lawnchairboy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have tried, made it once, I was solo... I'll keep looking out for the meets. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Anyone have a destination and date in mind for June? Link to comment
UberXY Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Anyone have a destination and date in mind for June? How bout Charlottesville? Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Yeah, I'll keep looking out for the meets ... and will try to make them. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 After bumping this thread, I should note I am out of the area 20-29 June. Charlottesville or surrounding area sounds good to me. Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Me too ... I'm out 26-30 June. Charlottesville sounds wonderful to mee too. Any excuse to get towards mountains. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Charlottesville sounds good. Anyone have a favorite coffee spot out that way? Link to comment
jbr7t Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Maybe this place? mudhouse.com 213 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 984-6833. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Has anyone rode the stretch of 56 or 60 south east of 64/81? Edited May 27, 2014 by Blind Squirrel Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 paging tytass to the white courtesy phone... Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Has anyone rode the stretch of 56 or 60 south east of 64/81? SR 56 is one of my favorite roads in VA provided you're riding several days after any heavy rain storm (due to wash out from gravel drives that decscend to the road). When not gravelly, it's phenominal! I prefer the side to the east of the BRP because it has much less traffic and far fewer driveways. (I thank Neil Peart of Rush for the review that road got me riding it). US-60 is the major E/W truck traffic thoroughfare between US-460 and I-64. It's mostly 3 lane (2 lanes going up), so the downhill side can suck if you're behind a truck. The other E/W roads across the BRP in that region I recommend are south of there ... US 501 or US-501 to SR 130 (Thanks to Shawn ... Lone_RT_Rider for this one). N/S but still east of US-81 are few cool valley back roads (Borden Grant Trail, Forge Rd, etc.) that are nice connectors. Not the first to do so, but I stumbled upon these somewhat accidently and decided they were far superior to riding on I-81 (which I despise). N/S but to the East of the BRP is a great little road called Buffalo Springs Turnpike. Just to the north of that is Lowesville road. Not at all technical but very scenic connector. And a bit further south than US-501 is another E/w connector, SR 43 (which is the BRP for a while). To the east of this are some great back roads to bypass Lynchburg to the NW back towards US-501 ... and they are: Lankford Mill Rd (I think I remember as being paved), Old Cifax Rd, Coffee Rd (both definitely paved). Anyway, Scott, believe me that's enough to put together a number of great rides. The question is as always ... how much time do you have and/or how fast are you willing to ride? Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I rode over to Boone NC this last weekend to ride the Snake (421) and surrounding area. While nice, I am looking for roads that are closer to the house. It was 370 miles to get to and from the area. It's only a skosh over 200 to get to Buena Vista which looks like a gateway to some nice riding. We could always look at making the area a Coffee Club destination so we can have some fun coming to and going home from the event. Edited May 27, 2014 by Blind Squirrel Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 We could always look at making the area a Coffee Club destination so we can have some fun coming to and going home from the event. You won't hear any argument from me on that score! Link to comment
jbr7t Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Yea, I was out that way last week. Stayed at the KOA at Natural Bridge.A lot of great riding in that area as well as some fantastic photo opportunities. Also, some nice attractions- Natural Bridge, Foam Henge, Safari Park etc etc. For me it's a bit far for coffee. It's 3 hours 1 way. I can get the wife to agree to my coffee runs when I can be home mid afternoon to take over with the kiddos. We could always look at making the area a Coffee Club destination so we can have some fun coming to and going home from the event. You won't hear any argument from me on that score! Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 It is 200+ miles one way for us down here in the Hampton Roads area. Depending on the weekend, I would make the ride to the Coffee Club, meet for coffee, go ride some roads after meeting, stay the night in the area, get up the next morning and ride some more roads, then head home. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 What if we did this place in C-ville on June 14th. I know that's father's day weekend, would that mess up being able to attend? mudhouse.com 213 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 984-6833. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 What if we did this place in C-ville on June 14th. mudhouse.com 213 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 984-6833. Works for me. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 *BUMP* Is this date a go or no go? Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lets go for it! Saturday, June 14th 11am Mudhouse Coffee 213 W. Main St. Charlottesville, Va. 22902 (434) 984-6833 Comment if you're IN! I'll message you my cell number so we can get in touch enroute if necessary. Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hello BMWST world! Been too long! James, thanks for the nudge. I'm coming back from a week in PHIL for work, but going to try to make it to CC on the 14th. Hope to meet some new folks and renew some old friendships Cheers, Kirsten (aka, IBA #404, Hey Ranger, and a bunch of others) Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Fantastic Kirsten. Hope to see you there. These meet ups are kind of hit or miss. We've had 10 people show up and we've had 1 person show up. Gotta love those real world responsibilities. But no matter how many show up, it's always a good ride and a cup of joe, so a win for a good way to spend a few hours. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Barring rain, I will be there. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 rain just cleans your stitch' Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Fantastic Kirsten. Hope to see you there. These meet ups are kind of hit or miss. We've had 10 people show up and we've had 1 person show up. Gotta love those real world responsibilities. But no matter how many show up, it's always a good ride and a cup of joe, so a win for a good way to spend a few hours. Terri and I are hoping to make it. Rain would probably make Terri cancel. me? Well it depends on classwork, of course. But we're really hoping to make it. Hi Kirsten! Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 This is looking like it will be a good group! Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Unfortunately ... We're out. Between school work and a few other issues competing for my time this weekend and, well ... I just can't make it. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looks like great riding weather for Saturday. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I am going to plug a route into my Garmin tonight. Link to comment
Fathom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Doing the Loyal Goodson thing this weekend; will have to miss this one. Sounds like a blast, though; have a double-shot for me. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Weather is still looking fantastic for tomorrow! Will drink an extra shot of espresso for those that had to bail and act like responsible adults...Craig! Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm planning to leave Fredericksburg about 8am. Mapped out a nice route that should take me about 3 hours to get to C'ville. All back roads except a short spot on Rt 1 and then a short spot on 250. Looking forward to a enjoyable ride. I'm also going to be writing an article about this ride/coffee shop for Backroads Magazine. I'm pitching a new regular article to them which I think I'm going to title something like Coffee Stop or Java Road (if anyone has a catchy name i'm open for suggestions) I just thought it would be fun to write a little about the different coffee shops we visit. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My plan is to head out at 6:30 in the morning, stop for breakfast, then mosey my way up there. Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Going to head out a bit later then you all and superslab it to F'burg before heading out Rt. 3 and getting to the nicer routes. See you all soon - reviews sound like it's going to be crowded! Cheers, Kirsten Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Safe riding everyone. I'll check the forum here first thing in the morning before I get on the road. If you need me after about 7:45 I'll have my cell phone hooked up through my Sena. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Getting ready to head out. See you all soon! Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Great meeting of the minds at Mudhouse coffee. I'd definitely recommend trying them out if you come to charlottesville. I had the Mudcup (2 shots espresso topped off with drip coffee) and blueberry muffin. Both were terrific. According to ktsridin the Wicked Good Bran Muffin actually was wicked good. Good coffee and conversation. Until next time. Yea, we are much better looking in person. The camera doesn't do us justice. Be sure and zoom in on the barista's face...she may of thought I was an alien space invader. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Home safe and sound. Great seeing everyone again! Can hardly wait for the next gathering. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 There was a request for Williamsburg area this morning. I'm thinking July might be at Aromas in Colonial Williamsburg. I'll try to work out a date and get it posted up soon. Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Great to reconnect and meet some new folks too! And yes, the muffin with wicked good! I had the Mud Cup too - it had a nice kick! Hope to make the next gathering in July (or when ever Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm thinking the "Alien in the Coffee Shop" might have to become a regular thing. Maybe next time we can get a group alien shot. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Our Next Meeting: Saturday July 12, 2014 11AM Aroma's Coffee Shop 431 Prince George St. Williamsburg, Va. www.aromasworld.com Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'm not going to jinx myself and sign-up and then have to cancel. I'm just going to try to make it. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 The Mrs. and I are IN! Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 No guarantee, but hope to join you all again next month Cheers, Kirsten Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now