Help! Heading to the Gap for first time.

snobuny · 09-06-2010, 08:07 AM

So, my husband and I have the week off. We were planning on riding/fishing in Michigan and Canada but the weather up here sucks so we are going South.

I have no reservations and have never been there. We are packing the truck, throwing the bikes in the trailer and driving south. We are going to have 4-5 days of riding and will be heading home next weekend.

Any assistance on places we should see, good place to stay, etc. would be extremely helpful. We would like a quiet place to stay that will accomidate the truck/trailer parking, nothing fancy needed just a bed and a hot shower, but wireless internet would be nice.

Other than wanting to ride the dragon once when there we are open for suggestions. I will be in the truck for 10+ hours so will have plenty of time to study the map.

Thanks, Lynne

Trip · 09-06-2010, 10:06 AM

Fontana village is great and in the middle of everything.

If you want real quiet. Rent a cabin in townsend.

I am not at home right now but I can give you some more pointers tomorrow. There are tons of options.

Avatard · 09-06-2010, 01:06 PM

The Gap? Last time I went, they had some nice Polo shirts on sale. I got 4.

caveman · 09-11-2010, 12:26 AM

I want to go back to the gap. Whats it like in the later months, Trip? Like in October?

Trip · 09-11-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by caveman

I want to go back to the gap. Whats it like in the later months, Trip? Like in October?

Better than summer, you should get gas man to come on halloween or the weekend after to watch some fiddy racing.

less crowds, better temps

derf · 09-11-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

less crowds, better temps

Thank god the people were my biggest negative about the place

snobuny · 09-11-2010, 09:23 PM

On the way home right now.

We did it right. Rode Monday through Friday! Basically saw very few bikes/traffic except for Friday. Had an awesome time. Hit tons of great rodes I.e. wayah, 28, 321, 129, foothills parkway, 73. And many more. Had a couple of 300 + mile day.

All together a great trip! Not bad for just packing our gear and picking a spot. Can't wait to do it again.

dReWpY · 09-12-2010, 12:19 AM

Were you around last night and today? I was in the silver wrx and it was horrible out

snobuny · 09-12-2010, 11:37 AM

We left saturday morning in the rain.......missed the crappy weather but will have to wash the truck/trailer today.

We saw several bikes riding in the rain.....not my idea of a good time. Yes I am a trailer snob and a fair weather rider! My bike was snug and cozy in her covered trailer and I won't have to clean her too much today.

We are back in Michigan and will work for 3 days then off to Parkersburg, WV for a long weekend next week. I love fall riding!

Gas Man · 09-12-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Better than summer, you should get gas man to come on halloween or the weekend after to watch some fiddy racing.

less crowds, better temps

That would require me having days off.

Let's see what I have...

Coming soon... weekend off for a preplanned mc trip
Oct weekend... going south with wife & dog to visit some out of state friends
Next weekend off is Nov. = SUCK

09-06-2010, 08:07 AM	#1
snobuny Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: michigan Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard Posts: 155	Help! Heading to the Gap for first time. So, my husband and I have the week off. We were planning on riding/fishing in Michigan and Canada but the weather up here sucks so we are going South. I have no reservations and have never been there. We are packing the truck, throwing the bikes in the trailer and driving south. We are going to have 4-5 days of riding and will be heading home next weekend. Any assistance on places we should see, good place to stay, etc. would be extremely helpful. We would like a quiet place to stay that will accomidate the truck/trailer parking, nothing fancy needed just a bed and a hot shower, but wireless internet would be nice. Other than wanting to ride the dragon once when there we are open for suggestions. I will be in the truck for 10+ hours so will have plenty of time to study the map. Thanks, Lynne

09-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#3
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	The Gap? Last time I went, they had some nice Polo shirts on sale. I got 4. __________________ Insert free thought here.

09-11-2010, 12:26 AM	#4
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	I want to go back to the gap. Whats it like in the later months, Trip? Like in October? __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

09-06-2010, 10:06 AM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Fontana village is great and in the middle of everything. If you want real quiet. Rent a cabin in townsend. I am not at home right now but I can give you some more pointers tomorrow. There are tons of options.

09-11-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
snobuny Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: michigan Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard Posts: 155	On the way home right now. We did it right. Rode Monday through Friday! Basically saw very few bikes/traffic except for Friday. Had an awesome time. Hit tons of great rodes I.e. wayah, 28, 321, 129, foothills parkway, 73. And many more. Had a couple of 300 + mile day. All together a great trip! Not bad for just packing our gear and picking a spot. Can't wait to do it again.

09-12-2010, 11:37 AM	#9
snobuny Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: michigan Moto: 01 kawa 600R, 03 636 track, yz250motard Posts: 155	We left saturday morning in the rain.......missed the crappy weather but will have to wash the truck/trailer today. We saw several bikes riding in the rain.....not my idea of a good time. Yes I am a trailer snob and a fair weather rider! My bike was snug and cozy in her covered trailer and I won't have to clean her too much today. We are back in Michigan and will work for 3 days then off to Parkersburg, WV for a long weekend next week. I love fall riding!