ESTN 2010 - Final Information

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I can edit this post as information becomes available. Right now I know that we have the dates and location set  


ESTN

Where? Sparta, NC
When? September 10-12

Alleghany Inn
341 North Main St
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-2501
(888) 372-2501

Room rate  $62.95 for 1 or 2 adults ($5.00 for each additional adult)

Shirts - working on it!


Please note!!! I am NOT in charge of this event! I merely collected information and put it into one post. If you have questions regarding this event, please don't ask me, as I probably don't know  

[dgshaffer]

I'll be on Vacation in Mass the week prior to that so I won't be making it. I was looking foreword to my first ESTN  

[malbojah]

I'll be on Vacation in Mass the week prior to that so I won't be making it. I was looking foreword to my first ESTN  

There is nothing worth coming to Mass for vacationing

[marc11]

Who is bringing the TP this year?

[malbojah]

Who is bringing the TP this year?

I can stop by a walmart on the way down and pick up a 36 roll pack

[cultureslayer]

Looks like this will be my first ESTN.  

[chornbe]

It takes 36 rolls of toilet paper to get Lauren to attend.

Noted.

[cultureslayer]

It takes 36 rolls of toilet paper to get Lauren to attend.

Noted.

I'll put 36 rolls on my 250.    Be prepared to see the most craptastic bike EVAR.  Looks like a big pile of poo (I see no need to repaint it until I graduate and leave university parking lots behind) but is still running strong (minus the exhaust possibly rusting through, but I'll have a new header by then) and will be well beyond 20k on it by then.

[flynfink]

Wow, I'll already be in Sparta that weekend. Lottsa great roads in the area.

[Lon]

Looks good at the moment; I might have to go hike Mt. Charleston that weekend, though.

[Cliff650]

I can edit this post as information becomes available. Right now I know that we have the dates and location set  


ESTN

Where? Sparta, NC
When? September 10-12


Shirts - working on it!

are you having shirts made is so how many? maybe I can help you with that.

[chornbe]

are you having shirts made is so how many? maybe I can help you with that.

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,49921.0.html

[Mr_McBride]

This will be my first ESTN meet.

Is there anything I need to know to prepare? Is there a cost to attend?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

This will be my first ESTN meet.

Is there anything I need to know to prepare? Is there a cost to attend?

Anything to know ahead of time? Not really. If you're really bored you can track members' posts and see who's interesting and who's not and who you really want to meet and/or ride with. Or you can just wing it  


Cost - that's up to you. There *might* be a group dinner, which you'll have to pay your share of. There *might* be a shirt that you can order if you want. And accommodations are also up to you. Otherwise you're on your own for what you spend. This could be a 100% free meet if you work it out right  

[Mr_McBride]

Much thanks, Mrs. DantesDame.

I hope to put some faces with a few names.

[ckvoncan]

Anything to know ahead of time? Not really. If you're really bored you can track members' posts and see who's interesting and who's not and who you really want to meet and/or ride with. Or you can just wing it  


Cost - that's up to you. There *might* be a group dinner, which you'll have to pay your share of. There *might* be a shirt that you can order if you want. And accommodations are also up to you. Otherwise you're on your own for what you spend. This could be a 100% free meet if you work it out right  

Another STN newb here, thanks for the 411!  

[PirateT7]

This will be my first ESTN meet.

Is there usually a place to camp?

[googus]

This is great ! I am moving to nc in June whAt perfect way to start off my months in nc. Now all I have to do is get the ok  from the war department

[garry]

Is there usually a place to camp?

Not usually. That doesn't mean there aren't campgrounds in the area, but to date, ESTNs have been held at motels that don't also offer camping on site. I don't recall there being campgrounds very close to Sparta. Probably a few choices within 20 miles though.

[maddjack]

Not usually. That doesn't mean there aren't campgrounds in the area, but to date, ESTNs have been held at motels that don't also offer camping on site. I don't recall there being campgrounds very close to Sparta. Probably a few choices within 20 miles though.

theres one about 4 miles (if I remember correctly) south of town

[636Jen]

Thanks for linking me here Webb.  I think Clay will come with me this weekend.  Is there a hotel set up for this or will we be staying at the Sparta one again?   Had a great time 2 years ago ....can't wait to ride those twisties again!

