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bygdawg

02-21-2007, 09:13 AM

Anyone up for BamaSTOC? I was thinking something along these lines:

Timeframe: March 9th until March 17th.

Where: http://www.barbermotorsports.com/

http://www.barbermotorsports.com/barber-vintage-motorsportspark-museum.php

http://www.barbermuseum.org/

Of course, this is going on in April:

https://www.southtix.com/ama-superbike-tickets.html

There are a lot of good campgrounds and hotels in and around the area.

motomac

02-27-2007, 08:59 AM

Gosh, lots of looks and no responses!!! I personally have to catch my breath now that I'm home from DesertSToc, but I will keep it in mind.

HankSTer

02-27-2007, 09:34 AM

I'd be interested. Not certain I can make it but have been intending to get to Barber for awhile now.

I'll be watching the thread, Regards,

bygdawg

02-27-2007, 10:27 AM

Maybe this will help entice some:

http://www.29dreams.com/

HankSTer

02-27-2007, 03:22 PM

Maybe this will help entice some:

http://www.29dreams.com/

Hmmmm me likey :)

I luv the camping thing, even though I've not done it too much yet. The outdoors, clear (hopefully) skies, fresh air, cheap, and oh yeah did I say cheap? ;)

Hope I can make it,

jahoobob

02-27-2007, 03:47 PM

Can't do it with Daytona on the 9th & 10th and then Barber soon after.

bygdawg

02-27-2007, 05:36 PM

You'd be right beside Barber. ;)

bygdawg

08-22-2007, 06:47 PM

BamaSToc roster:

1. bygdawg
2. Your Name Here
3. Your Name Here
4. Your Name Here
5. Your Name Here
6. Your Name Here
7. Your Name Here
8. Your Name Here
9. Your Name Here
10. Your Name Here

Date: Tentative

Location: Somewhere in North Alabama

:hotpepper :hat1:

ChipSTer

08-22-2007, 09:19 PM

Lets get mellow to add this as an event...
:cool:

Lou65

08-23-2007, 01:39 AM

I am in ...since I live here.....

I think it should be at 29 Dreams.

lesjohns

08-23-2007, 06:16 AM

I'm in if at all possible, just need to know the time and place....

Mellow

08-23-2007, 06:59 AM

Once you guys pic a date.. I'll add it...

bygdawg

08-23-2007, 08:29 AM

I vote for September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. That will be the Labor Day Holiday weekend.

STeve1300

08-23-2007, 09:44 AM

I vote for September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. That will be the Labor Day Holiday weekend.

I could make that.... March has too much snow

bygdawg

08-23-2007, 10:01 AM

As an added bonus, it should be cooler here in the South around that time. By the way, I hope you aren't being affected by all of that flooding around Fox River.

lesjohns

08-23-2007, 08:34 PM

Could make the 1st and part of the 2nd have class in hotlanta Sunday through Saturday that week. Just have to pack an extra change of clothes...
Since it is 8 days from now, will need to make some quick plans...

bygdawg

08-23-2007, 08:40 PM

Well...That was just a suggestion. I thought it'd be a long weekend. I haven't heard a lot of response. I guess we'll find out how serious everyone is when we start putting the feet to the fire on a date.

sandman

08-23-2007, 08:45 PM

Labor Day is already booked for me.

Gordon

STeve1300

08-23-2007, 09:19 PM

Labor Day is already booked for me.

Gordon

ah...... oops.....ahem,,,,, I was assuming this was for next year.... Sorry Jay, I need a little more lead time. :(

bygdawg

08-23-2007, 10:43 PM

O.K. Guys...What's doable? You need a year of lead time? How slow is that red bike? :o:

STeve1300

08-24-2007, 09:35 AM

O.K. Guys...What's doable? You need a year of lead time? How slow is that red bike? :o:

***A local "RTE"... sometimes a moments notice...
***A week off from work after all vacation is already scheduled.... slight problem.
*** Please note... In my case the driver is wayyyy slower than the bike

bygdawg

08-24-2007, 11:15 AM

LOL...I hear ya. We could plan something for next year as well, but I'd like to do a meet sometime this year. I'd say we need to have it before October ends. Anyone want to jump in here, or is the Labor Day weekend good for everyone?

