Gauging Interest!

[L♥VE]

Will you attend our next rally?

[rcrgirl84]

OF COURSE!!!!

[blewbayou]

Same place, yeah probably!

[Alilyoyo1]

Of course. We're already making plans!

[TopGun]

More then likely, just gotta plan it better on my end is all.

[GixxerJanie]

I would certainly plan on it unless something conflicted as far as dates. Knowing the dates in advance will help so I can be there the whole time next year. I wasn't able to stay the whole time this year. (because I just found this site right before the rally)

[L♥VE]

I would certainly plan on it unless something conflicted as far as dates. Knowing the dates in advance will help so I can be there the whole time next year. I wasn't able to stay the whole time this year. (because I just found this site right before the rally)

Tentatively I want to say July 25-30 with the official rally the 27-28 and 29th.
:D

[2stroke yolie]

I WILL BE THERE!!! No interruptions next year either. I can't wait..:party:

[Britishsteele]

Why isn't there a "H&!! YES" option???:22:

[ncdixie]

Ima be there to be sure.:yellowrider:

[GixxerJanie]

Tentatively I want to say July 25-30 with the official rally the 27-28 and 29th.
:D

:good: The only thing that would cause conflict is work. This year has been hell. I shouldn't have left early Monday but I did anyway. :duh2:

Hopefully next year will be better. Knowing dates early helps me plan. Thanks.

[PlayfulGod]

well if you twist my arm I will...

J/K :lol: Most Definitely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BadKitty]

Way too soon to tell what my financial situation will be.

[PlayfulGod]

Way too soon to tell what my financial situation will be.

You have 12 months to save the money! No excuses this tyme! :grin:

[Bekah]

I only wish it was not so far away or I would def be there!

[tnninja]

Absolutely positively without a doubt!

[Headlight]

I'm gonna do my absolute best to be there and not have some catastrophic injury next year!

[kittswife]

I've GOT to make next year's rally...I just have to.

[MedicJess]

So where does the rally typically take place?
Jessie

[Alilyoyo1]

So where does the rally typically take place?
Jessie

Deal's Gap, NC/TN. We stayed at Fonatna Village Resort. Raised lots of money for breast cancer this year and soon there should be a poll posted on which charity we'll work toward next year along with dates, etc.

You should really come. It was a great time; amazing to see sooo many people who have never met come together and get along like one big happy family!:sbgurl:

[PlayfulGod]

Deal's Gap, NC/TN. We stayed at Fonatna Village Resort. Raised lots of money for breast cancer this year and soon there should be a poll posted on which charity we'll work toward next year along with dates, etc.

You should really come. It was a great time; amazing to see sooo many people who have never met come together and get along like one big happy family!:sbgurl:

working with the dates of July 25 - 30 2009 with the 27th,28, and 29th being the official rally days.

[R1Gurl]

It cost us $1200 in gas to trailer the bikes out there, not to mention the 6+ Tanks of gas that I put in at $5/gal (because they rape you with fuel costs up there) $360 for the room, plus food and schwag for the family. And I had to buy $600 worth of tires for two bikes, so it was a pretty expensive trip.

Not sure if I can save up to do it again next year, but I will try.

[rcrgirl84]

Leah, you gotta make it. I gotta hang out with you more! :) Especially the House Ern too!! I can't imagine the rally next year without you chickas.

[L♥VE]

It cost us $1200 in gas to trailer the bikes out there, not to mention the 6+ Tanks of gas that I put in at $5/gal (because they rape you with fuel costs up there) $360 for the room, plus food and schwag for the family. And I had to buy $600 worth of tires for two bikes, so it was a pretty expensive trip.

Not sure if I can save up to do it again next year, but I will try.

Well I think it can be done for less. ( Lodge room) etc. Lets see what we can negotiate for next year....) It was very expensive for me too...i spent about 2 grand....

[PlayfulGod]

It cost us $1200 in gas to trailer the bikes out there, not to mention the 6+ Tanks of gas that I put in at $5/gal (because they rape you with fuel costs up there) $360 for the room, plus food and schwag for the family. And I had to buy $600 worth of tires for two bikes, so it was a pretty expensive trip.

Not sure if I can save up to do it again next year, but I will try.

Where were you paying $5 per gal at? I never paid over $4gal. And yes I run premium in the bike.

I dont think is was really cheap for anyone tho. We all just need to start saving up for it now is all :good: :drinks:

[Alilyoyo1]

Where were you paying $5 per gal at? I never paid over $4gal. And yes I run premium in the bike.

