Couple of others bailed on the long trek (780 miles) from central Virginia. Saw the forecast and decided to ride solo. Packed up all the gear and left friday morning at 0330. Had a bad cold and did not dress warm enough, felt like crap 60 miles out, turned back to home and went back to bed.
I know it would have been an awesome trek through the mountains, but my health was not up to it.

Does anyone have any good stories/reports on the rally to psych me out for next year? Maybe the summer version would be better .. don't think the weather could possibly be as good as it was supposed to be there this year.

 

The weather was PERFECT!!! Mid 80's during the day. Upper 50's at night. Heck, I came home with a tan in October! It was a damn good time! The June rally is a good one too! There are generally many more people at the June rally.

 

Well that's one response that makes me kick myself for not continuing on. Really I should have tried to leave Thursday morning anyway.

 

Been going to the spring and fall rally for the last 10 yrs and this was the best one yet. Weather was perfect and there was just the right amount of people and vendors. I've been to allot of rallies and no other even comes close to this one! Loved it.