Indy Dave Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Reminder - this first post will be continually updated as additional details are available, in addition to being posted in the thread itself. Questions? pm @Indy Dave FART 2020 Routes: Fart 2020 Routes Mr. Zoom's Last Ride There are two slightly altered routes that include the Foothills Parkway, the destination of the Final Ride - S Dillsboro (Mr. Zoom) 113 and E Switzerland (Mr. Zoom) 125. We plan to leave the hotel at 7am from the parking area next to the pool. Mr. Zoom's wife - (who is traveling from Oklahoma) and sons will follow in their car. We will park and dismount on one of the overlooks, and some ashes will be spread. Riders can then continue on their route. All are welcome - it's a short ride to the Foothills Parkway. As of Sept 6th: Edited September 9, 2020 by Indy Dave Mr. Zoom update 5 Link to comment
RandyShields Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Thanks Dave. I am in! Randy 6 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 IN!! But I guess you already knew that. Thanks Dave. My Travel Itinerary Director will be lining me up hotel accomodations. Arriving Thursday, mid-morning and departing Sunday. 5 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 In! Arriving Wednesday, departing Sunday. 3 Link to comment
Burt Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 IN. Reservation made Wed. - Sun. 5 Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I’ve got conflicts overcome but really want to do this so count me IN. 7 Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 In for friday and saturday. 5 Link to comment
marcopolo Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 In, arriving Wednesday, departing Sunday. 7 Link to comment
walton66 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 In, riding up that way, first of the week. 4 Link to comment
terryofperry Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 In, arriving Wednesday. Terry. 7 Link to comment
ltljohn Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Wish I was in. I should be returning to work next week and my schedule is essentially full until Christmas. 1 2 Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 IN - Arrive Wednesday - depart Sunday 7 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 John - I bummed the dates won't work out, but I totally understand! I hope you get some seat time before you're back in the grind. Thanks so much to you all for a great first day response! 5 Link to comment
LBump Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I think I'm gonna try to make this event and ride with the East... time will tell COvid and all. Sure do like the area and all the roads! 4 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 hours ago, LBump said: I think I'm gonna try to make this event and ride with the East... time will tell COvid and all. Sure do like the area and all the roads! I really hope it works out, we would love to have you! I have always wondered what engineering marvels your bike might have similar to your avatar! The roads ARE great down that way, and the folks attending aren't so bad either. 4 Link to comment
walton66 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 In, arriving Wednesday, oops already posted, sorry 4 Link to comment
Slumgullion Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 In Wednesday until I'm not welcome! 3 3 Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 5/11/2020 at 6:23 PM, Indy Dave said: John - I bummed the dates won't work out, but I totally understand! I hope you get some seat time before you're back in the grind. Thanks so much to you all for a great first day response! ruth & I are in Thanks 6 Link to comment
Tpoppa Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I have a group of 3, possibly 4 that will be riding that area June 21-25. We'll be staying in Newport and riding some of these routes. PM me want to link up for some rides that week. 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 3:28 PM, Slumgullion said: In Wednesday until I'm not welcome! Just in case there was ever any question @Slumgullion. . . . just for you (and John, Ruth, Ken,LBump, BMW_Ken and everyone else) . . As of May 14: 2 Link to comment
ltljohn Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/11/2020 at 6:23 PM, Indy Dave said: John - I bummed the dates won't work out, but I totally understand! I hope you get some seat time before you're back in the grind. Thanks so much to you all for a great first day response! Thanks Dave, I have been working from home but I will be back in the office probably next week. We are still in lock down but since I train techs in ventilator maint/repair I am kind of in demand right now. We have to cut our class size in half to keep up with distancing rules so I will be really busy for the rest of the year and probably in to next spring. Let me know as soon as you have dates for Start 2021 so I can schedule time off. Seat time will be here and there as I can fit it in. Post plenty of pics from the the gathering please. 2 Link to comment
