Title: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 26, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 26, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
Someone told me the 8th is mother's day....so we'll move it to the following weekend.......
....It's almost that time of year again folks.... Our Free-State ride will be on us soon.
Campout at Brushy Lake Friday night, or just show up Saturday morning for free breakfast and the long days riding through the beautiful Bankhead Forest.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/alabama/recreation/recarea/?recid=30083&actid=42
Lunch stop at Chef Troys Talk of the Town in Houston, Al.
http://www.cheftroystalkofthetown.com/
.....Music, all y'all that play guitar, mandolin, banjo, etc...etc,,,BRING'EM.
The ride will be "BIG BIKE FRIENDLY".....depending on how many show up we'll divide into 2, possibly 3 groups. Anyone with roll-chart holders I'll have the route printed out for those that want it.
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.The BIG grill will be on-site for "sausage fest" Friday night....bring your meat!!!!! We'll grill it up.
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.Saturdays ride will require tags, etc.... optional Sunday ride around the Flint Creek trail system. So, if you're hauling your bike to the ride, you can through your dirt-bike on there as well...or, ride your dual-sport around the trail. 16 miles of trail.
.http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/alabama/null/recarea/?recid=30095&actid=93
....It's almost that time of year again folks.... Our Free-State ride will be on us soon.
Campout at Brushy Lake Friday night, or just show up Saturday morning for free breakfast and the long days riding through the beautiful Bankhead Forest.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/alabama/recreation/recarea/?recid=30083&actid=42
Lunch stop at Chef Troys Talk of the Town in Houston, Al.
http://www.cheftroystalkofthetown.com/
.....Music, all y'all that play guitar, mandolin, banjo, etc...etc,,,BRING'EM.
The ride will be "BIG BIKE FRIENDLY".....depending on how many show up we'll divide into 2, possibly 3 groups. Anyone with roll-chart holders I'll have the route printed out for those that want it.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/allenandtonya/motorcycle%20pics/IMAG1145_zpsndiceaq2.jpg) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/allenandtonya/media/motorcycle%20pics/IMAG1145_zpsndiceaq2.jpg.html)
.The BIG grill will be on-site for "sausage fest" Friday night....bring your meat!!!!! We'll grill it up.
.(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k258/allenandtonya/motorcycle%20pics/FullSizeRender_zpswnxncpca.jpg) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/allenandtonya/media/motorcycle%20pics/FullSizeRender_zpswnxncpca.jpg.html)
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.Saturdays ride will require tags, etc.... optional Sunday ride around the Flint Creek trail system. So, if you're hauling your bike to the ride, you can through your dirt-bike on there as well...or, ride your dual-sport around the trail. 16 miles of trail.
.http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/alabama/null/recarea/?recid=30095&actid=93
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: foodog2 on January 26, 2016, 01:11:32 PM
Post by: foodog2 on January 26, 2016, 01:11:32 PM
Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: Beck on January 26, 2016, 01:19:20 PM
Post by: Beck on January 26, 2016, 01:19:20 PM
putting this on the calendar for all 3 days!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 26, 2016, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on January 26, 2016, 01:51:00 PM
Definitely in for this one!
Let me know if you need any help! I know you have the routes down after so many years but if you want to explore some new roads just let me know!
If you want to run the route before hand I can track it for electronic distribution if anyone who wants to lead separate groups!
Let me know if you need any help! I know you have the routes down after so many years but if you want to explore some new roads just let me know!
If you want to run the route before hand I can track it for electronic distribution if anyone who wants to lead separate groups!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: norton73 on January 26, 2016, 04:23:41 PM
Post by: norton73 on January 26, 2016, 04:23:41 PM
Cool! Got it on the calendar.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: lazeebum on January 26, 2016, 05:10:21 PM
Post by: lazeebum on January 26, 2016, 05:10:21 PM
IN!!!!! Great folks, good riding, and food. It would be nice if some real pickers and sangers showed up.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: Yankee Dog on January 26, 2016, 07:49:22 PM
Post by: Yankee Dog on January 26, 2016, 07:49:22 PM
Quote from: Al Goodwin on January 26, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
It's almost that time of year again folks....
We'll have beer tasting, right...JOHN ALDERMAN??......Music, all y'all that play guitar, mandolin, banjo, etc...etc,,,
Alcohol is illegal so there will of course be nothing but soft drinks allowed.
I will bring along a cigar box guitar or two. I just hope your hearing is as poor as my playing.
See you all there.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 6-8
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 26, 2016, 09:44:41 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 26, 2016, 09:44:41 PM
Quote from: Yankee Dog on January 26, 2016, 07:49:22 PMQuote from: Al Goodwin on January 26, 2016, 10:57:47 AM
It's almost that time of year again folks....
We'll have beer tasting, right...JOHN ALDERMAN??......Music, all y'all that play guitar, mandolin, banjo, etc...etc,,,
Alcohol is illegal so there will of course be nothing but soft drinks allowed.
I will bring along a cigar box guitar or two. I just hope your hearing is as poor as my playing.
See you all there.
