Springtime Strom-Fest - Tellico Plains, Tennessee - 2007

[fl_strom]

Okay, here we go. I brought up the idea, many folks told me they were interested in coming, so let's make it happen.

On the weekend of June 29th thru July 2nd, 2007, that's Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, at the Cherohala Motorcycle Resort in Tellico Plains, Tennessee there will be a get together of all the folks interested in meeting and greeting one another.

For you GPS folks out there, the address is:

Cherohala Motorcycle Resort (http://cycleresort.com/)
232 Reliance Road
Tellico Plains, Tennessee

423-253-6544

But, don't go making your reservations just yet. I just got off the phone with Mark, the proprietor and we have that weekend. However, he is having problems with his reservation system at this time - he doesn't have one, other than a piece of paper and that tends to get lost. He will start taking reservations on March 1st of 2007, so y'all have plenty of time to make your plans.

I've had a lot of folks already tell me, "If you have it, I will come!" So, it will be, so now y'all gots to show up and have some of the greatest experiences riding. The whole area is great for motorcycle riding. You can spend the entire weekend riding and finding roads and off roads that will be some of the best riding y'all ever do. Disclaimer: I live in the state of 11 curves in 318 miles, so this is always a great time for me. I've been going up there for many years to ride and I just want to share with all of the folks here a grand time.

Once we've done this, I'm sure that many of you will want to come back for another round of this type of Strom-Fest. I hope we can get a couple of these going each year in different areas of the country.

Looking forward to next June already. It's going to be a great time to be had by all there!

To get yourself excited about some super riding, you might want to start perusing HERE! (http://tailofthedragon.com/other_rides.html)

[mokusbajusz]

I wish I would be there... :(

[fl_strom]

I wish I would be there... :(


Balazs.

Don't just wish . . . . . be there!

Heck, you could do a documentary and call it, "Halfway around the world!"

[mokusbajusz]

Balazs.

Don't just wish . . . . . be there!

Persuade my boss to double my salary and I will be there, promise!

[dellboy]

mokus, fancy doing a long way round :lol: ?

[mokusbajusz]

mokus, fancy doing a long way round :lol: ?

Well, I am not 100 % sure that I understood your sentence, but anyhow, I tell you some data from Hungary to make it clear why I cannot be there:

1 liter gasoline (0.26 US gallon) = 1.36 USD
1 liter milk = 0.72 USD
1 Kg (2.20 lbs) bread = 0.45 USD
1 pc Sony DSC-H2 digital camera = 430 USD
1 flight ticket from here to NY = 900 USD
1 pc DL650 = 8640 USD

monthly salaries after taxes (average)
-factory worker = 360 USD
-technician = 500-600 USD
-engineer = 900 USD

[dellboy]

long way round was 2 british actors(with loads of money)((a support team)) who rode from london to new york on 2 gs bmws, it was meant as a joke :) , times are still real tough in hungary arnt they, i was having a beer whilst waiting at a ferry port with a hungarian driver, we did have a chat but mainly sign language, cheer up mate

[SCraig]

1 flight ticket from here to NY = 900 USD

Let's see, $900 and there are 3,741 registered users on the forum. That's only 25 cents each. I'll chip in a quarter just to get you over here. Heck, I'll even go a whole dollar! ;)

[mokusbajusz]

1 flight ticket from here to NY = 900 USD

Let's see, $900 and there are 3,741 registered users on the forum. That's only 25 cents each. I'll chip in a quarter just to get you over here. Heck, I'll even go a whole dollar! ;)

PLEASE do not even try to do that!
1. I am proud enough not to take it! Don't outrage me.
2. I wrote that things not to beg but to show you that it is not so easy to stromin' or even live here...

On the other hand I appreciate very much your way of thinking! That was a real fellow-gesture. Thank you Scott.

[indybob]

fl-strom,
Great idea and follow up. I've been wanting to do a trip to Tennessee. It will be on my calendar. Let us know what help is needed.
Bob

[SmkyMtnVStrom]

fl_strom.....PM sent

[aps45819]

Cool, that's the weekend I was down there this year. Got a Buddy that lives in Maryville. For those that have never been there, you can get kick azz fireworks in TN :D

[tennmoto]

A great idea, I live up in Seymour but I have friends in Athens and Madisonville, and we know some great riding down there,especially Rt 30 south of the Cher MC resort. Rt 30 curvy and a Wee-nirvana!
Could be hot that time of year,same problem for the Hoot, any chance for April-may?

steve

[aps45819]

Could be hot that time of year,same problem for the Hoot,
steve

Not a problem
http://www.soundrider.com/archive/products/techniche_evaporative_cooling_vest.htm

[Tige]

Looks like I get to spend two weekends during June in the Mecca for motorcycles. Once for the SV rally (beginning of June) and once for the Strom rally! Sweet!

Fl_strom: P.M. me if you need assistance getting this going.

Cheers.

Tige

[fl_strom]

I have a person that will do EMBROIDERED t-shirts for about $15 each in small lots.

If we go with that, fine. If not, no problemo.

Of course we can always go with a transfer style of t-shirt also.

Now for the real question; Do we have anyone that can put together some artwork for this endeavor?

Thanks in advance.

[SCraig]

I'm a lousy artist (as in no artistic talent whatsoever) but halfway decent with graphics software. Give me some ideas and I'll see what I can come up with. Of course if there is someone with some artistic abilities I'll certainly leave it up to them.

[fl_strom]

Scraig,

Let me say this about that . . . . in the past I have tried looking for input and you will not get any. Now, put together a quick design and guess what? Yep, you will get all sorts of comments.

Give it a go, post it here and let's see what happens.

BTW, thanks for jumping in and helping.

[mokusbajusz]

I try an attempt.
Do not focus on quality, it's only a 5 minutes work:

http://www.dl650.fw.hu/images/logo1.gif

[commutr]

I'm in! I think we should do t-shirts, and possibly stickers? I went to 2 advrider functions this year, and the stickers are a cool reminder of the events.

[fl_strom]

I try an attempt.
Do not focus on quality, it's only a 5 minutes work:

http://www.dl650.fw.hu/images/logo1.gif


I like it! Now, let's add a couple of layers of color! Without much work, we can get one layer for each color both versions of the Strom have been available in!

[mokusbajusz]

Would be a good idea, but the logo would look good only if the background (the color of the shirt's textile) matches with it. E.g. the black, blue and red logo would be ok on a white shirt, but the yellow would not, or red and yellow logo ok on black but blue and black not. Hence you would need to order more than one color of shirt.

That is why I tried to collect all the available Strom-colors and perhaps with a light contour (black on white shirt or white on black or blue shirt) you can have a universal logo.

What Strom-colors are available in North America?
red, yellow, light blue, blue, black
Does any miss?
So I need to add the light blue "Z" (or "S"?).

Ask your "no problemo-guy" what file format he needs which is supported by Photoshop.
Also the size is a question.

Some of the fellows doesn't like the "Zorro emblem" (usually peel them off from the tank), you might set up a poll on it.

[fl_strom]

They can take any "typical" image file - .jpg, .bmp, .gif, etc.

I can just hear the complaining now if all the colors are not in the design. :shock:

[aps45819]

What Strom-colors are available in North America?
red, yellow, light blue, blue, black
Does any miss?
So I need to add the light blue "Z" (or "S"?).
My '06 is Gray

[mokusbajusz]

OK, gray will be added.
I had a look on the suzuki website (.com) to pick up the available colors, but didn't find the yellow one that some of our fellows have.
What market and year offered that color? Does anybody know?

[aps45819]

What market and year offered that color? Does anybody know?
I've got an '03 dealer flyer that lists yellow and silver for the DL1000.
I think I'd have to be parked next an '03 silver to tell the difference in color from my '06 gray.

[mokusbajusz]

Take some shots on the flyer and/or on real bikes including the silver and gray and post the pics here. From them I will be able to pick the colors.

Don't forget to set your camera from grayscale to color mode... 8)

[Yardsale308]

That is a long way from home, but I think I could make it.

:P

Yardsale

[mokusbajusz]

Sorry for the delay, I was busy.

Here is my logo design expanded with all the strom-colors:
http://www.dl650.fw.hu/images/logo5.gif

Any mod requested, please let me know.

[fl_strom]

I love it! Thank you!

[Swedge]

Those dates are NOT spring. It will be Hot & Humid then. Move it foward a month or even two and the weather would be MUCH better.. but hey its your call. Great location though, i am actually going to be up riding that area in May. If i can swing it i will be up for the strom spring, although should be called summer fest as well.

[Gary]

Count me in!! My parents live in LeNoir City and we'll be going there next summer so my vacation time just got nailed down!!! Looking forward to it!!!!

[Fletchstrom]

I've put it on my calendar. Looking forward to it. I've rode in the area numerous times with my Kaw ZR-7. The DL1000 has yet to make her maiden flight through the gap and across the Cherola. :D

[VStromtotheMAX]

I've got a homemade helmet cam that I can bring. I've bought a new helmet and haven't configured it for the cam yet though. Maybe someone else has a newer one and we could make some small vids for our brothers and sisters that won't be at the event.

It is getting into the SUMMER months at that time so be prepared for temps anywhere from upper 70s to mid upper 90s F. It may be wet, "land of a thousand smokes" - FOG and water vapor. Or it could be a relatively dry time. A lot of neat roads in the Great Smoky Mountains area. I live closer to where I40 and I81 split so am more familiar with roads on this side of GSM park. There are some neat roads in the park that are 1 laners that a big SUV can't go on, without falling or scraping the crap out of the paint.

And for those who like the Outdoors indoors there is a BassPro Shops in Sevierville. <shameless plug>

This will be my first StromFest so I'm not sure if there are going to be any planned rides or if it will be all free for all and decided as you go.

[STROMETTE]

Wondering if non-Strom riders will be welcomed as well?

Stromette

[MightyShep]

I've got a homemade helmet cam that I can bring. I've bought a new helmet and haven't configured it for the cam yet though. Maybe someone else has a newer one and we could make some small vids for our brothers and sisters that won't be at the event.


I've got a helmet cam I can bring, and a pretty good 3ccd Sony as well. I think I'll be going to this event.

[loblo]

I'll be there, barring any last-minute silliness. I want another crack at those 311 curves!

[MATTMAN]

I'll be there, barring any last-minute silliness. I want another crack at those 311 curves!

What are you going to do after the first mile?

The roads in that area are great....look, lean, pucker, roll.

If I'm not off nether regions for work count me in.

[OleGrumpy]

I am going to start packing today!

