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« on: March 05, 2008, 07:00:50 AM »
Crazy LOOKING TO ESCAPE TO WARMER PLACES????      Headscratch WANT TO RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE????  Lol HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY  Bigsmile

The Chicago-Milwaukee HSTA riders are on the move again. This time a weekend trip to the Tennessee/North Carolina roads and all the twists they offer.  

This informal ride is simply for the fun of it. The basic plan as of this posting is to meet up on Wednesday (3/26) around 1pm in the O'Hare Area (place to be decided see note about planning meeting below), with site set on getting at least to Indianapolis that evening and into North Carolina on Thursday.

Squeezing in as many miles as we can riding the roads of this motorcycle Mecca on Friday and Saturday. Making the the long sprint home on Sunday.

Informal enough to that there will be a GO/NO GO point if the weather looks to bad to ride.

The reason for the post is to see if any of you would like to ride with us. We will be meeting for pizza and planning THURSDAY, MARCH 6 @ 6pm
Kaisers Pizza
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Gurnee, IL 60031
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Of course feel free to join us for pizza even if you do not plan on going on the trip or join us on the trip even if you skip the pizza.

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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2008, 07:02:20 PM »
Here is the plan for those still considering this trip.

We are meeting up at the Hinsdale Oasis at 12:30pm top off the tanks and heading out.

Shooting for Louisville via the interstate system (maybe farther depending on the time we make.)
Next morning Louisville to Townsend off the interstate.

Check in and go back out and ride into the evening.

Ride the area on Friday

Checkout on Saturday enjoy the area again as we meander some what north ending somewhere to make the Sunday sprint for home shorter than if we stayed in Townsend until Sunday morning.

Finger crossed for decent weather.

So join us it should be a great trip....

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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2008, 08:29:45 PM »
Dave, when your in townsend tn. stop for some coffee.

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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2008, 08:53:42 PM »
Dave,
Where you staying in Townsend?
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2008, 09:22:20 PM »
Quote from: johnnyb on March 10, 2008, 08:53:42 PM

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Where you staying in Townsend?

> Econo Lodge - 3/27, 28 - Townsend, TN
> 7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
> Townsend, TN, US, 37882
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2008, 04:54:26 AM »
Quote from: DavidLSI on March 05, 2008, 07:00:50 AM
This time a weekend trip to the Tennessee/North Carolina roads and all the twists they offer.

Great road. I used to live in the general area and loved it. Tell your guys to keep an eye out - the local police have been cracking down on "spirited" riding on The Dragon.

Has anyone in your group been down that way before?
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2008, 05:21:39 AM »
Yes this will by my 2nd time and the others have all been there multiple times before..  Thanks for the heads up on the the LEOs. I do rember all of the publicity from that last season.
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2008, 04:09:03 PM »
Looks like around 600 miles from Hinsdale to Townsend... Heck, thats only a 10 hour ride Smile

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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2008, 04:12:17 PM »
Quote from: Putt on March 11, 2008, 04:09:03 PM

Looks like around 600 miles from Hinsdale to Townsend... Heck, thats only a 10 hour ride Smile

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Shooting for Louisville via the interstate system (maybe farther depending on the time we make.)
Next morning Louisville to Townsend off the interstate.


Which is why we are only looking to get part of the way......
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2008, 04:23:13 PM »
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Which is why we are only looking to get part of the way......


Actually the planned route to Townsend looks very interesting as it will be off the interstate following some of the routes from MAD MAPS.  

This should be a great trip, we welcome the company if anyone want to come along.....
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2008, 12:12:05 PM »
Theres a hugs parking lot on devon betrwween river and manhiem, very close to ohare.

One can make it to TN in 8-10 hours, and Indy under 5 ,,,  
I made it to Murpheesborough , TN by 930 pm but didnt leave the burbs till after 11am that day and stoped near indy (East of) for 2 hours.

I have never been to the dragon and want to go, I want the t-shirt and sticker!
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2008, 07:43:42 PM »
I very well may be riding to Birmingham at this same time.  Would love to ride to Louisville with you if things gel.  Will watch the thread and post up as my plans become more clear.
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2008, 08:22:51 PM »
Quote from: Brightrider on March 12, 2008, 07:43:42 PM

I very well may be riding to Birmingham at this same time.  Would love to ride to Louisville with you if things gel.  Will watch the thread and post up as my plans become more clear.


That would be great.....
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« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2008, 04:59:07 AM »
Sounds like a great time.  David, I think we meet at one of the Sushi meets?  Anyways, I need to change my profile from Fast Beemer to Fast-Strom  Smile Yeah, I sold the BMW last year.  I just put a deposit on an '05 Vee-Strom in NYC.  I wanted to fly out this weekend to go pick it up.. but the weather is not cooperating Sad  So, maybe I can fly out the 26th, and ride towards you for a couple of fun days riding?  I'll keep you posted....  Bigok

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« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2008, 05:36:34 AM »
Quote from: Fast Beemer on March 13, 2008, 04:59:07 AM

Sounds like a great time.  David, I think we meet at one of the Sushi meets?  Anyways, I need to change my profile from Fast Beemer to Fast-Strom  Smile Yeah, I sold the BMW last year.  I just put a deposit on an '05 Vee-Strom in NYC.  I wanted to fly out this weekend to go pick it up.. but the weather is not cooperating Sad  So, maybe I can fly out the 26th, and ride towards you for a couple of fun days riding?  I'll keep you posted....  Bigok

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« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2008, 03:56:29 AM »
Wow, I didn't realize there was this much banter here about our upcoming "winter" ride.  I guess I need to start checking in here once in awhile.
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« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2008, 12:05:45 PM »
So, hows it looking for next week?  I think i'm gonna try and fly out to NYC on thursday, go get a power outlet installed at a local dealer (so I can use my gerbings), and go out towards you all.  What's the chance?

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« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2008, 12:51:04 PM »
Quote from: Fast Beemer on March 18, 2008, 12:05:45 PM

So, hows it looking for next week?  I think i'm gonna try and fly out to NYC on thursday, go get a power outlet installed at a local dealer (so I can use my gerbings), and go out towards you all.  What's the chance?

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So far its a go....

Final call of course depends on mother nature.  But even if it is like today when we leave I do not see that stopping us.
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« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2008, 03:19:48 PM »
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So far its a go....

Final call of course depends on mother nature.  But even if it is like today when we leave I do not see that stopping us.


HEY!

Stop jinxing us...

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« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2008, 04:20:41 PM »
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