Detailed Anticipated Schedule
- May 21st, 2008 - Wednesday
- May 22nd, 2008 - Thursday
- 6:30 a.m. - Riders meeting and prayer.
- 6:50 a.m. - Riders on their bikes fueled up and ready to ride.
- 7:00 a.m. - Ride begins and leaves Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson traveling north on I-95.
- 8:45 a.m. - First gas stop on I-95 at exit 7 in Ga. Shell Gas Station (117 mile leg - total 117 miles)
- 9:30 a.m. - Depart gas stop for Savannah H-D
- 10:45 a.m. - Second gas stop on I-95 at exit 94. Davis Chevron Gas Station. (88 mile leg - total 205 miles)
- 10:45 a.m. - Arrive at Savannah H-D for lunch stop. (1hour and 45 minutes for gas and lunch)
- 12:30 p.m. - Depart Savannah Harley-Davidson tanks and belly's full.
- 2:20 p.m. - Third gas stop Pilot Travel Center. Exit 159 on I-26 W. (118 mile leg - total 323 miles)
- 3:10 p.m. - Depart from gas stop and head northwest on I-26.
- 5:00 p.m. - Forth gas stop exit 73. Flying J Travel Plaza. (118 mile leg - total 441 miles)
- 5:40 p.m. - Depart gas stop and ride to Tilley's Harley-Davidson.
- 6:25 p.m. - Fifth gas stop at Citgo gas station (60 mile leg - total 501 miles) next to Best Western Motel
(host hotel) in Statesville. **This gas station would not be a part of our ride due to Dictator Chavaz of
Venezuelan but because of a dangerous location we have decided to bit the bullet to protect the riders of
this group. I am sorry but we decided it was in the best interest.**
- 6:25 p.m. - Arrive at Tilley's for dinner and entertainment. Check-in to hotels. Party or Rest!
- May 23rd, 2008 - Friday
- 6:30 a.m. - Riders meeting and prayer.
- 6:50 a.m. - Riders on their bikes fueled up and ready to ride.
- 7:00 a.m. - Depart Tilley's Harley-Davidson north on I-77.
- 8:45 a.m. - Sixth Gas Stop at Shell gas station. Exit 101 on I-81. (107 mile leg - total 608 miles)
- 9:45 a.m. - Depart gas stop North on I-81.
- 11:42 p.m - Seventh gas stop at Exxon gas stop at exit 220. ( 120 mile leg - total 730 miles)
- 12:00 p.m. - After fueling up ride over to Shenandoah Harley- Davidson for lunch
- .1:15 p.m. - Depart Shenandoah Harley-Davidson north on I-81.
- 2:30 p.m. - Eighth gas stop at Apple House - Shell Gas Station at exit 13. (78 mile leg - total 808 miles)
- 3:30 p.m. - Depart gas stop and head for Washington.
- 4:45 p.m. - Arrive at Radisson Hotel in Washington. (79 mile leg - total 887 miles)
The ride is officially through on arrival at the Radisson Inn but the fun has just begun!
If anyone is interested, a few of us will be going at 7:30 pm to the Marine Barrack at 8th and I for the Friday night parade
and drill exhibition. You can get ticket by going online at www.mbw.usmc.mil/Newmbw or you can go in general
admission.
- May 24th, 2008 - Saturday
- This is a free day for all of you to see and do what you please. Some suggestions are Arlington Cemetery
for the changing of the guard and Kennedy's gave site, all the museums on the plaza, or any of the
surrounding Washington area Harley-Davidson dealers.
- May 25th, 2008 - Sunday
- 6:00 a.m. - We will all meet at the Radisson Inn and leave as a group with police escort to the Pentagon
parking lot. It is a short 7 minute ride there and we will be some of the first to come out in the Rolling
Thunder parade. Prepare for the 6 hours in the parking lot though. There is food, refreshments and limited
vendors at the parking lot. This is a Harley-Davidson pin stop so don't forget to get your pin.
- 12:00 p.m. - First bike out of the parking lot and we will be soon to follow to the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
From there you can visit many sites. Take your time and explore.
- May 26th, 2008 - Monday
- 7:30 a.m. - For anyone that would like to ride back to Statesville via the interstate, we will be police
escorted back by the Iredell Sheriff's Department leaving the Radisson Hotel.
- ? - Many others will be heading south on I-95 to their home destination. Try to join up if you chose as there
are safety in numbers.
Enjoy your time and ride at your own comfort level!