Indy Dave Posted October 14, 2018 Sparta Administrivia! The Long Awaited Official START to the Riding Season is upon us! Time for a few final items: Upon Check-In, register your arrival on the official START Sign In Sheet and 1) How many hours you traveled to get to Sparta & 2) the year of your bike. The Famous Friday Dinner Contest - all you need to do to get an entry to the contest is to post a photo(s) from your trip or START Ride(s). Post your photos to the New Thread "Sparta 2019 From START to Finish". Suggested photos are of your group, your bike in a scenic spot, you and your bike, etc. Mobile photo posting is Ez-Pz on the new board! Sparta 2019 START to finish Photo Posting Endobob's Thursday Night Pizza and Friday night's group meal will be in the Conference Room in the hotel annex. Safe Travels one and all! Hotel Reservation Link: http://www.alleghanyinn.com/ Group Code: BMWST2 As of Apr 21: As of Apr 21th: 2019 Sparta Routes Share this post Link to post
Kinsley Posted October 14, 2018 Looking forward to Sparta again. There were some great roads up there Share this post Link to post
ltljohn Posted October 14, 2018 I just might be able to make this one, Sparta was great. Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 15, 2018 I just might be able to make this one, Sparta was great. I hope you can join us - we've missed you John! Share this post Link to post
marcopolo Posted October 15, 2018 In - room reserved Wednesday through Sunday. I'm assuming that Endobobdds will ride down with me, even if he's wearing a 'Stitch. Share this post Link to post
Endobob Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) I am definitely in! Hope the hotel has a lot of rooms because I suspect this will be a well attended event! Dave you need to make it clear that the autograph session is for our “poster boys”, Ken and Mark! Edited October 15, 2018 by Endobobdds Share this post Link to post
Id's_OK Posted October 15, 2018 I'm like SO in! Assuming that's the same hotel and they haven't changed their soap and shampoo provider, every shower's a “come to Jesus” experience! Share this post Link to post
DaveCinNO Posted October 15, 2018 In for wed thru sun. Will work on the room tomorrow. Should be fun! Don't even need to bring a hair dryer. Share this post Link to post
twistyguy Posted October 15, 2018 In Wednesday through Sunday! Now we just have to get through the Winter somehow! Peter Share this post Link to post
Marty Hill Posted October 15, 2018 In friday and saturday. Turning 83 on wed. the 24th so can't come sooner. Daughter cooking special dinner for BD. Share this post Link to post
** Chris ** Posted October 15, 2018 Wow, this is starting early! Not sure I can plan that far ahead! Share this post Link to post
S.O.B. Posted October 15, 2018 Michelle and I are in from Wednesday to Sunday. Share this post Link to post
randy Posted October 15, 2018 Marty I turn 64 on the 12th, I am slowing catching up to you :-) Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) We have the Best Group Of Riders! Thank you one and all for your enthusiastic response! If you're making your reservations on line, the system should be working now. And just a note, the Motel has a new software package that isn't as flexible as the old one, so a few things to note. If you want a SMOKING ROOM, either add that in the notes or better yet, call directly. The Motel has 6 smoking rooms ( 1Q, 1K and 4 x 2dbl). When reserving online, all of the available rooms show up, starting with the most expensive rooms. The first is the apartment and the next is the 2q in the annex - these are newer rooms and slightly larger and have inside entry. If you're looking to the cheaper double queen room, it's found at the bottom of the page. Here's a screen shot of all the rooms and rates. Smoking rooms are not shown due to software limitations, so it's best to call for a smoking room! Edited October 15, 2018 by Indy Dave Share this post Link to post
ltljohn Posted October 15, 2018 Checked my schedule this morning, I'm out GRRRRRRR. Share this post Link to post
bwpsg42 Posted October 15, 2018 I had been quietly hoping START would be a week earlier. Retiring at the end of March and headed for Italy and points north on April 23 for a month and had hoped to get in some serious riding in advance. Weather permitting, I'll ride up to Sparta the previous week and have a look around. Share this post Link to post
Marty Hill Posted October 15, 2018 Marty I turn 64 on the 12th, I am slowing catching up to you :-) I'm old enough to be your father but I'm not. Share this post Link to post
Bud Posted October 15, 2018 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ About time you showed up again!!!!! Share this post Link to post
Endobob Posted October 15, 2018 Just noticed and wanted to be sure Bernie and Mark noted this on the Allegahany Inn website in bold lettering: New for 2014: Coffee makers and hair dryers in every room! Then again, I suspect the coffee will not be up to Bernie's liking, Mark does not drink coffee, and of course Mark brings his own hair dryer. Share this post Link to post
