March Moto Madness, Tellico Plain, TN 3/29 - 4/1

[Kev95GS]

What better way to wipe away the winter blues and wash the ole bike off
than to head to East TN and do some riding?
We invite you to the 6th installment of March Motor Madness, 3/29/12 – 4/1/12. This year’s event will be partnered with the GS Giants club and offers nothing but good riding, on and off road, great eats and fellowship that can't be beat.
This is primitive camping only, crybabies need not apply. Weather? No problem. Rain, snow or shine, we'll be there. The date’s set by the Farmer's Almanac and it’s claimed to be 80% accurate.

There’ll be guided and self guided rides for the gravel or asphalt rider, and even more off road for those that can't get enough. Door prizes, field events and always a large fire.

Great food Fri & Sat night by the Cigar Man, usually with a Cajun twist. Pancakes and smoked sausage Sat morn and Huevos Rancheros Sun to get you started right for the ride home.

Pre-registration till March 16th is $45, $55 at the gate, and includes Fri / Sat dinner, Sat / Sun breakfast, 3 nights camping and all the riding you want. If you think you can handle it PM LtDan or Kev95GS for registration form. All bikes welcome.

WE CAN NOW ACCEPT DEBIT / CREDIT cards for rally payment.
Please pm me or use my email / phone contact information provided on the registration form at the website below.

http://www.marchmotomadness.com/

MMM LOCATION MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201958842229376568820.0004baffc1f7371003ed e&msa=0)

[Newstar]

Dang, Kev! I really wish I could get there and back in a weekend! With Matt's trip to Alaska this year, his can't take the time off and I'll need to conserve some vacation time. We've talked about it and next year, we are going to plan a week's time to include this.

See you in MO!

[Kev95GS]

Matt's goin to Alaska, I'm jealous. That's a trip on my list. Wish yall could make it. Will definitely be seeing you guys in MO

[Newstar]

At this point, you'll be seeing me. My boss has yet to give me an answer on approving my 6 week leave to go with Matt. So I assume that is a no.

Matt is leaving on 7/14 and taking 6 weeks to go to Prudhoe Bay and back. My tenative plan is to leave with him and head west, then cut off on Sunday to the Gypsy Tour location. That may change tho if I decide it's too much for me to do in just two days.

[Visian]

HooEEEE - the GS Giants will be in the house! :burnout

ian

[Kev95GS]

Can we get listed in the Calendar of events sections on the MOA site?

[Kev95GS]

Here's a video that sums up what March Moto Madness is about.
Y'all join us. 3/29 - 4/1/2012


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Kevin

[Kev95GS]

Got Facebook? Like & share us to help spread the word.

March Moto Madness facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/March-Moto-Madness/246324472104248)

Thanks
Kevin

[Newstar]

Whhaaaaa, wanna go.....:cry

[Kev95GS]

March Moto Madness 2009
Witt Rd, Tellico Plains, TN

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Woot!!

[Kev95GS]

Where's your registration Blur?

[Visian]

Where's your registration Blur?

crap, i need to scrape up two nickels, too.

on it's way soon, boss... i promise!

ian

[Visian]

Can we get listed in the Calendar of events sections on the MOA site?

Kevin - I just filled out the on-line form using the ad text we sent to the magazine. It looks like there isn't any integration between the two.

I am not sure how long it takes to show up... I'll ask Vince, the next time I talk with him.

Ian

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Where's your registration Blur?

You're not gonna let me get by on my good looks and charm? :kiss










("the check is in the mail" :wave)

[Kev95GS]

You're not gonna let me get by on my good looks and charm? :kiss



("the check is in the mail" :wave)




How many times have I heard this crap....:nyah

As the venerable band of the 80's once said "Crack that whip..."

Let's get those registration coming in. If you wanna eat good anyway...

:eat

Kevin

[Kev95GS]

Kevin - I just filled out the on-line form using the ad text we sent to the magazine. It looks like there isn't any integration between the two.

I am not sure how long it takes to show up... I'll ask Vince, the next time I talk with him.

Ian

Thanks Ian. I've had some inquiries from the ON listing. :clap

Kevin

[Kev95GS]

MMM is in the calendar of events on the web site now. Thanks Ian and MOA!


