3 Mos. until SITM!
03-02-2007 | 08:57 AM
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Man, you've got a long trek from Down Under, wait, didn't you say yesterday you are in the middle east right now?? You are a world traveler for sure. Is your shark stateside?
The roads immediately around the hotel in Banner Elk are not too much, but if you want lots of hills, mountains & curves, there is more than enough of those roads all around the area. Problem may be more of you dealing with the cars on those roads. Within the National Park I would think there would be some areas you could bike on, besides the offroad scene.
The roads immediately around the hotel in Banner Elk are not too much, but if you want lots of hills, mountains & curves, there is more than enough of those roads all around the area. Problem may be more of you dealing with the cars on those roads. Within the National Park I would think there would be some areas you could bike on, besides the offroad scene.
03-02-2007 | 09:47 AM
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Hi Mel, thanks for the info.
No, not so far as from Down Under thank goodness.
Me, bike and Nissan Patrol in Dubai for the 'forseeable'.
928 S4 in very safe hands in Australia (thanks RB).
Am hiring a cheap car on arrival at Charlotte before SITM, to use for the duration and to get around for a few days after SITM sightseeing (never spent any time in US before). Think I'll bring my bike just in case!!
Am I looking forward to this? Am I what!!!
No, not so far as from Down Under thank goodness.
Me, bike and Nissan Patrol in Dubai for the 'forseeable'.
928 S4 in very safe hands in Australia (thanks RB).
Am hiring a cheap car on arrival at Charlotte before SITM, to use for the duration and to get around for a few days after SITM sightseeing (never spent any time in US before). Think I'll bring my bike just in case!!
Am I looking forward to this? Am I what!!!
03-02-2007 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by daveo90s4
What are the roads around Banner Elk like for cycling (on a proper skinny-tyred road bike, not a fat-tyred mountain bike)? I thought it might be pleasant to get up early and go for a peaceful ride, before the 'real' fun begins and the roads get all Porsched. Anyone get any opinions? Any other keen cyclists attending also contemplating bringing their bike?
Beech Mountain is with in riding distance of the Best Western. This is the mountain where Armstrong put his stamp on the last TourDuPont. My bike is ready to go. If i make there this year, i'm bringing a bike. With 39x27 gears!
03-02-2007 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by daveo90s4
John, excellant. Do it!! My 10-speed Campag rear runs 12-29, and I need every bit of it!!
See you in June
Dave
See you in June
Dave
03-02-2007 | 01:13 PM
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Jim,
Please join us for the road trip down! Last year there was 12 of us from the DC region caravaning. I need another euro!!
Please join us for the road trip down! Last year there was 12 of us from the DC region caravaning. I need another euro!!
Anyone else driving down from the Northeast that wants to meet up?
03-02-2007 | 07:44 PM
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Does anyone have a reservation at the SmokeTree Lodge in Banner Elk? I stayed there at my last SITM and it was very nice.
I'm traveling to SITM '07 by myself and looking for a 928 buddy to set up room with. Any body in a similar situation?
BTW, I'm pretty rowdy, so....
Regards,
Jim Doerr
'84 EuroS2, 5sp
"Chewy"
I'm traveling to SITM '07 by myself and looking for a 928 buddy to set up room with. Any body in a similar situation?
BTW, I'm pretty rowdy, so....
Regards,
Jim Doerr
'84 EuroS2, 5sp
"Chewy"
03-02-2007 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jadz928
Does anyone have a reservation at the SmokeTree Lodge in Banner Elk? I stayed there at my last SITM and it was very nice.
I'm traveling to SITM '07 by myself and looking for a 928 buddy to set up room with. Any body in a similar situation?
BTW, I'm pretty rowdy, so....
Regards,
Jim Doerr
'84 EuroS2, 5sp
"Chewy"
I'm traveling to SITM '07 by myself and looking for a 928 buddy to set up room with. Any body in a similar situation?
BTW, I'm pretty rowdy, so....
Regards,
Jim Doerr
'84 EuroS2, 5sp
"Chewy"
03-02-2007 | 10:13 PM
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John,
That works for me.... I'll get hammered too.
Well, SmokeTree is timeshare. So it's too far out for availabilty (Clerk siad check back in April or so). But I really liked it because they have a kitchenette and a seperate bedroom. Call me crazy but I like to cook on vacation. Plus there is a good breaky joint down 105. So should we wing it on reservation?
We could meet on the BRP near Charlottesville VA, or Richmond. I'm thinking an early afternoon leave, Friday.
Let me know what you think. Take it easy.
Jim
That works for me.... I'll get hammered too.
Well, SmokeTree is timeshare. So it's too far out for availabilty (Clerk siad check back in April or so). But I really liked it because they have a kitchenette and a seperate bedroom. Call me crazy but I like to cook on vacation. Plus there is a good breaky joint down 105. So should we wing it on reservation?
We could meet on the BRP near Charlottesville VA, or Richmond. I'm thinking an early afternoon leave, Friday.
Let me know what you think. Take it easy.
Jim
03-02-2007 | 10:22 PM
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I keep thinking about my last trip to SITM 4 years back...
On the trip there, we ran directly over a deer carcass on the Ohio Turnpike. I can't believe there was so little damage.... broke a couple front air inlet uprights.
But man, did it STINK! I had carnage hanging from my headers. Hit 2 power wash stations b4 arriving in Banner Elk. No such luck.
I was SO embarrassed pulling in to Gfather Mtn. Everyone could smell it. It wasn't so bad when the car was off. My car was nicknamed "Carnage", but fortunately, got the name "Chewy" on the way home. Smelled for weeks after, though...
Jim
'84 EuroS2, 5sp
"Chewy" (not Carnage)
On the trip there, we ran directly over a deer carcass on the Ohio Turnpike. I can't believe there was so little damage.... broke a couple front air inlet uprights.
But man, did it STINK! I had carnage hanging from my headers. Hit 2 power wash stations b4 arriving in Banner Elk. No such luck.
I was SO embarrassed pulling in to Gfather Mtn. Everyone could smell it. It wasn't so bad when the car was off. My car was nicknamed "Carnage", but fortunately, got the name "Chewy" on the way home. Smelled for weeks after, though...
Jim
'84 EuroS2, 5sp
"Chewy" (not Carnage)
03-06-2007 | 11:25 PM
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Awww guys my wife said I have to pick the 928OC meet at the pittsburgh vintage GP or SITM... 
Since SITM can not be a sure thing for me because of work I had to pick PVGP. 
... Sorry. I really want to meet some of you guys 
Since SITM can not be a sure thing for me because of work I had to pick PVGP. ... Sorry. I really want to meet some of you guys