Post by chuckqdini on May 1, 2007 9:14:06 GMT -5
I heard about this ride from a riding buddy in Ft. Worth who couldn't make it due to an injury. I'm so glad I came! Rode my '93 KLR from Arkansas to the event and was impressed with the organization and the way the event was run. Many thanks to Richard, Uncle and everyone involved! I will be back next year with possibly on a Ural and a '72 Yamahammer 360 Enduro for the "sidecar" and "vintage" rides.
Two minor suggestions for next year:
1) Roll charts with distances and turn to turn instructions available to download. This would take most of the "adventure" out of the ride routes. It would require pre-riding all the routes and recording information. I'll volunteer to help log a few routes if needed.
2) Have the rally headquarters at a campground to encourage camping. This would keep the majority of traffic out of town and help establish a closer camaraderie between participants. Nothing like a campfire at the end of a good dual-sport day.
My favorite rider was the woman who had just graduated a MSF training course only three weeks ago and rode her Honda 250cc Nighthawk all over the back dirt roads. The epitome of the dual-sport spirit! Ya don't need no fancy smancy BMW/KTM to enjoy dirt.... a large tip of the helmet to you Nighthawk lady!
Many thanks to "Uncle" for inspiring dual sport riding in others...let's all pass this along to our non-dirt riding friends!
Thanks again everyone and ride like your life depends on it!
Chuck Chiodini
Heber Springs, Arkansas
chiodinc@hotmail.com
PS: If ya'll are in my area (70 miles North of Little Rock) give me a shout and let me show you some Arkansas dual-sport roads with no fences or bump gates. We have BBQ here too......... Best time to ride Arkansas is late October when the trees change color.
Two minor suggestions for next year:
1) Roll charts with distances and turn to turn instructions available to download. This would take most of the "adventure" out of the ride routes. It would require pre-riding all the routes and recording information. I'll volunteer to help log a few routes if needed.
2) Have the rally headquarters at a campground to encourage camping. This would keep the majority of traffic out of town and help establish a closer camaraderie between participants. Nothing like a campfire at the end of a good dual-sport day.
My favorite rider was the woman who had just graduated a MSF training course only three weeks ago and rode her Honda 250cc Nighthawk all over the back dirt roads. The epitome of the dual-sport spirit! Ya don't need no fancy smancy BMW/KTM to enjoy dirt.... a large tip of the helmet to you Nighthawk lady!
Many thanks to "Uncle" for inspiring dual sport riding in others...let's all pass this along to our non-dirt riding friends!
Thanks again everyone and ride like your life depends on it!
Chuck Chiodini
Heber Springs, Arkansas
chiodinc@hotmail.com
PS: If ya'll are in my area (70 miles North of Little Rock) give me a shout and let me show you some Arkansas dual-sport roads with no fences or bump gates. We have BBQ here too......... Best time to ride Arkansas is late October when the trees change color.
