8) The 2008 Eastern Ride In will be in West Virginia at Blackwater Falls State Park Thurs -Sunday June 19-22.
It is in Davis, West Va not far from Canaan Valley just 10 miles or so North. It is closer to restaurants and less than a mile from Blackwater Falls Brew Pub :lol: . It has a Lodge, Cabins and a 65 site campground.
:arrow: Reservations can be made by mail in Mid Feb and by phone March 1st. The first 20 sites can be reserved at the campground and the rest is first come first serve. Cabin rentals are 4 day. There is a restaurant Picnic area 2 pavilions.
The phone number is 1-800-225-5982
Visit The Website: www.blackwaterfalls.com (http://www.blackwaterfalls.com)
Here is an opportunity for Eastern Tiger Riders to Show their numbers.
I've always figured we could easily get 100 Tigers .... but so far that hasn't happened .... how about 2008 in West Virginia?
Mark your calendar to REMIND you in FEB - MARCH - APRIL - MAY
TigerTrax
Quote from: "TigerTrax"8) The 2008 Eastern Ride In will be in West Virginia at Blackwater Falls State Park Thurs -Sunday June 19-22.
It is in Davis, West Va not far from Canaan Valley just 10 miles or so North. It is closer to restaurants and less than a mile from Blackwater Falls Brew Pub :lol: . It has a Lodge, Cabins and a 65 site campground.
:arrow: Reservations can be made by mail in Mid Feb and by phone March 1st. The first 20 sites can be reserved at the campground and the rest is first come first serve. Cabin rentals are 4 day. There is a restaurant Picnic area 2 pavilions.
The phone number is 1-800-225-5982
Visit The Website: www.blackwaterfalls.com (http://www.blackwaterfalls.com)
Here is an opportunity for Eastern Tiger Riders to Show their numbers.
I've always figured we could easily get 100 Tigers .... but so far that hasn't happened .... how about 2008 in West Virginia?
Mark your calendar to REMIND you in FEB - MARCH - APRIL - MAY
TigerTrax
I'm out... :cry:
Thanks Byky... I look forward to meeting you!
I know of 20 that are coming....
we need 80 more!
No sweat, eh !
In.Sounds like a good time.Look forward to meeting other owner,riders
put me on the list. I'm going to try like hell to make this event.
Just a NOTE:
I plan on leaving Omaha; My buddy will be coming from the races
at Elhardt, and we'll be stopping in Pickerington, OH and visit the AMA
Motorcycle Museum the day before the Ride-In begins.
Let's get a herd-o-Tigers at the museum and roll into West Virginny.
Quote from: "frzy"put me on the list. I'm going to try like hell to make this event.
frzy, if i decide to go, i'll look you up.. would be cool to get a little north- midwest contingent to ride down together! 8)
i've got it posted on my calendar, with a reminder for march 1st to make reservations. i will force myself to make a decision on this by that first week in march.
hey tigertrax... if we arent fortunate enough to score reservations, OR get there for the first-come-first-serve camping sites, is there another campground nearby or within a reasonable distance?
paulie - sounds good.
TigerTrax - If I go I think I can make it to the AMA
Motorcycle Museum the day before the Ride-In begins.
Damn. That's not far from where I grew up (Elkins). I'd sure like to get there, but I'll have to see for now.
Geof
Hey guys...
We've always managed to find a place for whoever shows up.
Mother Earth always has room for one more.
They guys with problems may be those who don't camp.
We are expecting a lot of riders.
Trax
Quote from: "TigerTrax"Hey guys...
We've always managed to find a place for whoever shows up.
Trax
yes you do thanks for the room this past summer in PA
Think you may have a group coming up from Florida. Know a couple guys in our RAT are planning on making the trip. I hope to make it but won't know for sure for a couple of months.
Hey Guys... follow the link for more info:
http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/2008/TRI-WV08.htm (http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/2008/TRI-WV08.htm)
Also....
we do have a message board for the ride-in events.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/us_tiger_ride_ins/ (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/us_tiger_ride_ins/)
( we will be making a change in the poster soon )
Trax
Here's a nice little
TIGER Ride-In VIDEO!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MebVNd8KDew (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MebVNd8KDew)
Well, I'm pretty much a lock for this! I just put in for the time off.
My girlfriend may be riding down there with me two up. Not 100% on that yet though :twisted:
Will be great to see all the Tigers, and meet fellow riders! Might I get the prize for youngest? (I'm 27)
Anyone from WI/MN/IL area want to make a group ride of it? frzy?
