North Alabama Vintage Riders Digest for August 11, 2018

[renchinrider]

Hi, Everyone!

Regrettably, I couldn't make breakfast yesterday, but I'll share all the information that I have gathered (with a big thanks to Dale Proctor for providing information from breakfast!!).

I start this week's newsletter with sad news:  Our dear friend and fellow motorcycle enthusiast Dan Marrs succumbed to pancreatic cancer late last week.  A schedule of services has not yet been announced, but I'll post a special update to this Digest as soon as I learn the particulars.  In the meanwhile, please join me in praying for solace for Dan's family in their time of grief and loss.

Now, on to brighter news:

First:  With the addition of Jerry Cooch, NAVMC-on-Facebook is now 3,000 members strong!  It's great to know that so many others around us share our passion for vintage motorcycles, and want to be a part of something this exciting!

Second:  A big THANK YOU to Alan Nicholson for having originated, and now leading our Sunday BBQ rides!  Positive comments and thumbs-ups abound following the ride Alan led today to Guntersville for lunch at The Brick BBQ restaurant.  Go ahead and block your calendar for next Sunday's ride to Gibson's BBQ in Decatur!

I am taking the liberty to share some articles that I spotted this week.

First up is an article about two men from France who completely restored a "barn find" 1918 Harley Davidson motorcycle built for use by the Army in WWI.  Now they're riding it across the U.S., but will have it back in France in time to ride it in a parade down the Champs Elysees when France celebrates 100 years since the end of WWI.

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/restored-1918-harley-davidson.html

Next up is a short post about some amazing women who are doing a 17,500 mile ride around the world.  This ride is celebrating not only Ana Sofia being cancer free for 10 years, but also celebrating Ana Pimenta for being cancer free for 1 year.

https://www.facebook.com/1521338371524880/posts/2136848273307217/

Finally, though few of us will trek 17,500 miles on a single voyage, many of us will travel on multi-day trips to destinations all over the U.S.  For those trips, here's another very helpful article that shares tips for locating biker-friendly lodging.

https://ijustwant2ride.com/2018/08/03/how-to-find-best-biker-friendly-accommodation-for-your-next-motorcycle-travel-guest-post-by-sarah-kearnes/


Here's what we have coming up:

August 14:  Not only can you stop and enjoy great company at Straight to Ale's Tuesday Bike Night, you can also travel across town to Cycle Gear and join the fun at their monthly bike night as well!   https://www.cyclegear.com/stores/cycle-gear-huntsville-alabama-store-59?utm_campaign=Bike+Night+Reminder+Emails+2018-08-11&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_term=Copy+of+Cycle+Gear+%7C+Bike+Night+Reminder

August 16:  Our 3rd Flash Mob of the Summer, at Sam's Sports Grill in Decatur.  Sam's Sports Grill is located
at 1208 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601.  The plan is to pack the place at 6 pm.  Join us if you can!

August 17-19:  19th Annual Mississippi State All Bikes Rally, Sturgis, MS  http://www.msrally.com/

August 19:  Alan Nicholson's Sunday Afternoon BBQ Ride.  These are all-makes/all-years rides.  This ride will originate at noon, at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 2750 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802, and riders will travel to Decatur for lunch at Gibson's BBQ.

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

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!

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[merc16]

I really appreciate these updates !

[renchinrider]

My pleasure, Merc! :)