Lake James Tour / Countryside Barbeque

Event date: 
Sat, 09/26/2026 - 9:45am

Meeting Location: BP GAS Station & Store HWY. NC 160 / Exit 4 I-485 across from the Outlets

Meeting time: 9:45am

KSU: 10:00am

Destinations: Countryside Barbeque Lunch Stop / Tour around Lake James to Morganton.

Destination Location: 270 Rutherford Rd. - NC 221 Marion, North Carolina

Restaurant: Serves varied menu. Pork BBQ, Chicken , Beef Brisket, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, 

Ride Description: Four lane Highway to NC 279.   two lane roads to NC 182 to Cosair and  two lane roads to Lawndale to take curvey Golden Valley Rd. to US 226 to Marion, NC.

After Lunch the ride will  take NC 226 to ALT. 221. The ride then takes Lake James Rd. and several others around the lake to Morgamton. Depending on the time we will take NC 18 or curvey Old 18  to NC 24/27 back to Liincolnton. There are several routes available from Lincolnton to Charlotte.

 

Event location:
270 Rutherdford Rd./ US 221
Marion NC 28752
See map: Google Maps

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.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Independence Chapter #4539 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Independence Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Steve Hummer
Ride Leader