Missouri Fall/Spring Ride Details

Sharkey · Tue 30, Aug 2011, 17:07:26

The date for the 2011 ride is Saturday October 8th. Kickstands up at 9am.

Ground Zero for this years ride is Best Western in Cuba Missouri. 246 Highway P Cuba, MO 65453
Phone is 573-885-7707 Ask for Gita. Tell her your with the VRCC Motorcycle Group and rooms are $69.99 for a double, thats a nice $20 discount.
They have a nice gravel area at the end of the hotel where we can hang out around a campfire and relax. Make sure to bring a folding chair.

We have tried to offer a mix of the roads everyone enjoyed last year along with a few new ones. We will once again visit Alley Spring and Mill and also have added Dillard Mill on the way back.Dillard Mill is about one mile of gravel road, if anyone wants to skip and ride on they can.

Link to Mapquest Link
http://mapq.st/nVX6XX

Things to see in the area if you arrive early or stay late.

http://mostateparks.com/park/onondaga-cave-state-park beautiful Cave just 15 miles away. They offer tours throughout the day

http://maramecspringpark.com/maramec/oldiron/index.html Just 18 miles away. Beautiful spring and trout hatchery. They are having Old Iron Works days, or this would be a stop on our route.

Chip is working on having some BBQ back at ground zero when we return. He will be posting details later

Look forward to seeing everyone.

Alley Spring Mill

Dillard Mill

Ozark Scenic Riverways

Mo Lee · Tue 30, Aug 2011, 18:07:14

If I don't catch too much heat from the Spyder group I am pretty sure I'm going to skip our annual Spyder ride to Branson that weekend and make the Valkyrie ride. Was great meeting everyone last year and don't want to miss this year. Talked to another guy here (who is not on the web) and he for sure plans to attend. Cuba sure is getting popular with bikes since that is the location of Spyderfest US every year.

old2soon · Wed 31, Aug 2011, 11:21:18

So close-but my lovely daughter who is a jr in high school is also in the BAND.

And October in this neck of the woods is band competition month.

So every saturday in oct will be a blend of fast food strong coffe and High School band music.

Trust me-on a couple of the band meets i will be riding my Valkyrie to them.

She only has this year and next year in high school.

Then it's off to who knows where for higher edumacation.

So to all of ya'll off to the fall color rides-ENJOY.

RIDE SAFE.

flamingobabe #44 · Wed 31, Aug 2011, 13:13:35

Sure wish we could ride up for the event......we'll see how the cards fall...MoLee...we will be in Cuba for Spyderfest in April

chip · Wed 31, Aug 2011, 16:36:00

Looks like pulled pork, two sides, hamburger buns @ six bucks per person/plate delivered, by a friend and coworker, he has participated in a few competition cook offs and barbecues at auctions, picnics etc. I have not tasted the pulled pork but have had the pleasure of tasting his pork steaks and ribs, both very good . I will need a count for food prep. estimate sometime closer to Oct 8th. Any one with any special diet restrictions let us know then, so we can try to make everyone happy. I think it would be good to have dinner ready and waiting when we returned, I know how overwhelming it can be for some restaurants when 30 to 50 people walk in at one time.

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Mo Lee · Wed 31, Aug 2011, 17:22:30

Quote from: flamingobabe #44 on Wed 31, Aug 2011, 13:13:35
Sure wish we could ride up for the event......we'll see how the cards fall...MoLee...we will be in Cuba for Spyderfest in April

Sounds great, see you then if not sooner. Sounds like we got our work cut out for us this year Spyderfest is growing twice as fast as we ever imagined.

Mo Lee · Wed 31, Aug 2011, 17:25:39

Quote from: old2soon on Wed 31, Aug 2011, 11:21:18
So close-but my lovely daughter who is a jr in high school is also in the BAND. And October in this neck of the woods is band competition month. So every saturday in oct will be a blend of fast food strong coffe and High School band music. Trust me-on a couple of the band meets i will be riding my Valkyrie to them. She only has this year and next year in high school. Then it's off to who knows where for higher edumacation. So to all of ya'll off to the fall color rides-ENJOY. RIDE SAFE.

Darn, I was hoping you could make this ride. It is something to see this many Valks in one place.

old2soon · Wed 31, Aug 2011, 17:51:28

Quote from: Mo Lee on Wed 31, Aug 2011, 17:25:39
Quote from: old2soon on Wed 31, Aug 2011, 11:21:18
So close-but my lovely daughter who is a jr in high school is also in the BAND. And October in this neck of the woods is band competition month. So every saturday in oct will be a blend of fast food strong coffe and High School band music. Trust me-on a couple of the band meets i will be riding my Valkyrie to them. She only has this year and next year in high school. Then it's off to who knows where for higher edumacation. So to all of ya'll off to the fall color rides-ENJOY. RIDE SAFE.
Darn, I was hoping you could make this ride. It is something to see this many Valks in one place.