[Big B]

VERY good possibility that I will be there.:cool: I also am going to the Strom rally in Indy, that Brendan "Howboucha" hosts.

[Howboucha]

Put me down.
My rally will be the first weekend of October. Details will come later.
B.K.

[jackpiner57]

PLEASE do not even try to do that!
1. I am proud enough not to take it! Don't outrage me.
2. I wrote that things not to beg but to show you that it is not so easy to stromin' or even live here...

On the other hand I appreciate very much your way of thinking! That was a real fellow-gesture. Thank you Scott.

Mokus, I'll ride over and pick you up. You can ride on the back of my bike. If I start today, I should be there by February. Man, that looks like a bitch of a water crossing!

[traind57]

For all, FYI.

On a whim, I sent an email to Mark and Renee to see if they were accepting reservations for this event yet (Jun 29-Jul 2, 2007). Here's their reply,

"Hi Donald, We havent talked to anyone about having a Stromfest as of
yet. Please have someone contact us. Thanks, Mark & Renee"

Is this still in everyone's sights, as I missed the "gathering" in October.

[mokusbajusz]

Mokus, I'll ride over and pick you up. You can ride on the back of my bike. If I start today, I should be there by February. Man, that looks like a bitch of a water crossing!

Ok, I will wait for you at the cliff of Normandy with a hairdryer...

[VtSTROM-K5]

:mrgreen::-D:-D:-D:rolleyes:

[jackpiner57]

Ok, I will wait for you at the cliff of Normandy with a hairdryer...

OK I'll be there! Oh, and um.....unless that's some sort of custom in your country, I won't need my hair dried.:mrgreen:

[SCraig]

Is this still in everyone's sights, as I missed the "gathering" in October.I'm certainly still in and very much looking forward to it. According to the very first post on this topic:

But, don't go making your reservations just yet. I just got off the phone with Mark, the proprietor and we have that weekend. However, he is having problems with his reservation system at this time - he doesn't have one, other than a piece of paper and that tends to get lost. He will start taking reservations on March 1st of 2007, so y'all have plenty of time to make your plans.

Since it's kind of hard to scan back through several pages of posts to see who is coming if you guys want to send me an email or PM I'll keep a running list of who is planning on coming (and those who might be there) and post it from time to time to keep everyone up to date.

Edit - 11/26/06 - Here's what I've received from others:
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!

[topdog]

Count me in!!

[mokusbajusz]

I'm certainly still in and very much looking forward to it. According to the very first post on this topic:

But, don't go making your reservations just yet. I just got off the phone with Mark, the proprietor and we have that weekend. However, he is having problems with his reservation system at this time - he doesn't have one, other than a piece of paper and that tends to get lost. He will start taking reservations on March 1st of 2007, so y'all have plenty of time to make your plans.

Since it's kind of hard to scan back through several pages of posts to see who is coming if you guys want to send me an email or PM I'll keep a running list of who is planning on coming (and those who might be there) and post it from time to time to keep everyone up to date.

Edit - 11/26/06 - Here's what I've received from others:
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!


Scott,

as you know surely better the USA than I, would you please check if I can include this rally in my 2 weeks there?

[Ogre_FL]

Here's a teaser.

Stayed at Mark & Renee's place 2 weeks ago. Roads around there ROCK!!

Count me in.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/Oger/11-21-06%20Strom/Picture010.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/Oger/11-21-06%20Strom/Picture029.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/Oger/11-21-06%20Strom/Picture047.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/Oger/11-21-06%20Strom/Picture051.jpg

[SCraig]

Here is a listing of those who have notified me that they are coming. Unofficial, but I said I'd keep posting updates here so that's what I'm doing. Ogre_FL I added you since your post is so new, but I haven't gone back and looked through all the previous posts.

Springtime Strom-Fest - Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Cherohala Motorcycle Resort (http://cycleresort.com/)
232 Reliance Road
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
423-253-6544
June 29th thru July 2nd, 2007

Stromtrooper Attendance List:

SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!
TrainD57 - Will be there, hopefully with some other E-PA troopers, et. al. in tow
TopDog – Planning on attending
Ogre_FL - Count him in!
HandyHiker - Planning to attend. 90% sure
Gary - I'll be there!!
JKnowledge - 75% chance of being there for now

[SCraig]

as you know surely better the USA than I, would you please check if I can include this rally in my 2 weeks there?

Don't see why not. Tellico Plains, TN is in the eastern part of the USA.
http://www.craigcentral.com/bikes/images/tellico.jpg

There are several interstate highways close by so it should be relatively easy for you to reach from the eastern side of the country. I don't know what airport you will be flying in to, but there are numerous smaller airlines that serve the eastern part of the country. I'm sure that regardless of where you enter the USA we can find someone to get you there.

Let me know what other information you need and I'll get it for you.

[Gary]

Just PM'ed SCRAIG to add me to the list, I'll be there. I'm planning on making the trip to the area a couple of times in 2007. Have a brother that lives in Cumming, Georgia, so I'll be coming back time after time I'm sure, once I get to ride it once. Looking forward to meeting all of ya'll. Not many Stroms in Arkansas down where I live......

[mokusbajusz]

Don't see why not. Tellico Plains, TN is in the eastern part of the USA.
There are several interstate highways close by so it should be relatively easy for you to reach from the eastern side of the country. I don't know what airport you will be flying in to, but there are numerous smaller airlines that serve the eastern part of the country. I'm sure that regardless of where you enter the USA we can find someone to get you there.

According to my initial plans I will land in Chicago. So riding South to Tellico Plains I could pick Howboucha up.;)
I would say count me in, but my chance is between 0-100% for the moment.

[rstms]

Planning on attending. Hope it's not too hot. All you knee draggers will have to wait for me at the rest stops!!!

[SCraig]

All you knee draggers will have to wait for me at the rest stops!!!
Ditto!

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[Fletchstrom]

Count me in. I'll be up there on the 30th & 1st.

[Tige]

Count me in. I'll probably be bringing a riding buddy on a strom as well.

Tige

[rbertalotto]

For those of you that want to attend the "Other V Strom Rally", it is in the same area, Iron Horse Motortcycle Resort, but on May 17-20. Much cooler and less traffic than on the 4th of July period.

http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=119973795348

I'm going to try and make both.................Can't get enough Smokie Mountain Madness!

[fl_strom]

I've been off running crazy lately with my employment.

Not much time to much of anything other than work! Not a great situation.

On the Cherohala Motorcycle Resort. When I called Mark back when I first posted this, he told me the weekend was free, that's exactly why I chose this particular weekend. He also told me at that time, that he wasn't going to start accepting reservations until after March.

I had to put this on the back burner for some time, but there was a whole lot of time to "Git-R-Done!"

I've already had a few volunteers up in the area scouting roads.

The reason I suggested this place is that we had a KLR650 rally up there in May of 2006 and we had such a good time, and a great turn out, that I thought y'all might also enjoy getting together.

I would like to see a picture like this, but with lots of Stroms!

[SCraig]

We've just been keeping things warm until you came back ;)

Here's the list so far:
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!
TrainD57 - Will be there, hopefully with some other E-PA troopers, et. al. in tow
TopDog – Planning on attending
Ogre_FL – Count him in!
Gary – I'll be there!! Have already put my vacation time down!!
JKnowledge - 75% chance of being there for now.
Mokusbajusz – Hoping he can make it!
RSTMS - Planning on attending.
Fletchstrom - Count me in. I'll be up there on the 30th & 1st.
Tige - Count me in. I'll probably be bringing a riding buddy on a strom as well.
Rbertalotto - I'm going to try and make both

With you that's 15 and if I counted right there are 36 KLR's in your photo so we've got a way to go. Six months to get there though.

[fl_strom]

SCraig,

There were 50 plus KLRs at the event, not all of them stayed around for the photo. We recently had another "gathering" up in Pisgah and had over 60 riders show up. Next month we're having another rally, this time near Tallahassee. I'm hoping for another 50 to 60 folks. It sure is nice to see a line of KLRs running through the woods or riding a road to a restaurant for a meal.

The same thing can happen up at Cherohala. There's a lot of roads that the V-Strom can easily handle - gravel roads - that made for a super ride. Just take your time and you can easily traverse roads like Tatum Gap Road, aka "The Dirt Dragon" on your way over to Deal's Gap, aka "The Dragon" for a fun ride. Then come back along the Cherohala Skyway. A day's riding does not get much better than that!

A veritable Strom experience. Perhaps a chance for "Double Dragon Slayer" stickers?

[SCraig]

There were 50 plus KLRs at the event, not all of them stayed around for the photo. We recently had another "gathering" up in Pisgah and had over 60 riders show up. Next month we're having another rally, this time near Tallahassee. I'm hoping for another 50 to 60 folks. It sure is nice to see a line of KLRs running through the woods or riding a road to a restaurant for a meal.

That's a BUNCH of KLR's! It would really be nice to see a line of V-Stroms that big ;)

Personally I'm really looking forward to it. I've been in that part of the state many times, just never on a bike. As kids we used to go to Cherokee, NC via Gatlinburg, TN nearly every fall since that was always one of my mother's favorite places to visit. The riding should be great and I'm ready to go!

Stromette has gotten me hooked on collecting these National Park Passport Stamps, and I've already planned my route around collecting 8 of them in that area. So far my trip will be a bit over 1,000 miles and it's less than 200 from here to Tellico Plains ;)

[fl_strom]

Stromette has gotten me hooked on collecting these National Park Passport Stamps, and I've already planned my route around collecting 8 of them in that area. So far my trip will be a bit over 1,000 miles and it's less than 200 from here to Tellico Plains ;)




You might have the same problem with you bike! Sure does sound so!

On mine, while I only live 30 miles from work, there are days when the odometer has a lot more miles on it then that! And it seems to take forever to get home! I've even had to stop for gas!

Must be a bug or some other malady! Ya' think?

[coonass]

Works for me I will put it on the calander.

[Tige]

That's a BUNCH of KLR's! It would really be nice to see a line of V-Stroms that big ;)

Personally I'm really looking forward to it. I've been in that part of the state many times, just never on a bike. As kids we used to go to Cherokee, NC via Gatlinburg, TN nearly every fall since that was always one of my mother's favorite places to visit. The riding should be great and I'm ready to go!

Stromette has gotten me hooked on collecting these National Park Passport Stamps, and I've already planned my route around collecting 8 of them in that area. So far my trip will be a bit over 1,000 miles and it's less than 200 from here to Tellico Plains ;)

I started doing this when I went out west - got Badlands, Devil's Tower, Yellowstone, and Glacier NP in one trip. Where do you plan on getting them from on this trip?

