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Will this run be easy? In 3 words: Up to you. This blog explains everything we’re doing in great detail, but we are also very adamant in stating that you be self-reliant on this run. How you might ask? Plan ahead. Please DO NOT expect others to do the thinking for you.
Now,
we won’t be totally without assistance if something does goes wrong,
we will have a A chase truck with a trailer (IF ANYONE ELSE WANTS TO
JOIN IN AS A CHASE TRUCK THAT WOULD BE WELCOMED) along with many cool
cats who
will chip in and help a brother out. But again, we don’t want to hear
you can’t change out your spark plug because you didn’t bring your
socket wrench.....
Plan ahead, be self reliant.
What kinds of bikes are allowed? The Tar Bull Run is open to anyone on any bike. Our personal tastes run toward the kind of bikes and people who frequent Chopcult.com and/or JockeyJournal.com, This means custom motorcycles influenced by the style of the 40’s to the 70’s. That being said, guys on Ducks, Jap sport bikes, full dressers are absolutely cool. If you have a 50-grand chrome abomination, you may feel out of place. If you ride a shitty old Shovel that blows up between Brooksville and Pensacola, you will fit right in. But again, make sure you or your buddies have the tools. Plan ahead and be self reliant.
What kinds of bikes are allowed? The Tar Bull Run is open to anyone on any bike. Our personal tastes run toward the kind of bikes and people who frequent Chopcult.com and/or JockeyJournal.com, This means custom motorcycles influenced by the style of the 40’s to the 70’s. That being said, guys on Ducks, Jap sport bikes, full dressers are absolutely cool. If you have a 50-grand chrome abomination, you may feel out of place. If you ride a shitty old Shovel that blows up between Brooksville and Pensacola, you will fit right in. But again, make sure you or your buddies have the tools. Plan ahead and be self reliant.
THE TAR BALL RUN “LOOSE” DETAILS
** BE RESPECTFUL OF EVERYONE DON'T ACT LIKE AN ASS, ESPECIALLY AT THE CAMPGROUND..WE WANT THEM TO INVITE US BACK **
THURSDAY NOV 6th::
SOUTH FLORIDA RIDERS- we'll meet up..more details on this....
EVERYONE ELSE - MEET AT THE CAMPGROUND BELOW. FEEL FREE TO GET THERE AT ANYTIME ON THURSDAY. WE'LL BE ROLLING IN SOMETIME BEFORE DARK HOPEFULLY.
*** WE ARE CAMPING! NO HOTELS, MOTELS, OR HOLIDAY INNS ****
WE WILL BE SETTING UP CAMP, OUR ONE AND ONLY CAMP FOR THE ENTIRE RUN, AT "THE FARM" IN BROOKSVILLE (SEE BELOW) IT'S $30 A HEAD AND THEY (not us) WILL BE COLLECTING THIS AT THE GATE. THERE'S BATHROOMS/SHOWERS AND CLOSE BY STORES TO STOCK UP ON BEER AND BEEF JERKY OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU WANT. BYOB! WE'LL BE HAVING OUR UNOFFICIAL PRE PARTY THE EVENING OF 11/6 AROUND THE CAMPFIRE...
SOUTH FLORIDA RIDERS- we'll meet up..more details on this....
EVERYONE ELSE - MEET AT THE CAMPGROUND BELOW. FEEL FREE TO GET THERE AT ANYTIME ON THURSDAY. WE'LL BE ROLLING IN SOMETIME BEFORE DARK HOPEFULLY.
*** WE ARE CAMPING! NO HOTELS, MOTELS, OR HOLIDAY INNS ****
WE WILL BE SETTING UP CAMP, OUR ONE AND ONLY CAMP FOR THE ENTIRE RUN, AT "THE FARM" IN BROOKSVILLE (SEE BELOW) IT'S $30 A HEAD AND THEY (not us) WILL BE COLLECTING THIS AT THE GATE. THERE'S BATHROOMS/SHOWERS AND CLOSE BY STORES TO STOCK UP ON BEER AND BEEF JERKY OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU WANT. BYOB! WE'LL BE HAVING OUR UNOFFICIAL PRE PARTY THE EVENING OF 11/6 AROUND THE CAMPFIRE...
ONCE AGAIN.. WE WILL BE AT ONE CAMPGROUND. UNPACK YOUR SHIT AND SET UP
YOUR TENT AND YOU WONT HAVE TO PACK UP UNTIL SUNDAY, WHEN WE LEAVE.
WE'LL BE DOING DAILY RIDES AND END UP BACK AT THE SAME CAMPGROUND.
19234 Lake Lindsey Rd Brooksville, FL, 34601
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=to+19234+Lake+Lindsey+Rd+Brooksville,+FL,+34601
FOR ALL THOSE WHO DON'T COME ON THURSDAY - WE'LL STILL BE THERE FRIDAY.
ONE THING WE LEARNED LAST YEAR, WITH HAVING A BASE CAMP IS, AN ORGANIZED RIDE IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. SO, YOU CAN GO WHERE YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT... ONE THINGS FOR SURE, THE PARTY WILL BE BACK AT THE CAMP EACH NIGHT. WE WILL THOUGH HAVE GROUPS RIDING PLACES, BARS, WHAT HAVE YOU.. SO RIDING? THERE WILL BE A LOT OF IT!
SUNDAY NOV 9th:
SO IF YOU'VE SURVIVED UNTIL THIS DAY, THEN KEEP IT GOING. AGAIN, THEY'LL BE RIDES OUT THROUGH THE FOREST TO ODD PLACES, WHEREVER YOU WANT, THEN BACK AGAIN TO HOME CAMP! ... AND THE PARTY CONTINUES..
PLUS... WE'LL BE DOING A RAFFLE FOR ALL THE GIVEAWAYS!
SUNDAY NOV 9th:
RIDE HOME YOU STINKY BASTARDS!
KEEP READING...
What about idiots?
Nobody
more than me, and those who have helped to organize this ride, wants
to have a great time. With that said, we have a long and excellent
ride Friday and Saturday and NEED to leave early to enjoy it, (or
not, again up to you). Depending on the size of the group we may
split up the chase trucks cover two groups if we don’t all stay
together (But not hanging out at the camp waiting for others to get
up).
How much is it going to cost? That depends on you. We aren’t charging for shit. AGAIN, Camping is $30 a head paid when you show up. Food/booze is on you.There are a few places to eat close by or you can buy and bring it back to the campground to eat.
How many people are going? Don’t know 10? 20? Last year we had about 50. From what I've heard seems we will have a sizable group this year.
I’ve never done this type of ride before?—what should I expect? nothing really, its a boring ride and you shouldn't come.
Our advice:
Be
Prepared. Physical preparedness means having everything you need to
sustain yourself for the entire trip. Though there will be several gas
stops/mini marts along the way (Our Gas Stops), I would carry some type
water at least, just in case you get stranded somewhere and TOOLS.
Here’s a minimum list of things you should pack for the ride:
- Really? You should know by now...
Finally….
This is a “loose” schedule, were not tour guides, we just want to get a bunch of like minded people together for a kick ass ride and drink, eat and make some new friends along the way. Just remind yourself that you’re on a different time schedule.
I WILL BE POSTING UPDATES SO CHECK BACK HERE AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE RIDE.
If you've still got more questions, feel free to email me (bhead1968@yahoo.com) and ask away.
