First Annual SHOG Rally
08-17-2006, 04:35 AM
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First Annual SHOG Rally
Better to plan early and get as much participation as possible.
Where: Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort (www.dealsgap.com)
When: June 9-10, 2007 (show up early on the 8th and stay to the 16th to make the most of it) [edited to reflect date change]
Why: Because we can!!!
Da' Schedule:
http://home.nycap.rr.com/ghlbo/Ride1.pdf
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Let me know if you guys have any suggestions.
Where: Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort (www.dealsgap.com)
When: June 9-10, 2007 (show up early on the 8th and stay to the 16th to make the most of it) [edited to reflect date change]
Why: Because we can!!!
Da' Schedule:
June 8th
???? show up, ride a little, informal introductions
8PM Bonfire shoot the ****
June 9th
8AM Breakfast, formal introductions, ride discussion
10AM Depart Ride #1 (see attached map/description)
~Noon Lunch/Gas
~1PM Second Leg Ride #1
4:30PM Bike Wash at DG
6:30PM Dinner
8PM Bonfire shoot the ****
June 10th
7:30AM Breakfast, ride discussion
9AM Depart Ride #2 (see attached map/description)
Noon Lunch
1PM Second Leg Ride #2
3:30PM Conclusion/Pack up/Say Goodbyes
http://home.nycap.rr.com/ghlbo/Ride1.pdf
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Let me know if you guys have any suggestions.
08-17-2006, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawkrider
Better to plan early and get as much participation as possible.
Where: Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort (www.dealsgap.com)
When: May 4-6, 2007 (show up early on the 2nd and stay to the 8th to make the most of it)
Why: Because we can!!!
Da' Schedule:
http://home.nycap.rr.com/ghlbo/Ride1.pdf
**************************************
Let me know if you guys have any suggestions.
Where: Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort (www.dealsgap.com)
When: May 4-6, 2007 (show up early on the 2nd and stay to the 8th to make the most of it)
Why: Because we can!!!
Da' Schedule:
May 4th
???? show up, ride a little, informal introductions
8PM Bondfire shoot the ****
May 5th
8AM Breakfast, formal introductions, ride discussion
10AM Depart Ride #1 (see attached map/description)
~Noon Lunch/Gas
~1PM Second Leg Ride #1
4:30PM Bike Wash at DG
6:30PM Dinner
8PM Bondfire shoot the ****
May 6th
7:30AM Breakfast, ride discussion
9AM Depart Ride #2 (see attached map/description)
Noon Lunch
1PM Second Leg Ride #2
3:30PM Conclusion/Pack up/Say Goodbyes
http://home.nycap.rr.com/ghlbo/Ride1.pdf
**************************************
Let me know if you guys have any suggestions.
08-17-2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cliffhangerstx
I'm in....of course 7:30am is a bit early for me...I like 9am for breakfast, and 10:00 to start...but that is just a suggestion from the lazy side of the force...lol
08-21-2006, 09:21 AM
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Very good giving the "more seasoned" folks a chance to get teir vacation requests in early. Means I'll have a better chance of getting there.
Why are ALL of the rallies at Deal's Gap? Is there no other roads suitable? Not bitching just trying to figure out why every forum I frequent has their rally there.
Why are ALL of the rallies at Deal's Gap? Is there no other roads suitable? Not bitching just trying to figure out why every forum I frequent has their rally there.
08-21-2006, 09:28 AM
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if we have a rally might as well have it where we can get action shots easy (there's 3-4 if not more professional photographers at the gap) and have some fun on one of the best roads in the US for motorcycles. Not to mention there's also tons of roads surround that area which are great as well...
08-21-2006, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by penst8grad
Very good giving the "more seasoned" folks a chance to get teir vacation requests in early. Means I'll have a better chance of getting there.
Why are ALL of the rallies at Deal's Gap? Is there no other roads suitable? Not bitching just trying to figure out why every forum I frequent has their rally there.
Why are ALL of the rallies at Deal's Gap? Is there no other roads suitable? Not bitching just trying to figure out why every forum I frequent has their rally there.
