Today we met early at the Huddle House on the corner of Hwy 378 and Hwy 441.  Allan and I got there about 7:45 a.m. and then we were joined by Mike, Guy, Curt, and Jerry around 8:00 a.m.  The four of them rode in from Columbia together to join us.  Mike and Guy are members of our chapter while Jerry is a member of the Midland ’s chapter.  Curt is not currently a member that I know of, but he is Mike’s father-in-law and has joined us on both our trips to the mountains this year.  From what I understand he lives near Augusta and rode all the way from there this morning.  

The six of us set off for Lynchburg around 8:45 .  We arrived up there around 9:30 where we met up with Mac, David, and Phyllis from the Pee-Dee (Florence Chapter).  The parade took off around 10:00 .  It took us through downtown Lynchburg .  While the whole trip was about 1.3 miles and only took about 20-25 minutes, it was fun.  I think Jerry said it best, “it’s a piece of Americana ”.  

The Pee-Dee chapter headed back and the six of us rode back to Sumter and went to Shucker’s to let the Columbia crew warm up a little before riding back.  We had a good time making jest of the little Lynchburg parade.  I had fun in the parade and afterwards and I hope everyone else who rode also had an enjoyable day.  

After we warmed up, the Columbia crew headed back and Allan and I decided to ride in the Shucker’s Poker Run.  I apologize to anyone who was looking for us to ride in Ray’s Toy Run.  After hearing Kieth Lowder was a friend of Robbie’s I decided to support the Poker Run.  I’m glad I did.  I’m sure Ray’s Toy Run was well supported, but The Poker Run turned out to be pretty small.  

It had a good route though that took us down towards Manning and Lake View Landing and Goat Island .  Then it brought us back up and eventually to Hwy 261 up to 378.  I’ve made a map of the whole day’s route and will be posting it soon.

I’ll also be posting some pictures sometime in the next couple of days from the parade.  

I had a great day…about 159 miles for Allan and me.  The Columbia crew probably put a little over 100 by the time they got back.  Thanks to all those that came out.