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100 miles east of Memphis is a pretty safe distance!
we should do this every weekend!
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100 miles east of Memphis is a pretty safe distance!
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100 miles east of Memphis is a pretty safe distance!
Hopefully. Last year coming back from Ga. I stayed in West Memphis. It made Memphis look good. 
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Right now it looks like I'm leaving the Friday and riding over to Waynesboro, VA then spending the next couple of days making my way down the Blue Ridge and over to Dahlonega.
Are we still on for the original meeting date of 4/27? Oh boy oh boy oh boy!
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Mark and I have plans to be there on the 27th. I'm starting to think we might have to run some of the BRP a little faster than desired.
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Faster than desired? No such thing!
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Faster than desired? No such thing!
Take it easy on him. We want to return him to Nancy in one piece!!!!
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I will be departing on the 27th, but initially heading for Tallahassee, FL. Then on the 28th departing Tallahassee and riding up to Waleska, GA (about 45 miles from Dahlonega). On Tuesday on to Dahlonega, via Cherokee, NC, then through Bryson City, NC, Deals Gap, NC (Tail of the Dragon) and then finally back south through Wolf Pen Gap to Dahlonega. I couldn't just do 45 miles on Tuesday, so 250 miles sounded much better (weather dependent).
Now I just have to figure out which bike to ride (I might just flip a coin)......
Tom
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Sanford, FL to Macon, GA - 375 miles 10 hours on the sickle Macon, GA to Cartersville, GA 233 miles 7 hours saddle time Cartersville to Dahlonega - 70 miles 2 hours in the saddle OR Cartersville to Dahlonega via New Echota (Calhoun, GA) - 100 miles 3 hours saddle time Cartersville to Daholega via Lookout Mountain! – 215 miles 6 hours saddle time SundaySanford, FL to Macon, GA 375 miles Big House- Allman Brothers Band Museum2321 Vineville Avenue Macon, GA 31204 Mama Louise’s H and H Restaurant807 Forsyth Street, Macon, GA (478) 742-9810 Hours: 6.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. – Sat Georgia Music Hall of Fame200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201 ADMISSION Adult: $8 Seniors & Military/College students with ID: $6 AAA members with card: $7 MondayMacon to Cartersville 233 miles Quality Inn expect 70 dollar rate 235 S. Dixie Ave. (US41) Cartersville, GA 30120-0158 (770) 386-0510 Or stay at the Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge $85 per night + 12% = $95.20 Lodge Reservations (800) 573-9658 Evening ride to Rome, GA 30 milesMorning ride to Etowah Mounds 4 miles south Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 2-5:30PM; Closed Monday Postelle Street west to Etowah Dr South to Etowah Mounds Tuesday (Have three routes-see above- depending upon Lynn's stamina) Cartersville to Dahlonega via Calhoun, GA 100 miles Echota Historic SiteTuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 2-5:30PM; Closed Monday 1211 Chatsworth Hwy NE Calhoun, GA Taking the Lookout Mountain rt to Gold Town would have us rolling 850 miles to go 500 miles. Detours. eh?
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My rough route from louisville to dahlonega Leaving Demotte,In early Tues29th, taking I65 to Louisville (cause Indiana sux) The plan is to stop in Somerset Ky tues night. Wed late AM, we'll probably meet up with Airguy in Maryville,Tn.
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You said rough. Hum. I polished your route from Topton. Wayah road is fun. 141 cuts out the Murphy traffic. Old US 64 is beautiful. Chy and I rode this route from Dahlonega to Topton on our way to the Qualla Boundary last September (me on my way to the Nor'East rally). The Topton adjustment
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Moe: Can you pimp my route? This is my fastest route from Ottawa. I don't mind I-81 for speed and I-77 is actually quite nice but I remember the part from the charlotte area on I-85 not being much fun. Any suggestions for the last part from 77 to Dahlonega.
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Bill, you posted the dahlonega waypoint map.  ! Can you post yours?  No worries. when i get to a desktop I'll create a route that starts at or around the Charlotte NC area then continues to gold town
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huh! It keeps doing that - your waypoints map is so special my browser can't get over it! Here's what's in the gmaps search box:
from: Ottawa, ON (ottawa) to: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA to:staunton, va to:Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, United States to:dahlonega
An alternative from charlotte area or above that on 77 would be great.
