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johnofchar
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« on: 10/23/08 1555 Hours »
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When: 14-17 May, 2009

Where: Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge, Stecoah. NC

GPS Coordinates: N35 23.358  W83 40.665

They are holding all rooms & cabins for us until the end of February, so make your own reservations ASAP.  Tell them your with the VStrom group.  Grin

Their web site: http://www.ironhorsenc.com/



I'll try and answer a few common questions:

1. Folks will be arriving mostly on Thursday (14th) & Friday (15th). Most will depart Sunday morning.

2. If camping, no reservations are required. I would ask that you post your intentions in this thread so we can get a fair count for meals.

3. Wifes, girlfriends & kids welcome. Although there isn't a lot for them to do if not riding.

4. All bikes are welcome, even Harley's.   Wink

5. Most group rides will be on Friday & Saturday. GPS routes will be posted down the road a peice. Some route maps will be available at the lodge.

6. Breakfast & Dinners are served at Ironhorse (good stuff). Lunch your on your own unless prior arrangements are made.

7. Dry county, so bring your own if so inclined. Ice & coolers available for a small fee. Closest available is Bryson City, about 17 miles.

8. Coffee is available around 7AM. Iced Tea & coffee in the evenings after dinner.

9. Kickstands up around 9AM for Friday & Saturday rides. Ride meeting Thursday & Friday nights around 8:30.

10. Main meeting & door prizes Saturday Night around 8:30.

11. There are other motels & campgrounds in the area if you procrastinate too long.

12. I am not planing any tech sessions, must ride, not work. I will have my Yosh Box with for evening tuning sessions on Thu - Sat.

13. Garry promises no rain this year.

Hope to see you all there.

Door Prize Sponsors:

•   Twisted Throttle, http://www.twistedthrottle.com/
•   Adventure MotoStuff, http://www.amotostuff.com
•   Farkleshop, http://www.farkleshop.com
•   Warm & Safe Heated Gear, http://www.warmnsafe.com
•   Motoessentials, http://motopumps.com
•   VSRI Forum, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php
•   Madstad Engineering, http://www.madstad.com
•   MP Cycle Designs, http://www.mpcycledesign.com
•   Speedstar goodies, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,748.0.html
•   Richland Rick Adventure Tech, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/board,107.0.html
•   Mobile Designs, bwbacon@yahoo.com
•   Plastic Engineering Company of Tulsa, terry@pecot.com

Here are some other accommodations in the area of Ironhorse.

2.1 miles - Kickstand Lodge
6.2 miles - Tuskeegee Motel
8.6 miles - Freeman's Motel
11.2 miles - Nantahala Village
12.5 miles - Microtel
14.8 miles - Cold Springs Country Inn
15.1 miles - Two Wheel inn
16.9 miles - Fontana Village
18.5 miles - Blue Waters Mountain Lodge
21.0 miles - Treetops
22.8 miles - Deals Gap
23.7 miles - Tapoco Lodge


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« REPLY #1 on: 10/26/08 2009 Hours »
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Iron Horse is a terrific place to have this event... as most know there are many many roads in and around there for riding....  The owners couldn't be nicer as a matter of fact.  
We are located in Charlotte, NC .. only about 4-5 hours of grat riding away from Iron Horse.. depending on how you go of course.
Anyone wanting to come to this great event from a place to far to ride.. like Germany, UK, Italy or Japan... we will have Stroms available for rent if anyone is interested.  Just reserve in plent of time.. it is a busy season for us at that time of year.

Bill Kniegge
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704 292 8801
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« REPLY #2 on: 04/20/09 1602 Hours »
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I'm thinking.

If I take one more day of vacation for Thursday, and leave early morning, I can be downthere around 4-5 in the afternoon and camp at IronHorse, then
ride with the V-Strommers all Friday. I already comitted to ADVrider gathering going on the same weekend in Tennessee  Beer


...it's her taking a short break nap after 10-hour ride.
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« REPLY #3 on: 04/21/09 1654 Hours »
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This links to an interesting map for those going to the IR get-together this May.

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/dualsportpics/DUALSPORT_MAP.gif

see ya there,
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« REPLY #4 on: 04/21/09 1723 Hours »
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These are dirt routes 1, 2 & 3 by my designation. I'll be leading route 1 (on the left) probably on Friday, except the ORV area. Have some good roads getting there and can return by either the Gap or the Cherohoa. Grade this a 3 out of 10 for big trailies.

I may do route 2 (middle) on Saturday. I do it by taking 143 out of Robbinsville, then across the mountain (dirt) on 1115 to Andrews, the Trail of Tears back to Robbinsville. Grade this a 5 out of 10 for bike bikes.

