Mid-Year Ride Recap

BamaTJ · May 26, 2009

So we are getting close to mid year, looking for some feedback on the rides we have had and the ones planned for the last part of the year. It seems like we only have about 5-7 active members with running rigs, even less show up to rides, so I think it is fair that we work the rides for the last half of the year around their schedule and what they want to ride.

The dates we have on the calendar for Hardline Rides are:
July 11th - KOTH Course
Sept 26th - WITC (3 hours)
Nov 14th - WindRock near Oak Ridge TN (4.5 hours)
Nov 28th - RBD

My opinion is that the most fun club trips have been Tellico, WindRock and Monteagle where we go for the weekend and spend a few days riding. I know it is hard to do that all the time but once or twice a year is nice. WindRock is that this year and will be a blast. If we need to move it around to work for people that plan to make it then we should.

I am fine with the ride locations except WITC, I would rather go to Monteagle or Mayhem. Both are about the same distance as WITC. Jimmy said they cut a bunch of new trails in Monteagle that are lots of fun.

Post up your thoughts/feedback and your availability for these rides. If we need to add a ride that is fine also, there is not one in Oct and that is a fun time to ride.

Speeding · May 26, 2009

Well, totalled the TJ at the beginning of the year and have been trying to pay for that ever since. Planned to trade labor for labor with Woodlee, got my end done but he hasn't had the time for the cage so I might just send the invoice instead and build it myself with the help of friends. All is needed is a cage for the TJ for it to be wheelable again, then I gotta get the new hood cut, new windshield, a bit of body work and some paint.

I'd like to have it done for the KOTH course 'cause I know that's my Dad's favorite place to wheel. Hope I can pull it off. I hate that it's taken this long.

CHASMAN9 · May 26, 2009

I am in the same boat. Still waiting for my junk to be cut loose from the Glue Factory so I can ride again. I know that I will be in Cooperstown New York the week of July 3d to the 12th of July at my son's baseball trip. Once in a lifetime trip and not going to miss it. I would love to ride the KOTH course and actually make a full run one of these years, whether it be in a race or just riding. I can't ask to change the weekend as I know most of you are already set on this date, but would love to just wheel it. :driving:

Cole · May 28, 2009

Im up for going to Monteagle instead of WITC. I have never been to Monteagle and I really don't care about going to WITC.
I am good with all the dates except Windrock. I have to work that weekend and the weekend before that. If we move it to the 21st that will put it a week before RBD. I don't like the fact of you guys having to plan around me since I am the only one who works on Weekends.
I understand 100% if you guys want to go on the 14th. I have no hard feelings.

BamaTJ · May 28, 2009

Cole said:
Im up for going to Monteagle instead of WITC. I have never been to Monteagle and I really don't care about going to WITC.
I am good with all the dates except Windrock. I have to work that weekend and the weekend before that. If we move it to the 21st that will put it a week before RBD. I don't like the fact of you guys having to plan around me since I am the only one who works on Weekends.
I understand 100% if you guys want to go on the 14th. I have no hard feelings.

Cole, what is your schedule like in Oct? Find a Fri-Sun that works better for you there and we can move that ride around. Also if people wanted we could do Harlan instead of Windrock, it is a little further but has much more riding.

Speeding · May 28, 2009

Personally WindRock is my favorite place ever. RattleRock and Railtrail are two full days of wheelin' if we have a medium size group. Harlan was cool, but it's a heck of a haul to get there.

Rich · May 28, 2009

I, too, like Windrock a lot and would like to trade WITC for a trip to Monteagle. This is assuming I have something a little stouter than The Sorority Jeep to ride.

BamaTJ · May 28, 2009

Sounds good, Windrock and Monteagle are both fun. I will get Monteagle lined up with Jimmy, he says the new stuff is sweet

John Galbreath Jr. · Oct 28, 2009

Matt O. said:
So we are getting close to mid year, looking for some feedback on the rides we have had and the ones planned for the last part of the year.

Nov 14th - WindRock near Oak Ridge TN (4.5 hours)
Nov 28th - RBD

Back to top, where do we stand on WindRock. I have heard no talk and it is only 2 weeks away.