Missouri Fall Colors Ride - 2012

Joe Hummer · Sun 12, Aug 2012, 12:39:08

We are starting to put together the plans for the Missouri Fall Colors Ride 2012. The dates are October 12-14. It will be held in Cuba, MO. The tentative Saturday Ride is Missouri Fall Colors Ride 2012. It is 170 miles of Missouri nice roads which will include a small jaunt on Historic Route 66 and a stop in Devils Elbow, MO. Lunch will be at the Elbow Inn and BBQ in Devils Elbow. Saturday evening will include grub and socializing.

Check your calendars and plan to attend. The hotel information will follow soon.

Please post on this thread so we can get a count of how many will be coming and so you can be notified with updates.

Joe

old2soon · Sun 12, Aug 2012, 16:43:42

Soon as i get my daughters band schedule i'll know. Til i get that i be on da fence. But she is a senior this year.

So i'm thinkin sorta fer sure 2013.

RIDE SAFE.

BonS · Sun 12, Aug 2012, 17:47:52

It's on my calendar! We had a great time and really enjoyed our ride from Potosi a couple of years ago. Can't wait!

HayHauler · Sun 12, Aug 2012, 21:53:58

Dam Joe.... Only weekend in October that we have something planned. The Texas Hill Country ride in (Fredricksburg) it that weekend.

Oh, well, maybe next year.

Hay

Jimmyt

JDW365 · Mon 13, Aug 2012, 00:40:41

I'm with Hayhauler been thinking about doing the Tx ride and this one too. Now I gotta pick between them, ugh!

JDW

Gunslinger · Mon 13, Aug 2012, 02:49:07

Added to the Calendar. I've been trying to make this ride for three years now, Hoping this is the year.

Rams · Mon 13, Aug 2012, 07:28:00

Excellent Ride and Route

Wish I could make it but, just too many other demands on my time and dollars.

But, here's a bump for the cause. Should be a great ride. Enjoy, take and share the pics with those of us that can't make it.

old2soon · Mon 13, Aug 2012, 11:26:32

O-K no can do-again. That weekend is our last band competition. Sooo lookin more and more like 2013. But on the + side i was at I-12.

RIDE SAFE.

KSDragonRider · Mon 13, Aug 2012, 12:45:09

on the calender, hope to get to go!

Stars and Stripes · Mon 13, Aug 2012, 15:59:06

Going to try to be there. Looking forward to the ride.

chip · Tue 14, Aug 2012, 21:23:45

Thanks for getting the word out Joe. I've heard good things about the Devils Elbow Inn and the ridding in that area of the state. And thanks MoLee for working on the route. We have had a good showing the last couple of years. I will again extend that I can be available on before or after the weekend for anyone wanting to come in early. We have three Motorcycle museums in St.Louis the best of the three is only open Mon thru Fri. Then there is some incredible riding. Anyone with any questions feel free to contact me .

Mo Lee · Wed 15, Aug 2012, 03:51:12

Quote from: chip on Tue 14, Aug 2012, 21:23:45
:cooldude:Thanks for getting the word out Joe. I've heard good things about the Devils Elbow Inn and the ridding in that area of the state. And thanks MoLee for working on the route. We have had a good showing the last couple of years. I will again extend that I can be available on before or after the weekend for anyone wanting to come in early. We have three Motorcycle museums in St.Louis the best of the three is only open Mon thru Fri. Then there is some incredible riding. Anyone with any questions feel free to contact me .

No sweat, I just hope my schedule works out so I can be there.

chip · Wed 15, Aug 2012, 12:39:40

Just got off the phone with Gita from the Best Western in Cuba Mo. I reminded her who the group was and how they had extended a group rate for us and that we would prefer the rooms at one end near the lot beind the hotel so we would not disturb anyone should we be up late again. She said no problem. Same as last time. So here is a link to the hotel info. Be sure to mention that you are with the VRCC fall color ride and that we had a block of rooms. Again if there is any problems please shoot me a PM
http://bestwesternmissouri.com/cuba-hotels

Joe Hummer · Wed 15, Aug 2012, 13:08:43

I just booked my room. Group rate is $74 a night for either a King or double room (same as last year). If you came to last year's ride, mention that to them. It will make the process go much smoother because they will have your address in their system.

Thanks a ton for setting this up Chip!! Let me know what you need help with and I will gladly help out.

Joe

Sharkey · Thu 16, Aug 2012, 10:50:29

I have to work that weekend, but would like to show up for evening festivities. I can bring a fire pit again. Won't stay late as I have to be at work by 6am.
Chip are you doing food again? We can buy bulk meat from Missouri Hick BBQ in Cuba and just do sides.