You're correct John Alderman, I'd confused this with March Moto Madness..... ::)
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: GS Noob on January 26, 2016, 10:26:56 PM
Post by: GS Noob on January 26, 2016, 10:26:56 PM
Absolutely in. Hopefully I don't get CHIGGERS again this time.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Nice Goat on January 27, 2016, 12:07:40 AM
Post by: Nice Goat on January 27, 2016, 12:07:40 AM
Bankhead Forest has more bugs than Talladega Forest, in my opinion. Bring your bug repellent!
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Bratso on January 27, 2016, 06:45:49 AM
Post by: Bratso on January 27, 2016, 06:45:49 AM
New date is not an off Friday and is Brew Fest weekend.....John and I will have to fight over this one.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 27, 2016, 08:50:20 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 27, 2016, 08:50:20 AM
Quote from: Bratso on January 27, 2016, 06:45:49 AM
New date is not an off Friday and is Brew Fest weekend.....John and I will have to fight over this one.
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Just a busy time of year...Mothers Day vs. Brew Fest...... :-\
I'm actually working that Friday as well, but we'll go down Wednesday night and get several of the sites paid for so we can get our usual spots.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 27, 2016, 10:12:59 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on January 27, 2016, 10:12:59 AM
I'll not be there until Friday night, but I'll have a few sites reserved for us..... Anyone wanting to put together a Friday ride for the group??
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: GS Noob on January 27, 2016, 12:49:12 PM
Post by: GS Noob on January 27, 2016, 12:49:12 PM
Going to sleep in the back of my SUV this time to reduce my exposure to the evil red bugs. Bringing lots of DEET as well.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 28, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 28, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Is there any chance you have a copy of the roll chart?
I would like to try to get an electronic version of the route to have in my phone!
I would like to try to get an electronic version of the route to have in my phone!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: dirty-diesel on March 29, 2016, 02:27:30 PM
Post by: dirty-diesel on March 29, 2016, 02:27:30 PM
Count me in
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: GS Noob on March 30, 2016, 08:29:21 AM
Post by: GS Noob on March 30, 2016, 08:29:21 AM
My father-in-law is getting married and settled on this weekend 
looks like I can't make it now. Damn!
looks like I can't make it now. Damn!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:11:03 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:11:03 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on March 28, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Is there any chance you have a copy of the roll chart?
I would like to try to get an electronic version of the route to have in my phone!
I'll work on it tonight, there'll be a few changes from last year, try to get the more difficult/FUN stuff earlier in the day.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:12:56 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:12:56 AM
Quote from: GS Noob on March 30, 2016, 08:29:21 AM
My father-in-law is getting married and settled on this weekend
That's TERRIBLE....
Tell'em your sure they'll be married for many, many years...so you'll see them at all their anniversaries.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:16:37 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:16:37 AM
I took off work that Friday....so we'll be there Thursday night.
I'll reserve as many sites as I can under "Goodwin".....If my name is on it y'all can set-up there.
Remember, tents must be on the tent pad(gravel surrounded by cross-ties)...I think hammocks can hang anywhere around the site.
Alcoholic beverages forbidden.......
I'll reserve as many sites as I can under "Goodwin".....If my name is on it y'all can set-up there.
Remember, tents must be on the tent pad(gravel surrounded by cross-ties)...I think hammocks can hang anywhere around the site.
Alcoholic beverages forbidden.......
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: GS Noob on March 31, 2016, 09:42:12 AM
Post by: GS Noob on March 31, 2016, 09:42:12 AM
Quote from: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:12:56 AMQuote from: GS Noob on March 30, 2016, 08:29:21 AM
My father-in-law is getting married and settled on this weekend
That's TERRIBLE....
Tell'em your sure they'll be married for many, many years...so you'll see them at all their anniversaries.
Truth is, I don't think they'll last a year! Nobody in his family thinks he should be marrying his fiancé.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 03:52:18 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 03:52:18 PM
Quote from: GS Noob on March 31, 2016, 09:42:12 AMQuote from: Al Goodwin on March 31, 2016, 09:12:56 AMQuote from: GS Noob on March 30, 2016, 08:29:21 AM
My father-in-law is getting married and settled on this weekend
That's TERRIBLE....
Tell'em your sure they'll be married for many, many years...so you'll see them at all their anniversaries.
Sounds like a possible waste of a good weekend then.
Truth is, I don't think they'll last a year! Nobody in his family thinks he should be marrying his fiancé.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: lazeebum on April 01, 2016, 03:28:06 PM
Post by: lazeebum on April 01, 2016, 03:28:06 PM
I'm gonna try to be there Thursday night. I will bring my fishing rod and guitar. I also have a ten by ten ease up that has a bug screen.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Joe Shimano on April 02, 2016, 07:19:23 AM
Post by: Joe Shimano on April 02, 2016, 07:19:23 AM
Marking my day planner going to really try this year
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 12, 2016, 03:55:15 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 12, 2016, 03:55:15 PM
I've got BAD news folks.....
Storm damage from last weeks storms caused some damage at the Brushy Lake Rec. area.....campground is CLOSED !!!!! >:(
Went to the Ranger station and got some information, more than likely it'll be closed until mid-summer, not good, but...there are other camping area around. None have showers, some have toilets, some primitive only. I'm doing some research on a couple of spots....More information, links, and pictures to come.
