Beakster Bash IV - May 18-20, 2007 - Marlinton, WV

Post by **LonestaRR** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:38 pm

19 hours and 35 minutes; 1288 miles away.

Sheeeesh!!!

Post by **MikeCam** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:30 pm

Log onto http://www.ironbutt.com for hints.

You CAN do it!

I'd need a nap.

Post by **Boxer** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:16 pm

Kristi,
Piece a cake. The first bash we had two guys from Houston come to Deals Gap and one was on a Harley. I think they did it over a two day ride.

Just make it a vacation. You won't regret it with the roads up in that area. Very nice!

Post by **wncbmw** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 4:37 pm

19 hours and 35 minutes; 1288 miles away.

Make a vacation out of it. Some good roads between you and there to explore!

Post by **LonestaRR** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:33 pm

That's a lot of miles and a lot of time! But maybe. I'll give it some thought.

Post by **ctRrider** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:11 pm

Mike, count me in next year. The schedule didn't work out for me this year, but WV and a T-shirt is calling me! What are the overflow options when the Inn is full? Do they have a manger or barn out back or are there some accomadations within walking distance?

The roads in WV are outstanding. I was riding and camping in the Catskills last weekend and found some roads that made me think of WV. The Catskills do not have the quantity or quality of riding that WV has. Great choice!

Kristi, take Cams advice and check out the Iron Butt link and look at the 29 tips for long distance riding and read some of the trip reports. If you decide to join us, I'd be glad to witness and sign your end of ride form. There are several of us that have completed the Saddle Sore 1,000 and the Bun Burner Gold. Your 19 hr 30 min estimate is an average speed of 65 mph including all stops. Very doable. The RR is a good bike for long trips. Hope to see you there. It is worth the trip.

Post by **MikeCam** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:15 pm

Tom,

Nelson overflows to another B&B in town, so 25 folks is within reason. There are 2 additional hotels in town so up to 50 is still reasonable. Snowshoe Ski Resort is 25 miles North and has about 3000 rooms available in May. So anyone can stay anywhere and be within striking distance of the Bash.

Also, camping of course.

Post by **wncbmw** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:05 pm

Nelson said the same thing to me this weekend! Overflow can be accomendated in town. We can still gather at the Old Clark for BSing, etc.!

Post by **LonestaRR** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:09 pm

So even if you are a last minute attendee, you could still get a room at the ski resort?

Post by **MikeCam** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:26 pm

yep! I'd stake my entire reputation on that one.

Arbreacames · Post by **Arbreacames** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:05 pm

Kristi,
Do you have a truck? How about towing? I know a lady from Colorado who attends a small East Coast rally every year (ECHR). She just asks her husband to load her bike onto the back of her truck and then she takes the 2-3 day drive all by herself!

Post by **wncbmw** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:22 pm

As promised, I finally got around to posting some additional pictures from my time at the Old Clark Inn this weekend. This is a link to a Smugmug gallery with some commentary. I think this place will serve us well, with room even for those who don't stay there to come over for the long BS sessions!

http://h2oman.smugmug.com/gallery/1611290

Post by **CycleRob** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:10 am

I'm there.
This will be my 4th consecutive bash.
My map progam says 8 hours and 501 miles. With my naked bike, over 400 miles of it a boring, Metzeler eating superslab and 60 years under my belt (by May 2007) I'll be truck'n it again.

Post by **scottybooj** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:18 am

cha ching!

I am sooooo in! I couldn't make any of the bashes so far.

Post by **chibbert** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:40 pm

Mike - Count me in!

Post by **CycleRob** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:07 pm

scottybooj,
I guess we'll meet again for another ride. If I remember right and I'm not confusing you with another Beakster, you're a connoisseur of beer(s)? If that's you, the nightly Bash BS sessions alone will be worth the trip. It's also fun to watch your interaction with the waitresses we encounter.

Post by **LonestaRR** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:16 pm

Rob:

I thought DJ was hosting the 2008 bash and he and MIXR were going to take us on MIXR's route.

If I can make it to the bash I would probably ride my bike. If I couldn't ride it, I would probably fly into the closest city and rent a bike. If I rode my bike it would be nice to hook up with some other board members along the way that are headed to the Bash as well.I'll likely be a last minute show up if Ii can come. But thanks for the advice.

Post by **wncbmw** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:41 am

Actually Kristi - Earl looks like he is from West Virginia!

Arbreacames · Post by **Arbreacames** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:19 pm

Vann, you're wrong. Shave the beard and what have you got? A NASA engineer with a pocketful of pens.

Post by **scottybooj** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:23 pm

Rob,

You are correct...I am a self appointed connoisseur of all things beer. I am looking forward to going.

Also, Rob, since you're in Georgia now, there are TONS of great roads to take up towards W.V. YOU ARE CRAZY TO TRAILER IT!

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