XS East 14

[DAVINCI]

Not to throw a kink in things, but just looked on Priceline, and for the same room at the same place for the same dates is $220.86 inc taxes, and it's cancellable up to the 23rd.

Might talk to that sweet lady on the phone and see if she'll match that? $32 is $32.

Sure, Tod, but that's with some other group.

[trbig]

Sure, Tod, but that's with some other group.

I have no idea what you're even saying here? If you go to Priceline and put in that town and those dates, that hotel came up for that price for those beds.

[DAVINCI]

Ok tried to make a joke that fell flat. Won't be the last time.

Maybe Marty can discuss with Helen?

[trbig]

OK.. Sorry. Didn't hear the rim shot on the drum.

[GLoweVA]

For anyone traveling from and to the Northeast who may want to ride along, here is my route:

Thurs 5/22 - NYC to Norfolk, VA via Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Always wanted to run that causeway on a bike.

Fri 5/23 - West through Roanoke to pickup my GF who is on a rendezvous route via Amtrak. Then to Summersville, E.T.A. 7-7:30

I'm not sure about my route here from Va Beach/Norfolk, but I might ride with you west.
If not, at least I can maybe meet up for dinner on thursday night if you want.

[MartyA]

Ok tried to make a joke that fell flat. Won't be the last time.

Maybe Marty can discuss with Helen?

Yeah I discussed cheaper rates with Helen. If you call individually you can always get a better price. If there were only a few of us I would have recommended we call this early and get that discount rate. But if we want to guarantee a block of rooms for all of us we get a "group rate" which is a slightly higher price. They expect to spend a few minutes extra accommodating us as a group and so they take a little bit bigger cut, and they have to manage the reservations from other patrons so they can keep us somewhat together for that weekend. Also they guarantee the rooms are held until a couple of weeks before the rally, so they could be turning patrons away so we can have rooms.

I mentioned my service which has in the past gotten me a discounted rate, this year at the Baymont their price for our group is over $310 for the three nights, so I actually got a better group rate than my group rate service offered.

As I mentioned also, there are a few motels there in Summersville, some are cheaper (the Econo Lodge is $51.00 before taxes, has 3 tables for their "continental breakfast.") The Baymont had better reviews, and there are a couple of restaurants adjacent or within short walking distance (just in case of, well, you know) and a somewhat secluded parking lot where we could hang out.

Feel free to take another motel at a cheaper rate, or camp nearby (I don't camp any more) we don't mind and we will still allow you into the group...

You guys should post when you make reservations wherever you go, as soon as you can, so I have a count for lunches and dinners.


Now I have to work on routes.

[MaximPhil]

For anyone traveling from and to the Northeast who may want to ride along, here is my route:

Thurs 5/22 - NYC to Norfolk, VA via Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Always wanted to run that causeway on a bike.

Fri 5/23 - West through Roanoke to pickup my GF who is on a rendezvous route via Amtrak. Then to Summersville, E.T.A. 7-7:30

Sat / Sun Ride, Eat, Drink, Repeat. Take home Best non-XS award

Mon 5/26 North 300 mi to Gettysburg.

Tues 5/27 Touring Gettysburg museums & battlefields.

Wed 5/28 East 200 mi to NYC

Hi Randy that sounds like a great route. I do want to travel the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel but it is no where near my route to WV
Starting to sound like an Arrogant Bastards Reunion so I better get booking. Looking forward to seeing you again even if you are riding the "comfy couch"
Phil

[xsivebiker]

Greg, may we just camp at your house? I think there's plenty of room.

If your interested, I have a 30 ft. camper sitting in my yard ready to "power up". It sleeps six easily with five separate beds.
The biggest draw back would be that it has no sewage containment tank, one would have to come in the house to do a #2! lol
Greg C.
'93 KLX 650-C
'86 GL-1200 Aspencade

[DAVINCI]

Yeah I discussed cheaper rates with Helen. If you call individually you can always get a better price. If there were only a few of us I would have recommended we call this early and get that discount rate. But if we want to guarantee a block of rooms for all of us we get a "group rate" which is a slightly higher price. They expect to spend a few minutes extra accommodating us as a group and so they take a little bit bigger cut, and they have to manage the reservations from other patrons so they can keep us somewhat together for that weekend. Also they guarantee the rooms are held until a couple of weeks before the rally, so they could be turning patrons away so we can have rooms.

I mentioned my service which has in the past gotten me a discounted rate, this year at the Baymont their price for our group is over $310 for the three nights, so I actually got a better group rate than my group rate service offered.

As I mentioned also, there are a few motels there in Summersville, some are cheaper (the Econo Lodge is $51.00 before taxes, has 3 tables for their "continental breakfast.") The Baymont had better reviews, and there are a couple of restaurants adjacent or within short walking distance (just in case of, well, you know) and a somewhat secluded parking lot where we could hang out.

Feel free to take another motel at a cheaper rate, or camp nearby (I don't camp any more) we don't mind and we will still allow you into the group...

You guys should post when you make reservations wherever you go, as soon as you can, so I have a count for lunches and dinners.


Now I have to work on routes.

I encountered something unexpected at the Colonial in Vermont this August, when we all XS'ers went there, they gave us a discount for a group. The management changed and they don't do group rates at all anymore. But it is still the best place in the area, so me and 10 of us booked anyway.

[madmax-im]

I encountered something unexpected at the Colonial in Vermont this August, when we all XS'ers went there, they gave us a discount for a group. The management changed and they don't do group rates at all anymore. But it is still the best place in the area, so me and 10 of us booked anyway.

I recall the Colonial was a very nice place...that whole rally is stil my favorite one to date...

[jjz28]

Man, I cant believe you chose Summersville!!!!!! That is where I grew up. It is 20 miles from where I live now. 2 missed rallys and now I have one in my backyard.. You guys will not be disappointed. If anyone needs help with roads, I know them all. you can go from Summersville to hawknest to new river gorge. scenic highway. The governors site actually has a motorcycle riding route posted on the site for all the good riding roads. cant wait to meet you guys. Just to let everyone know, there are awesome campgrounds at the Summersville lake too. It think they are $18 a night for a power site.

[jetmechmarty]

Well, Jeff. We've been here before, but there're probably only you and Greg that know it so well. I'm sure MartyA could use some help. These rallies don't put themselves together! Chop chop!

[jjz28]

I need to get ahold of greg, I haven't talked to him in a long time, he is a cool guy. We have went on a couple of rides when I first got the xs1100 and it wasn't running right either time. I have been riding every day I can. We had snow this week so there is cinders all over the road so now more fast accelerations. I live about 4 miles from the new river gorge which is in Fayetteville "worlds coolest small town". I am sure we will come this way from Summersville as this direction is where all the good roads are and you can always make loops back to Summersville and stay off 19 wich is 4 lane (2 on each side). I really cant wait to meet you guys. Another cool thing is me and greg will have plenty of tools near by.

[MartyA]

Thanks for the scouting offer, Jeff. Greg (some of us call him "Scout" for past efforts) and I have already exchanged like 30 emails. I will have questions for you also. Send me a P/M with your email addy.

[madbiker]

I got Rochelle an I booked. So looks another race around the mountians.
Ralph