PirateRiderBen

Sorry guys my mistake, the 828-488-7900 is their local number and the one you should call.

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!

You know I've done probably close to 100, maybe even 125 craigslist deals. Never once felt threatened or that I needed to be armed. Not sure why there seems to be a string of paranoid members of the motorcycle community especially. I see all over various forums and facebook pages about folks wanting to or actually carrying firearms on the bike or in their gear. Not sure where folks are riding that they have so much to fear. I think with a good sense of judgement and some common sense you can safely navigate "Joe Schmoe's" or any other encounter or time in the presence of/with strangers. Just my .02$. YMMV. -PRB