Tige

[mokusbajusz]

There was some idea to make a sticker for the fest.
That time I have made a not too fancy logo :oops: , which I don't like anymore, thus I made a new one.

My new creation's features:

based on the flag of Tennessee
includes the map of Monroe county
the twisty road is a stylized "S" letter and points to the place where Tellico Plains is located (at least I hope)
"S" is a nice letter, 'cause it can be read from both direction...
all the V-Strom colors are represented by the text "Stromtrooper.com"Let me know what is wrong or what changes you do suggest.

[NoVA-Strom]

Looks great, but I would recommend that you change the "co" in the .com to something other than red. Not enough contrast to see it well like the other lettering.

[mokusbajusz]

Looks great, but I would recommend that you change the "co" in the .com to something other than red.
I cannot. Those VERY fast red Strom owners would surely kill me! :D
Not enough contrast to see it well like the other lettering.
How about the v2?


white outline for colored text for better visibility of RED letters
Larger letters for "Tennessee 2007"
no transparency on flag

[aps45819]

Definatly going. Going to stay with a buddy in Maryville TN

[SmkyMtnVStrom]

Sorry, but I have been out of pocket for the past 3 months due to work. If there is anything I can do to help get ahold of me through PM and I will do what I can. I am only 30 minutes up the road from Tellico Plains in Maryville. I also have a double enclosed motorcycle trailer if anyone has any trouble on the way here or while they are here.

Scott, you have my number.

It is good to be back.

[SmkyMtnVStrom]

mokusbajusz, the newest logo looks great. Hope you can make it to the event.

[SCraig]

Robert, glad to see you back, buddy. It has been a while.

Here is an updated list. Most of them have sent me a PM, a few others I gleaned from the last couple of pages. Hope everyone can make it.

Springtime Strom-Fest - Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Cherohala Motorcycle Resort (http://cycleresort.com/)
232 Reliance Road
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
423-253-6544
June 29th thru July 2nd, 2007

Stromtrooper Attendance List:

Fl_strom - Organizer
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!
TrainD57 - Will be there, hopefully with some other E-PA troopers, et. al. in tow
TopDog – Planning on attending
Ogre_FL – Count him in!
Gary – I'll be there!! Have already put my vacation time down!!
JKnowledge - 75% chance of being there for now.
Mokusbajusz – Hoping he can make it!
RSTMS - Planning on attending.
Fletchstrom - Count me in. I'll be up there on the 30th & 1st.
Tige - Count me in. I'll probably be bringing a riding buddy on a strom as well.
Rbertalotto - I'm going to try and make both
BigB – Pretty sure he can be there
aps45819 – Definitely going
SmkyMtnVStrom – Will be there

Everyone keep in mind that I'm not the organizer for this event, I don't make the reservations, or anything else. I'm just the guy who volunteered to try and keep a current list of who is attending.

[coop74]

I really look forward to attending. I am new to the Vstrom world. As a way of a little intro I was looking for a bike to go to Alaska on and did not want beat up my K1200RS.

I looked at all of the Adventure touring bikes and choose a Vstrom 1K. To be honest i was considering it as a disposable bike for the trip. In just a short 1k miles in the last few weeks I have discovered a great motorcycle that is on par with K12 for sheer fun factor. It surely does not have the K12 motor or brakes but in it's own way it brings on loads of smiles. It has replaced the K12 as my commuter bike. Noting like 30 minutes of fun to start and finish your day.

I even took it to Deals Gap as well as the dirt roads that surround it. That is something i could never do on the K12.

I really look forward to meeting more Vstrom riders and sharing your wealth of knowledge of a bike i will never consider disposable again.

So in closing, i count the minutes till I can meet your guys (and gals if there are any)

Coop

[VStromtotheMAX]

Please add me to the list.
I live in Dandridge TN near Sevierville TN, so this isn't far away but I will have to ride home everyday.
I have a good relationship with the Kodak Tn Suzuki shop. Do you want me to bring this to their attention?


jh

[fl_strom]

Sorry, but work is just hammering me again. Been working 7 day work weeks and that is not fun. Necessary, but evil!

Talked with the owners of Cherohala Motorcycle Resort and they are looking forward to our arrival in June.

There are so many great roads to ride up there, both gravel and paved that it is kind of hard to choose one over the other.

I'm looking forward to seeing this get just a bit bigger after the first year. I have been up in that area with a bunch of KLR650 riders and we have had a ball. We stayed at Cherohala Motorcycle Resort the last time and were treated very, very good.

My calendar is marked, my vacation will let me make the trip and my cellphone will be turned off during that time.

Once again, sorry about not getting more out, but the work has been very heavy lately.

[Big B]

What about a "bathhouse" for us to use? I see nothing listed on the site, and I was just wondering. I know that the Ironhorse moto resort has pretty much everything that you could ever need. The other Strom rally is going to be over there, and it seems like it has the better set up. I could be wrong however, maybe their website just shows more?

[SCraig]

What about a "bathhouse" for us to use?
Not to fear! It's June / July in Tennessee. It will be so muggy you'll think you just had a bath. Besides, the afternoon thundershowers will keep you squeaky clean :D

[Ogre_FL]

They have very nice bath facilities. Look under description & rates on their site.

[fl_strom]

What about a "bathhouse" for us to use? I see nothing listed on the site, and I was just wondering. I know that the Ironhorse moto resort has pretty much everything that you could ever need. The other Strom rally is going to be over there, and it seems like it has the better set up. I could be wrong however, maybe their website just shows more?


Big B,

Hey, I thought you were "adventurous"? Doesn't that mean "going without a bath on occasion"? If you really need to take a bath, there is a cold water creek that runs along the side of the property! Just feel free to make yourself at home.

Seriously though, I have already stayed there and know that they have 4 full baths on the back of the pavillion. There is a shower, sink and toilet in each of the 4 rooms. We had a crowd up there in May with almost 60 folks and we never had a problem.

I fully understand your concerns, however I think once you've been there, you will agree with me, it's a very nice place!

Remember, you find the nicest people on V-Stroms!

[Big B]

Big B,

Hey, I thought you were "adventurous"? Doesn't that mean "going without a bath on occasion"? If you really need to take a bath, there is a cold water creek that runs along the side of the property! Just feel free to make yourself at home.

Seriously though, I have already stayed there and know that they have 4 full baths on the back of the pavillion. There is a shower, sink and toilet in each of the 4 rooms. We had a crowd up there in May with almost 60 folks and we never had a problem.

I fully understand your concerns, however I think once you've been there, you will agree with me, it's a very nice place!

Remember, you find the nicest people on V-Stroms!

Oh I am plenty adventurous...and I was already scouting out that creek!:mrgreen: It is going to be pretty hot, and we all are gonna be nice and stinky. It might be kinda like "Survivor Tellico Plains". I'll take at least "1" shower for the weekend, and maybe a rinse off in the creek.

What are the moto campers? I was debating renting a tent/equip, but may consider other options too. I have a tent and all the goodies, but may just use their's instead.

Later,

BB

[Big B]

Robert, glad to see you back, buddy. It has been a while.

Here is an updated list. Most of them have sent me a PM, a few others I gleaned from the last couple of pages. Hope everyone can make it.

Springtime Strom-Fest - Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Cherohala Motorcycle Resort (http://cycleresort.com/)
232 Reliance Road
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
423-253-6544
June 29th thru July 2nd, 2007

Stromtrooper Attendance List:

Fl_strom - Organizer
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!
TrainD57 - Will be there, hopefully with some other E-PA troopers, et. al. in tow
TopDog – Planning on attending
Ogre_FL – Count him in!
Gary – I'll be there!! Have already put my vacation time down!!
JKnowledge - 75% chance of being there for now.
Mokusbajusz – Hoping he can make it!
RSTMS - Planning on attending.
Fletchstrom - Count me in. I'll be up there on the 30th & 1st.
Tige - Count me in. I'll probably be bringing a riding buddy on a strom as well.
Rbertalotto - I'm going to try and make both
BigB – Pretty sure he can be there
aps45819 – Definitely going
SmkyMtnVStrom – Will be there

Everyone keep in mind that I'm not the organizer for this event, I don't make the reservations, or anything else. I'm just the guy who volunteered to try and keep a current list of who is attending.

I don't see Howboucha "Brendan" on the list. I saw an earlier posting that said to count him in!

[SCraig]

I don't see Howboucha "Brendan" on the list. I saw an earlier posting that said to count him in!I didn't go back through all the pages of this post to see who was going to be there, although I probably should to make the list more complete. These are just the ones that sent me a PM or posted something about being there since I Started keeping the list up. If I missed some I apologize, chalk it up to being lazy ;) Heck, looking back just one page I see that I missed "coop74".

[commutr]

I didn't go back through all the pages of this post to see who was going to be there, although I probably should to make the list more complete. These are just the ones that sent me a PM or posted something about being there since I Started keeping the list up. If I missed some I apologize, chalk it up to being lazy ;) Heck, looking back just one page I see that I missed "coop74".

I'm in. I'll also follow with a PM. Anyway we can parlay some t-shirt money to Brendan? BTW, I'm also in for a shirt and/or any stickers that may or may not be made :)

[fl_strom]

I was just talking with Renee of Cherohala Motorcycle Resort. We're inked in for the weekend and she will be taking reservations.

Jump in and let her have your information.

Gotta go - super busy at this time.

[mokusbajusz]

I'm in. I'll also follow with a PM.

I suggest whoever is posting to participate should add him/herself to the end of the list and include it in the post like this:

Springtime Strom-Fest - Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Cherohala Motorcycle Resort (http://cycleresort.com/)
232 Reliance Road
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
423-253-6544
June 29th thru July 2nd, 2007

Stromtrooper Attendance List:

Fl_strom - Organizer
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!
TrainD57 - Will be there, hopefully with some other E-PA troopers, et. al. in tow
TopDog – Planning on attending
Ogre_FL – Count him in!
Gary – I'll be there!! Have already put my vacation time down!!
JKnowledge - 75% chance of being there for now.
Mokusbajusz – Hoping he can make it!
RSTMS - Planning on attending.
Fletchstrom - Count me in. I'll be up there on the 30th & 1st.
Tige - Count me in. I'll probably be bringing a riding buddy on a strom as well.
Rbertalotto - I'm going to try and make both
BigB – Pretty sure he can be there
aps45819 – Definitely going
SmkyMtnVStrom – Will be there
coop74 - I really look forward to attending.
bajjer31 - I'm in.

