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2013 wv summer ride (for information only)

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dates: july 5, july 6 and july 7
(3 days this time...reason to follow shortly)
location: davy and welch, wv

those of you that have been to last years ride here know most of the new info about this year, but i have extended the ride to 3 days. there will be a special event to occur on saturday, so the actual ride will take place on friday and sunday. i know some probably wont be able to make it because of the 4th being the same week, and this being the "4th of july weekend" but i was asked to do it this weekend for a very special occasion and i agreed.

so now with the standard information...

the itinerary...hopefully most will arrive thursday night.
1. the pizza place we have had dinner at the last two years is now closed...so we will be doing dinner on thursday night at pizza hut in welch.
2. friday morning will be breakfast at the sterling drive followed by fridays ride (route will be posted when i make one)
3. after the ride will be the cookout at davy and giving out door prizes donated by generous sponsors.
4. saturday morning will be breakfast at the sterling drive in followed by a short ride and then to the special event.
5. sunday morning will be breakfast at the sterling drive in followed by sundays planned ride...after which everyone will go their own ways back home.

room info...

pocahontas motel (booked full now. no more rooms)
3731 stewart street
welch, wv
(304) 436-2250

count gilu motel
201 vocational school rd
welch, wv
(304) 436-3041

big four motel
25925 coal heritage rd
rt 52 north
welch, wv
(304) 585-7313

there will be several other places to reserve rooms...i will post as i get the info.
rooms will be first come first serve, and everyone is responsible for making sure they have one.

list of people planning on attending...


  1. knightrook and mrs knightrook
  2. hoss37 and mrs hoss
  3. redrum
  4. bassdude404 and mrs bassdude
  5. outriderone
  6. spoiler
  7. g3truks
  8. tigerx and tigerlily
  9. trkrjeff
  10. sumdatx
  11. fuman and mrs fuman
  12. fmeyers007 and "the tina"
  13. deno
  14. indyx
  15. madaba and mrs madaba
  16. justpics and mrs justpics
  17. pastor dave
  18. vinish and mylilpony
  19. 2unwind
  20. chickridr
  21. beriah and mrs beriah
  22. eagleinthewind
  23. rdacpa
  24. headcase
  25. mdolph and mrs mdolph
  26. itscruz and batwoman
  27. hamph and mrs hamph
  28. jonnhid
  29. kookopelli
  30. big x and hopefully mrs big x
  31. badjuan
  32. epiphysis and mrs epiphysis
  33. flamenko and ms flamenko
  34. morencytx459
  35. vannutz
  36. sumncguy and mrs sumncguy
  37. darwin
  38. punkdaddy
  39. big kahuna


also...we now have several companies already on board for door prizes...

www.jakewilson.com (been with the ride from the first time we did door prizes)

www.sharkmotorcycleaudio.com (donated a nice gift...thanks linda)

www.foxcreekleather.com (with us from the first time as well...thanks to lori and fox creek)

cyclesunblocker (with us from the first giveaway too. look them up on ebay...search keyword "cyclesunblocker" (all one word). thanks john)
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Just for the record, Spoiler is arriving Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday morning, leaving directly after breakfast.

I have room #18
And take off your shoes and socks beforehand, so you don't lose your place and have to start all over again....
Sorry but I am not taking you seriously, and this is the serious thread...
Now that seems serious and certainly appropriate for a serious thread.. LOL
62 people going to show. Record setting....
Don't forget to add the new Mrs Eagleinthewind as well.. Don is bringing his better half, Denise with him now as well.

And with that addition, the list is at 65 peoples... The Pocahontas will probably have to get out more of them little bars of soap...

Seriously...
Knightroids,

Are you serious about these shirts?

I mean really..

Because this is the serious thread and all...
Final countdown. 8 weeks away. Time for the rest of all the last minute people to pony up. I know Jimmy wants to get this up to 150 riders or so...
8 wks... 9 wks...? It's still going to happen... But don't get me started. This is the serious thread...

However, i just googled this event and I see it is posted on several motorcycle websites and even some sites operating only in WV...Harley.com, Yamaha.com, Goldwingriders.com, BMW riders.com, snake-shakers.com, goat loving.com....

This is going to get big, big, big.

Loving it,

Spoiler
Jimmy,

Will last minute kinda guys be able to buy shirts right at the event?