'Ya in, 'ya out?

Kevin

[Kev95GS]

So far we have registrations in for CA, LA, MI, TN, AL, GA, VA, NY, NC, FL. Talked to a guy today in Mexico. He's trying to work it out to get here. May be going International. :thumb

'Ya in, 'ya out? :ear

Kevin

[Newstar]

Whoooo Wee! Gonna be a great time!

[rickgiroux]

Mexico guy is 99.5% in! me and bean were just skyping with him. the rainbow rain suit will be there to greet everyone!!!


http://rickks.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2011-Lance-Carnes-Visit/i-hKTHqPb/0/X2/PC166890-X2.jpg

[Newstar]

Does Mexico Guy have a name? Or will we just call him that going forward?

Is he gonna be a Giant?

[Kev95GS]

He is the MMM version of the Stig, in a rainbow rain suit no less.
For now we'll just call him...

"El misterioso hombre de México" :jose

Kevin

[frijole]

Does Mexico Guy have a name? Or will we just call him that going forward?

Is he gonna be a Giant?



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[Newstar]

Holy Frijole!

Welcome to the Queen's Court!

[frijole]

Thank you your Highness :bow

[Newstar]

Thank you your Highness :bow

Kevin, I like your little beanie friend!

[Kev95GS]

He's a good Bean.
One of my best good buddies. :hug :beer

[rickgiroux]

Does Mexico Guy have a name? Or will we just call him that going forward?

Is he gonna be a Giant?


All will be revealed at MMM............ :whistle


Giant recruitment can occur at that time as well. He's already learned to drop it in the sand, so it should be a good fit. :laugh

[frijole]

All will be revealed at MMM............ :whistle


Giant recruitment can occur at that time as well. He's already learned to drop it in the sand, so it should be a good fit. :laugh


Yes...but will the Queen be there to knight him GS Giant??? :)

[Newstar]

Ya gotta do more than drop your bike in the sand to be knighted. The queen accepts bribes - ask those in the know.

Alas, the Queen will not be at MMM this year. Next year for sure tho!

[Kev95GS]

Ya gotta do more than drop your bike in the sand to be knighted. The queen accepts bribes - ask those in the know.

Alas, the Queen will not be at MMM this year. Next year for sure tho!

I am the official beer go getterer. :brow

Where's the smiley with a little brown nose???? :whistle

Kevin

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Your bean ain't moving, Bean. What happened?

[frijole]

Your bean ain't moving, Bean. What happened?

Not sure? I right clicked on it and saved it to my pictures and it stopped moving??? Help me Yoda! :)

[Kev95GS]

Not sure? I right clicked on it and saved it to my pictures and it stopped moving??? Help me Yoda! :)

Is that a bean? I thought it was a kidney. I guess it's a kidney Bean...

[frijole]

I am the official beer go getterer. :brow

Where's the smiley with a little brown nose???? :whistle

Kevin

How did you get that job? You sure worked your way up in the hierarchy quickly!?!? You must have done some serious brown nosing yourself??? whistle

[frijole]

I am the official beer go getterer. :brow

Where's the smiley with a little brown nose???? :whistle

Kevin

Is that a bean? I thought it was a kidney. I guess it's a kidney Bean...

Quit makin' fun of my little frijol avitar...Blur gave that to me! :beer

[Kev95GS]

Quit makin' fun of my little frijol avitar...Blur gave that to me! :beer

That must be why they banned him from ADV. :dunno

:whistle :stick

[blur]

That must be why they banned him from ADV. :dunno

:whistle :stick

SHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
That's the last time I tell you any of my secrets! :brad


Just tried to resize the gif for you Bean, but it's too small to see him dancing. He just looks like he's had too much coffee.

[Kev95GS]

From 2007 March Moto Madness. 6 models of the GS. Need R80 & Dakar models to round it out. Can we get them there this year?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402527_3239479875242_1514144210_32968755_555198132 _n.jpg

Kevin

[Kev95GS]

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I'll post this on the OP also but just so everyone knows. We can now take debit/credit cards for rally registration fees.

