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« on: September 14, 2011, 12:29:16 PM » |
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Last week a contingent of your hard-working VRCC staff headed to Arkansas to check out ground zero. We met with the Mayor, police chief, chamber of commerce, and of course the hotel rep. They are all very excited about hosting our event. The mayor and police chief are avid motorcycle riders and members of the Blue Knights. Police chief was very cooperative about supplying units for our escorted rides. Although I wasn't on a motorcycle, I got a small taste of the local roads, and I all I can say is WooooHooooo.... can't wait to lay 2 wheels on them.  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 12:32:29 PM » |
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Downtown has a sort of French Quarter feeling, with lots of quaint shops for the shoppers among us.  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 01:00:56 PM » |
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If there isn't a good Micro brew close by we aren't coming.
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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2011, 01:09:24 PM » |
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Maybe I missed it, but what town in Arkansas are we looking at? Or is that still a big secret  until all negotiations with the towns folks are done? Just a wondering......  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2011, 01:13:54 PM » |
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About 45 miles to this one Pat. http://www.hoghaus.com/ |
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« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2011, 01:16:48 PM » |
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Maybe I missed it, but what town in Arkansas are we looking at? Or is that still a big secret until all negotiations with the towns folks are done? Just a wondering...... Did some image analysis, and based on the pictures posted above, I think I found that same scene in Google Streetview, which would place it at Eureka Springs... http://tinyurl.com/3c6t56e |
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 01:22:14 PM » |
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There is also a photographer set up as you are coming in to town. However, our pics were taken as we were leaving town. You can view all the pics at www.ridepics.net Our pics were on 9/11 between 2:00 and 3:00. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2011, 01:23:22 PM » |
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Maybe I missed it, but what town in Arkansas are we looking at? Or is that still a big secret until all negotiations with the towns folks are done? Just a wondering...... Did some image analysis, and based on the pictures posted above, I think I found that same scene in Google Streetview, which would place it at Eureka Springs... http://tinyurl.com/3c6t56eSerk, I do believe your right  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2011, 01:26:04 PM » |
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Eureka Springs is awesome, lotsa good plces to grit, almost every road in any direction is more than great. Some very nice camping available if so inclined. They put on a Passion Play that is not to be missed, and all northern Ark & southern Mo offers super riding. Spent a week blasting the curves on the ZX14 a year or two ago during the fall colors, and had a total blast. Bring a camera for sure as the whole area is very scenic. Its also an easy ride from there to Branson, and there is lotsa good stuff to see there even if you arent intrested in the shows.
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2011, 02:41:06 PM » |
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However very scenic, your first pic is no where near Eureka Springs. It is on hwy 7 not far north of Hot Springs. The mountain in the upper left with the bare spot is called busted mt. it actually has two peaks. No doubt tho E P is a good place for a rally with great riding, I too was there last weekend. Downtown, from a previous visit there     |
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2011, 03:29:59 PM » |
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If there isn't a good Micro brew close by we aren't coming.
Probly a half dozen last time I was there. hoser |
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2011, 05:43:03 PM » |
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been many times through Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale...... never knew it was so pretty thata way
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2011, 06:23:09 PM » |
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Downtown has a sort of French Quarter feeling, with lots of quaint shops for the shoppers among us. if memory serves my correctly, take a left at the "y", end of the block. downstairs is an excellent cafe. not very big but very good food. called "the celler" i think |
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f6gal
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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2011, 07:29:28 PM » |
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Maybe I missed it, but what town in Arkansas are we looking at? Or is that still a big secret until all negotiations with the towns folks are done? Just a wondering...... Did some image analysis, and based on the pictures posted above, I think I found that same scene in Google Streetview, which would place it at Eureka Springs... http://tinyurl.com/3c6t56eSee Willow... told ya Serk would find a way. LOL. |
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2011, 09:07:55 PM » |
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If there isn't a good Micro brew close by we aren't coming. It's less than 700 miles to Shiner...  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2011, 09:25:17 PM » |
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If there isn't a good Micro brew close by we aren't coming. It's less than 700 miles to Shiner... Disco speaks with wisdom! If you have a Valkyrie, ALL Micro Breweries are "close" ! |
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« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2011, 06:59:48 AM » |
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Disco, Shiner aint no micro brewery. We can even get it here in Oklahoma. Also, way back before I became a proud Valkyrie owner, I attended a Kawasaki rally in Eureka Springs and I will highly recommend the riding in that area and the town in general...Jim |
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« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2011, 07:52:34 AM » |
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Aw, come on, Jim. When a bunch of us visited Shiner a couple of years ago they said that, even if their line has no stoppages for three shifts straight, it can barely break 900,000 bottles per day.  Actually, it was kind of an inside poke at Carolyn's newly found appreciation. If you're coming south from Branson, consider taking Missouri 86 west across Table Rock Lake and down through Blue Eye to your choice of routes to 62 west to Eureka Springs. That whole area is beautiful. |
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« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2011, 07:52:40 AM » |
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Very biker friendly townfolk. Great restaurants, scenery, and roads. Trolley available for those who fear maneuvering the steep narrow streets for whatever reason. Not far from the Pig Trail/Hwy 23 for some great curves and scenery. Hwy 16 and 62 are great too. Several of the motels have hot tubs and there are many B&B in the area.
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« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2011, 01:21:42 PM » |
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Aw, come on, Jim. When a bunch of us visited Shiner a couple of years ago they said that, even if their line has no stoppages for three shifts straight, it can barely break 900,000 bottles per day. Actually, it was kind of an inside poke at Carolyn's newly found appreciation. If you're coming south from Branson, consider taking Missouri 86 west across Table Rock Lake and down through Blue Eye to your choice of routes to 62 west to Eureka Springs. That whole area is beautiful. Hey, if there's no brew pub I can always go the store and get me some Shiner. It's a nice adult (audit) beverage. I liken it to grown-up rootbeer, yep, I like beer! Yes, Dave I do have a new found appreciation. |
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