September 5 - 8, 2019 DGR Rally in Maggie Valley

[justjoe]

Which DS category should I use the Mighty K1300S?

[justjoe]

Plenty of time to go trade it in for a mighty GSA :-)

[EricM]

Which DS category should I use the Mighty K1300S?

Plenty of time to go trade it in for a mighty GSA :-)

[ZATO]

Which DS category should I use the Mighty K1300S?

[justjoe]

Hey Greg, dual sport riding is both on and off road. I mention thumpers and big bikes. For the most part these are the same roads in general where the thumpers will be taken places that I would not want to take a big bike.

The GS/A is an example of a big bike and the routes will be paved, hard pack and some gravel. My KTM 500EXC is an example of a thumper and would go on paved, hard pack, gravel, double track and single track. There will be more mud, loose, slippery surfaces, and water crossings for the thumper. Just to keep it interesting!

[justjoe]

Would Maggie Valley be the place to stay also for the DS rides?

Yes and yes. Dual sport rides will start out of the Creekside Lodge. We may, JUST MAY, depending on numbers of folks and what they are riding trailer to another location to start and stop. But, that isn't in the plans. We will have plenty of rides to make.

[EricM]

DS=dual sport

[ZATO]

What is DS riding, please define. Do I have to bring two bikes?

[EricM]

Would Maggie Valley be the place to stay also for the DS rides?

[justjoe]

Excellent! We (meaning my scout Bill Morgan) will have something cooking over the summer and ready to go for DS riders. One for big bikes and some other mess for thumpers!

[EricM]

I would be interested in the DS and rally weekend but find it a lot of work to do on the bike for the track day.

[MattB]

If you are interested in the DS riding, please speak up.

Speaking up

[cabnfvr]

Should have clarified, we're in for Creekside. See you all there!

[cabnfvr]

So this year is going to be a little different....

Now that there is food for thought !!!! We're in.

[justjoe]

So the plan. We begin the week off by doing a trackday at VIR. I am sure Matt will fill you in on any details that you may have in regards to this particular group and what to expect. My biggest concern now is whether I am going to take the GSA, the K12S or get a dedicated track bike. I'd hate to finally use the GSA-GP chipset that would finally make Matt shutup about the BDBEM, but we shall see.

That event happens Monday and Tuesday. Then we travel to Maggie Valley and from there launch a few days of dual sport riding. If you are interested in the DS riding, please speak up. Depending on attendance will depend on whether I launch out of the Creekside Lodge or camp along the way.

Thursday begins the arrivals for DGR. For anyone who has been to one you know. For anyone who hasn't been to the DGR, hold on to your hats. Last year we had a hurricane and it was still a great event. I will start posting pictures and please feel free to post any that you have as well.