The Natchez Trace Parkway....Sept.3-5

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I had a good friend check out some motel's near Natchez,Mississippi for me this past weekend. We can get a discount with 10 or more rooms guaranteed ...Guaranteed means that YES you will show-up even if the weekend is 100% rain. This post is a " feeler " to see how many are interested in doing the entire 444 miles of The Natchez Trace starting in Natchez, Mississippi on saturday morning Sept.4 and ending outside of Nashville, Tennessee on sunday Sept.5 . We'll ride into Natchez on friday evening the 3rd and the saturday night motel will more than likely be in the Muscle Shoals, Alabama area alittle more than half-way of The Natchez Trace Parkway....Please post to this thread if you want to ride the entire 444 miles. I'll keep this bumped to page one from time to time so I can get a feel for the number of folks interested. If not enough want to join us this ride will be canceled  

[JimL]

That first photo of the bridge is about 3 miles from my house! 

Depending on the agreed to price, I would be willing to commit to 1 room for 1 night in order to make the deal happen.  That having been said, I have ridden the Natchez too many time in nice weather to do it in pouring rain should that happen!

For those who haven't done the Natchez Trace....this will be a great ride as you can see from the photos that were posted.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

That first photo of the bridge is about 3 miles from my house! 

Depending on the agreed to price, I would be willing to commit to 1 room for 1 night in order to make the deal happen.  That having been said, I have ridden the Natchez too many time in nice weather to do it in pouring rain should that happen!

For those who haven't done the Natchez Trace....this will be a great ride as you can see from the photos that were posted.

I'm in Muscle Shoals,Alabama just about every week ( working ) I'll ask the lady that runs the motel there what kind of deal she'll give for a 10 room guarantee. I've been on The Trace many times however I've never did the entire 444 miles start to finish and those that commit to this ride thats the plan to do the entire ride 

[santa]

Santa is interested, if for some reason it rains we can bring rags and have a bike wash each night. that time of year it should be nice.

Santa

[hubcapsc]

Santa is interested, if for some reason it rains we can bring rags and have a bike wash each night. that time of year it should be nice.

I'm interested. If it rains we can go to JimL's house 

-Mike

[Skinhead]

Is the speed limit on the NTP 35?  I've done parts by cage, always wanted to do it by bike.  I'm interested, but can't commit at this time.  Will post if I can make it.  Good Idea for a ride.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Is the speed limit on the NTP 35?  I've done parts by cage, always wanted to do it by bike.  I'm interested, but can't commit at this time.  Will post if I can make it.  Good Idea for a ride.

Speed limit is 50 mph and speeding ticket revenue for some of the small towns along the way is a must  

I'm not 100% sure about this however I think a speeding ticket on The Natchez Trace is like one on The Blue Ridge Parkway it does not count as points on your license <---Again not sure 

[mrider]

just got back from the trace today left last friday made a 7 state loop including my home state Tx, from entrance in Natchez to the end gate at 100 mile marker reads 442, and for those have never done it when you exit at 100 the Loveless cafe is the place to grub.....a smal lwait but worth it and for those that do go enjoy.    

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

just got back from the trace today left last friday made a 7 state loop including my home state Tx, from entrance in Natchez to the end gate at 100 mile marker reads 442, and for those have never done it when you exit at 100 the Loveless cafe is the place to grub.....a smal lwait but worth it and for those that do go enjoy.    

We stopped and had lunch at Loveless last November when we did the ride to Shiloh National Military Park...Outstanding food 

[Dave Weaver]

I'm in.  More than likely the wifey will be with me, but can't say for sure. I would appreciate a rainless ride with temps in the mid-70's to lower 80's please.  I've had enough of these rainy or 95 degree rides.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I'm in.   More than likely the wifey will be with me, but can't say for sure. I would appreciate a rainless ride with temps in the mid-70's to lower 80's please.   I've had enough of these rainy or 95 degree rides.

Like I told you at The Whiskey Run I always thought it was " THE " Detn8er that made it rain however since he nolonger rides with us I'm thinking it was me the whole time  

If we get 10 folks or more ( if splitting the cost by sharing a room) to confirm ( Confirm means " YES " I'll be there ) then this ride will be a go   We need to sell 10 motel rooms in order to get a discount for the friday night motel and I'm sure the saturday motel will give a discount with 10 rooms as well.I'll get this all worked out after I know how many plan to ride.

Tom ( Santa ) Mike ( hubcap ) Dave ( Dave ) Joe ( Smokin'joe ) ....My friend in Mississippi is also a confirmed rider who will show rain or shine .

[Ice]

Joe,

Sorry pal your Reeeedneck German and his lovely Wife wont be able to make this one, its a bit far for a weekend ride for us and leaving the kiddos alone for that amount of time.

Yuri

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Joe,

Sorry pal your Reeeedneck German and his lovely Wife wont be able to make this one, its a bit far for a weekend ride for us and leaving the kiddos alone for that amount of time.

Yuri

I understand     How you doing ?