Next month Sept 10 a saturday-the West Plains Am Vet post is hosting the 9-11 ride. Iffin you can make dat we'll have at least 2 yes i said two Valkyries on the 9-11 ride.

Yuppers-i'd like to be there but-yeah but-i do love my daughter. RIDE SAFE.

chip · Mon 05, Sep 2011, 20:17:57

Stopped by the Hotel and reserved a room for Fri. and Sat. and Gita started a group list for us.
"Best Western in Cuba Missouri. 246 Highway P Cuba, MO 65453
Phone is 573-885-7707 Ask for Gita. Tell her your with the VRCC Motorcycle Group and there is a list, the rooms are $69.99 for a double, or king, two persons per room thats a nice $20 discount."
As Sharkey stated they were very open to a Bonfire and us gathering at the back of their hotel in the evenings. The building and lot was very clean, and level all rooms walk out to the parking lot. And breakfast is included,( eggs , sausage ,biscuits & gravy ,waffels, cereal , donuts etc). After visiting the hotel the wife and I rode sevral of the roads we plan on ridding Oct 8th , much of the roads have been, or are being repaved. They were very smooth, made the twisties that much better. Please let us know on this thread or through a personal message when you make the decision to come. This will help with the food prep for Sat night. I'm really looking forward to getting together with everyone.

Grandpa Bigbuck · Mon 05, Sep 2011, 20:24:03

Reservations made. Pam and I plan on attending.

Joe Hummer · Wed 07, Sep 2011, 09:47:08

I will be making my reservations today. Sounds like a great time again and really looking forward to it. Don't miss out on this one!!

Gunslinger · Wed 07, Sep 2011, 12:11:06

Reservations made, Can't Wait!

Joe Hummer · Wed 07, Sep 2011, 12:31:04

Reservation Made!!! WOOT!!! Head count for us is 3...Marcia, Jon, and I.

Sharkey · Fri 09, Sep 2011, 10:11:35

Chip,

Why don't you add two more for the BBQ. Regina and I will be eating there.

If any of the PBR crowd is coming, they have plenty at Maces Supermarket about a half mile from the hotel. They also have a good selection of hard stuff at good prices. Missouri liquor sales stop at 1:30 am.

Sharkey · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 17:13:46

We are getting closer now. I figured I would bump this back up. Come join us

gordorad · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 21:34:52

Glad you bumped.......I reviewed the map.......For the people who have not ridden 19 to Eminence, they are in for a real treat!! A Great ride awaits!!

Can't commit yet, but will do my best to make it.

old2soon · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 22:23:29

Quote from: gordorad on Tue 20, Sep 2011, 21:34:52
Glad you bumped.......I reviewed the map.......For the people who have not ridden 19 to Eminence, they are in for a real treat!! A Great ride awaits!!

Can't commit yet, but will do my best to make it.

Now see-dat right there is the gooder part of it fer me. Mo-19 is practically my back yard as is Mo-137 Mo-14 and others. You might say i kinda sorta like livin here in the ozarks. I'll be thinking of all ya'll on the fall color ride.

RIDE SAFE.

chip · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 08:32:28

Two weeks to go, the cooler riding weather is setting in. I'm starting to think about food prep for Sat. evening after our ride .As mentioned earlier I had gotten a bid to have our food catered by a friend at a sweet price of six bucks per person, but with the current list of attendees it looks like I along with a few of the local members will be handling that ourselves. It would not be profitable for him with the small group that has commited so far. I know we have two weeks and some are waiting for the 10 day forcast and waiting to commit. So here is the list as I have it now ,and if I have it incorrect or am missing anyone let us know. Thanks
Mo Lee
Chip and Gayln
Bigbuck,(David) and Pam
Joe ValkIS (Joe) and Marcia, Jon
Gunslinger (Brian) and Kerrie
Sharkey (Brian) and Regina

Mo Lee · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 17:28:10

Quote from: chip on Sun 25, Sep 2011, 08:32:28
Two weeks to go, the cooler riding weather is setting in. I'm starting to think about food prep for Sat. evening after our ride .As mentioned earlier I had gotten a bid to have our food catered by a friend at a sweet price of six bucks per person, but with the current list of attendees it looks like I along with a few of the local members will be handling that ourselves. It would not be profitable for him with the small group that has commited so far. I know we have two weeks and some are waiting for the 10 day forcast and waiting to commit. So here is the list as I have it now ,and if I have it incorrect or am missing anyone let us know. Thanks
Mo Lee
Chip and Gayln
Bigbuck,(David) and Pam
Joe ValkIS (Joe) and Marcia, Jon
Gunslinger (Brian) and Kerrie
Sharkey (Brian) and Regina

My wife is planning on attending as well, along with another Valk rider from my area not sure if he wants to eat as well however I will try to get in touch with him this week. If all else fails there is some pretty good places to eat in Cuba as well and it is a very biker friendly town.