ChipSTer

08-24-2007, 10:03 PM

Labor Day = Bad... Especially for us 'family' guys... I only get so many 'kitchen passes'.... And Labor Day is a BIG family day for us... I'm wishing for the last weekend in September... (or into the first part of October) :D
:cool:

lesjohns

08-25-2007, 06:03 AM

I have a few scattered weekends reasonably free. Would have to get it on the calendar ASAP to try to make it. Since I ride all year, I would just bundle up if it is cooler. Anything in the middle of the state will have to deal with football traffic this fall. Let me know and I will try to work it in.

ChipSTer

08-25-2007, 08:44 AM

Since I've been riding in the 100+ degree weather we've been having, I'll probably look like 'nan-nook of the north' if the temp drops below 85!!!! :D
:cool:

Lou65

08-25-2007, 11:10 AM

HOLD EVERYTHING! ....or, well at least slow down.

29 Dreams in Vandiver, 30 miles S of Bham is closed
to camping...just talked with the owner and he said
the cabin/camping thing was his worse problem and
has closed it. It is a fun, nice place convenient to some
good rides and we can still go there to meet, greet
and eat.....

I am sure we can find a substitute but, right now I don't
know what it is.

I say we have a get together soon and then plan something
for Spring also to accomodate people who need to plan...

ChipSTer

08-25-2007, 11:51 AM

May I suggest Cheaha Mountain State Park...??? Or Oak Mountain State Park (that one is a little too close to town for my taste)...
:cool:

sandman

08-25-2007, 01:00 PM

Oak Mountain will keep us close to Barber Museum, but Mt. Cheaha provides a scenic ride up the mountain.

How about 3rd weekend in October?

Gordon

ChipSTer

08-25-2007, 02:31 PM

True... It is farther to Cheaha.... But isn't it about doing some riding? And it is under 2 hours... And not nearly as crowded...
:cool:

lesjohns

08-25-2007, 08:56 PM

how about some place around pell city. There are quite a few nice rides in the area. If it is in the spring before school is out the lodging should be reasonable and within an hour of barber and Cheaha. We have ridden that area a couple of times and some real nice twisties. I would look forward to a chance to map out some routes in the area for the fun of the ride.

sandman

08-25-2007, 09:32 PM

I'm with you, Chip, Cheaha is a much better experience than Oak Mountain. With the recently converted picnic area into primitive campsites it would make for a great rally point. There is a pavilion just up the hill from the campsites that would be ideal.

I mentioned Oak Mountain for those that were interested in being closer to Barber. Oak Mountain campsites are separated more than Cheaha which makes it harder to gather for campfires...etc.

Gordon

bygdawg

08-26-2007, 12:09 PM

This might be another option:
http://www.bearcreeklakes.com/camping.html

http://www.usr.sonet.net/usr/stan/camping.htm

Williams Hollow offers excellent camping sites as well as a bath house for him and her. The surrounding area provides some nice riding along the water, and there's plenty of food spots available and cabins at Horseshoe Bend just up the creek a ways. But from what I gather, most want to camp, so that wouldn't be an issue. I'd say the first weekend in October or last weekend in September would be doable.

About 2 hours from Birmingham.

TNST_Rider

08-26-2007, 04:37 PM

Well, as much as I always wanted to, I have yet to have the real opportunity to attend a *STOC event. This is looking interesting to me and late Sept - early Oct is sounding encouraging.

Keep talking this up a tad - when things settle on the where's and when's of it all, post it clear. I may try to get in on this one (finally...) and I have wanted to go to Barber for a long time now!

Now, to keep working -ever so gently- on the pass for Taos...