Suggestions...PLEASE
Storm damage from last weeks storms caused some damage at the Brushy Lake Rec. area.....campground is CLOSED !!!!! >:(
Went to the Ranger station and got some information, more than likely it'll be closed until mid-summer, not good, but...there are other camping area around. None have showers, some have toilets, some primitive only. I'm doing some research on a couple of spots....More information, links, and pictures to come.
Suggestions...PLEASE
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 12, 2016, 04:03:24 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 12, 2016, 04:03:24 PM
Brushy Lake....some BIG trees down. They're going to have a "salvage timber" sale on all these tall/big pines. This is what'll take some time.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 12, 2016, 06:21:19 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 12, 2016, 06:21:19 PM
The new spot....more than likely, but, still open to suggestions and gotta look at a couple more spots.
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir//34.338038,-87.3464906/@34.3381105,-87.346597,326m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir//34.338038,-87.3464906/@34.3381105,-87.346597,326m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 14, 2016, 06:57:24 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 14, 2016, 06:57:24 AM
It is too bad they won't let us go out and clean up the area. The quality of that lumber is not going to last long laying on the ground!!
I am still in wherever we end up!
I am still in wherever we end up!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:08:48 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:08:48 AM
No work yet...
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:12:37 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:12:37 AM
The horse camp would be great.....but it gets very, VERY crowded some weekends. They have water and toilet here, no showers, but it's only 3 miles to Brushy Lake where showers are.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:14:27 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:14:27 AM
Wolf Pen camp we like the best....off the road a bit, big area, BUT....no ammenities at all....no toilet or water...
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:16:59 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:16:59 AM
OK....McDougle camp is where we'll be based... Toilet, easy to find, enough room for us.....
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 21, 2016, 07:39:01 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 21, 2016, 07:39:01 AM
Looks great to me!
I am really thinking about riding up there, any chance you all will have some extra room in the cooler for my sausage and beer? ???
How far is this spot from the closest convenience store? I will need to grab a gallon or two of water.
Thanks for all the leg work!
I am really thinking about riding up there, any chance you all will have some extra room in the cooler for my sausage and beer? ???
How far is this spot from the closest convenience store? I will need to grab a gallon or two of water.
Thanks for all the leg work!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Joe Shimano on April 21, 2016, 07:41:57 AM
Post by: Joe Shimano on April 21, 2016, 07:41:57 AM
McDougle looks good. Can you drop a pin on google maps to help me find it?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:46:44 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:46:44 AM
14 miles South to Double Springs...
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1598008,-87.4141801/34.3204672,-87.3462565/@34.2578008,-87.3324568,11.02z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
9.5 miles North...
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.4344067,-87.2927466/34.3204672,-87.3462565/@34.3703363,-87.3145785,12.02z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
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9.5 miles North...
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.4344067,-87.2927466/34.3204672,-87.3462565/@34.3703363,-87.3145785,12.02z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 07:52:03 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 21, 2016, 07:39:01 AM
Looks great to me!
I am really thinking about riding up there, any chance you all will have some extra room in the cooler for my sausage and beer? ???
YEP
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Joe Shimano on April 21, 2016, 07:53:05 AM
Post by: Joe Shimano on April 21, 2016, 07:53:05 AM
Easy to find. Thank you
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:16:34 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:16:34 AM
Rough idea of the pre-lunch route.....
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.3380369,-87.3465069/34.2030575,-87.3435584/34.1868627,-87.3267943/34.2844956,-87.2582022/34.2930816,-87.306134/34.3865733,-87.4139404/34.3060629,-87.5007059/34.1721987,-87.5008366/34.347272,-87.3967638/34.1414706,-87.2580534/@34.2856923,-87.3000782,11z/data=!4m17!4m16!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.3753615!2d34.1423529!3s0x888812a3f122b0a1:0x66c53f59515d728!1m0!3e0?hl=en
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.3380369,-87.3465069/34.2030575,-87.3435584/34.1868627,-87.3267943/34.2844956,-87.2582022/34.2930816,-87.306134/34.3865733,-87.4139404/34.3060629,-87.5007059/34.1721987,-87.5008366/34.347272,-87.3967638/34.1414706,-87.2580534/@34.2856923,-87.3000782,11z/data=!4m17!4m16!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.3753615!2d34.1423529!3s0x888812a3f122b0a1:0x66c53f59515d728!1m0!3e0?hl=en
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 21, 2016, 08:23:05 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on April 21, 2016, 08:23:05 AM
Looks awesome!
Are you doing roll-charts again this year?
I would be interested in leading a quicker paced group!
Are you doing roll-charts again this year?
I would be interested in leading a quicker paced group!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:37:21 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:37:21 AM
Possible afternoon route.....I'm planning on a longer morning/shorter afternoon route, later lunch(subject to change,,,....maybe not get to lunch during their peek lunch rush....