[Ice]

Joe,

Sorry pal your Reeeedneck German and his lovely Wife wont be able to make this one, its a bit far for a weekend ride for us and leaving the kiddos alone for that amount of time.

Yuri

I understand     How you doing ?

Doing a lot better, the tests kicked my a$$ for a couple of days but I am back for the attack, you cant keep me down, Old Reeedneck German saying "Unkraut Vergeht nicht" translation Weeds dont die. Thanks for asking.
We were thinking of putting something together up this way, just do not know when and if there is any interest, we found some awesome roads around here and in W VA.

We will ride together again my brother, and I think this year still.

Yuri

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Joe,

Sorry pal your Reeeedneck German and his lovely Wife wont be able to make this one, its a bit far for a weekend ride for us and leaving the kiddos alone for that amount of time.

Yuri

I understand     How you doing ?

Doing a lot better, the tests kicked my a$$ for a couple of days but I am back for the attack, you cant keep me down, Old Reeedneck German saying "Unkraut Vergeht nicht" translation Weeds dont die. Thanks for asking.
We were thinking of putting something together up this way, just do not know when and if there is any interest, we found some awesome roads around here and in W VA.

We will ride together again my brother, and I think this year still.

Yuri

As of right now it looks like we'll be makin' a ride to WV in Sept and next year's June Ride that Don ( Highbinder ) and I put on will also be in WV.The June 2011 ride will use Marlinton as ground zero.Glad you are feeling better my German redneck friend 

[T-Bird]

Joe, I will know more as time gets closer. I've been wanting to go on this ride, I've never been on the southern end either. If I go on this one then the WV ride would be a no show....decisions, decisions  Help me make an excecutive decision

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Joe, I will know more as time gets closer. I've been wanting to go on this ride, I've never been on the southern end either. If I go on this one then the WV ride would be a no show....decisions, decisions  Help me make an excecutive decision

It's only money my friend...You can't take it with you and it ain't gonna do you no good dead 

[ChromeDome]

I'm interested but won't know for certain until around the 4th of July.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I'm interested but won't know for certain until around the 4th of July.

That's cool Thom that is plenty of time.

[frog]

Count me in.

Frog

[Highbinder]

Joe...with the way the world is going, you never know when the last ride may be coming.....count us in....

[X Ring]

Is the speed limit on the NTP 35?  I've done parts by cage, always wanted to do it by bike.  I'm interested, but can't commit at this time.  Will post if I can make it.  Good Idea for a ride.

Speed limit is 50 mph and speeding ticket revenue for some of the small towns along the way is a must  

I'm not 100% sure about this however I think a speeding ticket on The Natchez Trace is like one on The Blue Ridge Parkway it does not count as points on your license <---Again not sure  

I wouldn't be so sure in MS.  Cities have to have a population of at least 25,000 before they are allowed to run radar on a national highway.  I'd be more concerned about the park rangers.  

I am interested and will try to make it.

Marty  

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Lookin' good so far...

( 5 )...Maybe's ( 6 ) Confirmed

[big turkey]

Hi Frog.

Big Al

[wlgrice]

I think I would like to go count me in also, Walt....

[sugarbee]

Hey Joe, I'll get with Beekeeper, but you can probably add our names to the list.  Hopefully, my back problems will be fixed by that time.

Also, would you mind if I tried to get some things that we can auction off that Friday night?  That will be before our Lupus Walk and I want to try and bring in some more money.

If not, that's cool, you can still count us in 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Hey Joe, I'll get with Beekeeper, but you can probably add our names to the list.  Hopefully, my back problems will be fixed by that time.

Also, would you mind if I tried to get some things that we can auction off that Friday night?  That will be before our Lupus Walk and I want to try and bring in some more money.

If not, that's cool, you can still count us in 

Sounds like a great idea Donna just hope we have enough interested in this ride to make it worth the while for you.I always enjoy the company of you and Lee both ridin' and just shootin' the chit in the motel parking lot     Maybe other's will bring something to donate to the auction ...I'll look around the garage 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I think I would like to go count me in also, Walt....

That sounds like a confirmed " Yes I'll be there rain or shine " to me Walt 

[wlgrice]

Yep, sounds like that to me also, Walt.....

[sugarbee]

Thanks, Joe 

[LandElephant]

Joe,
It is about time you plan something closer to where I am staying.  Getting tired of the long rides (not).  I'll be a tenative yes on this one.  I am now living about 8 miles off the Trace in Mississippi about in the middle getting ready to go back to work.

Sorry I didn't call but I have been busy setting up the Pacaderm Palace II.

Charlie
Land Elephant

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Joe,
It is about time you plan something closer to where I am staying.  Getting tired of the long rides (not).  I'll be a tenative yes on this one.  I am now living about 8 miles off the Trace in Mississippi about in the middle getting ready to go back to work.

Sorry I didn't call but I have been busy setting up the Pacaderm Palace II.

Charlie
Land Elephant

I'll put you in the " Maybe "  catagory Charlie....The " Maybe's " out number the " Confirmed " right now     We need folks to fill 10 rooms minimum for this ride to happen.