Maggie Valley 2017?

[JohnnyB]

I understand and agree with Bazooka on the September 4-8 for dates
if enough agree let's start planning!!!

I'm thinking we need volunteers to lead rides Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Judy wants to go back to the Botanical Gardens in Asheville - which just happens to be a nice ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway so looks like I'll be doing that.

also could use someone to plan some evening activities like another cookout or two.

if you can post here ideas rides etc I'll try to keep track of it and put it together like an itinerary.

Please include a ride theme or where it's going what day morning or afternoon etc.

Other ideas throw 'em out and let's brainstorm

OK Go!

[MikeyTX]

Are we speaking of the Maggie Valley on US19 just west of Asheville, NC ?

[JohnnyB]

Yep

[MikeyTX]

Thank you. There should be no issue finding places to ride. My only issue would be Labor Day weekend. The Dragon will be swamped as will the Blue Ridge Pky. Bet the skyway will be over run too. Short ride up to Cumberland Gap nat'l park. And, then there is the arts and crafts guild loop just east of Gatlinburg. http://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com/map.html My s/o can spend a week there and never run out of things to spend money on ..............

[MikeyTX]

Left out the B R P W up to Front Royal in VA.

[JohnnyB]

Great thing about the dates Bazooka mentioned is they are AFTER Labor Day weekend

[JohnnyB]

Phenomenal roads all over
I hope to spend a day on the Blue Ridge

[TwoBye]

HWY 209 in North Carolina, also known as 'The Rattler'. It is what the 'Dragon' should have been. But, no matter, I'm ready whenever you decide.

[MikeyTX]

Great thing about the dates Bazooka mentioned is they are AFTER Labor Day weekend

Did not catch that initially.

[Papa Zook]

Thank you. There should be no issue finding places to ride. My only issue would be Labor Day weekend. The Dragon will be swamped as will the Blue Ridge Pky. Bet the skyway will be over run too. Short ride up to Cumberland Gap nat'l park. And, then there is the arts and crafts guild loop just east of Gatlinburg. http://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com/map.html My s/o can spend a week there and never run out of things to spend money on ..............

Thats why we would start our gathering on Sunday or Monday after most have left the area. Yes on the weekends the Dragon is always busy, but weekdays it slows way down. We do not schedule the Dragon as a main group ride because most of our members have ridden it numerous times and there are better rides than the Dragon anyway. It should be an optional ride that can be signed up for by those who wish to ride it.

[Papa Zook]

Looking forward to it.
We'll be happy to lead some rides again this year.

Great Mike, Thank You! You were such a great help last year.



So, thus far we have Mike and John who have volunteered to be ride captains. Things go so much smoother and enjoyable when the planning and organization is supported by multiple people, so a big Thank You for those volunteering to be team leaders in this gathering. The more folks we can get involved, the better and less stressful/more fun it is for everyone.

I suggest that we start a Group to work out the details going forward. I will set one up in Groups to be called Maggie Valley 2017.

[MikeyTX]

I concur 100%. I've been over it so many times in the Corvettes and on my various M/C's I now go around it. Both stores at the bottom on the NC side are over priced junk shops imho.

[JohnnyB]

Sounds good to me but please put a link to the groups thing for us shall I say tech challenged individuals

[Papa Zook]

To participate in this event planning, scroll to the top of the page, then click on 'Community' as shown on the navigation bar picture below and then click on Groups which will take you to the Groups home page. I encourage all who plan on being there participate in the planning. Share your ideas and pitch in to help where you can please.







You will then see all the Groups listings, click on Maggie Valley 2017.

[TwoBye]

OK, done, now what?

[Papa Zook]

OK, done, now what?

Now volunteer for something. You good at wash and polishing 50 trikes?

[Fabricater]

I hope to make this event this year. It is not the best date for me,but will try to make it. Last year did not work out and we missed it. We have a family camping outing Labor Day weekend. Our family has been doing this for over 35 years. We can't get away until Monday or Tuesday,if I can get vacation scheduled.

[TwoBye]

Now volunteer for something. You good at wash and polishing 50 trikes?

Pass DaddyO ... I'm dam lucky to get mine cleaned and polished once a year.

[txlander]

I would love to go. Unfortunately, the National Quartet Convention will be in Pidgeon Forge September 25-October 1. My current wife says that has priority. It's hard to make two 2200 mile round trips in the same month. Wish I could be there.

[JohnnyB]

Looks like Hot Bike Tour will be north of us in Johnson City TN September 8 - 10. Might be something nice to stop and see on way home.