greiffster Posted October 15, 2018 New for 2014: Coffee makers and hair dryers in every room! Totally not necessary to update your website every year... or four. Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 15, 2018 New for 2014: Coffee makers and hair dryers in every room! Totally not necessary to update your website every year... or four. or to read the START event and host hotel info posted: :wave: :whistle: Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 15, 2018 Just noticed and wanted to be sure Bernie and Mark noted this on the Allegahany Inn website in bold lettering: New for 2014: Coffee makers and hair dryers in every room! Then again, I suspect the coffee will not be up to Bernie's liking, Mark does not drink coffee, and of course Mark brings his own hair dryer. That means you get the room supplied hair dryer all to yourself and can use it anytime you need to! Now we know the secret glue that keeps you guys roommates! Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 15, 2018 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ About time you showed up again!!!!! Ummm.... Bud? Share this post Link to post
terryofperry Posted October 15, 2018 In. Room reserved. Wednesday through Sunday. Terry Share this post Link to post
mrzoom Posted October 15, 2018 If I live and be well...IN !!!!!!!!!!! Wednesday till??? Share this post Link to post
Bud Posted October 15, 2018 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ About time you showed up again!!!!! Ummm.... Bud? Pot or kettle? Hey, I was there a while back.............................................................................. Share this post Link to post
Kinsley Posted October 16, 2018 Marty I turn 64 on the 12th, I am slowing catching up to you :-) I'm old enough to be your father but I'm not. Dad...how many kids do you have? Share this post Link to post
Marty Hill Posted October 16, 2018 Marty I turn 64 on the 12th, I am slowing catching up to you :-) I'm old enough to be your father but I'm not. Dad...how many kids do you have? 1 girl, 1 boy. 1 cat. Share this post Link to post
RandyShields Posted October 16, 2018 Thank goodness they also have a local Wellness Center. That is the deciding factor! In Wed. - Sun. Randy Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Edited January 23, 2019 by Indy Dave Share this post Link to post
OldBMWMaster Posted October 16, 2018 Barbie and I just booked the last room with a KING bed. My farm is just down the road near Dobson, NC. It will be weird attending without Paul Winter to race with. Share this post Link to post
Matts_12GS Posted October 17, 2018 I just might be able to make this one, Sparta was great. Wanna ride down together? Share this post Link to post
ltljohn Posted October 17, 2018 I just might be able to make this one, Sparta was great. Wanna ride down together? I have a schedule conflict but I am trying to fix that. If can fix it it would be great to have a riding partner. Share this post Link to post
ltljohn Posted October 17, 2018 I just might be able to make this one, Sparta was great. Wanna ride down together? I have a schedule conflict but I am trying to fix that. If can fix it it would be great to have a riding partner. Well the MC gods have smiled upon me! I was able to adjust my schedule and I am now IN! Share this post Link to post
cyclingkk Posted October 17, 2018 Keith and Jennie are IN Wed-Sun... Reservation made for a single queen room. VA riding is beautiful! Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 18, 2018 Once you START You have to FART And after that There's no staying apart. What a great START for our return Visit to Sparta! Jerry, Keith (and your significant others) and John - Great to have you back after a brief absence! Share this post Link to post
randy Posted October 18, 2018 I am arriving Thursday, probably late well after the pizza dinner Share this post Link to post
Indy Dave Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) I am arriving Thursday, probably late well after the pizza dinner Now Randy, I wouldn't be so sure. What with Endo's enthusiasm for sponsoring The ALL YOU CAN EAT pizza SMORGASBORD, plus the fact that we have his credit card number - I can see this party going well after the Good Doctor had turned in for the night. Probably till the booze runs out or we see Bernie heading out at first light. Edited October 18, 2018 by Indy Dave Share this post Link to post
Bud Posted October 18, 2018 Bernie doesn't wait for first light, he has lights on his bike and all you see is his HyperLites when he leaves. Share this post Link to post
Endobob Posted October 18, 2018 What with Endo's enthusiasm for sponsoring The ALL YOU CAN EAT pizza SMORGASBORD, plus the fact that we have his credit card number - I can see this party going well after the Good Doctor had turned in for the night. Probably till the booze runs out or we see Bernie heading out at first light. Enthusiastic yes! However, I have canceled that credit card! Share this post Link to post
DaveCinNO Posted October 18, 2018 I'm not sure which gets more abused...Endo's CC or Marks hair dryer. Share this post Link to post