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4th Annual SERR in Maggie Valley, NC

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#1 ·
The 2012 South East Raider Rally will be held in Maggie Valley NC Aug 1 – Aug 5.

The host hotel for 2012 is the Mountain Brook Inn www.bestwestern.com/mountainbrookinn

Rate info:
July 29 – Aug 2 $55 + tax
Aug 3 – Aug 5 $85 + tax
Booking Code: “2012 Raider Rally” call to make reservations: 828-926-3962

STRYKER owners are encouraged to attend you won't regret it!!!

Anyone staying at the hotel will receive a 10% discount on food purchases at Legends Sports Bar next door http://legendsofmaggievalley.com/

After a day of riding come back to the hotel and sit in your own personal rocking chair in front of your room/ hang out in the backyard in the picnic area. Or take a swim in the pool and/ or for those aches and pains after a long days ride hit the Jacuzzi.

For area rides check links below:

http://www.motorcycleroads.us/regions/nc_smokey.html
http://www.theblueridgehighlander.com/index.php

Alternative activities:

http://www.greatsmokies.com/ziplines.asp
http://www.verticalwind.com/aac.html
http://www.white-water.com/
http://www.gsmr.com/
 
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#7 ·
Called the hotel 13 rooms booked already...that leaves 37 rooms at the primary hotel...the rooms that have been booked are for 6 - 7 days.

Didn't see one Stryker this year and yes you were invited....so hope to see some there next year....you won't regret it....some of the best rides anywhere plus get a chance to meet some great people.
 
#9 ·
dejablu110 said:
14 rooms booked.....2 queen beds, hmmmmm I guess I'll have my boyfriend over too. Lol
Can't wait! We going to have bar b que in the yard area this year? More laid back theme.....just ride, chill, and party in the jacuzzi!!
Don't know for sure we'll be having BBQ but there's go'in to be something happening most every night in the backyard!The rally site is still being updated (click on the Stryker for direct link to the Stryker forum) we will be adding a listing of area attractions class 3 white water rafting, zipline tours, vertical wind tunnel, Smokey Mountain Train ride and of course Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum.

 
#11 ·
ROADKILL said:
dejablu110 said:
14 rooms booked.....2 queen beds, hmmmmm I guess I'll have my boyfriend over too. Lol
Can't wait! We going to have bar b que in the yard area this year? More laid back theme.....just ride, chill, and party in the jacuzzi!!
Don't know for sure we'll be having BBQ but there's go'in to be something happening most every night in the backyard!The rally site is still being updated (click on the Stryker for direct link to the Stryker forum) we will be adding a listing of area attractions class 3 white water rafting, zipline tours, vertical wind tunnel, Smokey Mountain Train ride and of course Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum.


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Just got some pics of the backyard....if your room is in the building facing the backyard you can just ride around the end of the building and park on the grass in front of your room
 
#19 ·
Current rooming list; only 28 rooms still available at primary hotel. Hope some of these names are from the Styker forum.

BOHLER GARY
BURGESS HOWARD
BUTTERWORTH STEVEN
CUBELLIS RICK
CHILLYRAIDER( 2 ROOMS)
EDGER JAMES
KLINE KENT
GORDON CYNTHNA
HOYTH KEVIN
INGLE GARY
JONES BRIAN
KIMBROUGH DAWN
NORFIALD MICHAEL
RIPLEY ROGER
ROHR RON
RYAN DAN
SOOS MICHEAL
TAYLOR THOMAS
WEISZ CHAD
WILSON CHARLES
WOLFEMEYER JOHN
 
#24 ·
Here are some ride maps we've put together....there are some great rides around Maggie Valley

Cherahala Skyway Loop http://g.co/maps/65wu
Route: Hellbender, Tail of the Dragon, Cherahala Skyway & Hwy 74 Departure: @ 8am
Distance: approx. 245 miles Travel time: 8hrs Road type: twisties/sweepers/scenic
Stops: Fontana Dam, Deals Gap, Tellico Plains & scenic overlooks Road Captain: GaGator
Description: This route will satisfy most motorcycle enthusiast with a combination of twisties, sweepers and scenic views. After successfully completing the Hellbender and the Tail of the Dragon riders will continue on to Tellico Plains for lunch @ Town Square Café. Shortly after starting the Skyway riders will get to enjoy a short side trip through the Tellico River Gorge to Bald River Falls (19 mi loop) before returning to the Skyway. Riders will make stops at some of the higher elevation overlooks for the shutterbugs in the group.
After completing the Skyway in Robbinsville riders will take Hwy 74 along the Nantahala River returning to Maggie Valley.
*Riders will be able to top off @ Deals Gap, Tellico Plains & Cherokee.

