2009 Dragon Raid

[BritRider]

We are currently getting a Dragon Raid assembled for 2009. I have been in communication with Mac Benson at Triumph and he is excited about this and is offering Triumph’s support. The date and location are set. Instead of just one weekend which does not give you enough time to enjoy the area, we are starting it on Monday. It will be held at the Iron Horse Campground. I have stayed there many times and they are absolutely top notch. They have everything from tent camp sites to full cabins. We have blocked the whole place for us to make reservations until the end of January. After that, they will make it available to the public. Reserve early, to get what you want. You can call them at 828-479-3864 or through their website www.ironhorsenc.com I do have a thread started on this here: http://www.britrider.com/message/viewtopic.php?t=785

We are really trying to make a good event for everyone. And it will take everyone’s help. I am reaching out to all RAT Packs to help bring this together. It is still very early in the planning stage and every possibility is there. Please step up and help out. RAT is about us Triumph nuts that love to ride. Please do not hesitate to contact me about helping out. I need your help!!!

Fortunately this event is scheduled the week after British in the Blue Ridge. Hopefully you can add it to your summer events. I hope to see you there.

Thank You,
Rick Sine

937-360-1730

Remember the Campground is near the end of this road....

[Andrew]

Nifty first post

[BritRider]

Trained professional!!

Not really, never had a single lesson. Just trying to spread the word. So far I know of folks coming from, Texas, Idaho, Alabama, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana and Oklahoma. We always have a great time there and the more the merrier!

Thanks,
Rick

[BritRider]

Hello All,
I wanted to give you an update to the happenings for the Dragon Raid. Of course everyday we will get up, eat breakfast and head out for various rides on the best roads.

FRIDAY NIGHT****
Staring at 7pm there will be a party with an open bar and music. We will have a special guest of honor, Terry D. Tucker. Deputy Attorney General of the State of TN and all 'round cigar smokin' Triumph fanatic.
At midnight, some lucky Triumph rider will WIN a SUBSTANTIAL CASH PRIZE!!!Courtesy of the Kentucky RATS! You must be present to win! Trust me when I say, You don't want to miss this. I personally can not believe that the Kentucky RATS are doing this. I Thank each and everyone of them.

So, as you can see this is shaping up to be something that you don't want to miss. Great riding, great friends and a great time....
Please make your reservations today at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. http://www.ironhorsenc.com/[/img]

[BritRider]

Here is an email I receive from the KY RATS. It is to help explain Friday nights party:

Hello Fellow Triumph Riders,
The Joe's Cycle Shop Dragon Raid of 2009 orchestrated by Rick Sine will undoubtedly be the premier Triumph Event of the Year. Held at the Ironhorse Lodge and Campground outside Robbinsville, NC, anyone who is anyone in the World of Triumph will be there.
I, with several other Triumph faithful, mainly the KY RATS (Riders Against Terrorist Scumbags) are proud to assist Rick Sine by providing some festivities for Friday night of the Rally. Through several donations provided by the following:
Snidely Whiplash
Boris and Natasha
Hodie Snitch
W.W. Corrigan
Wile E. Coyote
Richard Blaine (of Rick's Americain Cafe)
James H. Doolittle
The June Taylor Dancers

We will be able to provide several doorprizes to be awarded at Midnight on Friday night to include: Some cool Triumph shirts and stuff, AND, a LARGE SUBSTANTIAL cash doorprize which will help some lucky soul defray his travel costs to the rally, AND:
Courtesy of the above donors and the KY RATS, there will be an open bar for those who have sworn and agreed to settle in for the evening consisting of Michelobe, Fosters, Bass Ale, Heineken, KY Bourbon, Tanqueray, Smirnoffs, KY apple/cinnamon moonshine, along with free burly tobacco products fresh from Fleming Co., KY for all those who still enjoy a good cigarette or a fine cigar. Political correctness hasn't quite taken over just yet!
Several hundred dollars worth of libation all for our Triumph friends.
Deputy Attorney General of the State Of TN, The Honourable Terry D. Tucker, has agreed to make a powerful speech guaranteed to make an impact on each and every attendee.
There will also be lots of old Rock 'N Roll and Contemporary Bluegrass sounds to delight all present. All free of charge.
Life is too short to spend it around people you don't like. So, let's party with our Britbike friends!!!! Our hats are off to Rick Sine for his hard work and commitment!
Harvey Mushman

[BritRider]

Just another update....

The support is definitely growing. I have donations flowing in for the beer/ T-Shirt fund, along with door prizes. Not only will Friday night be a banner night, Saturday will be also.

Marc Parnes is now a supporter. Marc Parnes offers motorcycle products. Mainly top quality wheel balancers. The will be a 50% off certificate for his products given away Saturday night. http://www.marcparnes.com/

There will be many more Saturday prizes.....

Rick

[cognosticator]

Is this just for Triumph riders or open to everyone.  From the way it reads it sounds like only Triumph

[BritRider]

Actually it is open to anyone. Our group has ALWAYS had the opinion that if you are on 2 wheels, you are all right with us. Now, remember that if you are not on a Triumph and around them.... you might be tempted to trade your bike in on one...Just a warning.

[cognosticator]

Actually it is open to anyone. Our group has ALWAYS had the opinion that if you are on 2 wheels, you are all right with us. Now, remember that if you are not on a Triumph and around them.... you might be tempted to trade your bike in on one...Just a warning.

   I saw an '09 Bonnie T100 this weekend.  Sweet........reminded me of my first bike, a 1970 Bonnie I bought new in Germany and shipped it back to the states.

[BritRider]

Your SV will fit right in with us...Come on up and join the fun!

[BritRider]

Just another update...

Saturday night we will break out 2 half barrels booze. One of which will be of Arrogant Bastard Ale and the other is Stella Artois. This is made possible by Boston's Bistro in Dayton Ohio. There will also be awards and door prizes.. Reserve your rooms, tent, campsite whatever.... if you've got two wheels you are good with us!

[simpson]

I am really looking forward to this one...

It is going to be a BIG time.

-simpson

[tuumi]

Hot Damn. Holy Crap.  I'm going to be down there at that time for two weeks and was planning on staying there anyway...and I have a Triumph.  Good booze, good people, good bikes.  
Do I need to reserve a tent space or is there always room?

[BritRider]

Yes, reservations are encouraged. Contact Iron Horse, www.ironhorsenc.com to ensure a space.

Rick

[BritRider]

Attention!! Anyone that is going to be there, could you please send me an email to rick@britrider.com and let me know what size T Shirt you wear.....??? It's a free T coming your way.
Thanks,
Rick

[BritRider]

Well guys, It was a great time... The weather was great and the roads were awesome. Some of our antics can be seen here:
http://www.britrider.com/message/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=990

There was one bloke from Canada that rode his rocket there pulling a trailer:


Next year will be bigger and better. I HIGHLY recommend it...