North Alabama Vintage Riders Digest for Sep 8, 2018

[renchinrider]

Hi, Everyone!

I'm getting this edition of the Vintage Riders Digest out as quickly as possible, as I'll be away for the next two weeks doing one of two things:  Plan A:  Riding to Sturgis to see the Motorcycle Cannonball's midway stop, visiting family up north, then going to Cherokee, NC for a weekend of riding and catching up with old Army friends; or, Plan B:  Pushing the Super Glide to the nearest safe storage facility, and catching a Greyhound back to Huntsville so I can get truck and trailer, and return to the breakdown site to retrieve the old relic.  I'm eager to follow Plan A!!!

On to the newsletter:

For all you Ducati fans, you'll want to peruse this article--It's loaded with great pics...    http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-isle-of-man-tt

I told Dale I was going to share this as well:  a British-inspired Ironhead Sportster...   https://www.hotbikeweb.com/smoke-out-bike-show-winner-british-inspired-ironhead-chopper?src=SOC&dom=tw

Here's an article about an incredible young woman whose dedication to flat track racing exceeds any level of sacrifice that I'd be willing to invest!  http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/24579881/sandriana-shipman-recovered-ready-return-american-flat-track-motorcycle-racing-got-new-ride?ex_cid=2015_bnnr_ESPNWTDFY15_OutbrainM_aqsn

Finally:   although we'll be at Barber at the time of this event, the roads of north-central Tennessee will be calling us well beyond Vintage Fest.  Why not download this map for use when we travel up that way?  https://thunderpress.net/motorcycle-touring/the-folded-map-hurricane-mills-tennessee/2018/09/05.htm

I spent Saturday wrenching on the Super Glide, and couldn't make it to Eric's for the Saturday Garage Crawl.  But if it was half as good as the one he hosted in February, it was a really great time.  Mike Long took pictures, and I'm sure they're posted on our Facebook page.

Here's what we have upcoming:  Only one addition since last week.  That's this Tuesday evening's Bike Night at Cycle Gear on S. Memorial Parkway at Whitesburg Dr.  It kicks off at 5 pm.

Sep 10-16:  The Dragon Raid Triumph Rally, Iron Horse Lodge, Stecoah, NC 28771   http://www.thedragonraid.com/

Sep 12-16:  Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, Lake of the Ozarks, MO  http://www.lakebikefest.com

Sep 12-15:  Thunder Valley Rally, Cottonwood, AZ  http://thundervalleyrallyaz.com/

Sep 12:  Renchinrider departs Huntsville, AL to Sturgis, SD to meet the Motorcycle Cannonball riders at their midway stop on Sep 15th.  Yee Haw!

Sep 13-16:  DELMARVA Bike Week, Ocean City, MD   https://delmarvabikeweek.com/delmarva-bike-week-schedule-of-events/

Sep 14-16:  AMA Motorcycle Classic Racing in Cookeville, TN       https://visitcookevilletn.com/cookeville-tennessee-host-three-day-ama-motorcycle-classic

Sep 14-16:  Rolling Thunder XXXVI, hosted by the Nation's Capitol Norton Owners Club.  Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, VA http://ncno.org/events/

Sep 19-22:  American Iron Magazine's 2018 Kickstart Classic vintage motorcycle ride, starting at Bill's Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg, PA.  The event is two days in duration, and the total riding distance is less than 300 miles.  https://www.aimag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-Kickstart-Reg-1.pdf

Sep 21:  Moto America Road Racing at Barber Motorsports Park  http://motoamerica.com/alabama/

Sep 22:  Iron Coffins MC first annual North Alabama Bikers Ball, Redstone H-D, Madison, AL

Sep 26-30:  Street Vibrations Fall Rally, Reno, NV  http://roadshowsreno.com/sv_fall.php

Sep 28:  Flat Track Racing at CALSONIC Arena, Shelbyville, TN

Sep 28-9:  Cycle Depot liquidation sale conducted by J. Wood and Co.  The Cycle Depot is located at 666 Puckett Dr SW, Mableton, GA 30126.  This sale will involve an extraordinary collection of vintage British motorcycles and parts.  Both RJ and Fred Kroeger are going.  Contact either or both via PM on facebook for more information.

Sep 29:  Garage Crawl, open house, music and BBQ at Hawg Engineering, 230 Highway 278 W (just off I-65 S) in Cullman.  Mike Ashbaugh has suggested that we put together a group ride and take the scenic route from the Blue Plate to Cullman to participate in the event.  Stand by for more information as the plan develops!

Sep 30th, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Huntsville, AL    https://www.gentlemansride.com/rides/united+states/huntsville+al

Oct 4-7:  TN Motorcycles and Music Revival, Loretta Lynn's ranch   http://www.lorettalynnranch.net/main/event/tennessee-motorcycles-music-revival/

Oct 5-7:  Barber Vintage Festival, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL.  Meet and Greet BBQ Friday night.  Watch future issues of the North Alabama Vintage Riders Digest (NAVRD) and NAVMC's facebook page for emerging details.

Oct 11-14:  Las Vegas Bikefest

Oct 18-21:  Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach, FL  https://www.daytonabeach.com/event/biketoberfest%C2%AE-2018/36891/

Oct 19-21:  Al Goodwin's 6th Annual Nowhere to Be and All Day to Get There Dirt and Dual Sport Ride and Camp Event just outside Cullman!  https://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2931.0

Oct 24-28:  Thunder Beach Fall Rally, Panama City Beach, FL   https://thunderbeachproductions.com/

Nov 1-4:  Lone Star Rally, Galveston, TX  http://www.lonestarrally.com/

WEEKLY GATHERINGS:

--All of our weekly gatherings are open gatherings of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts.  These are NOT vintage-specific gatherings, and you need not own/ride a bike to participate.  These gatherings present great opportunities to share some food/drink and enjoy a great time in the company of a wide variety of people who enjoy the world of motorcycling.  Give 'em a try!

**NEW** Sunday 12pm:  Alan Nicholson's Sunday Afternoon BBQ Rides, originating at noon at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 2750 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802.

Monday 5pm:  El Portal Restaurant in Hartselle, 1901 US-31, Hartselle, AL 35640

Tuesday 5pm:  Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Campus 805 at the intersection of Clinton Ave and Governors Drive.

Tuesday 5pm:  Champy's Fried Chicken, 120 2nd St, Muscle Shoals  We had a new guest at our Saturday breakfast binge:  "Doc" Whitt from Tuscumbia.  He confirmed that the Champy's gatherings are still alive and well.  We'll plan a flash mob ride to Muscle Shoals in the coming weeks!

Thursday 5pm:  Sam's Sports Grill, 1208 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601.

Saturday 8am:  Breakfast at the Blue Plate Cafe II, corner of S. Memorial Parkway and Byrd Spring Rd.

Please let me know what I've missed.  See you on the road!

Let's Ride!

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[klaviator]

The Cove Rally is this coming weekend Sept 14-16.  Camping, food, choice of street or dual sport ride and it's all free!
http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2917.0

[renchinrider]

The Cove Rally is this coming weekend Sept 14-16.  Camping, food, choice of street or dual sport ride and it's all free!
http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2917.0

Thanks for the push, Klav!  I sent out a special bulletin to the NAVMC group (about 125 members) to be sure they all know about this upcoming weekend.  It's going to be awesome!