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July Ride Reports

July Lunch Pictures

Ride Reports and tall tales:

Dan started out by telling us about his 3,200 mile trip to the Rally in Doswell VA. Does anyone take the short and fast way to their destination? NO, so Dan started out going a few hundred miles west to AR to meet up with friend, and honorary member Bill. Then they headed out through Memphis only on back roads and on to the rally. When traveling with others you always share the planning even if it takes you to places you have been but others want to see. Same here, so Dan and Bill had a great time taking almost a week to get there. The temps were mild starting in the 70s and peaking in the mid to high 80s with just a few showers. Once at the rally Dan and Bill enjoyed glamping in a big dog tent. There are too many things to include but meeting other riders, a K-1600 house party and Fantastic Music were highlights of the rally.
Alan and Laurissa made a short 2,600 mile trip to the rally. Just like Dan all back roads TO the rally with the first night in Anniston, AL. The next day we headed out and using only a compass, a first for me, we made it to Cherokee, NC and then stayed the night at Little Switzerland, NC. Never getting lost but at times we did not know where we were. Some rain and fog made for a long day but once there it was a resort with nice views and food. Day 3 we slept late and toured Little Switzerland before heading back out on the Blue Ridge Parkway in very, very heavy fog. After about an hour the fog broke and we enjoyed some great riding to our destination of Roanoke, VA. Lots and lots of wildlife. Day 4 was a down day for washing clothes and a very good local ride that included The Back of the Dragon. The hotel was great and we even had an underground parking garage that had convenient steps to the hotel and the room just a few feet from there. GREAT hotel. Next up was to finish the 477 mile Blueridge Parkway then great roads to Fredericksburg, VA to visit Morton’s BMW dealership. Then to the rally site. We too were glamping and enjoyed the 50 degree nights and mild 85 degree days. The rally may have been the best yet and we enjoyed it a lot. After the rally we headed to KY for a night and then ½ way home on back roads and the rest on the slab for a 750 mile day. WE HAD A FANTASTIC TIME.
Billy Tate, Jack Lee and Billy’s brother made their annual motorcycle trip. The tradition is to ride to Harrison, AR and then spend 3 or 4 days riding the best of AR. Hwy 123 and many favorites but a new one that they discovered was Push Mountain. A great road that is a favorite of sport bikes so weekdays are the best time to ride this one. The trip came and went much too quick but was another one full of memories.
Tommy is up next with his tour of Ireland. For those interested the company is Lemon Rock tours. They have guided tours or you can do like Tommy and do a self guided tour. Either way they make the route with destinations and you follow the GPS but can also make detours as desired. Tommy and friend Drew, along with their wives took this over two week trip. The roads were paved but very narrow, 2 track sheep “trails”. The sites were fantastic with water falls and castles. 60 degree weather with great food, drink and the people made this one of Tommy’s favorites! Tommy sent out daily updates and the word heavenly came up several times.
It is now Bobby’s turn and he loves to show most of us up. This was an out west trip that was 8,000 miles in 18 days. Bobby went with Bryant and as expected hit twisted sisters on through AZ and a working copper mine, Phoenix, Then on to Death Valley, Crater Lake, Glacier National Park, and Bend, Oregon before heading home. Bobby said he was glad to make it back to good old Greenville, MS.

Ian now wanted a turn to tell of his trip to the rally. For the first time Ian rode the entire Natchez Trace Parkway. Like most he commented that the northern end was the best. On through Nashville with lots of detours. He rode the Cherohala Skyway and the Dragon. This was his first ride on the Dragon and it was busy. He then hit the Blue Ridge Parkway where he came up on a motorcycle accident with injuries. Ian was another camper at the rally and had a very, very good time.

New to me 1967 R27 So far, 10 mile ride in local area. That old style seat was comfortable!

June Ride Reports

Billy Tate and Jack Lee ride to Harrison AR.

Billy Tate Ride Report 07-2023

Tommy and Diane Smith go to Ireland (click on link!!!)

We will add to the report as they go. So far, 6 days of fun!

