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2007 Ride Schedule
Last Updated -
08/08/08 09:35 PM
Trips
listed on this schedule are organized by Country Roads Group Riding.
Day Rides are subject to cancellation if bad weather moves into the area. Check
the scrolling Marquee on our First page for last minute "Ride status".
Ride dates in this month cannot be planned due to unpredictable weather. Dates will be posted on the scrolling marquee found on the very first page of this web site. Contact Dan Harvey with your questions about upcoming rides.
January 6th - Lunch in Historic Dandridge - Join us for a scenic ride through the farmlands and countryside of Jefferson County. Lunch at "The Point" restaurant. Depart from McDonalds on I-40, Exit 398 at 9:30 AM. RC = Dan Harvey
January 27th - The Dragon OR Nantahala Gorge? You chose. - We will make he decision in Murphy, N.C. as to which way we will be going. The time of day and weather will be a factor, I am sure. Depart from McDonalds on I-40, Exit 398 at 9:30 AM. RC = Dan Harvey
Ride dates in this month cannot be planned due to unpredictable weather. Dates will be posted on the scrolling marquee found on the very first page of this web site. Contact Dan Harvey with your questions about upcoming rides.
FEB 10th -
Fifth Annual
Meeting - The
club has rented a house near Robbinsville, N.C. and Cherohala Skyway for the
weekend of Feb. 9th - 11th. The house has several bedrooms most of which are
furnished with double and single beds. It also has satellite TV, a wood burning
fireplace, hot tub and a computer with Internet. Bedding and Linen is also
furnished. The house will be available to club members for the entire weekend at
no cost. Rooms will be assigned on the following basis:
Membership, Seniority, Date of Request and First Come, First Serve. Reservations
must be made via
dan@countryroads.org.
The meeting
will be held on Feb. 10th from 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will discuss the future of CRMC
and it's direction. We will also work on the 2007 ride schedule and develop a
overnight ride plan for the year. Officer positions will be discussed as well.
Dinner will be in the form of a cookout after the meeting. Cost is $10 for the
dinner. Please RSVP to
dan@countryroads.org.
Visit the website for the property to get
a general idea of it's location. Contact me direct for the specific directions.
http://www.thetreetops.com
March 10th - Andrew Johnson National Historic Site - Andrew Johnson was elected Vice President under Abraham Lincoln in 1864. When Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States. Johnson then began the daunting task of reuniting a country divided by civil war. Part of the ride will be thru the Paint Creek Campground along a stream with a few small water falls and cascades. Part of that road is flat, packed dirt and gravel along the French Broad River as you reach Hot Springs. We will then ride to Greenville to visit the Andrew Johnson Museum. There are more details about the ride, etc., in the FORUM under "Ride Idea # 2 from Paul2". But, you should know this: Breakfast at the store, an interesting place, is basic - biscuits, gravy, meat, 2 eggs and coffee for approximately $3.50..LINK: Official Site RC: Paul Medley
March 24th - Covered Bridge ride - The ride will be about 200 - 225 miles and will cover a lot of the back roads of Sevier, Hamblin and Greene Counties. The destination is the Bible Covered Bridge near Weaverville, TN. which was built in 1922. LINKS - Official RC - Dan Harvey
March 25th - Wild Hogs (Movie) -
Catch a afternoon showing of this comedy which stars John Travolta, Martin
Lawrence, Tim Allen and William Macy. See the Trailer by clicking
HERE. We will meet
early enough for lunch, take a short ride, then catch the 3 ish feature
and head home after the movie. (If the weather is bad, then we will still meet, just
drive your car instead). RC=Dan
Harvey
April 7th - Netherland Boat Yard - Netherland Inn & Boat Yard, Kingsport – This inn and boat yard provided lodging for travelers as well as a point from which to change their mode of transportation from wagon to boat on their journey west. This ride will cover about 175 miles total. Read about the inn at this website LINKS: Official Site RC=Bobby Smith
April 15th - Elk in Cataloochee - We will ride over Newfound Gap to Maggie Valley where we will have lunch. Then we will ride to the Cataloochee Valley where we should see a few Elk. Maybe a lot of them. Afterwards, we will head back to Knoxville via I-40 so as to get everyone home by dark. There are a few things about this ride that you should know. First, there are several miles of hard packed Federal Government road to travel. There are steep drop offs and the road gets narrow in several places. Also, bring drinking water and a snack with you. There are bathrooms at the campground that has running water, but no other fringes. PHOTOS RC = Dan Harvey
