Plans and Hopes
Some definite rides that we have planned:
April 20 Alan will lead a ride to the Angola Prison Rodeo. KSU at 7:am with a ETA of 10 PM so we can shop the crafts and exhibits, eat a Cajun lunch and goof off until the rodeo starts at 1:pm. This event is normally a sell out and the seats are assigned. You obviously do not have to ride with the group but if you want to go and sit together you must let Alan know so he can buy the tickets and you must pay him back. You will not be disappointed!!
April 26 and 27 ride to eat at Casey, IL to get a moonburger. Ride up on the 26th and eat dinner at Richard’s farm, 6:00 pm. On Sat the 27th ride about 10 miles to Moonshine to get a moonburger and then head home. The ride is about 550 miles.
May is for our Arkansas ride, date and Hotel to be determined, but will be made at our Feb meeting. Day 1 ride to Russelville AR to the hotel we decide on. Day 2 and 3 ride the great roads of your choice in the great state of Arkansas. Day 4 ride home. Check out the Arkansas Motorcycle tourers guide for ride ideas. Cindy has found a waterfall tour that you can use to plan a plan a day of riding the curvy roads and visiting 12 or so waterfalls. Again let the WEB be your friend.
NOTICE everyone has a different riding style and for this reason the only planned “ group rides” will be the ones you plan. You will need to contact a riding buddy. We will meet up for supper and then back at the hotel for some ride reports.
Here are some ideas and plans you can do.
Grand Bay National Estuarine Research reserve in Grand Bay, SW Mississippi. It is 18,000 acres of pine savannas salt marshes,bays and bayous. It has walking tails and is a very interesting place to visit.
Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham AL. A MUST DO in October every year.
Barber also has events all during the year, check their website.
Cruising the Coast is also in October.
Christmas Eve Bon Fire on the Levee, LaPlace, LA. Christmas Eve every year. Fantastic time.
BMWMOA Rally 2024 in Redmond, Oregon. Just a short 2,200 miles from MS.
December 1st Saturday every year Ride to Eldridge, AL to the charity event at Eldridge Children’s home. Thousands of bikers make it each year.
NOTICE THE LAST CHANCE RIDE 4-8-2024 read up and make plans!
Steve Harrison is an astronomy buff and gave us a heads up about a total solar eclipse on 4-8-24. Tommy chimed in and said that for some it could be their last chance. Then a voice from the back shouted make it the Last Chance Ride. It was born. Now in case you don’t know, a total solar eclipse means it goes dark!! Different regions of the world have certain areas that are best for viewing. Parts of Arkansas are best for us. Steve has this really nice electronic telescope and he is going to Greers Lake, AR and set up at Devil’s Fork recreation area. He has invited all of us to come view it with him. The best viewing time is about 9:00 am. I am planning to go but be forewarned GET YOUR HOTEL NOW, they are going fast.
There is a Web page named “Only in your State” that can be used as a guide for finding things to do.
Everyone is challenged to join the MOA so they will get the monthly magazine (it will come by e-mail unless you request a paper copy.) This publication has lots of great info including places to ride and things to do. BMWMOA link BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (bmwmoa.org)
Notice Alan said there are several MOA events in 2024 like a ride to Kerrville, TX in April 2024 (Twisted Sisters), with another MOA weekend getaway in April 2024 to Fontana Dam (Tail of the Dragon area)
There is a MOA April 6 Saturday RTE that also has an Eagle watching boat tour. (Laurissa and I did this in 2023 and it was good.)
The MTF The Motorcycle Tourer’s Forum (mctourer.com) also have their rides and events for 2024 posted. Places like Elkins, WV and Williamsport, PA.
We are planning another cookout this year probably in October that will be club sponsored.
Alan has some left over courthouse decal/stickers) and wants to get rid of them. This is how to get them. To get one just ride all 82 Mississippi counties in 1 year. To prove it just submit a photo of your bike with the county court house (must be able to read the county) in it. Obviously this is to give you ideas when you are trying to decide where to go on day ride.
The Mississippi Blues trail is another quest we are doing and we have stickers for these as well.
Dining Destinations
Great Rides
MS587 to Red Bluff
Great Parks
Natchez
Events and Stuff
July 12-15 Choctaw Indian Fair in Choctaw, MS
July 14-15 Watermelon Festival in Mize, MS
July 15 Delta Soule Picnic Festival in Greenville, MS
July 21-28 Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, MS
July 28-29 Natchez Food And Wine Festival in Natchez, MS
Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham AL. A MUST DO on October 7, 2023 (this is not a meeting day)
Cruising the Coast the week of Oct 1 through 8, 2023
Christmas Eve Bon Fire on the Levee, LaPlace, LA. Christmas Eve every year. Fantastic time.
yes, I need to arrange but.. here is more
July 12-15 Choctaw Indian Fair in Choctaw, MS
July 14-15 Watermelon Festival in Mize, MS
July 15 Delta Soule Picnic Festival in Greenville, MS
July 21-28 Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, MS
July 28-29 Natchez Food And Wine Festival in Natchez, MS
Is there a place on our web page for stuff like this?
One More:
Mighty Roots Music Festival -9/22 and 23/23 at Stovall Farms outside of Clarksdale, MS
10/1/23-10/8/23- Cruisin’ the Coast
10/7/23 Natchez Fall Pilgramage Tour
10/20-21/23 Natchez Balloon Festival
10/28/23 Magee Crazy Day Fall Festival, Magee, MS
10/28/23 Great Delta Bear Affair, Rolling Fork, MS