So, Live.com maps say a little over 10hrs. from Madison, Google maps says a little over 12 hrs. Both systems gave me different routes: Google gave me a nothern route thru Cleveland, Live.com gave me southern route through Dayton, OH. Either way, might be able to make it down during daylight if I leave early enough.. 5 or 6 am? *yawn* Otherwise, a night's stay may be in order on the way. Can anyone suggest a better route?
I've got the time off requested already and I'm pretty sure I'm getting it approved. We'll have to meet to discuss a plan over the next few months.
See if you can make it to Team Triumphs open house http://www.rideteamtriumph.com/events.htm (http://www.rideteamtriumph.com/events.htm)
nice, i added that event to my calendar. see you there? would probably be a good meetup spot, and we could chat about it.
seeing that page reminded me i'm also planning on doing my first crud run this year too :)
Quote from: "paulie"nice, i added that event to my calendar. see you there? would probably be a good meetup spot, and we could chat about it.
seeing that page reminded me i'm also planning on doing my first crud run this year too :)
crud run is always a great time. I'll be there as usual.
It looks like I'm going to make one of these things finally
We're waitin for ya!
I know Ken & Laura from NH will be there.... we could use a
'blue-blood' contingent .... the southern boys will try to take over the place! And MidWesterners will just keep on eating!
Yep
Laura put in for the time off for the ride -in and if she gets denied we are going anyway , gotta love sick days ! :wings
Quote from: "TigerTrax"And MidWesterners will just keep on eating!
hey, i resemble that remark! :lol:
Quote from: "Mustang"Yep
Laura put in for the time off for the ride -in and if she gets denied we are going anyway , gotta love sick days ! :wings
let me know when yer heading down and if it's okay we could mosey down together
Quote from: "zombie"Quote from: "Mustang"Yep
Laura put in for the time off for the ride -in and if she gets denied we are going anyway , gotta love sick days ! :wings
let me know when yer heading down and if it's okay we could mosey down together
will do . I'm going to make some reservations at a hotel somewhere near there . The boss said no camping "I want a warm comfy bed " , and when the boss is happy everybody's happy :lol: When the time gets nearer will let you know what our final plans are . ie. departure date etc .
Hi Everyone. I live a short ride from this area and it is a treat to ride in.Many,many miles of what ever you like to ride. As soon as the weather breaks I plan on riding over and gathering up some address's and phone numbers of some of the smaller places to stay that aren't advertised as much.There are a few small B&Bs in the area as well as some older larger houses that have been turned into sleeping rooms/bunkhouse type.There are lots of primitive/not so primitive areas to camp.I will try and gather all this up and get to eldiii as soon as I'm able and he will post up for everyone.Can't wait to meet/see all these Tigers in one local.Should be a little something eh!
Mike
Hey Guys, I went through Davis, WV today on my way home (from DC) and should have more lodging info soon. In short though, The State Park Lodge has from outside appearances a cleaner look than the local motels. The rides will be similar to what we did at Wellsboro (PA) last year. WVMike is a hard core off roader with his Tiger and promises anyone with knobbies you will be a "mountineer" by the end of the weekend. For the rest, lots of paved two lane sweepers and woop de dos. vwmike also knows of free (primitive) camping spots close by.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon,
eldiii
Just a note on the Eastern Tiger Ride-In:
I started these Tiger Ride-Ins 6 years ago. At that time we had one per year and it was in MO, then in Arkansas.
Then I decided to have an Eastern Ride-In because a bunch of riders from FL, NC, GA, TN, had been making long rides each year to the Midwest. So why not make life easier on them and start one closer to home.
I learned.... sitting here in Nebraska was not a good place to plan things for other areas of the country. So I solicit folks in different areas to put the package together in THEIR area. Believe me.... it's best for everyone.
I know Ed Dreikorn is super enthusiastic about these events and he will do a great job. I don't know WV Mike.... but he's doing what he can to make it a memorable event.
So guys.... plan on attending, tell your friends, I'll pop a flyer to you if you will hand deliver it to your dealer. We have an opportunity to get a BUNCH of Tiger at this event.
Finally, the very BEST thank you that we get from these events are,
" This was really nice. Relaxed. Great people. Great Time." That makes it as good as it gets.
I'll see you in Davis in June!
TigerTrax ridergroup at cox.net
I surely do appreciate you fellers going to such lengths to make these Ride-Ins happen.
Unfortunately (for me), I have already made reservations for a fambly vacation then, but perhaps I'll get to a Ride-In before too long.
