[porkchop1965]

Putting out the feelers to see if there's any takers on a weekend ride of the Sky Line Drive and part of the Blue Ridge Pkwy.

I did this once for another group and it was a nice weekend. Starting and staying in Staunton, VA ( pronounced Stanton ) we'd ride the entire length of the SLD ( 105 mi ) on one day, and about the same miles South on the BRP the next day. I had a deal with the Super 8 there 3 years ago @ $59.75 per room. Haven't called the owner yet to see what he could do for me this time.

There's a little fun park next door, beer n steakhouse directly behind the hotel. Walmart accross the parking lot and a whole lot of eating establishments within a 5 min walk.

October would be prime for the changing leaves/trees. But I was wondering if Labor Day weekend would be better so most would have that "extra" travel day built in......comments or suggestions are welcome. Porkchop

 

[brock29609]

Georgeous roads. You'll have a blast.

 

[Big-X]

What ya got in mind? We were just up there and ride Skyline and checked some places to stay....the place we wanted to base the ride from was just too far from Skyline Dr. We found a nice place with really nice cabins but they are already booked up in the last 2 weekends in Oct.

 

[knightrook]

staunton is a great town anyway...frontier farm, historic downtown, train station restaurant, great roads in that area to ride as well...

 

[A. Ramon]

I'll be watching the tread.

 

[Deno]

Well??

 

[ItsCruz]

Well??

Well we will all just camp out in your yard ......They may not be coming but Sam and I are!

 

[Deno]

Well we will all just camp out in your yard ......They may not be coming but Sam and I are!

Actually, that's our dream. We want to build a motorcycle resort here. Franklin is a major hub for motorcyclists with excellent riding in every direction. We have a our first large rally planned for Aug 27, 2012; it would be great to be operating by then. Any input?

 

[chipgiii]

Curious

I'm curious to how often you put rides like this together. I am very new to riding, and this sounds terrific. Are wives (passengers) usually on these rides? The tough part for me is Staunton is 186 miles from me, so just getting there is a good day's ride. Another concern is we are not expert riders. I've ridden a small amount of the Blue Ridge in Boone area (really the best riding I've had so far). But that just taking our time and not trying to keep up with expert riders. We are 58 and 55 (young 58 and 55!). Don't want to bite off more than I can chew here. We, wife and I, are looking to meet others who enjoy riding. Again, we are new.

 

[papaw]

I'm curious to how often you put rides like this together. I am very new to riding, and this sounds terrific. Are wives (passengers) usually on these rides? The tough part for me is Staunton is 186 miles from me, so just getting there is a good day's ride. Another concern is we are not expert riders. I've ridden a small amount of the Blue Ridge in Boone area (really the best riding I've had so far). But that just taking our time and not trying to keep up with expert riders. We are 58 and 55 (young 58 and 55!). Don't want to bite off more than I can chew here. We, wife and I, are looking to meet others who enjoy riding. Again, we are new.

Me and the ole "Mamaw" are 58 and 59,By the way I'm the young one,well we've ridden in two of the WV rides with a couple of this guys and they are great people to ride with. If all goes well we'll be there too.We stayed at Stauton about a month ago on the way to see our new grandson in Portsmouth Va.The road in any direction from Stauton are great.

 

[Big-X]

I'm curious to how often you put rides like this together.

On the east coast we do about 4 rides a year, lots of new riders and people riding two up ride all the time.

Dennis, we have a group from work wanting to do a ride on Sept 10th 2010...I'm trying to talk them into doing a ride to the Highlands...love the area.

 

[Deno]

Dennis, we have a group from work wanting to do a ride on Sept 10th 2010...I'm trying to talk them into doing a ride to the Highlands...love the area.[/QUOTE]

Keep me posted. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[chipgiii]

I will keep checking back. Definitely interested in joining up for a ride. It will really depend on what the dates are. If the dates are doable, we will be there.

 

[ItsCruz]

Actually, that's our dream. We want to build a motorcycle resort here. Franklin is a major hub for motorcyclists with excellent riding in every direction. We have a our first large rally planned for Aug 27, 2012; it would be great to be operating by then. Any input?

Are you looking for a partner in crime to start up a camp? Want to get together this weekend and discuss it? Sam and I are planning to do some riding Saturday and Sunday and may make an over nighter down that way. Hey PORKCHOP...any ideas yet? Let us know what you are planning!

 

[compmd]

I'll be doing this same ride, starting from Winchester, VA .. Skyline to the BlueRidge to the Dragon and back.

We're planning for Sept 10th .. as our departure date.

 

[ItsCruz]

I'll be doing this same ride, starting from Winchester, VA .. Skyline to the BlueRidge to the Dragon and back.

We're planning for Sept 10th .. as our departure date.

Would not mind joining up with you when you pass just south of this area but Sam (the wife) and I will be in Charleston SC the same day and then on down to the FL Keys...........HEY SPOILER, JDT3, RETRO 08, THIS IS UP YOUR ALLY!

 

[Spoiler]

Can't go.... as the Mrs Spoiler just informed me that I was going on vacation with her from Fri Sept 9 to Sat Sept 17th. I love her so dearly when she makes all these fun plans...

 

[Redrum]

Actually, that's our dream. We want to build a motorcycle resort here. Franklin is a major hub for motorcyclists with excellent riding in every direction. We have a our first large rally planned for Aug 27, 2012; it would be great to be operating by then. Any input?

I have it penciled in for next year!! Keep us updated please!!

I'm curious to how often you put rides like this together. I am very new to riding, and this sounds terrific. Are wives (passengers) usually on these rides? The tough part for me is Staunton is 186 miles from me, so just getting there is a good day's ride. Another concern is we are not expert riders. I've ridden a small amount of the Blue Ridge in Boone area (really the best riding I've had so far). But that just taking our time and not trying to keep up with expert riders. We are 58 and 55 (young 58 and 55!). Don't want to bite off more than I can chew here. We, wife and I, are looking to meet others who enjoy riding. Again, we are new.

Hey chipgiii!!! Welcome to the wonderful world of riding. New riders, old riders...all the same..All are welcome. The important thing it to ride your own ride...don't push it!

Anyway...A lot of wives or G/F show up. Some ride on the back, and others ride their own rides.

It would be about a 220 mile ride for me to get the party. I usually am riding alone and enjoying the wind. I am sure that there is someone in your area that you can hook up with and ride up with.

This sounds like another great get together!!! Pencil me in (until I find out the dates exactly I can't comit) . Rode part of the BRP going to and coming home from the WV meet. Never been on the SLPkwy...

 

[ItsCruz]

Can't go.... as the Mrs Spoiler just informed me that I was going on vacation with her from Fri Sept 9 to Sat Sept 17th. I love her so dearly when she makes all these fun plans...

Nothing has changed....you are still running things there arn't you? Like the dishwasher, vacume, washer and dryer and the other manly things you are ALLOWED to do? Sam said that Debbie would not let you out to play and you are killing me here with the submissions. That can be a start to a fight when Sam says something like "Well, Spoiler shows his love by rolling over when Debbie says NOW"! Killing me! And killing the men of the Cafe'....Maybe we all need to start drinking..............Like Ms Debbie..........and we know what's for dinner..........

 

[porkchop1965]

Folks, I am soooooooooooo sorry for not seeing these messages till now. I posted this months ago and only had like 4 responses for a long time....Someone should've PM'd me to wake me up ! LOL :banghead:
Let me get to work on motel prices. I'm guessing since it's mid-August we should shoot for late Sept. or very early Oct ? Trees are outstanding in October....but at 2200 feet +.....it gets nippy !