19th Annual ISDT Reunion Ride Re-Scheduled

[mike scholl]

All,

After speaking with Steve Barber about his health he mentioned to me that this years 19th Annual Leroy Winters ISDT Reunion Ride has been rescheduled & relocated.
I went to the AHRMA site and sure enough it's posted that it will be held over "Labor Day" weekend and will be hosted by the Athens M/C.  September 5th & 6th

Without even asking yet I'm sure that Kevin Brown (KB) & family will be spear heading the operation with most likely Kent Knudson helping as well? The Athens M/C is also one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in southern Ohio & AMA history. They are well capable of hosting such a event. In years past this club hosted the Ohio State Enduro Championship and  The "Milk Run" enduro which still takes place every year since 1946

The club has also hosted ISDT Qualifiers and National Enduros. The list of National caliber riders born & raised in this area is unbelievable. To name a few of the riders "TC", Kevin Brown, Jeff Russell, Gene O'Nail, Gary Roach the list could go on forever!

Then you  have the "Legends" Sox Brookhart "Home of The Mud Runners" Charlie Hawk, Joe "Pappy" Gee, Bud Wilson, Bud Green, Jim Fogle and many more..

I personally cant wait to ride this years event!  

Mike Scholl
Team J & J Cycles
Enduro & Motocross Specialist

[Mick Milakovic]

This is exciting......I've never been able to attend one of these because they are always during my high school golf season.  Having it on Labor Day is great because we don't do anything then, so it's on my schedule!  I'll have the Harescramnbler in full enduro trim, can't wait!

Mick

[brian kirby]

I'm out for Labor day, no way I can get that weekend off.

Brian

[skiracer]

Well....  I understand the reasoning...but I am not happy about having to travel on one of the busiest weekends of the year.....

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1979 KTM 175 GS

[pv200expert]

Count another one for can't make it now. Labor day weekend is out of the question. Thirty people in the office and we can't change our vacation choice after January. I will probably skip the "Six Days" series now that I can't make the RR. I was looking forward to it this year since they were all within a days drive.

[Kevin Brown]

Sorry to hear that this change will effect some of the six days participants. Unfortunatley a large portion of our land is also under lease for deer hunters and won't be available for the original schedualed date. This date is the only thing left, with the ACES enduro schedual, NEPG, GNCC as well as the local Harescramble and GP series. In a way it's awsome to live in an area with so much dirt bike activity. On the otherhand, It limits our options to schedual an event late, after the others have set their scheduals.  The Athens Motorcycle club will be hosting the Lost in Lodi "Sox Brookhart Memorial" enduro this weekend, in Shade Ohio. Once we clear this hurdle, we will be comfirming a host hotel so reservations can be made to secure those needs. We have an awsome start location with a couple of grass tracks and a cross country course before we hit any roads. The trail will be very friendly for our vintage bikes and riders as well. Please be sure to bring a story if you have one, and listen close to the ones that I am sure will be flying around.
My wife Amber and Kent Knudson and his family as well as the Penton Owners group are lining up the ducks for the banquet. That info will also be available in a timely maner. Keep Steve Barber in your thoughts and prayers. We are honered he thinks highly enough of us to pass the torch to us. This was not an easy decision, But cancelling was not an option in his mind or ours. Steve is a 6 Days rider. He will find a way to get it done. For those who will be attending, we thank you in advance.
Kevin and Amber Brown
Athens Motorcycle club

[Mick Milakovic]

Thank you Kevin.  Will there be camping on-site?

Mick

[Kevin Brown]

Yes, very good camping!!! With a very good food vender!!!
KB

[dennis brown]

is this at the same place the ahrma crosscountry races were held? my 2 sons and i will be there and thanks

dennis l.brown

[Gary Roach]

Hi Dennis,

No, it's a different location, and a different club putting on the event. The location is at the intersection of Ohio State Routes 550 and 690, near Amesville.

Here's a video of the National Hare Scrambles that Athens M/C held there last year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rve1Z8KUPo8

Here's an aerial view of the parking lot, and there's no problem with finding a nice flat area for camping.


Gary

[mike scholl]

Thank you KB & Amber and all of the AMC members, AHRMA, POG and everyone else involved in keeping this special event on the schedule.

As mentioned above the reason for the change is because of Steve Barber's health so here is the link to help support him and his family. Steve's daughter Vicki is posting updates on a regular basis. http://www.gofundme.com/helpstevebarber  Thank you for your support.

I was never fortunate enough to ride an ISDT/ISDE but the thought has always been there! I have been around long enough that I actually have ridden benefit rides for KB and many other riders from Ohio to help support their efforts representing the USA.

Thank you Gary for posting the video and the awesome view..

I only ride a couple times a year so this one is definitely on my list! I actually just finished building a bike for this event.

Now my only concern is how well will Team "Go Brown" do this year? Its been six years since we rode as a team!

Mike Scholl
Team J & J Cycles Enduro & Motocross Specialist
Team "Go Brown"  "KB" Wally Wilson & Myself!

[Kevin Brown]

Thanks Gary and Mike, I will probably not compete, with my roll in setting up the event, It might be frowned on a bit. I assure you I will be out on the trail, soaking in every tail being told and checking that everything is going as planned.
We will have a legends course and will try to get all of the checks lined up so everyone can check through.
With all the events my wife Amber and I play a part in (harescrambles, enduro, GP's and an Enduro cross type event at our local fair), this exites me more than any.
The six days guys are a special group, and deserve the highest respect.
Thanks for the opportunity give it.
Keep Steve in mind and help if you can.
I am insisting Kent Knudson ride with us, in the dualsport part. His bike is almost done. He is always stuck keeping all the Pentovrna riders going. This time he RIDES WITH US. KB

[Kevin Brown]

Good choice, Who will be Waldo's sitter? You or Trever? Good luck. KB

[Brent Chadwell]

I am Brent Chadwell, a member of Athens Motorcycle Club and one of the land owners that will be hosting the reunion ride.

Let me say that AMC is honored to host this event and please keep our friend Steve Barber in your thoughts and prayers.

KB will obviously be the trail boss and oversee the event but my goal as the primary land owner is to make it an enjoyable weekend for everyone involved.

As we plan this event, I would like input from you guys about what you have enjoyed about past events as well as any suggestions you might have. I am also a source of information about the site so I will answer any questions you may have.

As Gary stated, our farm with AMC hosted the AMA East HS last year and has been a part of the Milk Run Enduro since the 1980's. The camping/impound/start area will be at the corner of St Rt 690 and St Rt 550 (thanks to Gary for the aerial pic).

We will have plenty of level primitive camping/parking and we will have food vendor(s).  We are located about 8 miles East of Athens which has a ton of resturants and several motels. We are approximately 35 miles West of Marietta.

If you have any questions just ask.  I will update you with more info as we get things together.

[paul a. busick]

You asked for some in put.  I would like to have a timed hill climbed section.  The Birkshire trials, ISDT events and even McArthur had such a run.  I don't know what you terrain is like at the new venue, but see what you can do. Not only are they fun for the rider, but also a good spot for the spectators. Can't wait for the event to take place-see you then. []  Amherst Paul