:lucky: :lucky:

Biker George

08-26-2007, 05:06 PM

I'm a "definite maybe"...depending on the date(s).

...just got back from a 2-week ride and will be away for Labor Day as well, so I need some cushion time before taking off for another weekend. Late Sept/early Oct may work though.

I like the idea of seeing the Barber museum.

Regards,

-Geo

bygdawg

08-26-2007, 05:45 PM

We need to set this up as a poll. Those in favor of the last weekend in September say Aye. Those in favor of the first weekend October say Aye.

I say last weekend in September.

dduelin

08-26-2007, 07:08 PM

I was planning to ride to Barber for Vintage Days which will be the third weekend in October. That Friday is the 19th. I have never been to Barber and am looking forward to a weekend of riding and vintage races. Camping is still available at the track facilities. I was planning on riding the airhead but could still end up on the ST that weekend.

sandman

08-27-2007, 06:45 AM

We need to set this up as a poll. Those in favor of the last weekend in September say Aye. Those in favor of the first weekend October say Aye.

I say last weekend in September.

I'd prefer 1st weekend in October but I'm easy. It's time to firm up the date and location for guys that have to travel a ways to get here.

I've camped at the Barber Motorsports Park campground and it's primitive (read muddy) with portapotties for the masses at $20. a night. The bathhouse was nice but you need tickets and a pass to get a bath. They also didn't allow you to stay Sunday night after the event's over.

Gordon

Lou65

08-27-2007, 06:50 AM

I'm in, I'm in, I'm in, just tell me when.

bygdawg

08-27-2007, 09:39 AM

First weekend in October or the 20th and 21st of October is fine with me. I can go either way. What works best for you guys? I wouldn't mind catching some of the vintage action at Barber myself.

dduelin

08-27-2007, 10:49 AM

I'd prefer 1st weekend in October but I'm easy. It's time to firm up the date and location for guys that have to travel a ways to get here.

I've camped at the Barber Motorsports Park campground and it's primitive (read muddy) with portapotties for the masses at $20. a night. The bathhouse was nice but you need tickets and a pass to get a bath. They also didn't allow you to stay Sunday night after the event's over.

Gordon

Gordon,

That's good to know about camping (or not) at the track. Do you have some leads on campsites in the area of Barber I could contact? I saw the earlier references to Cheahea and Oak Mountain. I'm hoping to stay fairly close to the track and museum. It's just under 500 miles from my place to Leeds - for a three day weekend I don't want to ride much further than that. Thanks.

TNST_Rider

08-27-2007, 10:37 PM

I guess my opinion would be first weekend in Oct it my opinion can count...

motomac

08-28-2007, 04:49 AM

I have been watching this thread since its original start and we still don't have anything firmed up. I can make it the 1st weekend in Oct, but I also have an RTE scheduled in OH on that Sunday, so I would have to leave Saturday to make the breakfast at 1000 on Sunday. Get off the dime and make some plans down there!!!!!!!

sandman

08-28-2007, 06:28 AM

Gordon,

That's good to know about camping (or not) at the track. Do you have some leads on campsites in the area of Barber I could contact? I saw the earlier references to Cheahea and Oak Mountain. I'm hoping to stay fairly close to the track and museum. It's just under 500 miles from my place to Leeds - for a three day weekend I don't want to ride much further than that. Thanks.

The problem with Oak Mountain is the separation of the campsites makes it hard for the group to gather. But it is the closest to Barber Museum.

I've stayed at Tannehill State Park on the West side of Birmingham before and it would be a great site if they would let us use the group area I stayed in. Their restrooms are good and there is a pretty good restaurant in the park. Unfortunately, our group may be too small to use the group area. Barber Museum is on the East side of Birmingham about an hour away from Tannehill State Park.

I'll call Tannehill today and check out the date and information on group camping.

We need a count of how many of us are gonna make it to this thing.

