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« Reply #80 on: January 08, 2014, 01:09:02 PM » |
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Great roads everywhere!!! Missed the passed 3 Inzanes (do) DUE to school. Graduate May 10, hopefully will be on a New Valkyrie by then. Turn 27 on June 9th, would be great to celebrate dragging some pegs with some good friends. Great locations!!!   I missed spelling class in engineering school. |
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Reb
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Don't threaten me with a good time
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« Reply #81 on: January 08, 2014, 01:10:25 PM » |
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Ill be 29 on june 3rd reb. We will have to have a birthday drink Sounds good to me |
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« Reply #82 on: January 08, 2014, 01:16:56 PM » |
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« Reply #83 on: January 08, 2014, 01:35:30 PM » |
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Turn 27 on June 9th, would be great to celebrate dragging some pegs with some good friends. Great locations!!!
My Birthday is right after IZ, so we'll just make it a big ol' party at IZ-14.... |
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« Reply #84 on: January 08, 2014, 02:08:41 PM » |
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That area is great to ride. Beautiful scenery, challenging roads, nice people . No disappointments about the area for sure. We probably won't make it cause we will just be getting in from a ride in the Florida Keys May 31st. Maybe next time.  |
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« Reply #85 on: January 08, 2014, 02:56:13 PM » |
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Will there be room for at least a couple of Albertans? It's only about 2250 miles for me, if I take the most direct route (doubt it). My wife thinks the idea of flying to Asheville to avoid the really long riding days works for her. Might there be a VRCCer or two along the way willing to offer me a bed or piece of floor to sleep on?
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« Reply #86 on: January 08, 2014, 02:59:06 PM » |
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Would love to go but, it's 1907 miles from Tucson, so won't work for me.
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« Reply #87 on: January 08, 2014, 03:01:44 PM » |
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Hmmm. It's a ways away but it looks like a great place to rendezvous. Gotta count my pennies. Maybe so, maybe no -- ya never know, ya know?
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« Reply #88 on: January 08, 2014, 03:24:00 PM » |
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gryphon if you happen to pass NY you are welcome to stay a night or 2 (especially if you bring the wife) Hot tub and pool open  |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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« Reply #89 on: January 08, 2014, 04:33:47 PM » |
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Meathead and Olddog1946, OK my typo corrected.
I do bring the VRCC average age up, but not that far.
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« Reply #90 on: January 08, 2014, 05:15:58 PM » |
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Connie; Can you say what the Hotel will cost????
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« Reply #91 on: January 08, 2014, 05:26:55 PM » |
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Meathead and Olddog1946, OK my typo corrected.
I do bring the VRCC average age up, but not that far.
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« Reply #92 on: January 08, 2014, 06:35:02 PM » |
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with excursions I'm looking at somewhere over 2500 miles to get to Asheville. Can't wait!
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Oss
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« Reply #93 on: January 08, 2014, 07:25:12 PM » |
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my birthday also june 3 |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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« Reply #94 on: January 08, 2014, 07:42:20 PM » |
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Great location! Majestic riding and cooler weather are the norm. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the BEST roads ever made for a cruiser bike. The BRP speed limit for the most part is 45MPH. There are 25 tunnels from North Carolina to Virginia, and no commercial trucks allowed... Utopia! A motorcyclist synopsis of the southernmost section of the BRP from Asheville to Cherokee is here http://www.tailofthedragon.com/BRP/part1.html The Biltmore Estate in Asheville and a Harrah's casino in Cherokee, can all be a daily ride excursion from ground zero too. The infamous "Tail of the Dragon" ride also nearby. You could plan a TAIL ride rolling in or out of Inzane. Try 318 hilly turns in 11 miles. If you like getting a little wet, there is family friendly whitewater rafting an hour away. Another day trip... just 5 miles off the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway is the WHEELS THROUGH TIME museum in Maggie Valley. The "Smithsonian of Motorcycles". 320 of the rarest motorcycles in American history are all in running condition here. A national treasure of vintage bikes. The owner Dale Walksler, hosts the TV series... "What's In The Barn" on the Velocity Channel. Wheels Through Time Museum www.wheelsthroughtime.comBiltmore House http://www.biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-house-gardens/biltmore-houseWhitewater Rafting http://www.noc.com/whitewater-rafting/french-broad-riverTail of the Dragon www.tailofthedragon.comHarrah's Casino http://www.harrahscherokee.com/Casino.html 25 of these...  1 of these...  and a lot of this(minus the colors in June)! |
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« Reply #95 on: January 08, 2014, 08:45:45 PM » |
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Meathead and Olddog1946, OK my typo corrected.
