Shady Valley, TN - Sportster Fall Group Ride 09/22/2011
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I'm not sure if Windy will be leading us on all day ride this time or not so I was thinking do we want to start discussing any loops for our rides?
I personally haven't hit the back side of the Snake (going straight on 421 at intersection coming from Mountain City) so would like to see what that's like. However, if we have a couple of loops mapped out then we'll have some different choices for the rides and I'd definitely wouldn't mind hitting the BRP and having lunch at Station's Inn one time as well.
No need for strict schedules or anything but if we have some loops before hand, I figured that might help us with some enjoyable rides and we can always play it by ear if needed.
I personally haven't hit the back side of the Snake (going straight on 421 at intersection coming from Mountain City) so would like to see what that's like. However, if we have a couple of loops mapped out then we'll have some different choices for the rides and I'd definitely wouldn't mind hitting the BRP and having lunch at Station's Inn one time as well.
No need for strict schedules or anything but if we have some loops before hand, I figured that might help us with some enjoyable rides and we can always play it by ear if needed.
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07-25-2011, 08:15 PM
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07-25-2011, 08:46 PM
We took 133N up to Damascus. Then 58E to Mouth of Wilson, VA and then I think we took 93S to 21S through Sparta to the BRP and then on to Laurel Springs. Then 88 to 421. I think 88 was the road that had gravel in all the curves. Of course, I was pretty hung over so my recollection may not be accurate. I just remember trying to hang on to the front group of Windy and Kelley. Those guys can ride... especially Kelley riding two up. It was all I could do to hang on to Kelley's rear fender.
I bet John remembers.
I bet John remembers.
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We took 133N up to Damascus. Then 58E to Mouth of Wilson, VA and then I think we took 93S to 21S through Sparta to the BRP and then on to Laurel Springs. Then 88 to 421. I think 88 was the road that had gravel in all the curves. Of course, I was pretty hung over so my recollection may not be accurate. I just remember trying to hang on to the front group of Windy and Kelley. Those guys can ride... especially Kelley riding two up. It was all I could do to hang on to Kelley's rear fender.
I bet John remembers.
I bet John remembers.
As for me remembering, I'm horrible with directions (although getting a little better having to ride without a GPS) and all I was concentrating on was keeping up with Rich and not wiping out.