08-21-2006, 08:06 PM
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Cool site : www.killboy.com Deals Gap photos.
08-22-2006, 09:23 AM
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Did you look at the maps I provided for the two rides???? They do NOT concentrate on the Dragon itself, but the roads in the surrounding area. There are 3 motorcycle-friendly campgrounds in the area, which is another good reason to have the location there. Accomodations are relatively inexpensive as well.
08-23-2006, 05:58 PM
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I should be able to swing this one.. I will be able to make it a dual purpose trip since my parents live close to Nashville.
Looks like road trip time for me. Seattle is a long way away. Definitely gonna trailer the bikes down there.
Here is a couple of Killboy's pics of me this year on the HOG.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/02715.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/02716.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/03041.jpg
Here is the old man
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/02749.jpg
Looks like road trip time for me. Seattle is a long way away. Definitely gonna trailer the bikes down there.
Here is a couple of Killboy's pics of me this year on the HOG.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/02715.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/02716.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/03041.jpg
Here is the old man
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...hawk/02749.jpg
08-26-2006, 06:16 AM
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I just got back from a week in upstate NY and saw this thread. Only suggestion I have is that April and May is our rainy season. The end of May or first part of June might be better. Another option would be having this during the week. The law enforcement presence has been getting really thick on the weekends.
08-26-2006, 09:58 PM
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Good suggestion. We can discuss that here. I just picked a date with temperature in mind. I have also considered the LEO situation and that's why most of the riding will be away from the Gap itself. Personally, I'm going up on the 2nd and staying to the 8th. The actual weekend will be the rally. Many folks live within a few hours drive and can make a weekend of it. For folks like me, I can't drive 10-11 hours each way and just do the weekend. I'll make a vacation of it. Anyone else is welcome to join me and the wife. It'll be unplanned riding and stuff through the week.
10-03-2006, 07:49 AM
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Reason for the early start is to get folks back in time to pack and leave. Some of us will have anywhere between 3 and 10 hours to drive back home. I'll be staying until Tuesday to get some quality riding time in free of other motorcycle mayhem and the law. You can always go to bed early.
Are the dates set, May that is?? I shouldn't have a problem making it...
10-03-2006, 10:11 PM
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What was your suggestion?
11-09-2006, 10:03 AM
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Hey guys, I haven't posted in a while and thought I'd check in the forum to see what's going on.
I found this thread and figured it'd be a good place to get started back.
I'll do my best to be there.
Like Sgt. Rock, I get to ride Tail of the Dragon a bunch of times each season. I think it would be neat to have a bunch of Superhawks there.
I found this thread and figured it'd be a good place to get started back.
I'll do my best to be there.
Like Sgt. Rock, I get to ride Tail of the Dragon a bunch of times each season. I think it would be neat to have a bunch of Superhawks there.
11-22-2006, 09:02 PM
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Just a reminder to mark your new 2007 calendars for this trip. Now is the time to make reservations so we need to talk this over more and decide if the first weekend in May is good for the majority of us. Once we decide, I will call Crossroads of Time and reserve however many campsites/cabins we need.
11-24-2006, 06:03 PM
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Just a reminder to mark your new 2007 calendars for this trip. Now is the time to make reservations so we need to talk this over more and decide if the first weekend in May is good for the majority of us. Once we decide, I will call Crossroads of Time and reserve however many campsites/cabins we need.
http://www.thetreetops.com/
http://www.thetreetops.com/treetops.html
11-24-2006, 07:38 PM
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Aww, **** son. That's right near the Cherahola!!!! Hell yeah, I'd be VERY interested! I'll call tomorrow and get information. By the looks of it, Treetops sleeps 8 and The Ridge sleeps 7. That's a total of 15. It's $1800 for the week for both. That's only $120 per person for a week. That's a pretty good deal. Plus we'll have garage space for the bikes, a place to cook, and they look quite comfy. Hell, even if you only stay for 3 days it's a deal. Stay for the week and it's a steal.
So, who's in? If I get some interest here I'll start a new post with a roster and make it a sticky.
So, who's in? If I get some interest here I'll start a new post with a roster and make it a sticky.
