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Question: Are you interested in going to Arkansas for the 2012 national meet?  (Voting closed: October 26, 2011, 08:52:09 PM)
Yes - 33 (82.5%)
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« on: October 12, 2011, 08:52:09 PM »
Gauging interest in going back to Arkansas next year.
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2011, 09:35:10 PM »
When do we leave?
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2011, 02:57:45 AM »
I had a great time in 2008 and am strongly considering it for next year. I have no problems with the location or the roads getting to/from. Taking the time off work (regardless of location) is the biggest hurdle for me...
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2011, 04:26:38 AM »
I have never been to Arkansas, and it's a national that doesn't require me to drive across a bunch of boring states, so I'd say yes.
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2011, 04:37:17 AM »
What time of year does the national typically take place?
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2011, 04:39:52 AM »
Quote from: Kneescrubber on October 13, 2011, 04:37:17 AM

What time of year does the national typically take place?


Second week of June as I recall.
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2011, 05:37:03 AM »
I'm seriously considering it. Went to my first get together this year (ESTN) and had a blast.

Never been to Arkansas, so the location has appeal as well. (and looks to be a nice couple day ride through Kentucky and TN to get there!)
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2011, 07:24:03 AM »
like other, timing will have a large affect on our ability to attend . . . .but the riding in NWArkansas is some of the best the country has to offer.
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2011, 07:48:17 AM »
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. . . .but the riding in NWArkansas is some of the best the country has to offer.

This is what I hear. Sadly enough since moving back to St. Louis years ago I've never taken advantage. Sad
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2011, 08:30:12 AM »
I'd love to ride Arkansas. Heading to the Eureka Springs area would be awesome.

I'm with others:  it's the timing, not the place, that's been the limiting factor.
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2011, 08:31:39 AM »
Time is always a problem for me.  The 2nd week in June is ALWAYS the first week of summer school for me.  That's a bad time to take a day off.
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2011, 08:39:10 AM »
Quote from: jadziadax8 on October 13, 2011, 08:31:39 AM

Time is always a problem for me.  The 2nd week in June is ALWAYS the first week of summer school for me.  That's a bad time to take a day off.


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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2011, 10:28:36 AM »
Yup, great riding and a wonderful time at the 08 National.  I'll be there if I can get the time off.
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« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2011, 10:36:11 AM »
According to maddjack's "National General Information" thread under ST.N Nationals, the meet is the third Tuesday and Wednesday in June.  For 2012, that will be June 19th and 20th.  Put it on your calendars now.  (It's been on ours for months.)  Regardless of location, you can always know when the National meet will be based on maddjack's post.  
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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 10:47:12 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 11:05:34 AM »
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on October 13, 2011, 10:36:11 AM

According to maddjack's "National General Information" thread under ST.N Nationals, the meet is the third Tuesday and Wednesday in June.  For 2012, that will be June 19th and 20th.  Put it on your calendars now.  (It's been on ours for months.)  Regardless of location, you can always know when the National meet will be based on maddjack's post.  

Well worth mentioning as I'm sure that's not common knowledge.  Unfortunately, it's never my calender that's the problem.
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« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2011, 11:07:18 AM »
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« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2011, 12:06:16 PM »
Was there a negative issue the last time it was in Arkansas? Or just probing to see what location would attract the most riders?

My 02 is that Arkansas has features you cant find anywhere else....
Miles of consistently twisty roads and rural. Yes WV, NC etc... have some better roads and lots more of them, but the reduced speed limits, high traffic volumes and a town/community ever few miles takes a bit away. ( I still go whenever I can cause its still worth the time)

If your looking for turn out and the social aspect, Arkansas may not be the best choice. I've met and rode with a lot of guys and gals on this board over the years and gotten a few in trouble (sorry about that). My ideal of a great ST get together involves more hours and miles of twisty riding than most want to do.

I've also rode with just about every kind of sport group FZ1, CBR, Gixxers, ST's, Connies etc....all here in Arkansas, and typically (not everyone) from ST.N are much more on the social side of riding. Not a thing wrong with that, either!

So for me...if the goal of ST.N National is to have an "All Day" ride your but off! Arkansas cant be beat, and I for one would step up and help coordinate a few things.
If the ST.N National wants to be more of a get together to meet, greet, drink a few beers, ride a bit theres probably a better location that would attract more members.
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« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2011, 01:02:18 PM »
In, want to go , will take time off to go as soon as the 2012 vacation thing starts in january provided I still have a job
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« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2011, 01:05:44 PM »
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on October 13, 2011, 10:36:11 AM

According to maddjack's "National General Information" thread under ST.N Nationals, the meet is the third Tuesday and Wednesday in June.  For 2012, that will be June 19th and 20th.  Put it on your calendars now.  (It's been on ours for months.)  Regardless of location, you can always know when the National meet will be based on maddjack's post.  
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