October is right around the corner, and it's time to send in your registration for Fall Colors 2014! We will be at the Quality Inn Lewisburg again from October 3rd through the 5th. Thanks to Doug Pippin, our website is
http://msta-se.com/fcr/, where you will find information on room rates, registration, reservations, fees, registration times, etc. Rally fees are the same as last year at $20 for members and $15 for MOH. Please register before September 15th, when the fees will increase to $25 and $20 respectively. The room rates are the same as last year, and we also have use of the Grassy Meadows room again for registration and tire kicking. The Quality Inn is an excellent spot for a rally, conveniently located just off Interstate 64, and almost equally accessible to great motorcycle roads. The rooms are clean, and the staff is very accommodating. There is an above average continental breakfast from 6 to 10 every morning, and there's also an excellent bar and grill on the premises. There are several restaurants within easy walking distance, offering a variety of cuisine. Lewisburg itself is a neat place, with lots of shopping opportunities for the spouse or significant other who want to take a break from riding. In 2011, it was voted best small town in the USA! last year we had over 80 people in attendance, and I'm hoping for at least 100 this year!
We will be returning part of your rally fee to you in the form of a $10 gift certificate to the excellent Ruby Tuesday next door. The food is great, and the beer is cold, and you can wander around to greet your friends. The routes also pass restaurants that will tempt your taste buds. In addition to last years routes, Doug Pippin is working on a new one. They will all be available in turn by turn, or gps format. The room rates will be the same for days before and after the rally. I encourage you to take advantage of this to allow you to enjoy more of these world class motorcycle roads! Since the weather can be iffy this time of year, staying longer also increases your chances of having a good riding day. I will be coming in on Wednesday the1st to set up, and try to sneak in a ride. Last year quite a crowd showed up on Thursday, and I made reservations at the Mexicany-Southwesterny Del Sol Restaurant downtown. We had 19, and the food, service, and fellowship were wonderful. Our little waitress, Ginny, was a real dynamo, and she did an excellent job. The food was so good that several went back to enjoy another meal during the event. Please let me know if you'd like to be included in the Thursday night reservation. I had to call back three times last year to up the number. If you have questions, please post them here, or call me at 804-721-3399. I look forward to seeing YOU at the Quality Inn in October. This is an excellent way to cap off a great riding season! Take care, Syd
