During 2005-2008, this informal event drew 30-40 riders each year. It's just a group of riders from the local area and surrounding states getting together to ride the great roads in the area, and all makes and models of Euro-bikes (Triumph, Ducati, BMW, Moto Guzzi, KTM, Ural, etc.) are welcome.  Each rider is responsible for all their own costs (lodging, food, fuel, etc.). No registration fees, no door prizes, no t-shirts, award banquets, gizmos or route books, no paid staff; it's all up to you and therefore, "at your own risk."  This event is truly what you make it. The 2009 (volunteer) Event Coordinators are Garry Simmons (Pittsburgh, PA), Mark Hawkins (Hawkster) (Frankfort, KY) and Ron Woodhead (Woody) (State College, PA).

North Bend State Park was selected for 2009 in order to provide some new locations and asphalt to explore and because they offered camping and hotel accommodations in close proximity. There are many other recreational facilities/activities available at this park, and the staff is particularly helpful & friendly.

Friday-Sunday, 21-23 Aug 09 at NORTH BEND STATE PARK Route 1, Box 221, Cairo, WV 26337
North Bend State Park Lodge Rooms	North Bend State Park Restaurant
(304) 643-2931  or 1-800-CALL-WVA  northbend@wvdnr.gov	PARK WEBSITE	Park Map (PDF)	Google Map HERE

IF YOU WISH TO STAY IN THE LODGE....a block of 10 double rooms for 21-23 Aug 09 under the group name "Euro Rider Rendezvous" was held. The room block was released on 21 Jul 09 (30 days prior), but you should still call to see what's available (lodge office (304) 643-2931). Just identify that you are with "The EuroRider Rendezvous" and make your reservations. The rate is $75 per night plus tax for up to two people (with a 2-night minimum stay).  Decorated with solid oak furnishings, the lodge features 29 guest rooms featuring two double beds or a queen bed and double bed, bath, air conditioning, telephone and color TV. All their larger "deluxe suites" are already booked by others, not related to the 2009 EuroRider weekend . Nine deluxe cabins are also available to rent at the park for 7 day blocks only (Monday > Monday only). Our group coordinator there is Kristi Steed.

IF YOU WISH TO CAMP... North Bend State Park's "River Run Campground" has a total of 49 camping sites, of which 26 sites have electric hookups.  Their on-site "River Run Campground" is available at $18 per tent site / night (these sites are not reservable in advance), $21 for electric only and $24 for electric & water service. Please call them at 304-643-2931 ASAP to reserve a site (for electric sites only). This campground is about 1/2 mile from the lodge; it's a nice campground with hot showers, flush toilets and a camp store.  They also have another campground available: "Cokeley Run Campground."

UPDATE 17 AUG 09: We understand that all rooms in the lodge and all "reservable" campsites have now been reserved (not c/o this event). The tent sites at their two campgrounds should still be available on a first-come basis - until they are all taken.

The lodge restaurant is dry, opens at 7:00 AM daily, and is very nice and reasonably priced.  We are planning to all meet at the restaurant on Saturday evening at 6:30 PM for a group dinner (on-your-own, with separate checks). Please note that "consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas is forbidden by state law."

This page was updated on 30.Aug.10. Please check back for event updates.