If I go.....

rickyboy · 11-22-2010, 11:42 PM

Hi
I am booked at the Maggie Valley Inn
I've posted a couple of threads asking to hear from members "out west", that might be going to Maggie Valley for the National next summer. It appears some members are focusing on the "Rally In the Redwoods" in August and probably can't spare the time for both.....I know it's early for some to commit, but I'm going to start to plan just which way to travel. Is there anyone I might be able to hook up with along the way?

MarkG · 11-23-2010, 02:06 AM

Rickyboy, I am tad too far south for your purposes. However, looks like you would route through the Black Hills in South Dakota either going or on the return trip. You might consider laying over for a couple of days, there are several things to see and some nice riding. Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other sites of interest.

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-23-2010, 03:13 AM

A lot of great sights to see on a ride from your location to Maggie Valley. You have time to map out your route. What a ride you have coming up. I almost wish it were me having that ride ahead of me.

cactusjack · 11-23-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

A lot of great sights to see on a ride from your location to Maggie Valley. You have time to map out your route. What a ride you have coming up. I almost wish it were me having that ride ahead of me.

So what's stopping you? Get on that bike and ride that bad boy, Gene!

rickyboy · 11-23-2010, 04:20 PM

Sure Gene,... I'll meet you somewhere and we can ride into Maggie Valley together.

Mark you're right when you say "there are several things to see and some nice riding. Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other sites of interest. " I was there for the last National rally in Custer. No I probably didn't see it all and I'll be seeing things along the way through there. I'm just looking to find someone to join me that's going to the rally. There has to be someone going that's from west or north/central US of A.
Probably take 4 days to comfortably ride to Chandler wouldn't it Scott? Then how long to get to Maggie Valley? Or maybe I can meet you somewhere along the way. I'm just think'in is all.

cactusjack · 11-23-2010, 05:36 PM

I figure 4 days from my house in Chandler to Maggie Valley, which is roughly 4 500 mile days. I plan to follow I-20 (more or less) across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, then take I-59 north to Chattanooga.

My return trip will follow I-40 until New Mexico, where I plan to follow US 60 back home.

Google maps says Vancouver BC is roughly 1600 miles from where I live.

trosco · 11-23-2010, 06:18 PM

Ricky, I thought I saw a post that a fellow from NW Iowa was coming? Either that or he was talking about going to the one out west? You might check with him, think his ID is usranger74

usranger74 · 11-23-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I figure 4 days from my house in Chandler to Maggie Valley, which is roughly 4 500 mile days. I plan to follow I-20 (more or less) across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, then take I-59 north to Chattanooga.

My return trip will follow I-40 until New Mexico, where I plan to follow US 60 back home.

Google maps says Vancouver BC is roughly 1600 miles from where I live.

Scott - your map is going to fill in with that ride - that's good.

usranger74 · 11-23-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by trosco

Ricky, I thought I saw a post that a fellow from NW Iowa was coming? Either that or he was talking about going to the one out west? You might check with him, think his ID is usranger74

That would be me. At this time I am not sure how I will go or what date I will leave. I am from E. TN and want to see alot of the old home state.

cactusjack · 11-23-2010, 11:05 PM

I was stationed in Millington, TN 33 years ago. I have not been back to TN since. I have a little sightseeing I want to do on my way home.

lw · 11-26-2010, 04:23 AM

If nothing else materializes, perhaps you could hook up with Greg and the North Central contingent that will be heading south out of Illinois. Just an option.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=19505

**glwilson** · 11-26-2010, 08:15 PM

Ricky... you would be more than welcome to hook-up with some of us that are heading down.

We haven't nailed-down all the details of the exact route or where we'll be at on specific days... but we are trying to head-out from North-Central Illinois early Saturday morning the 10th with a stop-over around Columbus, Indiana on Sat night; then making the rest of the ride to MV on Sunday to arrive a day early.

Hopefully BiscuitsNgravy (Dave; NCR Leader) will make it with us. He lives in the north-central region of Iowa, and would have to come across Illinois on his way to MV. That might give you someone to hook-up with for that portion prior to meeting-up with the rest of us (If he goes.)

So far, we could have a posse of around 5-8 bikes heading down together. I am trying to get more if possible. Once we get to the Southern end of Indiana, the riding starts to "get good"!

Not exactly sure from what direction you'll be coming from (or can come from); but as I said... would love to hook-up with you if possible. ;)

rickyboy · 12-02-2010, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Ricky... you would be more than welcome to hook-up with some of us that are heading down.

We haven't nailed-down all the details of the exact route or where we'll be at on specific days... but we are trying to head-out from North-Central Illinois early Saturday morning the 10th with a stop-over around Columbus, Indiana on Sat night; then making the rest of the ride to MV on Sunday to arrive a day early.