I always like to try before I buy. One time i went to an event similar to this one, and my shirt was too tight and the wrong color... LOL

Spoiler
Tell me when this thread will be open for jokes. I'm ready to tear it up with funny stuff.....

yeeha...
Tell me when this thread will be open for jokes. I'm ready to tear it up with funny stuff.....

yeeha...
Still waiting here....
Does anyone know if the Pocahontas has a microwave in the room. Planning on doing some cooking while I'm there to save money, but was unsure if they are geared up or knot...
Has anyone called the hotel and tried to redeem your "Poca-points" yet? I called them this afternoon and for staying there a total of 6 nights over the past three years, all I get is a fairly clean washcloth in my room for this stay. That sux
You gettin ripped! I, for the same points, am getting two recently washed pillow cases on my bed........:coffeecup:
Wow, you gotta whole bed in your room? Last year, my "suite" just had an old set of box springs on the floor.
Question? Are these the serious shirts? Can the funnier shirts be bought on the other thread?
What does Spoilers pink one look like???

Uh, don't forget this is the serious thread still... LOL
Wait a minute... Anyone want to split a tent... Now that'd be fun... Sorta like camping....
Considering this is still the serious thread, I wanted to tell everyone that I am still coming. P-Dave keeps texting me and telling me how much he misses me and can't wait to see me again.

Well I can't wait either....
Directions to each motel...

Directions from Beckley to the Pocahontas Motel...
-Take exit 42 from interstate 64/77.
-Follow highway 97 to the town of Pineville.
-When you come to a “T” in Pineville, turn left on route 10.
-At the next intersection, turn left (staying on 10)
-About a mile and you will pass the school on your left...
----start looking for route 16 (right turn) towards Welch.
-About 15 miles and Pocahontas will be on the right.
----(when you pass the water tank with the mural, you are 2 miles away)

Directions from Bluefield to the Pocahontas Motel...
-Take exit 1 from interstate 77 (immediately after coming out of the second tunnel).
-End of the ramp turn right.
-Follow the signs for US Route 52 all the way to Welch (approximately 40 miles).
-When you go past Mcdonalds in Welch, stay right (52 business/Virginia Ave)
-In town, you will come to a “T” and can only turn right.
-About 1 mile you will come to a 3 way stop (hospital in front of you).
-Turn right...Pocahontas will be 6 miles on the left.

Directions from Beckley to Count Gilu Motel...
-Take exit 42 from interstate 64/77.
-Follow highway 97 to the town of Pineville.
-When you come to a “T” in Pineville, turn left on route 10.
-At the next intersection, turn left (staying on 10)
-About a mile and you will pass the school on your left...
----start looking for route 16 (right turn) towards Welch.
-About 21 miles and you will come to a “T”. Turn left toward Welch.
-Straight through Welch (no turns)...about 2.5 miles to a stop light, and turn right.
-Just through the underpass, turn left on Stadium Drive...
----(There will be signs leading you to Count Gilu Motel.)

Directions from Bluefield to Count Gilu Motel...
-Take exit 1 from interstate 77 (immediately after coming out of the second tunnel).
-End of the ramp turn right.
-Follow the signs for US Route 52 all the way to Welch (approximately 40 miles).
-At Mcdonalds in Welch, turn left onto Rt 52 Bypass. (3 lane going up the mountain)
-2 miles you will come to a traffic light...straight through the light.
-Just through the underpass, turn left on Stadium Drive...
----(There will be signs leading you to Count Gilu Motel.)

Directions from Beckley to Big Four Motel...
-Take exit 42 from interstate 64/77.
-Follow highway 97 to the town of Pineville.
-When you come to a “T” in Pineville, turn left on route 10.
-At the next intersection, turn left (staying on 10)
-About a mile and you will pass the school on your left...
-start looking for route 16 (right turn) towards Welch.
-About 21 miles and you will come to a “T”. Turn left toward Welch.
-0.7 miles turn left onto Virginia Ave. (Post office will be on your right)
-About 5 miles you will pass a Walmart on the right...
-Just past Walmart on the left will be the Big Four Motel.

Directions from Bluefield to Big Four Motel...
-Take exit 1 from interstate 77 (immediately after coming out of the second tunnel).
-End of the ramp turn right.
-Follow the signs for US Route 52 all the way to Welch (approximately 40 miles).
-After going through the town of Kimball, Big Four Motel will be 2 miles on the right.
Just a serious question about this....

Is this the same route if you are trailering your bike?

Just wondering..

Love, Spoiler
yeah, you and soiler are sharing a bed...errr...i mean room. sorry to let your secret out. hope you dont get mad at me and not come to the ride again this year...
I don't believe I'd be sharing anything with that guy... Tukey told me his beard smells like tuna fish
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