This route starts and ends in Chattanooga, traveling into the mountains of Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. This ride is truly fantastic, ranging from deep in the forest to riding through beautiful valleys surrounded by mountains.
2025 Vintage 500
September 12-14, 2025
~500 miles
$500* total
$150 deposit due on registration
Balance of $350 due 12 weeks prior to start of ride.
*does not include transportation to/from Chattanooga or accommodation in Chattanooga on September 11 or September 14, if needed; breakfast the morning of September 12; fuel or extra parts during the event
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The route is fully mapped by us. Navigation is by roll chart (roll charts are provided – you have to provide your own roll chart holder). No GPS. Camping at pre-selected and pre-reserved campgrounds (different campground each night). Your registration fee covers the support vehicles, camping, food and beverages, and maps. You will be responsible for paying for your own gas, parts, and any additional food/beverages.
There is a maximum of 30 paid riders, who are divided into smaller groups for riding. This helps keep the group moving while providing group support when needed. However, expect to be in the saddle for 8 to 12 hours a day.
The riders’ meeting occurs at 7 am the Friday morning of the event, and we arrive back in Chattanooga mid-late afternoon on Sunday.
rules
- All bikes must be manufactured before 1981. There is no limit on how much the bike costs.
- Your bike must be street legal, registered, and insured. You must have a valid motorcycle license.
- Suspension can only be upgraded with components available before 1980 or new replacement parts with the same travel specs. So, upgraded rear shocks are ok, front end swaps manufactured before 1980 are ok. Monoshock conversions are not ok.
- Everything you need for the weekend (excluding cooking equipment and food) must be carried on your bike: clothes, camping gear, tools, spare parts etc….
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Refunds
Deposit is transferable to another person but not refundable.
4-6 weeks from the event – $150 refund
Less than 4 weeks to the event – $0 refund
At any time, you can transfer your registration to another person.
Support
One support vehicle follows close to the trail, and the other goes from camp to camp, prepares all the food, and can be used to pick up parts or supplies for bike repairs.
Each riding group will be supplied with a Garmin InReach Satellite tracker to communicate with the support vehicle and for medical help, if needed.
Included is a hot breakfast, packed lunch and snacks, evening meal, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Breakfast and evening meals are served at camp.