Ydo Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I'm in arriving Wednesday leaving Sunday. Riding down from Louisville. Really looking forward to meeting you all. What events are planned for Saturday? Ed 6 Link to comment
randy Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 normally I am a late Thursday arrival. but I would like to do the Mr Zoom ride on Thursday am. So count me in arriving Wednesday 4 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) On 5/15/2020 at 1:48 PM, Ydo said: I'm in arriving Wednesday leaving Sunday. Riding down from Louisville. Really looking forward to meeting you all. What events are planned for Saturday? Ed HI Ydo! Sorry for the delayed response, for some reason my notifications stopped. These events tend to be loosely structured, allowing riders to make their own way, on their own schedule. There are a few 'constants', however. 1) At the end of the day, the hotel parking lot becomes a social gathering with riders sharing their version of the day's ride and other stories, often while sampling adult beverages. There is a enthusiastic Bourbon contingent and allegedly we have some home distillers in our midst. One provides their own refreshments - but plenty of sharing takes place.. 2) Our newest tradition is Endobob's Pizza Extravaganza on Thursday night. This happens at the hotel and compliments item 1 above. The cost is whatever the pizza itself costs. 3) Friday night we have a group meal together. Details for the meal are announced about a month before the event. It's worth noting that we do not organize any rides per se. We will provide several GPS routes of differing lengths that start at the hotel and include a lunch stop and 2 or 3 return options of differing distances. Most riders will utilize the routes provided, some may do their own thing entirely. If ones doesn't have GPS, it easy enough to fall in with other that do. We leave it up to riders to make their own way as far as rides go. Some riders ride alone, some in very small groups and some in small groups. Finding a group to ride with is easily done - generally during the parking lot social the night before or early the next morning. Some leave at the crack of dawn, most leave at more normal hours and still others need their beauty sleep - so there's something for everyone. At the end of the day, the various routes, destinations and small group dynamics make the perpetual parking lot social a highlight of these events. Routes will be posted about a month before the event. Others may chime in with some more insight or to add on something I've left out. We're happy to have you joining us and look forward to meeting you! Edited May 18, 2020 by Indy Dave Expanded 2 Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Same here ... IN Thurs-Sun. Trying for Wed as well. 6 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 1:48 PM, Ydo said: I'm in arriving Wednesday leaving Sunday. Riding down from Louisville. Really looking forward to meeting you all. What events are planned for Saturday? Ed NEW MEAT!!! After the initiation ceremony and the baby goats it is all easy after that. Look forward to meeting you. 2 4 Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 hours ago, lawnchairboy said: NEW MEAT!!! After the initiation ceremony and the baby goats it is all easy after that. Look forward to meeting you. Don't forget your waders. 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) As of May 19th: Edited May 21, 2020 by Indy Dave 3 Link to comment
Ydo Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 12 hours ago, lawnchairboy said: NEW MEAT!!! After the initiation ceremony and the baby goats it is all easy after that. Look forward to meeting you. Thank you sir, may I please have another. 2 1 Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Cx my arriving thursday. I am listed for friday which is correct. 2 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Wow! He has you arriving twice. How nice. 3 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Well, I'm nothing if not consistent. 2 1 Link to comment
BamaJohn Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Indy Dave said: Well, I'm nothing if not consistent. I'd say you do a helluva job keeping up with all this! Thanks!!! 5 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Well.... it just feels like a Friday. That, and I'm impatiently waiting for FedEx to drop a package (a day late already) so I can go ride . As of Friday May 22 : 2 Link to comment
S.O.B. Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Making it short but sweet- Coming in Wednesday Evening and leaving on Friday. Cheers! 3 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 We'd love to have you in our midst longer, but we'll gladly take what we can get, Dan! 3 Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I am a tentative In for 16 Sep - 20 Sep. My critical Care class was canceled due to the COVIDs, so there is a 50% chance they will reschedule in Sep. I will not know until Mid August what the deal will be. Hope to see everyone in Sep. Mike 2 Link to comment
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