Hopefully BiscuitsNgravy (Dave; NCR Leader) will make it with us. He lives in the north-central region of Iowa, and would have to come across Illinois on his way to MV. That might give you someone to hook-up with for that portion prior to meeting-up with the rest of us (If he goes.)

So far, we could have a posse of around 5-8 bikes heading down together. I am trying to get more if possible. Once we get to the Southern end of Indiana, the riding starts to "get good"!

Not exactly sure from what direction you'll be coming from (or can come from); but as I said... would love to hook-up with you if possible. ;)

Thanks Greg, I will definitely keep this offer in mind. Keep me posted on any plans as they come up. I am thinking of traveling to AZ and possibly making the trip with Scott, if he'll have me along. ::) I just checked an old thread and it sounds like Scott would welcome me along with him. That route would take me to some areas I've wanted to see. But the same goes for seeing Illinois and Indiana though.

**glwilson** · 12-02-2010, 08:56 AM

No problem.

The southern route would be more scenic... for certain. ;)

**coacha** · 12-02-2010, 09:23 AM

Hey Ricky, you can hook up with the FL contingent and ride up with us. That way, you can color in your entire SE map and then some ;)

11-22-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	If I go..... Hi I am booked at the Maggie Valley Inn I've posted a couple of threads asking to hear from members "out west", that might be going to Maggie Valley for the National next summer. It appears some members are focusing on the "Rally In the Redwoods" in August and probably can't spare the time for both.....I know it's early for some to commit, but I'm going to start to plan just which way to travel. Is there anyone I might be able to hook up with along the way? __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2010, 02:06 AM	#2
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	If I go..... Rickyboy, I am tad too far south for your purposes. However, looks like you would route through the Black Hills in South Dakota either going or on the return trip. You might consider laying over for a couple of days, there are several things to see and some nice riding. Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other sites of interest. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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11-23-2010, 03:13 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	If I go..... A lot of great sights to see on a ride from your location to Maggie Valley. You have time to map out your route. What a ride you have coming up. I almost wish it were me having that ride ahead of me. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-23-2010, 04:20 PM	#5
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	If I go..... Sure Gene,... I'll meet you somewhere and we can ride into Maggie Valley together. Mark you're right when you say "there are several things to see and some nice riding. Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and other sites of interest. " I was there for the last National rally in Custer. No I probably didn't see it all and I'll be seeing things along the way through there. I'm just looking to find someone to join me that's going to the rally. There has to be someone going that's from west or north/central US of A. Probably take 4 days to comfortably ride to Chandler wouldn't it Scott? Then how long to get to Maggie Valley? Or maybe I can meet you somewhere along the way. I'm just think'in is all. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2010, 05:36 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	If I go..... I figure 4 days from my house in Chandler to Maggie Valley, which is roughly 4 500 mile days. I plan to follow I-20 (more or less) across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, then take I-59 north to Chattanooga. My return trip will follow I-40 until New Mexico, where I plan to follow US 60 back home. Google maps says Vancouver BC is roughly 1600 miles from where I live. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-23-2010, 06:18 PM	#7
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	If I go..... Ricky, I thought I saw a post that a fellow from NW Iowa was coming? Either that or he was talking about going to the one out west? You might check with him, think his ID is usranger74 __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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11-23-2010, 11:05 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	If I go..... I was stationed in Millington, TN 33 years ago. I have not been back to TN since. I have a little sightseeing I want to do on my way home. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-26-2010, 04:23 AM	#11
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	If I go..... If nothing else materializes, perhaps you could hook up with Greg and the North Central contingent that will be heading south out of Illinois. Just an option. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=19505
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11-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#12
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	If I go..... Ricky... you would be more than welcome to hook-up with some of us that are heading down. We haven't nailed-down all the details of the exact route or where we'll be at on specific days... but we are trying to head-out from North-Central Illinois early Saturday morning the 10th with a stop-over around Columbus, Indiana on Sat night; then making the rest of the ride to MV on Sunday to arrive a day early. Hopefully BiscuitsNgravy (Dave; NCR Leader) will make it with us. He lives in the north-central region of Iowa, and would have to come across Illinois on his way to MV. That might give you someone to hook-up with for that portion prior to meeting-up with the rest of us (If he goes.) So far, we could have a posse of around 5-8 bikes heading down together. I am trying to get more if possible. Once we get to the Southern end of Indiana, the riding starts to "get good"! Not exactly sure from what direction you'll be coming from (or can come from); but as I said... would love to hook-up with you if possible. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-02-2010, 08:56 AM	#14
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	If I go..... No problem. The southern route would be more scenic... for certain. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-02-2010, 09:23 AM	#15
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	If I go..... Hey Ricky, you can hook up with the FL contingent and ride up with us. That way, you can color in your entire SE map and then some ;) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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