Members can propose rides outside of official rides. Easiest way to spread the word is on our members only Facebook group
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month are group meetups and rides. Rides cancelled due to weather will generally be pushed to the following week. Holiday weekends are also sometimes exceptions. Upcoming rides:
August 23 - Shiner's Run
September 13 - Monthly Meeting and Lunch Run to Gus' BBQ
September 20 - Folds of Honor Charity Ride
Shiner's Run is a fantastic route along the mountains along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. The area was greatly impacted by the floods from last fall and are now making a comeback. The roads are all in great shape! Still working on lunch plans, will update before the day of the ride. Come get your shine on!
Ride Meetup: Weigels
Meetup address: 2865 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Kodak, TN 37764
Meetup Time: 9am
KSU: 9:15am
Road Captains: Alice Easterday / Jeff Noland
Ride Level: 3 (long ride and full of twisties on mountain roads)
Route: https://myindian.app.link/6bC6l8pmuVb
Our regular business meeting will begin at 9am at IMOK. Usually over by 9:30, which will be KSU for our lunch run to Uncle Gus' BBQ in Decatur, TN. Official group ride is over but some may choose to ride on!!!
Meetup: Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville
Meetup time: 9am
KSU: 9:30ish
Route: TBD
Ride Leader: Christine Seal
Ride Level: 1 (short, easy ride)
RECENT / PAST EVENTS
Our annual picnic will be held again at the park at Melton Hill Dam (at the top of the hill in the pavilion near the scenic damn overlook). Here's a link to coordinates where the pavilion is near the dam.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1LfUWn9AXCAR85C7
When quizzed about the theme for this year's picnic, Janee said you will have to show up to find out! Be sure to confirm your attendance on the Facebook event or by texting Janee.
As always, we will have food and games, on and off the bikes. This is one of the events funded from the annual dues, so just show up and enjoy!
You can ride directly to the park or meetup at the dealership for a fun pre-picnic ride. Devil's Triangle is on tap.
Ride Meetup: Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville
Meetup Time: 9am
KSU: 9:15am
Road Captain: Jeff Noland
Ride Level: 3 (short ride but full of twisties)
Route: https://myindian.app.link/0iqub0znuVb
Oh, look, another day of riding some of the best motorcycle roads in the world! Meetup at the Walland Center in Walland, TN, and ride the Foothills Parkway, Tail of the Dragon, Wayah Road, and Moonshiner 28...before doing the Tail of the Dragon again! Make sure your side rubber is good before this ride! We will dip down into Georgia for lunch at the Dillard House. Starting a little earlier than normal due to what will be a long day despite being just over 200 miles from meetup to end.
Meetup: Walland Center
Meetup Address: 5317 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Walland, TN 37886
Meetup Time: 8:15am
KSU: 8:30am
Road Captain: Jeff Noland
Ride Level: 3 (200+ miles, some of the twistiest roads in the region)
Route: https://myindian.app.link/T0Eayv7TZUb
With the Prez and Vice Prez heading out west to do some riding, our membership officer, Chris, will lead our biz meeting and check off old and new business and upcoming events.
Following the meeting, we will have a fun ride to a lunch to the The Boathouse at 33 (formerly Bubba Brews). Gary will lead us on some cool backroads to get us up there for lunch.
Where: Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville / 5280 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN
When: Meeting at 9am. Ride should begin around 9:30ish.
Road Captain: Gary Burleson
Ride Level: 1
Route: TBD
Meet at Weigels in Lenoir City at 10:30 a.m. Ride to Euchees Grill for lunch then to Sweetwater for ice cream. Ride will be led by John Barone, so its bound to be an awesome ride with miles of smiles.
Meetup Time: 10:30am
Meetup Place: Weigels 4567 US-321, Lenoir City, TN 37771
Road Captain: John Barone
Ride Level: 1 (Easy / Laid Back)
Route: TBD
Run to upper eastern Tennessee and just a smidge of Virginia. A 300+ mile day for most riders, but the juice is Jeffinitely worth the squeeze. Fast food lunch in Mountain City and more mountain roads back to Johnson City before hoping on the interstate to motivate back toward Knoxville.
