Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma/Arkansas TRMOK AR Sept_web | Page 30

FEATURES TALIMENA WITH T We all enjoy riding our motorcycles. That’s a fact we cannot deny. However, we can’t always find people to ride with us. For the past four years, I have hosted a ride that has provided a place for riders to meet friends while experiencing the beauty and magic of Talimena National Scenic Byway. The point of this ride is for people to be able to meet and form relationships that may last a lifetime on two and three wheels. Towering 2,681 feet above sea level at its highest point, the mountain has a way of drawing visitors in who never want to leave. With 54 sweeping curves, climbing hillsides and coasting down the other side, the mountain has everything a rider could ever want in a perfect place to ride. If you’ve not been to Talimena Byway, it’s time you go. October 14 will be the date for this year’s tour across Talimena With T. Your Riding Writer is ready to roll with you alongside! The mountain draws visitors from across the country. It is the only mountain range in the United States to run West to East vs. the normal North to South. It spans between two small towns of Talihena, OK and Mena, AR. Both of these towns, loaded with overnight lodging and campgrounds, are very accommodating to riders and visitors year round. The ride will be a slow 54 mile mosey across the beauty of the Talimena Byway taking in several vistas as we travel. Games, selfies and horseplay are abundant at these stops. We will have a great location to stop at mid-day across for a great lunch, super hospitality and porch sitting. From there, we continue back along the path into Talihena, OK. From there, we will be treated to a band followed by an outdoor, sit on your bike, drive-in movie at Chuck’s Cycle. This is going to be a fun ride that you do not want to miss. Bring your ride buddies, meet new friends and have a great time at Talimena With T! Watch our social media and our website www.talimenawithT.com for more information. For questions or sponsor inquiries, contact “T”: [email protected]. Talimena Let’s Ride Oct 14,2017 Ride the Talimena Scenic Byway with Your Riding Writer T Fun Games Meet New People Lunch Break At End Of Trail Saloon Band and Ride In Movie at Chuck’s Classic Cycle Watch www.TalimenaWithT.com for more details and information. 30 Thunder Roads Magazine of OK/AR