 

[DredheadV2.0]

theres one about 4 miles (if I remember correctly) south of town

That's good.  The camping option has always been an important facet of ESTN since the dawn of time.  Or 2003, which seems like the dawn of time, come to think of it.

[HappyRiding]

I called the Alleghany Inn in Sparta to make myself a reservation and ended up getting a block of rooms held at a group rate. I hope this is OK with the ST.N masses.

The group code is ESTN. Right now they are holding 30 rooms.

http://www.alleghanyinn.com/

Alleghany Inn
341 North Main St
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-2501
(888) 372-2501

Room rate  $62.95 for 1 or 2 adults ($5.00 for each additional adult)

Unbooked rooms will be released on August 20, 2010 so please make reservations early.

You have up until 6pm the night of reservation to cancel.

This is about seven bucks off the regular rate.

Since the Alleghany Inn hosted ESTN '07 and is about the only place in Sparta that can handle a group of our size, I am guessing the hotel choice was a given. I hope I haven't stepped on any toes here by getting the rooms blocked for us. ( Disclaimer: I'm not volunteering to be an organizer, just helping out with the lodging since I'm in the neighborhood.)

If this is OK with everyone, maybe Colleen can add the info to the first post in this thread.

[garry]

The Allegheny Inn *is* the spot to stay for ESTN as far as I know. Thanks for setting up the group rate.

[02VFR]

I called the Alleghany Inn in Sparta to make myself a reservation and ended up getting a block of rooms held at a group rate. I hope this is OK with the ST.N masses.

The group code will be ready on their website on Monday and I can post it then. Right now they are holding 30 rooms but can hold more if it looks like we need them.

http://www.alleghanyinn.com/

Alleghany Inn
341 North Main St
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-2501
(888) 372-2501

Room rate  $62.95 for 1 or 2 adults ($5.00 for each additional adult)

This is about seven bucks off the regular rate.

Since the Alleghany Inn hosted ESTN '07 and is about the only place in Sparta that can handle a group of our size, I am guessing the hotel choice was a given. I hope I haven't stepped on any toes here by getting the rooms blocked for us. ( Disclaimer: I'm not volunteering to be an organizer, just helping out with the lodging since I'm in the neighborhood.)

If this is OK with everyone, maybe Colleen can add the info to the first post in this thread.

 

[R Doug]

The Allegheny Inn *is* the spot to stay for ESTN as far as I know. Thanks for setting up the group rate.

+1  

I so wish I could attend this year's ESTN.  This is a GREAT location for a meet.  

[Spanky]

Thanks Sarah, I will call and make a reservation so I don't miss out on the festivities!
After the National, I am really looking forward to this. Should be a great time.

David

[HappyRiding]

Thanks Sarah, I will call and make a reservation so I don't miss out on the festivities!
After the National, I am really looking forward to this. Should be a great time.

David

Yup, it should be a great time. Thanks for making the reservation. The motel was hesitant to block that many rooms during the BRP 75th anniversary celebration. That's the reason they required that unbooked rooms be released three weeks before the event.

BTW, I really enjoyed riding down to National with you and Cablebandit. Keep up the good turtle karma!!

Sara

[HappyRiding]

http://blueridgeparkway75.org/events/view/parkways_75th_anniversary_weekend_festival

The Parkway Festival will be up on Cumberland Knob during ESTN.

The BRP might be a little busy that weekend but there is no shortage of excellent roads in the area.

[02VFR]

I called the Alleghany Inn in Sparta to make myself a reservation and ended up getting a block of rooms held at a group rate. I hope this is OK with the ST.N masses.

The group code is ESTN. Right now they are holding 30 rooms.

http://www.alleghanyinn.com/

Alleghany Inn
341 North Main St
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-2501
(888) 372-2501

Room rate  $62.95 for 1 or 2 adults ($5.00 for each additional adult)

Unbooked rooms will be released on August 20, 2010 so please make reservations early.

You have up until 6pm the night of reservation to cancel.