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1418036,-87.2580855/34.0896921,-87.3549024/34.0402865,-87.3931361/34.0800085,-87.4494602/34.1463365,-87.4020492/34.3204811,-87.3462865/@34.1424308,-87.3468418,11.01z/data=!4m18!4m17!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4201353!2d34.0587595!3s0x888873c8354e986b:0x188843447dc7a27d!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4021845!2d34.1463441!3s0x88880d3fbe7450d5:0xf8b29c2208412837!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en
.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1418036,-87.2580855/34.0896921,-87.3549024/34.0402865,-87.3931361/34.0800085,-87.4494602/34.1463365,-87.4020492/34.3204811,-87.3462865/@34.1424308,-87.3468418,11.01z/data=!4m18!4m17!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4201353!2d34.0587595!3s0x888873c8354e986b:0x188843447dc7a27d!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4021845!2d34.1463441!3s0x88880d3fbe7450d5:0xf8b29c2208412837!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:40:46 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:40:46 AM
I'll do an official "pre-ride" this upcoming week, make sure some of the less traveled roads have any issues....
Yes. I'll print off some routes for roll-charts....
AND....If we have as large a group as last year, 28 bikes, we'll need to split up into 2, possibly 3 groups. I've got a roll-chart holder someone in the other group could use, but only 1...so, if anyone else has a chart holder it's be GREAT !!!!
Yes. I'll print off some routes for roll-charts....
AND....If we have as large a group as last year, 28 bikes, we'll need to split up into 2, possibly 3 groups. I've got a roll-chart holder someone in the other group could use, but only 1...so, if anyone else has a chart holder it's be GREAT !!!!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:45:47 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on April 21, 2016, 08:45:47 AM
ALSO.....anyone with an "off-road" only bike....we could possibly have a group ride Sunday morning at the Flint Creek trail....
16 miles of ATV width trails.....$5/bike...I think...
So....even if you don't have a dual-sport bike, you can haul it, campout with us, and ride here.
.http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110801&ttype=recarea&recid=30095&actid=93&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110170000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&pname=Bankhead+National+Forest+-+Flint+Creek+Multiple-Use+Trail
16 miles of ATV width trails.....$5/bike...I think...
So....even if you don't have a dual-sport bike, you can haul it, campout with us, and ride here.
.http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110801&ttype=recarea&recid=30095&actid=93&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110170000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&pname=Bankhead+National+Forest+-+Flint+Creek+Multiple-Use+Trail
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15....DATE CHANGE
Post by: foodog2 on April 21, 2016, 08:47:53 PM
Post by: foodog2 on April 21, 2016, 08:47:53 PM
Looks like a great day, I plan to ride over Saturday morning again.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 03, 2016, 08:09:48 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 03, 2016, 08:09:48 AM
Definitely getting pumped for this!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: griff on May 04, 2016, 07:30:16 AM
Post by: griff on May 04, 2016, 07:30:16 AM
I think we're going to at least show up Saturday evening and ride Flint Creek on Sunday.
Might want to update the first post as it still says the camping is at Bushy Lake. Someone might not read the whole thread.
Might want to update the first post as it still says the camping is at Bushy Lake. Someone might not read the whole thread.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: lazeebum on May 04, 2016, 03:00:06 PM
Post by: lazeebum on May 04, 2016, 03:00:06 PM
Looks like I can't make it. I wound up double booked for Saturday.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 03:19:27 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: lazeebum on May 04, 2016, 03:00:06 PM
Looks like I can't make it. I wound up double booked for Saturday.
That's TERRIBLE
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 08:13:22 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 08:13:22 PM
Morning route......
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.3380141,-87.3465331/34.202984,-87.3435779/34.1868685,-87.326841/34.2980567,-87.2697627/34.2969088,-87.3058722/34.347415,-87.3373721/34.390525,-87.4201558/34.3928182,-87.4847786/34.3808918,-87.5104926/34.1507196,-87.4868125/@34.2635581,-87.400286,11z/data=!4m32!4m31!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.2561251!2d34.2823545!3s0x888817988e69ce33:0xb3a6e3ee755aab8d!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m15!3m4!1m2!1d-87.5000023!2d34.3056019!3s0x8888062ab6c809ad:0x7921619a0cb7df6c!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4912731!2d34.196928!3s0x88880bb7ff8125a3:0x691bb55725a23b21!3m4!1m2!1d-87.5075342!2d34.1843703!3s0x88880a54753da31f:0x6856f45ec9f66aec!1m0!3e0?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.3380141,-87.3465331/34.202984,-87.3435779/34.1868685,-87.326841/34.2980567,-87.2697627/34.2969088,-87.3058722/34.347415,-87.3373721/34.390525,-87.4201558/34.3928182,-87.4847786/34.3808918,-87.5104926/34.1507196,-87.4868125/@34.2635581,-87.400286,11z/data=!4m32!4m31!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.2561251!2d34.2823545!3s0x888817988e69ce33:0xb3a6e3ee755aab8d!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m15!3m4!1m2!1d-87.5000023!2d34.3056019!3s0x8888062ab6c809ad:0x7921619a0cb7df6c!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4912731!2d34.196928!3s0x88880bb7ff8125a3:0x691bb55725a23b21!3m4!1m2!1d-87.5075342!2d34.1843703!3s0x88880a54753da31f:0x6856f45ec9f66aec!1m0!3e0?hl=en
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 08:53:02 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 08:53:02 PM
