InZane Update!!!!

[f6gal]

We'll soon have to release our room block.  If you want ensure you get a room at GZ and get the VRCC rate, it's time to Git 'er done!

Also, another reminder... the early bird deadline is May 10.  It's sneaking up on us!!

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/Inzane/

[gordonv]

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[f6gal]

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[Chrisj CMA]

I assume you won't be releasing the rooms before may 10. Is that correct?

[f6gal]

I assume you won't be releasing the rooms before may 10. Is that correct?

Technically, yes, we will release our block 30 days out.  However, reservations have been lower than anticipated, so they are asking us to adjust our block now.  In order to get the number of rooms we thought we would need and the rate we got, we had to commit to a certain number of rooms.  At this point, we are trying to avoid being on the hook for those rooms. 

[Skinhead]

I assume you won't be releasing the rooms before may 10. Is that correct?

Technically, yes, we will release our block 30 days out.  However, reservations have been lower than anticipated, so they are asking us to adjust our block now.  In order to get the number of rooms we thought we would need and the rate we got, we had to commit to a certain number of rooms.  At this point, we are trying to avoid being on the hook for those rooms. 

How many more do you need to reserved to meet your quota?

[f6gal]

I assume you won't be releasing the rooms before may 10. Is that correct?

Technically, yes, we will release our block 30 days out.  However, reservations have been lower than anticipated, so they are asking us to adjust our block now.  In order to get the number of rooms we thought we would need and the rate we got, we had to commit to a certain number of rooms.  At this point, we are trying to avoid being on the hook for those rooms.  

How many more do you need to reserved to meet your quota?

I'm not sure off the cuff.  It's based on room nights, not rooms per se. We should get an updated count on Monday.

InZane registration only fell below 300 once (Paducah 2005).  So, we typically plan for 300-400 attendees (150-200 rooms; 600-800 room nights).  

[The emperor has no clothes]

I assume you won't be releasing the rooms before may 10. Is that correct?

Technically, yes, we will release our block 30 days out.  However, reservations have been lower than anticipated, so they are asking us to adjust our block now.  In order to get the number of rooms we thought we would need and the rate we got, we had to commit to a certain number of rooms.  At this point, we are trying to avoid being on the hook for those rooms.  

How many more do you need to reserved to meet your quota?

I'm not sure off the cuff.  It's based on room nights, not rooms per se. We should get an updated count on Monday.

InZane registration only fell below 300 once (Paducah 2005).  So, we typically plan for 300-400 attendees (150-200 rooms; 600-800 room nights).  

Come on boys. (and girls) Get her done. It's going to be a blast !

[f6gal]

I assume you won't be releasing the rooms before may 10. Is that correct?

Technically, yes, we will release our block 30 days out.  However, reservations have been lower than anticipated, so they are asking us to adjust our block now.  In order to get the number of rooms we thought we would need and the rate we got, we had to commit to a certain number of rooms.  At this point, we are trying to avoid being on the hook for those rooms.  

How many more do you need to reserved to meet your quota?

We're about 32 rooms (average of 4 nights for each) short of our commitment.  We have to release the block on 5/10.  

So, the weird thing is that we actually have more registrations this year than last, but more single riders (less co-riders).  Based on that, it looks like we'll have more bikes there, but less people.  Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

[Serk]

Based on that, it looks like we'll have more bikes there, but less people.  Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

I'm probably responsible for a decent chunk of that difference, I was a party of 7 last year, only 2 this one, the issue being taking the whole circus on the road is a bit much to do every year; Montana with a route through Colorado and the Rockies, Wyoming etc offered incentive to let the kids see something they hadn't seen before. They've made the trek from Dallas to the east coast several times however.

(This isn't complaining about the location, just explaining why it's just me and the eldest spawn this year instead of me, with 6 non-riders in tow.)

[Skinhead]

  Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

[The emperor has no clothes]

  Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

 Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

It wasn't a war but the struggle was real  


I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

[Chrisj CMA]

Hopefully, even if its just a small gain...any positive movement in the blood test on Wed and I will be registering for the trip.  Ill have one other rider too that will be joining me so, hopefully that will work out.