Thanks again.
Ditto on that. I'm really looking forward to being able to meet up at one of these ride ins and really appreciate those that put them on for us to enjoy. I've only had my Tiger for a few months and I'd say I've found the best group of riders in the country. Looking forward to many more years of meeting as many of you as possible. :icon_salut
RIDE-IN UPDATE .......RIDE-IN UPDATE .......RIDE-IN UPDATE .......
:wav
Here is the link if by chance you have not seen it plastered on just about ever ADV or Tiger related web site.
http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/2008/TRI-WV08.htm (http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/2008/TRI-WV08.htm)
One Adam 12 ..... See the MAN..See the MAN.. :icon_salut
Jerry,
Do you have any tentative plans/ideas for Tiger ride-ins the rest of the year? Or do you wait until after the first event to start that ball? Just wondering if Jasper will be a regular, with one more additional further west? If Jasper is a regular location I will shoot for it also, as I really enjoyed last years meet. Just dreaming of mores rides. :lol:
Jasper, AR Tiger Ride-In is Oct 2-4 2008
Glad you had a good time.
I would certainly like a flyer. I will post it up at Atlanta Triumph Ducati on my next visit on 5/2.
New to this Ride-In thing. What exactly is it and what do people do at it. Drink, throw-up, repeat?
I dont have any real long trips planned this year, so that one sounds somthing to stretch my legs a little.
The Tiger Ride-In is just a 'gathering' of Fat Katz!
Over the years our reputation is one of 'reserve good time'.
We have a great group of folks who attend these things.
I guarantee you will enjoy it.
Trax
Other plans for this year but I will keep an eye on the planned events for other years and will make a trip around one of these events I promise. I want to see a load of Tigers together! Sounds Awesome
I rode down on Sunday to the Lodge. Man...great site for a ride in! The roads were tight, winding and with lots of elevation changes. The road surface varied, but no problems for our cats. The folks at the Lodge were very nice. They took the time to show my wife and I around. I look forward to seeing you all down there in June!
Bob
:D Confirmed - I'll be there! I've owned my '02 Girly for < 2 weeks. Can't wait to get a look at all the Tigers together to get lots of farkling ideas. I love riding in WV - looking forward to it! ---J
The Long and Winding Road
On my way home to PA yesterday (I work in the Metro DC Area), I took a very large detour, and rode to Davis, WV. Not bore anyone with the details of scenic Virgina but just West of Staunton, VA is RT 250...........this road beats the Dragon hands down!
Anyone coming North for the Ride-In via I 95 or I 81, I highly recommend this road.........however, just like the Dragon, I'm sure it can bite if one gets over confidant! Unlike the Dragon, with Cops everywhere and a short length, this road's curves go on and on. After about an hour and little less than 100 miles I was tired and looking forward to a semi straight road. Overall, for a commute ride home of 393 miles in 7:23 hours might seem lame but some of those off camber twisties (up hill) garner a lot of respect.
If there is any interest, maybe we make a day trip of it.
eldiii
Quotebut just West of Staunton, VA is RT 250...........this road beats the Dragon hands down!
Ed, I agree. I first stumbled onto 250 more than 20 years ago coming back from the BRP. I used it again last September when heading to North Carolina. It really has not changed much in those 20 years. Traffic is very sparse and I've never encountered any law enforcement. It's a good idea to fill up in Staunton because gas stations are very limited.
250 is a great road from staunton North.Kay and I go thru Seneca then cross over hitting 220 to Monterey.There is a cool old 3 story restored motel in Monterey that we have stayed in.Lotta good ridin in those eastern hills :lol:
Riding Around Davis, WV
Kaylr (wifey) and I will be attending the Ride in in Davis this year.If anyone wants to get off the pavement and do some backroads we will be riding thru Spruce knob,Seneca rocks,and Dolly Sods. These are gravel/dirt roads and cars travel them.They will be dusty.These roads can be ridden with a tire with good tread.Just requires a little airing down to get the roll out of them.I have ridden these roads with tourances and they did great.I run tkc 80s all of the time now 'cause my wife says I don't know how to turn around :roll: We will be staying at the http://brightmorninginn.com/ (http://brightmorninginn.com/) .Look me up if ya feel like goin along.Beginners welcome.It is a very scenic area and the back country is beautiful to ride thru.Here are a few pics of the roads we will be traveling.Kay will be riding her strom with tourances on this route
Dolly Sods
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Spruce Knob
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Random shots
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Then if anyone wants to go a little further
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any questions,just shoot me a pm.
