Guess it's time to put up a little info about the East Coast gathering. Asked RJ to make me up a nice web site like his, but he declined. Since nobody has come forth and volunteered to be this years ring leader, guess I'm stuck with it.
When: 17-20 May, 2007
Where: Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge, Stecoah. NC
GPS Coordinates: N35 23.358 W83 40.665
They are holding all rooms & cabins for us until the end of February, so make your reservations ASAP.
Plan right now is to be there. This would be my first trip on the bike. I am an avid camper and was thinking of just doing this since I have the smaller/lighter backpacking gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.). Need some input from people who have done this before. Should I just pony up for a bed, or is camping with the bike a good way to go for the Dragon? Anyone who has camped and wouldn't recommend doing it? Will be travelling just over 500 miles to get there.
I camped there last year (my first year) and it was fine. I will be camping again - so that should say something. Small areas, but you're on the bike alot; good showers and food. Definitely a GREAT time; what great folks. You'll get to know the area better too. Hope to see everyone there.
I'm going to be riding in the area that week. If you see a Black Vee, two up wearing blue / silver helmets and blue / black jackets stop and give me the secret Strom handshake.
Darling Bride and I will be attending, and she has decided that riding her V-Star takes precedence over the casino. Riding up Thursday and going home Sunday. I still have no idea where we are sleeping.
Alright...it's settled, I'll be there with my friend Mike on Thursday May 17th....(he doesn't ride a Vstrom but he's still a great guy). We'll be trailering down the bikes and most likely will be camping but I'm waiting to hear back from the lodge on room rates etc. Is there a cost to this gathering outside of the cost of lodging? For instance.....are any meals "included" or should we plan on making all of our own meals etc. Is there a place there where we can make a camp fire or cook hotdogs or something?? Just curious. Can't wait to ride the Dragon's tail and meet you all! Peter
I'll be there Thursday and leaving on Sunday. I'll be riding up with another Strom rider, Mark. If anyone else from the Raleigh area wants to ride with us send me a message.
Okay, we waited too long to get a cabin at the Ironhorse and ended up a mile down the road at the Kickstand Lodge. Darling Bride and I are definitely coming up from Atlanta.
I plan to go up for this event. Anyone traveling up Thursday and returning Sunday from the Charlotte, NC area? I plan to take some back roads up through SC and would not mind company. -D
I was already going that weekend to Deals Gap for the annual Kawasaki Triples 2-stroke meet, taking my Suzuki Buffalo and hopefully my new Wee Strom if I can get them both on my trailer. Yall check out all the strokers at the motel, they book the whole thing and usually have nearly 100 vintage strokers there.
This is my first post.
I'm considering an ABS Wee Strom.
I live fairly close to Deals Gap and would like to talk to some of the DL owners at the gathering about their bikes, accessories, etc.
When d'yall think would be a good day/time and location for that.
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Since nobody has come forth and volunteered to be this years ring leader, guess I'm stuck with it.