[commutr]

Do we not have to call for reservations if we are tent camping? Here's FYI for those that are interested in cabins:

Reserve or Cancel reservations by phone only 423-253-6544
Two night minimum for weekends and holidays.
Reservations are not required for tent camping, however if you have a larger group please let us know in advance.
We accept Visa & MC to reserve cabins or you may send a deposit equal to one nights stay per cabin.

Camp Cabin: Sleeps two, full size or twin beds, single occupancy $40.00, double occupancy $50. Rate include taxes.
Cycle Campers: $12.00 per person, plus $3.00 for electricity per stay. Rate include taxes.
Tent Camping: Open camping on the lawn and along the creek. $12.00 per person. Rate includes taxes.

[Inverted1]

Good suggestion on the list...

Count me in...!

Stromtrooper Attendance List:

Fl_strom - Organizer
SCraig – Will be there for certain
GeoBiker – On his calendar & hopes to be there
MightyShep – Count him in!
Stromette – Will be there if she isn't in Alaska!
TrainD57 - Will be there, hopefully with some other E-PA troopers, et. al. in tow
TopDog – Planning on attending
Ogre_FL – Count him in!
Gary – I'll be there!! Have already put my vacation time down!!
JKnowledge - 75% chance of being there for now.
Mokusbajusz – Hoping he can make it!
RSTMS - Planning on attending.
Fletchstrom - Count me in. I'll be up there on the 30th & 1st.
Tige - Count me in. I'll probably be bringing a riding buddy on a strom as well.
Rbertalotto - I'm going to try and make both
BigB – Pretty sure he can be there
aps45819 – Definitely going
SmkyMtnVStrom – Will be there
coop74 - I really look forward to attending.
bajjer31 - I'm in.
inverted1 - chance of attending = 100% - (impact value of unforeseen conflict * .0001)

[fl_strom]

I'm am still trying to attend, if possible.

The reason I am saying this is there is a job opportunity that might just present itself in the next several weeks. If that happens, I'll be the new guy with no time off. I might be able to, I might not be able to wangle some time off.

To ensure that this event goes on without a hitch, is there someone up in that area that would step in and take the lead?

It would be greatly appreciated.

[Tige]

I'm am still trying to attend, if possible.

The reason I am saying this is there is a job opportunity that might just present itself in the next several weeks. If that happens, I'll be the new guy with no time off. I might be able to, I might not be able to wangle some time off.

To ensure that this event goes on without a hitch, is there someone up in that area that would step in and take the lead?

It would be greatly appreciated.

I told you when you were starting to put this together that I would help out in any way that I could. That still stands. If you need someone to take over, give me the info and I'll take it from there.

Tige

[fl_strom]

Tige,

Consider yourself in charge.

Basically it's a very simple task. The resort is already arranged - I just posted the phone numbers.

Those coming will make their own reservations. You don't need to collect anything ot be responsible for any of that.

Just get with a few of the folks there, put some routes together then stand back and let everyone enjoy themselves.

Thanks for bellying up to the bar.

[SCraig]

They are accepting reservations now, and my reservations are made. I'll be there 6/29 through 7/1. They don't have a lot of cabins so those who want them need to get on the stick now.


*** WE MAY HAVE A PROBLEM ***
Renee at Cherohala Cycle Resort just called me back and said that they have a small group scheduled for that same weekend. She is emailing me some additional information but I haven't gotten it yet. They only have 7 cabins and this group has reserved some of them although most of them are supposed to leave on 6/30 (Saturday). I'll post more when I have it.

EDIT ...
Here is what I got from Renee ....

Thanks Scott,
I have rented out 3 cabins so far, yours is the 4th. That leaves 3 more. I'm sure some will be tent camping, so I will take cabin reservations as they come in. The last three cabins have two twin beds and can accomodate a third on a cot if needed.
Thanks,
Mark & Renee Braunschweig

[aps45819]

Just get with a few of the folks there, put some routes together then stand back and let everyone enjoy themselves.

Ride 1: the Cherohala Skyway loop.
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_loop.html

Ride 2: up the Dragon
Ride 3: down the Dragon
:lol:

[Tige]

I have an awesome dual sport ride that I'm sure all would love, if interested. Here is what I though:

Friday: assembly, meet and greet, individual rides. Evening campfire get together.

Saturday: Dual sport ride. This will take most of the day. I think the round trip total is like 150 miles, but much of it is gravel and/or mud.

Sunday: Dragon, Skyway, Foothills parkway, and whatever else we find.

I'm up for input from others.

TIge

[Tige]

Okay - I made my reservations - I'll be there Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

From Renee at Tellico Plains, there are 2 cabins left and plenty of tent camping. The other group is a Norton group, but she has only heard from 3 of them.

Renee would like a head count to know how many to expect if you are tent camping. Also, she said there is another campground down there that just opened and they have cabins as well. If there is going to be a large group of us, she will work with them to get everyone accomodations.

I'll go back through this thread tonight and PM everyone who said they were interested in coming. From that I'll get ahold of Renee and give her the details.

Look for more info later today.

Tige

[Tige]

Here's the reply I promised. I went through all posts and compiled a list of everyone who said they might or will be going:

Will Attend
Tige + friend
SCraig
Big B
IndyBob
SmkyMtnVStrom
bajjer31
Gary
Fletchstrom
VStromtotheMax
loblo
Mattman
OleGrumpy
traind57
GeoBiker
MightyShep
topdog
Ogre_FL
TrainD57
HandyHiker
Gary
rstms
coonass
aps45819
coop74
Howboucha
bajjer31
Inverted1

Maybe going
fl_strom
Yardsale308
Swedge
Stromette
JKnowledge
rbertalotto

For all who said they are going:
if you are planning on camping in a tent, PM me so I can get an idea of a number to tell Renee at the site. You don't need reservations - they would just like an idea on how many are coming.

Schedule
Friday (6/29/07)
15:00 - Meet and Greet @ Tellico Plains.
17:00 - Evening rides - undetermined.
Dark - Campfire get together

Saturday (6/30/07)
07:30 - Breakfast with the Troopers
09:00 - Dual Sport Ride (includes lunch in Robinsville, N.C.)
Dark - Campfire get together


Sunday (7/01/07
07:30 - Breakfast with the Troopers
08:30 - Group Fairwell and goodbyes.
09:00 - The Dragon, Foothills Parkway, Cherohalla Skyway rides

How does this sound to everyone?

Also, there were ideas of stickers and tshirts being discussed for the rally. Is this something that people are still wanting? If so, I'm willing to front the money to get them produced and delivered. I just need to know what we are wanting to do.

My inbox isn't full, so send me PMs or post to this thread and we will get this thing rolling. June will be here before we know it.

Cheers.

Tige

[traind57]

Tige, put me down for a campsite. TrainD57

[aps45819]

I've got a buddy that lives in Maryville TN, I'll be camping in his spare bedroom :lol:
Interesting story. He had been chatting up a girl on the internet and a couple of years ago he went to meet her IRL for the first time over the Thanksgiving weekend.
They got married that sunday.

[Tige]

For those that have indicated interest, I will be sending you a PM asking if you are going or not. I understand it is difficult to plan so far in advance.

For those that have already told me they are going, not PM for you!

Also, please let me know if you are tent camping, camping offsite, or making reservations for a cabin (2 left last I heard).

I'd also like input on the schedule. It currently does not include dinner/lunch (except for the Saturday ride).

Finally, is there a group consensus for Tshirts/stickers for this event? If so, I need to know ASAP so I can get that going.

Tige

[mokusbajusz]

Here's the reply I promised. I went through all posts and compiled a list of everyone who said they might or will be going:

Will Attend
...

Maybe going
...

:confused:
I'm missing.

Please consider me as "Maybe going". I still want to be there, and NOW it seems I can manage it.



For all who said they are going:

if you are planning on camping in a tent, PM me so I can get an idea of a number to tell Renee at the site. You don't need reservations - they would just like an idea on how many are coming.

I am planning camping in a tent.



Also, there were ideas of stickers and tshirts being discussed for the rally. Is this something that people are still wanting? If so, I'm willing to front the money to get them produced and delivered. I just need to know what we are wanting to do.

I like the idea of having shirts and stickers. Just to remember (if there is no other) here is my logo design for the happening:

http://www.dl650.fw.hu/images/tellico.jpg

[Tige]

:confused:
I'm missing.

Please consider me as "Maybe going". I still want to be there, and NOW it seems I can manage it.


I had no idea you were going to be able to come state-side. You are on the list! Hope to see you there.


I like the idea of having shirts and stickers. Just to remember (if there is no other) here is my logo design for the happening:


I like the design. If I get no other feedback on designs, this will be the one and I will contact you for the original image.

Tige

[VStromtotheMAX]

What route do you have in mind??
I'm located in Dandridge near Sevierville Tn, and will be traveling back and forth. It's about 2 hours over to there so I need to allow for time. But surely would like to see everyone.

[Tige]

This (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/other_dual_tathum.html) is the dual sport ride I would like to go on. I will probably end up cutting down some of it - as taking more than 5 people at one time on a moderately challenging dual sport requires alot of stopping for head checks.

I'll also be heading to the gap at least 2 times before the rally to ride the dual sport ride several times so I have the route memorized and scope it out for stopping points, etc.

I've done the afternoon section of this ride and it is a BLAST. The morning part can only be as much fun. The biggest issue is I will have to modify it a bit since we arn't starting at Tapico Lodge, but Tellico Plains.

For those that live in the general area, care to meet up on my practice weekends?

I'm sending out the PMs tomorrow - keep an eye on your inboxes!

Tige

[spongebob218]

Count me in. I'm about 90% sure I can make it. I need to make sure I can get those few days off from work. I'm going to see about getting some Stromtrooper patches made to bring with me.

[Big B]

Count me in. I'm about 90% sure I can make it. I need to make sure I can get those few days off from work. I'm going to see about getting some Stromtrooper patches made to bring with me.

You gonna hook up with me and ride down together? I'll be sure to bring the Gentleman Jack!;)

[Fourvalve]

I'll try to be there! I'm right in the middle of changing jobs, so schedualling is a little up in the air, but I will if I can.

Mike

[SCraig]

I'll be sure to bring the Gentleman Jack!;)You don't need to. Their distillery is just down the road in Lynchburg, TN. That's one thing we have plenty of around here.

Jack Daniels Distillery Tour (http://www.craigcentral.com/bikes/rides.asp#JD01) November 19, 2006.

More Photos (http://www.seizethejourney.com/rideinfo/jackdaniels.asp) on Stromette's web site.

