National Rally - Eureka Springs Arkansas June 19th-20th 2012

[Scratch33]

 It's a Magritte joke.  

Yeeeah, let's see how that plays in Arkansas...

[Oddball]

Payment sent.

[Acadian Rider]

Leon dear, you have to read Mac's whole 'disclaimer'. It's a Magritte joke.  

O.K.  I had to do some research to see who or what the heck is a Magritte.  At first I thought it was a bad spelling of the word "marguerite".  The funny part for me is that I learned something about "Magritte" the surrealist Belgian artist because of an ST.N.Net thread regarding the National in Arkansas.    

 

[stromgal]

 

[sprintrock]

I see you need volunteers, I will be attending.  What kind of help are you needing?

[MacGyver]

Pertinent needs will change as the event approaches but, the biggest need for volunteers will be manpower Tuesday/Wednesday.  Cat herding, raffle, check in, and reconnoitering restaurants to name a few.   You never know what spontaneity might arise after dinner.  A heads up to a certain business might be helpful.  ATGATT Go-karting??

If someone wants to volunteer to lead a ride.  PLEASE do us all a favor and pre-ride the route.....  

I'll repeat this again closer to game day. If a ride group swells to over 20 riders, please split the groups.   Big group rides are not fun.  

Don't be afraid to raise your hand and let people know your riding style and desire for the day.  You'll only offend your riding buddy by not being honest with them or yourself.  Trust me.  Seen it happen. It gets ugly and contributes to someone going home in a truck dragging their broken ride home.

[MacGyver]

New sponsor in the works!!

Someone might win a select Ztechnik Windshield for their ride!  

[Cablebandit]

Oh man, now I have to buy a BMW.  

[maddjack]

Pertinent needs will change as the event approaches but, the biggest need for volunteers will be manpower Tuesday/Wednesday.  Cat herding, raffle, check in,

I will help with registration and such. CAT herding is a specialty.I arrive Monday so we can hook up with a plan for both nights

[sprintrock]

I mainly stick to these restaurants when I am in town: The Squid & The Whale, The Cat House, The Local Flavor, and Spankys.  Hotel/motels that I can vouch for are: The Lookout Lodge & The New Orleans Hotel.  The New Orleans is in the downtown district, you'll pay a little more for staying downtown but it's always worth it to me.  The Lookout Lodge is a great place, although the owner did threaten to call the police on my group.  I doubt this group will be as rowdy as my old Marine Corps Co reunion.  Places to camp are the KOA and The Kettle Campground.  The KOA is a little drive from town, and the Kettle Campground has some small cabins as well.  

[MacGyver]

Updated in list.

[Acadian Rider]

Two rooms booked at the Rodeway for June 19th and 20th.  

The plan right now is for me and three other Canucks who are not members of ST.N to go.      

The four of us went down as far as Deals Gap last year on a two week trip.  We are still on talking terms   and they want more.  

There could be some issues with two of them related to work and the homefront but hopefully everything can be ironed out.      

[stk0308]

Two rooms booked at the Rodeway for June 19th and 20th.  

The plan right now is for me and three other Canucks who are not members of ST.N to go.      

The four of us went down as far as Deals Gap last year on a two week trip.  We are still on talking terms   and they want more.  

There could be some issues with two of them related to work and the homefront but hopefully everything can be ironed out.      

Don't forget your mountain lion repelant.  We don't want a repeat of the last Eureka Rally  

[MacGyver]

Just an FYI.... April 15th.. entry fees go up~!  

New raffle items...

Helmet  ....   Tires.....

Good stuff guys!

[stromgal]

Don't forget your mountain lion repellant.  We don't want a repeat of the last Eureka Rally  

Oh krep, I loller'd!!
     (but wasn't that 2 Eureka's ago?)

[hppants]

I just joined your group, and although I'd really like to make this rally, I'm already committed to 3 bike trips this year and like eveyone else, time and money are limited.

I've ridden Arkansas many times and I know my way around there pretty good.  I'm leaving for 5 days in the Ozarks on Thursday.  I'm no expert, but I've ridden about 40K miles all over the south and east and IMO, Arkansas is prolly the best kept motorcycling secret.  Just about any road North of I-40 is good, and if you stay West of Hwy 67, you can close your eyes, pitch a dart on the map, and no matter where it lands, the ride will be great.  Even the county roads are in great shape.  Unlike North Carolina/Tennessee/Georgia, the tree line along the Arkansas roads is cut back at least 50 feet from the shoulder (and in most cases farther).  This gives the rider an excellent view of the entire curve before the apex.  That makes for some fantastic twisty riding.

In addition to the above, South of I-40 is the Mt. Magazine road (hwy 309, aka "The Little Dragon") that leads you to the infamous Talimena Highway.  From where you are staying, that would be a very ambitious day trip (although doable if you leave early).  However, for those coming in from the South or West, by all means, do not pass up an opportunity to detour through that area on your way to or from the rally.

I plan to post a ride report upon my return.  I'll also have google maps showing where I went.

[stk0308]

Oh krep, I loller'd!!
     (but wasn't that 2 Eureka's ago?)

Might have been.  Now that you mentioned it.  Ah, the mind, a terrible thing.  

[maddjack]

I'm out. Not in the budget this year.  

 Bummer

[zer0netgain]

Are we still holding at only 9 attendees?  

[Acadian Rider]

I'm still planning to go with 3 guests.  

Two rooms are booked at the Rodeway Inn.  

I'm not on the list because I haven't sent any money yet.