Dirty Stinken · Mon 26, Sep 2011, 16:03:56

Count me and the wife in, and add two more for the BBQ.

Mark & Sophia

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Tue 27, Sep 2011, 23:54:20

Just saw that this event is in Cuba Mo. Wife unit is from a small town in that area called ......... wait for it........ Rosebud. Small german settlement where most people there are related is some form or fashion.
Lots of good roads to cruise arround in that area. We were up there this summer for a wedding and we brought the valk with us. We had a ball. Ended up in Branson for two day riding also.

chip · Fri 30, Sep 2011, 09:41:03

Just looked at the 10 day forcast, looking good. Low of 50 Fri & Sat night ,65/70 on Sat. Of course this is a 10 day forcast and could change, but I'm good with it. Hope to see you there.

Sharkey · Fri 30, Sep 2011, 18:01:01

Chip we will have one more on the list. Jim from Neosho Missouri will be riding up on his 04 Rune to ride with us.

I will be at the Rat Run this Sunday. I will be meeting some friends at Shady Jacks and riding up to Portage des Sioux and My River Home
http://www.myriverhome.com/

blackcat · Fri 30, Sep 2011, 21:24:21

add two more to the list

we will make it up there friday night

blackcat

Mike R · Sun 02, Oct 2011, 14:26:17

Can't make it Friday evening but will meet you at the hotel on Saturday morning. Hoping for another nice weekend weather wise.

Mike

Mo Lee · Sun 02, Oct 2011, 15:58:08

Looks like I will have another Valk (Don) riding with me for the whole ride and evening activites. Also another couple with a Spyder and a VTX will be doing the 1st half of the ride with us as well.

chip · Sun 02, Oct 2011, 18:18:41

Mo Lee + 1
Chip and Gayln
Bigbuck,(David) and Pam
Joe ValkIS (Joe) and Marcia, Jon
Gunslinger (Brian) and Kerrie
Sharkey (Brian) and Regina
Mark & Sophia
Larry & Kathy
Jim ,(from Neosho)
Blackcat + 1
Alice
Don

Gunslinger · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 16:37:10

I hate to do this, especially this late in the game.

It wasn't looking good for Kerri to make the trip as her back has been giving her more problems lately, but now I have to drop out as well due to problems at work. My Lt's mother is having some serious health problems and he is on emergency leave which leaves me no one to put in charge while I am gone.

Sorry Chip, I was really looking forward to this and have been overcoming obstacle after obstacle that keeps trying to mess up my plans this weekend, but evidently what I want is not to be.

We'll make it out sometime, just not this time

chip · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 17:42:19

Brian ,hate to hear that, stuff happens, hope they were obstacles you can over come. See you two another time. I am hoping to do HG's GOTF Its on my birthday ,time to party! You said it was a good time..

Gunslinger · Mon 03, Oct 2011, 18:35:03

Plans are in place for us to make GOTF, but the way this last week has gone, who knows.

chip · Tue 04, Oct 2011, 20:36:07

Just a few days to go, weather is loking fine. clear and 82 degrees Sat . BBQ is al lined up I"ll be there Fri. night See you there. Kickstands up 9am Sat oct 8th.

Mo Lee · Thu 06, Oct 2011, 04:14:09

Looks like the weather will be perfect, trees are just starting to change, should be a great day.
Some of us is meeting for breakfast here in Waynesville at Price Cutters (exit 156 I44) at 0700 with a planned departure of 0730 for the last 50 miles to Cuba. Anyone riding in from the west Saturday morning is welcome to join us.

Sharkey · Fri 07, Oct 2011, 19:22:42

I will see everyone there in the am. Its going to be a beautiful day.

gordorad · Fri 07, Oct 2011, 21:09:05

Price Cutters??? That sounds like a discount grocery store.....See you in the AM folks......What time will the party start in the parking lot??

Sharkey · Fri 07, Oct 2011, 21:31:56

Kickstands up at 9 am. The party starts when we return. Some great food followed by a nice campfire.

gordorad · Fri 07, Oct 2011, 21:35:11

I meant the AM party!! Coffee? Cigars? Chicks??

Grandpa Bigbuck · Sun 09, Oct 2011, 17:51:57

Pam and I had a great time. Thanks to all involved in puting this weekend gathering together. Good time with some really good people. Really great ride yesterday. Thanks again.

Dave

Dirty Stinken · Sun 09, Oct 2011, 21:34:48

Sophia and I also had a great time as well. Thanks Brian and Regina for putting this ride together.
And a big thanks to Chip and Gayln for putting out a great spread of food. It was great riding with everyone. We would ride with this group anytime

chip · Sun 09, Oct 2011, 22:06:29

We had had a great time also, glad we could do what we could. But we had help from some friends. It was a joint effort. The weather, good company, and the roads all cooperated.

Mo Lee · Mon 10, Oct 2011, 04:37:10

Thanks all, Me and the wife had a ball!

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