F800 Riders Eastern US Rally! -- OCTOBER 4th!

[BrENDURO]

Went out and checked this evening in Greensboro, NC - Out of the 6 gas stations I checked, only 1 had fuel.

[tledford]

Brendan, that is so weird. All this past week, the only places I've stopped for fuel were Costco (they were out of premium last Saturday, 9/20, but not regular) and two Citgo stations, each of which had fuel. One Citgo stop was for the bike and one for the car.

So I didn't realize the problem was so widespread.

[BrENDURO]

I'm starting to think it depends when you go. Both times I have checked has been after 5:00 or 6:00 on a weekday, so maybe everyone has been filling up after work and running the stations dry.

[jtbvaca]

I just called the hotel to confirm my reservation for this weekend. I talked to some guy named Junior and he told me my name was no where on the list. I called within a day or two of the posting about this rally for my reservation. I don't know who I talked to except it was a woman. Junior put me on the list this time ( at least that is what he told me). Now I just hope I do not get charged twice for this room.

Just thought I would let you guys know, you might think you have a reservation but you might not. I never confirm my reservations but for some reason I felt I better.

[bmwtaylor]

I called a few days ago and they were all booked up. I don't know how you could have registered this time.
Check your PM's

[Luxamor]

I just called and spoke with Samantha 27Sept 1635.
My reservation is intact and confirmed.

[chauly]

Hey guys,
Just a quick note to let you know about our little place in Buena Vista to eat on your rides around the area. (www.franks4thememories.com) One of our regular customers has an ST, but I don't know if she's on the forum or not. (I will remind her!) Unfortunately, I'll be out of town on business... Have a great time riding our roads, and watch out for large wildlife: a friend hit a bear up on the Parkway a week ago!

[philspace]

Hey guys,
Just a quick note to let you know about our little place in Buena Vista to eat on your rides around the area. (www.franks4thememories.com) One of our regular customers has an ST, but I don't know if she's on the forum or not. (I will remind her!) Unfortunately, I'll be out of town on business... Have a great time riding our roads, and watch out for large wildlife: a friend hit a bear up on the Parkway a week ago!

Highly recommended. I keep Frank's as a waypoint in my GPS and have done it as a lunch ride from DC. 60 coming down from the parkway is more fun that the parkway.

[BrENDURO]

Can't wait to see you all there & meet everyone. Have a safe trip!

[stevebmw]

Can't wait to see you all there & meet everyone. Have a safe trip!

Same here! The weather's looking just about perfect -- highs in the 70s, lows 45-50F, no rain. See y'all Friday night!

[philspace]

Same here! The weather's looking just about perfect -- highs in the 70s, lows 45-50F, no rain. See y'all Friday night!

We won't be there until Saturday afternoon - MIL/Dog Sitting issues, but we will prolly stop by Frank's Dogs on the way for lunch.

See you and that trick GS today, will be picking up mine and dropping of the GT.

[Fleeter]

Getting ready for a tomorrow departure. Should be a great weekend!

[lostboy]

Hey people, hope you have an excellent rideout and looking forward to seeing the report. Ride Safe.

[tledford]

I know some really really good roads around Winston-Salem & Greensboro here where I live...I don't know of any in Raleigh/ Durham. However, the ones I know of could certaintly be considered on the way - I'm probably going to hit them up on my way back from the Rally. You're welcome to join! And if not I would certaintly be happy to get out a map and show you a few I know in or around the area on your way.

Let me guess, Brendan -- NC89 around Hanging Rock, right? That on your list? Sweet, isn't it?

Look forward to meeting you all; I'll be up early afternoon on Saturday. Stopping in Roanoke on the way up to force a coworker who lives there (a good old Southwest VA boy) to eat some Indian food.

[Bumblebee]

Is there a schedule, time for dinner, etc? We couldn't get a room at the inn so we're staying down the road at Natural Bridge, not sure what time we'll get in friday evening.

[Rob]

The schedule for events is here:

https://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18810

Generally, Friday is open. I should be arriving in town around 1-2pm.

[Bumblebee]

Thanks, I knew I saw a schedule somewhere, but couldn't find it. See ya tomorrow.

[Shrosa]

The schedule for events is here:

https://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18810

Generally, Friday is open. I should be arriving in town around 1-2pm.

Much of the ride early morning Thursday was cold and windy from Chicago to Indianapolis. Once pass Indy, the ride to Chillicothe, OH, where I'm staying the night, was cool and sunny. The last 75 miles turned cold again. Heading to VA this morning. I'm really excited!

I should arrive in Buchanan around 2ish.

[philspace]

We're outa here in a bit for a twisty, back road ride all the way to the BRP, Frank's, and then Buchanan.

[BrENDURO]

Ride report, WITH PHOTOS!

https://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19784

Thanks for a great event!

[commandohorn]

Thanks for the pix Brendan, glad you are OK! Count me in next year for sure! Maybe all NC riders will ride up...Bikerdoc? Others?

[BrENDURO]

Thanks for the pix Brendan, glad you are OK! Count me in next year for sure! Maybe all NC riders will ride up...Bikerdoc? Others?

I'm in.

[tledford]

Didn't get to Buchanan until about 2:00 PM on Saturday; sorry I missed Brendan and bikerdoc and glad you weren't hurt too badly, Brendan. Shame about the bike, though; always good to have a reason to get a new one, though.