I dont think is was really cheap for anyone tho. We all just need to start saving up for it now is all :good: :drinks:

We always filled up down at the Solo in Robbinsville! Screw the Gap's prices for gas and the Hellbender PitStop was like $5 for a 1/2 gallon!

It cost us about $2000 plus the sponsorship so $3000 approximately. But we got to do it as a business expense :grin:

We'll be there again though! Got a year to work on my riding so I can really ride the Dragon!!!

[rcrgirl84]

Yeah, the Hellbender Pit Stop was ridiculous!! We found gas on the other side of the Gap at the Tallassee Store for under $4. The food there was pretty good too.

[Britishsteele]

I just checked Travelocity...It looks like it will run me approximately $400 to $500 RT to fly out....if I fly out to Atlanta.....

[TWL]

my and jess are in it ran us around 700 i think we got gas at the 2 places we stopped on the charity ride i forgot the price

[cute little blonde gurl]

im already there son...

[GixxerJanie]

Well I think it can be done for less. ( Lodge room) etc. Lets see what we can negotiate for next year....) It was very expensive for me too...i spent about 2 grand....

FWIW I booked our room at the lodge online the day before we came. It was $49.95. I think I paid just under $55 with taxes.

[TWL]

jess went in and haggeled got it for 49.99 for all three days and we booked 2 weeks befor hand

[Alilyoyo1]

We really liked the cabin, having our own water, beverages, etc though.

[L♥VE]

We really liked the cabin, having our own water, beverages, etc though.
That would be your option to have a cabin. But for all purposes if we book fontana I am going for rooms close together. I think "the lodge group" had fun there at nite as well.

[TWL]

f ing a we did both nights count me in for the lodge agian i still got a case of beer noone drank although ill bring fresh beer for next year thanx to everyone that let me and jess drink theirs

[GixxerJanie]

f ing a we did both nights count me in for the lodge agian i still got a case of beer noone drank although ill bring fresh beer for next year thanx to everyone that let me and jess drink theirs

I'll hold you to that! :D :drinks:

We got it started Monday night with our styrofoam cooler of beer. :lol: You should have seen us getting it earlier that evening. We took my SV. Mike drove with me on the back. I was holding that cooler loaded down with ice, a 12 pack of beer, and a couple of munchy things in it IN MY LAP! :rofl: Worse yet, it was right after that really bad downpour.

We got a FEW funny looks. But it was worth it! We enjoyed hanging out with everybody on the patio that night. :22:

[TWL]

i remember someone broke it though i think it was jess but it was just the handle

[L♥VE]

i remember someone broke it though i think it was jess but it was just the handle

Then the cooler ended up with Headlight!

[GeekyGurl]

I am getting my butt in gear for next year... work is killin me and i am blocking a week in advance... 'Family Vacation' ;)

[cute little blonde gurl]

bring your swim suits this time. the pool is awsome and open all night. pool party maybe?

[lee]

If funds permit, and a gorgeous lady gets me another bike, sure :)

[GixxerJanie]

If funds permit, and a gorgeous lady gets me another bike, sure :)

start saving now! My friend from Sydney comes every year for the corvette forum cruise in. :drinks:

And I bet SOMEONE will have a bike you can ride. Hell, if I don't end up selling the SV you can ride it.

But then again.......you might have more fun riding bitch on that gorgeous lady's bike. :D


btw.....glad you made it home safely. I've heard what a bitch that flight from LA to Sydney is. :drinks:

[GixxerJanie]

Then the cooler ended up with Headlight!

we didn't care what happened to it after we emptied our beer out of it! :lol:

Now if we had been staying Tuesday night too.........

[M-18Taser]

24+ hours in a truck with Leah again..... hmmmmmmm I dunno about that....


:haha: just kidding! It would be a blast to go there again!

[L♥VE]

TTT
:bumpity:

[seamonkeyaj]

Will depend on $$ - the same finanacials that kept me from this year's are getting worse by the week - I'm already buried till next March at this point, and that's if nothing else goes wrong!

[L♥VE]

:bumpity:

[agjse94]

ABSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTOOOOOOTLY!! :party::sbgrox::thumbup::yahoo:

[tnninja]

The pool party sounds great. I'll try to remember the volleyball too. It woulda been nice to cool off in the pool.

[X-Factor]

If it's in my power then I will be there.

[L♥VE]

For the 17 yes peoples will you be bringing people with you?
alot of work ahead for us so we need to start working out rough numbers!!

I wanna see 100 people in 2009!

[Alilyoyo1]

I'd love to say we'll have a bunch of people joining us with absolute confidence but you saw how that turned out this year!

