North Alabama Vintage Riders Digest for Aug 18, 2018

[renchinrider]

Hi, Everyone!

As always, we had a great time at breakfast, and a surprising number of daring riders taunted the rain and rode their bikes to the Blue Plate.  Those riders included Frank Conseglia and his son, as well as Jim Dowdy and two of his sons.  Great to have these additional guests!  Fate smiled on the riders, and as far as I know, everyone returned home dry.

Here's what we have on the calendar (Not much new information this week):

Pending:  Memorial service for Dan Marrs.  I'll send out a special notification as soon as I get date/time/location.

August 24-26:  Christian Motorcyclists Association's annual Alabama State Rally, Lakepoint Resort State Park, Eufaula, AL  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/47815

August 26:  Alan Nicholson's Sunday Afternoon BBQ Ride, originating at noon at Barnes and Noble.  Stand by for confirmation of the destination restaurant for that ride.

August 29-Sep 3:  Harley-Davidson's 115th Anniversary rally, Milwaukee, WI  http://www.milwaukeerally.com

Aug 31-Sep 3:  Fall Vintage and 2-Stroke Weekend, Two Wheels of Suches    http://twowheelsofsuches.com/event/vintage-2-stroke-bike-weekend-2/?instance_id=119
Note:  Frank Tarpley is traveling to Suches for the rally.  Contact him via PM on Facebook if you'd like to link up with him, either for the trip, or to linkup at Suches.

Sep 7-9:  AHRMA Vintage Road Racing at "Little Talladega", Munford, AL https://www.ahrma.org/ahrma_pdfs/Z-2017/Nationals/Roadrace/Posters/Talladega_17.pdf

Sep 8:  Garage Crawl to Eric Mills' house and shop!  Eric has a great collection of motorcycles, and an amazing antique Chevy truck.  Mark your calendars and join the ride from Blue Plate to Eric's house!

Sep 8:   Veterans of America Riders Club Poker Run and Pig Roast. 10:30-4:00 at The Hot Spot on Jordan Lane.

Sep 8:  RelicMoto Vintage Motorcycle Show, 11-5 at 1220 Dartmouth Street, Chattanooga, TN.

Sep 8:  Sons of Liberty Riders' 7th Annual Wounded Veterans Ride, benefiting Mission 22, Fisher House and Service Dogs of AL.  Ride starts and ends at Freddie Day Catering, 1628 2nd Ave, Cullman, AL.  $25/rider, includes ride escort, lunch and door prizes.

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 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 Vintage 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 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!  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!

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

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

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

Let's Ride!

Marc
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