We'll run them through the account of GSMmotoRent. I will have to get your information over the phone. My phone number is on the registration form and if you can't get to it for some reason PM me and I'll get with you.

I'll have some announcements in a day or so about door prizes, participants and field events for chances to win trips, furs, jewelry.... Nah just braggin rights and maybe a trophy.

Stay tuned.

Kevin

[Visian]

From 2007 March Moto Madness. 6 models of the GS. Need R80 & Dakar models to round it out. Can we get them there this year?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402527_3239479875242_1514144210_32968755_555198132 _n.jpg

Kevin

R80G/SPD+ will be in the house!

http://visian.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GS-Giant/i-9BdrZRL/0/L/Ian-755-L.jpg

ian

[Kev95GS]

Oh yeah Ian!
Should have several other, non boxers, as well to add to the GS line.
F800, F650 twin & single, 450

[Kev95GS]

:bow Thanks to the generosity of the BMW Performance Center and our affiliation with The GS Giants (http://www.gs-giants.com/) we have a huge Grand Prize for March Moto Madness. :dance

2 Day off road training at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC.
:clap :thumb BMW Performance Center (http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experience/Events/PDS/ProgramsandCourses/Motorcycle.aspx) :thumb :rocker

This is a $1,095 prize package and includes 2 days off road training with bike rental included, BMW GS 650, 800 or 1200, and lunch both days. The winner will be responsible for transportation to and from and their lodging.

This, along with the other great door prizes that have been genorously donated, just adds to the great time we'll have at MMM.

'Yall join us! We're gonna have a great time.
Spread the word :blah

[Kev95GS]

Mar 18-31: T-storms, then sunny, warm.
So says the Old Farmer's Almanac.
It could be Mega Madness!
:brow:dance

[Kev95GS]

I've updated the web site with a list of the door prize contributors. :thumb

MMM Door prize contributors (http://www.marchmotomadness.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/mmmdoorprizeshandout.pdf)

These guys have been very generous so MMM has an impressive list of door prizes. Lots of folks will go home with great gifts. :dance

Here's a few of the great prizes on the list...

2 day off road training from the BMW Perfomance Center :rocker
Kermit chair :brow
1 Day rental of the Twisted Tenere from GSMmotoRent :burnout
Gift certificates from Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters :bliss

We want to make sure and support them like they've suppported us. :clap

The GS Giants (http://gsgiants.net/) are great partners in MMM also. If your into adventure riding check them out.

[Kev95GS]

In case you didn't know. Tellico Plains, TN was hit by a tornado on 3/2.
There was quite a bit of destruction and fortunately no loss of life.

We want to help out the fine folks of Tellico Plains and will be co-ordinating a "work day" for the first day of MMM on 3/29, even 30 days out we're sure that there will be needs in the community and will we coordinate with locals as to what we can do to help.

Additionally, for the people that can't make it for the work day we'll work out some way for contributions to be given to locals.

Please let me know if you'll be willing to help out, in what ever way possible. :thumb

I'll also send out an email to those on the distribution list.

Thanks
Kevin

[Kev95GS]

MMM LOCATION MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201958842229376568820.0004baffc1f7371003ed e&msa=0&ll=35.277016,-84.348907&spn=0.407523,0.595322)

I can add "collaborators" that could add other routes, POI's. I'd need an email address.


Checked out the site this weekend. It's gonna be good. :buds

There's great roads just gettin to the site.... on the bikes. :brow

less than 3 weeks. :thumb

Kevin

[runnr548]

This looks like an awesome weekend! I hope we can attend, but a lot of obligations might get in the way. If we can't spend the whole weekend, I will try to join for a ride or two.


:groovy

[Kev95GS]

Pre-registration deadline, to save $10, ends on 3/16. :deal

If they are post marked 3/17 I'll still give you the $10 discount. :clap
(any thing after and it's $55) :brow

Contact me if you need to pay by credit card. (you can message me on here & I'll send you the number)

Or go to www.MarchMotoMadness.com (http://marchmotomadness.com) for contact info. Registration forms have email and phone numbers.

'Ya in, 'Ya out???

