Etowah-FOOLS RUN

[PYG RYDR]

FYI-Fools Run joins Etowah this year.

DS and Street riding.

See information below from Jim Randall's post:

Etowah TN dual sport in March? and Fool's Run
Galen and I have made an executive decision to postpone the Etowah Adventure weekend until the March 30 - April 1 backup date. Several people need to make vacation / travel plans and waiting another week to decide makes that a little tight for them. And, while the weather might be OK the first weekend of March, it's just a little too iffy with the volatile weather patterns we have right now.

Since the first weekend in April is traditionally when Fool's Run has been held and Galen is the organizer for that non-event, we've decided to combine the two gatherings this year at Etowah, TN. Many of us will be dual sport riding, of course, but as most know the street riding in the Etowah/Tellico Plains area ain't half bad with some excellent paved roads such as Cherohala Skyway, TN68, NC28 and US129 (Deal's Gap) within easy reach of our lodging at Etowah.

The Red Roof Inn in Etowah is offering us a slightly discounted rate from the normal $59.99. But, you'll have to call them directly to get the discounted rate (i.e. you can't use the website or toll-free number). The direct number there is: 423-781-7459 - Ask Pam for the MSTA discount

Our rate for 2 queen beds (specify smoking or non) is $53.99 + tax
FYI Cancellation policy is 6:00pm day of arrival

This is NOT an MSTA "event". There will be no registration, no meals provided, no maps nor door prizes - just some friends getting together to ride. However, there are GPS files of the DS routes already available in the members-only section. FWIW I plan to arrive by mid-day Thursday 3/29 and weather permitting will ride Thursday afternoon.
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[PYG RYDR]

A week out, but the forecast is looking favorable.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/eto...5837?wknd=next

[HawkGTRider]

I was down Etowah way a couple of days ago while doing a scouting ride in McMinn County. Finding ourselves practically within sight of the place, Chuck Edwards (MSTA member/MSF rider coach/BMW rider) and I stopped by the Farmhouse Restaurant for lunch. As I recall, that's the place that the gathering of the clan went for a Saturday evening dinner at least once. I had a fine lunch of pasta, broccoli, and cheesy mac. Yum!

[tom.youngbar]

Sorry guys, really was looking forward to this trip. I have the Husky ready with new rubber and even time off from work. My brother-in-law and I were going down together and was going to share the expense. He had a family issue come up and will now be out of town next weekend. This left me with a long ride down from Washington D.C. without someone to help with the driving (over 9 hours).

Will try and head down to Staunton, VA on Thursday instead. Not sure if I will be bringing the Husky, Duc, or both bikes just yet. Waiting to see what the wife decides to do first. My trailer is stuck up in Baltimore and wife has the tow vehicle this week as she is helping with my sister-in-law who is bringing two of her boys up to see D.C. for the week.

Did get a new rear tire on the Duc this weekend so that bike is ready for a roadtrip at least. You all be safe out there in the TN woods now.