Eastern 2016 Spring Fling (Rated MA for dirtiness)

[R Doug]

What? 2016 Sport-Touring meet

When?  May 13-15

Where?  Canaan Valley Resort, WV  

Who?  You.  All motorcycles types welcomed from cruisers to dual sports.  

I've selected this location based on its central location to some epic big-bike-friendly dual sport roads (see further posts from me for details).  

Why?  Do I really need to answer this?  Spring, Cabin Fever, Excellent Roads of Central WV, Dual-sport Heaven.  


Special Lodging rates of $99 / night apply for this group.  Both 2xQueen and King rooms are available at this rate plus 12% Tax and a
$9.00 Resort Fee


Room rate good for rooms booked prior to March 13, 2016

Take heed, cancelation fees apply to rooms booked using the promo rate!!!


In order to make an online booking please send out the following instructions:
 
Go to this link https://secure.canaanresort.com/V1WebControls/Custom/GroupLogin.aspx

Enter group id and password
Click “make a reservation”
Click on the actual calendar the dates of stay – room options will appear to the right, complete information for reservation.
 
Group ID: 16105
Passcode: 37001713
 
Online booking is available for your attendees during your block dates only. If someone would like to book outside the block dates or would like to book a campsite location please have them contact our reservations department at 1-304-866-4121 ext. 44

http://canaanresort.com/winter/accommodations/lodge-rooms-2/


http://canaanresort.com/winter/accommodations/campground/




Sleeping Accommodations:

Canaan Valley Resort lodge facilities include spacious guestrooms, kings and doubles, one bedroom suites, cabins, cottages, and a campground.  All guestrooms have incredible views of the valley and the mountains with small refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, and complimentary WI-FI in every room.

Amenities and Recreation:

Canaan Valley Resort features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, large game room, exercise area, hiking trails, outdoor bonfire pit for group usage, Horseback Riding, Café, Dining Room, Golf, chair lift rides and Clay Sport Shooting Range….just to name a few things awaiting you at Canaan Valley Resort.

[Sport-Touring]

[R Doug]

For those interested in a day long dual sport ride, here's the indicative dual sport route:


https://goo.gl/maps/DY7gKtndYQC2



The ride includes the following stand-out locations:
 
•         Middle Mountain Road w/ stop at Laurel Fork Campground (made famous by ADV Rider)
•         Spruce Knob overlook (highest point in WV)
•         Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
•         Douglas Road (FR 18) – double track
•         Canaan Loop Road (two river crossings) – double  track and includes hero section

[mugwump58]

Pooh and bother, same week as VIR. Someday, someday.

[garry]

For those interested, I have a 200 mile dual-sport loop to the north (up to Morgantown / Cheat River) that is best done on a thumper (KLR, DR, etc), but most could be done on a big adventure bike with TKC80s and some skills. I rode that loop twice last year starting from Coopers Rock State Forest. It's a good time you bet.

[R Doug]

Dang, it sure is quiet over here.  

[maddjack]

Dang, it sure is quiet over here.  

Maybe its a non riding forum nowdays, just PO....

[SLK50]

Pooh and bother, same week as VIR. Someday, someday.

Same weekend as the Ramble. Maybe next year.

[R Doug]

You guys with conflicts really need to get your priorities right.  

[sprint_st]

A little early for me to make a total commitment, but I've always had a great time riding out of the Canann Valley Resort.  By the way, what is DUAL SPORT? lol  If at all possible I'm going to be there.

[zer0netgain]

Tempting.

I have a bigger trip I'm trying to plan for later in the (June).

Anyone know what the weather will be like in May?

[sprint_st]

Tempting.

I have a bigger trip I'm trying to plan for later in the (June).

Anyone know what the weather will be like in May?

Sure, but I not sure if my crystal ball or the tea leaves are more reliable   Sure hoping for more sun and less rain this summer.  Need to do some serious riding.

[Skee]

Tempting.

I have a bigger trip I'm trying to plan for later in the (June).

Anyone know what the weather will be like in May?

This is STM.  Pack your rain suit and heated gear and hope you don't need them.

[zer0netgain]

This is STM.  Pack your rain suit and heated gear and hope you don't need them.  

True.

[zer0netgain]

A little early for me to make a total commitment, but I've always had a great time riding out of the Canann Valley Resort.  By the way, what is DUAL SPORT? lol  If at all possible I'm going to be there.

If you want to commit, I'll share a room with you.  

My tax refund isn't big enough to do my original vacation plan, so I'll have to settle on weekend jaunts.  

[sprint_st]

Sounds good and I really want to go, but just not ready to commit.  On April Fools Day of next year I'll be retiring and then these decisions won't be all that difficult.  

[zer0netgain]

Well, I have until March 13 to make a reservation, so no rush.  

[R Doug]

 By the way, what is DUAL SPORT?

A mix of on-road and off-road riding.  

[garry]

A mix of on-road and off-road riding.  

True, but this meet won't include any dual sport. The "dirty" part is just a mix of paved and unpaved public roads. No (true) off-road.

[R Doug]

True, but this meet won't include any dual sport. The "dirty" part is just a mix of paved and unpaved public roads. No (true) off-road.

True that.

[sprint_st]

A mix of on-road and off-road riding.  

Doug, Doug, Doug,   Dintcha know I was attempting to make a yoke!    I do know what it is, but my idea of going off-road isn't a good thing.  It usually means flashing lights, fire trucks and stretchers.  Even when I had a GS I think the closest thing I did to dual-sporting was going up a friend's gravel driveway.