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Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

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Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

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TN_Sooner wrote:

So, a few of us were visiting and thought we should start thinking about the fall gathering. I think we have decided on Blue Ridge Motorcycle Camp covering the weekend of September 26, 27 and 28. Some will no doubt arrive Thursday September 25 and it is possible that some may stay over for Monday 9-29. Come for the entire time, come for a day, come one, come all for the best scooter gathering in the smoky mountains.

General rules: 250 cc or higher, anyone is welcome. We will organize daylong rides and we RIDE first, second and third, with a little sightseeing/shopping fourth. We are usually on the road by 8:00 or 8:30 and usually return to base around 5. Lots of great roads, we'll probably do 150-200 miles on Friday and Saturday.

BRCC offers several cabins ($45 a night, $60 for the 2 cabins with heads) and tent camping.

http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com

To the regular crew - Anything I've forgotten, please add!

I just copy and pasted this from TN_Sooners post in the MP3 section though it is not limited to MP3 riders. We have been doing this for a number of years. My first one was at this location. A number of great roads here. Usually there are couple planned rides then grilling and consuming happens in the evening. This location has a large fire pit.

The planned rides usually have some technical degree to them because they are in the mountains but are paced so just about anyone can play. There is usually time after for more spirited riding too.

Here is the thread in the MP3 section where the planning and other crap will happen. 2014 fall gathering

old as dirt UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
old as dirt Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn	UTC quote thanks for posting this over here. I will get some maps of the planned rides up. they will be on google maps. Routes are subject to change though as a couple weeks before the ride I will do 1 final test ride of the area.

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Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 GTS

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here is 1 proposal http://goo.gl/maps/W1325

while the mileage might be a tad short this route will give most of the folks a good work out, google maps says 3.5 hrs I'm thinking more like 5 hrs plus a lunch stop and an ice cream stop and a stop at looking glass falls, and probably a potty break in there somewhere too. Total time should be close to 8 hrs. Leaving at 8-8:30 back by 4-4:30.

prop #2 http://goo.gl/maps/sB44L
just a tad longer than #1 should be about the same time though.
this is prop #2 a tad easier for some at the end http://goo.gl/maps/qjYEg

prop #3 this is a breakfast stop, wheels thru time stop and a pretty good technical ride towards the end. not sure if we will use it like its layed out
http://goo.gl/maps/Ks1t0

TN_Sooner UTC details Ossessionato 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain Joined: UTC Posts: 2009 Location: Brentwood, TN
TN_Sooner Ossessionato 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain Joined: UTC Posts: 2009 Location: Brentwood, TN	UTC quote Great rides - lots of squiggly lines!

Midnight Rider UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC
Midnight Rider Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC	UTC quote Beautiful area! Wish I could make it...

old as dirt UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
old as dirt Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn	UTC quote Midnight Rider wrote: Beautiful area! Wish I could make it... your so close, you need to flip your sched around to be able to come for a nite and 1 day of riding.

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote I like them all but I like the 1st prop 2 better since it finishes with the parkway. Are you planning 3 riding days or 2?

Midnight Rider UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC
Midnight Rider Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC	UTC quote old as dirt wrote: Midnight Rider wrote: Beautiful area! Wish I could make it... your so close, you need to flip your sched around to be able to come for a nite and 1 day of riding. You are right, I should see if the family wants to go camping... Maybe KiloVictor is going with the trailer and can take mine along too...

old as dirt UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
old as dirt Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn	UTC quote Midnight Rider wrote: old as dirt wrote: Midnight Rider wrote: Beautiful area! Wish I could make it... your so close, you need to flip your sched around to be able to come for a nite and 1 day of riding. You are right, I should see if the family wants to go camping... Maybe KiloVictor is going with the trailer and can take mine along too... Nor and Kilo normally come. give him a call.

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Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 GTS

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stickyfrog wrote:

I like them all but I like the 1st prop 2 better since it finishes with the parkway.

Are you planning 3 riding days or 2?

Fri, sat routes for sure . Sunday is always an option for folks stayin till mon.
Might have to ride over there a couple more times this summer just to plan another day or 2 of routes then we can pick a majority vote which one we will ride that day. How about a route up to little switzerland for lunch and back?

