Well I went and did it, I am the first to sign up for an event. Never was first at that before but to make matters more interesting I have volunteered to help! :-\ Now that I have done that I would like to see some activity to justify this new experience. Send me a note or post a note to let me know what ideas you all have. I am not familiar with that part of Georgia but have lived just north of Chattanooga and am pretty familiar with that area. I know I have just opened a big can of worms but let er rip ! :beerchug:
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SECOG Spring Rally
- Thread starter cycledr
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:truce:Forgive me everybody for the misunderstanding. I just printed out a copy of the Winter 2013 SE COG news (of which I had not received until I found a link) and it indicates that "This year's Spring Rally will revolve around the 4th Annual Roman Roast on the River Barbeque Competition and Festival" if I may quote from the newsletter!
The dates for the event are 5/9-11/14. Tom Sills has enlisted any and all assistance as his work schedule has made it more difficult than anticipated to designate the time needed to have a successful event.
I am just now realizing that this is Mother's Day weekend and the 11th is included. I will get in touch with Tom to try and clear up any confusion with the dates and will post asap.
The dates for the event are 5/9-11/14. Tom Sills has enlisted any and all assistance as his work schedule has made it more difficult than anticipated to designate the time needed to have a successful event.
I am just now realizing that this is Mother's Day weekend and the 11th is included. I will get in touch with Tom to try and clear up any confusion with the dates and will post asap.
Ranger Jim
Sport Tourer
Roman Roast on the River is the SECOG Spring Rally now that Run With The Wolf has been moved to the Fall. The Spring rally will "float" from location to location (as did the now defunct Winding Roads and Rivers Rally). RWTW will remain located in proximity to Wolf Pen Gap Road in Suches, GA.
Sport rider
Iron Butt
Hmmmm....when's it going to be in North Carolina? ;D ;D ;D
Here's a location that's been mentioned to me by Kurt Brown some time ago.
Anyone care to do a little leg work to check it out for consideration for our group?
Any other suggestions for the NC area appreciated.
http://www.vancetoeriverlodge.com/
Anyone care to do a little leg work to check it out for consideration for our group?
Any other suggestions for the NC area appreciated.
http://www.vancetoeriverlodge.com/
IronButtAl said:
Haven't been here myself, but a friend of mine has. Figured it has a brewery, winery, restaurant, camping. Looks made for us. I am planning a RTE here during the National, so maybe we all could check it out. But if any individuals want to check it prior, that would be excellent.
Hey, Moderator, Sir (or Madam): If you could help me out and move this post to the top of thread that would be most excellent!!!
SPRING COG RALLY - DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS
WHERE: ROME AND CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA
WHEN: MAY 8 - 11
Come one, come all!! BBQ, Bikes and Music are yours for the taking. Sanctioned BBQ competition held on the banks of the Oostanaula River in downtown Rome, Georgia with camping and hotel lodging located in nearby Cave Spring, Georgia.
Everyone is welcome to the Spring Rally which takes in the 4th Annual Roman Roast on the River Barbeque Competition and Festival held the second weekend in May. The barbeque competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and will offer competitions in both professional and back yard categories. Enjoy tasty BBQ, family fun and the arts & crafts along the banks of the Oostanaula River at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia. Last year's event hosted 80, count'em, 80 BBQ contestants!! Excited to announce that on Friday evening, May 9 there will be live music! Gates open Friday at 6:00pm! Hope to see you there. Tickets to the BBQ competition are in addition to the registration fee and can be bought at the event. Tickets will cost $10 for Friday night competition and concert and $5 for Saturday competition.
Overnight camping and limited lodging will be available at Cedar Creek RV and Outdoor Center (www.bigcedarcreek.com) located outside of Cave Spring, GA. Those seeking hotel accommodations are encouraged to try the following:
Creekside Inn Motel Hearn Inn (B&B), located in Rolater Park
1 Georgia Ave 13 Cedartown Street
Cave Spring, GA 30124 Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-3887 (706) 777-8865
There are also numerous chain hotels located en route between the Rally site and the BBQ competition:
http://hotelguides.com/place-maps/georgia/map-cave-spring-ga-hotels.html
In recognition of Sunday being Mother's Day, the rally campground will be available Wednesday night for those wanting to visit and head out on Saturday. Area rides are being mapped out for Thursday and Friday that will entertain and inform. This area of Georgia is FULL of fun roads and LOTS of Cherokee Indian and Civil War history.
SPRING COG RALLY - DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS
WHERE: ROME AND CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA
WHEN: MAY 8 - 11
Come one, come all!! BBQ, Bikes and Music are yours for the taking. Sanctioned BBQ competition held on the banks of the Oostanaula River in downtown Rome, Georgia with camping and hotel lodging located in nearby Cave Spring, Georgia.
Everyone is welcome to the Spring Rally which takes in the 4th Annual Roman Roast on the River Barbeque Competition and Festival held the second weekend in May. The barbeque competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and will offer competitions in both professional and back yard categories. Enjoy tasty BBQ, family fun and the arts & crafts along the banks of the Oostanaula River at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia. Last year's event hosted 80, count'em, 80 BBQ contestants!! Excited to announce that on Friday evening, May 9 there will be live music! Gates open Friday at 6:00pm! Hope to see you there. Tickets to the BBQ competition are in addition to the registration fee and can be bought at the event. Tickets will cost $10 for Friday night competition and concert and $5 for Saturday competition.
