VBA South Central Rally 2012 (up date 1/16)

[oldbikers]

The rally will be the 7th 8th and 9th of June 2012 in Van Buren AR.
Here is the latest information from Dave we all need to think him for his efforts in getting the motel.
Travelers Inn
3109 Alma Hwy.
Van Buren, AR. 72956
479-474-2378

Ask for Kenny and tell him you are with KawaNOW.

He said he wouldn't require a credit card to reserve a room.
The rates are:
1 person $42.80 Tax Included
2 persons $44.00 Tax Included
This is located at the intersection I-540 & U.S.64


Here is the list that I have right now

[usranger74]

Jim

I am doing some planning. Just want to confirm that we will have planned rides on June 7, 8, and 9. With most folks showing up on June 6. Is that correct?

[oldbikers]

That is correct Bill but one day will be a free day we may have a short ride that day we will see as we get closer.

[oldbikers]

We have come up with some plans for the rally in Van Buren

Here goes.....

Wednesday: Arrival day.

We'll have some cold drinks etc. ready at the motel. We plan on getting together for dinner.
Probably across the street from the motel at the Western Sizzlin.


Thursday: Devil's Den Ride (Map)

We will ride into Oklahoma to visit Sequoyah's Cabin near Sallisaw.
Sequoyah is the inventor of the Cherokee's alphabet.
Just an FYI....just west of the cabin we will ride past the Akins Cemetery.
Last stop for the 30's gangster "Pretty Boy Floyd"
We'll then go north on U.S. 59 to the Cookson Hills before turning east back to Arkansas.
Then we will ride into the Boston mountains and stop at Devil's Den State Park near Winslow.
There is a trail to the Den if anyone is interested in walking it.
However currently both the Den (the cave) and the icebox (basically a crack in the ground) are closed.
We will take U.S. 71 south and AR 282 from there going back to Van Buren.
This is about 150 miles and should get us back to the motel by mid-afternoon.


Friday: Mt. Magazine Ride (Map)

We will go the other direction and ride south on U.S. 71 to Waldron.
Then east on AR 28. We'll ride on the north side of Lake Nimrod the oldest ACOE lake in the state.
From there north on AR 7 then west to the lodge at Mt. Magazine State Park.
It's Arkansas's newest state park. Signal Hill, a peak on the mountain is the highest point in the state.
The plan is to have lunch at the lodge before riding north to Paris.
To get back across the river we'll go to Ozark and then head west to Van Buren.
Most of this ride is before we get Mt. Magazine.
So we need plan on starting about 8:00 and lunch about 1:00
This is about 235 miles.


Saturday: There are no planned rides.

We will have some suggestions for rides if anyone is interested.
And Jim "Dooley" has offered to lead a ride on the Pig Trail.

In Van Buren The Old Town Bike Show will start at 8:00 Saturday on main street.
Main street is a good place to walk around and window shop.
And there are plenty of places to eat. Crystal gives the pie at the Cottage Cafe two thumbs up.

Last but not least a BBQ dinner is planned for Saturday evening.


Ft. Smith is just the other side of the river and is home to Judge Parkers Courthouse.
The famous "Hangin' Judge" made popular in the movie True Grit.
Also the Ft. Smith Museum of History has a collection of things from former Ft. Smith resident,
Gen. William O. Darby founder of the U.S. Army Rangers.



In the near future we will post more info on things to do in the area in case anyone is interested.

Also we need everyone that can to bring some item for the auction and for the goodie bags.
And make sure and thank Budman and Jesse & Jim Dooley for all their efforts on planning this rally.
Come on folks lets try to have the biggest and best rally every

[okiecop]

Myself and a buddy of mine who rides a 2011 Voyager will be there. Will make reservations tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Attending:
Okiecop----Brent Yarbrough

Howard Diamond

[oldbikers]

Originally Posted by okiecop

Myself and a buddy of mine who rides a 2011 Voyager will be there. Will make reservations tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Attending:
Okiecop----Brent Yarbrough

Howard Diamond

Looking forward to meeting both of you see you in June.

[ndbigfish]

Jim,
The Missus and I will be there. The room booking was pretty laid back for sure.

[BudMan]

I'll get by the motel before to long and double check with Kenny.
Just to make sure he's got everybody's name in the book.

[oldbikers]

Originally Posted by ndbigfish

Jim,
The Missus and I will be there. The room booking was pretty laid back for sure.

Glad to have ya'll

[mobandy78]

Rally's on my calendar, but not sure if I'll be attending yet. It may have to be a day trip for me or get there Friday night and hang with you guys Saturday and ride home that night.

It'll probably be a last minute decision for me, so I wouldn't count me in yet.

[BudMan]

Hope you can make it.

[paul]

First of all, Howdy to one and all! It's good to see all the activity. Well, I had a talk with Kelli and told her how it was going to be. And when the swelling subsided I heard her say that it would be great to go to the June rally. So, count on us, we plan to be there.

[BudMan]

Glad to hear it Paul.
Looking forward to meeting your better half.
The list keeps growing.
Looks like were going to have a good turn out.

[revmrq]

Just made my Reservation. I am Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[nomadrider]

Hey Paul this is Mike in Laporte.Glad to see you are going to the rally .Maybe we can ride together again.