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote That sounds like a good idea. Something like this/ https://goo.gl/maps/rvhVf

old as dirt UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
old as dirt Veni, Vidi, Posti 2007 GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 22792 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn	UTC quote stickyfrog wrote: That sounds like a good idea. Something like this/ https://goo.gl/maps/rvhVf a bit better as no interstates http://goo.gl/maps/aqKQa or the southern route http://goo.gl/maps/hmIOb

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote I like the first one as it does no backtracking. Not that backtracking is bad on some routes though.

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Veni, Vidi, Posti

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old as dirt wrote:

Midnight Rider wrote:

old as dirt wrote:

Midnight Rider wrote:

Beautiful area! Wish I could make it...

your so close, you need to flip your sched around to be able to come for a nite and 1 day of riding.

You are right, I should see if the family wants to go camping... Maybe KiloVictor is going with the trailer and can take mine along too...

Nor and Kilo normally come. give him a call.

We are in communication! I have heard great things from Kilo about the gatherings, so I really want to make it!

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Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 GTS

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Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn

Veni, Vidi, Posti

2007 GTS

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Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn

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Midnight Rider wrote:

old as dirt wrote:

Midnight Rider wrote:

old as dirt wrote:

Midnight Rider wrote:

Beautiful area! Wish I could make it...

your so close, you need to flip your sched around to be able to come for a nite and 1 day of riding.

You are right, I should see if the family wants to go camping... Maybe KiloVictor is going with the trailer and can take mine along too...

Nor and Kilo normally come. give him a call.

We are in communication! I have heard great things from Kilo about the gatherings, so I really want to make it!

excellent

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Moderatus Rana

MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s

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Location: Nashville, Indiana

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Some pics I found.

Cabins along the rear of the property. I stayed in the one in the middle the last time the gathering was here.

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Cabins by the brook.

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For Cubs. Looks like there might be some options for a hammock in the camping area or by the brook. This is from http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631074&page=38

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Behind the sign on the left is for truck/trailer parking. It's a little tight but doable. I think this sign may have changed though.

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Fuzzy's 400 on the bridge.

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Here is the initial thread from the last Gathering at Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground. Some pics starting on page 6

Sept in Maggie Valley, NC 17th-19th

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote Bump

buddy19520 UTC details Hooked Honda Silverwing/Vespa 250 GTS/2003 BV 200/2013 BV 350(sold)/KYMCO People 250S (sold)/Chinese 150 (sold) Joined: UTC Posts: 239 Location: Charlotte NC
buddy19520 Hooked Honda Silverwing/Vespa 250 GTS/2003 BV 200/2013 BV 350(sold)/KYMCO People 250S (sold)/Chinese 150 (sold) Joined: UTC Posts: 239 Location: Charlotte NC	UTC quote Looking forward to seeing everybody again I reserved a cabin last week for Th, Fr, Sat nights. See you then. Philip PS If you do some additional weekend scouting trips before the Gathering, let me know. I might be able to join you.

froggieposition UTC details Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."
froggieposition Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."	UTC quote We shall be arriving Thursday, and leaving Monday morn. Cabin 15. Super excited! 8) Froggie

Pepy27 UTC details Ossessionato 2021 White Racing Sixties, 1959 Vespa 150 VBA, 1959 Lambretta Series 2 LI125, 1999 PX200E, 2012 BMW R1200R Joined: UTC Posts: 4168 Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Pepy27 Ossessionato 2021 White Racing Sixties, 1959 Vespa 150 VBA, 1959 Lambretta Series 2 LI125, 1999 PX200E, 2012 BMW R1200R Joined: UTC Posts: 4168 Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire	UTC quote Not going, can't sleep in sheds and it's to far even for my 250 GTV

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote Pepy27 wrote: Not going, can't sleep in sheds and it's to far even for my 250 GTV Sounds like a lame excuse to me. TN_Sooner says with the addition of Philip and Froggie looks like we are up to 15 bikes and one car (Mr. froggieposition) already. That is pretty good this far out. Might be a record breaker.