Added day 6. Final day of report

Tommy Ireland movie Tommy Ireland movie ( I guess you have to download it and play)

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Tommy Smith and his wife in Ireland 2023 day 6 (full story)

(Possibly the last installment )

May Ride reports

Ride Reports and tall tales:

Alan led a ragged group on the 2 day RTE to the Delta with lunch in Lake Village, AR then dinner at Doe’s Eat Place, a night out at Ground Zero and then crashing for the night at the Shack Up Inn. Dan gave his thoughts on the ride and there is also a report on the web page.
Alan and Laurissa took a weekend ride to Oxford for a concert and had a good time.
Bobby Brooks and Bryant Herring took a ride to Mussel Shoals and all sorts of places but had to cut it shorter than planned. They also plan on a ride to Harrison, AR next week.
Dan, Richard, Bobby, Alan and Laurissa took a night ride to Vicksburg for a sunset dinner at 10 South overlooking the MS river. Very Nice!
Dan and Tommy made a ride to Nona’s for some pork chops, again.
Dan and Richard made a ride to eat at the Garden Patch in Forest.
Alan and Laurissa also made a ride to eat at the Garden Patch.
Tommy and Dianne attended a concert by Paul Thorne in Philadelphia, MS. One of his famous songs is about a “pimp and a preacher”. He is a must see if you get the opportunity.
Fletcher is planning a 7 day 1,200 mile off road duel sport ride in the next week.
For the complete stories and more, with photos read it on the web page.
And we need pictures of all the things you WITH THE BIKE IN THE PHOTO PLEASE.

April Ride reports

Two great articles form Alan and Laurissa’s rides. As always, click of the links

Tamale run and the Blues ride report
By Alan Henderson Wednesday and Thursday 4-12 and 13

Ta male run and the Blues 2023

Alan and Laurissa go eagle watching

Reelfoot lake RTE 2023

Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial

About 20 riders made the pilgrimage to the Crash Site.

There the group paid respects and learned more about what happened on that ill-fated day.

The Easley family spent time with us to talk about event and other information pertaining to the crash site and the band.

info@bmwridersofmississippi.org

Minutes all the wat to the bottom or on the Meetings tab

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Our Leaders 2023

Prez – Laurissa Henderson

V.P. – Bobby Brooks

Secretary – Alan Henderson

Treasurer – Dan Stubblefield

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Ride Reports and tall tales:

for March

Bobby spring 2023 spring 2023

Now this month David wants to brag on his new bass boat!!!
Bobby who is always doing something gave a report on his train ride. Bobby rode his bike to Longview TX to meet a friend and catch the Amtrack. From there they went to LA and then to Seattle. All was good until the weather changed their plans for them. From Seattle they were supposed to go to Chicago and then back to Longview BUT heavy snow stopped the trip. They were turned around and sent back the way they came. 9 days on a train in the snow turned into an unexpected adventure. Go to the web page for all the details and photos!!
Steve made his trip to Key West. Details on the web page.
Alan, Laurissa, Dan, Tommy and Jim made a RTE to the famous Nanna’s diner in Brandon. Don’t say it’s only 10 miles to Brandon because when riding with Dan there is no such thing as a short boring ride! Go to the Web Page.
Alan led todays lunch group about 18 miles south of McComb to the crash site of the Lynyrd Skynyrd airplane. Alan’s GPS loves to take real back roads complete with gravel covered bridges and pothole filled and cracked roads. We did make it. At the site there is a staffed area with volunteers and fans. They had a lot of stories to share about the band and of the crash. 20 of the band did survive and it was a somber but very nice memorial.
For the complete stories and more, with photos read it on the web page.
And we need pictures of all the things you WITH THE BIKE IN THE PHOTO PLEASE

February Ride Reports

Ride Reports and tall tales:

Shawn wants to Brag about her new Tucson SUV!!!!!!!!
Bobby loves to make us all dream and will have a full report on his cross country train ride.
Steve is also planning a trip to Key West.
David had a deer strike and is now in the market for a new bike.
Tommy Got a new Bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alan and Laurissa made a day trip to Yazoo City, the Ebenezer area and other places not on the map.
Alan, Laurissa and Dan made a day ride to Ellisville to scout out the French Quarter Grill for a possible meeting location. Fantastic food and riding but, they are not open on Saturdays. Bummer. Great riding non the less.
For the complete stories and more, with photos read it on the web page.
And we need pictures of all the things you WITH THE BIKE IN THE PHOTO PLEASE.