This is about seven bucks off the regular rate.

Since the Alleghany Inn hosted ESTN '07 and is about the only place in Sparta that can handle a group of our size, I am guessing the hotel choice was a given. I hope I haven't stepped on any toes here by getting the rooms blocked for us. ( Disclaimer: I'm not volunteering to be an organizer, just helping out with the lodging since I'm in the neighborhood.)

If this is OK with everyone, maybe Colleen can add the info to the first post in this thread.

Called and made my reservations.
 

[maddjack]

Damm I wish I was able to go  

[chornbe]

Looks like I'll be attending. I may or may not have a pillion in tow. Likely one of my kids.  

[HappyRiding]

Damm I wish I was able to go  

Call work and tell them you have head lice and ask if anyone else has been itching. They'll be happy for you to be elsewhere.

Looks like I'll be attending. I may or may not have a pillion in tow. Likely one of my kids.  

 

[chornbe]

 

And yes, I've put the word out to my brother.  

[jfurf]

I'm definitely planning to go.

But I'm terrible at planning this far ahead.  

[ConPilot1]

I'll see how it goes here for the rest of the summer then decide.

If the karma here's good and the cashflow is good by then I might go.


I would like to roll through the mountains again before the year's out.

[chornbe]

I'll see how it goes here for the rest of the summer then decide.

If the karma here's good and the cashflow is good by then I might go.


I would like to roll through the mountains again before the year's out.

Oh, just plan on going. You know the biggest asshole on ST.N, R Doug, was at the national and everyone else was able to put aside his shenanigans and just have a good time. If we could all put up with him, surely you can put up with all the rest of us.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Oh, just plan on going. You know the biggest asshole on ST.N, R Doug, was at the national and everyone else was able to put aside his shenanigans and just have a good time. If we could all put up with him, surely you can put up with all the rest of us.  

I thought that was Scottzilla?  


Regardless, you should go if you can. It's really nice to put faces (and voices) to names. Changes the whole game, it does  

[DredheadV2.0]

I'll see how it goes here for the rest of the summer then decide.

Just go.  It's not like the meet's in Idaho.    

[HappyRiding]

And yes, I've put the word out to my brother.  

 

I'm definitely planning to go.

But I'm terrible at planning this far ahead.  

It's easy. Just make a room reservation, circle the date on your calendar with your favorite color Sharpie and when you get to that date, ride your motorcyle to Sparta.

[maddjack]

Oh, just plan on going. You know the biggest asshole on ST.N, R Doug, was at the national and everyone else was able to put aside his shenanigans and just have a good time. If we could all put up with him, surely you can put up with all the rest of us.  

hey Chris, I thought I had that title, he only got another ignore by hanging out with me at the meet


The Criminal Element

[chornbe]

LOL

I gotta believe the only way anyone could end up ignoring Doug is by accidentally hitting the ignore button, or by being pissed off trying to keep up with him.  

[maddjack]

I called the Alleghany Inn in Sparta to make myself a reservation and ended up getting a block of rooms held at a group rate. I hope this is OK with the ST.N masses.

The group code is ESTN. Right now they are holding 30 rooms.

http://www.alleghanyinn.com/

Alleghany Inn
341 North Main St
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-2501
(888) 372-2501

Room rate  $62.95 for 1 or 2 adults ($5.00 for each additional adult)

Unbooked rooms will be released on August 20, 2010 so please make reservations early.

You have up until 6pm the night of reservation to cancel.

This is about seven bucks off the regular rate.

Since the Alleghany Inn hosted ESTN '07 and is about the only place in Sparta that can handle a group of our size, I am guessing the hotel choice was a given. I hope I haven't stepped on any toes here by getting the rooms blocked for us. ( Disclaimer: I'm not volunteering to be an organizer, just helping out with the lodging since I'm in the neighborhood.)

If this is OK with everyone, maybe Colleen can add the info to the first post in this thread.

A BIG thanks to you for setting this up, Although I am still on the no show as of now, your effort is appreciated.  