OK, so it's a little more than "Just Down The Road". From Tellico Plains it's 157 miles but it is mostly interstate and the distillery tour is really interesting. No, they won't let you sample anything since they are in a "Dry" county.

http://www.craigcentral.com/bikes/images/lynchburg.jpg

[spongebob218]

You don't need to. Their distillery is just down the road in Lynchburg, TN. That's one thing we have plenty of around here...


No thanks, I had my fill in October. :mrgreen:

[Tige]

And Brendan's dogs had the rest.


Tige

[Big B]

And Brendan's dogs had the rest.


Tige


ROFALMAO!!!!!!:mrgreen: I think a few coyotes had a bit too.

[spongebob218]

ROFALMAO!!!!!!:mrgreen: I think a few coyotes had a bit too.

Mike had some problems with some "coyotes".

[Inverted1]

Coyotes are bad around certain parts of Indiana. They tend to congregate near campfires and do whatever they can to keep people from sleeping...

[Big B]

Coyotes are bad around certain parts of Indiana. They tend to congregate near campfires and do whatever they can to keep people from sleeping...


Right you are.......I also heard that they may be following us down to Tenn too.:mrgreen: You going?

[Inverted1]

Right you are.......I also heard that they may be following us down to Tenn too.:mrgreen: You going?

Yep, I'm going...! Looking forward to it!

[Fourvalve]

Yeah-those damn coyotes kept me awake at Brendan's last year...

[spongebob218]

:cry: I'm out. I REALLY want to go but I think thats why I shouldn't. Long story. Hopefully I can catch up with some of you guys elsewhere this summer. If we have another rally in Tenn. next year I will definitely make it. I will pull out all stops.

[Tige]

:cry: I'm out. I REALLY want to go but I think thats why I shouldn't. Long story. Hopefully I can't catch up with some of you guys elsewhere this summer. If we have another rally in Tenn. next year I will definitely make it. I will pull out all stops.

I'll make a note of it. Sorry we won't be seeing you. You're definately going to miss a NICE dual sport ride.

Tige

[Tige]

PMs went out last night. Thanks to those that have replied so far.

Some of you haven't indicated if tshirts and/or stickers are something you want. If not, that's fine. If so, speak up.

Thanks.

Tige

[commutr]

Good job on this Tige!

For the record:
I'm in (Fri - Sun)
Tent Camping
Yes: shirts & stickers
Whatever schedule you come up with is good for me!

Bill

[Fourvalve]

I'm a sticker kinda guy...

[Big B]

I'm a sticker kinda guy...


I'm a tshirt kind of guy........stickers go in the garage!!!! So.....does that mean your going Mike, and did you talk to my buddy about the powdercoating?

Sorry....didn't mean to hijack!:(

[SmkyMtnVStrom]

This (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/other_dual_tathum.html) is the dual sport ride I would like to go on. I will probably end up cutting down some of it - as taking more than 5 people at one time on a moderately challenging dual sport requires alot of stopping for head checks.

I'll also be heading to the gap at least 2 times before the rally to ride the dual sport ride several times so I have the route memorized and scope it out for stopping points, etc.

I've done the afternoon section of this ride and it is a BLAST. The morning part can only be as much fun. The biggest issue is I will have to modify it a bit since we arn't starting at Tapico Lodge, but Tellico Plains.

For those that live in the general area, care to meet up on my practice weekends?

I'm sending out the PMs tomorrow - keep an eye on your inboxes!

Tige

Tige, Let me know when you are coming down and I will try to work it out to join you. My schedule rotates so it just depends on when you are coming.

[Tige]

SmkyMtnVStrom - I'll give you call when the time gets closer. Probably sometime in early April if I can swing it with the weather.

I figure once in April and maybe 2X in May. Perhaps another quite trip down in June before the rally.

I LOVE the fact that I have an excuse to ride down there several time. My wfe just looked at me like I was nuts when I said I would have to make quick runs down there a couple of times before the rally. I think she can see the real motivation behind my ruse.

Tige

[Tige]

A quick update by the numbers:

32 People on the list as either maybe going or going.
14 haven't responded to my PM (you know who you are!).
15 Confirmed they are going.
3 Maybes.

13 people indicated interest in tshirts &/or stickers. I'm investigating to see how much it will be to have them made.

I was thinking stromtrooper on the left breast area and the logo (http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=337&d=1167472764) on the back.

Stickers would be the same logo.

Tige

[aps45819]

This (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/other_dual_tathum.html) is the dual sport ride I would like to go on.

That looks perfect for the Vs.
(and those of us with no dirt bike experience)


If anyone is interested, I plan on riding the Blue Ridge Parkway all the way from Wanesboro VA to Cherokee NC. Leaving the morning of 6/28 and overnighting at Medows of Dan VA. then on to NC the next day. If anybody want's to hook up along the way, let me know.

[Tige]

That looks perfect for the Vs.
(and those of us with no dirt bike experience)


There is one section I think might cause a problem. It is an awesome section to ride, about 20 degrees downhill, washed out road. There are tight switchbacks that require good rear breaking. Additionally, we will have to spread out to ensure people don't slam into each other.

With all of the issues on that section, it is a beautiful sight, as you are up in the mountains and can see for miles.

I'm really looking forward to it.

Tige

[Tige]

I have received several replies to my PMs. Thanks to everyone who responded. I'm still waiting to hear from some of you.

I may be heading down to the area on the first weekend of April. If that works out, anyone want to meet up and scope out the area for the dual sport ride?

PM me if interested.

Tige

[coop74]

Let me know and maybe we can get together. If you dont mind another brand of bike leading you I have a friend from the ADV forum that is an expert in this area for all the dirt trails....

Let me know, PM me and i will send you my cell number and we can talk this up.

Coop

[Tige]

Heading down to check out the dual sport route this weekend. So far, looks like the following people are going to met up:

coop74
SmkyMtnVStrom
JohnnyRep

If anyone else is interested in hooking up with us, we'll be at the Microtel INN at 09:00 on Saturday (4/21/07). Give me a PM and I'll shoot your my cell number if meeting up.

Tige

[mokusbajusz]

Tige, and all the participants!

I thought it makes sense to collect photos about this event, thus I have set up a Picasa web Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/tellicoplains

It is public: I mean the album is open not only for viewing but for uploading pics related to this get together by all of us who will attend.
Use it to store and link pics here (I will post a "how to" later).

First albums I've uploaded:

Ogre_FL's pics found in this thread
Maps
Pics on the Cherohala Motorcycle Resort and Motorcycle Campground and
my logo design.


Tige and the fellows who explored the area already could post some new pics now.

To upload photos
Once you clicked on the above link, you can sign in.
Email: tellicoplains@gmail.com
Password: I will send it via PM to all on the list below, so check your inbox

Will Attend
Tige + friend
SCraig
Big B
IndyBob
SmkyMtnVStrom
Fletchstrom
VStromtotheMax
loblo
Mattman
OleGrumpy
GeoBiker
MightyShep
topdog
Ogre_FL
TrainD57
HandyHiker
Gary
rstms
coonass
aps45819
coop74
Howboucha
bajjer31
Inverted1

Maybe going
fl_strom
Yardsale308
Swedge
Stromette
JKnowledge
rbertalotto
mokusbajusz

[Tige]

I rode down this past weekend to the Gap area and did a scouting ride of the dual sport adventure I said I wanted to take. After riding the first half, I determined there was no way I could get 20 people through the ride in the amount of daylight available.

I'm trying to come up with a different dual sport ride now. Its a difficult thing to come up with a ride that everyone can enjoy, no one gets hurt, and still challenging enough to be fun. I will be returning to the Gap area in May sometime to remap a ride out before the June get together. Anyone that has suggestions on the route, I've open.

Tige

[mokusbajusz]

I rode down this past weekend to the Gap area and did a scouting ride of the dual sport adventure I said I wanted to take.
Tige

Did you make some shots to upload to the Tellico Album? ;)

[Tige]

Did you make some shots to upload to the Tellico Album? ;)

Sadly, I didn't. Honestly, I'm a horrible photographer. When on a ride, I always forget to take pictures. Generally, its cause I'm having too much fun on the ride.

Tige

[scootertrash]

Is this Marty off the ole KLR site?

Anyway, I went to a KLR rally last year at this site and it was a blast. Good people, good roads, and good times. I just got back from that area about three weeks ago and I am already itching for another long ride. And this looks doable.

Tige,

Consider yourself in charge.

Basically it's a very simple task. The resort is already arranged - I just posted the phone numbers.

Those coming will make their own reservations. You don't need to collect anything ot be responsible for any of that.

Just get with a few of the folks there, put some routes together then stand back and let everyone enjoy themselves.

Thanks for bellying up to the bar.

[fl_strom]

Scootertrash,

How are you doing?

Yep, it's one and the same.

I know how much fun Tour de Tellico was last year and that's why I proposed this trip. The riding up there is very Strom friendly.

I hope I can get the employment situation straight so I can ride up and join y'all for the event.

[scootertrash]

fl_strom,

Yeah that was some fun, I just got back from there about 3 weeks ago. Kept the shiney side up this time. Don't want to re-create that lil low side I had on the KLR at the Gap....lol. However the Wee is more street oriented but I don't try to push it to much. Hope everything pans out for you to make it, if all goes well down here I might take alittle ride up there and be sociable.

scootertrash aka craftkr aka Kevin

Scootertrash,

How are you doing?

Yep, it's one and the same.

I know how much fun Tour de Tellico was last year and that's why I proposed this trip. The riding up there is very Strom friendly.

I hope I can get the employment situation straight so I can ride up and join y'all for the event.

[msheron]

Isn't that near Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort for Tail Of The Dragon? I have ridden the tail and love it. You guys will too if you take on that ride. Good luck.

[scootertrash]

The Cherahala Motorcycle resort is in Tellico Plains TN, just a short but really nice ride on the Cherahala Skyway and then a few miles up and you will be at Deals Gap. I like the Cherahala more than the gap, the long sweepers are more enjoyable and you get allot of good views on the skyway. Not to mention near Tellico there some good gravel and or primative roads. Plus that area is just beutiful to me. I am going to try and make this.

Isn't that near Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort for Tail Of The Dragon? I have ridden the tail and love it. You guys will too if you take on that ride. Good luck.

[mokusbajusz]

OK, fellows, let's play a bit!

Now it seems I will also attending this event, and I've already got a reservation for a cabin not too far from Cherohala Motorcycle Resort thanks to the Mystery Stromer!

