A listing of motorcycle events in Western North Carolina is below, in chronological order. Regularily scheduled events (such as Bike Nights or monthly dinners) are listed at the bottom.
Please note that some events require registration and pre-payment, so check the dates.
WHAT: Buell at the Gap IV
WHERE: Deals Gap, NC - Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort
WHEN: April 14 - 17
COST: see thread for organization
RIDING TYPE: Street!
THREAD: http://www.buelletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?16646-Dragon-IV
WHAT: ASHEVILLE BIKE FEST AND BLUE RIDGE RUN
WHERE: Asheville, NC - Ag Center
WHEN: May 12-15
COST: $5/day or $10/for four-day event
INFO: Street and dual sport. At the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center near the Asheville airport. Motorcycle demo rides, poker run, stunt show, BBQ, live music and more. 9am to 7pm. For more information, log on to www.ashevillebikefest.com
WHAT: Thunder in the Smokies - Spring Rally
WHERE: Maggie Valley - Festival Grounds
WHEN: May 13 - 15
COST: $17 for weekend pass. See website for information and costs.
RIDING TYPE: Street
WEBSITE: http://www.handlebarcorral.com/Upcoming%20Events.htm
WHAT: 10th ANNUAL ADV EASTERN RENDEZVOUS (A PARTY BOSS™ PRODUCTION)
WHERE: Laurel Springs, NC - Freebornes Eatery, Station's Inn, and Wild Woodys Campground http://www.freebornes.com/ http://www.stationsinn.com/
WHEN: May 18-22
COST: $55 or $58 using PayPal (meals, malt beverages and maybe some live music, etc. included) - Due by April 15. Check out the thread below for all the good stuff.
RIDING TYPE: everything from paved twisties to barely passable singletrack. Multiple routes each day over various terrain. Some routes are repli-racer friendly, others are for dual-sport and "dirtier"... About 200 bikes
THREAD: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=599522
WHAT: Louisville Sportbikes at the Gap (Second Annual)
WHERE: Robbinsville, NC - Two Wheel Inn
WHEN: June 10 - 13
COST: see thread for information - responsible for reserving accomodations
RIDING TYPE: Street!
THREAD: http://www.louisville-sportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/18036-2ND-ANNUAL-LSB-DEALS-GAP-TRIP
WHAT: KawaNOW National Rally (Kawasaki Nomad Owners Worldwide)
WHERE: Maggie Valley, NC - The Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center
WHEN: June 14 - 16
COST: see website for organization
RIDING TYPE: Street
THREAD: http://www.kawanow.org/nationalrally2011.htm
WHAT: Honda Fury Rally at the Gap
WHERE: Deals Gap, NC
WHEN: June 24 - 25
COST: see thread for organization and accomodations
RIDING TYPE: Street
THREAD: http://www.furyforums.com/forum/honda-fury-general-discussion/5743-fury-rally-inquiry.html
WHAT: Ninja 250 Rally at the Gap
WHERE: Deals Gap, NC - Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort
WHEN: August 4 - 7
COST: see thread for organization
RIDING TYPE: Street!
THREAD: http://www.ninja250forum.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=3346.0
WHAT: Thunder in the Smokies - Fall Rally
WHERE: Maggie Valley - Festival Grounds
WHEN: September 9 - 11
COST: $17 for weekend pass. See website for information and costs.
RIDING TYPE: Street
WEBSITE: http://www.handlebarcorral.com/Upcoming%20Events.htm
<--- A listing of 2010 motorcycle events in Western North Carolina can be found over there on the left.
Regularly scheduled events
MR Motorcycle's Bike Night. Asheville, NC during the summer months. First Friday night of the month, 6pm-8pm. Prizes, music, food & fun. Free "Rock Girl" signed calendars. Free air pressure check. Come and meet some new friends and riding buddies. Family oriented. Cornhole! Up to 200 bikes of all types in attendance.
ADV RIDER Asheville/WNC Dinner. Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00. Location varies - Wedge brewery, Papas and Beer, Luellas, etc. Check thread www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php Usually 10 to 25 bikes, mostly dual sports but it doesn't matter.
Wednesdays at the Wedge Brewery in Asheville are a pretty standing meet for ADV Riders as well as others - "Wedgesday".
Sonic Bike Nights. I think every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00. The Sonics in Hendersonville and West Asheville (Patton Avenue) are confirmed. Don't know about others in WNC. Will stop by one and report back. Music and prizes.
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