[mustang]

I am a definite maybe

[jamesgino]

I will try to show up. I'm in flight school right now and I'm not sure what my schedule will be that far in advance. As it gets closer I'll be able to know for sure. I hope to be going up part of the BRP the weekend after the 4th of July so I'll know some of the area  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I don't whom, if anyone, is keeping track, but I won't be attending. Dan and I will be in Seattle Labor Day weekend (plus a few days) and getting time for this meet isn't likely.

Enjoy!

I have an idea for next year's ESTN....  

[maddjack]

I have an idea for next year's ESTN....  

Cool  

[LENSMAN]

   Hmmm.  I'd like to come, but that's around the time the Blackbird riders have their Northeast meet. Depends.

What's the head count at this point?

[chornbe]

I have an idea for next year's ESTN....  

Let's get to planning that as soon as seems reasonable.  

[HappyRiding]

So far, four rooms have been booked at Alleghany Inn.

[chornbe]

So far, four rooms have been booked at Alleghany Inn.

I'm waiting to see if one of the kids is going with me. If not, I'll be available for a room split.

[Corbeau]

I'm considering it. But my participation depends on my job situation. If I'm still a sub. teacher, then I have the time (but limited means). If I land a full-year teaching contract, then I won't have the time, but I'll have the cash... Go figure.

BTW, if anyone ends up in Sparta with a bald rear tire, you can get one in Morrisville, TN, 170 miles away. (Don't ask me how I know...)

Camping, for those so inclined, is available on the BRP at the Doughton Park campground.

[maddjack]

BTW, if anyone ends up in Sparta with a bald rear tire, you can get one in Morrisville, TN, 170 miles away. (Don't ask me how I know...)

 

[sprint_st]

Just checkin' with the Allegheny Inn, they have approximately 31 rooms blocked, but only four reserved at this time.
Just sayin'  ........

[cultureslayer]

Just checkin' with the Allegheny Inn, they have approximately 31 rooms blocked, but only four reserved at this time.
Just sayin'  ........

I need to check the expected temps to see if we'll be in a room or camping.  

[Cablebandit]

If I had to guess I'd say hot as hell and raining.  

[Skee]

Just checkin' with the Allegheny Inn, they have approximately 31 rooms blocked, but only four reserved at this time.
Just sayin'  ........

I'll eventually get around to reserving one...if not, there's a Day's Inn up in Galax.  Don't ask me how I know.

[mustang]

I to will get to it soon.

I'll eventually get around to reserving one...if not, there's a Day's Inn up in Galax.  Don't ask me how I know.

[chornbe]

If I had to guess I'd say hot as hell and raining.  

Ah, so it's an ST.N gathering, then?  

[HappyRiding]

 
What's the head count at this point?

So far there are at least 10 saying "I'm coming" and at least a dozen more gettin' splinters on the fence. And Maddjack will be getting an acute case of something he doesn't want to pass along to his coworkers.

[02VFR]

I am in, room booked.  My plan is to arrive on Thursday (so far)..

[sprint_st]

Thanks for linking me here Webb.  I think Clay will come with me this weekend.  Is there a hotel set up for this or will we be staying at the Sparta one again?   Had a great time 2 years ago ....can't wait to ride those twisties again!

 

So only two from the Michigan gang will be returning to the scene of the crime ???    I know Mr.Awesome isn't exact a member of the Redline Club but he was my roomate at the National (my electrics went bad I had to cut that short).  Gone riding with Webb and Faye down in Mountain City too.  Gary told me some of the group has also moved.  Would be nice for deja vu all over again  

[sprint_st]

I'll eventually get around to reserving one...if not, there's a Day's Inn up in Galax.  Don't ask me how I know.

Missed you at the National, maybe this time we will actually go for the ride  

[Mr_McBride]

Is anyone working on gps routes for the ESTN10?

If not, I am working on one large route right now.

I will spent the day Friday leading a group up to Sparta, will be looking forward to riding some new roads on Saturday, and will be spend the day Sunday returning home.

I am building a gps route for Saturday. My goal is 400 - 500 miles. I am using a lot of same roads that were used for ESTN07.

I'm not sure who builds the routes for the ESTN meets, I don't want to step on any toes here....just offering to assist.