Guess, who is he/she?

Rules:

You got 1 week from now to guess.
Only one tip/member allowed a week.
I will only reply on your tips next Thursday.
The winner will be the one with the correct answer (nickname) posted first.
The fellow who will figure out who is that guy/gal, will be prized with a quality t-shirt with a logo of V-Strom Club Hungary.
After 1 week without correct name in the 2nd round I will post a hint, but then the prize will change to a less valuable thing (I need to figure it out yet) too. And so on till I reveal his/her identity. If this will happen you will still be able to shake his/her hand, which is also a great prize!

[Fourvalve]

...Stromette?

[MightyShep]

MonkeyGrass, of course!

[water warrior]

Oh goodie, love a mystery. And need a T-shirt. From said list of attendees I would have to consider SmokyMntnStrom(hope that's right).Did I win....did I win....did I win ???

[Big B]

I vote SCRAIG.

[scootertrash]

What in the sam hell are you talking about? Maybe I just dont' have a clue... no I know I don't have a clue. But can I Get alittle clarification on this?


OK, fellows, let's play a bit!

Now it seems I will also attending this event, and I've already got a reservation for a cabin not too far from Cherohala Motorcycle Resort thanks to a Stromtrooper!

Guess, who is he/she?

Rules:

You got 1 week from now to post a tip.
Only one tip allowed a week.
I will only reply on your tips next Thursday.
The winner will be the one with the correct answer (nickname) posted first.
The fellow who will figure out who is that guy/gal, will be prized with a quality t-shirt with a logo of V-Strom Club Hungary.
After 1 week without correct name I will post a hint, but then the prize will change to a less valuable thing (I need to figure it out yet) too. And so on till I reveal his/her identity. If this will happen you will still be able to shake his/her hand, which is also a great prize!

[water warrior]

Scooter.............SquirrelStash is having some fun and offering up a prize if we can guess who the Mystery Stromer is. No doubt somebody attending or living in the area.
SquirrelStash, do I get a second guess and a third guess and a fourth guess ??

[SCraig]

I vote SCRAIG.
Sorry, Brian, not me.

[mokusbajusz]

SquirrelStash, do I get a second guess and a third guess and a fourth guess ??

ww, you didn't read carefully the Rules! :???:

Again:
One guess/round only!
A round lasts 1 week. If no correct answer then comes a new round. In the new round everybody can guess again, but only one is allowed!

So you get a second guess but only if there will be a new round. ;)

I steal your name: the Mystery Stromer.
I like it.

[Fourvalve]

Are we going to need individual reservations at Cherohala or is it a group reservation???

[mokusbajusz]

Ooops, I forget to post on Thursday...:oops:

... that nobody made out who the Mystery Stromer could be.

Wrong tips so far:


Stromette
MonkeyGrass
SmokyMntnStrom
SCraig


Today starts the 2nd round of TelliContest.

For Rules click here (http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showpost.php?p=101765&postcount=139).

The hint (besides the wrong tips) is that the Mystery Stromer

rides a V-Strom (isn't that helpful? :-D )
ok, that's actually a wee
drives a 2003 Ford Taurus with a Duratec V6, aaaaaand
is male


That's all for now. According to the rules prize changed to a sticker with our V-Strom Club Hungary logo.

[Fourvalve]

(Raises his hand) It's not me!

[jackpiner57]

Put me in for a definite maybe.:D

I would like to do this one.

[water warrior]

Interesting hints about the car. Are you sure you haven't been to America before ?? Gotta think about my next guess.

[VtSTROM-K5]

I think it's Brendan ( Howboutcha) ....am i right???:-D

[VtSTROM-K5]

Put me in for a definite maybe.:D

I would like to do this one.

I too would like to attend if possible. I need to see about something first.:(
:cool:

[water warrior]

And to further the quest for the Mystery Stromer, my next guess is "aceboxer".

[Howboucha]

Not I Popeye!
BTW, I am still not sure if I am going to make it yet, but I hope I can.
B.K.

[mokusbajusz]

Not I Popeye!
BTW, I am still not sure if I am going to make it yet, but I hope I can.
B.K.

Brendan, you simply cannot miss it!
You are one of the few reasons because of I decided to visit the US!

[mokusbajusz]

Wrong tips so far:


Stromette
MonkeyGrass
SmokyMntnStrom
SCraig
Fourvalve
Howboucha
aceboxer


New hints:

the Mystery Stromer has got a girlfriend, who has a Suzuki as well
he lives on the NorthWest of North America
and belongs to the talkative Stromtroopers


Prize: a beer at a bar in Tellico Plains

PLease note this is the last round, TelliContest will be closed next Sunday!

Good guessing! :D

[mokusbajusz]

Four days since the new hints, (which btw makes your job quite easy) and no guessing. :???:

Nobody likes beer?

Everybody can guess again, rules don't say that if you already guessed in one of the previous rounds you cannot post again!

C'mon it's free and needs only a nickname to type!

[water warrior]

Been out riding with Lynda so much lately I haven't had time to guess. Gotta work on that.

[mokusbajusz]

Last chance!

Since I will be off from the PC (maybe a short ride also) for 3 days you got one extra day (Monday) for guessing.

C'mon lazy gang, jump in! :-D

[water warrior]

If I guess correctly, who will drink the beer for me ?? I know you can't deliver and anyway, I have plans to be out of town at the end of June.

[jackpiner57]

OK, I added myself to the list. I gotta buy an evaporative cooling vest for this one.:D



Will Attend
Tige + friend
SCraig
Big B
IndyBob
SmkyMtnVStrom
Fletchstrom
VStromtotheMax
loblo
Mattman
OleGrumpy
GeoBiker
MightyShep
topdog
Ogre_FL
TrainD57
HandyHiker
Gary
rstms
coonass
aps45819
coop74
Howboucha
bajjer31
Inverted1
jackpiner57

Maybe going
fl_strom
Yardsale308
Swedge
Stromette
JKnowledge
rbertalotto
mokusbajusz

[JGL351]

Hi Tige
I just finished checking the July plans with " she who must be obeyed" and I am good to go for the Strom meet. I will be comming down from Toronto Ontario with camping gear. I will be leaving here Thursday afternoon and should arrive there by the scenic route late Friday afternoon. I would like a T-shirt (size Large) if they are available.

See you there
JGL351

[Tige]

Update.

Here is the list of those I have as going:

aps45819
bajjer31
coop74
Eli Elliott
FireDog45
Gary
GeoBiker
Inverted1
Jackpiner57
JGL351
loblo
MightyShep
Ogre_FL
SCraig
SmkyMtnVStrom
Tige Chastain
traind57
VStromtotheMax
Kap
Big B
Fletchstrom
Howboucha
Mokusbajusz
fl_strom

Those who said they might attend:

FourValve
Howboucha
mokusbajusz
fl_strom
JKnowledge
Stromette
Swedge
Yardsale308


And those I haven't heard either way:

coonass
Mattman
OleGrumpy
rstms
topdog

If I missed anyone, please let me know.

June 8-9th I'll be in Tellico Plains scouting a new route as a possibility for the Dual Sport ride on Saturday. If anyone wishes to join me, give me a PM shout. I've looked into the t-shirt issue and it was going to be about $400 (9$9.50/shirt) for me to get them made due to the 5 color design. Anyone that has the ability to find something cheaper and wants to take on the task is welcome to do so.

Any other questions, give me a shout.

Tige

[mokusbajusz]

Update.

Here is the list of those I have as going:

aps45819
bajjer31
coop74
Eli Elliott
FireDog45
Gary
GeoBiker
Inverted1
Jackpiner57
JGL351
loblo
MightyShep
Ogre_FL
SCraig
SmkyMtnVStrom
Tige Chastain
traind57
VStromtotheMax
Kap
Big B
Fletchstrom
Howboucha
fl_strom

Those who said they might attend:

FourValve
Howboucha
mokusbajusz
fl_strom
JKnowledge
Stromette
Swedge
Yardsale308


And those I haven't heard either way:

coonass
Mattman
OleGrumpy
rstms
topdog

If I missed anyone, please let me know.

June 8-9th I'll be in Tellico Plains scouting a new route as a possibility for the Dual Sport ride on Saturday. If anyone wishes to join me, give me a PM shout. I've looked into the t-shirt issue and it was going to be about $400 (9$9.50/shirt) for me to get them made due to the 5 color design. Anyone that has the ability to find something cheaper and wants to take on the task is welcome to do so.

Any other questions, give me a shout.

Tige

Don't forget your camera (to update the Tellico Album ;) )

Up to 10$ is ok for me for a shirt.

...and corrected your list as my name appeared in 2 groups (as still does Brendan's name, but I don't know how is it going with him)

[SCraig]

Stromette won't be there. Her plans changed and she will already be on the way to Alaska.

[MonkeyGrass]

Yo Tige!

I'm not on either list :( And I am cleared for the whole weekend. Put me down as a definite!!

[Tige]

Yo Tige!

I'm not on either list :( And I am cleared for the whole weekend. Put me down as a definite!!

Done.

Tige

[water warrior]

Tige, do you have a large t-shirt for the Mystery Stromer ?? I will buy it. If he/she needs a different size he/she will have to speak up. If not it is mine.

[mokusbajusz]

I've pushed a name one section up:

aps45819
bajjer31
coop74
Eli Elliott
FireDog45
Gary
GeoBiker
Inverted1
Jackpiner57
JGL351
loblo
MightyShep
Ogre_FL
SCraig
SmkyMtnVStrom
Tige Chastain
traind57
VStromtotheMax
Kap
Big B
Fletchstrom
mokusbajusz
MONKEYGRASS


Those who said they might attend:

FourValve
Howboucha
fl_strom
JKnowledge
Stromette
Swedge
Yardsale308


And those Tige hasn't heard either way:

coonass
Mattman
OleGrumpy
rstms
topdog

[MonkeyGrass]

Mokus you hurt my feelings! I am not on your list :(

[KAP]

Balazs

If you are staying at Hunt's, I'll see you there. We will be in thursday afternoon.

Kyle

[Big B]

I've pushed a name one section up:

aps45819
bajjer31
coop74
Eli Elliott
FireDog45
Gary
GeoBiker
Inverted1
Jackpiner57
JGL351
loblo
MightyShep
Ogre_FL
SCraig
SmkyMtnVStrom
Tige Chastain
traind57
VStromtotheMax
Kap
Big B
Fletchstrom
mokusbajusz
MONKEYGRASS


Those who said they might attend:

FourValve
Howboucha
fl_strom
JKnowledge
Stromette
Swedge
Yardsale308


And those Tige hasn't heard either way:

coonass
Mattman
OleGrumpy
rstms
topdog

There...I fixed it.;)

[MightyShep]

Hey Guy's

SCraig asked me to bring a Stromtrooper hat with me to the rally for him and I was wondering how many others want one?

