LETS RIDE!!!
4/2/2011
MAP LINK (http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=34.944765057347084~-83.7790357870005&lvl=9&dir=0&sty=r&rtp=pos.34.152627678208645_-84.17398440740966_near%20Peachtree%20Pkwy%2C%20Cum ming%2C%20GA%2030041___a_~pos.35.326895_-83.80489_Robbinsville%2C%20NC___e_~pos.35.59117_-84.23507_Vonore%2C%20TN___e_~pos.35.362961_-84.294409_Tellico%20Plains%2C%20TN___e_~pos.35.345 477104266195_-84.06405593454835_near%20Cherohala%20Skyway%2C%20T ellico%20Plains%2C%20TN%2037385___a_~pos.35.326895 _-83.80489_Robbinsville%2C%20NC___e_~pos.34.87498015 165329_-84.24417458474636_Morganton%2C%20GA___e_~pos.34.68 778878450394_-84.02196899056434_Suches%2C%20GA___e_~pos.34.16194 804512754_-84.1673209816217_near%20Hospitality%20Hwy%2C%20Cum ming%2C%20GA%2030040___a_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~)

I could go but would have to meet up at Murphy.

~ Wes

Sounds like a plan. Maybe we could tweak the route a little?

I'm headed to Little Talledga on March 28th, if I get the bike back in street trim by then I might be in.

Ooh I wanna go...gotta change tires, check valves, and see what that weekend has going on. If I can get it all done I am there.

Sounds like a plan. Maybe we could tweak the route a little?

What do you have in mind? If you can, edit the map and repost.

You going to do this in one or two days? Thats alot to cram into one days worth of riding. Two days would let you stop for pics etc. and not feel rushed... just a thought.

I'm a little more fluent with google maps. What about something like this?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204612409275377813542.00049efeef792ebac69ad&z=9

I'm a little more fluent with google maps. What about something like this?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=204612409275377813542.00049efeef792ebac69ad&z=9

Mudarra, I like your map better that mine. The only thing I would change is make Murphy our 1st stop so we can pick-up MntVersys on the way to Tellico Plains. Also, I took the liberty of changing the map a bit so we start and break-off on exit 14 of GA400. MAP LINK (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=GA-20+E%2FBuford+Hwy&daddr=N+Carolina+11+N%2FUS-129+N%2FUS-19+N+to:Tellico+Plains,+TN+to:Robbinsville,+NC+to: Vonore,+TN+to:35.45913,-84.19449+to:Ducktown,+TN+to:Morganton,+GA+to:Dahlo nega,+GA+to:US-19+S&hl=en&geocode=FRGiCQIdWhz8-g%3BFYqKFgIdBL78-g%3BFSeYGwIdOcb5-iklCRTxzvVeiDFiX13D2XjmPA%3BFfL7GgIdWTMB-ymhFrijXsZeiDFDnNdSoDE46Q%3BFb4PHwIdO5L6-imdGvYXfIheiDFjRyhX7A6w8w%3BFToQHQIdRkv7-imNbVGzeoteiDGWrMJVY_mzAA%3BFQmbFgIdE2z4-imv6LFOV6xfiDEH3yfc2_Aijw%3BFT8mFAId9on6-imTLkHtOwhfiDFwWksAGMtn2Q%3BFfLsDgId8n3--ikxUCJsOmZfiDGDuh5gqfQHQQ%3BFfibCQIdeiX8-g&mra=ltm&via=5&sll=34.899448,-84.100342&sspn=1.793056,2.458191&ie=UTF8&ll=34.879172,-84.440918&spn=1.793498,2.458191&z=9) :cool:
Meet at 7:30AM with gas tank full... and ride by 8:00AM...

I can get to Murphy in 2 hours, Blue Ridge in about 1 1/2 hours, about an hour for McCaysville.....depending on the Ocoee traffic.

~ Wes

Mudarra, I like your map better that mine. The only thing I would change is make Murphy our 1st stop so we can pick-up MntVersys on the way to Tellico Plains. Also, I took the liberty of changing the map a bit so we start and break-off on exit 14 of GA400. MAP LINK (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=GA-20+E%2FBuford+Hwy&daddr=N+Carolina+11+N%2FUS-129+N%2FUS-19+N+to:Tellico+Plains,+TN+to:Robbinsville,+NC+to: Vonore,+TN+to:35.45913,-84.19449+to:Ducktown,+TN+to:Morganton,+GA+to:Dahlo nega,+GA+to:US-19+S&hl=en&geocode=FRGiCQIdWhz8-g%3BFYqKFgIdBL78-g%3BFSeYGwIdOcb5-iklCRTxzvVeiDFiX13D2XjmPA%3BFfL7GgIdWTMB-ymhFrijXsZeiDFDnNdSoDE46Q%3BFb4PHwIdO5L6-imdGvYXfIheiDFjRyhX7A6w8w%3BFToQHQIdRkv7-imNbVGzeoteiDGWrMJVY_mzAA%3BFQmbFgIdE2z4-imv6LFOV6xfiDEH3yfc2_Aijw%3BFT8mFAId9on6-imTLkHtOwhfiDFwWksAGMtn2Q%3BFfLsDgId8n3--ikxUCJsOmZfiDGDuh5gqfQHQQ%3BFfibCQIdeiX8-g&mra=ltm&via=5&sll=34.899448,-84.100342&sspn=1.793056,2.458191&ie=UTF8&ll=34.879172,-84.440918&spn=1.793498,2.458191&z=9) :cool:
Meet at 7:30AM with gas tank full... and ride by 8:00AM...

Sounds good to me. I wasn't sure where or when the stops would be.

