Post by renhack on Jun 12, 2010 11:23:38 GMT -5
East Meets West Ruckus Rally September 17 - 18
East: Us
West: You
Where: Ocean City Maryland
When: 9/17/2010 - 9/18/2010
What: Delmarva Bike Week (think Daytona or Myrtle Beach Bike week. Last Year had over 100 thousand riders - and 10 rucks!!!!)
Huh?: delmarvabikeweek.com
Over 3 months away and plenty of time to plan. We're gonna start taking a head count on this thing. Our goal is 50 rucks dammit!!! This means all you mid-atlantic riders need to step up.
Ride Info: We have a 100 mile loop that will take us through the coastline. All back roads that promise big smiles. We're working on sag wagon support but if your ruck is in questionable mechanical shape, please fix it! The ride will be well mapped out with meeting points along the way. Fast riders in one pack, and slow riders in another. Everyone is welcome.
Here is a direct link to the route on google maps. This ride is completely flat and very scenic. I guarantee no hills!
maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=101028259325519727765.000488d75b9ab6fb57186&ll=38.21013,-75.410156&spn=0.581608,1.171417&z=10&iwloc=000488d75feaa0aae4ae5
Overnight Storage: If you're uneasy about leaving your ruck parked overnight, I rent a contractor shop for an office. I have plenty of storage for 30 or so rucks inside and trailer parking outside. The storage meet will be in West Ocean City on friday night. Beer and BBQ for everyone who comes out. We can make this a swap meet as well if anyone is interested.
Getting Here
We know a lot of you dont have a way to transport your rucks. We need some volunteers who have hitches from points north, south and west of here. SIK_RUKUS has already agreed to attach the biggest trailer UHaul provides to his truck. This should allow him to transport as many as 12 rucks. He's willing to pick people up on the way within reason. Trailers are cheap. Everyone can pitch in on the rental. We need some more people to step up and help others get to this ride. Please post if you're able to help. Please post if you need a ride or have a ride.
Accommodations
Hotels are filling up fast for this weekend. I'll be putting together a list this weekend of recommended places to stay. If i list it here that means Its OC local approved.
Francis Scott Key - www.fskfamily.com
This is a drive up motel right in West Ocean City. 10% discount if you make your reservations online. They have 100 or so rooms left.
Park Place Hotel - www.ocparkplacehotel.com
Great place on the boardwalk. Most rooms have a view of the ocean. They are currently at 75% capacity for this weekend already.
Comfort Suites - www.comfortsuites.com - (410) 213-7171
This is in West Ocean City. Convenient to our ride and overnight storage. Its a chain. Expect the chain experience.
More added soon as I get availability.
If you're on TR we have more info there. totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=47647&p=763684#p763684
East: Us
West: You
Where: Ocean City Maryland
When: 9/17/2010 - 9/18/2010
What: Delmarva Bike Week (think Daytona or Myrtle Beach Bike week. Last Year had over 100 thousand riders - and 10 rucks!!!!)
Huh?: delmarvabikeweek.com
Over 3 months away and plenty of time to plan. We're gonna start taking a head count on this thing. Our goal is 50 rucks dammit!!! This means all you mid-atlantic riders need to step up.
Ride Info: We have a 100 mile loop that will take us through the coastline. All back roads that promise big smiles. We're working on sag wagon support but if your ruck is in questionable mechanical shape, please fix it! The ride will be well mapped out with meeting points along the way. Fast riders in one pack, and slow riders in another. Everyone is welcome.
Here is a direct link to the route on google maps. This ride is completely flat and very scenic. I guarantee no hills!
maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=101028259325519727765.000488d75b9ab6fb57186&ll=38.21013,-75.410156&spn=0.581608,1.171417&z=10&iwloc=000488d75feaa0aae4ae5
Overnight Storage: If you're uneasy about leaving your ruck parked overnight, I rent a contractor shop for an office. I have plenty of storage for 30 or so rucks inside and trailer parking outside. The storage meet will be in West Ocean City on friday night. Beer and BBQ for everyone who comes out. We can make this a swap meet as well if anyone is interested.
Getting Here
We know a lot of you dont have a way to transport your rucks. We need some volunteers who have hitches from points north, south and west of here. SIK_RUKUS has already agreed to attach the biggest trailer UHaul provides to his truck. This should allow him to transport as many as 12 rucks. He's willing to pick people up on the way within reason. Trailers are cheap. Everyone can pitch in on the rental. We need some more people to step up and help others get to this ride. Please post if you're able to help. Please post if you need a ride or have a ride.
Accommodations
Hotels are filling up fast for this weekend. I'll be putting together a list this weekend of recommended places to stay. If i list it here that means Its OC local approved.
Francis Scott Key - www.fskfamily.com
This is a drive up motel right in West Ocean City. 10% discount if you make your reservations online. They have 100 or so rooms left.
Park Place Hotel - www.ocparkplacehotel.com
Great place on the boardwalk. Most rooms have a view of the ocean. They are currently at 75% capacity for this weekend already.
Comfort Suites - www.comfortsuites.com - (410) 213-7171
This is in West Ocean City. Convenient to our ride and overnight storage. Its a chain. Expect the chain experience.
More added soon as I get availability.
If you're on TR we have more info there. totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=47647&p=763684#p763684