My Plan
I'm headed to AR a few days early and am planning on riding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
My plan is to ride dirt on both Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be pavement-only. Anyone that wants to ride with me is welcome.
The dirt routes planned for Friday and Saturday consist of class 1 and moderate class 2. There may be some short sections of class 2+ or class 3, depending on the level of maintenance the forest service has done on our planned routes, but my intent is to keep the riding easy to moderate, not hard. I'm selecting routes that I've ridden in the past and found to be moderate.
There are several water crossings on both routes - water crossings are tough to avoid when riding the Ozarks - but as long as it hasn't rained a lot recently these crossings will be not excessively deep or difficult.
The dirt routes will be suitable for any rider of average skill riding a KLR or smaller bike. Big adventure bike riders are welcome to join in too, just be aware that some areas could be a little challenging on a big bike (but, hey, that's why we call it an adventure).
On Sunday I'm planning on riding some twisty pavement. I will likely combine the Little Dragon and the Moonshine Run in order to include as many twisties as possible.
For those who want to join me, meet in the Day's Inn parking lot each morning at 8:40 a.m. with a full tank of gas and ready to ride. Stands up at 9 a.m. Routes will be 3/4 to a full day in length, so plan on being back in Clarksville somewhere between 3 pm and 6 pm. If all goes according to plan we will be back in Clarksville 4-5 pm. If we have issues or delays we will get back later or, if needed, modify the route so we don't get back so late we don't have time for supper, adult beverages, and post ride stories.
I will try to plan a lunch stop each day (lunch is one of my three favorite meals) but make no guarantee, so bring water and snacks. For the dirt routes, you will need to be able to go 100 miles between fuel stops.
Dirt or pavement, bring your tools and gear so you can handle routine roadside repairs (in other words, a flat tire, loose bolt, broken tibia, etc...)