Any thoughts on this being a one or two day ride?

i'll check with SWMBO. i can probably come out and play!

she's only been on the back with me twice now and i don't think she's ready for the mountains. heck, neither am i.. but i'll still tag along as long as you jokers don't leave me in the dust. i'm still kind of a n00b!

If you guys can give me a rough estimate of your eta in TP I will ride down and do the loop back to TP with you

Sam

If you guys can give me a rough estimate of your eta in TP I will ride down and do the loop back to TP with you

Sam

I think around 11:30, depending on traffic conditions.

Just found out we leave for spring break vacation that day so I'm out for this one...have fun, be safe and I'll try to make the next one. We need to ride more often this year...

Just found out we leave for spring break vacation that day so I'm out for this one...have fun, be safe and I'll try to make the next one. We need to ride more often this year...

Sorry to hear you wont make it to this one. I'll put another ride together for this summer. Perhaps south-bound next time.

All, dont know if your interested in picking up a noob...I am new to the site and Versys...Picking my 'new' one (09) up this week...I live very near your route and would like to have some experienced riders input...I may not go the entire length but it sure looks fun...I am in Cleveland, GA...If interested give me time/loc and I will be there.

All, dont know if your interested in picking up a noob...I am new to the site and Versys...Picking my 'new' one (09) up this week...I live very near your route and would like to have some experienced riders input...I may not go the entire length but it sure looks fun...I am in Cleveland, GA...If interested give me time/loc and I will be there.

:welcome:

If you want to, you can meet us here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&aq=&sll=34.627456,-83.954977&sspn=0.001699,0.002401&ie=UTF8&ll=34.627428,-83.954977&spn=0.001755,0.002401&z=19) between 8:45 - 9:15.
Good call on getting a Versys! :thumb:

What time and where are the ATL contingent meeting up?

Excellent, I know the Indian lore rock pile location well...I plan to be there by 8:45...I'll be on the green V...thanks

What time and where are the ATL contingent meeting up?

dunno but im interested too. i live in smyrna, right near 75 and 285, so if nobody else is up to meet somewhere around town you interested in meeting at cumberland mall? easy ride over to 400 and up to the meeting point, maybe 30min or so.

i know it's a tad early, but the weather report looks pretty nice :)

dunno but im interested too. i live in smyrna, right near 75 and 285, so if nobody else is up to meet somewhere around town you interested in meeting at cumberland mall? easy ride over to 400 and up to the meeting point, maybe 30min or so.

i know it's a tad early, but the weather report looks pretty nice :)

yeppers, we can do it. :thumb:

Let’s meet at the Lakeland Plaza Chevron ( 502 Lakeland Plaza, Cumming, GA 30040-2730 )
7:30am Breakfast at the McDonalds next to the gas station. Good for getting organized.
8:00am Kickstand UP with tanks full.
Let's keep an eye on the weather: www.weather.com/ weather/today/USTN0500

Sounds like a plan.


Indulf - lets just meet up in Cumming.

Sounds like a plan.
Indulf - lets just meet up in Cumming.

I agree with mudarra, lets all try to meet in one place so we dont leave any riders behind.
Weather is NOT looking good as of time/date of this posting. Lets hope it gets better...

Too bad we can't have Sunday's forecast for Saturday!

According to the route, my best plan would be to meet up in Tellico Plains. Your Murphy stop looks around 9:30 or so and I have to pick up my wife from work at 7am.

It looks like you all will get to TP around 10:30 and it's only an hour and a half from me.

~ Wes

Sunday does appear to be a much better riding day.

having a hard time telling the total mileage from that google map.. can anyone help me out? also, what's the estimated seat time for the loop to/from cumming?

gotta let the wife know approximately how long i'll be playing :)

Looks like the weather is going to be good. There is a 10% chance of rain so I'm taking my rain gear just in case.

having a hard time telling the total mileage from that google map.. can anyone help me out? also, what's the estimated seat time for the loop to/from cumming?

gotta let the wife know approximately how long i'll be playing :)

As per Google Maps
363 Miles
8 hours and 39 minutes
This is taking into account staying within the speed limits :teetertooter: but is not taking into account fuel and food stops that I think will add up to about another hour.

Argh!

I just found out some old friends are in town this weekend. I'm gonna have to bail on this one.

Sorry guys!

So, my headcount so far is:
MntVersys
Tech-Diver
Dhayduk
Indulf
Vendetta

I will be in TP @ or before 11:30 with Knoxvegasmike (I think that is his tag on this board)

See you tomorrow morning

Sam

I will be in TP @ or before 11:30 with Knoxvegasmike (I think that is his tag on this board)

See you tomorrow morning,

Sam

Hey Tech,

This was a no show by the ATL folks. It is 8:30am, I am at the gas station and no other rider is here. I wont go to TP by my self. Hope you read this in time before you take off.

Vendetta

Thanks for note, sorry about the ride we will do it again...

Got back around 5:30. 258 miles.

I got to Tellico Plains at 11:00. After 3 cups of coffee and hanging around 'til 1:00 I thought maybe something was up. So I just carved my own planet. Fairly nice ride. Lots of wind and sticks in the road.

Maybe better luck next ride.

~ Wes

Here's my trip photo. Snowbird Lodge, I think it was. On The North Carolina side of the Skyway. Nice dog behind the bike.

Sorry we missed you Wes,

We arrived in TP at 11:30 and hung around Outfitters, had some hot dogs and got back on the road about 1... We thought you called it off as well.

We went to Bald River falls cut over to Indian Boundry lake and then followed Citico Creek back to 411 and home.

Great day!

Should have looked at this on Fri instead of Mon!! Did a Dragon Burger run on Sun!!

I would have joined you but I had to do a track day Sunday on the gixxer!

That's too bad the ride didn't work out. Looked like a really great route! Need to try another one soon, and hopefully a few more throughout the summer and fall. I'll keep my eye out for the next set of plans.