Wed is the 9th (the day before the rooms close) I think that is kind of NOT a coincidence,  Hope to see yas all in Roanoke!

[RDAbull]

I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.
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Joe, I plan on buying you a beer Friday night in good Ole Clinton.  Looking forward to the backroads again.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

Joe, I plan on buying you a beer Friday night in good Ole Clinton.  Looking forward to the backroads again.
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Good deal Roger I look forward to sharing the wind with you again.

[Gryphon Rider]

Based on that, it looks like we'll have more bikes there, but less people.  Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

I'm probably responsible for a decent chunk of that difference, I was a party of 7 last year, only 2 this one, the issue being taking the whole circus on the road is a bit much to do every year; Montana with a route through Colorado and the Rockies, Wyoming etc offered incentive to let the kids see something they hadn't seen before. They've made the trek from Dallas to the east coast several times however.

(This isn't complaining about the location, just explaining why it's just me and the eldest spawn this year instead of me, with 6 non-riders in tow.)

I'm contributing to the changing stats as well.  Last year, four of us, two on the Valk, two in the van.  This year, I'm not attending at all; my shipment hasn't come in yet:

[f6gal]

Not just last year, but typically at least half of our registrations are rider and co-rider.  Not so this year.  It just seems a little strange.  Oh well, it will be nice to have more bikes!    

[Gryphon]

Not sure of the bike count yet, but I am bringing an extra.  My FIL didn't make it last year because his bike was still in the shop, but he's good to go at this point. I won't know for another 2 weeks if the wife will be on her bike or with me.  She tore her left rotator cuff and they are trying cortisone and rehab for a couple weeks to put off surgery.  If successful, she will ride her bike.  If not, she'll be on the back. We'll know more in the future, but we will be there.

[The emperor has no clothes]

 Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

It wasn't a war but the struggle was real  


I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

Maybe I'll see you guys on the Parkway.  (no popcorn though)

[big d]

Hopefully, even if its just a small gain...any positive movement in the blood test on Wed and I will be registering for the trip.  Ill have one other rider too that will be joining me so, hopefully that will work out.

Wed is the 9th (the day before the rooms close) I think that is kind of NOT a coincidence,  Hope to see yas all in Roanoke!

It would be great to see you again. Keeping fingers crossed that all will work out.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

 Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

It wasn't a war but the struggle was real  


I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

Maybe I'll see you guys on the Parkway.   (no popcorn though)

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn around my bed  its possible I'll go postal      

[The emperor has no clothes]

 Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

It wasn't a war but the struggle was real  


I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

Maybe I'll see you guys on the Parkway.   (no popcorn though)

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn its possible I'll go postal     

I checked the distance at lunch today when I saw your post. I'm going to try to make it to Clinton Friday night. But, it's a crapshoot whether I make it or not. I'd love to follow you guys up the Parkway.  I'm a little nervous someone might plant some popcorn on me though. 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

 Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

It wasn't a war but the struggle was real  


I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

Maybe I'll see you guys on the Parkway.   (no popcorn though)

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn its possible I'll go postal     

I checked the distance at lunch today when I saw your post. I'm going to try to make it to Clinton Friday night. But, it's a crapshoot whether I make it or not. I'd love to follow you guys up the Parkway.  I'm a little nervous someone might plant some popcorn on me though. 

Folks that ride into my hometown to ride stay here. If I knew how many they will deal with me on a good rate ( I'll get the numbers figured out soon and ride up and set up a group rate on the rooms ) .

Red Roof Inn


Address: 141 Buffalo Rd, Clinton, TN 37716



Phone: (865) 457-9070

[3fan4life]

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn around my bed  its possible I'll go postal      

Joe there are NO decent hotels in Galax itself anymore.

There are some chain hotels near I-77.

I ran into a guy on the way home from the scouting ride that told me this place was good:

http://www.mountaintopmotel.net/

It's just off the Parkway at Fancy Gap.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn around my bed  its possible I'll go postal      

Joe there are NO decent hotels in Galax itself anymore.