Lookin forward to meetin everyone
Mike
It looks like I am going to be able to make again this year. Wellsboro was a blast!! Let me know if the gang from up this way wants some company on the way down.
05BRG
Scott :)
Time is movin fast...
the kick-off for the 6th year of Tiger Ride-In events is June 19-22 in
Davis, WV Balck Water Falls.....
http://www.NittanyRoadRiders.com/2008/TRI-WV08.htm (http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/2008/TRI-WV08.htm)
For you West/MidWesterners:
4 riders meeting in Pickerington, Ohio June 18th/ Spend the night;
Leave early June 19 for the event.
Pop me a note if you want to meet up in Pickerington.
** SE Columbus, OH; Take I-70 East to I-270 SOUTH/EAST to I-70 EAST; EXIT 112; SOUTH on Rt 256.
Ridergroup at cox dot net
Quote from: "TigerTrax"Time is movin fast...
Holy crapo, have you got that right!
I just put in for the 18th off, to see if I can come meet up (I was initially planning on riding down on the 19th), so we'll see! Would definitely be better to have that extra time anyway.. Kinda felt like leaving the 19th would rush me.. Who knows.
I haven't gotten a campsite yet.. At this stage of the game, should I bother?
EDIT: Hey HappyMan, we're sort of in the same neck of the woods, so to speak.. You coming to this event this year?
I'll bet there are still campsites..... but we always find a place!
I know a couple of Black Steamers that are going to be pulling into Davis around dinner time the 19th ....... :wink:
We be looking for you and the Mrs!
We should arrive about then......
I smell a party!
Jerry
It's June :headbang
Hey guys..
There is a Holiday Inn Express that runs about $80 in Pickerington.
We can meet there.. it's easy to get to.
I will be in Pickerington night of June 18.
Jim Price: Bolting in from N Arkansas
Jason & Tom: Coming in from Kansas City
Perhaps: 2 riders from MNPLS/Madison
Tony Nader & wife dropping down from near Toledo....
probaly hook up with them along the way to Davis, WV.
Pull out morning of June 19 for Davis.
Jason... plot the route!
FYI:
I was looking at Route 256 out of Pickerington to New Lexington, OH > Hwy 37 East > Hwy 60 SOUTH to I-77 SOUTH ( Just North of Marietta).From Pickerington it's about 119 miles.
Take I-77 South to Hwy 47 East ( WV ) to Kanawha and Leachtown > MacFarlan >Smithville > Burnt House > Weston ( at Weston or Just EAST of there it becomes Route 33 East > Lorenz > Buckhannon > Elkins > haul ass to Davis Approx 145 miles.
That could be a 'sightseeing easy ride'...
2 way radios.... Channel 7 no privacy code.
Jerry 8)
Two weeks till showtime !
Who's in ?
mrs. mustang and I are staying at the Bright Morning Inn till Sunday Morning .
We should get to Davis around dinner time the 19th ! :D
Leaving NH around 4 pm or so on the 18th and stopping for the night somewhere on the road , then riding the 19th to Davis
Anyone from New England going ?
I'm in too. Meeting some others in Pickerington the 18th, and onward to Davis the next day.
can't wait!
I'll be there. I'll be arriving on my Blue tiger on the 19th...wife will follow in her car. We are staying at the lodge. Look forward to a great time!
I'll be there on the 19th
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I'm in but not until the evening of the 20th. :cry:
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Some guys asked to find a BBQ place....
I've been told on 'good authority' this ain't bad.
Sauce is supposed to be great.
CITY BBQ Columbus, OH
6:30 PM
City Barbeque
(614) 755-8890
5979 E Main Street Columbus, OH 43213
About 10 minutes from Holiday Inn Express:
UP 256 to Main Street > Left at Main Street ..
follow the numbers. Close.
Hey Trax,
Can't wait to see the Tigers winding through West Virginia. Mine is still covered in WV dirt from a trip through the area last week. With all the hills and twists, the poor Tiger's claws are worn down to nubs . I ready for lots more of the best riding in the East (IMHO)! Here's a link to some good maps, if anyone is interested http://www.wvdot.com/COUNTYROADMAPS/DEFAULT.ASP (http://www.wvdot.com/COUNTYROADMAPS/DEFAULT.ASP)
See you in Davis :wings
Aye, Mikey.... I'll be glad to see ya agin!
You might give a shout to MUSTANG ... he and Laura are ridin' their
Black Steamers out of NH.....
