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The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:47 am
by Skinny-J
First off this is not a thread about Trials bikes. Any mention of those gay fukin things in this topic and we might as well change the name of this forum to something besides Dual-Sporters and Adventurers (I have some suggestions). If you don’t like my bad attitude, stay out of this thread, there is no need for you to comment. If you like riding real motorcycles, read on….

A couple of year’s ago something like ten of us did the KAT in the counterclockwise direction. It was a great trip. Here is a link to that trip:The KAT

We staged out of Matewan and it killed me to be right at the foot of Buffalo Mountain with only a big 650. This time we are going to bring all the appropriate weapons and do it all!
Tentative Itinerary:
Sat 7/18 – drive to Matewan
Sun 7/19 - Get out your dirt bike of choice – ride Buffalo Mountain.
Mon 7/20 – more punishing dirt biking riding of the HM trails.
Tues 7/21 to Sat 7/25 – exchange dirt bike for dual-sport bike and off on a 5 day loop of the Kentucky Adventure Trail. Clockwise this time; it will look totally different the opposite direction (not that I would remember much of it from before anyway).
Sun 7/26 – drive home. Exhausted and with lots of good stories.

You are welcome to join in for any parts of this trip that tickle your fancy. Come for just the dirt biking, come for just the dual-sporting or come for just the drinking and eating. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level, experience or even if you own a trials bike.

Put these dates on your calendar now; tell the wife we will celebrate whatever anniversary/birthday/Hallmark holiday before or after you leave\get back. Carpe diem the ride boyz!

SJ

Attendees:
The Full Enchilada:
1. SJ
2. Wingfixer
3. Phoo
4. Firebolter
5. Repoe (Bud of Firebolter)
6. Smdub

Hatfield McCoy ST only:
1.

The KAT DS only:
1. Bucho
2. DaScrub - including riding there on the ADV bike
3. Junior - including riding there on the ADV bike
4. WindyHill
5. HarleyFLH72


LODGING
Sat 7/18, Sun 7/19 & Mon 7/20: Matewan, KY - Hatfield McCoy Inn - 304-426-4700
Tues 7/21: Harlan, KY - Mount Aire Motel - 606-898-2354
Wed 7/22: Stearns, KY - Big South Fork Trail Lodge - 606-376-3156
Thurs 7/23: London, KY - Budget Host Westgate Inn - 606-878-7330
Fri 7/24: Slade, KY - Black Bear Lodge - 606-663-0061
Sat 7/25: Matewan, KY - Hatefield McCoy Inn - 304-426-4700

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:57 am
by Bucho
YES!!!!!

This sounds awesome. The first KAT trip was outstanding! Ive been wanting a return. A little BuffaloMtn single track will be a great appetizer.














Ill leave the trials bike at home...

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:25 am
by J&J
Hell yes :roost: :roost:

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:33 am
by Boom Boom
:salute: :salute: :salute:

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:51 am
by Boom Boom
Sounds like a great time....just outside my abilities any longer.
Perhaps post more than one ride a year and the dual sport part of the forum will take over as it should :shrug:
I enjoy reading a following along on your adventures...please continue to share your gift of cat herding.

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:24 am
by beejaytee
Man, this is a terrible year to have a kid. Enjoy guys.

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:34 am
by Nobody
beejaytee wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:24 am Man, this is a terrible year to have a kid. Enjoy guys.
I bet you'd want to repeat this climb :lol2:

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:24 am
by Skinny-J
Great Vid Janis! If I still have your DRZ in July, you gotta come back and join us. Hell, I will keep it just for that if you want. :thumbup:

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:52 am
by Laoch
:thumbup:

Re: The KAT -Part Deux AND Hatfield McCoy Buffalo Mountain 7/18 to 7/26/2020

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:26 pm
by juddspaintballs
I think I can swing at least part of this trip. How would the 1090 fare on the DS portion?