After lunch
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1414342,-87.2580216/34.0901247,-87.3538301/34.099187,-87.3915098/34.0571365,-87.4377725/34.0830873,-87.4517629/34.1465423,-87.4024778/34.3379939,-87.3463414/@34.1828793,-87.3665545,11z/data=!4m34!4m33!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.3763388!2d34.0962587!3s0x88886d648b0c52c5:0xabc0f2c8cae1e7ba!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4155862!2d34.0563179!3s0x888872369ed01b55:0x873e667c3284c020!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4474423!2d34.0764472!3s0x88887398dc3fb5ff:0x679205707071f34e!1m10!3m4!1m2!1d-87.5190531!2d34.0445652!3s0x888875de1ea8edb5:0x7ff03eaa6c50d936!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4946286!2d34.1045649!3s0x888874e886de2331:0x5f4a0ed639980e81!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1414342,-87.2580216/34.0901247,-87.3538301/34.099187,-87.3915098/34.0571365,-87.4377725/34.0830873,-87.4517629/34.1465423,-87.4024778/34.3379939,-87.3463414/@34.1828793,-87.3665545,11z/data=!4m34!4m33!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.3763388!2d34.0962587!3s0x88886d648b0c52c5:0xabc0f2c8cae1e7ba!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4155862!2d34.0563179!3s0x888872369ed01b55:0x873e667c3284c020!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4474423!2d34.0764472!3s0x88887398dc3fb5ff:0x679205707071f34e!1m10!3m4!1m2!1d-87.5190531!2d34.0445652!3s0x888875de1ea8edb5:0x7ff03eaa6c50d936!3m4!1m2!1d-87.4946286!2d34.1045649!3s0x888874e886de2331:0x5f4a0ed639980e81!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 08:54:18 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 04, 2016, 08:54:18 PM
If y'all like, maybe get a group together to ride the Flint Creek Trail Sunday morning.... OR.....EarlyBird ride Friday??
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: foodog2 on May 04, 2016, 09:12:39 PM
Post by: foodog2 on May 04, 2016, 09:12:39 PM
The campground is right off 33 before the Grayson turn off right? I am coming over Saturday morning.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: jrobinson on May 04, 2016, 09:33:12 PM
Post by: jrobinson on May 04, 2016, 09:33:12 PM
I plan to be there Saturday morning and ride most of the day. What time are you pulling out of camp?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Joe Shimano on May 05, 2016, 05:32:15 AM
Post by: Joe Shimano on May 05, 2016, 05:32:15 AM
Are those two routes mostly 2 Lane blacktop?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 01:13:44 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 01:13:44 PM
Quote from: Joe Shimano on May 05, 2016, 05:32:15 AM
Are those two routes mostly 2 Lane blacktop?
Mostly dirt roads...60/40 split, maybe more dirt than that....
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 01:15:42 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 01:15:42 PM
Quote from: jrobinson on May 04, 2016, 09:33:12 PM
I plan to be there Saturday morning and ride most of the day. What time are you pulling out of camp?
I've got more miles pre-lunch, miss the lunch rush at Chef Troys by being there a bit later.......So, let's pull out around 9:30 Saturday morning...
Breakfast at 8am.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 05, 2016, 02:11:18 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 05, 2016, 02:11:18 PM
I am surprised by the lack of communication regarding the sausage fest!
I know I will be bringing mine!
I know I will be bringing mine!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 02:12:11 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 02:12:11 PM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on May 05, 2016, 02:11:18 PM
I am surprised by the lack of communication regarding the sausage fest!
I know I will be bringing mine!
FRIDAY NIGHT sausage fest......Bring your meat !!!!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 02:13:48 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 05, 2016, 02:13:48 PM
This route is 140ish miles, 80 before lunch, and 60 after. I think we'll have time for more miles Saturday, but y'all can free-lance, maybe a loop around Flint Creek Trail??
OR..... story telling time at camp.
OR..... story telling time at camp.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 08, 2016, 04:36:31 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 08, 2016, 04:36:31 PM
Where is this campground? I put the name of the camp into google maps and it showed a location well off of 33 which is different from what you posted.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: foodog2 on May 08, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
Post by: foodog2 on May 08, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
Quote from: klaviator on May 08, 2016, 04:36:31 PM
Where is this campground? I put the name of the camp into google maps and it showed a location well off of 33 which is different from what you posted.
I looked for it yesterday and could not find it.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 09, 2016, 06:40:16 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 09, 2016, 06:40:16 PM
Quote from: foodog2 on May 08, 2016, 05:24:22 PMQuote from: klaviator on May 08, 2016, 04:36:31 PM
Where is this campground? I put the name of the camp into google maps and it showed a location well off of 33 which is different from what you posted.
I looked for it yesterday and could not find it.
.http://www.hikercentral.com/campmaps/130916map.html
http://www.allstays.com/Campgrounds-details/38991.htm
https://freecampsites.net/#!4426&query=sitedetails
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: foodog2 on May 09, 2016, 09:15:44 PM
Post by: foodog2 on May 09, 2016, 09:15:44 PM
Thanks Allen, I will be there. Unless it rains really bad 
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: KevinB on May 09, 2016, 09:28:14 PM
Post by: KevinB on May 09, 2016, 09:28:14 PM
I hope to make it Saturday morning for the ride.