Gordon

bygdawg

08-28-2007, 08:36 AM

http://www.bhamonline.com/areasights/oakmountain/

http://www.bcvb.org/ttd-attractions-detail.asp?ID=OAK

October 19th, 20th, and 21st.

sandman

08-28-2007, 01:51 PM

http://www.bhamonline.com/areasights/oakmountain/

http://www.bcvb.org/ttd-attractions-detail.asp?ID=OAK

October 19th, 20th, and 21st.

The "originator" bygdawg is back and he's put a firm date and location.

I'm in, what about you guys?

Gordon

motomac

08-28-2007, 02:12 PM

Of all the ways he could have gone, I'm there!!!!

GRN

08-28-2007, 02:21 PM

http://www.bhamonline.com/areasights/oakmountain/

http://www.bcvb.org/ttd-attractions-detail.asp?ID=OAK

October 19th, 20th, and 21st.

44 posts to get dates... ouch. I bet you won't do it that way again...;)

bygdawg

08-28-2007, 02:30 PM

I just got off the phone with the nice folks at Oak Mountain, and they said that they would be happy to put us together at the campsite. The primitive camping is $10.55 per night, and they have cabins available. However, the cabins are two miles away from the campsite. FYI: The cabins are $114 on the weekend.

BTW...If you want to reserve a spot for your tent, tell them your with the ST-owners group. Call them at 1-205-620-2527

sandman

08-29-2007, 06:09 AM

bygdawg

08-29-2007, 08:28 AM

dduelin

09-02-2007, 03:21 PM

As I was planning a trip to Barber that weekend I am glad to see it official. I'm in.

lesjohns

09-02-2007, 07:57 PM

there are some good roads of 280 S taking 65/459/280S and catch al 25 at harpersville going east and north about 15 minutes from Oak Mountain this will take you back into Leeds.
US231 is also a nice ride up to Oneonta from Pell City, then across 160 back to and across I65. Not North Carolina but a nice ride.
Would like to make it but may have family stuff getting the in way. Will not know until middle of September.
les

Lou65

09-02-2007, 08:15 PM

I will have have a half dozen good rides mapped out
for this area.....

Since I live here I will provide ice, beer (after riding hours) , fire wood and a meal or two...looking forward to seeing you
wild motorcycle freaks.....

hehehe

bobclift

09-02-2007, 09:00 PM

I'd like to come up to ride, meet others, go to the museum and to vintage days. I'm not big on camping. Any others know of a nearby (Oak Mountain or Barber) clean hotel. Anyone else interested in this? Bob

bygdawg

09-03-2007, 09:06 PM

Bob...I'm not much of a camper either, but I may be staying with family in B'ham during the night hours. I could be convinced to split a double room if it was close to the camp and cheap. I don't need much...just a bed, hot shower, AC/Heat and not too many roaches. :crackup

bobclift

09-07-2007, 07:27 PM

I'll take a look around. Last year I found a hotel that was near Barber and inexpensive. The pics were OK on line but who know what that would translate to on site. Maybe somebody local could recommend? Bob

bygdawg

09-07-2007, 08:45 PM

Yeah...I just love it when they put up pictures from their grand opening 10 to 15 years back and that was before the crack dealers moved in and the airport runway was put in 100 yards from the back pool which is now filled with dirt or too dangerous to swim in because of all the crack needles floating in the green water. :crackup

ChipSTer

09-07-2007, 09:12 PM

garry franklin

09-11-2007, 11:31 PM

I sent a PM to Mellow this morning about posting the dates. I can't say that I have much in the way of roads around Birmingham, but Hwy. 278 to Cullman is okay. Plus, one can see one of Alabama's oldest covered bridges while there.

Myself, Buzz and Jerald are going to be in Birmingham on the 21st maybe late on the 20th. sure would like to meet up with you guys. We are going to make the dragon loop then to Barber. I'll give you a call when we get close.
Garry

Lou65

09-12-2007, 04:46 AM

Chipster

I will be staying at home since I live so close....