Route 3 is mostly the Winding stairs (steep, gravel & tight switchbacks). The rest of the ride is easy and fairly scenic. Depending on conditions, the Stairs can get a 7 out of 10 & the rest a 2.
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« REPLY #5 on: 05/06/09 1812 Hours »
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Good source of info on the area, most of this stuff we know already but some of this is new to me.

Great job by the Mini group, I found the link on the S-2000 site.

http://www.minisonthedragon.info/index.html
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« REPLY #6 on: 05/13/09 1151 Hours »
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Just wanted to mention the Vendors and thank them for supporting this years Gathering of the Stroms!!!
Packing and leaving early in the morning, see you Thur. afternoon!

Garry

•   Twisted Throttle, http://www.twistedthrottle.com/
•   Adventure MotoStuff, http://www.amotostuff.com
•   Farkleshop, http://www.farkleshop.com
•   Warm & Safe Heated Gear, http://www.warmnsafe.com
•   Motoessentials, http://motopumps.com
•   VSRI Forum, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php
•   Madstad Engineering, http://www.madstad.com
•   MP Cycle Designs, http://www.mpcycledesign.com
•   Speedstar goodies, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,748.0.html
•   Richland Rick Adventure Tech, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/board,107.0.html
•   Mobile Designs, bwbacon@yahoo.com
•   Plastic Engineering Company of Tulsa, terry@pecot.com

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« REPLY #7 on: 05/17/09 1542 Hours »
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I had a good ride up and back taking the long way, of course.  It was great to meet a few of y'all and put a face with some screen names.  Cheesy

 Although my memory is about as clear as this pic. Huh?


The rest of my pics may go in a mini ride report as only a couple of them are from the rally itself.  Hello
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« REPLY #8 on: 05/17/09 1917 Hours »
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Hi folks. It was a pleasure meeting new riders and seeing old ones. All in all the weather was pretty good for riding this year.

Thanks to all who organized the event and a special thanks to everyone who patiently waited for me to claim the Hepco & Becker Saddlebags! I am still trying to wrap my head around winning a $600 set of bags.  Smiley
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« REPLY #9 on: 05/18/09 0506 Hours »
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I started a ride report, it's still a work in progress.   Neutral CLICK HERE
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« REPLY #10 on: 05/19/09 1522 Hours »
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Wow!!!!

What a great event! I arrived a full day early and had clean and empty roads to ride on Thursday!!!!

Friday was interesting.....and in addition we got wet.

Saturday was a glorious day! Less traffic than expected.

I hope that everyone made it home OK and had as good a time as I did.

Thanks John Weldon for all his help with the many great vendors!!!! More door prizes that you can imagine.

 Neutral PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT US BY BUYING SOMETHING FROM THEM!!!!! Neutral Beer

Thanks to John, Charlene and all the staff for being such great host, always hate to go and always look forward to going back.

Please post your ride reports and pictures for all to see!

Killboy.com and Zeefoto.com have tons of Strom pictures on the Gap if anyone is intersted.

Thank you for sharing your time! I look forward to seeing everyone next year!!!!! We have the same weekend in May of 2010!

Garry
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Quote from: TwoRs on 05/19/09 1522 Hours
Wow!!!!

What a great event! I arrived a full day early and had clean and empty roads to ride on Thursday!!!!

Friday was interesting.....and in addition we got wet.

Saturday was a glorious day! Less traffic than expected.

I hope that everyone made it home OK and had as good a time as I did.

Thanks John Weldon for all his help with the many great vendors!!!! More door prizes that you can imagine.

 Neutral PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT US BY BUYING SOMETHING FROM THEM!!!!! Neutral Beer

Thanks to John, Charlene and all the staff for being such great host, always hate to go and always look forward to going back.

Please post your ride reports and pictures for all to see!

Killboy.com and Zeefoto.com have tons of Strom pictures on the Gap if anyone is intersted.

Thank you for sharing your time! I look forward to seeing everyone next year!!!!! We have the same weekend in May of 2010!

Garry

•   Twisted Throttle, http://www.twistedthrottle.com/
•   Adventure MotoStuff, http://www.amotostuff.com
•   Farkleshop, http://www.farkleshop.com
•   Warm & Safe Heated Gear, http://www.warmnsafe.com
•   Motoessentials, http://motopumps.com
•   VSRI Forum, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php
•   Madstad Engineering, http://www.madstad.com
•   MP Cycle Designs, http://www.mpcycledesign.com
•   Speedstar goodies, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,748.0.html
•   Richland Rick Adventure Tech, http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/board,107.0.html
•   Mobile Designs, bwbacon@yahoo.com
•   Plastic Engineering Company of Tulsa, terry@pecot.com




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