Will I need knobbies...or can I get by with Tourances? :)
Will I need knobbies...or can I get by with Tourances? :)
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: kdtrull on May 09, 2016, 09:36:54 PM
Post by: kdtrull on May 09, 2016, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: KevinB on May 09, 2016, 09:28:14 PM
I hope to make it Saturday morning for the ride.
Will I need knobbies...or can I get by with Tourances? :)
They should be fine if it stays dry!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: GS Noob on May 10, 2016, 07:10:48 AM
Post by: GS Noob on May 10, 2016, 07:10:48 AM
Quote from: KevinB on May 09, 2016, 09:28:14 PM
Will I need knobbies...or can I get by with Tourances? :)
Depends on the skill of the rider!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: KevinB on May 10, 2016, 09:39:23 AM
Post by: KevinB on May 10, 2016, 09:39:23 AM
In that case, I better find some good knobbies. :)
I'm just too lazy to put the dirt wheels back on the Terra...as long as there's no gnarly hill climbs or mud pits, I should be fine.
I'm just too lazy to put the dirt wheels back on the Terra...as long as there's no gnarly hill climbs or mud pits, I should be fine.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: foodog2 on May 10, 2016, 11:05:09 AM
Post by: foodog2 on May 10, 2016, 11:05:09 AM
Quote from: KevinB on May 10, 2016, 09:39:23 AM
In that case, I better find some good knobbies. :)
I'm just too lazy to put the dirt wheels back on the Terra...as long as there's no gnarly hill climbs or mud pits, I should be fine.
There were a few mud holes last year but I made it through with my semi-street tires. I did pressure down for sand....
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 10, 2016, 11:30:48 AM
Post by: klaviator on May 10, 2016, 11:30:48 AM
Quote from: Al Goodwin on May 09, 2016, 06:40:16 PMQuote from: foodog2 on May 08, 2016, 05:24:22 PMQuote from: klaviator on May 08, 2016, 04:36:31 PM
Where is this campground? I put the name of the camp into google maps and it showed a location well off of 33 which is different from what you posted.
I looked for it yesterday and could not find it.
.http://www.hikercentral.com/campmaps/130916map.html
http://www.allstays.com/Campgrounds-details/38991.htm
https://freecampsites.net/#!4426&query=sitedetails
It looks like this campground is right off of 33. Is there a sign or some way to identify it. Is it on the east or west side of the road?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: kdtrull on May 10, 2016, 11:44:19 AM
Post by: kdtrull on May 10, 2016, 11:44:19 AM
East side of 33, just south of the Black Warrior Work Center, just north of CR 9.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 10, 2016, 11:50:28 AM
Post by: klaviator on May 10, 2016, 11:50:28 AM
This will be my first time to this event. From what I understand it's sausage fest fri nite, free breakfast sat morning, sat lunch at chef troy's. What are the plans for Sat nite and Sun morning? What should I be bringing for this?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 10, 2016, 12:11:03 PM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 10, 2016, 12:11:03 PM
I am planning a liquid diet for Sat night due to probably still being full from Chef Troy's!
I think there was leftover everything last year that was consumed Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
I think there was leftover everything last year that was consumed Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Gam on May 10, 2016, 03:42:53 PM
Post by: Gam on May 10, 2016, 03:42:53 PM
I'm in. I think I will put the klx in the back of the truck and show up Friday night, I would probably miss the ride if I rode over saturday, not riding a klx at night.
Already out, forgot this was bull pen blues weekend.
Already out, forgot this was bull pen blues weekend.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: norton73 on May 10, 2016, 07:23:50 PM
Post by: norton73 on May 10, 2016, 07:23:50 PM
It's not looking good for my attendance this year, one of my coworkers has health issues and I may have to be on call this weekend
:'(
:'(
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: kdtrull on May 10, 2016, 07:34:57 PM
Post by: kdtrull on May 10, 2016, 07:34:57 PM
I'm in....assuming my chain gets here before Friday. I ruined an almost new one yesterday. I don't like master links....but I especially don't like 2. I set out to cut one link after first-ride stretch and managed to cut 2 links by accident....Rackin'-frackin'-rip-snort'n-stupid-camels-great-horny-toads......I had enough chain from the first cut to repair but I ain't gonna' do it.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: kdtrull on May 10, 2016, 08:16:58 PM
Post by: kdtrull on May 10, 2016, 08:16:58 PM
Weather forecast looks fantastical......hope it holds.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:21:15 PM
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:21:15 PM
Gonna try to make this. This will be my first. Watched some of the past videos, so I'm assuming the WR will be a better choice over the V Strom?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:27:43 PM
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:27:43 PM
Got the stock tank on the WR. Should I worry about running out of fuel?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 11, 2016, 07:33:40 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 11, 2016, 07:33:40 PM
It's "Big bike friendly" with one/two exceptions.....and fuel stops are close...what's the WR's range?
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:43:25 PM
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:43:25 PM
I don't really know. I would guess about 80 miles. Maybe I will ride the Strom. Just mounted a Shinko 805 on the rear and crash bars and a skid plate also.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: GS Noob on May 11, 2016, 07:44:37 PM
Post by: GS Noob on May 11, 2016, 07:44:37 PM
Quote from: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:43:25 PMYou'll be fine on the Strom. The ride is basically groomed gravel and smooth dirt roads. Nothing knarly.
