Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally

dabull · 01-15-2009, 11:14 PM

Hi all,

I have been looking at google maps plotting and planning, replotting and replanning a travel route to get to Helen in April.

Who's riding which direction when? I plan on leaving Crestview Florida Friday, 24 April, 0700...returning Sunday 26 April. I plan on running up to Montgomery, on to Atlanta, around the bend to Helen...my other option is to try to hook up with the south florida gang somewhere around Tifton Ga...

So what are your plans? Lets group-up and hook-up:)

Aloha

Derry

**coacha** · 01-16-2009, 08:20 AM

We will probably slab it up I-75 or secondary roads up. I have to wait for Joe to chime in.

MikeInFla · 01-16-2009, 08:55 AM

Natalie and I are probably heading up with Joe and Coach.

So I have to wait for both of them to chime in :)

We like the backroad idea.

**coacha** · 01-16-2009, 02:41 PM

Joe likes the back roads too. I've scouted out some already, but nothing definite.

mrfuni · 01-16-2009, 07:35 PM

Coach,

Thought I'd meet you Friday morning at one of the rest areas off I-75 north of Gainesville. You'll probably pick up I-75 near Ocala or Gainesville I believe. I'd head up the day before to get 5 hours of riding behind me to keep pace with you Friday morning.

Looks like we can pick up 129 in Valdosta and head north off the interstate from there. I'd have to play with the maps. For the sake of time, I would suggest half interstate, half back road highways (maybe I'm just saying that since I'm down here in the swamp).

Anyone wants to tag along the more the merrier :)

Let's kick it around, I'm open to suggestions.

Joe

**coacha** · 01-16-2009, 08:27 PM

Joe is the master of the Google mapping dealeo and Tammy is the chief map reader on the road...lol. I just ride.

mrfuni · 01-16-2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks Coach,

I'll have to mail it to Tammy so she can study it and I'll bring the laminated copy with me. Rather have a pretty co pilot/map reader than a GPS that I don't know how to program. ;)

Scoot · 01-16-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBull

Hi all,

I have been looking at google maps plotting and planning, replotting and replanning a travel route to get to Helen in April.

Who's riding which direction when? I plan on leaving Crestview Florida Friday, 24 April, 0700...returning Sunday 26 April. I plan on running up to Montgomery, on to Atlanta, around the bend to Helen...my other option is to try to hook up with the south florida gang somewhere around Tifton Ga...

So what are your plans? Lets group-up and hook-up:)

Aloha

Derry

Derry that's the way I'll be going If you decide to go that way we'll get together.

Brad

**coacha** · 01-16-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Thanks Coach,

I'll have to mail it to Tammy so she can study it and I'll bring the laminated copy with me. Rather have a pretty co pilot/map reader than a GPS that I don't know how to program. ;)

I keep Tammy programed ;)

Todd · 01-17-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Thanks Coach,

I'll have to mail it to Tammy so she can study it and I'll bring the laminated copy with me. Rather have a pretty co pilot/map reader than a GPS that I don't know how to program. ;)

I keep Tammy programed ;)

<marquee>I'll be you do

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Todd · 01-17-2009, 06:17 PM

I will take 40 over to Black Mountain NC...then hit 9 over to Hendersonville....64 to Dillard GA...then 15 to 76 to 255.

dabull · 01-17-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoot

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBull

Hi all,

I have been looking at google maps plotting and planning, replotting and replanning a travel route to get to Helen in April.

Who's riding which direction when? I plan on leaving Crestview Florida Friday, 24 April, 0700...returning Sunday 26 April. I plan on running up to Montgomery, on to Atlanta, around the bend to Helen...my other option is to try to hook up with the south florida gang somewhere around Tifton Ga...

So what are your plans? Lets group-up and hook-up:)

Aloha

Derry

Derry that's the way I'll be going If you decide to go that way we'll get together.

Brad

Roger that Scoot:) Any others?

dkdixie · 01-18-2009, 07:52 AM

If any of ya'll plan to take I285 around to northside of Atlanta you might consider taking 400 due north to Dahlonega, pickup Rt19 to Rt129 to route 75 to Helen.

Probably a better option than going up I85 and cutting over to Helen.

I could suggest some other really nice roads in that area, but I'm sure you'll be tired and went to get to Todd's free beer ASAP!

**coacha** · 01-18-2009, 05:01 PM

Ah yes...Todd's free beer.

Todd · 01-18-2009, 07:42 PM

free beer....it's the best kind I know of.

01-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Hi all, I have been looking at google maps plotting and planning, replotting and replanning a travel route to get to Helen in April. Who's riding which direction when? I plan on leaving Crestview Florida Friday, 24 April, 0700...returning Sunday 26 April. I plan on running up to Montgomery, on to Atlanta, around the bend to Helen...my other option is to try to hook up with the south florida gang somewhere around Tifton Ga... So what are your plans? Lets group-up and hook-up:) Aloha Derry Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2009, 08:55 AM	#3
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Natalie and I are probably heading up with Joe and Coach. So I have to wait for both of them to chime in :) We like the backroad idea. __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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01-16-2009, 02:41 PM	#4
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Joe likes the back roads too. I've scouted out some already, but nothing definite. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-16-2009, 07:35 PM	#5
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Coach, Thought I'd meet you Friday morning at one of the rest areas off I-75 north of Gainesville. You'll probably pick up I-75 near Ocala or Gainesville I believe. I'd head up the day before to get 5 hours of riding behind me to keep pace with you Friday morning. Looks like we can pick up 129 in Valdosta and head north off the interstate from there. I'd have to play with the maps. For the sake of time, I would suggest half interstate, half back road highways (maybe I'm just saying that since I'm down here in the swamp). Anyone wants to tag along the more the merrier :) Let's kick it around, I'm open to suggestions. Joe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Joe is the master of the Google mapping dealeo and Tammy is the chief map reader on the road...lol. I just ride. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-16-2009, 08:20 AM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally We will probably slab it up I-75 or secondary roads up. I have to wait for Joe to chime in. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#7
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Thanks Coach, I'll have to mail it to Tammy so she can study it and I'll bring the laminated copy with me. Rather have a pretty co pilot/map reader than a GPS that I don't know how to program. ;)
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01-17-2009, 06:17 PM	#11
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally I will take 40 over to Black Mountain NC...then hit 9 over to Hendersonville....64 to Dillard GA...then 15 to 76 to 255. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-18-2009, 07:52 AM	#13
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally If any of ya'll plan to take I285 around to northside of Atlanta you might consider taking 400 due north to Dahlonega, pickup Rt19 to Rt129 to route 75 to Helen. Probably a better option than going up I85 and cutting over to Helen. I could suggest some other really nice roads in that area, but I'm sure you'll be tired and went to get to Todd's free beer ASAP! __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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01-18-2009, 05:01 PM	#14
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally Ah yes...Todd's free beer. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-18-2009, 07:42 PM	#15
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Groups and Routes Heading to Helen Spring Rally free beer....it's the best kind I know of. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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