[chornbe]

The thing about routes is, the more the merrier. Choices are good. There's no official route maker / keeper.

I'm happy to host them for downloading, too.

[Mr_McBride]

Cool, thanks Chris...I'll post back here once I have completed the route I'm working on now.

I also have three routes from ESTN07. Let me know where to send them.

[chornbe]

email them to chris at thepacepodcast dot com and I'll get them up and PM you links to post to them.  

[mustang]

I am now in! planing on getting in Friday evening.

[mustang]

I am now in! planing on getting in Friday evening.

Can someone start a thread for who is going? Don't know how to do it.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Can someone start a thread for who is going? Don't know how to do it.

You go to the top of Region 6, click on "New Topic" and then name it something appropriate, like "Who's coming to ESTN?"  

[HappyRiding]

Can someone start a thread for who is going? Don't know how to do it.

  Good idea.

[SWriverstone]

Now LISTEN UP!

All you people who are considering other meets...or thinking work takes priority...or whatever...need to COME TO THIS MEET!!! Sparta is about THE most epic place to ride a motorcycle east of the Mississippi! Seriously (well, Sparta and Mt. Airy—it's a toss-up). I've been to a few meets in this area (including a couple of Ducs Along the Blue Ridge meets and ESTN 07) and I'd never seen so many insanely twisty, up-and-down, scenic, mind-boggling roads in one place!  

ALSO: If you're riding to Sparta from ANY point north of there (and likely south of there too)...you can ride the BRP most (or all) of the way there!!! (In other words, there is no better ride TO any meet!)

Okay—done with my pitch.   I'm calling the Alleghany Inn right now and making my reservation!

Scott

PS - I would have NO CLUE where to begin with routes for this meet...because there are a ZILLION POSSIBILITIES!!!!

[ConPilot1]

I talked to st2sam last night and he said it's a great place also, lots of good riding.
I really would like to go but it's all dependent on finances at the time.

Overtime=Con goes    Slow at work: Con sits home and cries in beer.    

[maddjack]

And you forgot Scott , they have phones and Coffee makers too

Sorry couldn't resist  

[Cablebandit]

    I get jokes.

[SWriverstone]

And you forgot Scott , they have phones and Coffee makers too

Sorry couldn't resist  

Yeah yeah.   Actually, the Alleghany Inn is one of the best moto-hangout hotels I've seen with rooms on three sides of the "Drunken Public Square."  

Scott

PS - Are you going Chris? And how about you Robert? Or Jerry?

[maddjack]

Yeah yeah.   Actually, the Alleghany Inn is one of the best moto-hangout hotels I've seen with rooms on three sides of the "Drunken Public Square."  

Scott

PS - Are you going Chris? And how about you Robert? Or Jerry?

 http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,55085.0.html

[garry]

I created a simple web page (quick rehash of last years ESTN page) for this one. I can host GDB files or other stuff as needed from it. Right now it just has the info from the start of this thread and a link to the 2007 ESTN routes at the bottom of the page.

http://www.MotoRoads.net/ESTN10/index.htm

[HappyRiding]

Just a reminder that the unbooked rooms will be released on August 20th.

Because the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Festival is the same weekend it might not be a bad idea to make a reservation if you think you might attend. You have until 6pm on the arrival date to cancel.

See Y'all in September!

[tonyfjr]

I may be in for this, haven't gone in a couple years now, but I see some familar faces ( avatars and screen names ). Yo Jeff F.! Are you planning to ride?

[cultureslayer]

Anyone interested in renting a house and sharing?  http://www.sparta-nc.com/aur/baldknob.html is available.

I'm so undecided.  Having a kitchen would be nice since I'll have to be packing my lunches.

[HappyRiding]

Anyone interested in renting a house and sharing?  http://www.sparta-nc.com/aur/baldknob.html is available.

I'm so undecided.  Having a kitchen would be nice since I'll have to be packing my lunches.

Lauren, the motel has a two BR apartment available with a full kitchen that is part of our block. If you call the motel directly and talk to Candy I think she can get you a rate of $75/night.

22 rooms booked!

