. Depends if the wife goes or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Paging bowdog, We good on the cabin if I tow your bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Or anyone. I need a cabin to stay in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Paging bowdog, We good on the cabin if I tow your bike?Yea we can work something out for sure... Were you looking to do an even trade for towing or a really nice discounted rate?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yea we can work something out for sure... Were you looking to do an even trade for towing or a really nice discounted rate?!?!? Even trade if you needed some money I could toss it your way. Just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Even trade if you needed some money I could toss it your way. Just let me know.We will work something out, maybe you can tow the bike and buy dinner one night... not a big deal at all either way. You have a place to stay bubby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 We will work something out, maybe you can tow the bike and buy dinner one night... not a big deal at all either way. You have a place to stay bubby!!List of those going: Casper's cabin: 1) Casper 2) MaxPower 3) Gump 4) MarlboroMan 5) CbrGirl (still a maybe) cmh_sprint's cabin: 6) cmh_sprint 7) jstumpalump150 8) mykill 9) 2talltim Bad324's cabin: 10) Bad324 11) Likwid 12) Isaac's Papa 1000rrrider's cabin: 13) 1000rrrider 14) 1000rrrider's +1 15) Hutch 16) Hutch's +1 bowdog's cabin: 17) bowdog 18) bowdog's sammich maker19) CarWhore camping: 20) granda080 21) rollnhot22) 82packer23) 82packer's +1 lodge room: 24) wht_scorpion 25) Jst2fstCreekside:26) ohiomike27) ohiomike's +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 We will work something out, maybe you can tow the bike and buy dinner one night... not a big deal at all either way. You have a place to stay bubby!!deal. I can write it off for business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I might be down for this trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 deal. I can write it off for business :lol:I am expensing the cabin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 So, whats up with the good bbq eats I read someone talking about? Down on 28 in Georgia?And when is the bonfire starting at the firepit Sat?Looking at the map seems its a pretty easy route between Fontana and Maggie Valley. Riding back late at night after some mind altering relaxents I want it to be EZ....lolIirc, cell service down there can be spotty at best. Having a few different peoples numbers might come in handy too....not wanting any 'Deliverance' kind of surprises....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) So, whats up with the good bbq eats I read someone talking about? Down on 28 in Georgia? My favorite BBQ place is at the western end of the Cherohala Skyway. Next to the gas station just as you start to enter Tellico Plains. Big brown wood building. The pulled pork is awesome. There is also an outstanding place in Robbinsville on 129 just as you enter town coming down from the dragon. On the left in a strip mall across from a motorcycle leather/accessory shop. Outstanding brisket.Looking at the map seems its a pretty easy route between Fontana and Maggie Valley. Riding back late at night after some mind altering relaxents I want it to be EZ....lolEasy, but further than you think. It's probably 90 minutes or so. Consider Cherokee for alternate lodging. Tons of hotels, many mom and pop hotels that are cheaper. And there is a casino there. Or Robbinsville, which is VERY close. But dry. Edited January 29, 2012 by Tonik Quote fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I see its like 1.5 hrs or so. Kind of splitting the difference by staying in MV. Since the wife is riding her own, and this is her first trip, trying to keep the initial ride down time wise. That and the cost is half of what Fontana is offering and probably cheaper than Cherokee, at least for something clean...lol. Wife is adament about not riding the Dragon herself, so am just trying to find some good riding for her that is in her comfort level. Planned on riding the Cherohola Skyway so that bbq joint you mention might just work out. I've had some other suggestions from locals down there, just need to zero in on those roads. Our return trip will be up most of the BRP, probably jumping on I-64 @ Buena Vista and scooting on the slab home. That route looks to be 5 or 6 hours (Buena V. to Circleville).Lets just hope for a few dry days.....6-3 thru the 16th.....probably a pipe dream.....lol Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Since the wife is riding her own.... Cool, sounds like you have a good plan. She/you will like MV. Be sure to hit the motorcycle museum if you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Its jan and I'm ready to ride the dragon for the first time can't wait june needs to get here quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I see its like 1.5 hrs or so. Kind of splitting the difference by staying in MV. Since the wife is riding her own, and this is her first trip, trying to keep the initial ride down time wise. That and the cost is half of what Fontana is offering and probably cheaper than Cherokee, at least for something clean...lol. Wife is adament about not riding the Dragon herself, so am just trying to find some good riding for her that is in her comfort level. Planned on riding the Cherohola Skyway so that bbq joint you mention might just work out. I've had some other suggestions from locals down there, just need to zero in on those roads. Our return trip will be up most of the BRP, probably jumping on I-64 @ Buena Vista and scooting on the slab home. That route looks to be 5 or 6 hours (Buena V. to Circleville).Lets just hope for a few dry days.....6-3 thru the 16th.....probably a pipe dream.....lolThanks.If you want to make sure she has a good time make sure you plan to be back to your hotel by dark. Riding on the roads down there at night on a motorcycle doubles the intimidating factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just put in my vacation request for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sounds like I'm going, and will be camping with granda080 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just throwing this out there.... IMO. New riders and first time Gapers should stay together in a group led by a veteran Gap rider that is in no hurry and that won't hesitate to speak up and say something to someone getting over their head. This is no place for a ego or for someone with something to prove. Too far from home for another "incident" to happen like has happened on most every group ride I've been part of the last 2 seasons. I'm hoping the faster groups will step up and tell someone they need to go with a different group if the need arises. Its a long way to the bottom if you fuck up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 If you want to make sure she has a good time make sure you plan to be back to your hotel by dark. Riding on the roads down there at night on a motorcycle doubles the intimidating factor.Good idea. I'll probably come to the bonfire with her riding 2 up to make it easier. I hadn't thought about the fact that when we were there years back we only did daylight rides, and on some of those roads that was bad enough...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just throwing this out there.... IMO. New riders and first time Gapers should stay together in a group led by a veteran Gap rider that is in no hurry and that won't hesitate to speak up and say something to someone getting over their head. This is no place for a ego or for someone with something to prove. Too far from home for another "incident" to happen like has happened on most every group ride I've been part of the last 2 seasons. I'm hoping the faster groups will step up and tell someone they need to go with a different group if the need arises. Its a long way to the bottom if you fuck up.I will be in said group or riding at my own pace. I'm in no hurry, nor do I want to fuck up my bike or myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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