More
Photos from the Rally:
...more
photos are posted here
For
a recap of the 2006 Rally...click
here
Details on the 2007 Event (as originally
posted)
I'm very pleased
to announce the Second Annual Randakk's Cycle Shakk Customer Appreciation
International Rally. This should be one of the largest gatherings
ever of vintage Honda GL1000s. Since I've added products for the Honda GL1100
and CBX, I'm expecting a significant turn-out of those models as well. This
is an inclusive event...all vintage Honda riders are welcome. In fact, all
riders and bikes are welcome of any marque...so long as you have an appreciation
for the early Wings and other vintage models I love.
Date:
June 15 -17, 2007
Location:
Fontana
Village Resort at Fontana Dam, NC
Schedule of Events:
details
here
Recommended Rally
Ride Routes: details
here
May 9,
2007: Special Guest - Doug Snavely and "Cyborg" will attend:
Doug
is the owner of Cyborg - a '78 GL1000 with CBX fairing and
other mods. More importantly, Doug is the original Dragon Slayer and founder
of the Deal's Gap Riding Society. In fact, Doug is the person
who named the Dragon the "Dragon."
February
10, 2007: Leading early GoldWing Gurus will participate at Randakk's Rally!
Rally attendees are
in for a real treat! Two of the world's leading technical authorities on
early GoldWings have confirmed their participation at the Rally:
These great guys
have each agreed to lead individual Tech Sessions which I think
you will find very compelling. This is your chance to "pick their brains"
at length. You will be hard-pressed to stump these fellows!
Rally Overview:
I've been very
blessed with the growth and success of my business. However, having a web-based
business with no retail presence means that I rarely get to meet and enjoy
face-to-face interaction with my customers. This annual event allows me to
meet many of the great friends I've made in cyber-space!
This will be a low-key,
2 day event for my customers. If you need help with the definition of "customer,"
please check here: www.dictionary.com
Seriously, anyone
with an appreciation for vintage bikes such as the early GoldWings is welcomed
to register and attend. Registering below via the PAYPAL button entitles you
to a commemorative T-shirt so that automatically qualifies you as a "customer."
I want real running
bikes to attend, not "trailer queens." You have plenty of time to finish your
restorations and rejuvenations, so get busy!
The roads in
this are of NC are beyond spectacular. Fontana is quite close to 2 of the
most famous roads for motorcycling in the country:
- Cherohala
Skyway...details
here
- Tail
of the Dragon at Deal's Gap.
318 turns in 11 miles of scenic and hyper-twisty US Route 129. Details
here and
here
In fact, the
Resort is only 9 miles from Deal's Gap...starting point for the infamous "Dragon."
Suggested ride routes are easy...leave the parking lot and ride in any direction!
I've just
learned that 2 other major events will overlap the Randakk Rally. The National
Yamaha R1/R6 Owner's Association will have 250+ attendees at their annual
event. A major mountain bike race is also scheduled for the same weekend.
Fontana Village resort is a major facility, but they are expecting all lodging
to be full that week. Since there are not many other hotel choices nearby,
make your plans now!
In a weak moment
and fit of generosity, I've decided to pick up the tab for dinner on Saturday
night. The meal will be a cholesterol and sodium rich extravaganza! If you
have special dietary requirements, you will need to make your own provisions.
No alcohol will be served at dinner.
I've added
a casual "meet and greet" social for Friday evening. I'm buying the first
beer for all attendees who pick up their registration material Friday afternoon.
Planned Activities:
- Banquet keynote talk
by world class rider and certified instructor Susan Galpin: "Think
Quick...Be Safe"
- Tech Sessions: I'm bringing in
3 Early Wing Gurus to conduct these sessions. I'll be there too!
-
Informal, scenic
rides on epic mountain roads.
- Sneak previews
of new products I have under development.
-
No
formal bike show is planned, but there will be a "People's Choice"
trophy awarded. Each attendee will be asked to vote for their favorite 3
bike in attendance (other than their own) to determine the winner of this
fabulous prize. Here's the trophy:
Randakk's
People Choice Award Trophy to be awarded...Rules here
-
Before
you ask - I'm not eligible to win my own trophy. I will probably bring
this bike to ride: click here
- Small prizes
based on serial numbers, odometer readings, distance traveled, rider's age,
etc. will be awarded.