Mike R · Thu 16, Aug 2012, 13:49:29

Looking forward to it, reservations are made.

Reb · Sat 18, Aug 2012, 21:26:58

Man I'd love to make this ride, I'm going to be in Missouri that weekend but not riding, been training for a few months now for tough mudder challenge... Can't give up on my team...

http://toughmudder.com/events/missouri-2012/

KSDragonRider · Mon 27, Aug 2012, 12:35:42

well, i booked my room.
then hung up with the feeling that everthing had just gone way way wrong... The lady that i spoke too did not know very much, and did not want much more than my credit card information... I kept asking if she had me with the valkyrie riders, and once it was yes, then no, then we will move you all together later.

now its time to just pray it was not as bad as i thought.

fudgie · Mon 27, Aug 2012, 15:16:37

Quote from: Reb on Sat 18, Aug 2012, 21:26:58
Man I'd love to make this ride, I'm going to be in Missouri that weekend but not riding, been training for a few months now for tough mudder challenge... Can't give up on my team...

http://toughmudder.com/events/missouri-2012/

Oh your one of them huh? Kit and I did the Warrior Dash a few weeks ago. She was to do it with my partner and I was to swing in and watch them on my way back from Sturgis. Got home a few days early and my partner signed me up.

It was a hell of alot of fun. We will do it again next year. Our times sucked but we didnt do it for times.

Reb · Mon 27, Aug 2012, 15:29:20

Quote from: fudgie on Mon 27, Aug 2012, 15:16:37
Quote from: Reb on Sat 18, Aug 2012, 21:26:58
Man I'd love to make this ride, I'm going to be in Missouri that weekend but not riding, been training for a few months now for tough mudder challenge... Can't give up on my team...

http://toughmudder.com/events/missouri-2012/

Oh your one of them huh? Kit and I did the Warrior Dash a few weeks ago. She was to do it with my partner and I was to swing in and watch them on my way back from Sturgis. Got home a few days early and my partner signed me up. It was a hell of alot of fun. We will do it again next year. Our times sucked but we didnt do it for times.

I've been getting back into 5k races and other events lately. Having a hard time keeping up with these college girls. Gotta do something to get back into shape. I've been working on getting in shape for this race for some time now. 11 miles and obstacles sounds is something I've never even concurred in my mind. Even in my distance running high school days. Hoping I'll be ready in time...

fudgie · Mon 27, Aug 2012, 19:32:33

Oh there was definitly alot of tail to motavate me to finish the race!!

I little tip from me, dont drink to much the night before!

They had free beer at the end of our race. To bad it was miller lite.

Joe Hummer · Thu 30, Aug 2012, 19:39:55

Bump...

JDW365 · Thu 30, Aug 2012, 21:34:07

Ok Joe, Cyndi and I have a room and are looking forward to it! I could not find a sign up page is there one?

JDW

Joe Hummer · Fri 31, Aug 2012, 05:06:39

Quote from: Whistler on Thu 30, Aug 2012, 21:34:07
Ok Joe, Cyndi and I have a room and are looking forward to it! I could not find a sign up page is there one?

JDW

We are a little low tech on this one. No sign-up page to worry about. Just show up.

WamegoRob · Fri 31, Aug 2012, 14:11:19

Quote from: Whistler on Thu 30, Aug 2012, 21:34:07

Ok Joe, Cyndi and I have a room and are looking forward to it!

Does Joe sleep in the middle or did you get him a crib?

KSDragonRider · Fri 31, Aug 2012, 14:13:35

Quote from: WamegoRob on Fri 31, Aug 2012, 14:11:19
Quote from: Whistler on Thu 30, Aug 2012, 21:34:07

Ok Joe, Cyndi and I have a room and are looking forward to it!

Does Joe sleep in the middle or did you get him a crib?

I think rob missed the all important comma in that line...

Joe Hummer · Tue 04, Sep 2012, 14:30:52

Bump!!

Joe Hummer · Mon 10, Sep 2012, 10:28:32

Bump...it is getting closer and closer! Hope everyone has made their plans.

OzarkRider · Wed 12, Sep 2012, 12:42:51

Hi, I just purchased a 97 Valkyrie about a month ago (LOVE IT!) and am new to this great website, and new to these type of rides. My wife and I are interested in attending this event. What time will the ride start start Saturday morning? We live about 45 minutes from Cuba, so wont be staying in the hotel, but would like to participate. Thanks.

