Back roads with limitless possibilities
Every single day, someplace new to ride. You’ve probably seen the T-shirt: “How come you never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist’s office” Well, if you don’t know the answer to that already, you will after a couple of days at the <strong>Honda</strong> <strong>Hoot</strong>. Here’s a rundown on some of our favorite rides for 2008. On Wednesday, there’s a new event for 2008: Ghost Town in the Sky. Enjoy a scenic ride to this mountain-top Wild West theme park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, which offers thrilling rides (including the world’s only roller coaster located, literally, on the side of a mountain), gunfights (using blanks, of course), live music and shows, plus lunch, all within an authentic reproduction of a Western ghost town. Also on Wednesday there’s the popular Cherohala Skyway Ride. This is a spectacular selfguided trip (including lunch), and you can ride at your own pace on one of the greatest roads you’ll ever ride, with elevations that climb over a mile high. Thursday’s Capes and Cavern Ride is another new event. Polish up your Bat Bike for your ride to the largest cave in Tennessee, where you might even encounter some caped crusaders. You’ll start your explorations with a quarter-mile walk down into the caverns (always a naturally cool 56 degrees!) past rock formations, waterfalls and pools to the ballroom, where lunch and some surprises await. There’s also the Cumberland Gap Ride on Thursday. This self-guided ride covers some spectacular countryside, and in town you’ll witness a Civil War reenactment on the main street. A great mountain lunch is included. On Friday, we have three great rides in store for you to pick from, including the new-for-2008 Bikes and Boats at the Lake. Enjoy this great self-guided ride to Lenoir City and Fort Loudon Dam, which stretches 4190 feet across the Tennessee River. There, representatives from <strong>Honda</strong> Marine will greet you with boats and watercraft rides. Enjoy a leisurely lunch while lounging under the shade trees, and remember: it’s OK to lounge, so stay a while. Another Friday ride is a longtime <strong>Hoot</strong> favorite: The Poker Run, a charity fundraiser benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Even if you’re not a gambler, you’re raising money for a great cause, and the ride itself is always a treat. Last year we introduced Beans, Beans and More Beans, an event that was a real gas, so to speak. So in 2008 we’ll reprise our exclusive tour of the world-famous Bush Beans plant, including lunch. Last year was the first time in history that the Bush company opened its doors to the public. It was an instant sellout, so sign up early as 2008 will be the 100th anniversary of Bush’ founding. Finally, on Saturday there’s the Ride For Kids, always a big favorite at the <strong>Hoot</strong>. As you probably know, the Ride For Kids is the official charity of the <strong>Honda</strong> Rider’s Club of America, and the proceeds from this ride help benefit research and treatment for children suffering from brain tumors. A little later on Saturday is the Best Dam Ride and Fish Fry, a real <strong>Hoot</strong> classic. This one sells out every year, and once you’ve tasted that catfish lunch you’ll know why. The magic of Norris Dam can be wonderful. <strong>Honda</strong> <strong>Hoot</strong> . June 18-21, 2008 . Knoxville, Tennessee . www.hondahoot.com 07
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