Shep

[FireDog45]

I just noticed I was on the "definite" list and wanted to let you know I should be on the "definite maybe" list. I still have to work out the work thing (and the tent thing...), but I do have permission from the SO so I at least have that going for me...

Since I'm still in Fla it's time to go make another daiquiri (The way Hemmingway intended not the slushy kind ;) ).

[SCraig]

Hey Guy's

SCraig asked me to bring a Stromtrooper hat with me to the rally for him and I was wondering how many others want one?
ME ME ME ME ME ME ... Oh, wait, you said Other guys ;)

[JGL351]

Hey Guy's

SCraig asked me to bring a Stromtrooper hat with me to the rally for him and I was wondering how many others want one?

Shep

Please bring one for me ... I only have fifty or so hanging in the rec-room so It wont get lonely.

[MonkeyGrass]

There...I fixed it.;)

Mooch-ass Grassy-ass. ;)

You gonna have your PCIII by the Rally?

[msheron]

I live nearby and may show up one of those days to ride for the day and hang out. Will let you know the exact day when I look at my schedule closer.

[Big B]

Mooch-ass Grassy-ass. ;)

You gonna have your PCIII by the Rally?

That is the plan!!!!! Hope to order it next week.:cool:

[traind57]

ME ME ME ME, too.
I'm in for a new hat to cover my many bad hair days (and mornings)

Don (TrainD57)

[aps45819]

Current plan is to Ride the BRP all the way to NC. Will be overnighting on Thursday 6/28/07 at Willville Bike Campground at the Medows of Dan exit off the Parkway.
http://www.willvillebikecamp.com/
unless it's raining, then I'll hit a local hotel LOL

If anybody want to hook up there, look for the gray '06 1K with a rabbit on the top box.

[mokusbajusz]

Mokus you hurt my feelings! I am not on your list :(


Sorry MG Brotha, Big B thank you. ;)

Btw who cares the list if we meet there? :mrgreen:

[mokusbajusz]

Balazs

If you are staying at Hunt's, I'll see you there. We will be in thursday afternoon.

Kyle


Great, we discussed via emails with Lori and they seem to be kinda good folks.

Looking forward to see you there.

[mokusbajusz]

Hey Guy's

SCraig asked me to bring a Stromtrooper hat with me to the rally for him and I was wondering how many others want one?

Shep

Shep, I've heard there will be a lot of sunshine there and also no mouse was included in the box when Brendan purchased his new toy, so please count me in for a matt black one with light scratches on its left side. ;)


PayPal sent

[mokusbajusz]

Mooch-ass Grassy-ass. ;)

You gonna have your PCIII by the Rally?

Is PCIII a new Console like Game Cube or Playstation?:rolleyes:

[Tige]

I went down to Tellico this past weekend and scouted out the Dual Sport ride that I plan to lead for those interested. It will be a good time! I estimate it to be about a 4-5 hour ride with 3 good water crossings (not deep). There is nothing super technical and all who have done any kind of off road riding should be able to handle it.

If I couild get a list of those interested in the Dual Sport ride, please send me a PM and let me know if you are interested. I expect to start around 09:30 or so Saturday morning. We should be done an hour or two after lunch.

Tige

[msheron]

Is there a role call yet?

[Tige]

I plan to be at the camp area around 14:00 and be ready to start meeting people and what not. I'll have a list of those who said they were coming and pass out name tags, etc. Looking at where is the closest place to get food for a cookout, etc.

Tige

[water warrior]

Tige, you must have figured out who the Mystery Stromer is. What will be on his/her name tag ??

[Tige]

Honestly, I don't know who it is. However, if that person will tell me, I will make a point to put it on their nametag.

Tige

[SCraig]

What do you guys think about this idea ...

We create a map that shows the general route people will be taking to get to Tellico Plains. I'll draw up the map and host it on my web site. If people will send me details of their route (city they are leaving from, cities they are passing through, highways, interstates, etc.) I can draw them on the map and show the person's screen name. If others are taking the same route, or part of the same route, they can contact each other and perhaps share the ride for part of the trip.

Just an idea ...

[water warrior]

Tige...........forum name or real go by everyday name ??

[mokusbajusz]

What do you guys think about this idea ...

We create a map that shows the general route people will be taking to get to Tellico Plains. I'll draw up the map and host it on my web site. If people will send me details of their route (city they are leaving from, cities they are passing through, highways, interstates, etc.) I can draw them on the map and show the person's screen name. If others are taking the same route, or part of the same route, they can contact each other and perhaps share the ride for part of the trip.

Just an idea ...

The tellicoplains@gmail.com account I've set up at Google allows us to use not only Picasa webalbum, but Google Maps also. Might be worth a try.
http://maps.google.com/
I've PM'd you already the pw.

[Tige]

Tige...........forum name or real go by everyday name ??

I was going to do the forum names. I don't know most people's real names anyways. There will be room to write your real name if you so desire.

Tige

[water warrior]

I shoulda known that............more coffee to wake up after my nap.

[water warrior]

Time to fess up. It is me over here on the left coast. Will be driving to TP for the stay and Balazs and I will be renting KLR 650 bikes in Robbinsville for 3 days. We have cabin #2 at Hunt's M/C lodge from the 29th for 4 nights.
Did consider riding all the way but ruled it out when considering the fatigue and age factor. Would be about 4500 Kms one way and didn't want tire wear/replacement issues on the way. Besides, I pack way too much stuff that will probably never be needed. Really looking forward to meeting Balazs and the rest of the Troopers in attendance.
This will be a bit of an adventure for sure. Have been to 26 states of the union but never that far SE. Also get to enlarge my collection of T-shirts from places visited. Name tag will probably read WW/Bob.

[Howboucha]

This is great. Glad to hear about the KLR's too.
I should be at Tellico by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. I have an event to attend to back home Saturday night, and I am debating on meeting everyone Saturday morning, then zipping home. That may be stupid though, will see. I want to ride with everyone.

Mokus, does this mean that you are not coming to Indiana?

[MightyShep]

This is great. Glad to hear about the KLR's too.
I should be at Tellico by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. I have an event to attend to back home Saturday night, and I am debating on meeting everyone Saturday morning, then zipping home. That may be stupid though, will see. I want to ride with everyone.

Mokus, does this mean that you are not coming to Indiana?
You're not getting out that easy. :p

[mokusbajusz]

This is great. Glad to hear about the KLR's too.
I should be at Tellico by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. I have an event to attend to back home Saturday night, and I am debating on meeting everyone Saturday morning, then zipping home. That may be stupid though, will see. I want to ride with everyone.

Mokus, does this mean that you are not coming to Indiana?

No, that just means the flight ticket price determined my arrival and departure dates, and those determines my route to Tellico Plains: I cannot do the round through Chicago and Clay City BEFORE the Stromfest but perhaps AFTER. After landing in NY (24/June) and spending 1-2 days in that area I'll need to head South in direction TN by car or flight to be there in time (29th).
But I really don't know what to do after TP. I asked here for ideas, but noone came up with a suggestion yet.
On the other hand there is not too much room for me due to my very tight budget. So I need to plan my route considering the fellows' places who offered free accomodation.

[mokusbajusz]

Game is over.
None of you figured out (actually no surprise) that the Mystery Stromer is water warrior!

So unfortunately all the prizes I offered stay here, but the biggest prize I guess will be to meet with the most talkative Canuck Stromtrooper in person! :D

Just to remember: he will travel a lot (almost 3000 miles) to meet with you and have a blast, so do I (5500 mi) for the same reason. ;)

For those who are still interested in a prize click here (http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showpost.php?p=115018&postcount=1).

[water warrior]

I will take a large size.

[water warrior]

OOPs, logo on the front only.

[Big B]

I never guessed waterwarrior due to this clue.

New hints:

the Mystery Stromer has got a girlfriend, who has a Suzuki as well
he lives on the NorthWest of North America
and belongs to the talkative StromtroopersI was thinking the Strommer lived in the USA.:( I actually "thought" it might be him several times, but figured that it wasn't.

[water warrior]

I never guessed waterwarrior due to this clue.

New hints:

the Mystery Stromer has got a girlfriend, who has a Suzuki as well
he lives on the NorthWest of North America
and belongs to the talkative StromtroopersI was thinking the Strommer lived in the USA.:( I actually "thought" it might be him several times, but figured that it wasn't.



I thought the clues would be a dead giveaway but obviously not. But that's okay, no one really gives me much thought anyway, especially the 2 ex-wives. Life is good.

[PackMule]

Tige
Looks like I will be able to attend the gathering. Will be riding down with a riding buddy.Looking forward to meeting everybody!!!

Whaaaaahooooo!!!! a motorcycle trip!!!!

Rich

[chico]

I would like to have 2 will be in on saturday thanks chico

[chico]

will be in tellico plains on saturday look forward to seeing everone chico:D

[mokusbajusz]

I never guessed waterwarrior due to this clue.

New hints:

the Mystery Stromer has got a girlfriend, who has a Suzuki as well
he lives on the NorthWest of North America
and belongs to the talkative StromtroopersI was thinking the Strommer lived in the USA.:( I actually "thought" it might be him several times, but figured that it wasn't.

Oooops, did I f... it up? :oops:

I meant North America as a continent, otherwise I would have wrote USA. :confused:

If I'm wrong you can be the winner. ;)

[Big B]

Oooops, did I f...ed it up? :oops:

I meant North America as a continent, otherwise I would have wrote USA. :confused:

If I'm wrong you can be the winner. ;)

Nope...it is all good! All of us are winners, who will be at the rally.:cool:

[Jstrom]

DAMN! I've recently changed jobs and am about three weeks away from getting in the Union. Had to take a cut in pay to get this position and things are kinda tight. Plus the wife is hounding me to get that livingroom renovation done. If I'm coming it'll be a last minute kind of thing but don't count on it. Whatever happens I wish everyone a tremendous time. Next year, if this thing becomes an annual event, I'll have vacation time. Think about having an event in Sept. or Oct. when the temps are milder and the leaves are changing. The BMW guys have their RT Unrally in Torrey, Utah twice a year in May and Oct. I believe. Some of them are probably Strommers too. Hope this is the start of something really great.

[Howboucha]

I am getting excited about the rally. Have a new set of Avons waiting to be tossed on.

