{"id":1267,"date":"2018-12-01T11:45:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T17:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dalemorin.com\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2019-04-24T10:00:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T15:00:03","slug":"2nd-annual-bourbon-and-tobacco-tour-april-13-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dalemorin.com\/?p=1267","title":{"rendered":"2nd Annual Bourbon and Tobacco Tour – June 1-2, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Please note the date change to the weekend of June 1st and 2nd.\u00a0 Keep your fingers crossed for good riding weather.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To help us with planning, please click here to register<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will meet at 9:30am on the east side of LBL on US-68\/KY-80, just west of the bridge over Lake Barkley. \u00a0Parking is on the north side of the highway, and there is plenty of parking available. \u00a0I will have some repair\/adjustment tools, grease, chain lube, floor pump, work stand, and some spare tubes and patches. \u00a0Hopefully no major repairs will be needed before, during, or after the ride but we’ll be prepared for the usual (and some of the unexpected). \u00a0We’ll roll out from the parking area around 10am.<\/p>\n

There is no cost for these rides. \u00a0If you want to chip in a little for the Saturday post-ride cookout, that would be appreciated, but it’s neither expected nor required.<\/p>\n

The route:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The route is entirely within the LBL. \u00a0This loop starts and ends at the east entrance to LBL, and is about 42 miles, all paved. \u00a0As of now, there are a small number of actual turns in this route, 5 by my count, in the entire ride, so there should be no issues with navigation or getting lost. \u00a0I will give my cell number to riders, should assistance be needed during the ride.<\/p>\n

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Click to Download Cue Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n

Moonshine:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If folks are interested, we’ll head over to Casey Jones Distillery<\/a> near Hopkinsville to sample some genuine Kentucky moonshine. \u00a0We can take a tour, or just try some samples. \u00a0I need to know if y’all would like a tour so I can let them know, OK?<\/p>\n

Post-ride cookout:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are planning a cookout after the ride. \u00a0LBL does not allow alcohol, and the Barkley Lodge pavilion is reserved. \u00a0We’ll just have it at my house. \u00a0It’s easier anyway as I can just leave everything is the fridge\/freezer at home and not have to haul it to the Lodge. \u00a0If you’re local, just bring something to share.<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 2 – ride the trails:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If folks are interested, we’ll take some fatter-tired bikes out for some trail riding on Sunday. \u00a0There’s a lot to choose from, the map links below will give you an idea of the variety available to us.<\/p>\n

We’ll figure out when and where to meet during the cookout and I’ll update the information here. \u00a0Most likely will be one of two places. \u00a0Either at the LBL North Visitor Center, or the LBL Golden Pond Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

LBL Hike and Bike Trails<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LBL Maps<\/a>\u00a0– click the Trails tab.<\/p>\n

I didn’t know there were 500 miles of trails and 200 miles of roads in LBL. It is great to have this area so close to home. \u00a0Not all of the trails are available for bicycling, so check the website while you scout a potential route.<\/p>\n

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Temperatures to expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The average high temperature in June is 86 degrees, so on the warm side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lodging:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some options for lodging and some suggestions for restaurants in the area.<\/p>\n

Kenlake State Resort Park Reservations<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Barkley Lodge reservations<\/a><\/p>\n

Both are reasonably priced and are just a few minutes from our starting place. \u00a0Kenlake and Lake Barkley both have restaurants too.\u00a0 For those folks arriving Friday, I have a place in mind for dinner.<\/p>\n

Bike Shop:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bikes and Moore<\/a> in Hopkinsville is a shop that I’ve been to several times, and I couldn’t find a complaint if I tried. \u00a0Good folks and they’ll be happy to help you out, should you need more than a tweak or two.<\/p>\n

Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Contact me<\/a> if you have any questions, I’ll do my best to help.<\/p>\n

Some sponsors have graciously agreed to help out.<\/strong> \u00a0I have no right to expect anything and I’m immensely grateful for their support.<\/p>\n

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PRIZES<\/strong> – Yes, we have prizes too. \u00a0They won’t take you out of the amateur ranks, if you’re concerned about that – but they are good ones that will definitely see some use.<\/p>\n

Prize #1 – for the rider traveling the farthest to attend the ride.<\/p>\n

Prize #2 – for the oldest participating rider.<\/p>\n

Prize #3 – for the youngest participating rider.<\/p>\n

Prize #4 – for the best C&V bike, as voted on by the participating riders.<\/p>\n

Prize #5 – for the Lantern Rouge on Saturday’s ride.<\/p>\n

Please watch your speed while driving in LBL, it’s federal land, so speeding tickets are expensive – paraphrasing Agent K – “the rangers do not have a sense of humor they’re aware of.”<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Please note the date change to the weekend of June 1st and 2nd.\u00a0 Keep your fingers crossed for good riding weather. To help us with planning, please click here to register. Saturday, June 1: We will meet at 9:30am on the east side of LBL on US-68\/KY-80, just west of the bridge over Lake Barkley. … <\/p>\n

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