groovymom UTC details Hooked Vespa 250gts Joined: UTC Posts: 157 Location: southeast Georgia
groovymom Hooked Vespa 250gts Joined: UTC Posts: 157 Location: southeast Georgia	UTC quote Ok guys, I'm putting this on my calendar I've got a little more free time since my dad passed. May have to ride up on my new Burgman unless the Vespa is cleared. (Electrical short) Will call campground tomorrow to see if my room is still available! Hope to see more friendly faces. Elaina

Scutrbrau UTC details The Beer Guy 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4744 Location: Nelson County, VA
Scutrbrau The Beer Guy 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4744 Location: Nelson County, VA	UTC quote I think I'm in. This sounds too good to pass up.

froggieposition UTC details Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."
froggieposition Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."	UTC quote Sweet!

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote Yay groovymom! Yay Scutrbrau! Maybe we can get Birreh and genie to come too.

Scutrbrau UTC details The Beer Guy 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4744 Location: Nelson County, VA
Scutrbrau The Beer Guy 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4744 Location: Nelson County, VA	UTC quote I'd love to get Vanilla to come along but not sure if she will. I haven't called yet about a cabin. Anyone need a roommate?

froggieposition UTC details Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."
froggieposition Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."	UTC quote stickyfrog wrote: Yay groovymom! Yay Scutrbrau! Maybe we can get Birreh and genie to come too. That would be awesome!

Midnight Rider UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC
Midnight Rider Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC	UTC quote I still want to go, unfortunately a screaming 6 week old is not a good foundation for the needed conversation....

froggieposition UTC details Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."
froggieposition Thunder Thief 2010 GTS 300 Super & 2015 Kawasaki Concours 1400 ABS Joined: UTC Posts: 2360 Location: in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia... on the trail of the lonesome pine..."	UTC quote Midnight Rider wrote: I still want to go, unfortunately a screaming 6 week old is not a good foundation for the needed conversation.... tread cautiously

Midnight Rider UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC
Midnight Rider Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC	UTC quote froggieposition wrote: Midnight Rider wrote: I still want to go, unfortunately a screaming 6 week old is not a good foundation for the needed conversation.... tread cautiously On eggs... And I am not talking ostrich eggs, but rather little dove and sparrow eggs...

Scutrbrau UTC details The Beer Guy 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4744 Location: Nelson County, VA
Scutrbrau The Beer Guy 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Joined: UTC Posts: 4744 Location: Nelson County, VA	UTC quote Cabin 12, arriving on 9/25 and leaving 9/29. Woo hoo! Adrian, I got a cabin with two beds if you want to share.

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote Awesome! You will be able to do the Sunday ride then. Unfortunately I will be heading back to FL on Sunday.

Midnight Rider UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC
Midnight Rider Veni, Vidi, Posti 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD Joined: UTC Posts: 5016 Location: Charlotte, NC	UTC quote Scutrbrau wrote: Cabin 12, arriving on 9/25 and leaving 9/29. Woo hoo! Adrian, I got a cabin with two beds if you want to share. Rick, you are killing me!!! Arrrgggg... Thanks! I feel no pressure at all!!! But really, Thanks, I appreciate it! I hope to let you know soon!

OP stickyfrog UTC details Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana
OP stickyfrog Moderatus Rana MP3 250 and 2 MP3 500s Joined: UTC Posts: 22659 Location: Nashville, Indiana	UTC quote Midnight Rider wrote: froggieposition wrote: Midnight Rider wrote: I still want to go, unfortunately a screaming 6 week old is not a good foundation for the needed conversation.... tread cautiously On eggs... And I am not talking ostrich eggs, but rather little dove and sparrow eggs... Find someplace that has a spa weekend package, purchase it for her then use it as barter.

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The Beer Guy

2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT

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Scutrbrau

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stickyfrog wrote:

Midnight Rider wrote:

froggieposition wrote:

Midnight Rider wrote:

I still want to go, unfortunately a screaming 6 week old is not a good foundation for the needed conversation....

tread cautiously

On eggs... And I am not talking ostrich eggs, but rather little dove and sparrow eggs...

Find someplace that has a spa weekend package, purchase it for her then use it as barter.

Sounds like someone has experience with such things

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