Where: Buccee's, Kodak, TN
When: 9am
KSU for after meeting lunch run: 9:15am
Where to: US421 The Snake loop over to US321 and back again
Route: https://myindian.app.link/aPso043LKTb
Ride Leader: Jeff Noland
Ride Level: 3 (long ride and curvy mountain roads)
Riders to meetup at IMOK at 7:45am, KSU 8am. 371 mile day of backroads so won't arrive at hotel until after 5pm.
Collection of routes including trip up and trip back. We will touch part of all Windy 9 routes over the long weekend! https://myindian.app.link/QM9yBJkkfTb
Hotel in Athens is the Hampton Inn. Group rate is still available, though block of rooms is likely no longer secure.
For riders not making the Spring Chapter trip to Athens, Ohio, John Barrone has a nice ride planned west and south of Knoxville. Lunch will be at the Greek Cafe in Riceville, TN. John says they have more than just Greek food and it's all great!
Where: Weigels @ 4567 US321, Lenoir City, TN
When: 10am
KSU: 10:30am
Where to: Greek Cafe in Riceville, TN, and beyond!
Route: https://myindian.app.link/CWrzg9o0tTb
Ride Leader: John Barrone
Ride Level: 1
Meet at Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville (IMOK) at 9am for our usual monthly meeting. After lunch we'll head easterly via mostly back roads to Carver's Restaurant in Cosby, TN. This is the end of the official ride. For the more adventurous, the Redneck Dragon, Hwy 32 out of Cosby, is nearby. Jeff will pre-ride to make sure the very short gravel section is in good shape.
Where: IMOK
When: 9am for meeting
KSU: 9:30-9:45am (ish)
Where to: Carvers Restaurant in Cosby, TN
Route: https://myindian.app.link/xZYXaf8J7Sb
Ride Leader: Jeff
Ride Level: 1 (before lunch..it's a 1. The optional after lunch ride is a solid 3...Redneck Dragon)
Feel the spirit of freedom and camaraderie as we embark on an unforgettable IMRG ride from Knoxville to the picturesque town of Clarkrange, TN, with a delightful stop at the Cumberland General Store. Lunch at the diner in the store.
Let us know if you are coming by indicating on our Facebook calendar: https://www.facebook.com/share/195VzSVq7b/
Meet Time/Place: 9:45am at the dealership. KSU: 10am
Meetup addresses: IMOK (5820 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville)
Route: To be added
Ride Level: 2 (curvy mountain roads)
Ride Leader: Wayne Landrum
Just a short run up around Norris Dam, and a lunch stop at Vols Diner. Meet at the Indian dealer 10 a.m. Ride will end at Biker Rags, so you can stock up on swag. If your a new rider, new to group riding, or just want a leisurely stroll on some backroads this is a great ride for new riders and those new to group riding.
Meet Time/Place: 10am at the dealership.
Meetup addresses: IMOK (5820 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville)
Route: https://myindian.app.link/OawTnqLHRRb
Ride Level: 1 (short miles and gentle curves)
Ride Leader: Wayne Landrum
Ready to leave the daily grind in the rearview mirror? Join us for a group motorcycle ride to the hidden gem of Suches, GA. Known for its stunning scenic routes and inviting curves, Suches is the perfect destination for riders seeking both exhilaration and relaxation. Every road in and out of Suches is twisty and fun! We'll enjoy lunch at Two Wheels of Suches.
If you plan to make the ride, acknowledge on our Facebook Calendar: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XEqjoopEo/
Meet Time/Place: 8:45am @ Indian Motorcycle of Knoxville (IMOK). KSU 9am. Meetup 2: Sloan's in Vonore at 10am. Meetup 3: Shell in Tellico Plains (the one next to Hardies). Can't spend a lot of time at secondary meetups. Going to be a long day already.
Meetup addresses: IMOK (5820 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville) and Sloan's (107 TN-360, Vonore, TN), Shell (141 Bank St, Tellico Plains, TN)
Route: https://myindian.app.link/SFsYTKs8ARb
Ride Level: 3 (big mileage day, twisty mountain roads)
Ride Leader: Rick Hill