I'll keep you informed.

[rcrgirl84]

I'm bringing myself and Fugi.

[tnninja]

I would assume that my other half will be there too. Unless I can ditch him!!!lol

[Ninjachic]

I would assume that my other half will be there too. Unless I can ditch him!!!lol

:th_roffle:

[2stroke yolie]

I had three more with me this year and only one show...so I will not speak for anyone. Expect maybe Terry so count two for me.

[TWL]

ill be at all the next rallies

[cedesgirl]

I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to attend, but I live in central illinois...too far for me. :(

[rcrgirl84]

We had people come from Colorado, Michigan and even Australia this year.

[Alilyoyo1]

We had people come from Colorado, Michigan and even Australia this year.

n Florida too...

[clickyfri]

I'm worried that I'm too new of a rider...can anyone tell me how it is? I mean, I've ridden to Canada and I ride around town, I've put about 3k miles on my bike in the past 3 months...I mean, if you've ever looked at a map of the Pittsburgh area, it looks like a pile of spaghetti, but I've never done any serious riding with really sharp curves and stuff...how fast do you guys go and do you think it would be a good idea for me to even attempt this in my second year of riding?

[rcrgirl84]

There were people this year from all riding backgrounds . . . some brand new to bikes. For the charity ride, we had groups of different riding levels that people were broken up into.

The speed limit on the Dragon itself is only 35 mph, but most times, you won't even be doing that.

As long as you ride your own ride and are not trying to keep up with faster peope, you'll be fine. Just ride your own ride at your own pace, don't worry about anybody else.

People might come up behind you to try and pass you, just ride your own - don't worry about them. If they are good riders, they will find the right time and place to pass you. When you feel comfortable in a little straight away, maybe just move to the outside of the lane or point for them to go ahead.

[GixxerJanie]

It will be me and MIke. I will tell some of the local motorcycle folks, but don't have any definite numbers.

[FZ-B]

We go every year, so this year I may take the reigns and choose the date!

[rcrgirl84]

B - do it!!! You guys will have a blast and we can actually get to hang again :)

[FZ-B]

B - do it!!! You guys will have a blast and we can actually get to hang again :)


Well, if we don't hang out before the next SBG rally, something is wrong! If I can find a sitter I might do Ephrata on Sunday.

[gixxergirl01]

I wish thats it was Closer Or was something closer to Md/Pa area !

[kittswife]

I wish thats it was Closer Or was something closer to Md/Pa area !

Me too...I'd definitely be more into then...I just hate being so far away from the kids in case something should happen, ya know? Mommy senses always kick in with me.

[Alilyoyo1]

I'm worried that I'm too new of a rider...can anyone tell me how it is? I mean, I've ridden to Canada and I ride around town, I've put about 3k miles on my bike in the past 3 months...I mean, if you've ever looked at a map of the Pittsburgh area, it looks like a pile of spaghetti, but I've never done any serious riding with really sharp curves and stuff...how fast do you guys go and do you think it would be a good idea for me to even attempt this in my second year of riding?

I live in Florida...capitol of straight flat roads. I had been riding less than a year when I went this year. Everyone will tell you ride your own ride. Don't push to keep up.

They had 3 groups of riding pace. I was in the back group, my husband lead the fast group. We had a group of girls that were all pretty comfortable with their slower pace! Right girls! The Skyway is long sweeping turns that will let you ride a little faster and build your confidence actually.

Road the Dragon pretty much at the speed limit incl turns, switchbacks etc which they post at anywhere from 10-20 mph. Me, Headlight, Rob n Chuck were last down but we did hang out at the top for a while and I was last last down...no big deal. Everyone was still there waiting for me! (oh some of the Chic Riders went swimming and they came down behind us but we were still there!)

I recommend it 1000 times over! Just ride your ride, don't look in your mirrors on turns, don't look off at the beautiful scenery too much, don't feel like you're slowing anyone down. If you get there earlier you can run down the dragon to get use to it a little too. I didn't get to do that before the charity ride.

[rcrgirl84]

Well, if we don't hang out before the next SBG rally, something is wrong! If I can find a sitter I might do Ephrata on Sunday.

Ephrata on Sunday sounds good. Will have to see how I feel Sunday morning through. Got a bachelorette party on Saturday night and we're headed to Philly. :)

[Alilyoyo1]

I wish thats it was Closer Or was something closer to Md/Pa area !

RCRGirl comes from MD. I come from Florida, Ern, Leah, and crew came from Colorado and Lee came all the way from AUSTRALIA! So distance is no excuse!

