Re-titled: this ino longer and official ESTN event idea

[JReazor]

Ya know, this kind of multi-day, multi-locaton deal could work really well for people looking for a group ride to The National.

[Sport-Touring]

[shil]

I like that idea.

[HappyRiding]

Ya know, this kind of multi-day, multi-locaton deal could work really well for people looking for a group ride to The National.

 

But a rolling ESTN would end up turning it into more than a week for me so I'd have to skip it or skip National. I didn't make it to ESTN last year because the location was too far for the vacation time I had left. I was looking forward to it being in WV again. Personally, I like to get my hard riding on a loaded bike over with then enjoy what the local area has to offer. I'd rather not ride a mini iron-butt rally. I'm not saying that I wouldn't go but I would rather have a fixed location so I can ride as little or as much as I want each day.

Just my $.02

[maddjack]

 

But a rolling ESTN would end up turning it into more than a week for me so I'd have to skip it or skip National. I didn't make it to ESTN last year because the location was too far for the vacation time I had left. I was looking forward to it being in WV again. Personally, I like to get my hard riding on a loaded bike over with then enjoy what the local area has to offer. I'd rather not ride a mini iron-butt rally. I'm not saying that I wouldn't go but I would rather have a fixed location so I can ride as little or as much as I want each day.

Just my $.02

And you make some good points, Often the allure of a location's local roads is a great reason to pick a single spot.Another thing is distance between motels on a rolling rally ,how far, and is there a good set or SETS of roads to the next location,. I am NOT condemning the idea just bringing up thoughts others may be thinking. I think this should be an event in Addition to a more Traditional type ESTN

[Mrs. DantesDame]

in Addition to a more Traditional type ESTN

Will you volunteer to plan this "traditional type" event?

[marc11]

I like this idea a lot.  The biggest merit is that you can join in and exit out whenever or where ever you want or make it part of an overall destination ride.  For me, the few ESTN events I attended were always about the ride there and back, the "event" was really just a destination to route great roads to and from; this idea expands on that and makes the RIDE the event.  

Now, come up with an "ESTN - The Adventure Ride" down in WV and you may be on to something  

[chornbe]

Ok, so it sounds like the best choice here is to let ESTN be ESTN, and this "run" kind of thing will be a separate event.

Cool.

[maddjack]

Ok, so it sounds like the best choice here is to let ESTN be ESTN, and this "run" kind of thing will be a separate event.

Cool.

Chris I take it as in addition to , meaning ( and as I have said before ) a Multi ESTN event Schedule during the year,  IE  , A spring  , mid summer , late summer / fall, just add a name to ESTN like the Mid Summer Meet or  ESTN Rolling ride Get it my brother?  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Ok, so it sounds like the best choice here is to let ESTN be ESTN, and this "run" kind of thing will be a separate event.

Cool.

 Chris I take it as in addition to , meaning ( and as I have said before ) a Multi ESTN event Schedule during the year,  IE  , A spring  , mid summer , late summer / fall, just add a name to ESTN like the Mid Summer Meet or  ESTN Rolling ride Get it my brother?  

Um, you guys are saying the same thing  

[chornbe]

Ok then. How about this: someone else can plan up the 2011 ESTN, and Dante and I will work on this ride for July 2011.  

[maddjack]

Um, you guys are saying the same thing  

Quiet woman , men folk is talkin.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Quiet woman , men folk is talkin.  

Watch it, mister!!!  

[maddjack]

Watch it, mister!!!  

[cooter]

I can see the appeal of the Run vs Meet; a lot more scenery to see, a lot more geographic variety, a bigger chance to get more people involved from various states...


I like the idea of moving from one place to another. What if we did something more like a "circle tour"? Pick out 2-3 places that are within a day's ride, but more centrally located to somewhere random, like Kentucky  That will keep it more centralized (like the current ESTN Meets) yet give us some variety of the roads seen day-to-day.

Also, depending on where the circle is, it might be easy for people to jump in for only a couple of days if their time is limited  

Whatever you do, do not come to Kentucky.

The roads are horrible. The cops are on crack.

All around a great place to avoid.


Honest.........


Really..............

 

[Spanky]

I like the idea of having both. The more rides to great locations the better. If we can harass Chris along the way, that's just icing on the cake.

I would be more than willing to help with planning ESTN. I had a blast at ESTN and the National. More than happy to contribute if I can.

[maddjack]

I like the idea of having both. The more rides to great locations the better. If we can harass Chris along the way, that's just icing on the cake.I would be more than willing to help with planning ESTN. I had a blast at ESTN and the National. More than happy to contribute if I can.

I thought that was why we had meets  

[Spanky]

I am kinda new to this, I thought the meets were really tech sessions to work on Chris's trailer!    

[chornbe]

I am kinda new to this, I thought the meets were really tech sessions to work on Chris's trailer!    

The hazard flashers on my trailer are just fine, thanks!

[Cablebandit]

Right, it's the bike that had the flasher issues.  Perhaps water in the wiring due to the excessive washing.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Right, it's the bike that had the flasher issues.  Perhaps water in the wiring due to the excessive washing.