Smokey Mountain Spyder Rally???

[TommyBwell]

I'm curious why no one is talking about this event? It wasn't even on our calendar until I put it on last night. It's an official BRP event, they are expecting 800 to 1,000 Spyders and its in the middle of some of the best riding in the country. I'm a new Spyder rider and this will be my first Spyder rally. So what's up? Is it because of Spyderquest? Was it a bad event in previous years? I'm signed up and excited. Am I alone?

 

[blacklightning]

I'm curious why no one is talking about this event? It wasn't even on our calendar until I put it on last night. It's an official BRP event, they are expecting 800 to 1,000 Spyders and its in the middle of some of the best riding in the country. I'm a new Spyder rider and this will be my first Spyder rally. So what's up? Is it because of Spyderquest? Was it a bad event in previous years? I'm signed up and excited. Am I alone?

I think a part is because the organizer is the same one who did the one in Myrtle Beach, and it was a bust (in my opinion). But, I go to the mountains at least twice a year, and the chance to do it and ride with other spyders makes it worth going for me. To me, the destination, ride and views makes a rally fun. Flat, straight roads in 90+ degree heat is not fun for me. That is what Myrtle offered. The only draw was the venders (which left early) and the ocean (which you can't see and ride at the same time). Short answer, I will be in Fontana, and I am excited to go.

 

[TommyBwell]

I think a part is because the organizer is the same one who did the one in Myrtle Beach, and it was a bust (in my opinion). But, I go to the mountains at least twice a year, and the chance to do it and ride with other spyders makes it worth going for me. To me, the destination, ride and views makes a rally fun. Flat, straight roads in 90+ degree heat is not fun for me. That is what Myrtle offered. The only draw was the venders (which left early) and the ocean (which you can't see and ride at the same time). Short answer, I will be in Fontana, and I am excited to go.

I figured there had to be something. That said the only night I could get a room at Fontana was Thursday so it seems people are going. I'm going to stay close by and on Wednesday so I will be there early Thursday.

 

[ravseren]

rally

I'll be going, my first also. I've been to Americade and don't expect this to live up to that. I'll commute from Knoxville for the rally though.
Seth

 

[blacklightning]

I figured there had to be something. That said the only night I could get a room at Fontana was Thursday so it seems people are going. I'm going to stay close by and on Wednesday so I will be there early Thursday.

My wife and I will be heading up from Raleigh with another couple on Wednesday. We plan on taking our time and making a day of the trip over. Once there, we will probably check out some of the vendors, but mainly ride some of the beautiful roads in the area. As I said before, I have been going with the M109R group for the past 7 years, and love the area. So I will be acting as somewhat guide for the other couple. Probably going to hit the hot spots like the Dragon and Cherohola before too many of the crazies get there on their crotch rockets. I will be taking it easy this time since the wife will be with me. Here are a few photos from past years on the dragon.

 

[TommyBwell]

I had a Mini Cooper and we had a rally there. Much like the Spyder they were something you didn't see everyday. It was so cool to see so many of them in one place. I hope the turnout is good.

 

[cycledude]

When is the smokey mountain event I can't find any date

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[blacklightning]

When is the smokey mountain event I can't find any date

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The official dates are 10/22-10/25. We plan on coming up on 10/21 and heading home 10/24.

 

[cycledude]

Thanks we will be there chet

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[Deer Slayer]

Myrtle Beach is flat and the riding sucks. The city does not want cycle type vehicles. They want SUVs full of kids and golf clubs. My Spyder will always point toward the mountains.

 

[YIRYDE]

When is the smokey mountain event I can't find any date

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Here is the link to the event, http://www.smokymountainspyderrally.com/

 

[TommyBwell]

Here is the link to the event, http://www.smokymountainspyderrally.com/

I guess that would be a good thing to have put in the initial post. Thanks Y.

 

[pwm]

I'll be there. It was a decent event last year.

 

[PMK]

We will not be there but did inquire with Fontana Village about it.

The weekend of the event has three possible events for us. The wife made the choice and it was not the Spyder event. No reason other than she preferred to go to the bicycle event she has attended many years before.

Have fun.

PK

 

[Cavman]

I have also been wondering what there has been NOTHING on SpyderLovers about this event? It's the only BRP sponsored event in the SE.

I'll be there Wednesday thru Sunday staying at the Tumbling Waters campground. I have reserved a small cabin. It looks to be about 20 miles from the event? I have been looking forward to it and wondering who else may be attending?

Guess a poll is in order to see who is going?

See y'all there! :yes:

 

[blacklightning]

We will be staying at the microtel in robbinsville from 10/21-10/24

 

[TommyBwell]

We will be staying at the microtel in robbinsville from 10/21-10/24

I'm staying there on the 21st also. I got the last room at Fontana for the 22nd. After I'll be sleeping in my frunk.

 

[spyderjo333]

We are thinking of going to the Smoky Mountains in the Spring. We are debating on making it a 2 day ride out there or using a trailer and hauling it with the truck. If we
do that we will park the truck and trailer and ride around. Any advice? Do you think a cabin with lots of parking space is better than a hotel? Not even sure the hotel would
allow us to leave the truck and trailer for an extended period of time. We just came back from our first overnight trip to Hilton Head and our max time on the bike looks to
be 200 to maybe 225 miles for one day. We'd love to see Gatlinburg since we haven't been in 34 years! It's over 400 miles away.

 

[TommyBwell]

We are thinking of going to the Smoky Mountains in the Spring. We are debating on making it a 2 day ride out there or using a trailer and hauling it with the truck. If we
do that we will park the truck and trailer and ride around. Any advice? Do you think a cabin with lots of parking space is better than a hotel? Not even sure the hotel would
allow us to leave the truck and trailer for an extended period of time. We just came back from our first overnight trip to Hilton Head and our max time on the bike looks to
be 200 to maybe 225 miles for one day. We'd love to see Gatlinburg since we haven't been in 34 years! It's over 400 miles away.

Here is a link that may be of help to you and others going to the event.

http://smokymountainrider.com/blue-ridge-motorcycle-rides-stay/

 

[blacklightning]

We are thinking of going to the Smoky Mountains in the Spring. We are debating on making it a 2 day ride out there or using a trailer and hauling it with the truck. If we
do that we will park the truck and trailer and ride around. Any advice? Do you think a cabin with lots of parking space is better than a hotel? Not even sure the hotel would
allow us to leave the truck and trailer for an extended period of time. We just came back from our first overnight trip to Hilton Head and our max time on the bike looks to
be 200 to maybe 225 miles for one day. We'd love to see Gatlinburg since we haven't been in 34 years! It's over 400 miles away.

My suggestion would be to trailer to Maggie Valley and stay there. I prfer to ride, but if you must, there are plenty of hotels that will let you park a trailer. From there, we normally ride from 200-350 miles a day, and still do not cover all we want. And this has been every year for a 5 day stretch each year. We been doing this for the past 7 years, and we can't get enough.