Member Contributer TheJay Posted May 24, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 24, 2023 The Fall Ride dates are Sept. 21-24. After looking at several different locations and accommodations I've settled on Abingdon, VA. I based this on the variety of roads in the area and restaurants. I'm still working on the hotel, (I'm going to take a ride up and scout a couple out), but I wanted to go ahead and put the dates out so y'all can plan accordingly. Stay tuned...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Great news! We've always had a good time there. You know I'll be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I'd love to attend, but I'm already booked for a wedding gig that Saturday. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted May 26, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2023 Will there be a way to stay in touch about this rally if the site is G-O-N gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted May 27, 2023 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2023 10 hours ago, bmart said: Will there be a way to stay in touch about this rally if the site is G-O-N gone? There’s the Facebook group. It will remain active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted May 27, 2023 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2023 Not sure how long this will be up, but the hotel will be Alpine Motel (276) 628-3178 https://maps.app.goo.gl/XrFBYsDWNZSyqh1w9?g_st=ic No group rates, no need to specify that you’re with Vfrd, just book it. I stayed there and it’s a very nice little independent place. Rooms have been updated and I think it’ll be a good spot for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted May 27, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2023 Thank you. I'd hate to show up if it were cancelled or moved. 🎯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 This event is still on for those of you not on FB. Just over a month out now. Rumor has it that I won't be the only one from Alabama this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 17, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted September 17, 2023 How many folks are going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 21, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted September 21, 2023 If this ended up happening, have fun, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrgiving Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 If this ride is going on, I think I'll be well outside the routes... but I will be bouncing around near Great Smoky Mountains all weekend. I'll keep an eye out for VFRs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 23, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted September 23, 2023 We'll be out tomorrow after the rain today running around NC 80, Roan, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Whew! Back from the Fall Ride - excellent time. Highly recommend going if you are at all on the fence about attending. Able to stitch together a few videos for your viewing enjoyment - these are just some of the roads... Start of day run - temp in the 50s (F) so the pace shows the rider, tires and road cold condition plus is was a recce run for the road condition. Yeah, yeah, excuses, excuses. We get to watch Sweeper demonstrate his skills, finally! The one below is from the Spring Ride but since The Snake is North of Asheville it kind of belongs in this collection Enjoy watching. Cheers, VFRpwr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 It was an awesome week of riding! We had seven for the PreRide out of Little Switzerland and then eighteen for the FallRide in Abingdon. Thursday, we all were awaiting the arrival of three VFR's but one had an electrical failure mid route (what are the odds?). They arrived well after dark with the backup ST1300. We missed a few of the regulars but the turn out was good and what an excellent group to hang out and ride with! I've said it many times, VFRD is loaded with great people. I left my GoPro at home so there is no video from me this time. I'll do better this spring with a new camera mount and better editing...maybe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 And... I hate being on camera! I tend to ride the struggle bus on fast downhills and really appreciate the camera bike insisting on staying behind.😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Awesome videos - thanks for sharing them here! 🙂 Seeing those really makes me miss riding in the mountains, something I've not done yet this year. But also, NC226A reminds me very much of most of the roads I hit regularly in SE Ohio. Gravel driveways, pavement imperfections, etc. It's a more technical road than many in that corner of Ohio, but the challenges are similar. I'm glad the turnout was good. I wish I'd been able to attend. Maybe next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 28, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2023 I wish that I knew it was actually happening! I was out there. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrgiving Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 On Sunday I stopped by the general store in Shady Valley for a bit on my trek back. There were plenty of bikes but didn't see any other VFRs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, vfrgiving said: On Sunday I stopped by the general store in Shady Valley for a bit on my trek back. There were plenty of bikes but didn't see any other VFRs. We all left for home on Sunday but there were a couple of VFR's and an ST1300 heading that way on their way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 8 hours ago, bmart said: I wish that I knew it was actually happening! I was out there. 🙂 Sorry that I missed your post. I was already up there riding. I'll look for you again in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted September 29, 2023 No worries. I was grinning like an idiot without you lot. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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