09-06-2010, 08:07 AM | #1 |
Kneedragger
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: michigan
Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard
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Help! Heading to the Gap for first time.
So, my husband and I have the week off. We were planning on riding/fishing in Michigan and Canada but the weather up here sucks so we are going South.
I have no reservations and have never been there. We are packing the truck, throwing the bikes in the trailer and driving south. We are going to have 4-5 days of riding and will be heading home next weekend. Any assistance on places we should see, good place to stay, etc. would be extremely helpful. We would like a quiet place to stay that will accomidate the truck/trailer parking, nothing fancy needed just a bed and a hot shower, but wireless internet would be nice. Other than wanting to ride the dragon once when there we are open for suggestions. I will be in the truck for 10+ hours so will have plenty of time to study the map. Thanks, Lynne |
09-06-2010, 10:06 AM | #2 |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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Fontana village is great and in the middle of everything.
If you want real quiet. Rent a cabin in townsend. I am not at home right now but I can give you some more pointers tomorrow. There are tons of options. |
09-06-2010, 01:06 PM | #3 |
Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Here to integrity
Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja
Posts: 7,482
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The Gap? Last time I went, they had some nice Polo shirts on sale. I got 4.
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09-11-2010, 12:26 AM | #4 |
mmmm, Beeeer
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: South of the D Michigan
Moto: 08 HD Ultra
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I want to go back to the gap. Whats it like in the later months, Trip? Like in October?
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09-11-2010, 12:45 AM | #5 | ||
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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less crowds, better temps
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09-11-2010, 08:46 AM | #6 |
token jewboy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
Posts: 10,799
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Thank god the people were my biggest negative about the place
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09-11-2010, 09:23 PM | #7 |
Kneedragger
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: michigan
Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard
Posts: 155
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On the way home right now.
We did it right. Rode Monday through Friday! Basically saw very few bikes/traffic except for Friday. Had an awesome time. Hit tons of great rodes I.e. wayah, 28, 321, 129, foothills parkway, 73. And many more. Had a couple of 300 + mile day. All together a great trip! Not bad for just packing our gear and picking a spot. Can't wait to do it again. |
09-12-2010, 12:19 AM | #8 |
RIP REX
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Moto: 2008 1125R
Posts: 7,467
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Were you around last night and today? I was in the silver wrx and it was horrible out
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09-12-2010, 11:37 AM | #9 |
Kneedragger
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: michigan
Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard
Posts: 155
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We left saturday morning in the rain.......missed the crappy weather but will have to wash the truck/trailer today.
We saw several bikes riding in the rain.....not my idea of a good time. Yes I am a trailer snob and a fair weather rider! My bike was snug and cozy in her covered trailer and I won't have to clean her too much today. We are back in Michigan and will work for 3 days then off to Parkersburg, WV for a long weekend next week. I love fall riding! |
09-12-2010, 10:26 PM | #10 | |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
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Let's see what I have... Coming soon... weekend off for a preplanned mc trip Oct weekend... going south with wife & dog to visit some out of state friends Next weekend off is Nov. = SUCK |
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