[rcrgirl84]

Heather, you could always bring the kiddies with. Fontana had some great kids activities. They have a craft center, 2 pools, etc. Kaela could watch Kyle while you guys ride ;)

[rcrgirl84]

Lol, we came from Delaware ;)

Chuck and Headlight came from Michigan. Angela came from California. It is WELL worth the trip :)

[gixxergirl01]

Me too...I'd definitely be more into then...I just hate being so far away from the kids in case something should happen, ya know? Mommy senses always kick in with me.

Exactly!!~ I would be scared their bio-FREAKO father would find em : ( so i cant trust no :mad(1):one !~

[kittswife]

Exactly!!~ I would be scared their bio-FREAKO father would find em : ( so i cant trust no :mad(1):one !~

I don't have the freak-o father to deal with but, generally if we're going to actually take a vacation (which we never do) we don't want the kids to be with us...not much fun for the two of us then....plus with Kaela having to get a job next summer...she will need transportation and all....it'll just get easier when she's just a bit older I guess. While I would absolutely LOVE to meet everyone, it's just not something that is going to easy for us to do right now I think.

[PlayfulGod]

I'm worried that I'm too new of a rider...can anyone tell me how it is? I mean, I've ridden to Canada and I ride around town, I've put about 3k miles on my bike in the past 3 months...I mean, if you've ever looked at a map of the Pittsburgh area, it looks like a pile of spaghetti, but I've never done any serious riding with really sharp curves and stuff...how fast do you guys go and do you think it would be a good idea for me to even attempt this in my second year of riding?

its not til July, and like RCRGirl said, ride your ride.

And distance is not an excuse if you really want to attend. :good:

[kittswife]

Heather, you could always bring the kiddies with. Fontana had some great kids activities. They have a craft center, 2 pools, etc. Kaela could watch Kyle while you guys ride ;)

:stop: No kids on vacation! :lol:

[FZ-B]

Ephrata on Sunday sounds good. Will have to see how I feel Sunday morning through. Got a bachelorette party on Saturday night and we're headed to Philly. :)


My roomate is going to a bachelorette party in Philly the same night. Wonder if it's the same girl!? I think the wedding is next saturday, fair hill?

[FZ-B]

And for those worried about the ride there, to me it's part of the fun.

[PlayfulGod]

And for those worried about the ride there, to me it's part of the fun.

I ride there a few tymes a year or more $$/time permitting. But I only live a lil over 100 miles from it :lol:

[FZ-B]

I ride there a few tymes a year or more $$/time permitting. But I only live a lil over 100 miles from it :lol:



rub it in.....rub it in...:sneaky2:

[Alilyoyo1]

rub it in.....rub it in...:sneaky2:

yea...he does that...:PG:

[PlayfulGod]

rub it in.....rub it in...:sneaky2:

yea...he does that...:PG:

:neener:

At least I didnt mention all the other cool roads around me :lol:

[rcrgirl84]

My roomate is going to a bachelorette party in Philly the same night. Wonder if it's the same girl!? I think the wedding is next saturday, fair hill?

Hmn, not sure about the wedding. My friend asked me to go along. She's putting together the whole thing and apparently the bride does not have very many friends. So, I figured why not :)

I just know we're meeting at the one girl's house which is behind Fox Run.

[FZ-B]

:neener:

At least I didnt mention all the other cool roads around me :lol:

Yeah, well....I get to ride 13 hours to get there! :monkeeshake:

[Alilyoyo1]

:neener:

At least I didnt mention all the other cool roads around me :lol:

:biatch::troll::bart::monkeeshake:

[rcrgirl84]

Lol, we throw the bikes in the back of the van and unload when we get there. :)

[G-4ce]

I've GOT to make next year's rally...I just have to.

bring your swim suits this time. the pool is awsome and open all night. pool party maybe?

:sex024: That right there gives me some more incentive to go.

Depending on funds which should be OK, might stay somewhere else tho and I'll go ahead and put those days down for a vacation at work.

Yeah, well....I get to ride 13 hours to get there! :monkeeshake:

Glad Its only 4hrs. for me.

[GirlBiker7]

I wanna see what this is all about! If I go I would be flying, therefore no bike :(
Is there a link to a website that tells me more about what else goes on in this rally?

[Alilyoyo1]

www.sportbikegurlrally.com

or you can check out the thread http://www.sportbikegurls.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=89

[GirlBiker7]

www.sportbikegurlrally.com

or you can check out the thread http://www.sportbikegurls.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=89

Thank you!

[Alilyoyo1]

y/w