PirateRiderBen 275 Posted February 18, 2017 Hello to all! This year we will be returning to the Microtel in Franklin NC for the 1st Spring Memorial Ride. (Formerly known as the Texasmac Memorial Ride) The dates are May 18-21 2017. Rates are as follows Thursday 75$, Friday and Saturday 85$, and Sunday 69$. Please note that unlike previous years, the hotel will not be holding a set number of rooms. As of this week there were 41 available. In order to get the special rate please make sure you identify yourself as a VFRD member! THE CUT OFF IS APRIL 19th! All I've worked out so far is the hotel. Please keep checking back as I do intend to set up an Eventbrite registration in order to allow folks to register and pay for shirts, food, and beer. Hope to see you all there!! -PRB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artpongs 24 Posted February 18, 2017 I have not been to any of these events. And it looks like some of the events have multiple names. Regardless, I'm confused so will just stick to the dates, rather than the names of these events. I was wondering if camping was also possible/advisable at any of these events? I may try to make it out to a few meet ups this season. Art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PirateRiderBen 275 Posted February 18, 2017 Texasmac or Tmac has been the traditional spring ride the last 13 years. it was in honor of a forum member and friend of BaileyRock's who passed away after a bike crash years ago. BaileyRock no longer is able to commit the time to plan this event and out of respect I have changed the name to the Spring Memorials Ride. We meet and stay at a hotel in Franklin so there isn't any camping on site. You certainly may choose accommodations that fit your style and budget and feel free to come have a beer with us at the hotel and meet up for rides! -Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baileyrock 823 Posted February 18, 2017 Sounds good, I hope i can attend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 271 Posted February 18, 2017 Yes. I want to know more please. Never mind. Can't get used tot he way this new website works. I'm in. Will be booking the room today. See y'all there. And again, thanks Ben for keeping the tradition alive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyama 67 Posted February 20, 2017 Do you have or need any t-shirt ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
007 254 Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/17/2017 at 7:57 PM, artpongs said: I have not been to any of these events. And it looks like some of the events have multiple names. Regardless, I'm confused so will just stick to the dates, rather than the names of these events. I was wondering if camping was also possible/advisable at any of these events? I may try to make it out to a few meet ups this season. Art You are in the correct place, sir! Hope to see you there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCguy 214 Posted February 20, 2017 I was already planning to be staying and riding with a group from another forum and basing out of Kickstand Lodge in Stecoah, NC. I'd sure enjoy meeting some of y'all, doing a little riding and getting a shirt. Artpongs, if you're into camping, come up and join us. Great campground and the friendliest people ever. It's about 40 mins from Franklin on 28. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gloryracing 172 Posted February 20, 2017 Damnit !!! There is an MSTA (motorcycle sport touring association) ride scheduled for that weekend. The event is based out of the Hub motorcycle resort which is about 10 miles from our humble abode. I did not get to attend the ride last year due to an out of town wedding that we had to attend. I have been informed that I must attend the event this year. (they need someone that is good looking and to be the brunt of jokes) I will continue to keep up with the progress of the Spring Memorial ride and participate vicariously through stories of all of the antics. Hopefully there will be another smokies event/ride that we can partake in the 'fun'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitelightning 109 Posted February 20, 2017 Room booked! See yall there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeer0 154 Posted February 20, 2017 5 hours ago, oyama said: Do you have or need any t-shirt ideas? Yes Bálint, I'm doing the shirts this year, so any ideas you or anyone else have would be greatly appreciated. I'll be getting the sport fabric that we had prior to last year, but that's as far as I've got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyama 67 Posted February 21, 2017 5 hours ago, zeer0 said: Yes Bálint, I'm doing the shirts this year, so any ideas you or anyone else have would be greatly appreciated. I'll be getting the sport fabric that we had prior to last year, but that's as far as I've got. Thanks, let me see what my graphically skilled friends can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
007 254 Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 10:14 AM, gloryracing said: they need someone that is good looking and to be the brunt of jokes I'm sure your super mini tank bag adds to the look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 271 Posted February 22, 2017 Room booked. See y'all there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marriedman 412 Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 9:01 AM, SCguy said: I was already planning to be staying and riding with a group from another forum and basing out of Kickstand Lodge in Stecoah, NC. No adventure riding this this year dammit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCguy 214 Posted February 27, 2017 No adventure riding this this year dammit! Oh, come on. We could lead a procession of VFRs through the mud. I got to track down the video of you going all Charlie and Ewan. I mean, we stayed upright last time, right? Clean bikes are over rated. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyama 67 Posted March 3, 2017 On 2017. 02. 20. at 5:05 PM, oyama said: Thanks, let me see what my graphically skilled friends can do. Would any of this work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmythecop 1090 Posted March 3, 2017 i think we should go with this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 271 Posted March 3, 2017 11 hours ago, timmythecop said: Are you coming? To the event, that is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VFRpwr 115 Posted March 3, 2017 Room booked and can't wait! Arriving Saturday, see you all back at the Microtel Tuesday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baileyrock 823 Posted March 3, 2017 20 hours ago, oyama said: Would any of this work? Is that Yellow Wolf out front on a Wing just passing a string of VFR's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSwell 984 Posted March 4, 2017 It says Robbinsville, NC. ?? I do like the design. How about a VFR tach on the back? I love that one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxSwell 984 Posted March 4, 2017 Booked room today. Trem and I will arrive Thursday. I'm going to Trem's place on Monday the 15th in Anderson GA and we'll do some riding before Thursday so perhaps we'll see some of yous early. Waiting In Wild Anticipation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyama 67 Posted March 7, 2017 On 3/3/2017 at 6:15 PM, Baileyrock said: Is that Yellow Wolf out front on a Wing just passing a string of VFR's? No, It is s 5th gen with fancy saddle bags. The t-shirt is based in this picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyama 67 Posted March 7, 2017 On 3/3/2017 at 10:06 PM, MaxSwell said: It says Robbinsville, NC. ?? I do like the design. How about a VFR tach on the back? I love that one! I have shown my graphically skilled friend all past t-shirts. Apparently that city name stuck with her. Of course it can be changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
