DO THE TON Mama Tried 3 - Alabama 2012 - New and Improved with event pics!

I like that idea Tim. This is doubling as the kanticoy designs shop warming party as well, so for me anyway its a huge year.

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Ill be there with some of the guys from S. Florida. Were thinking of renting a van and trailering up a few bikes so if we see stuff we like we can pile it in the van along with all our gear. Where should we stay? Any good motels around where everyone will be hanging? Should we camp? Whats the scoop?
 
Kanticoy said:
I like that idea Tim. This is doubling as the kanticoy designs shop warming party as well, so for me anyway its a huge year.

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Looking forward to it. Jordan plans to bring some kegged homebrew with a portable C02 system to have beer on tap!
 
mothgils said:
Looking forward to it. Jordan plans to bring some kegged homebrew with a portable C02 system to have beer on tap!

Ooooo, that's a good idea. That's a good reason to fire up my kettle that has been collecting dust for the past several years. Would also be a good way to thank you guys for your help. Shit, I could even just put my kegerator on the trailer.
 
Kegger-trailer-rator!

Don't forget to check your ball weight, Flug.
 
Just upped a few points on the excitement scale!

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Unfortunately it doesn't look like we will make it this year. :(

But the smart money is betting, that next year we will both have bikes. 8)
 
That saddens me (among others I'm sure). I had a lot of fun sitting around the fire with you last year sir.
 
4eyes said:
Unfortunately it doesn't look like we will make it this year. :(

Oh no! Denise will be crushed, she really likes Kelly. And I guess you're alright too Mike...

Seriously bummed.

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My bro and I are talkin bout driving down...I have some questions.
Do most of you tent camp it? hotel? or what?
Do you pack most of your food ?
any shower facilities?
how the heck does it happen down there?
Do we get to put bikes on track at all? Or is it all racing?
It will be 12 hour drive for me and 4 for brother.
 
A few people camp out at Barber - there are camping facilities on site. For a modest fee you can actually rent a spot in the swap meet that also allows you to park on the spot and camp on the spot as well as selling parts etc. It's a great deal - also includes passes to the festival. Barber has shower facilities I'm pretty sure for campers, but I haven't seen these myself.

Some hotel it - I'm booked into the Hilton near Birmingham - awesome commute to and from Barber every day. I stayed there last year along with the fine folks from Dime City Cycles etc. as we were at the festival by 8AM and there till close daily. Need my beauty rest ;) so the hotel was a necessity. Our morning commute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLPPxe3zoC0

There is food of course available on-site, but I'm sure some campers pack in food. Lots of amenities in the area - groceries, Walmarts etc.

For $20 you can do the Parade Lap which goes each day of the festival. This was our lap from 2010 - it's not just a lazy ride around the track - decent speeds but you have to be careful. Sadly my video wasn't recording for the 2011 lap which was I think faster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXCXLyNxVI8

Tons of awesome riding in the area. 12 hours drive is nothing - I drive 2 days to be there ;)

Little taste of the atmosphere from 2010 at Kiley's (MUCH larger group in 2011 and MUCH MUCH larger group expected in 2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1IO5dffx04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPOtp--oxuw

And here's 70 pages of posts / photos talking about 2011's get together :) So you'd best book a room and pack your bags 'cause you're coming.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=27183.620
 
Tim,
Thanks for that post above. I watched the whole ride in. I cant wait. Ill be there come hell or high water.
 
Thanks for putting up the 2010 videos. Shame you didn't get one of the commute that year! Pumps me up even more! You forget the beautiful noise that Gretta makes. The Gulf Shores sign also got prominent product placement.
 
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