PirateRiderBen Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Hello to all! I hope this upcoming Spring ride will be one of the best yet. We are making a change in location this year at the agreement of the majority of attendees. The management of the Microtel in Franklin also run the Bryson City location and have encouraged us to continue to do business with them at their newer, nicer, and slightly larger faculty. We will be staying at Microtel Bryson City May 4, 2023- May 7, 2023. The rates for this year for the group will be $80 for weeknights and $120 for weekend nights. PLEASE contact them directly and let them know you are with the VFRD group. Their reservation manager is on duty weekdays from 7am-3pm local time and can be reached at 828-488-7900. Dad and I really appreciate all of you who have attended over the years and look forward to old friends and new faces in 2023. Any and all are welcome on any brand or model of motorcycle so feel free to invite a friend or family member. See y’all in May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 29, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted September 29, 2022 I'm two hours into trying to book this properly through their 800 line. Is there a backup location to stay at? I'm reminded why I stopped staying at Wyndham properties...ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Is there a local number for the hotel so we can contact them directly? I'm pretty sure that's how I made my reservation for the event this past May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 30, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted September 30, 2022 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/bryson-city-north-carolina/microtel-inn-and-suites-bryson-city/overview 828-488-7900 Let us know how you make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Sorry guys my mistake, the 828-488-7900 is their local number and the one you should call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 8 weeks to the day and if I begin a procrastination-prone ride prep should be ready to go out for a ride from the Microtel Bryson City Thursday morning. As usual, cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 14 hours ago, VFRpwr said: 8 weeks to the day and if I begin a procrastination-prone ride prep should be ready to go out for a ride from the Microtel Bryson City Thursday morning. As usual, cannot wait. Changing my plan to arrive in time for Thursday morning wake up run. I've got about three more weeks of bathroom remodel to finish before I can worry with bike stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 If you're on the fence about this event, don't let the silence here influence your decision. There will be a good turn out of great people even if we are a little short on VFR's. If you need a VFR, check the classifieds. I can deliver to Bryson City ready to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportourer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I am a long time lurker who has owned multiple VFR's. I am planning on attending this event. Any idea of when most plan to arrive, meeting times, etc would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 4/1/2023 at 10:52 AM, Sportourer said: I am a long time lurker who has owned multiple VFR's. I am planning on attending this event. Any idea of when most plan to arrive, meeting times, etc would be appreciated. Great! Most arrive on Thursday. Some of us will be there Wednesday evening. If you are downstairs before 9:00 in the morning, you will find a ride. If you have question or would like help with finding a group, look me up. In fact, look me up when you get there, and I'll introduce you to everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportourer Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Thanks for the reply. I have been doing this stuff with the ST and long distance communities for over 20 years now. I have owned VFR's for just as long and have never attended an event before. I am looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Denber Posted May 1, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 1, 2023 Hey guys Planning to arrive later Friday from Allentown PA. Doing most of the trip via Blue Ridge Parkway. Have not been on the Parkway since the 80s and have never been farther south than Roanoke. This is a blast from the past for me. I'll be on an 18 NC750X (Don't hold it against me). My VFR's are polished in the garage and don't come out in the rain. See you Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted May 2, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Denber said: Hey guys Planning to arrive later Friday from Allentown PA. Doing most of the trip via Blue Ridge Parkway. Have not been on the Parkway since the 80s and have never been farther south than Roanoke. This is a blast from the past for me. I'll be on an 18 NC750X (Don't hold it against me). My VFR's are polished in the garage and don't come out in the rain. See you Dennis Be aware that starting today, May 1 they are shutting down sections of the parkway for paving. Detours are supposed to be in place but just a heads up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Denber Posted May 2, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 2, 2023 Got it. Thanks Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 @Denber -- Don't worry about being on a non-VFR. Last year I think about half the attendees were on VFRs, and the rest were on a nice variety of bikes. (For example, I was on my BMW.) Everyone is friendly and they're good people. Have fun and ride safe! 👍 I can't make it this year, but I hope everyone has a great time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 14 hours ago, Denber said: Hey guys Planning to arrive later Friday from Allentown PA. Doing most of the trip via Blue Ridge Parkway. Have not been on the Parkway since the 80s and have never been farther south than Roanoke. This is a blast from the past for me. I'll be on an 18 NC750X (Don't hold it against me). My VFR's are polished in the garage and don't come out in the rain. See you Dennis Your collection is enough to get you into any VFR event.😉 There may even be another NC750x there one day. One of the crew loves to ride his for everybody to pick on him and then he schools us all on "its not the bike". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tsmitty Posted May 3, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2023 Looks like an amazing ride! Ride careful...God bless your trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Loaded up and truckin in about an hour! Safe travels everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted May 3, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2023 Have fun, guys. I'm out for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted May 3, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2023 We’ll be rolling in hopefully around 4-ish tomorrow. Leaving @ 9 am and taking the long way west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 It was a great time as always. Never let the weatherman make the call to go or not go. We never had rain on a ride for ten days. I'll post pics and videos when I get time. One tease...I won the green jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted May 14, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2023 Excellent! What's a green jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 The tradition of the green jersey goes back to 2013. On Saturday evening, everyone who had an off during the four days is encouraged to stand up and tell their story for the benefit of all. They then sign and date the jersey. Then the crowd votes on who wins the green jersey. It is returned every year. If you watch the video to the end, you will see me tell my story as the only one who had an incident involving two wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noles Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 That's awesome. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MisterBill Posted May 28, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 28, 2023 Jason and Missy, GREAT VIDEO!! I missed this years event. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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