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Beginning in and round about Chattanooga Tennessee and ending officially in Florence Alabama, at McFarland Park. This ride
has had up to approx 80,000 riders on Saturday; now thats a lot of visitors coming in at one time!
The un-official ending of the ride which is not sanctioned, but visited by many bikers, is the very tiny town of Waterloo
that can only be reached by 25 mile twisting 2 lane blacktops. There's camping sites, full hookup and primitive right on
the banks of the river. But a warning to the wise: this place can get badly over crowded and dangerous due to traffic congestion
and curiosity seekers in automobiles. If you want to leave from there in a hurry on Saturday, you may as well hang that idea
up. I suggest getting in on a "Motorcycle Forum" that deals with "rides" and events and get some info other than mine about
Waterloo if you are a 'Doubting- Thomas'.
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First rule of thumb is to make reservations at motels, campgrounds or bed & breakfast houses if you plan on staying over in
the Florence area. Thankfully motels, food and gas abound within a few blocks of the McFarland Park.
If you are new to this area its good to know and remember that there are 3 other cities adjoining Florence and the entire
4 city area is known as the Shoals.
There is a relatively new, Marriot, overlooking the river, the Renassiance Tower and the Wilson Dam and within walking distance.
There's several nice large city parks in the area and of course a couple of Walmarts if you can't get by without shopping.
Like most other areas, restaurants abound!
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There is one Harley Davidson Dealership in the Shoals area, one Victory Motorcycle dealer, plus about 10 or more licensed
independent motorcycle shops (5 are actually H-D savvy), and only 2 would be willing to take your bike in and make it "an
emergency repair" ASAP.
There are a few Jap bike dealers; one Jap bike franchise dealer in fact, Longshore Cycle Center, is located just across from
the McFarland Park festivities; however, if your bike breaks down on Saturday evening, most repair shops are closed on Monday,
however one is open, and I can highly recommend, T&M Cycles 3922 Cloverdale Rd
Florence (Petersville), Phone (256) 768-3011.
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NOTE: It would be advisable to visit the Florence Alabama website to learn more about the city's exact location, sights to
see as well as the motels .
* SPECIAL NOTICE
I would check out the weather at this area (35630)in advance of the ride and then come prepared for foul weather, as the conditions
here can change from a predicted sunny weekend to monsoon weather in 24 hours.
If I can be of any help, Email me well before the date of the ride, cause so many things change. I will also be happy to
give you driving directions into the area and a few short cuts that will eliminate a great deal of unneeded miles.
**************Terryfoster2u@gmail.com**************
Its sad to say, but HELMETS REQUIRED
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