[cultureslayer]

Lauren, the motel has a two BR apartment available with a full kitchen that is part of our block. If you call the motel directly and talk to Candy I think she can get you a rate of $75/night.

22 rooms booked!

At $75 a night I will just drive back to my friend's place in Winston Salem.  Cash is tight and the bike already needs a new set of tires.

[HappyRiding]

Just a reminder that the unbooked rooms will be released this Friday afternoon.

I stopped by the motel Saturday and asked if they could find us a two or three coolers to use for our parking lot gathering. There are at least a couple of restaurants within walking distance and a gas station across the street. The pizza place next door serves breakfast as well as having pretty good pizza. There are many choices within a short distance.

[maddjack]

The gas station has a good beer assortment too, Food lion down the stree is the other beer store

[chornbe]

Just a reminder that the unbooked rooms will be released this Friday afternoon.

I stopped by the motel Saturday and asked if they could find us a two or three coolers to use for our parking lot gathering. There are at least a couple of restaurants within walking distance and a gas station across the street. The pizza place next door serves breakfast as well as having pretty good pizza. There are many choices within a short distance.

at the national, I trailered in and was laughed at.

meanwhile, I had cold beer in the back of the van the whole weekend and lots of people were able to find a cold beer on short notice.  

No, I'm not trailering to ESTN.  

[ConPilot1]

meanwhile, I had cold beer in the back of the van the whole weekend and lots of people were able to find a cold beer on short notice.  

Well that doesn't absolve you from the sin of trailering to a National only 400 miles away from you.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Well that doesn't absolve you from the sin of trailering to a National only 400 miles away from you.

And washing his bike once he got there  

[ConPilot1]

And washing his bike once he got there  

Not once, but two or three times, from what I've heard.
I guess they gotta keep those Guzzi's and Harley's clean so it's easy to spot the oil leaks.  

[sprint_st]

at the national, I trailered in and was laughed at.

No, I'm not trailering to ESTN.  

Well I am!!!!  It's only three hours from home to the Allegheny Inn.  Did it in May at the MSTA TriStar and will do it again    Tony won't be loaded down like a pack mule. I'll be there by 10am on Friday and be out running by 10:30am relaxed and refreshed.  Goin' home won't be the drag it always is either.  Going to and from Sparta definitely ain't like slabbin' but I've ridden it so many times, it IS boring, well at least that part before I start climbing the Blue Ridge on 18.

[Cablebandit]

No, I'm not trailering to ESTN.  

Will you still be supplying cold beer?  

[maddjack]

at the national, I trailered in and was laughed at.

meanwhile, I had cold beer in the back of the van the whole weekend and lots of people were able to find a cold beer on short notice.  

No, I'm not trailering to ESTN.  

Chris chris, no matter we laugh at you anyway  
ps if you ask nice the Inn will provide rags to wash bikes..

[Max Wedge]

ps if you ask nice the Inn will provide rags to wash bikes..

Wait....is this a requirement? You are supposed to wash these things?

[HappyRiding]

Wait....is this a requirement? You are supposed to wash these things?

Ummm, I hope not.  

[maddjack]

Ummm, I hope not.  

Don't think its a requirement nobody (until this years National ) ever used the option , We were so stunned we took pictures  

[chornbe]

We may be bringing beer... we'll see.  


and you guys can laugh at me all you want, but... but... but... wait, I got nothing.  

[HappyRiding]

We may be bringing beer... we'll see.  


and you guys can laugh at me all you want, but... but... but... wait, I got nothing.  

Hell, I don't care if you trailer, ride or send yourself Priority Mail as long as you make it. I still have my fingers crossed that your brother won't be too gimpy to attend. Y'all crack me up!

[maddjack]

Hell, I don't care if you trailer, ride or send yourself Priority Mail as long as you make it. I still have my fingers crossed that your brother won't be too gimpy to attend. Y'all crack me up!

 + 1000

[chornbe]

Hell, I don't care if you trailer, ride or send yourself Priority Mail as long as you make it. I still have my fingers crossed that your brother won't be too gimpy to attend. Y'all crack me up!

He said, and I loosely quote... "I'm going no matter how fucked up my knee is. Hopefully someone will want to take care of me while I'm there."