Bobby Brooks to Granada – Day Ride_ Bobby Brooks

Billy Tate and his R1150RT work

Have been working on the r1150rt for several months. Bought the bike with 20,000 miles on it and it was needing some TLC. Have done major cleanup and have been working on different parts of bike. The latest job has been on brakes. The picture below shows the brake fluid I got out of the master cylinders, brake lines and ABS pump. Fluid has never been changed and as you can see; it was nasty. If you don’t know what brake fluid looks like; it is clear. Brake pads were good and may have been replaced but felt like brake lines were probably bad. Replaced with Spiegler brake lines. Definitely a work in progress but has been fun. Thanks to Alan Henderson and Will Wicker for their input.

Key West… Do I have to say it?

January Ride Reports

Alan and Laurissa on their January 2023 ride (see link below)

Pensacola jan 2023 (click here)

Booby Brooks and Bryant’s First Ride of 2023 (see link below)

Read the Story here

Bobby Brooks First ride 2023

December Ride Reports

November Pictures and Ride Reports

Alan and Laurissa made trip to the Eldridge Children’s home.

Please take time to read about it here.

November 2022 Eldridge Childrens Home Ride

Ride Reports and tall tales:

Bobby made a ride to the Cape Girardeau MO to have his bike serviced. Many have stated that this is a great dealer.
Alan and Laurissa made a 2 day 3 state BBQ run to see who makes the best BBQ. Check the ROM web page for the ride report and the best BBQ results.
Richard and a friend made a great ride to the Smokies. They rode the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherohala Skyway, the Dragon and all other great roads in that part of the country
Billy loves to buy and tinker on bikes and his current project is a 04 1150 RT. He rides it then does a little more work on it on the way to perfection.
And we need pictures of all the things you WITH THE BIKE IN THE PHOTO PLEASE.

Meeting minutes below.

October 2022

Read about Laurissa and Alan’s run through BBQLand by clicking the link provided in the Rider stories reports further down

BBQ run promo

Ride Reports (for more pictures, go to Gallery)

October

BBQ Run promo CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

BBQ run promo

Ride Reports and tall tales:

The ride to the meeting was short but very nice.
What’s up!!!!!!!!! Not many rides this past month. HOWEVER, as always our man Bobby did make a great ride. Up the east coast to NY to Mount Washington, then Cape Hatteras, where he spent many hours waiting on the ferry, Moorehead and Boone NC. 3,000 miles in 10 days. BOBBY PLEASE SEND A RIDE REPORT TO STEVE!
Tommy made it to Nanna’s in Pearl for lunch and Richard and Dan made it to Meridian to Jean’s for some good eats.
And we need pictures of all the things you WITH THE BIKE IN THE PHOTO PLEASE.

September

Ride Reports and tall tales:

Ride to the meeting: The weather man said it was going to rain on us but it did not. However, because it was 180 miles or more the ride down was on main roads, it was enjoyable none the less. And the food was great.
Dan had the best ride of the month to Alpine TN with some friends for a week of fun. However, due to some sort of back hills code “what happens in Alpine stays in Alpine” so details of the event were classified. However, he did let it slip that he burned through a new set of tires.
The best lunch ride of the month was back roads to Forest to eat at the Garden Patch. Several rode their small trail bikes.
Bobby has many short excursions on his Honda 250. Looks like small bikes are taking over!
Ian loves to help with bicycle rides and races and this past month was a judge on a 3 day bicycle race.
Alan and Laurissa took a week long ride to Johnson City TN. They had a fantastic ride even though they were chased and caught by rain several times. Tons of twisty backroads that will put a smile on your face!
And we need pictures of all the things you WITH THE BIKE IN THE PHOTO PLEASE.

