2012 Pittsburg to Antlers Route

petenomad · 09-16-2012, 11:12 PM

For those that may want to meet along the way, this is the route Ann and I are currently planning to take to Antler's this year.

2012 Antlers Rally route.

This is similar to the 2010 route, but I've avoided Grove in favor of a few more curves on 82/20 near Spavinaw Lake.

As always, we'll plan on heading to Pittsburg on Tuesday evening and then meeting up for breakfast at Otto's Cafe on Wednesday morning.

Griz (and Mike), Bill (and Jim) are you guys in?

dewey405 · 09-16-2012, 11:48 PM

It just opens google maps for me, no route

petenomad · 09-17-2012, 12:15 AM

fixed.

**Griz** · 09-17-2012, 08:14 AM

Mike and I are definitely in Glenn, looks like a good route. We'll see you and Ann in a couple of weeks.

**Kawhead** · 09-17-2012, 10:06 AM

See you there!

mobandy78 · 09-17-2012, 01:18 PM

You're going to love that stretch from Spavinaw to Salina. It's a fun stretch of road. I like to ride it at least once a year (It's usually a few times).

There is a store you need to stop at in Spavinaw. It is on the East side of the road. About the only store there. It's called the Copperhead Mall. It'll be a nice little stop before you hit the twisties. Also, as you leave Spavinaw, there is a nice park directly below the lake dam. Nice area if you want a rest. The river runs out of the dam, through the park.

**BudMan** · 09-17-2012, 02:15 PM

Gotta work Wednesday morning.
I leave the house at 6:10
Crystal say's she'll follow me into work.

Even if I have to go back home and get her, we'll leave Poteau around lunch time.
It's about 100 miles to Antlers from Poteau.
Be safe.... See y'all there.

oldbikers · 09-17-2012, 04:20 PM

Somebody watch Glenn & Griz when they back up sometimes they fall over.

usranger74 · 09-17-2012, 10:34 PM

Glenn - still not sure what I am doing yet. Will let you know soon.

petenomad · 09-18-2012, 12:30 AM

Of course you are welcome if that fits into your plans. If not, we'll look for you in Antlers.

jesse · 09-18-2012, 01:01 AM

Glen, check the history on Picher, OK (just as you cross from Kansas to OK) it's really an erie feeling when you pass thru there about dusk. It really looks like a ghost town (or did the last time I went thru there).
I'll try and meet somewhere along your route. Planning to bring Gina on the bike this time so plans may change. I can hardly wait, looking forward to seeing everyone again!

mobandy78 · 09-18-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jesse

Glen, check the history on Picher, OK (just as you cross from Kansas to OK) it's really an erie feeling when you pass thru there about dusk. It really looks like a ghost town (or did the last time I went thru there).

Picher is a ghost town anymore. Used to be a lot of mining there and eventually the EPA shut the mining down. Too many people were getting sick from the chat piles that were building all over town. The piles became mountains all around town and just kept getting bigger and bigger. Some of the mining started going under the town and they were afraid of cave-ins. Then a tornado came through a few years ago and destroyed the town and that just helped the EPA shut the place down. I dated one of the EPA attorneys while this was all going on (2005-2006). It was one of her cases. Pretty interesting stuff when you get the inside scoop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picher,_Oklahoma

If any of you listen to country music, the guitar player (Joe Don Rooney) from Rascal Flatts grew up there.

09-16-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	2012 Pittsburg to Antlers Route For those that may want to meet along the way, this is the route Ann and I are currently planning to take to Antler's this year. 2012 Antlers Rally route. This is similar to the 2010 route, but I've avoided Grove in favor of a few more curves on 82/20 near Spavinaw Lake. As always, we'll plan on heading to Pittsburg on Tuesday evening and then meeting up for breakfast at Otto's Cafe on Wednesday morning. Griz (and Mike), Bill (and Jim) are you guys in? __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by petenomad; 09-17-2012 at 12:14 AM.
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09-16-2012, 11:48 PM	#2
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	It just opens google maps for me, no route __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848
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09-17-2012, 12:15 AM	#3
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	fixed. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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09-17-2012, 08:14 AM	#4
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	Mike and I are definitely in Glenn, looks like a good route. We'll see you and Ann in a couple of weeks. __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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09-17-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
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09-17-2012, 01:18 PM	#6
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	You're going to love that stretch from Spavinaw to Salina. It's a fun stretch of road. I like to ride it at least once a year (It's usually a few times). There is a store you need to stop at in Spavinaw. It is on the East side of the road. About the only store there. It's called the Copperhead Mall. It'll be a nice little stop before you hit the twisties. Also, as you leave Spavinaw, there is a nice park directly below the lake dam. Nice area if you want a rest. The river runs out of the dam, through the park. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Last edited by mobandy78; 09-17-2012 at 03:03 PM.
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09-17-2012, 02:15 PM	#7
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Gotta work Wednesday morning. I leave the house at 6:10 Crystal say's she'll follow me into work. Even if I have to go back home and get her, we'll leave Poteau around lunch time. It's about 100 miles to Antlers from Poteau. Be safe.... See y'all there. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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09-17-2012, 04:20 PM	#8
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Somebody watch Glenn & Griz when they back up sometimes they fall over. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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09-17-2012, 10:34 PM	#9
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Glenn - still not sure what I am doing yet. Will let you know soon. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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09-18-2012, 12:30 AM	#10
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Of course you are welcome if that fits into your plans. If not, we'll look for you in Antlers. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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09-18-2012, 01:01 AM	#11
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Glen, check the history on Picher, OK (just as you cross from Kansas to OK) it's really an erie feeling when you pass thru there about dusk. It really looks like a ghost town (or did the last time I went thru there). I'll try and meet somewhere along your route. Planning to bring Gina on the bike this time so plans may change. I can hardly wait, looking forward to seeing everyone again! __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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