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Here are some routes. I'll edit this post, adding alternate routes. All slabs 1,840 km – about 18 hours 31 mins Slabs to Maggie Valley then War Woman Roads  1,907 km – about 20 hours 51 mins This route the War Woman Route gets your rear end fast to Maggie Valley. Like 18 hours. Wheels Through Time Museum would be your overnight stop.  (or day two stop ) Excellent motel right across the creek from the museum. Meadowlark Motel Maggie Valley NC  I paid $38.50US for a room there back in May 2005. Great restaurants that you walk to from there. You can see the red roof of the one I dined at in the photo. Likker store in town as well, West of the Hotel.... If you can make it to Maggie Valley, your ride to Dahlonega from Maggie Valley would be a grand roll of 262 kilometers along 30 kilomters of the BRP rolling onto a favorite road of lil sis (215), dropping down into Dahlonega along some fine twisty scenic roads... Having a whole day to ride, I would recommend spending some time at the Museum. A real nice place to ride, Maggie Valley is. TAke an evening ride on your motorsickle after you check in.  Three Day route? This one is the same as the above but shows you a stop in Buchanan VA . Wattstull Inn, Buchanan, VA.   Lobby of Wattstull Inn If you stay there be sure to visit Foam Hedge (Stone Hedge) Position A look for the circle in 'Satellite view'  P.S.: Using google maps (for example) after you click on the 'all slabs' route, look in the upper right white area of google maps. click on 'link to this page', copy the first field to your clipboard. Then using the instant UBB code on THIS page, click on URL paste label the route you just pasted then there you have it.
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My route from Waleska, GA to Dahlonega, GA via Cherokee, NC just got a little longer since I now want to include this little Gem. It's south of Franklin, NC after going south on NC 28 into Highlands,NC. Tom
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Drop down a little further on 28 and you could roll War Woman Road War Woman Road Or look at this Wayah Road route that still allows you to roll 106. I want to roll so bad... PS: I want to roll Dillard road (106) sometime. I have read that it is a spectacular road.
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I want to roll so bad...
No kidding. I still have two full days at work and all day Saturday to think about it...... 
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Thanks a bunch moe. The museum and route from there look great and if I don't stop in Buchanan I'll for sure look at foamhenge on the way by!
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20 hours till I hit the road.
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20 hours till I hit the road.
I may just leave Saturday and ride the wrong way for a while or zig-zag. I could always ride to Andersonville. I have been meaning to go there. 
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How's about you leave Friday and meet John and I on the Blue Ridge...you do have your Sprint now.
Mark
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Mark, so what will you be riding or is it a gonna be a big surprise????? Okay maybe I should say what MOTORCYCLE will you be ridng??
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Mark, so what will you be riding or is it a gonna be a big surprise????? Okay maybe I should say what MOTORCYCLE will you be ridng??
When will you be sauntering up the highway????
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Mark, so what will you be riding or is it a gonna be a big surprise????? Okay maybe I should say what MOTORCYCLE will you be ridng??
ok, ok...geez!
I picked up a 2006 VFR800 with 1,000 miles for dirt cheap.
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Mark, so what will you be riding or is it a gonna be a big surprise????? Okay maybe I should say what MOTORCYCLE will you be ridng??
ok, ok...geez!
I picked up a 2006 VFR800 with 1,000 miles for dirt cheap.
I feel like such a stud for already being in the know!!!!! Where do you store the whiskey on that thing?
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 Don't got 'em yet, but I'll be able to fit a Turkey bottle in it.
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sweet! What is Matt riding? His merica with the characta?
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He ain't comin'...he's amongst the employed now.
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But who will drink Sparks from the storm drain??? .... not that there's anything wrong with that.... I am just saying.....
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Sparks? I'm a wine lover...you know that Gordo!
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uuuhh... its okay, baby...
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But who will drink Sparks from the storm drain??? .... not that there's anything wrong with that.... I am just saying.....
My money is on Air"snore"guy.
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Mark,
My brother in-law has a 2002 VFR800 and loves it.
Tom
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Also, for anyone staying over Sunday I understand that Wolf Mountain Vineyards has an outstanding Brunch on Sundays. You might want to check it out. Wolf Mountain Vineyards 120 Ridley Rd Dahlonega, GA (706) 867-9862 Reservations might be needed.... Tom
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we should do this every weekend!
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