Last year, my friend Chris Callen called me up with an idea that he and the guys at the Limpnickie Lot had been tossing around for several months.  The idea was to drop all distractions of everyday life and head to the mountains for a long weekend of riding and relaxation.  What initially started as a small group of friends planning to make their way to our area to have come fun, quickly turned into a much anticipated event for next generation riders, builders, and manufactures.  Just like that, the Big Mountain Run was born.

Aiming to provide an opportunity for the future of custom motorcycling to share in good times and great riding, the Big Mountain Run was developed to be an informal, Gypsy Tour style of event, meeting in Statesville, NC and making a two-day run to their final destination -- the Hiawasee Outfitters Campground in Reliance, TN. 

The first Big Mountain Run was a huge success, and countless riders from across the country made their way to the mountains for an unforgettable experience.  The second run, coming up on May 19-23, holds even more promise at becoming one of the most memorable runs of the season.

As their mid-way, overnight stop for the second year in a row, Big Mountain Run riders make their way to Wheels Through Time for an afternoon and evening tour.  Demonstrations of many of the museum's rarest and most interesting motorcycles are held throughout the day and night, and the WTT pavilion and fire pit stays active until the wee hours of the morning.  Personally, its one of my favorite days of the year, and we're honored to have them as our guests.  Its not so often that you get to catch up with so many friends that you don't get to see so often.   I've been working on a 1916 Harley-Davidson "Cutdown" for this years run, and although it'll never be a road-ready machine (no headlight, taillight, horn, or speedo), I'm really looking forward to sharing the roots of custom motorcycles with a group that has made custom motorcycling their lifestyle.

The Run comes through Maggie Valley on May 19th, so don't forget to mark your calenders. 

Check out the Big Mountain Run 2010 website.