I don't really know. I would guess about 80 miles. Maybe I will ride the Strom. Just mounted a Shinko 805 on the rear and crash bars and a skid plate also.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 08:37:18 PM
Post by: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 08:37:18 PM
Quote from: GS Noob on May 11, 2016, 07:44:37 PMCool.Quote from: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:43:25 PMYou'll be fine on the Strom. The ride is basically groomed gravel and smooth dirt roads. Nothing knarly.
I don't really know. I would guess about 80 miles. Maybe I will ride the Strom. Just mounted a Shinko 805 on the rear and crash bars and a skid plate also.
This is what I saw. You can understand my confusion.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 11, 2016, 08:46:27 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 11, 2016, 08:46:27 PM
Quote from: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 08:37:18 PMQuote from: GS Noob on May 11, 2016, 07:44:37 PMCool.Quote from: Danimal on May 11, 2016, 07:43:25 PMYou'll be fine on the Strom. The ride is basically groomed gravel and smooth dirt roads. Nothing knarly.
I don't really know. I would guess about 80 miles. Maybe I will ride the Strom. Just mounted a Shinko 805 on the rear and crash bars and a skid plate also.
This is what I saw. You can understand my confusion.
That's some fools 2-up, ON A KLR of all things....surely the mighty Strom could handle it.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 11, 2016, 08:56:17 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 11, 2016, 08:56:17 PM
That is the roughest section...the rest are nice roads....a bit of sand here and there.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Joe Shimano on May 12, 2016, 07:18:52 AM
Post by: Joe Shimano on May 12, 2016, 07:18:52 AM
My friend backed out - never got over the flu so I'll be solo. Took a PTO day tomorrow so I'll pack up and roll out bright and early
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 12, 2016, 10:24:42 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 12, 2016, 10:24:42 AM
It's raining in Decatur...sure hope Bankhead gets a bit of rain, calm the dust down. ;)
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: jrobinson on May 12, 2016, 10:37:01 AM
Post by: jrobinson on May 12, 2016, 10:37:01 AM
There's plenty of rain coming this afternoon to calm all the dust down. ;D
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: TFancher on May 12, 2016, 10:41:02 AM
Post by: TFancher on May 12, 2016, 10:41:02 AM
I'm in. Friday night till Sunday. Need to show the KLR some love. It hasn't been out of the neighborhood since I bought the Strom.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 12, 2016, 12:56:17 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 12, 2016, 12:56:17 PM
Looks like the area will get some rain today.
I'll be there from Fri Night till Sunday. I'll be hauling my KLR and all my stuff there in my truck.
I'll be there from Fri Night till Sunday. I'll be hauling my KLR and all my stuff there in my truck.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 13, 2016, 09:48:35 AM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 13, 2016, 09:48:35 AM
Ill be pulling in and setting-up around Noon Friday.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 13, 2016, 10:14:23 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 13, 2016, 10:14:23 AM
I should be able to get there by 6!
Decided on trailering in so if anyone needs cooler space I should have some extra!
Decided on trailering in so if anyone needs cooler space I should have some extra!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: GS Noob on May 13, 2016, 11:13:27 AM
Post by: GS Noob on May 13, 2016, 11:13:27 AM
A word from the wise, protect yourself from red bugs/chiggers! They tore me up last year and I had to go to the doctor when I got home for some meds. Cover up, use bug spray, and don't walk through heavy brush!
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 13, 2016, 11:20:39 AM
Post by: klaviator on May 13, 2016, 11:20:39 AM
I should get there sometime between 2 and 4 depending on how quickly I can get my shit together :D
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: jrobinson on May 13, 2016, 01:04:32 PM
Post by: jrobinson on May 13, 2016, 01:04:32 PM
I'm 50/50 now. I have to get someone to cover for me tomorrow afternoon. Not looking good so far. >:(
update: found a fill in. should be there in time for breakfast.
update: found a fill in. should be there in time for breakfast.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: GS Noob on May 13, 2016, 06:19:48 PM
Post by: GS Noob on May 13, 2016, 06:19:48 PM
Y'all have fun and be safe this weekend. Post pictures!
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: dirty-diesel on May 14, 2016, 11:08:39 AM
Post by: dirty-diesel on May 14, 2016, 11:08:39 AM
Unfortunately for me Ive got to much school work to break free. I'm really starting to hate this responsible thing.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Beck on May 14, 2016, 11:19:07 AM
Post by: Beck on May 14, 2016, 11:19:07 AM
I will be there this afternoon with some tag a longs.... ;D
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: griff on May 14, 2016, 02:31:04 PM
Post by: griff on May 14, 2016, 02:31:04 PM
We're loaded up and heading that way shortly.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: foodog2 on May 14, 2016, 08:31:58 PM
Post by: foodog2 on May 14, 2016, 08:31:58 PM
I had a fantastic time everyone and thank you Allen.
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Nice Goat on May 14, 2016, 09:33:01 PM
Post by: Nice Goat on May 14, 2016, 09:33:01 PM
Glad to see y'all had a decent turnout!
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: jrobinson on May 15, 2016, 02:45:52 PM
Post by: jrobinson on May 15, 2016, 02:45:52 PM
Short clip from the ride on Saturday.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 15, 2016, 08:13:39 PM
Post by: Al Goodwin on May 15, 2016, 08:13:39 PM
I'd like to thank all who came and rode with us....the most PERFECT weather we've ever had at this event.