April 20th -22nd - AMA Superbike
Races - The races will be held at the
May 6th - Waterfall, Petticoat Junction Grocery, Helmes Ferry Crossing, Historic Site - The ride details are presented in the forum under Ride Schedules. (Check it out). Basically, the ride will involve a stop by a small waterfall, then a trip thru Owl Hole Gap, stop at a real country store (Petticoat Ju Gro) on Tater Valley Road, then a crossing of part of Lake Norris on the Helmes Ferry, and finally either a visit to the restored P-38 in Middlesboro, KY or Lincoln Museum, or Cumberland Gap Visitor center with ride to the top for a view KY, TN, VA (a riders choice on the last stop based on time, interest, etc.). There will be some severe curvy roads with 10 mph switch backs (Joppa Mtn Road and the ride to top of Cumberland Gap) and a gravel, packed dirt, hill going into and out of the ferry boarding area. It has not been a problem in the past. Depart McD's at 9:15AM.RC: Paul Medley
May 12th - Homestead Tower Museum Crossville - The Homesteads project was part of the Roosevelt administrations New Deal Program. The Great Depression had left the region in dire straits and this project was intended to provide hope to the desperate people. This ride will cover about 170 miles total. Read about this project of hope at this website LINK: Official Site RC: Bobby Smith.
May 19th - Netherland Boat Yard - Netherland Inn & Boat Yard, Kingsport – This inn and boat yard provided lodging for travelers as well as a point from which to change their mode of transportation from wagon to boat on their journey west. This ride will cover about 175 miles total. Read about the inn at this website LINKS: Official Site RC=Bobby Smith
May 26th - 28th - Memorial Day weekend - Horse Farms in Lexington, KY - Leave Saturday morning and ride North with us through the mountains of Tennessee to fields of Kentucky bluegrass and horse country. The trip North will include a stop at Cumberland Falls State Park for lunch. Saturday night we will have dinner and turn in early in anticipation of a all day ride on Sunday with a local motorcycle club who knows the area like the back of their hand. The Kentucky Horse Park and Masterson Station are on the agenda. Maybe even a visit and tour of a private farm. (Arrangements pending.) The ride back on Monday will not be on the interstate but will be direct in hopes of getting us back home by 4 P.M. RIDE DETAILS LINKS: Cumberland Falls, SP Kentucky Horse Park Masterson Station RC: Dan Harvey
June 2nd - Smoky Mountain Trains (Bryson City, N.C.) - Smoky Mountain Trains is more than an ordinary museum. With its collection of 7,000 Lionel™ engines, cars and accessories, impressive operating layout, children’s activity center, and gift/toy shop, Smoky Mountain Trains has something for everyone. The vast collection dates back to 1918 and features such classics as the 1934 Blue Comet Passenger set and the more recent Joshua Lionel Cowen Challenger steam locomotives. Admission Fee. LINKS: Official Web Site RC: Dan Harvey
June 3rd - Cades Cove and Roaring Fork - Hit the Cove early enough to avoid the traffic jam. Then, ride up Little Rive to lunch at Cherokee Grill in Gatlinburg. Roaring Fork immediately after lunch. Ride is about 125 miles and should be over around 3 PM. RC: Dan Harvey
June 9th - Etowah L&N Depot - This depot and service yard once employed over 2000 workers and provided an essential stop on the Louisville & Nashville railroad between Cincinnati and Atlanta. This ride will cover about 140 miles. Learn more about this historical site on this website. LINK: Official Site RC=Bobby Smith
June 17
(Father's Day - What Better Choice for Father's Day than a ride) - Norris Dam,
Savage Gardens, Lilly Bridge - The ride details are
presented in the forum under Ride Schedules. (Check it out). Basically, the
ride would cover a few streets in the housing areas of Norris, a stop at the
Museum / Mill, then back track to the tail waters to Savage Gardens ( an
interesting unique rock formation ), and then to Lilly Bridge Overlook near
Wartburg. Depart McD's at Exit 398 at 9AM (kickstands up), second meeting place
at BP at Exit 108 off of I-75 for those on North or West side of Knoxville at
9:30AM. Should be back by 4PM (180 miles). No major food stop planned, but
always a convenient store or fast food stop, bring a snack.