July Does anyone remember going to the Rally?

Ride Reports and tall tales: It has been asked that I do not get into too many details because we want members to write up their ride reports and send to Steve to put on the web page. However:

Bobby woke up one morning with a wild hair and made a run to Key West.
Just when you think you have heard it all Bobby came up with this wild story about hitting a coyote. Yea right! But he has a picture just the second before the hit and then another photo of the critter tumbling behind him. Then he had another of the teeth marks on the radiator shroud of his bike.
Dan said that he has been making several RTLs a week. (Ride To Lunch).
Billy and Jack took the motor home and bike to Harrison AR for a week and had a good time.
The rally was in Springfield Mo this year and many of our group made it.
Alan and Laurissa made a short 4,000 mile ride to the rally and then on to Moab Utah. They had a very good time and you will see a ride report on the web page soon.

October Reports

BBQ run promo

Aprill Reports

Almost Nashville Bobby Brooks click here to see the pictures as well.

Almost Nashville

Bryant’s and my excursion started Saturday April 9th at 7am with me leaving Greenville and Bryant from Alabama to meet in Eupora Ms .

Leaving Eupora to travel down a few not straight backroads through Mantee to the Natchez Trace .

Our intention was to ride the Trace to Nashville Tn after lunching at the Cracker Barrel in Tupelo .

A pleasant ride continued up past the Tennessee river to find the Trace closed up to US 72 .

We started the standard detour but after a look at the GPS to find there are some single lane roads in the area so … a detour from the detour to reconnect to the Trace above us72 and on to almost Nashville .

As the traffic thickened we opted for a south east route to find roads we haven’t seen .

The day ended in Tuscumbia Al. And it just happened the motel we chose was packed with two wheeled machines as the evening continued .

Sunday started at 7am with our trek to find more roads we haven’t seen to rejoin the Trace south.

After two rode closures , a section of gravel we decided to backtrack from and several wonderful one and two lane roads to find the Trace west of Verona .

Leaving the Trace at Mathiston with a short stop to recap events of the ride we separated to start home.

My ride continued with a very strong cross wind across the delta, I don’t know wind speed but did maintain a serious lean angle . Bryant said his ride to Alabama was nice but uneventful.

Bobby Brooks

February Reports

Booga Booga … Back Roads to Chattanooga ! by Dan Stubblefield

Click on the link below

Booga Booga – Back Roads to Chattanooga

Which Way?

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Rally Pics

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Steve’s Rally Ride 2021

Deveil’s Tower

Going to the Sun Road

RIDER REPORTS

Check out Alan and Laurissa’s Ride Report below

Alan and Laurissa go west in 2021-OUT WEST 2021

Tommy gave a ride report on his trip out west. Tommy gives us all ride ideas and this trip to Oregon with the wives flying in was a great example. He made it to Glacier National Park as well and at the last minute was able to get a pass to ride going to the sun highway. They had a great time.
Justin told about his weekend trip to Ground Zero. He had a good time and even had a room there. A few others made comments so be sure you put this on your list of places to go.
Dan told of his fantastic 3 week 7,000 mile trip out west. He and Bill even had to have new tires installed on the way back. They headed out to south Texas where they rode Big Bend, went to Hover Dam, Las Vegas, Death Valley. They road Pacific Coast Highway up to San Francesco and ate at Alice’s Restaurant. Also every day he would send out a ride report that included many great roads that they had been on. THANKS
Alan and Laurissa also made a trip out west. They started out at Galveston Beach, and road the Border to El Paso. From there they road great roads through AZ, NM, CO and WY. One day was spent riding a side x side On the Alpine loop and also made it to Coody WY for several days. On the way home they saw TONs of MS SATE fans with their happy faces on.
Paul rode in East TN and told of the good that time he had.
Fletcher made a duel sport and Jeep ride report that he took also out west in the black hills.
Steve Harrison made the trip to the rally but was not at the meeting to report. See below.

Steve’s Rally Trip Steve’s Rally Ride 2021