This blog will cover all the information you need for the first annual "Tha Riders and Friends" Blueridge Parkway Run. Use the Blog Archive on the right side of the page to find what you are looking for.

1/24/13

The Route and Schedule

Spent a lot of time thinking about the route and the logistics behind it. After speaking with a few of the interested Riders, it seems as if there will be quite a few people coming to NC with their bikes in tow. We are spread out all of the country, so I think that is a safe assumption. Because of this and the fact that we all have jobs, families, etc., I felt that stretching this past 3 days would be too much for most folks. And actually, that doesn't include the travel in day prior to the start. So the bottom line, we will be doing a little less than half the Blueridge Parkway on this run. PLEASE feel free to chime in and let me know what you think.

Planned route and schedule for the First Annual The Riders Blueridge Run.

Thursday
Meet in Asheville NC whenever you get here. (I have plenty of room on the property if you would like to camp or, there is a brand new Comfort Inn less than 2 miles up the block. Depending on how many folks come, you can leave your car here or a safe place near by)
Barbecue and Beers when everyone arrives
Bon Fire
Live Music (at least for some of the night)
Raffle

Friday
Kick-stands up after breakfast
Gas up
Head north on the parkway for a 150 mile run to Sparta, NC
Stop for lunch along the way, most liekly here Switzerland Cafe
Camp-out and party at Wild Woody's Campground
Dinner and beers at Freeborne's Eatery and Lodge
Raffle

Saturday (Updated)
Kick-stands up after breakfast
Head south on the parkway for a 174 mile run to Cruso, NC
Stop for lunch along the way
Camp-out and party at the Blueridge Motorcycle Camp
Dinner and Beverages (The food at the Campground was fantastic)
Raffle

Sunday (Updated)
Kick-stands up after breakfast
Head over to the Wheels Through Time Museum, about 20 miles. You will love this.
Return to BMC and pack up. Head north on the parkway for a quick 50 miles back to Asheville (If you have a long drive back home, please feel free to skip the museum and head back early. Should be about an hour back to the start and your car from the campgrounds)


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2 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I Like this route, thoh I wont be going all the wy back n2 Asheville. Wheels through time is one of them places that should be on every riders bucket list

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    1. JimFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Yeah, I can't wait. Should be a fun trip with the WTT museum as the cherry on top. Already thinking of how we can do the northern half of the BRP in 2014.

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