VJMC National Rally Aug. 9-11, Mitchell, IN

Steve Searles

I do realize this forum is not associated with any club "technically" but I wanted to pass along what I believe will be a great rally for vintage Japanese motorcycles. The VJMC club is hosted and celebrating 35 years in existence with a rally in southern Indiana August 9-11. The location is at the Spring Mill State Park and Inn in Mitchell, Indiana. I am sure there will be great rides in the countryside and bike shows. More details to follow but I thought I would get it out there so people can start planning. Anybody who is anybody with a vintage Jap bike will be there. And if you are not a member it is only $30 to join.

K5 · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:11 am Post subject:

I got it on the calendar. I might have the CB175 ready by then Smile

Really looking forward to this.

Looked for a motel. They're filling up fast. Ended up with one in Bedford, about 8 miles from Mitchell. They have plenty of truck & trailer parking.

-Ray

Steve Adams · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject:

I've got it on the calendar and have asked for the time off already. Gonna call the Inn and make reservations sometime next week. I was at the Bedford rally and would not miss out on the anniversary do-in's at this one.

Steve

Steve Adams · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:56 am Post subject:

Well I made reservations this week at the Spring Mill Inn. I called the listed reservation number which handles reservations for multiple hotels and campgrounds. I spoke with a sweet lady, Linda who took my reservations. Be sure and tell them exactly where you want to stay, the dates and be sure to reference the group code to get the special rates. Have them send you a confirmation number. At the time I spoke with them, they had double beds, rooms with 2 double beds, rooms with 2 queen sized beds and rooms with kings.

Now all I have to do is figure out which bikes to bring.

Below is the info from the VJMC website.

For Room and Camping Reservations:
Spring Mill State Park
Mitchell, IN, 47446
Reservations Direct: 812-849-4508
Reference Group Code: 8812NA
Inn Reservations or Campground Reservations
Park Entrance Fees> Friday and Saturday: In-state - $5.00/day, out-of-state -$7.00/day.

Overflow Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2800 Express Lane, Bedford, IN 47421
Reservations Direct: (812) 279-1206
Reference Group Code: MOT

K5 · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Steve & Steve,

Thanks for the heads up on the Spring Mill Inn. I made reservations (cancelled my previous one in Bedford).

For those interested; they still have rooms. Make sure to mention the code.

Here's the address of the park and Inn.

"Spring Mill Inn is located in historic Spring Mill State Park at 3333 State Road 60 East, just 3 miles East of Mitchell, IN. Mitchell, IN is located 40 miles South of Bloomington, IN on State Road 37, or 60 miles North, North West of Louisville, KY on State Road 60."

Looking forward to this!

Thanks again,
Ray

Steve Searles · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:46 pm Post subject: National Rally

Spread the Word. If you have never been to a national rally for the VJMC, it is a blast. If you have, come again. Great riding in Brown County, Bike Show I am sure and more.

yamasarus · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:41 pm Post subject:

Just made my camping reservations today. I'm gonna pull the toyhauler up there with a couple of bikes on it. I'll arrive Tuesday and spend Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum! And a good time will be had by all! cheers

Steve Searles · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject:

I am going to tow the enclosed trailer and stay in it as well. What campground did you go with, the Spring Hill State Park???

yamasarus · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject:

Steve,
I am staying in the Spring Mill campground. Do you know how far that is from the lodge?

Steve Searles · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject:

That is where I will stay as well!! I will finally get to met you. What bike(s) to take is the next thing. Make sure and take a bike big enough to do some decent road riding like 65 mph up hills and valleys of Brown County. It is going to be a blast.