Thursday, August 18, 2016

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"THE TBR 7 2016 MANIFESTO"

FINAL DETAILS...SO READ!!

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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 (Almost), 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 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/sister 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 Ball 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 bikes, or full dressers are absolutely cool. If you have a 50-grand (probably $10k nowadays) chrome abomination, you may feel out of place. If you ride a shitty old Shovel that blows up between Immokalee and Key Largo, 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 **


     FRIDAY NOV 4th:

      MEETING AT CAFE 27 IN WESTON WE LEAVE AT NOON! (GOOGLE IT) THEN ROUGHLY 130 MILES THROUGH THE EVERGLADES TO THE SKUNK APE FARM... NEVER BEEN? GET READY.

RIDE SCHEDULE AND GAS INFO:

1. FROM CAFE 27 TO FRANKIES CITGO --- 50 MILES
2. FRANKIES CITGO TO SUNOCO IN IMMOKALEE --- 50 MILES
3. SUNOCO TO MI RANCHITO - FOR TACOS..1 MILE
3. MI RANCHITO TO SKUNK APE/TRAIL GLADES CAMP --- 38 MILES

CAMPGROUND INFO:

 http://www.skunkape.biz/


MAP LINK BELOW FOR THE 1ST LEG:

     https://www.mapquest.com/directions/from/us/florida/business-weston/cafe-27-366491876/to/us/florida/gas-stations-clewiston/frankies-citgo-363139333/to/us/florida/gas-stations-immokalee/davis-sunoco-269923238/to/us/florida/mexican-restaurants-immokalee/mi-ranchito-of-immokalee-22352115/to/us/florida/business-ochopee/trail-lakes-campground-4717412?layer=gas




SATURDAY NOV 5th:

     WHEELS UP AT 11AM AND RIDE OUT!! EVERYONE GOES! THERE'S NO MAP BECAUSE WE'RE FIGURING IT OUT AS WE GO.

     DAY TRIP TO THE KEYS, DO SOME BAR HOPPING, TALK SOME SHIT, CATCH UP WITH SOME OLD FRIENDS, MAKE SOME NEW ONES AND RIDE!

     BACK TO THE CAMP AT THE END OF THE DAY FOR THE HORRIBLE RAFFLE.

     SUNDAY NOV 6th:

                    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, THIS IS A RIDING EVENT and WE NEED to leave early to enjoy it 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 $10 A NIGHT AND YOU PAY AT THE ENTRANCE AND GET YOUR TICKET Food/booze is on you.There are a few places to eat close by (Everglades City) 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 over 100.  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, we're 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.


If you've still got more questions, feel free to email me (bhead1968@yahoo.com) and ask away.
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