Shiners Run: http://g.co/maps/25z7
Route: NC 209, US 25, TN 107, I-40 Distance: approx. 110 mi Travel time: 3.5 hrs.
Departure time: 8am Road type: Twisty Road Captain: Roadkill
Stops: Trust General Store - Trust NC, Iron Horse Station – Hot Springs NC
Description: Shiners Run is 33 miles of twisties from I-40 to Hot Springs with little traffic and big trucks are prohibited. Some riders have rated the Shiners Run higher than the Dragon and Snake. From Hot Springs US 25 N takes riders to TN 107 (Del Rio TN) continuing to Fines Creek NC, TN 107 consisting of numerous switch backs and twisties. From Fines Creek riders exit onto Fines Creek RD to I-40 to return to Maggie Valley.

Brevard Loop: http://g.co/maps/43pww
Distance: 108 mi Travel time: 3-4 hrs. Road type: twisty/sweepers Road Captain KewlRaider
Description: Hwy 276 takes riders past the Blue Ridge Parkway before making it’s decent toward Brevard. Riders wanting to cool off can stop @ Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls for a quick dip in the cool waters. From Brevard riders will continue on US- 64 to Hwy 215 running a gauntlet of twisties on their return trip to Maggie Valley.


Smoky Mountains Loop http://g.co/maps/v4f4
Distance: 174 miles Travel time: approx. 6hrs Road type: twisty, sweepers, scenic
Route: 441, Foothills Parkway, Tail of the Dragon, Hellbender
Stops: New Found Gap, Smoky Mountains Visitor Center, Deals Gap, Fontana Dam
Description: Riders will get to enjoy scenic views at New Found Gap (5046 ft.) as well as along the Foothills Parkway before being challenged by the Tail of the Dragon. After a brief stop at Deals Gap riders face the Hellbender before returning to tell their stories of how they slayed the Dragon.

Newfound Rd Scenic http://g.co/maps/zhb8
Distance: 82 mi Travel time: approx. 2.5 hrs. Road type: twisty/sweepers/scenic
Description: After a short ride to Trust NC and a quick visit to Trust General Store riders will proceed on Hwy 63 to Newfound Rd for a scenic ride back to Maggie Valley.
Bridal Veil Falls http://g.co/maps/zeeux
Distance: 160 mi Travel time: approx. 5hrs Road type: twisty
Description: After reaching Wayah Rd riders will enjoy a series of twisties before reaching US-64 E towards Bridal Veil Falls (Old 64 runs behind the falls). Riders will then head back to Ellijay Rd for some more twisties before returning to Maggie Valley.

Ten Tunnels http://g.co/maps/2ymux
Distance: 128 mi Travel time: 4-5 hrs. Road type: sweepers/scenic/twisty
Description: Hwy 151 starts out slow and easy with the last 4-5 miles turning into wicked curves and switchbacks. Once on the BRP riders will travel through the first of ten tunnels. Riders can make a short detour onto Hwy 215 to take on the challenges of Explorer Rd & Joe House Rd before returning back to the BRP and continuing to Maggie Valley. Riders will have multiple overlooks to enjoy from some of the higher elevations on the BRP http://www.virtualblueridge.com/parkway_tour/overlooks/00431b.asp
*When approaching tunnels riders should reduce speed to prevent loss of traction due to wet conditions inside tunnel.

Lake Toxaway http://g.co/maps/s337m
Distance: 122 mi Travel time: 3 -4 hrs. Road type: twisy/sweepers
Description: Riders will be challenged by the twisties of Hwy 215 as well as the views of Lake Toxaway as they travel US-281.
 
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