Deal's Gap Timeline 2008

Submitted by austin on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 07:33.
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This is the preliminary timeline for our 3rd annual Deal's Gap Memorial day vacation.

  1. May 18
    Load Motorcycles onto Trailer for mock up and tie down checks
    Fuel truck, connect trailer
  2. May 19

  3. May 20
    After work, pack remaining gear into truck and trailer
    Begin trek out of Florida around 6:30pm driving till Midnight or half-distance.
    Sometime Around Midnight stop (Hopefully) in Valdosta, Georgia for a hotel.
  4. May 21
    Leave Hotel around 8:00am to continue drive from Valdosta, Georgia to Robinsville, North Carolina
    Arrive at Tapoco Lodge around 1:00pm.
    Unload all bikes and gear, unwind and begin first ride.
    Orientation to the loops and routes.
  5. May 22 - May 26
    Tapoco Lodge
    Austin, Isaac, Karen - Hillcrest 2
    Craig, Sean, Pete - Overlook 1
    Jacque - Overlook 2
    Ray - Lodge

Estimated Costs

  • 750 miles one way, F-250 Diesel gets 9mpg, $4.20 avg Diesel fuel costs
    $350 one way / 8 people == ~$45 per person
  • Jacque's Truck, 16mpg $3.80 regular gas
    $$180 one way / 8 people == ~$22
  • Trailer Setup - Center expanded metal for third rail
    $280 cost - free labor (Thanks Pete)
    Isaac's trailer= Isaac $200 - $20 per person to pitch in...
  • Lodge at Tapoco $109 a night 4 night stay
    $502 / 4 / 3 == ~$167 per person
  • Hotel in Georgia ~$50 per room (sleeps 3-4?)

$45 + $22 + $20 + $167 + $15 == ~$280 per person estimated weekend costs