T.r.a.m.p. 2014

[hemibee]

I thought I would get a ride report thread set up for T.R.A.M.P. 2014.

To get this started, T.R.A.M.P. was set up as a chance for some of us Tiger riders to get together for a fun weekend together and to finally meet each other face to face. Well we, some of us, have now done this and had a blast. T.R.A.M.P. has taken on a new life and gave birth to what we plan to be an annual event. So watch for the next T.R.A.M.P. Event notification. All I can say about the SECOND ANNUAL T.R.A.M.P. at this time is it will once again be held at Cheaha State Park and will more than likely be held about the same time next year.

So enough of that stuff. . . here is a few teaser photos while I work on my ride report and video editing.

Parking spot at the park's motel & restaurant

Restaurant in the background

Same parking spot, the pool in the background with the black tarp over it

From one of the scenic overlooks on the way to Barbers Motorsport Museum

I think the Girlies are still a little intimidated by the XC

Before we even get inside we run across this

More to come. . .

 

[Rocky]

What a great idea and obviously a success
Nice pics too

 

[DaveM]

Well it sure looks like a great setting to spend a weekend at

 

[keystiger]

HEY! That looks familiar......Hemi got my "best" side
I mentioned it before and will certainly ad here........the roads in the Talladega Nat. Forest are AWESOME! For those that didn't make this event you REALLY need to try to make next years. There are miles of twisty roads with big elevation changes, and those where just the paved ones, there are some trails and fire roads we didn't even begin to have time to play on. I may try and ad an extra day to my itinerary next year just for more Forest Exploration And possibly not get lost so I can lead others on a ride out or two .......................now thats a scary proposition............being lead into unfamiliar forest by ME!

 

[hemibee]

.......................now thats a scary proposition............being lead into unfamiliar forest by ME!

Well maybe that group can also grab one of these. . .

Posted using a bit of magic. . . In other words with a bit of luck.

 

[CarlS]

Thanks for the pics and the report. That is indeed a great area and the museum is awesome. Good Lord willin', I'll make it next year.

 

[hemibee]

Thanks for the pics and the report. That is indeed a great area and the museum is awesome. Good Lord willin', I'll make it next year.

Well yours and Don's ears must have been burning. . . we talked about y'all a time or two and how y'all have to be all healed up and riding for next year.

 

[CarlS]

I hear you loud and clear!

 

[keystiger]

Wearin mine loud and proud.

 

[hemibee]

Here's a raw bit of video from the ride back to Cheaha. . . darkness fell on us as we were headed up the mountain. The dark hides the elevation changes which a couple of them can be pretty surprising in the daylight.



I'll be working on getting a better video posted shortly, well over the next day or so. It is a little better in full screen mode.

 

[hemibee]

Anyone else notice how at times Keys looks like a UFO ahead of me?

 

[keystiger]

I have been refereed to as an Alien life form

 

[CarlS]

Good video. I sure makes me wish I were there riding with you guys.

 

[keystiger]

 

[hemibee]

Good video. I sure makes me wish I were there riding with you guys.

Good. . . That's what is supposed to do and planting a seed for next year.

 

[birdman5]

Anyone down that way got a Tiger I can borrow?

Sent from a remote location using only smoke signals and the occasional carrier pigeon..

 

[hemibee]

Bring your T-Bird, there's plenty T-Bird friendly roads. . . well that is unless you do like Keys and get directions from a local.

 

[keystiger]

Yes the "over the mountain shortcut" might be a bit of a bear on a T-bird. (but it could be done--can we fit some knobbies on it Birdman??)
I think we certainly need to make that one of the ride outs next year

 

[hemibee]

@keystiger On the way out, I took that Oxford cut off. Lets just say it was nice but without some local directions or the GPS I would still be down there trying to find my way out. Passed an area I was listening real close for banjo music especially after seeing a couple of the locals down there.

 

[keystiger]

My route out was interesting as well. 231 to the end. Then take a grey trail on the map.....it was a paved road maybe 30 years ago, mostly broken asphalt and steep drop.........it was awesome.
I can't imagine what other uncovered jewels lie in the roads up that way lol