Joe Hummer · Wed 19, Sep 2012, 19:34:52

OzarkRider,

We will probably do a stands up around 9:30.

Joe

Mo Lee · Thu 20, Sep 2012, 04:03:31

Starting to look like I may be able to make it after all, however not sure if the wife will be over her jet lag in time to ride along.

old2soon · Thu 20, Sep 2012, 08:53:57

On my little sojourn yesterday from what i was able to see you could/should be getting some decent colors on that ride you have planned. I went U S 60 W to spgfld then I-44 E to Rolla and U S 63 S to the house. Just a slight hint of change and hoping the rain made for a good change. I on the other hand will be playing roady for the Willow Springs Mo. High School Marching Band. Hope ya'll have a great ride.

RIDE SAFE.

Po · Thu 20, Sep 2012, 10:25:32

Just called and got a room.

This should be a great ride. October is a good month weather wise, and Missouri is a beautiful state to ride in. Thanks Joe and Chip for putting this together. See you soon.

Painter & Po

Sharkey · Thu 20, Sep 2012, 11:49:19

Quote from: Po on Thu 20, Sep 2012, 10:25:32
Just called and got a room. This should be a great ride. October is a good month weather wise, and Missouri is a beautiful state to ride in. Thanks Joe and Chip for putting this together. See you soon.

Painter & Po

Po
Just so you know. Maces Supermarket on Hwy19 about a half mile south of I44 has PBR
I know when you were with us in Potosi last time you had a tough time finding it.

Po · Thu 20, Sep 2012, 12:24:15

Quote from: Sharkey on Thu 20, Sep 2012, 11:49:19
Quote from: Po on Thu 20, Sep 2012, 10:25:32
Just called and got a room. This should be a great ride. October is a good month weather wise, and Missouri is a beautiful state to ride in. Thanks Joe and Chip for putting this together. See you soon.

Painter & Po
Po
Just so you know. Maces Supermarket on Hwy19 about a half mile south of I44 has PBR
I know when you were with us in Potosi last time you had a tough time finding it.

Thanks Sharkey, I'll keep that in mind. Gona drink one with us?

chip · Fri 21, Sep 2012, 12:13:46

I look forward to seeing you all again and meeting some for the first time. Sharkey you had offered to bring your burn pit and some fire wood, I think we should take you up on that. Joe, I would agree 0930 Sat.would be a good time for Kick Stands Up. I have been really tied up with the AMVET riders recently and have not been able to do as much as I would have liked to help pull this ride together. Looks like others have stepped up and helped to make this ride as good as the last couple. If there is anyone out there that will be coming and has not responded on the forum please send JoeValkIS or myself a PM so we can get a close number on the people attending.

Sharkey · Sun 23, Sep 2012, 16:40:13

Quote
Thanks Sharkey, I'll keep that in mind. Gona drink one with us?

I would be honored to.

chip · Sat 29, Sep 2012, 09:06:26

With just two weeks to go until "The Mo Fall Colors Ride", I'm seeing some colors in the leaves. This weeks forcast is a daytime high in the mid 70s, with nights falling into the 50s. Hopfully that will continue through the 14th. JoeValkIS and myself will be doing a preride tommorrow, double checking everything. Just a reminder for any one interested I have or can have Fri the 12th off of work if any riders would like to come in a day early and check out any of our three motorcycle museums and some of our best roads or whatever you may find interesting I would be glad to spend Fri doing the same. Just let me know a little in advance.

Joe Hummer · Tue 02, Oct 2012, 19:21:49

Teaser for those of you on the fence...Pics from the Pre-Ride...

2012 Fall Colors Pre-Ride Pictures

If you haven't gotten a room or planned on coming...you really need to change your mind. It is going to be a great ride.

Joe

DDT (12) · Fri 05, Oct 2012, 13:08:06

JoeValk,

It was a win-win either way, but still a tough call... Missouri or Texas. I like both, and my riding partner does too. In the end, however, we've both been to Texas more, and he favors Missouri this time. So, we've made reservations at ground zero and figure to arrive sometime Friday afternoon... assumng two guys from Bama would be welcome.

Po & Painter,

Glad to see you all will be there... lookin' forward to kickin' some tars with y'all. Tell Reb not to worry about his PBR going undrunk... I'm confident there will be more'n enough good hearted souls to make sure none of his goes to waste...

DDT

P.S. If anybody from the southeast is riding up Thursday and/or Friday and would like to hook-up, let me know...

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Missouri Fall Colors Ride - 2012