I do bring the VRCC average age up, but not that far.
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« Reply #97 on: January 08, 2014, 09:43:37 PM » |
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It Looks like its gonna be VRCCA west vs East..... The Vermin and the B.C. Boys are having there VAHALLA GATHERING on the same weekend. Sorry gonna go west. They planned this for over a year now so they would not interfere with the national. Have fun I know we will..
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« Reply #98 on: January 09, 2014, 05:00:50 AM » |
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my birthday also june 3 Birthday drinks for us then. You have several years on me though. |
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« Reply #99 on: January 09, 2014, 05:04:49 AM » |
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Twila and I are making plans to make this trip. It is too far for Twila to ride. Her aunt and uncle live in Lutrel TN. The plan is to trailer to their house. Stay there for a couple of days. Ride down to Ashville for the Inzane. Ride back up to Lutrel and then home. I was thinking of picking up the BRP in Cherokee and ride to Ashville on the way down.
Can anyone tell me the miles from Cherokee to Ashville on the BRP?????
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« Reply #100 on: January 09, 2014, 06:41:28 AM » |
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87 miles from Cherokee to Asheville on the BRP. Check out this motorcyclist synopsis of this exact ride. http://www.tailofthedragon.com/BRP/part1.html |
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« Reply #101 on: January 09, 2014, 07:03:02 AM » |
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Will there be room for at least a couple of Albertans? It's only about 2250 miles for me, if I take the most direct route (doubt it). My wife thinks the idea of flying to Asheville to avoid the really long riding days works for her. Might there be a VRCCer or two along the way willing to offer me a bed or piece of floor to sleep on?
If you're passing through Southern New York, I got a bed and meals for you! The Carribean Queen (my Mrs.) will be flying to Asheville as well. It's just better for everyone. Not that she'd ever complain (I'm so lucky), but two up for 700 miles isn't fun for either one of us. |
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« Reply #102 on: January 09, 2014, 07:05:51 AM » |
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Hey Reb and Gavin, I think I'll be 29 about then too. If I make it, I'll treat ya to a brew  |
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Will there be room for at least a couple of Albertans? It's only about 2250 miles for me, if I take the most direct route (doubt it). My wife thinks the idea of flying to Asheville to avoid the really long riding days works for her. Might there be a VRCCer or two along the way willing to offer me a bed or piece of floor to sleep on?
If you're passing through Southern New York, I got a bed and meals for you! The Carribean Queen (my Mrs.) will be flying to Asheville as well. It's just better for everyone. Not that she'd ever complain (I'm so lucky), but two up for 700 miles isn't fun for either one of us. Just saw Oss's reply. Gotta love us NYer's! |
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« Reply #104 on: January 09, 2014, 07:14:41 AM » |
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Great roads everywhere!!! Missed the passed 3 Inzanes do to school. Graduate May 10, hopefully will be on a New Valkyrie by then. Turn 27 on June 9th, would be great to celebrate dragging some pegs with some good friends. Great locations!!! Been wantin to stand another ex Airedale squid an adult beverage fer awhile. Yer B/D is as good excuse as any.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #105 on: January 09, 2014, 07:51:48 AM » |
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Asheville huh?? Too bad I'm so far away. Man, it's 60 miles from here !!! See ya in June !!!