There are some chain hotels near I-77.

I ran into a guy on the way home from the scouting ride that told me this place was good:

http://www.mountaintopmotel.net/

It's just off the Parkway at Fancy Gap.

I'm thinking the motel we use for the Meet In The Middle Ride.

[3fan4life]

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn around my bed  its possible I'll go postal      

Joe there are NO decent hotels in Galax itself anymore.

There are some chain hotels near I-77.

I ran into a guy on the way home from the scouting ride that told me this place was good:

http://www.mountaintopmotel.net/

It's just off the Parkway at Fancy Gap.

I'm thinking the motel we use for the Meet In The Middle Ride.

I haven't used the Mountaintop Inn but I'll bet that the Sparta Inn is better.

[RainMaker]

 Not sure why co-riders are staying home this year.  ???

You'd have to speak to The War Dept. on that one, I don't understand her reasoning.

Maybe she heard about the popcorn war of 2018 ?

It wasn't a war but the struggle was real  


I've got a pretty good group riding to InZane with us. Making a two day ride out of it staying just off The Blue Ridge Parkway the Saturday night before the early bird deal on Sunday . Fingers crossed for safe travel for everyone and dry roads all the way.

Maybe I'll see you guys on the Parkway.   (no popcorn though)

I'm thinking Galax , Va when I know the numbers riding with me I may have to adjust. I'll let you know where the cool kids are in case you want to stop by. Look up Clinton, Tennessee if possible make that Friday night and join us all the way. If I see anyone with salted popcorn its possible I'll go postal     

I checked the distance at lunch today when I saw your post. I'm going to try to make it to Clinton Friday night. But, it's a crapshoot whether I make it or not. I'd love to follow you guys up the Parkway.  I'm a little nervous someone might plant some popcorn on me though. 

Folks that ride into my hometown to ride stay here. If I knew how many they will deal with me on a good rate ( I'll get the numbers figured out soon and ride up and set up a group rate on the rooms ) .

Red Roof Inn


Address: 141 Buffalo Rd, Clinton, TN 37716



Phone: (865) 457-9070

Mapping out a route through the Cherahola Parkway to Clinton for Friday night with Speedo. Requires 8 hours a day riding on Thursday and Friday but what the heck.

RainMaker

[Rams]

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[Chrisj CMA]

Hopefully, even if its just a small gain...any positive movement in the blood test on Wed and I will be registering for the trip.  Ill have one other rider too that will be joining me so, hopefully that will work out.

Wed is the 9th (the day before the rooms close) I think that is kind of NOT a coincidence,  Hope to see yas all in Roanoke!

Ok, well numbers are up a bit. Not high enough for a road trip yet. It's going to come down to the wire. But...

I'm registered!!  Hotel reservation made, now it's like ok I dug the ditch let's see if it fills with water. 

A few things still have to fall in place and only time will tell.

Hope to be on the road soon!

[Super Santa]

OK, I finally got my reservation in and room booked.

Hopefully all works out.  Will be driving the Kia and bringing the wife again this year.

House is not quite finished, but, close enough we are going to try.

Looking forward to seeing all again.

[Farside]

Hopefully, even if its just a small gain...any positive movement in the blood test on Wed and I will be registering for the trip.  Ill have one other rider too that will be joining me so, hopefully that will work out.

Wed is the 9th (the day before the rooms close) I think that is kind of NOT a coincidence,  Hope to see yas all in Roanoke!

Ok, well numbers are up a bit. Not high enough for a road trip yet. It's going to come down to the wire. But...

I'm registered!!  Hotel reservation made, now it's like ok I dug the ditch let's see if it fills with water.  

A few things still have to fall in place and only time will tell.

Hope to be on the road soon!

Well that's a good sign as the numbers your looking for increase. Continued prayers cause we'd like to have you with us on the ride!  

[Rams]

Just as an FYI, I signed up today but please don't make that an excuse for not coming.

I will try to behave myself....... 

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Rams

[3fan4life]

Just as an FYI, I signed up today but please don't make that an excuse for not coming.

I will try to behave myself....... 

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Rams

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