Mokus-My place is yours whenever you want. I will be gone from July 7-14 though, but if I recall correctly you are heading home before then.

[mokusbajusz]

on what gears to bring there?

I mean not on riding gears ('cause water warrior brings some of his "spare gears" for me) but normal clothing.
What will the weather be like? Sunshine or rain? Shorts or jeans? T-Shirt or sweater?

My luggage capacity is limited and I hate to carry unnecessary stuff but I'd like to be prepared.


Thanks Brendan!
We will discuss it.

[SCraig]

Tennessee in July is HOT and HUMID! As in mid 90's (Farenheit, of course!). It's usually so humid that even sitting in the shade doesn't help a lot. I'm hoping it will be a bit cooler over there close to the mountains, but if it's like it is here it will be hot.

[Big B]

I am getting excited about the rally. Have a new set of Avons waiting to be tossed on.

Mokus-My place is yours whenever you want. I will be gone from July 7-14 though, but if I recall correctly you are heading home before then.

I'm getting excited too.....your gonna get them tires scrubbed in real good.:p

[MightyShep]

Tennessee in July is HOT and HUMID! As in mid 90's (Farenheit, of course!). It's usually so humid that even sitting in the shade doesn't help a lot...

But COLD beer makes it bearable!:mrgreen:

[MonkeyGrass]

But COLD beer makes it bearable!:mrgreen:

mmmmm.... Beer.....

/homer simpson

[SCraig]

But COLD beer makes it bearable!:mrgreen:
Good point .... DAMN good point!

[PackMule]

So does pouring water all over yourself and getting on your ride and doing a ton!!!

[MightyShep]

I remember going to a fresh water spring in Tallahassee Fl. in the middle of summer and diving it with a scuba tank in only a pair of shorts. Outside air temp in the high 90's water temp was 68 degrees. After 45 minutes underwater it was nice outside.

[milkman]

I will be attending the gathering and also bringing along some of the Alabama riders .See yall when we get there!

[loblo]

In typical fashion, I will be bombing down there after finishing a weeknight BRC on Thrsday. With any luck, I'll be there around mid afternoon. On the way, I plan on stopping at Destinaton Cycles in Lenoir City to participate in the debut/demo ride of the Ducati Hypermotard. I'm excited, too! See ya all there.

loblo

[loblo]

Tige, sign me up for the dual sport ride. At the very least, I figure I can entertain the troops when I land in the drink at one of those "easy river crossings".....

[Howboucha]

I now have a family situation that if I post it, it will just get me worked up even more, so don't ask. It may mean that I have to leave early Saturday morning to race back home. So far, I plan on being there friday afternoon for sure, hopefully riding down most of the way with Tige.

By any chance can we get a thread going for who will be arriving when, staying when, and leaving when? (that's a lot of "whens").

[SCraig]

By any chance can we get a thread going for who will be arriving when, staying when, and leaving when? (that's a lot of "whens").
Don't see why not:

Arriving: Friday afternoon, June 29
Staying: Cherohala Motorcycle Resort
Departing: Monday, July 2

After Departure: Heading east. North Carolina, northern South Carolina, southern Virginia via Blue Ridge Parkway.

[Gary]

Well, for me the dream is over.... I am not going to make it after all....was in Lenoir City last month, but bike was not.... now family obligates that I go west next month, therefore, the get together is off..... my heart will be with you all though, ya'll all ride safe and above all, just ride!!!

Gary

[PonchoV]

Anyone going through or near Jacksonville on their way North?

[MightyShep]

Don't see why not:

Arriving: Friday afternoon, June 29
Staying: Cherohala Motorcycle Resort
Departing: Monday, July 2


+1 'cept for the stuff afterwards. I'll be rolling down to Tallahassee Fl.

[Big B]

Sorry to hear that BK...hope everything is ok!:( I will hopefully be there by 2 pm or earlier on Friday, staying until Monday morning. See ya'll there!!!!:cool:


Brian

[MonkeyGrass]

I'll be in the Western NC mountains (with Balasz!) by Thursday night. We'll take a good portion of Friday winding our way towards Tellico, arriving there sometime around 2-3:00 in the afternoon.

I'm there until Monday! As far as I know I'm pitching a tent a Cherohala resort. Unless anyone knows a cabin place real close I can rent one.

[mokusbajusz]

As Monkey Brotha said, I will arrive Friday (29th).
Depart Monday (2nd).

I have a cabin at Hunt's M/C Lodge with water warrior. http://www.huntslodge.com/
We will rent a KLR each for the rally at www.cherohalacyclerentals.com.

Monkey,

call Lori Hunt, perhaps they have a free cabin left. Nice folks, we mailed.
9555 Hwy 68, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
GPS Coordinates: N35 20.889 W084 18.452
423.253.2918

[Tige]

FYI - I will be at the main campground at 14:00 Friday with a list of those who said they will be attending. There is a pavillion there and I'll be in that area.

I plan to fund Friday night's dinner with hamburgers and hotdogs (buns too) and chips. This is assuming I can find a grocery store close. Drinks are BYOB.

Saturday night's cookout/dinner is up to others.

Tige

[Baby 'ceptor]

FYI - I will be at the main campground at 14:00 Friday with a list of those who said they will be attending. There is a pavillion there and I'll be in that area.

I plan to fund Friday night's dinner with hamburgers and hotdogs (buns too) and chips. This is assuming I can find a grocery store close. Drinks are BYOB.

Saturday night's cookout/dinner is up to others.

Tige


Howdy all,

I've been following your thread with interest. I first became aware of it when somebody made a reservation and mentioned the StromTroopers. I don't own a V-Strom, but my husband and I do own and operate one of the campgrounds that some of you will be staying at. We've been open for almost two months now. Mark and Renee at the Cherohala Resort have been great about helping us get off the ground. They're good folk - you'll like 'em.

There is a grocery store about 4 miles away from the Cherohala Resort, located right on Hwy 68. It's pretty easy to find. There is also a tobacco store that sells beer in the same shopping center, along with a pretty good pizza place. The BP station on 68 also sells beer, the Exxon station on the Cherohala does not, but the owner put alot of thought about making it rider friendly when he built his store.

There is a good restaurant called the TelliCafe that sits next to the BP. There is mom & pop style place in the middle of town, along with a kareoke (sp?) bar and a bakery. On out the Cherohala a little bit, there is a ritzy place called the Bistro, a burger/hot dog stand on the river called the Tellico Beach (best hot dogs in the county - bring your tums!), and a bb-q place called the Cherohala Crossing. The bb-q place caters to bikers and serves a pretty mean pulled pork sandwich. We've also got a Hardee's fast food place and a Subway if you're looking for that, and the larger gas stations in town also have pretty darn good delis and breakfasts.

I hope you'll pardon my intrusion into your discussion, but this was something I could help you all with. We're really looking forward to meeting some of you next weekend!

Take care and everybody ride safe! :-D

Lori Hunt
Hunt's Lodge Motorcycle Campground

[SCraig]

Not an intrusion at all, we appreciate the information. It's hard to know what's available in an area until someone local tells us. We'll try and drop by to say hello!

[KAP]

Thanks Lori! We are staying with you, you just answered a lot of questions. See you next thursday.
_______
Kyle

[Big B]

Awesome info Lori, and I'm sure some of us will be dropping in to say hello. We are always looking for great places to stay, so I'm sure you will be added to the list.;)

Brian

[Baby 'ceptor]

Awesome info Lori, and I'm sure some of us will be dropping in to say hello. We are always looking for great places to stay, so I'm sure you will be added to the list.;)

Brian

We'll be looking for ya'!

BTW, I know where Westerville is at. I'm originally from Xenia. My husband is a Tellico Plains native and can tell you about places to ride that only the locals know.

Grins,

Lori

1994 VF750C Magna - "Red"
1985 VF500F Interceptor - "Crispy"

[MonkeyGrass]

I just spoke with Lori (thanks again!!) and reserved a cabin at Hunt's Lodge. There are 2 more 3-man cabins available for the whole weekend, and single-bed (double) for Friday night only. They will probably go quick now that I've posted that, but I'm covered so GO FOR IT!! :lol:

Just wanted to post that up so anyone looking for accomodations knows where to call!

Thanks for the tip, Squirrel-Brotha! :D

[MightyShep]

WooHoo! Lori Rocks! Thanks for all the info, that helps a bunch. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm up for one of those BBQ Pork sandwiches!

[Big B]

One less cottage at Hunts Lodge!!!!!!! Thanks for the info Dan, we be partying in da house!!!!:mrgreen:

[mokusbajusz]

Anyone going through or near Jacksonville on their way North?

Does this mean you will join us?

[mokusbajusz]

I went through all the pages in this thread and collected all in one list who said come. Please check if you are missing or if you changed your mind.

aps45819
bajjer31
Big B
chico
coop74
Eli Elliott
Fletchstrom
GeoBiker
Howboucha
Inverted1
jackpiner57
JGL351
KAP
loblo
MightyShep
milkman
mokusbajusz
monkeygrass
Ogre_FL
PackMule
PonchoV
Scraig
SmkyMtnVStrom
Tige
traind57
VStromtotheMax
water warrior

[aps45819]

It's good to be number one :lol:

[MonkeyGrass]

I don't know about the rest of you but I'm up for one of those BBQ Pork sandwiches!

We are SO there. :cool: You haven't lived until you've had true NC BBQ.

/drools on keyboard...

[Ogre_FL]

I may be out.

I had to take an unplanned trip to CT last week that burned mucho dinnero and vacation.

I'll know for sure next thursday :rolleyes:
There's always tent space, right?

[Tige]

Here's the list I have received PMs from that said they are going:

aps45819
bajjer31
Big B
Chico
coonass
coop74
FireDog45
fl_strom
Fletchstrom
FourValve
Graywolf
Gary
GeoBiker
Howboucha
Inverted1
Jackpiner57
JGL351
JKnowledge
Kap
loblo
milkman
Mattman
MightyShep
MonkeyGrass
mokusbajusz
Ogre_FL
OleGrumpy
PackMule
rstms
SCraig
SmkyMtnVStrom
Swedge
topdog
traind57
VStromtotheMax
Yardsale308

Tige

[MightyShep]

I'm leaving tomorrow morning. Gonna take my time and enjoy some backroads. See y'all on Friday!

[SCraig]

Here's the list I have received PMs from that said they are going:

Stromette WON'T be there. She is in San Francisco on the way to Anchorage, AK.

[Tige]

Doh! Forgot to take her off the list.

Tige