Kevin

[rik]

"The Runt" is ready to go.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfy68SuWAhA&context=C4018edbADvjVQa1PpcFPzpXIP14lKpgE7fXFarloc sRC6eXslqpc=

[Kev95GS]

NICE!!

I'm pumped man. Riding, seeing my buds, hangin at the fire. 3 of my favorite things! :buds

[Newstar]

Thinking of you!

Have a blast and be careful! I expect a full report Monday morning.


:buds

[Kev95GS]

2 days! :dance

Y'all ready?

See you at MMM!

Keep the rubber side down. :burnout

Kevin

[Kev95GS]

commence the MADNESS!

Y'all keep the rubber side down & we'll see you at MMM!

Kevin

[rik]

Thanks for the hospitality, it was a great ridin' with y'all. :thumb

[Newstar]

hey! Queenie wants a recap!

Quit feeding me dribs and drabs through FB!!!!

[Kev95GS]

Thanks y'all!

112 attendees. I haven't got a tally yet but I believe we had about 19 states & Mexico represented at MMM. Some rain on Fri & I think a good time had by all. :clap You can't go wrong in Tellico Plains though. Not a bad ride choice there.

There are quite a few pics up on the MMM thread on ADV (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752160&page=35) already. Check them out, but I'd like some posted here as well. Anyone got any pics to post here? I think I took a total of 10 pics. :buds :laugh

Thanks to everyone that joined us. It's the riders & location that make these things great & thanks to y'all it turned out GREAT!

Kevin

[Kev95GS]

Our official photographer & videographer, Frijole, has posted some photos on.

Click the photo to go the gallery.

http://frijole.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-trips/MMM-2012/i-WT5DRqs/0/M/IMG0435-M.jpg (http://frijole.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-trips/MMM-2012/22251707_RZF5tQ#!i=1777664155&k=WT5DRqs&lb=1&s=A)

[Kev95GS]

Patrick Davie, Winner of the 2 day off road training from BMW Performance Center in SC.

Patrick bought a KLR about 2 weeks ago & is new to dual sport riding. I don't think there was a better person to win this great prize.

Congrats Patrick & thanks BMW Performance Center.

http://frijole.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-trips/MMM-2012/i-8LqHTW5/0/M/IMG0720-M.jpg

[Kev95GS]

Here's a video that Bean put together from this years MMM. Enjoy :groovy


best viewed in 720p

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[Newstar]

Very Cool!

[alabeemer]

It was indeed a great event! Thanks to all who worked so hard to make it happen!!

[Visian]

Wow, I had a great time even if I didn't get to stay very long.

Great people... *great* place to ride, and a most excellent job done by our fine hosts.

Thanks to Kevin, Dan, Bean and everyone else who helped show us all a good time.

oh, and... GS Giants :thumb

Ian

[moulin6801]

Hey guys, I make 2 short videos about MMM. One of the campsite in am, another of some of the games that they had.
I went by myself, did not know anyone there, all from the Website info. Made some good new friends and had a very nice time with some awesome rides.
Thanks again to all that worked on it.
Cheers
David
AKA Red GSA 2012 and winner of the "1st Place Looser" in the Slow race competition ! :wave


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQAYqO6eYm4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH_jJ_45Ok8

[rickgiroux]

El Stigo and Don the Cigar Man (chef extraordainare!)

http://rickks.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Trips/2012-March-Moto-Madness/i-vvh46HK/0/XL/IMG2155-XL.jpg



Setting up camp on Thursday:

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http://rickks.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Trips/2012-March-Moto-Madness/i-7tbznB4/0/XL/IMG2188-XL.jpg


Little weather on the Skyway on Saturday


http://rickks.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Trips/2012-March-Moto-Madness/i-XMkS3G7/0/XL/IMG2183-XL.jpg

Bean and Dan winding down on Sunday

http://rickks.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Trips/2012-March-Moto-Madness/i-JCK574X/0/XL/IMG2196-XL.jpg

Lining up for chow!

http://rickks.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Trips/2012-March-Moto-Madness/i-V5tqgRq/0/XL/IMG2191-XL.jpg



Great times! Met a lot of great people, too! Definitely worth the trip!! :clap

[Kev95GS]

Nice pics Rick! thanks