Maggie Valley 2012???

[Papa Zook]

You have our vote to go ahead and make whatever choice is the best for our group. That's why they pay you the big bucks, Zook!

I must have misplaced the check???

[skuuter]

I/We are all for it. Since we ride the Area a Lot, just a little info (yes, probably worth less than 2 cents comin' from me...).....

Traffic up in the day, and especially Fridays and Saturdays, can be really, really hectic around the Casino once the Gamblers get off work and the Shuttle Buses start working that area of Cherokee. I use Hwy 19 through there early in the mornings, or Sundays, but the Blue Ridge Parkway dumping You out on the Other Side of Town is much better, easier, quicker.

Little Known Fact...Cherokee is not really a "Motorcycle Friendly Town", even though, just like Maggie Valley, it pays a lot of it's bills with "Moto-Cash".

Mitzie and I met Lots, and Lots of Members this year at the RALLY, even though there was no "Central Nightime Meet-up Area", by simply walkin' over to the next door Ramada, stoppin' in parking lots at other Motels, and eatin' with and beside Other TRIKE TALK Members in various Restaurants, and even Shops around Maggie Valley. Maggie Valley is kinda' like Estill Springs...spend 3 or more days there, and Folks are gonna' find out Who You are.... Personally, I think Maggie Valley and Townsend, by far represent the two Best Towns to See and Ride the Smokies Area out of...

I ride The Smokies Area at least 10,000+ miles each year.....I cast my Vote for Maggie Valley.....:wtg:

[93TrikeWinger]

Harrah's would be about 280 - 315 miles for us (not bad).... but the rates currently shown on the website are a bit steep for that time period.... $149 - $249 per night.

[Southern Man]

Folks, for what it is worth from somone who is fairly new and has not attended one of your rallies.

Last summer we had our Heritage Springer rally in Eureka Springs Arkansas. It was a wonderful location. The host hotel has 70 rooms on 10 acres of land with a private clubhouse for all the social events. There was another 50 room hotel beside it, 60 more across the street, and more if we had needed them. The owner of the host hotel was a biker himself and he had all the holtels pitch in and paid for the meet and greet one night , and a farewell BBQ supper for us all. Rooms was in the $70 a night range. Ridding was super and the owner led a ride one day himself. Overall this location was one of our best and we have been holding these rallies since 2003.

I am not trying to throw a monkey wrench in the way things work here but if you serious about moving from MV one year, consider ES.

[Gorilla]

Zook, I like the 2 motels with the 110 rooms between them. That gives us a good base for a majority that would be staying at the motel. The ability to add on with the 3rd and 4th motel would be great. Lets go with that for next year and see what develops. How many rooms total for all 4 motels?

Ted

[Oldmsocko]

You have our vote to go ahead and make whatever choice is the best for our group. That's why they pay you the big bucks, Zook!

I agree with Blondie Gal. You folks make the decision where it will be at and let us know all the particulars.

[93TrikeWinger]

Somebody better check out the Microtel in person.... Internet is full of horrible reviews.... dirty.... roaches... noise..... but there are some good ones too.

[Nana]

I will definitely check out the reviews. Depends on the dates of them as it has recently been renovated with the current management, but it will be worth looking at.

[93TrikeWinger]

We hope it works out.... we'll make our reservations poste-haste !

[skuuter]

I will definitely check out the reviews. Depends on the dates of them as it has recently been renovated with the current management, but it will be worth looking at.

I have 3 Motorcycle Buddies that stayed there last week. While reading this just now I called one of Them. He said It was fine, and a very courteous Staff..better than the Robbinsville Microtel, which me and Them have stayed at on several occasions. I still think RALLY IN THE VALLEY needs to keep it's "VALLEY"......"but".....keep chiming in Folks with Your personal thoughts...:Popcorn:

[93TrikeWinger]

Just checked out the 'ram-a-dam-a'... and it has it's good points and bad also.... but I agree ... let's make sure the improvements have been beneficial.... the places are clean... the facilities are accomodating.... and "BOOK IT DANO"...there are so many Rally's going on with the various organizations... unless your retired (we aeren't!!)... you gotta pick and choose...

budget time and money and make plans WAY in advance.

[Nana]

We had about 30 rooms in the Ramada this year --- all positive reviews from our members. We also had members at the Best Western with positive reviews. Those are both under this management, and they are the same ones who put up the tent for us this past rally. We were very happy with their service and the hotels we did use.

[93TrikeWinger]

LOVE it when a plan comes together.... now.... about those dates....

[Nana]

I think y'all can count on the 4th weekend in June. Mark your calendar.
But don't book a room yet. We have to confirm the agreement first with them, and will be posting the details in a day or two.

[Saltywheels]

We all know nana and zook are doing all possible for the 2012 rally and will no doubt have a location that will be simply wonderful ..... but ... for anybody wanting to go to a different location consider going to the ... western rally in 2012 also put on by Trike Talk , in Reno Nv on july 9 - 12, 2012.
more info listed in the rides and rally section under western rally.
Maybe you could plan to attend both rallies next year

Champsman: You talked me into it. Reno it is. Hope to be there. 'tis a nice ride from the LA area. Maybe I can get Rider5150 to join us. I don't seem to be able to find the sub heading Western Rally under Rallies & Rides. Thks

[Lucky]

Any progress on motels for 2012? I never saw a count on 11,did anybody get one? You folks shore did get some good pics.

[Nana]

Any progress on motels for 2012? I never saw a count on 11,did anybody get one? You folks shore did get some good pics.

Lucky, we have a pretty strong count of about 220 attendees at the rally this year . Great turnout!

Also, the motel arrangements have been posted this evening, so please go ahead and reserve your rooms for 2012, y'all. If you are interested, Bazooka and I are both booked into the Best Western. Hope to see you there.

[Lucky]

Thanks NANA Had not heard the 220 figure.If THE RALLY attendence increases at the same rate as the membership it will be Huge next year.Gonna have to ride hard to get from there to the THE WESTERN RALLY in time