- Banquet on
Saturday night - this meal is provided by Randakk for all registered
Rally attendees.
Special
Banquet Guest Speaker:
"Think
Quick...Be Safe"
Susan
Galpin
Susan
Galpin is a high mileage rider extraordinaire and winner of numerous BMW mileage
awards. She is an MSF nationally certified instructor, a vintage and production
racer and "Queen of the Quick." Susan will share with Randakk
Rally participants the essential elements of cornering techniques that
have kept her safe and sure through 600,000+ miles of riding. She has spent
many riding seasons instructing women and men on the challenging mountain roads
of North Georgia. Susan loves the ride.
I
guarantee you will learn some highly useful information for road riders:
- Gear selection
- Throttle control
- Riding vision
- Smooth &
accurate riding
Event Details:
Date:
June 15-17, 2007
Location:
Fontana Village Resort at Fontana
Dam, NC
See: http://www.fontanavillage.com/ Some of the
best backroads and twisties for motorcycle riding in the country! Fontana
Village Resort is a "bike friendly" establishment. The resort
hosts many large bike and sports car rallies of all types.
Fontana Village
Resort - Fontana Dam, NC
Toll Free: (800)
849-2258
Fontana Village
Resort offers a wide variety of accommodations:
-
Lodge Rooms
- Cabana Rooms
- Honeymoon
Suites
- Camp Cabins
- Cottages
- 2 Bedroom
Cottages
- 3 Bedroom
Cottages
- RV Campsites
(with Full Hookups)
- Tent Campsites
I have negotiated
a large block of rooms, cabins, cottages and campsites at a variety of attractive
rates for this event. My "hold" on these rooms will expire on
April 1, 2007 so make your plans as early as possible. You must call the
hotel yourself to register. Mention this code for the discount: RANDAKKS.
Hotel expenses
are your responsibility. Ditto for cancellations and room guarantees.
Important: since
Fontana Village is a "tourist" destination and June is "high
season," if you must cancel your reservation for any reason, you must
do so yourself by May 15th. The hotel's cancellation charge policy will
apply (see below). To clarify: telling me that you're not coming for any
reason does not also cancel your hotel reservation. You must do that yourself.
Directions:
click
here
Registration
Fee: $22.00
This small fee
will help calibrate interest and help with sizing the hotel room commitments.
The fee will include a commemorative Randakk's Cycle Shakk T-shirt for all
attendees plus the banquet meal on Saturday night. If you pick up your registration
materials Friday afternoon, you'll also get a coupon for one free beer at
the "meet and greet" social on Friday evening. Lodging and other
meals will be the responsibility of the attendee.
Hotel Cancellations:
The hotel facility
hosting this event is a resort property with special reservation
cancellation provisions. If you are unable to attend for any reason, you must
cancel your hotel reservations directly with the hotel yourself. The hotel's
cancellation policy will apply:
"Releasing
an individual room before thirty days prior to arrival, forfeits a $50.00
processing fee, the remainder of the deposit will be refunded. However,
if the room is released inside thirty days of arrival, the full first nights
rent will not be refunded."
Rally Registration
Cancellations:
The $22.00 Registration
Fee will not be refunded for any reason. Instead, all canceled registrations
will be mailed a Commemorative Randakk's Cycle Shakk T-Shirt after
the event ($22.00 value). T-shirt details
here
Other Important
Details:
Event
details will be documented on this page and updated as appropriate. Thanks
for your interest. I hope to see you at Fontana!
Finally, please
don't plan to skip the registration detail and just "drop by." If that's your
plan, be aware that some activities will be inside. The hotel is securing
a special area of their parking lot for us to use for this event that will
not be accessible unless you've got credentials. Non-registrants will not
be eligible for the trophy or other prizes. Non-registrants won't receive
the swell T-shirt nor will there be "space at the table" at the banquet on
Saturday night.
I hate to be
a "heavy" enforcing these rules, but it would not be fair to the people who've
registered if I didn't.
Note:
This event is sponsored solely by Randakk's Cycle Shakk. I
am a member of and support CWC, VJMC, GWRRA and other groups. Members of
these and similar clubs are welcome to register and attend.
Note: This is not
a public event. Registration is required to participate.
Questions:
email
me at: randakk@hotmail.com
Registration
Fee: $22.00 (US) per attendee .
Online Registration
is closed for the 2007 Rally.
2006
Rally recap
here
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