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We changed our departure times to 8:30 AM
Each day we will depart at 8:30AM after Breakfast
Be aware of the 4 Time Zones that we will be riding in
and the TIME CHANGES DST Sunday Night
Phoenix does not change
You can meet the group anywhere along the way
Keep up with the group via Facebook or call me to locate group
Greg McKinney cellphone 870-799-9057
We are staying at Super 8 Motel Wilmington
(Wrightsville Beach)
3604 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405
Call the motel (910) 343-9778
GWRRA Discounted Rate:
Single $39.00 + tax
Double $42.00 + tax
It is suggested getting a double and share a room with another GWRRA Member
We received bad reviews about the Motel 6 in Wilmington |
We will ride about half the distance each day then stop for lunch around 1:00 PM
We will be stopping for fuel often which will give you a chance to grab something to drink
A loaded Trike pulling a heavy trailer can only travel 125 miles between refueling
Departing at 8:30 AM
From the Parking area between the 2 bridges from the Beach
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Eastern Time Zone
Riding 512 miles / 8 hrs.
stopping Friday evening in
Oxford, Alabama
Central Time Zone
Motels: Motel 6, Baymont Inn, Comfort Inn, Country Inn, Days Inn, Courtyard, Econo Lodge, Holiday Inn, Sleep Inn, Travel Lodge, Wingate Inn
We are staying at the Motel 6 at 202 Grace street 256-831-5463 ( 2-bed $39.99)
Day 2
March 13th
Saturday Depart at 8:30AM from Oxford, AL
Ride 575 miles / 8:45 hrs
stopping Saturday evening in
VanBuren, Arkansas
Central Time Zone
Motels: Super 8, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn, Motel 6
We are staying at the Motel 6 (exit 5) 479-474-8001 (2-bed $41.99)
Camping: Park Ridge Campground 1616 Rena Rd. Van Buren, AR. 479-410-4678
Springhill Park 1700 Lock & Dam Barling, AR. 479-452-4598
Day 3
March 14th
Sunday Depart at 8:30 AM from Van Buren, AR
Ride 554 miles / 8 hrs.
stopping Sunday evening in
Tucumcari, New Mexico
Mountain Time Zone
Motels: Motel 6, Comfort Inn, Gateway Inn, Robert Beasley
We are trying our hand at camping in our new tent
Campground: KOA Campground 6299a Quay Road AL 575-461-1841 Tent, electric, cabins, bathhouse, Store, Hot Tub and food
BE AWARE OF THE TIME CHANGE
PHOENIX DOES NOT THEIR CHANGE
Day 4
March 15th
Monday Depart 8:30 AM from Tucumcari
we need to be in Albuquerque, NM at 12 noon for lunch at the Route 66 Casino
and meet with the local Chapter for a Special Event
The Laguna police to provide us with an escort through the Route 66 portion of our trip.
They will block off intersections, and make sure we have a safe passage back onto I-40.
I'm also working on getting an escort from the State Highway Patrol
Ride 623 miles / 9:15 hrs.
stopping Monday evening in
Phoenix, Arizona
Mountain Time Zone
Motels: Days Inn, Motel 6 and many more to choose from
We are staying 2 nites at the Days Inn 21636 N. 26th Ave. 623-434-5500
Campgrounds: North Phoenix RV Park (1-mile away) 2550 W. Louise Dr.
Other GWRRA members are at camp site whom stayed the winter!
GWRRA friendly and excited to have us.
Ed Carroll the Chapter Director for San Diego, California Chapter CA-1F
is bringing their CHAPTER to Phoenix on the 15th of March
(arriving in the afternoon)
Most of them are staying at the
Days Inn 21636 N. 26th Ave, Phoenix, AZ. 623-434-5500
There are a limited amount of rooms left (20) as of 2/27/10
Tell them you are with GWRRA and receive the Managers Special
One room with 2 beds was $59.99 which can be split between 2 couples
I will also be staying at the Days Inn because it is very close to the Home Office
I-17 exit 215 "West Deer Vally Road" (west side of I-17)
There is a Waffle House, Denny's and Cracker Barrel nearby for breakfast
Motel 6 is also nearby |
Day 5
March 16th
Tuesday 9:30 AM
After breakfast, everyone start gatherng at
GWRRA National Headquarters
21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ.
800.843.9460 - 623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
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10:00 AM
Group Meeting
Tours of Home Office
Group Photos for the cover of Wing World Magazine
Visit Wing World Magazine Center
After your trip you are encourged to submit articles for your Chapter, District and Region Newsletters
Take photos and send in your articles to Wing World Magazine
They are planning a mini series about the FORTY to PHOENIX RIDE of 2010
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Lunch will be at the Campgrounds:
North Phoenix RV Park ( near the motels & Denny's
2550 W. Louise Dr. 623-581-3969
Other GWRRA members are at camp site whom stayed the winter!
GWRRA friendly and excited to have us.
Mountain Rides being designed
Plans are being designed
Groups will gather and depart to see the Grand Canyon and other attractions
The California group CA-1F will spend the day in Phoenix and a second night at the Motel
Day 6
March 17th, Wednesday
The California group will depart with
California Chapter CA-1F
and lead the group to California!
San Diego, California
Pacific Time Zone
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Mexico
We have a couple of GWRRA retired Police Officers that are members of CA-1F
They will lead the group into Mexico and we'll eat at a great Mexican Restaurant overlooking the bluffs
We shouldn't have any problems with these Officers leading us
Safety is first and foremost with GWRRA
You can not take any firearms across the border
You will receive a briefing in Phoenix
It is recommended that you leave your trailer in the US
Customs could decide to inspect and you would have to repack it
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Day 7
March 18th - Thursday
Day with the Chapter Members
Evening Chapter Dinner Ride with CA-1F
If you have any questions call anytime
Greg McKinney
870-799-9057 Cell Phone
Ed Price
GWRRA National
1-800-843-9460
This page will be updated ASAP as needed
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