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« Reply #106 on: January 09, 2014, 07:56:12 AM » |
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Great location! Majestic riding and cooler weather are the norm. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the BEST roads ever made for a cruiser bike. The BRP speed limit for the most part is 45MPH. There are 25 tunnels from North Carolina to Virginia, and no commercial trucks allowed... Utopia! A motorcyclist synopsis of the southernmost section of the BRP from Asheville to Cherokee is here http://www.tailofthedragon.com/BRP/part1.html The Biltmore Estate in Asheville and a Harrah's casino in Cherokee, can all be a daily ride excursion from ground zero too. The infamous "Tail of the Dragon" ride also nearby. You could plan a TAIL ride rolling in or out of Inzane. Try 318 hilly turns in 11 miles. If you like getting a little wet, there are is family friendly whitewater rafting an hour away. Another day trip... just 5 miles off the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway is the WHEELS THROUGH TIME museum in Maggie Valley. The "Smithsonian of Motorcycles". 320 of the rarest motorcycles in American history are all in running condition here. A national treasure of vintage bikes. The owner Dale Walksler, hosts the TV series... "What's In The Barn" on the Velocity Channel. Wheels Through Time Museum www.wheelsthroughtime.comBiltmore House http://www.biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-house-gardens/biltmore-houseWhitewater Rafting http://www.noc.com/whitewater-rafting/french-broad-riverTail of the Dragon www.tailofthedragon.comHarrah's Casino http://www.harrahscherokee.com/Casino.html 25 of these... 1 of these... and a lot of these! couldnt of said it better ..... awesome playground .. wheels thru time is great |
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« Reply #107 on: January 09, 2014, 07:57:12 AM » |
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my birthday also june 3 Birthday drinks for us then. You have several years on me though. damn kids i wil even treat you ol fellers to a drink .. |
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« Reply #108 on: January 09, 2014, 11:29:01 AM » |
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Definitely, could not have picked a better place for motorcycling! Pete, Start thinking about leaving 06/07 and heading for Lexington KY. I will be working on getting a group from here leaving the same day and we can all stay overnight in Lexington. Then ride in to Ashville on Sunday 06/08. Might be something to do with the IL and OH chapters.... |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #109 on: January 09, 2014, 12:34:25 PM » |
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gryphon if you happen to pass NY you are welcome to stay a night or 2 (especially if you bring the wife) Hot tub and pool open According to Google Maps, a stop at your place only adds 892 miles one way to my trip! I still have to figure out how much it will cost to fly my wife there on her way to Asheville, but I'm sure I can swing it. This Friday's Lotto Max is $50M, and while I'll admit it figures out a little less in US$, I won't have to pay taxes on my win like you folks in the US of A do. |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #110 on: January 09, 2014, 12:37:19 PM » |
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Will there be room for at least a couple of Albertans? It's only about 2250 miles for me, if I take the most direct route (doubt it). My wife thinks the idea of flying to Asheville to avoid the really long riding days works for her. Might there be a VRCCer or two along the way willing to offer me a bed or piece of floor to sleep on?
If you're passing through Southern New York, I got a bed and meals for you! The Carribean Queen (my Mrs.) will be flying to Asheville as well. It's just better for everyone. Not that she'd ever complain (I'm so lucky), but two up for 700 miles isn't fun for either one of us. Between your offer and Oss's, the pressure is on for a 892 mile New York detour! |
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Only 1550 miles Dartmouth Nova Scotia for me. Piece of cake.....after making all the way to Eureka Springs AR for InZane 12. Best of all I can buy a new Mini Mate camper at Open Road Outfitters factory in Sterling VA on the way down.  |
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« Reply #112 on: January 09, 2014, 01:37:18 PM » |
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« Reply #114 on: January 09, 2014, 03:53:11 PM » |
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Twila and I are making plans to make this trip. It is too far for Twila to ride. Her aunt and uncle live in Lutrel TN. The plan is to trailer to their house. Stay there for a couple of days. Ride down to Ashville for the Inzane. Ride back up to Lutrel and then home. I was thinking of picking up the BRP in Cherokee and ride to Ashville on the way down.
Can anyone tell me the miles from Cherokee to Ashville on the BRP?????
Somewhere around 85-90 miles?.....according to the traffic.....maybe a couple of hrs?.... |
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gryphon if you happen to pass NY you are welcome to stay a night or 2 (especially if you bring the wife) Hot tub and pool open Could you find me some secretary candidates and set up some interviews for me using your hot tub?.....I could weed them out post haste!!..... |
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« Reply #116 on: January 09, 2014, 04:28:13 PM » |
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Can anyone tell me the miles from Cherokee to Ashville on the BRP?????
Somewhere around 85-90 miles?.....according to the traffic.....maybe a couple of hrs?....
2 hours would be a very safe ride. The Blue Ridge Parkway speed limit is 45mph. No commercial trucks permitted. Traffic is not an issue, you just have to contend with tourists pulling in or out of overlook areas. The most number of tunnels are on the Cherokee to Asheville segment of the BRP. |
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« Reply #117 on: January 09, 2014, 06:36:59 PM » |
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Pete, Start thinking about leaving 06/07 and heading for Lexington KY. I will be working on getting a group from here leaving the same day and we can all stay overnight in Lexington. Then ride in to Ashville on Sunday 06/08. Might be something to do with the IL and OH chapters....
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« Reply #118 on: January 09, 2014, 07:13:07 PM » |
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Will there be room for at least a couple of Albertans? It's only about 2250 miles for me, if I take the most direct route (doubt it). My wife thinks the idea of flying to Asheville to avoid the really long riding days works for her. Might there be a VRCCer or two along the way willing to offer me a bed or piece of floor to sleep on?
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Less than 500 miles for me. I think i might be able to make this one....
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