THIS IS OLD FROM 2011 ... DO NOT ADD ON TO THIS

2012 LINK - https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...roup-ride.html

Last fall, a couple of us got together in Shady Valley, TN and kicked off the first annual Sportster Group Ride. Turns out we all had a blast so decided to make it an annual thing until one day, we can fill the camp grounds with like minded individuals and enjoy a good ride and good company.

The campground information can be found at http://www.switchbackcreek.com/. US-421 aka The Snake is equivalent to the Tail of the Dragon minus all the traffic and if you're into twisties, it's calling your name. There's a ton of other rides and loops that are outlined on the website.

The campground has shower facilities that are clean and well maintained and for those that aren't into sleeping on the ground, there are 2 cabins for rent (pricing and reservation information on the website). Two country stores for food and gas and nice little restaurant that serves a hot breakfast for cheap. If you need to go into town, ride The Snake and you'll be in Mountain City, TN in no time or take a nice little drive into Damascus, VA for a beer run as Shady Valley is a dry county.

Last year, we all arrived on Friday, rode all day Saturday, and headed out Sunday morning. That was a little short so this year, we're going to extend it a day and start things off on Thurs Sept 22 to commemorate the start of fall.

Anyone is welcome to join and I highly recommend it. I think we were all a little weary at first since there seems to be a lot of asshats on this forum but people seem to be nice in person and leave the BS with their computers. Just this last weekend, a couple of us met up there to ride out together to Smoke Out Rally in Rockingham, NC and one of the guys made a trip from Connecticut on a goddamn Buell so no whining about long distances as it'll be well worth it.

So who's in?!? We have about 3 months to get time off work and coordinate and I'll continue this thread until the ride and possibly start a new one if needed but if you're in the area, come out and see if you get bitten by The Snake.

 

If you didn't make it out last year, you need to try to make it this year.

 

May need to move this forward a week to 9/15. Hopefully, as we near the date we get some responses on here and get a good sizes group to show up.

 

i am pretty sure I'll be able to make it no matter which weekend it is.

 

I can come no matter which date we choose.I will not miss this ride.But you guys already knew that about me didnt you. Kelley and The Fire Mistress.

 

this year probably wont happen for me, but it might. next year definitely though

 

I'm trying to think if I have anything going on in September.

 

I'll do whatever it takes to make the fall run again. I probably won't be able to roll in until Friday afternoon though. I've exhausted most of my vacation time. Of course, I can always "get sick" on Thursday morning.

Hate that I missed the Smoke Out run.

 

You were there in spirit, my friend!

I think you need to plan on getting sick that Thurs and make up for the missed Smoke Out. However, there is always next year and I think the group is hooked and will be there every year...possibly even try the Long Road.

I've reached out to a couple friends to see if they're interested but one's in school so not sure if he can make it and the other one, no response.

I'll have to ask my Indy to see if he might want to join although I have no idea what he would ride.

 

You have the Shady Valley Group Ride in September. Should be top priority