McDougle camp worked out well for us, although the traffic noise, during the day Friday was a bit annoying, it calmed down in the evenings.
I promise, if we have an event there again....I'll make a larger sign...and I apologize for a few ::)missed turns in the afternoon....any of y'all ever tried following a roll-chart backwards? :o
I'd like some feedback on the weekend....pros and cons of it all....route, McDougle camp, lunch stop, etc.....
THANKS
McDougle camp worked out well for us, although the traffic noise, during the day Friday was a bit annoying, it calmed down in the evenings.
I promise, if we have an event there again....I'll make a larger sign...and I apologize for a few ::)missed turns in the afternoon....any of y'all ever tried following a roll-chart backwards? :o
I'd like some feedback on the weekend....pros and cons of it all....route, McDougle camp, lunch stop, etc.....
THANKS
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: jrobinson on May 15, 2016, 09:32:17 PM
Post by: jrobinson on May 15, 2016, 09:32:17 PM
Thanks for hosting and putting on the ride.
I found the camp site Saturday morning by entering the Lat/long in my phone's GPS. I blew by it Saturday afternoon when my phone was dead. lol
Breakfast Saturday morning was great. It really hit the spot.
The dirt roads to the river were good. The gravel roads were OK. It was a good mix of asphalt, gravel and dirt roads.
Lunch - food and service was good.
I'll try to make it again next year.
I found the camp site Saturday morning by entering the Lat/long in my phone's GPS. I blew by it Saturday afternoon when my phone was dead. lol
Breakfast Saturday morning was great. It really hit the spot.
The dirt roads to the river were good. The gravel roads were OK. It was a good mix of asphalt, gravel and dirt roads.
Lunch - food and service was good.
I'll try to make it again next year.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: TFancher on May 15, 2016, 09:46:59 PM
Post by: TFancher on May 15, 2016, 09:46:59 PM
I think it was a good ride (with a couple of exceptions). Good mix of dirt roads and twistie asphalt. Met a few new friends and rode with some I've known for a while. Food was excellent as always. I can't think of anything that would have made it better. Except I would've loved to brought my bike home in one piece. But that one is on me.
Thanks for putting this on. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for putting this on. Looking forward to the next one.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: kdtrull on May 15, 2016, 09:57:42 PM
Post by: kdtrull on May 15, 2016, 09:57:42 PM
Radiator, the most vulnerable part of the bullet-proof KLR.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 16, 2016, 09:11:09 AM
Post by: klaviator on May 16, 2016, 09:11:09 AM
Thanks Al for organizing this event. I'm really glad I was able to make it this year. I had a great time. I did a separate ride report here: http://bamarides.com/ride/index.php?topic=1026.0 (http://bamarides.com/ride/index.php?topic=1026.0)
As for feedback. Next year I'd have everyone post what they were bringing. We had way too much of some things such as buns but nobody brought firewood. Some people commented that they had firewood at home but didn't bring it because there was way too much last year. Since this was my first year I can't comment on the campground compared to Brush Lake. Since several people drove there we had plenty of chairs for everyone to sit in. If we use the same campground it would be a good idea to have better directions and a bigger sign although everyone did eventually find the place.
Thanks again Al and you to Melony for feeding us.
For everyone who didn't come, Ya'll missed out on a great time.
As for feedback. Next year I'd have everyone post what they were bringing. We had way too much of some things such as buns but nobody brought firewood. Some people commented that they had firewood at home but didn't bring it because there was way too much last year. Since this was my first year I can't comment on the campground compared to Brush Lake. Since several people drove there we had plenty of chairs for everyone to sit in. If we use the same campground it would be a good idea to have better directions and a bigger sign although everyone did eventually find the place.
Thanks again Al and you to Melony for feeding us.
For everyone who didn't come, Ya'll missed out on a great time.
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 16, 2016, 10:02:32 AM
Post by: Fencejumper09 on May 16, 2016, 10:02:32 AM
A couple of pics I took this weekend. Thanks to the Goodwins for putting on a great event.
Next year we will seriously involve a drinking game for anytime you bring up politics!
Is anyone going to start a thread for "Shit Said in the Free State": quotes from the weekend?
1. "That redhaired dog gon get some lead in 'em tonight!"
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Next year we will seriously involve a drinking game for anytime you bring up politics!
Is anyone going to start a thread for "Shit Said in the Free State": quotes from the weekend?
1. "That redhaired dog gon get some lead in 'em tonight!"
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Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 16, 2016, 10:26:21 AM
Post by: klaviator on May 16, 2016, 10:26:21 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on May 16, 2016, 10:02:32 AM
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Daaayum, Tony better be watching out if the tree huggers ever find out what he did to that tree. ::)
Title: Re: Dual-Sporting the Free State VII....May 13-15
Post by: klaviator on May 17, 2016, 12:30:37 PM
Post by: klaviator on May 17, 2016, 12:30:37 PM
I went ahead an posted a ride report in ADV as well: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/dual-sporting-the-free-state-2016.1146354/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/dual-sporting-the-free-state-2016.1146354/)