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Biff's R
04-21-2006, 08:21 PM
Hey guys, if anyone is interested. I have had this posted on the other site. Anyone who wants to come feel free.


Marietta, OH from May 18th-21st. It is centrally located and maybe we can get some of the Ontario and Chicago guys to come down along with the current group of attendees.

We would stay at the Lafayette Hotel in downtown Marietta. http://www.lafayettehotel.com/ There is a restaurant and lounge in the hotel, and several more places, like the Marietta Brewing Co., within a couple of blocks(ie.- walking distance) of the hotel. I have a group rate at the hotel.

For those who want to camp there is a Wayne National Forest campground close by(go to Washington County in the pull down list): http://www.appalachianohio.com/tourism/tour_details.aspx?ItemID=16&SubItemID=46

I found several loop rides out of Marietta in an article from RoadRunner Magazine, and I will post them a little later. I have ridden most of these roads, and you will not be disappointed. The loops cover both sides of the Ohio River and go on some of Ohio and West Virginia's best roads. WV 16, WV 20, OH 26, OH 800, and the "triple Nickel" OH 555 http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally05/features/555_ride/555_ride.htm just to name a few. I am in the process of finalizing the loops, and should be able to post them soon.

BTW, there is a good BMW dealership about 35 miles away from the hotel. It is another great ride to that dealership(Holt BMW).

More information can be found at http://www.beaksterbash.info/
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DJ Down Under
04-21-2006, 09:21 PM
Thanks for the invite Jeff....sorry I can't make it..Bugger!...you guys have fun and take pics for us that will miss out.

DJ

Arby
04-23-2006, 06:34 AM
Biff

I haven't posted on the other board, but I have lurked. I have reservations at the Lafayette for my wife and me.

I know you've put a lot of time & effort into this event.
Thanks for your hard work.

We're looking forward to the ride there, thru the West Virgina mtns, as much as we are to the event.

Bob

Biff's R
04-23-2006, 09:24 PM
Arby,
It is less work than you think.

Try to take VA/WV 16 from Marion, VA to the Ohio River about 15 miles east of Marietta. It is absolutely wonderful. 200+ miles of continous turns.

MidlifeMark
04-24-2006, 11:03 PM
Biff,

Any word on local rentals? I pick up my engine on Monday; should be good to go by 5/18.

Mark

Biff's R
05-07-2006, 06:47 PM
Sorry Mark, I could not find any rentals in the area. I guess that could be a future business venture.