Overnight camping and limited lodging will be available at Cedar Creek RV and Outdoor Center (www.bigcedarcreek.com) located outside of Cave Spring, GA. Those seeking hotel accommodations are encouraged to try the following:
Creekside Inn Motel Hearn Inn (B&B), located in Rolater Park
1 Georgia Ave 13 Cedartown Street
Cave Spring, GA 30124 Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-3887 (706) 777-8865
There are also numerous chain hotels located en route between the Rally site and the BBQ competition:
http://hotelguides.com/place-maps/georgia/map-cave-spring-ga-hotels.html
In recognition of Sunday being Mother's Day, the rally campground will be available Wednesday night for those wanting to visit and head out on Saturday. Area rides are being mapped out for Thursday and Friday that will entertain and inform. This area of Georgia is FULL of fun roads and LOTS of Cherokee Indian and Civil War history.
Hey, see the full details above. Wanted to again point out that, in recognition of this event taking place the same weekend as Mother's Day, the schedule of events is being adjusted to allow participants to bug out on Saturday. The general idea is to come in on Wednesday or Thursday, ride the area roads and see the sights, then hit the sanctioned BBQ competition in Rome on Friday evening. Those that want can stay for the music or gather round the ol' campfire which will be available each night at the campground.
The campground is a treat with Cedar Creek running adjacent to the tent sites and one of the best outdoor gear stores in the region on-site. Besides camping and riding, there's options to canoe/kayak Big Cedar Creek with shuttles provided for a fee by the campground staff, a driving range, and the nearby cave and spring at Cave Spring. Within 90 minutes you can explore/see Rock City, Ruby Falls, and Point Park on Lookout Mountain, watch hang gliders take a leap at Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding Park, or visit battlefields preserved from the War of Northern Aggression, and Cherokee Indian heritage sites from that tribe's forced removal from the area in the 1800's. OR ride the roads that take you over Fort Mountain (one of my favorites!) into the town of Ellijay, apple capital of the South, and eat at your choice of great restaurants. And, for those with a hankering, we're within an easy ride over to KramBonz, Tellico Plains, and the Cherohala. Take your pick, it's all good!
The campground is a treat with Cedar Creek running adjacent to the tent sites and one of the best outdoor gear stores in the region on-site. Besides camping and riding, there's options to canoe/kayak Big Cedar Creek with shuttles provided for a fee by the campground staff, a driving range, and the nearby cave and spring at Cave Spring. Within 90 minutes you can explore/see Rock City, Ruby Falls, and Point Park on Lookout Mountain, watch hang gliders take a leap at Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding Park, or visit battlefields preserved from the War of Northern Aggression, and Cherokee Indian heritage sites from that tribe's forced removal from the area in the 1800's. OR ride the roads that take you over Fort Mountain (one of my favorites!) into the town of Ellijay, apple capital of the South, and eat at your choice of great restaurants. And, for those with a hankering, we're within an easy ride over to KramBonz, Tellico Plains, and the Cherohala. Take your pick, it's all good!
Sport rider
Iron Butt
IronButtAl said:
If/When it become's NC's turn to host the event, I'd be more than happy to help coordinate it. (I'll volunteer Pope to help me!!!) There's lots of options in the western NC area (and others too). I realize NC is the northern area of the SE region, so hosting it here would be more difficult for the extreme southern guys. I probably can't make it to the spring rally this year with the National coming up on us, but will look forward to more in the years to come!
With only two registered, we need to have more interest on this or pull the plug. Please add a little something here if this sounds like something you might like to do, or we're going to have to consider cancelling this soon. Some interest or activity can keep this going a bit more, but..........
Glenn, I'm not sure why you can't see it, but it is there. Anybody else have a problem of seeing the Roman Roast on the River?
I can access it w/o any problem.
Perhaps by chance Glenn, did you not change the calender to the SE area..just a thought...
Perhaps by chance Glenn, did you not change the calender to the SE area..just a thought...
I can't make this one because I'm using more leave than I have to go to the National and other events between now and August 1.
Next year I won't have any such limitation, and it may turn out I might as well live in the SE region if I spend so much of my time down there. :great: :beerchug:
Next year I won't have any such limitation, and it may turn out I might as well live in the SE region if I spend so much of my time down there. :great: :beerchug:
Camper Dave said:
The City of Cave Spring is named after their water source, a natural spring flowing out of a cave right smack in the middle of the town. The spring is used by many to supply fresh dinking water, supports a natural trout pond at its mouth, and feeds a public swimming pool without the need for any chlorination. I try to hit it several times a week to replenish my water bottles from bike trips. Many years ago a Mr. Rolater donated the land to make a public park which now bears his name. Google "Cave Spring GA" for more on the fascinating history of the place.
Ranger Jim
Sport Tourer
I suspect that Dave was referring to the season rather then the location . You know Dave, it's all that dratted gopher's fault! 
