H.O.G. Chapter Ride - Long Run - Branson Showtime!!

Event date: 
Sun, 09/08/2024 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Members...it's Branson Showtime!

**Please Check Back Often**  We'll continue to update this site for the latest info with a time stamp for your ease of tracking the latest update (latest update on top).

We'll meet/stage at BUC'EEs (south lot) @ 8:30am.  We'll go KSU @ 9am.

***UPDATE*** (8/17/2024)

Details of this Branson trip are finalized.  Overnight stay reservations for the trip in/out in Jonesboro, AR are set...we have a group rate available.  We will cancel the remaining hold on these rooms on 9/3/2024...please jump in to go prior to this date if interested!  NOTE:  Branson lodging reservations are required of each attending individual and made on your own (FYI).

Here is the updated/final itinerary:

  • Travel Day 1 - September 6 - Ride to Jonesboro, AR
  • Travel Day 2 - September 7 - Ride to Branson, MO
  • Ride Day 1 - September 8 - Lake of the Ozarks H-D - Bagnell Dam (50 Rides, One Nation) - Ha Ha Tonka State Park - Bass Pro Shop
  • Ride Day 2 - September 9 - Eureka Springs H-D - Pig Trail H-D - Pig Trail Scenic Byway (50 Rides, One Nation)
  • Ride Day 3 - September 10 - Wilson Creek National Battlefield - Freedom Silo - Hideout H-D - Renegade H-D
  • Ride Day 4 - September 11 - Down Day - At your liesure rides / Engage local venues
  • Return Day 1 - September 12 - Ride to Jonesboro, AR
  • Return Day 2 - September 13 - Ride to RHD (or your final destination)

Reminder:  Prior to each day's ride, we will send ride route details of the next day's ride (in the form of the H-D App) to each attending member.

Let's Ride & Have Fun!!!

***UPDATE*** (8/14/2024)

All attending should have received a group text with admin notes and day 1 & 2 route maps.  It's not too late to join in if desired!

***UPDATE*** (8/4/2024)

All attending should already have your Jonesboro, AR hotel reservation confirmed (via the group rate).  If you did not receive the details in an email, please contact Deno asap.

FYI...a group text will be created by August 11 of all members RSVP'd to participate in this ride.  The text will be used to keep everyone informed of ride information as needed.  Additionally, the ride route information will be finalized/provided NLT August 23, 2024.  If anyone has inputs on points of interest to hit enroute to Branson, please contact Deno. 

Please also take note of the itinerary changes during our Branson time.  More specifics to follow as developed 

Communication Process - All members RSVPing will be added to a group text.  We will establish the group text on August 11.

Itinerary:

Travel To Day 1 (9/6) - 4 hrs 32 min / 270 miles - Jonesboro, AR Overnight (Hampton Inn Jonesboro--2900 Phillips Dr., Jonesboro, AR)
Travel To Day 2 (9/7) - 4 hrs / 215 miles
Day 1 (9/8) - Bass Pro Shops/Renegade H-D (Dealer Check-In)/Wilson Creek Battlefield or Hideout H-D (Dealer Check-In) Note: We may hit all of this depending upon the timeframe involved.
Day 2 (9/9) - Pig Trail Scenic Byway Ride (50 Rides/One Nation) / Pig Trail H-D
Day 3 (9/10) - Bagnell Dam Loop (50 Rides/One Nation)
Day 4 (9/11) - Down Day (Branson show day / Personal ride day / Personal chill day)
Travel Back Day 1 (9/12) - 4 hrs / 215 miles - (Hampton Inn Jonesboro--2900 Phillips Dr., Jonesboro, AR)
Travel Back Day 2 (9/13) - 4 hrs 32 min / 270 miles hrs

***UPDATE*** (6/28/2024)

Hotel reservations in/out of Jonesboro, AR are being finalized.  All members RSVP'd will receive a personal email with reservation instructions prior to July 3.

***UPDATE*** (6/24/2024)

Our pre-planning meeting approved the "Jonesboro, AR" route and the Hampton Inn Jonesboro as our overnight stop in/out of Branson.  

Jonesboro, AR Lodging - September 6 (inbound) and September 13 (outbound):  Hampton Inn Jonesboro (2900 Phillips Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401).  NOTE:  We will receive a group rate for each night.  Please RSVP for the trip and we will send you the room booking information (room hold information is being sent from the hotel--those RSVPd should receive room reservation info via email by 6/28/24).

Branson, MO Lodging - September 7-12:  Please notify [email protected] if you are looking for others to cost-share a VRBO/AirBnB.  We will link up those sending an email.

Communication Process - All members RSVPing will be added to a group text.  We will establish the group text on July 1.

Itinerary:

Travel To Day 1 (9/6) - 4 hrs 32 min / 270 miles - Jonesboro, AR Overnight (Hampton Inn Jonesboro--2900 Phillips Dr., Joneseboro, AR)
Travel To Day 2 (9/7) - 4 hrs / 215 miles
Day 1 (9/8) - Bass Pro Shops/Wilson Creek Battlefield
Day 2 (9/9) - Pig Trail Ride / Pig Trail H-D
Day 3 (9/10) - Freedom Silo/Renegade H-D
Day 4 (9/11) - Down Day (Branson show day / Personal ride day / Personal chill day)
Travel Back Day 1 (9/12) - 6 hrs - (Stopover location & hotel suggestion TBD)
Travel Back Day 2 (9/13) - 3 hrs

***UPDATE*** (6/22/2024)

Route options & information was updated below.

***UPDATE*** (6/19/2024)

Please plan to attend a pre-planning meeting on June 22 @ 9am at RHD.  We'll go over meet locations, routes, enroute stops, overnight lodging, Branson lodging, and other important & pertinent topics.

***UPDATE*** (4/19/2024)

Please plan to join RCs Deno M. and Nate C. as we hit our annual Chapter Long Run to Branson, Missouri!!  Presently, we have 17 members projecting to go...please RSVP to advertise your intent.

We'll meet/stage at BUC'EEs (south lot) @ 8:30am.  We'll go KSU @ 9am.  Route details TBD.

Here is a "straw-man" itinerary:

Travel To Day 1 (9/6) - 4 hrs - Jonesboro, AR (Hampton Inn Jonesboro--2900 Phillips Dr., Joneseboro, AR) OR 5 hrs - Searcy, AR (Hampton Inn & Suites--209 S Poplar St, Searcy, AR)
Travel To Day 2 (9/7) - 4 hrs (Jonesboro) OR 3 hrs (Searcy) 
Day 1 (9/8) - Bass Pro Shops/Wilson Creek Battlefield
Day 2 (9/9) - Pig Trail Ride / Pig Trail H-D
Day 3 (9/10) - Freedom Silo/Renegade H-D
Day 4 (9/11) - Down Day (Branson show day / Personal ride day / Personal chill day)
Travel Back Day 1 (9/12) - 6 hrs - (Stopover location & hotel suggestion TBD)
Travel Back Day 2 (9/13) - 3 hrs

Keep coming back here for more details...planning is underway!

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW---start arranging your stay location in Branson (AirBnB, VRBO, or hotel). 

 

 

Event location:
Branson Showtime Run
Branson MO
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: To_Branson_MO.gpx

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends, and the individual HOG member.  Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior.  Redstone Chapter #4052 requests you “think before you drink” with the above in mind and refrain from consuming any number of impairment drinks that total more than the number of wheels you are on.  Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride.

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Event Coordinator: 
Deno M.
Director / Road Captain

[email protected]