2015 OZARK MOUNTAINS RAT RAID - Now open for registration

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OKStriple

Discussion Starter · Jan 14, 2015 (Edited)

April 23-26, 2015. Registrations must be received by April 15. Cost is just $30 and includes an event t-shirt and dinner at the banquet/awards ceremony Saturday evening.
http://www.ozarkratraid.com/

This years raffle bike has not been posted yet so I'll update this post when it is. This year YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN IT. Tickets can be purchased at the event.

Last year we had 11 of us from 675.net for 3 to 5 days of great riding on some of the best (and sparsely patrolled ) roads in the country. (the year before we had 10 from 675.net)
This event draws Triumph riders of all kinds from around the country, not just the central US. Four years ago, Jazman from 675.net won the raffle bike! Some group rides are offered but most riders (like us) will break into our own groups and go where we want. The only 'scheduled' activity you need to plan around is being back at the hotel by 5:30 Saturday for the banquet. Evenings are typically hanging around the bikes in the parking lot, or a campfire at the hotel back lot. This isn't some biker rally. Its all bout getting out and riding.

Feel free to ask questions about the event below and one of us MOKANARs will answer as best we can.

HOTEL INFORMATION IS LISTED TWO POSTS BELOW:

In the post below, I'll list the role call of those attending from 675.net. Just so we have an idea who is attending, either post up you ARE attending (after you have registered) or that you may be attending. ALSO LIST WHAT DAY YOU EXPECT TO ARRIVE

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OKStriple

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jan 14, 2015 (Edited)

I'll update this list as people post below. This DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE EVENT! You must go to the Rat Raid website to register.
I AM IN NO WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT - JUST TRYING TO SEE IF WE HAVE SOME INTERESTED 675's TO ATTEND.

WHO IS ATTENDING
OKStriple....................................HUB - Arriving Wednesday at noon
Neanderthal.................................HUB - Arriving Wed at noon
SSBFGC.......................................HUB - Arriving Thursday (+1)
KD_in_KC....................................HUB... ..Arriving Wednesday around 1 (+1)
Helta.......................................... HUB - Wednesday Evening
KeithStriple..................................HUB - Arriving Thursday
Styler..........................................HUB - Arriving Thursday
DaytonaSpidey..............................HUB - Arriving Thursday?
Rushlow...................................... Shady Oaks Camping
Natelepain.................................... Saturday only
NoClue90..................................... Saturday only....on foot??
GloryRacing................................... Local guide and connoisseur of Buttermilk Pie

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OKStriple

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 14, 2015 (Edited)

Hotel information
The HUB
www.hubinfo.com 800-597-9963
is the main hotel where event check in and the banquet is held. Most group rides leave from here. It is located on Hwy 7 about 15 minutes South of Harrison Arkansas. The hotel fills up most years so you want to book early (I booked mine last year)

Overflow hotel:
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-harrison-arkansas-AR056
Quality Inn Harrison AR 800-741-7676
This is about 15 minutes North of the main event hotel but is also closer to restraunts, Wal Mart, liquor stores and stuff. Last year there were a lot of Rat Raid folks there so you won't be allone if you end up there

Rooms are cheap at either place and you probably won't have difficulty finding someone to split a room with There is usually a thread about the Rat Raid on the TriumphRat website where you could find a roomie if you can't fid one on here.

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TwoWheeledWonder

· #4 · Jan 14, 2015

Have fun guys and be safe.

Always had a great time and once I have a street legal bike again I will be going down there a lot, but my buddies and I are planning on climbing down at horseshoe canyon which is not far from the HUB so if we are down there at the same time I will come by in the evening and see how you all are doing.

Helta

· #5 · Jan 14, 2015

I'll be arriving late Wed afternoon/evening. Unsure if I am going to trailer or ride down again this year, probably will depend on the weather.

DaytonaSpidey

· #6 · Jan 14, 2015

Not sure on my arrival but you know I will be there!

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Keithstriple

· #7 · Jan 14, 2015

Styler and I will arrive at the Hub on Thursday. Not certain of the time til closer to that day.

jdgun_13

· #8 · Jan 14, 2015

Going to try and get there the day before (will need some rest), or ride down with Ardell.

ssbfgc

· #9 · Jan 14, 2015

Tom - thanks for pulling all the information together. I probably won't be there till Thursday. One of my buddies is attending as well; he rides a 2014 Tiger 1200XC.

Time to get some miles on my bike before leaving! Gotta give it it's first oil change so we can have some real fun!

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Dave73

· #10 · Jan 14, 2015

I'll be arriving Wednesday afternoon, staying at the Hub. As of today there are quite a few rooms still available.

rushloww

· #11 · Jan 14, 2015 (Edited)

My wife and I will be arriving Friday, Apr 18th, and staying at Shady Oaks during the RAT Raid. We will leave on Apr 26th.

Styler

· #12 · Jan 15, 2015

Keithstriple said:
Styler and I will arrive at the Hub on Thursday. Not certain of the time til closer to that day.

What Keith said!
FYI there is a Hallet track day on the Monday before the Rat Raid (April 20th) in case anybody wants to make a week out of it.
Let me know, I plan on at least trying to have 7 days of riding in, one of which is on the track. :thumbsup:
See: http://www.hallettracing.net/track/ for more info about the "motorcycle lapping days (MLD).

Dave73

· #13 · Jan 15, 2015

Styler said:
What Keith said!
FYI there is a Hallet track day on the Monday before the Rat Raid (April 20th) in case anybody wants to make a week out of it.
Let me know, I plan on at least trying to have 7 days of riding in, one of which is on the track. :thumbsup:
See: http://www.hallettracing.net/track/ for more info about the "motorcycle lapping days (MLD).

That's very tempting, but it means at least 3 more nights somewhere. What's your plan for Tuesday and Wednesday?

DaytonaSpidey

· #14 · Jan 22, 2015

Room reserved, will be arriving Thursday sometime.

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OKStriple

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jan 23, 2015

DaytonaSpidey said:
Room reserved, will be arriving Thursday sometime.

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Justin coming again this year?

DaytonaSpidey

· #16 · Jan 23, 2015

I would think so, haven't asked him yet lol

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THEbananaDZL

· #17 · Jan 26, 2015

Sorry guys, not sure I'm gonna make it this year. I will make a trip out later in the season or head to Raid at the Dragon. enjoy!

Torchsport

· #18 · Jan 30, 2015

I was hoping to make it to Arkansas this year, but my trip to Costa Rica just sucked my vacation balance down to jack squat. :unhappy:

ssbfgc

· #19 · Jan 30, 2015

Torchsport said:
I was hoping to make it to Arkansas this year, but my trip to Costa Rica just sucked my vacation balance down to jack squat. :unhappy:

Pffftt are you expecting sympathy from us?? Firstworldproblems

OKStriple

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 30, 2015

THEbananaDZL said:
Sorry guys, not sure I'm gonna make it this year. I will make a trip out later in the season or head to Raid at the Dragon. enjoy!

We'll plan a summer trip either to NW Ark or the Dragon. Enjoy your summer weather in the meantime

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