Thunder in the Mountains Rally - Blairsville, GA

**jlreeves** · 03-19-2013, 08:54 AM

If you are in or around N GA April 4-7, plan to come to the first annual "Thunder in the Mountains" rally to be held at the Copperhead Lodge in Blairsville, GA. This event is being jointly sponsored by the Copperhead Lodge and The Biker Barn and will feature a vendor village, bike game & competitions and live music.

There will be a variety of mountain motorcycling activities on The Gauntlet, a 133 mile challenging and scenic route for motorcycle and car enthusiasts visiting North Georgia. Over the last two years, thousands have accepted the challenge of The Gauntlet and ridden “133 miles of smiles”.

Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA is a destination resort offering lodging, casual fine dining, full service bar, cabins, and other amenities on the forty acre resort. Lodging reservations are available at website: www.copperheadlodge.com or by calling 706-835-7433.

The Biker Barn, Located at the junction of Highway 325 and Highway 129 North, Blairsville, GA is a hot spot for enthusiasts to stop while visiting the North Georgia Mountains. They offer motorcycle gear, accessories, apparel and trailers. Riders who’ve taken the challenge can “sign” The Gauntlet wall during their visit, or buy patches & t-shirts to signify their visit. Find out more on their website www.thebikerbarn.com or by calling 706-781-6729.

**a340driver** · 03-19-2013, 08:56 AM

Looks like fun !!

**Kawhead** · 03-19-2013, 10:52 AM

I wish!!!!

**jlreeves** · 04-03-2013, 09:33 PM

One last shot. I'm going up tomorrow. Anyone else out there coming to this event?

**jlreeves** · 04-05-2013, 03:07 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365188823.668409.jpgCome on down. Suns out. Ready to ride.

**jlreeves** · 04-06-2013, 07:25 AM

Some shots from Friday. Real show is today.

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**jlreeves** · 04-06-2013, 08:13 PM

Today

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**Kawhead** · 04-07-2013, 10:21 AM

Thanks Jlreeves ! I love things like this and the pictures are great!

I'd be there but I need some overtime to get to do things like this. The bummer is that work falls on the best Rallys.

Post s'more when you can.

SkinnyPedal · 04-07-2013, 09:24 PM

Thanks for takin the time to post the pics. Really enjoyed them.

**jlreeves** · 04-07-2013, 09:49 PM

Saturday. Bike show, stunt riders, live music all day and night. Fantastic time.

03-19-2013, 08:54 AM	#1
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	Thunder in the Mountains Rally - Blairsville, GA If you are in or around N GA April 4-7, plan to come to the first annual "Thunder in the Mountains" rally to be held at the Copperhead Lodge in Blairsville, GA. This event is being jointly sponsored by the Copperhead Lodge and The Biker Barn and will feature a vendor village, bike game & competitions and live music. There will be a variety of mountain motorcycling activities on The Gauntlet, a 133 mile challenging and scenic route for motorcycle and car enthusiasts visiting North Georgia. Over the last two years, thousands have accepted the challenge of The Gauntlet and ridden “133 miles of smiles”. Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA is a destination resort offering lodging, casual fine dining, full service bar, cabins, and other amenities on the forty acre resort. Lodging reservations are available at website: www.copperheadlodge.com or by calling 706-835-7433. The Biker Barn, Located at the junction of Highway 325 and Highway 129 North, Blairsville, GA is a hot spot for enthusiasts to stop while visiting the North Georgia Mountains. They offer motorcycle gear, accessories, apparel and trailers. Riders who’ve taken the challenge can “sign” The Gauntlet wall during their visit, or buy patches & t-shirts to signify their visit. Find out more on their website www.thebikerbarn.com or by calling 706-781-6729. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Looks like fun !! __________________ JET-LAG
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Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	I wish!!!! __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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04-03-2013, 09:33 PM	#4
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	One last shot. I'm going up tomorrow. Anyone else out there coming to this event? __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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04-05-2013, 03:07 PM	#5
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365188823.668409.jpgCome on down. Suns out. Ready to ride. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	Today ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365293499.271897.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365293524.518353.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365293565.889026.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365293583.574214.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365293604.618349.jpg __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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04-07-2013, 10:21 AM	#8
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Thanks Jlreeves ! I love things like this and the pictures are great! I'd be there but I need some overtime to get to do things like this. The bummer is that work falls on the best Rallys. Post s'more when you can. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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SkinnyPedal Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 158	Thanks for takin the time to post the pics. Really enjoyed them. __________________ *One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries!*
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