RC:
Paul
Medley
June 23rd – 24th
July 4th - July 8th - West Virginia,
Skyline Dr. and BRPW - We will leave from Knoxville at
7 AM on Wednesday,
July 4th and return on Sunday, July 8th. This ride will cover about 1,300
miles of the scenic Appalachian Mountains and almost all of the travel will be
on two lane highways. We will be riding in the higher (and cooler) elevations
for a large part of the trip.
Our approach to this ride is simple. Ride nearly 400 miles the first day to get
"out of town" so to speak, then slow down and take in the scenery. Within that
first 400 miles are familiar places such as Greenbank Radio Telescope, The Elk
River Scenic Trail, Cass Scenic Railroad etc. but we have already been there and
done that (many times actually), so we will move on past those areas for the new
adventures. We will be riding through Pocahontas County WV which is known for
it's great motorcycle roads. Expect to visit Harper's Ferry National Park and
other educational points before we
ride the entire length of Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
As you know, the week of July 4th always means busy highways. Hotels fill up
early and those that are reasonably priced fill up even sooner. Contact the RC
as soon as you know you want to attend this ride.
RIDE DETAILS
POCAHONTAS COUNTY,
HARPER'S FERRY RC=Dan
Harvey
July 21st – Rocky Mount Museum, Piney Flats
– The Time Machine has yet to be invented but we’ll get close to the
experience when we visit this living museum and step back to the year
1791. This group of log buildings was the capital of the
July 25th, July 26th and July 27th -
I ask you join me in leading three riders from the
Netherlands during their visit to East Tennessee. There will be three
day rides to include Cades Cove, Roaring Fork, Little River Rd., Cades
Cove, The Dragon, Cherohala Skyway and the Blueridge Parkway from
Asheville to Cherokee.
RC=Dan Harvey
August 5th - Sequoyah Birthplace Museum - Sequoyah was the Cherokee Indian who developed a written language for his people. It took him 12 years to develop this language. Come with us to learn more about this fascinating man and his people. This ride will cover about 95 miles total. LINKS: Official Site RC=Bobby Smith
August 15th - September 15th - Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona - Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Rocky Mountains....and much, much more. RC= Dan Harvey
POSTPONED - August 19th - A 4 1/2 acre Japanese Garden with Bonsai Trees and Lotus Ponds - POSTPONED I have heard about it, read about it and now I want to see it. This private garden is near Mars Hill, N.C. and this one day ride should be awesome. LINKS: Website RC= Dan Harvey
August 25th-26th - Chattanooga Nature Center- You’ll be able to see over 30 native species of animals at the Chattanooga Nature Center, many of which are endangered and threatened. Red wolves, eagles, horned owls and the largest timber rattlesnake in captivity are all at the center. We can also enjoy a cruise around the Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Hotel: Ramada Inn, I-24/Lookout Mountain West, 30 Birmingham Hwy., Chattanooga, TN. 37419 (423)821-7162 LINKS: Official Site RC=Bobby Smith
August 30th - September 2nd - AMA Superbike races (Road Atlanta) (Labor Day Weekend) - If you didn't make it to the AMA Superbike race with us in April, you'll want to make it to this one toward the end of the season. With any luck the points will be close among the top riders and they'll be pulling out all the stops to make for some exciting racing. Go to Road Atlanta for ticket info. You'll need to purchase the 3-day pass and the paddock access pass. RC: Bobby Smith
September 15th - Wings over Big South Fork Air Show - Aircraft, hot air balloons, 7500 spectators and a Giant Exploding "Flamification" bonfire are to be expected on this ride. Planes from China, Russia and US war birds will be there. LINK: Official website RC: Bobby Smith
September 22nd - Glenmore Mansion, Johnson City – Come join us as we tour this beautiful Victorian mansion. Construction was completed in 1869 and has been occupied by only two families, the Branners and the Jarnagins. This ride will cover about 75 miles total. LINKS: Official Site
October 6th - Historic Rugby - Even though we’ve visited this fascinating town before, there’s a new addition that is worth a return trip. The new Rugby Visitor Centre and Theatre features the national award winning history film “Rugby – The Power of a Dream”. Join us for a day in this historic town. This ride will cover about 160 total miles. LINKS: Official Site RC: Bobby Smith
Ride dates in this month cannot be planned due to unpredictable weather. Dates will be posted on the scrolling marquee found on the very first page of this web site. Contact Dan Harvey with your questions about upcoming rides.
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