Yes Cheaha makes a good 200 mile ride.

Some pleasant roads in Shelby cty S of Bham
47, 43, 39,331,34,25, 55

North to Oneonta/Blountsville also pretty....as previously
mentioned 278 from Double Springs to Cullman is a
possibility....

bygdawg

09-12-2007, 09:33 AM

Myself, Buzz and Jerald are going to be in Birmingham on the 21st maybe late on the 20th. sure would like to meet up with you guys. We are going to make the dragon loop then to Barber. I'll give you a call when we get close.
Garry

Sounds good Gary. Give me a shout at you close in on our area.

bygdawg

09-12-2007, 02:41 PM

So...How many guys do we have going to this event? Any interest in a BamaSToc t-shirt for the event? I'm sure we'd need at least 10 orders or more.

motomac

09-12-2007, 02:50 PM

I'm there!!!

bygdawg

09-12-2007, 07:51 PM

For the shirt or the event?

motomac

09-13-2007, 03:58 AM

I don't have room in my closets fro more shirts!!!!

dduelin

09-13-2007, 08:17 PM

I am thinking of staying at a campground in Alpine or at Oak Mountain. Mapquest puts it about 42 miles from the Alpine, GA campground to Barber by traveling Hwy 25. 25 and the connecting roads to Alpine looks like a road that I would like to ride back and forth - what is it really like?

Oak Mountain is 32 miles to Barber, 10 more miles if the road is good is OK by me, but I will be traveling 25 in the dark.

Should I just stay in Oak Mountain?

ChipSTer

09-13-2007, 09:45 PM

25 is a really nice ride... If you don't run into traffic... And 29 dreams is on 25...
:cool:

Chip J

09-18-2007, 05:18 AM

Hey guys. I'm just a "newb" in this forum, but have lived South of B'ham my entire life and have ridden the roads in this area for many years. My favorite riding roads are towards Cheaha State Park, via Childersburg, Grist Mill Road(Kymulga Mill mini-park with camping), Berney Station Rd, and continuing Eastward on great backroads(including Cemetery Mtn road, as it appears on a GPS and Adams Gap Road), & eventually to Cheaha State Park. These roads are definitely the ones with the lightest traffic, fewest stop lights/signs, and very scenic towards Cheaha Park. I would think that the out-of-area guys, attending BAMASTOC, would like to ride on these roads.

Chip J

09-18-2007, 06:52 AM

I am thinking of staying at a campground in Alpine or at Oak Mountain. ...

dduelin, that Alpine campground is probably the one I mentioned in my previous post, at Kymulga Mill, in Alpine- great riding roads in that area and I'd suggest taking backroads across Logan Martin Dam to Hwy 25 enroute to Barber from there. If you do stay in Alpine, we may be able to meet to ride or at least discuss a nice route for you to take to the Barber Motorsports Park. I live relatively near Alpine(about 25 miles), in Chelsea.

bygdawg

09-18-2007, 09:02 AM

Sounds good to me. I suggested 278 because it was the only road that I knew of in the area. However, I'll be happy for someone from that area to pick the roads and follow for a change. Having the faSTeST silver bike, it's so rare that I get to see what the back of other colored ST's look like. :crackup :hat1:

ChipSTer

09-18-2007, 09:32 PM

How about something like this (http://tinyurl.com/2ofqk7) for a lunch run to Cheaha State Park...??? :confused:
P.S. And then after lunch we could 'play' on the mountain until time to head back for dinner...
:cool:

dduelin

09-19-2007, 07:58 AM

I am getting excited, the Google map ride looked very nice. I have made campground reservations at Oak Mountain SP for Thursday and Friday night then I'll move to the LaQuinta Inn in BHM (Cahaba Falls area) for Saturday night.

I have plans for meeting BMWNEF friends for a Friday night dinner but other than that I'm open to riding on Friday and Saturday. Of course I want to go to Barber Friday and Saturday but probably not all day.