Trax
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Only 10 count em 10 days left till showtime ..................
i'm getting pretty excited for this! my girlfriend will be accompanying me in the pillion seat.
i may have to stay on pavement though this time around.. we'll just have to see. i was looking forward to checking out some of those gravel/hardpack roads i won't to do it with a pillion. no matter through, there seems to be a deluge of killer roads in the area, so i doubt i'll even miss it. :)
looking forward to the campfire and good company!
tigger's like gravel roads ............I bet you can do it even with a pillion ! :wink:
Don't worry, there are paved roads in WV that put the Dragon (US 129) to shame.
eldiii
Quote from: "eldiii"Don't worry, there are paved roads in WV that put the Dragon (US 129) to shame.
eldiii
Looking forward to that. I'm going to riding the Dragon and others the early part of the week before heading that way.
Only 6 more days till showtime ![/size]
Could this be the year we get 100 tigers in 1 spot ! :wings
and everyone already knows the black steamers rule !
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Bleh. Rub it in.
For those heading from Pickerington to Davis on the 19th, I plotted a route on my zumo. If you want me to send it to you, shoot me a message and I will email it to you....for some reason it doesn't let me post a .gpb or .gpx file here...may be operator error.
Jason
jsingraham@statestreet.com (mailto:jsingraham@statestreet.com)
So close! Spent a fair amount of time this weekend preparing. I think we've got everything packed.. Riding two up with camping gear.. Hopefully the Tiger can handle being a tad overloaded(according to the Owner's Manual limits anyway.) I guess I'll find out the hard way if it does not. :shock:
New pads need to go on still, no one in town had the ones I needed, so I was forced to order and wait for the distributor. Installing rear pads the night before leaving..... GAH. Not how I wanted it to go down, but gotta do what I gotta do!
Confirmed for a room in Pickerington, we're looking to make it for BBQ dinner with everyone there... Got the contact info, so I'll give a ring once we arrive :)
Cheers, looking forward to meeting everyone!
:hello2 Kaylr and I will be pulling out of Saint Marys WV tomorrow and going thru Clarksburg WV around 1:30/2:00. We will be taking the twisty route over to Davis from there if anyone wants to hook up.See ya'all Thursday afternoon :wings
I'm not going to make it after all. :(
Y'all have a great time !!!!
Ed...I'd like to thank you for all of your work on the ride-in. Had a great time and look forward to next year!
Bob
just got in from the ride in,what a hoot.Will try and post up some pics in the future.Meanwhile,here are a couple teasers
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See Ya
from the WV ride in, 970 miles in 16.5 hours.
Had a great time and looking forward to Jasper already, and next year. Thanks to Ed for pulling this one together, what a great area to ride!
Jason in KC
Ed, Great event. Thank you for all the time you invested planning this year's ride in. "Big Jack"
Quote from: "wvmike"just got in from the ride in,what a hoot.Will try and post up some pics in the future.Meanwhile,here are a couple teasers
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See Ya
This was a great ride ! The gravel was GOOD and the twisty 1 lane roads are the best !
Here's to you Mike , your the best !
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What a terrific time in West Virginny!
Ed, West Virginny Mike and Kay. . . . Thanks for a terrific location
and arrangements. To Stephen Ford... your 'bonfire socials' were the
perfect touch!
We should have had a moment of silence for the deer that attacked Alan..
but he got his just reward!
Thanks to all who joined us and each with their own contribution making this a really fine event.
Another 'dead-head' home to Nebraska...
Lil Jason and I rode to Inianapolis then split.
We left 6:00am Eastern Time...
I arrived home 2:18am Eastern Time 1089 miles.
( Jim Price & I did the same 'dumb-assed' thing from Hiawassee! )
Bumming today!
Jerry
I just want to say what an awesome time I had at the ride-in! The campground accomodations were excellent, (they even had a light show Saturday night!) It was great to meet all you Tiger riders face to face. Even though I'm new to the board, you made me, (and my Trophy riding buddy Butch), feel like we were among old friends.
I can't say enough about the amazing roads - we'll be back!
A real special thank-you goes out to WV Mike and Kaylr for serving as hosts for Saturday's ride - it was great, depsite the challenges encountered. But, the real highlight for me was getting out in the woods Saturday evening. Thanks Mike, for sharing some of the off-pavement treats from your secret stash! I felt privileged to go along, not to mention the opportunity to ride your very well sorted out cat. :notworthy
Thanks again to all involved. I can't wait to do it again! :D