 

[Smoker]

 Hopefully someone will want to take care of me while I'm there."

He could ride bitch with Sarah.  

[Mr_McBride]

Is anyone working on gps routes for the ESTN10?

If not, I am working on one large route right now.

I will spent the day Friday leading a group up to Sparta, will be looking forward to riding some new roads on Saturday, and will be spend the day Sunday returning home.

I am building a gps route for Saturday. My goal is 400 - 500 miles. I am using a lot of same roads that were used for ESTN07.

I'm not sure who builds the routes for the ESTN meets, I don't want to step on any toes here....just offering to assist.

My plans have changed and I will not be able to make it this year.

However, as promised, I have finished building the route that I was going to ride. This route pretty much follows the ESTN07 route #2 that ServiceRifle created. I have broke the route up into three segments. Each leg contains a flag at every turn ( road change ).

Let me know if anyone has any questions.

1st Leg:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-wxaphprxrYgfs*1j

2nd Leg:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-yAj0

3rd Leg:
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-JqR92bA2Kdzd


If you have the Garmin Communicator installed you can transfer these routes directly to your Garmin from MapQuest. I have also attached the gpx files.

Let me know if anyone has any questions about the routes.

[HappyRiding]

He could ride bitch with Sarah.  

  OK, but I don't promise that he won't have a bad knee AND a nervous tic after that.

[HappyRiding]

27 ROOMS BOOKED!!!

[chornbe]

  OK, but I don't promise that he won't have a bad knee AND a nervous tic after that.

I'm sure you'll both enjoy his holding on tight.  

[MrsCablebandit]

27 ROOMS BOOKED!!!

LOVE IT!!!  I can't wait!  If I/we didn't have fun things to do on the weekends prior to this, I'd REALLY be chomping at the bit!

[HappyRiding]

I'm sure you'll both enjoy his holding on tight.  

  Valid point...




Unbooked rooms will be released this afternoon.

Mostly that means that my credit card is off the hook for the rooms.  

[Skee]

I stopped by the motel Saturday and asked if they could find us a two or three coolers to use for our parking lot gathering.

IIRC They have (or used to have) small fridges in the rooms.  

I left a 6-pack of pounders there in '07.  I'm going back to get them.  

They were Buds; aging can only have improved the flavor.  

[HappyRiding]

We booked 28 of the 30 rooms in our block.

The other rooms have been released and the motel is now booked solid.

[chornbe]

We booked 28 of the 30 rooms in our block.

The other rooms have been released and the motel is now booked solid.

BUT I NEEDED ANOTHER ROOM FOR MY BEER!!!!

[HappyRiding]

BUT I NEEDED ANOTHER ROOM FOR MY BEER!!!!

  I'll let you keep it in my room. Now where did I put my lucky bottle opener?

[ConPilot1]

BUT I NEEDED ANOTHER ROOM FOR MY BEER!!!!

Thought you'd have plenty of room in the trailer.  

[chornbe]

Are you going?

[ConPilot1]

I'd love to but I don't see it happening.

[Smoker]

Are you going?

Oh snap!

[googus]

guys I might be able to make a day trip up there. I could come up Friday or Sat if I can get some things done around the house. It is only a 2hr trip for me. When do you guys think it would be better to hang out to meet up?
Greg

[chornbe]

guys I might be able to make a day trip up there. I could come up Friday or Sat if I can get some things done around the house. It is only a 2hr trip for me. When do you guys think it would be better to hang out to meet up?
Greg

Saturday night.  

Well crap... need me to change plans and trailer the connie down there for you to use?

[MK96xj]

Saturday night.  

Well crap... need me to change plans and trailer the connie down there for you to use?

Pay attention Chris. Greg has a new bike. He is not giving you a reason to trailer

[chornbe]

*whew*

I didn't know he got a bike. Excellent.  

[googus]

Saturday might be hard because I have to drive down to Atlanta on Sunday for a week of training. If you guys see a white VFR pull in it would be me so don't be shy:) I might come up for a bit on Friday.


Thanks for the offer Chris! But I landed a new toy a couple of days ago