BOURBON TRAIL RIDE

Event date: 
Mon, 05/15/2023 - 8:30am to Tue, 05/23/2023 - 5:00pm

Come join in the fun as Steve "2nd Gear" Dickson takes us on a rolling tour of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass, thoroughbred horse farms, the Kentucky Derby, and, most importantly (to some of us), its Bourbon. While in Kentucky, riders will spend some time on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, experience Mammoth Cave National Park, and visit the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. 

Day 1: May 15. We'll ride to the Holiday Inn Express, Texarkana (870) 216-0083, for an overnight stay. 8 Double-Queen and 2 King rooms. $79 + tax. Rooms reserved under THCC.

Day 2: May 16. Arrive in Dyersburg, TN, for an overnight stay. Hampton Inn (731-285-4778). Ask for Wendy. 8 Double-Queen and 2 King rooms. $153, tax included. Confirmation number 91674154.

Day 3: May 17. Arrive at our base station in Versailles, KY. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express, Versailles. (859) 873-5501, (option “0” for Operator to make reservation). We'll stay at this hotel through 5/21, taking day rides from the hotel. 8 Double-Queen, 2 King. Room rate 5/17 & 5/18 - $120. 5/19 - $189. 5/20 - $150. 5/21 - $114. High room rates are due to the University of Kentucky events in the area. If you prefer to register online, email Steve at: [email protected], and he will send you the link. Rooms reserved under Texas Hill Country Chapter HOG.

Day 5. May 19. Mammoth Cave Tour. Depart hotel at 8 am and arrive at the cave by 10 am. Park entrance is free, but tours have varying prices. Food Service is available in Park for lunch. There are many different cave and park tours. Go to www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm to review available activities. To take a particular tour, there are directions to sign up and pay on the website. Otherwise, we are limited to tours available when we arrive. Depart for hotel at 3 pm. 

Day 8: May 22. Headed home. Layover in Dyersburg, TN. Hampton Inn (731-285-4778). 8 Double-Queen, 2 King. Room rate is $143.87, tax included. Confirmation number 91940650.

Day 9: May 23. Overnight at Holiday Inn Express, Texarkana (870) 216-0083. 8 Double- Queen, 2 King. Room rate is $79 + tax. Rooms reserved under THCC.

Day 10: May 24. Ride ends at Buc-ee’s in New Braunfels.

*Stage at Buc-ee's in New Braunfels at 8:30 am for the pre-ride safety briefing. 

**RSVP to Steve at: [email protected], and sign up for the ride at our Chapter meetings.

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.

Event Coordinator: 
Steve "2nd Gear" D.
Road Captain, Past Safety Officer