Rolling Thunder

[analog]

Anybody going to Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Weekend?

[sonny]

Where is it please?
Thanks for your time

[mercianbike]

Where is it please?
Thanks for your time

Sunday, May 30th, Washington DC. Starts from the Pentagon parking lot. Click on "run info" on this link:

http://www.rollingthundermotorcyclerally.com/index.html

[Jared]

That is an event that one day I want to go on. Not this year though.

[Idaho]

Some day. Not this year.

[phred]

I'd love to go one day, but it won't happen this year.

[analog]

I am kicking around going.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Doubt I will be able to make it this year. I hope to one day though.

[peterdarby]

I went when it was a mere 17,,000 motorcycles. I can't imagine 250,000 MCs. Basically you will be standing on a parking lot for several hours until it gets going. Lots of bikes to look at and bikers to talk too. The run is maybe ten miles long. Then when you get going I believe the leaders travel at 30 MPH and but back in the pack expect to go between 1 and 70 MPH as the ulltimate motorcycle riding group rubber band pulls you along. After you arrive at the Lincoln Memorial the fun begins music, speeches and good comraderie are the order of the day.

[kawgirl]

I went to it a few years ago and the best thing is, I got to ride through as a passenger. It's awesome to see that many motorcycles in one area, but I don't think I will go back anytime soon. I know it's for a good cause, but too much waiting around for me.

[phenrichs]

That is definitely a bucket list trip.

[classic1]

A couple of us usually try to ride up to the event on Sat or Sun every year. We don't participate in the parade. I think that the parade is for Veterans but I don't know. None of us are Vets.

[analog]

It is my understanding that you do not need to be a vet to ride. I am a vet and am planning on going. I need to find a campground or motel. Just curiuos if there will be a Nomad group.

[classic1]

Can't help you on the lodging. Mine is the only Nomad along with a couple of harleys.

[analog]

I am working on campground.

[egetaseb]

I want to go but for the second year in a row, I had to cancel my trip. Last year, My friend and I planned a trip to the "dragon" and on our return trip, we stopped in Maryland on the eve of the event but my friend's bike developed mechanical problems on the morning of the event so I decided to stay with him in Maryland to fix the bike instead of riding by myself. This year, my wife scheduled a last minute vacation to visit the inlaws in Canada so I had to cancel the trip again. There is always next year.