2016 Regional Rally

**coacha** · 08-06-2015, 12:18 PM

Well, the after glow of the national is about wore off, so it is time to start discussing the 2016 SE Regional Rally. While at the national in June, I talked with some of the members in attendance. We discussed possible sites. Helen, GA was suggested.

We had a spring ride there a few years back and had the Hampton Inn as our host hotel. It offered under hotel parking and a nice area out by the creek to hang out. The draw of this area is that some of the best roads in N GA, W NC and SE TN are within easy reach. Plus restaurants and places for adult beverages are within easy walking distance of the hotel. We will set up self-guided routes for everyone but group rides can happen.

As far a a date, we are in discussion phase on the Admin board about how we will space out the regional rallies to allow riders to attend multiple regional rallies next summer. I am lobbying for a mid-June date for us. What I need to know is should it be a mid week (Tues-Fri) or weekend (Thurs-Sun) rally.

If you have an opinion, on date or site, please post here. I want to make this a group effort.

Bud2rat · 08-06-2015, 06:32 PM

Hey Ron, count me in. I had to cancel on this years National (a last minute thing). I really hated missing it. I did Elkins, WV last year and would be interested in another group meet next year. Anytime the end of May, first of June would work for me. Just remember that it does get rather warm and humid in June. I did get to go the mountains in western NC, northern Ga this year. I went in the last week of June and it was hot and humid.

**nomadtom69** · 08-06-2015, 07:10 PM

Our American Legion Romp is the first weekend in June other that I am good with any other week in June I vote for Tues to Fri with travel time of the weekends for those who are traveling to get for the 2016 SE Rally

VulcanE · 08-06-2015, 07:23 PM

You can count me & Diana in too, but it will have to be after May, 'cause May 27 will be the last day of school for Diana. Other than that I'm flexible as to when. I really do like the Helen, GA area for the same reasons you pointed out.
Robert........... any where in our region is going to be hot & humid, but usually up in Helen, it's not so bad.

**coacha** · 08-06-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Just remember that it does get rather warm and humid in June. I did get to go the mountains in western NC, northern Ga this year. I went in the last week of June and it was hot and humid.

Robert, it is hot and humid down here from about April till November, so the mountains will be a heckofalot better than sea level in June, lol.

Look forward to getting a chance to ride with you.

Bud2rat · 08-07-2015, 02:05 AM

Just let me the dates as soon as it is arranged so I can put my vacation early. Any dates you guys pick will work for me. And yes, I agree that it's hot and humid anywhere in the US. Looking forward to meeting everyone again and hopefully some new friends as well.

**jlreeves** · 08-07-2015, 08:34 AM

If you need any local assistance or recommendations for venues let me know. Helen is about 1:15 away from me and we spend quite a bit of time there. If anyone is camping, Unicoi State Park in Helen is about the best in GA.

bigdave · 08-09-2015, 03:21 PM

If I can get off work Wife and I will try to make it. Last rally I got to come to was the Maggie Valley National. Only week i probably cant make it would be first week in May I have training every year on that week.

**minst7877** · 08-09-2015, 06:01 PM

Sounds interesting and I will be keeping a eye on this. As far as the heat and humidity it can't be any worse than Eureka Springs this year.
DC

vince · 08-10-2015, 08:52 AM

I will be there.

VulcanE · 08-10-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by minst7877

Sounds interesting and I will be keeping a eye on this. As far as the heat and humidity it can't be any worse than Eureka Springs this year.
DC

Actually, It was a little warmer and more humid here at home (about 84 miles SW of Helen) than it was while we were in Eureka Springs, but I did feel right at home while in Eureka Springs

dkdixie · 08-17-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

Actually, It was a little warmer and more humid here at home (about 84 miles SW of Helen) than it was while we were in Eureka Springs, but I did feel right at home while in Eureka Springs

Hot flashes???

**coacha** · 08-18-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dkdixie

Hot flashes???

Probably so.

**coacha** · 08-18-2015, 10:45 AM

Discussion on the Admin board is that the South Central group is having their rally week of June 13-18. I want to suggest the week of June 20 for our rally. Do we want mid week (Tuesday through Thursday) or weekend (Friday through Sunday)?

**nomadtom69** · 08-18-2015, 12:40 PM

I vote Tuesday - Thursday that way the weekend locals would not be on the roads just a thought

08-06-2015, 12:18 PM	#1
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2016 Regional Rally Well, the after glow of the national is about wore off, so it is time to start discussing the 2016 SE Regional Rally. While at the national in June, I talked with some of the members in attendance. We discussed possible sites. Helen, GA was suggested. We had a spring ride there a few years back and had the Hampton Inn as our host hotel. It offered under hotel parking and a nice area out by the creek to hang out. The draw of this area is that some of the best roads in N GA, W NC and SE TN are within easy reach. Plus restaurants and places for adult beverages are within easy walking distance of the hotel. We will set up self-guided routes for everyone but group rides can happen. As far a a date, we are in discussion phase on the Admin board about how we will space out the regional rallies to allow riders to attend multiple regional rallies next summer. I am lobbying for a mid-June date for us. What I need to know is should it be a mid week (Tues-Fri) or weekend (Thurs-Sun) rally. If you have an opinion, on date or site, please post here. I want to make this a group effort. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2015, 06:32 PM	#2
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Hey Ron, count me in. I had to cancel on this years National (a last minute thing). I really hated missing it. I did Elkins, WV last year and would be interested in another group meet next year. Anytime the end of May, first of June would work for me. Just remember that it does get rather warm and humid in June. I did get to go the mountains in western NC, northern Ga this year. I went in the last week of June and it was hot and humid. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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08-06-2015, 07:10 PM	#3
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	Our American Legion Romp is the first weekend in June other that I am good with any other week in June I vote for Tues to Fri with travel time of the weekends for those who are traveling to get for the 2016 SE Rally __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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08-06-2015, 07:23 PM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	You can count me & Diana in too, but it will have to be after May, 'cause May 27 will be the last day of school for Diana. Other than that I'm flexible as to when. I really do like the Helen, GA area for the same reasons you pointed out. Robert........... any where in our region is going to be hot & humid, but usually up in Helen, it's not so bad. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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08-07-2015, 02:05 AM	#6
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Just let me the dates as soon as it is arranged so I can put my vacation early. Any dates you guys pick will work for me. And yes, I agree that it's hot and humid anywhere in the US. Looking forward to meeting everyone again and hopefully some new friends as well. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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08-07-2015, 08:34 AM	#7
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	If you need any local assistance or recommendations for venues let me know. Helen is about 1:15 away from me and we spend quite a bit of time there. If anyone is camping, Unicoi State Park in Helen is about the best in GA. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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08-09-2015, 03:21 PM	#8
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	If I can get off work Wife and I will try to make it. Last rally I got to come to was the Maggie Valley National. Only week i probably cant make it would be first week in May I have training every year on that week. __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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08-09-2015, 06:01 PM	#9
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Sounds interesting and I will be keeping a eye on this. As far as the heat and humidity it can't be any worse than Eureka Springs this year. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster Last edited by minst7877; 08-09-2015 at 06:04 PM.
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08-10-2015, 08:52 AM	#10
vince Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Marietta Ga. Posts: 141	I will be there.
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08-18-2015, 10:45 AM	#14
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Discussion on the Admin board is that the South Central group is having their rally week of June 13-18. I want to suggest the week of June 20 for our rally. Do we want mid week (Tuesday through Thursday) or weekend (Friday through Sunday)? __________________ 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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08-18-2015, 12:40 PM	#15
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	I vote Tuesday - Thursday that way the weekend locals would not be on the roads just a thought __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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