Modern Vespa

get your reservations in if you want a cabin as they fill fast.

Cabin #4 Fuzzy/OAD
Cabin # 4 Tn Sooner

let us know when you make your reservation and I will update the list.

Tent camping folks probably should call just to be sure. Don't think there are reservations for those but big groups have been known to schedule large areas.

Come ride some great roads.

If Tn Sooner is in #4 he is sharing your bed.

I got a PM asking about sites for campers - BRCC is tents and cabins only.

There is a small parking area outside the campground (for tow vehicles), but it is not for camping. The parking lot is separated from BRCC by a creek with a small bridge - only vehicles allowed across the bridge are motorcycles and the BRCC owner personal vehicles.

I'm sure there are other camping locations nearby, but I haven't researched that. Google is your friend...

If there is a power outlet in the Cabin I may reserve one otherwise, I may ride up and meet and ride.

Have to have power for the cpap.

If there is a power outlet in the Cabin I may reserve one otherwise, I may ride up and meet and ride.

Have to have power for the cpap.

A lot of questions the last couple days about experience. The primary goal of gatherings is fellowship and meeting fellow MV members. One of the other goals of the Gatherings is to introduce people to the joys of Mountain Riding. We will leave no one behind.

Perhaps our ride guidelines will help. I have copied this from the Little Switzerland Gathering thread. We will review them prior to ride for understang.

RIDE RULES
Goal #1 is everyone's' safety.

Goal #2 is to have a good time.

Expectation - No "Scooter Time". We will use Eastern Daylight Savings Time and leave on time.

1. Ride your own ride. We will be on twisty mountain roads. Do not feel you have to keep up with someone else. Do not ride at a pace faster than YOU are comfortable with. There is nothing on this ride a rider with little experience can't do safely at their own pace. The second best rider in the group would likely have an accident if trying to keep up with O.A.D. if he is going all out.

2. Either Doug or Rick will be in the lead the majority of the time. Depending on group size we may split into two groups each with a lead and trail.

3. Keep the person behind you in site. If someone needs a slower pace (see #1) or has trouble we do not want to leave them behind. From the front typically only a couple others are in view so we must all be looking out for the one behind as well as watching the road.

4. If you need to stop turn on your emergency blinkers. If you see emergency blinkers on behind you turn on yours to get the signal for need to stop to the lead rider.

5. We will specify meeting points if we get separated. If you have a cell phone and are separated contact either Doug or Rick by phone. Leave a message if not picked up. Unfortunately much of the time we will be out of cell coverage.

6. Let faster riders pass. If overtaken by others drop back to make some room in front of you, pull to the right side of the lane and when safe wave them around. Don't copy the Harley riders as road hogs.

7. When on straight section of road (not often but there is a little) ride a staggered formation. First bike to the left of lane, Next 1 second back to the right, third bike to left one second back. This puts the bike 2 seconds behind one directly in front and 1 second from bike staggered to the other side of lane.

8. At intersections double up to go through stop sign or stop light 2 at a time.

9. Do not break the law trying to stay together at intersections. Don't run lights or stop signs. If we are split up then following #3 will help the leader know to slow down and wait for rest of group to catch up.

10. At some locations we may split up the group to let riders challenge themselves. Preferably at least have a partner to look out for each other and gather at the next meeting place

11. If wanting to split from the group for a personal side trip or shorter ride make sure ride leaders know so we don't waste time looking for you when we realize you are gone.

12. The least experienced riders should be right behind the lead rider.

As Fuzzy said in the original thread we will not be on scooter time. There will be frequent stops but if every bathroom break takes and hour we will be finishing Saturdays ride on Sunday.

So who will be coming from the South?

If all things work out I will be coming. I'm in Greenville South Carolina.

Even if I don't stay, I will come up to ride. I would love to explore my backyard more.

I will probably ride up to Asheville NC this weekend. I have a craving for chocolate truffles.

I've never stayed there before. Would there be somewhere to hang a hammock to sleep in?

Bumping. So how many confirmed so far?

We are kind of interested but I don't know yet. Guess we need to make up our minds real quick, may be too late already to get a cabin. But we could bring the RV. I got enough experience now, I think I could handle the mountains better this time.

We just reserved Cabin T-2. Looking forward to seeing everyone!