How far would you travel for Handmade show?

[witcombusa]

Now that the dust has settled a bit, just how far would you go......

[DarrenCT]

via an airplane is pretty easy to go anywhere

driving... not more than 6 hours

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ Same sentiment as DarrenCT. Anywhere in the United States via airplane and around 6-8 hours of driving.

[Ti Designs]

If it were in my town and there was nothing good on TV, I might go.






Either I just like to ride or I can't stand looking at stuff I can't afford or don't want to wait year for, or I'm trying to get banned from the Serotta forum...

[SadieKate]

I've been fortunate enough to be within fairly easy traveling distance for the last 3 years. I might fly somewhere if it was inexpensive and a short flight only if the location had something else to offer - good weather and an opportunity to ride, friends to visit, etc. It would have to be coupled with other personal activities.

[Fixed]

if i could ride there
cheers

[Smiley]

Southwest flies to "Indy a No Place" IN, so I am there. Don't mess with the plan already. Seriously there could have been worse choices then Indy for NAHBS so I will take it.

[David Kirk]

I drove 22 hours last year to San Jose. This year it was a short drive of 12 hours.

Next year it's a short flight. See you there.

Dave

[SadieKate]

Don't mess with the plan already. Seriously there could have been worse choices then Indy for NAHBS so I will take it.Is that what this thread is about? I thought it was just asking how much effort and money you'd expend to get to a show.

[djg]

I dunno really. I'm sure I'd enjoy it, even if I've never been so I'm just guessing really. If the kids were grown and off at college or something, I might be pleased to make a weekend of it. Depending on the weekend or the locale, I might go for more or less of a stretch. If I were retired, I might well be glad to make a real road trip (or even plane trip) out of it.

As it happens, I'm a public servant with 2.5 weeks of vacation per year and three little kids at home ... so, maybe a couple of hours -- out and back in one day -- tops.

It's nothing to do with the show and I have no criticism of next year's site or last year's either. It's just about my own constraints.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . especially if I can convince a few others yahoos from this neighborhood to go with me and carpool! :p

BBD

[e-RICHIE]

. . . especially if I can convince a few others yahoos from this neighborhood to go with me and carpool! :p

BBD
just don't get carpool tunnel syndrome atmo.



ps if yaz go, bring cash.

[J.Greene]

For year one in Houston I drove from orlando. If I had the same hot chick riding with me I'd do it again.

JG

[manet]

ps if yaz go, bring cash.

.. maple leaf..?

[manet]

For year one in Houston I drove from orlando. If I had the same hot chick riding with me I'd do it again.

JG

in a ramble'r?

[jmewkill]

Its never too far far to see those shiny bikes and those happy faces.

There won't be any more wool hats though? Right?

[e-RICHIE]

Its never too far far to see those shiny bikes and those happy faces.

There won't be any more wool hats though? Right?
:no: :no: :no:
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[chuckroast]

It looks like I am willing to travel 476.88 miles.

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=nw&go=1&r=f&aoh=&aot=&aof=&2a=&2c=Indianapolis&2s=IN&2z=&2n=Marion%20County&2y=US&2l=uVgsPdZYk1jdhk1XIK1M8w%3d%3d&2g=QGiY2Usp%2bNBHphQlN0CqYQ%3d%3d&2v=CITY&1a=&1c=Raytown&1s=MO&1z=&1y=US&1l=QKJ1ondk4fl362ns2Vcz5Q%3d%3d&1g=oyej1AwEFU36389Hn5ODmg%3d%3d&1pn=&1pl=&1v=CITY&1ffi=&1ex=&1n=Jackson%20County

[J.Greene]

in a ramble'r?

Who me (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWI_fLkw3k)?

JG

[MarleyMon]

if i could ride there
cheers
I walked to the convention center on Sat.
25 minutes. maybe 10 on a bike.
:beer:

prolly I would drive a couple hours or three.

[stevep]

id like to check it out but i travel enough as it is.
rather stay home.

mebbe at some point.

[Jack Brunk]

Wherever Sachs, Kirk, White, Desalvo Etc decide to go, I'll be there. I'll be there because of two things, these guys mentioned and the forum folks I meet.

[taz-t]

Its never too far far to see those shiny bikes and those happy faces.

There won't be any more wool hats though? Right?

i'd put money down that there'll be fewer nose rings next year.

fwiw - I missed the forum get togther, but thanks to whoever said check out India House and Fenouil (mighta been the frame builders list)...

Portlanders eat well!

- taz

[rphetteplace]

300 miles for me this year. I can hardly wait. I'm planning on tailgating in the parking lot. If you smell brats grilling next February that'll be me! :) :beer:

[coylifut]

I don't see that much diference between a 3 hour flight and a 6 hour drive. if it lands in austin, I'm there. great town, great food.

[WadePatton]

I'll drive up to 10-12 hours, otherwise I'll fly.

Which means I'll drive to anything this side of the Rockies and fly to the rest.

[Wayne]

I'll hitch a ride with you wade, or we can use my van.

[John13]

I'd like to make it too, I'll bring the strippers

[handsomerob]

I would probably travel about 485 miles... give or take.

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=nw&long=%2d88215678&2n=Marion%20County&height=603&1y=US&r=f&mo=ma&2s=IN&2c=Indianapolis&dtype=s&2si=gaz%5fus&2da=%2d1%2e000000&2rc=A5XAX&cl=EN&1n=Shelby%20County&width=1280&2v=CITY&lat=37421060&did=1204009688&qq=1ADqpk24ofBGO6eWVrMtp439wFFwz%252bSuozoHN3MvzsA UMaVF22euUK%252fDpBlTQFzRTW7b5QZ0z%252bNwoyD0AhxPu KJxd2oLPGydEXlOzG84MNilaBd4pU%252bQb5VRQufRMrskUbQ fhb20Fh1Ezv56s3DOdJJ42tl5O%252b%252fVtOI4tx5AjO8MO mZndN%252b2mYOLGnqHMrRR3A3qy1Nn4e%252fJTvQLFq8XAPk PEzL9WYL1qInKrIJCM5hWgmtu3CvJdQ%253d%253d&2gi=YJtN9pQ9RkOD%2bGMVgaSm0Q%3d%3d&2y=US&un=m&1s=TN&1c=Germantown&zoom=3&go=1&rsres=1&1v=CITY&ct=NA&1l=JJlm3rkwRtlZrJ8l8YunTw==&1g=VVJP3QXMPlfOqUtFx962YA==&2l=uVgsPdZYk1jdhk1XIK1M8w==&2g=QGiY2Usp+NBHphQlN0CqYQ==

[DarrenCT]

Wherever Sachs, Kirk, White, Desalvo Etc decide to go, I'll be there. I'll be there because of two things, these guys mentioned and the forum folks I meet.

game on

lets get drunk.

-DL

[fixednwinter]

Flew in from Toronto Canada for the 06 edition in SJ. Struck speechless by the unpainted frames of Mr. Sachs, the welds of IF and the Vanilla trike. Enjoyed talking to Mr. Ferris of Anvil.

Best 4 hour flight I ever took.

[thejen12]

if i could ride there
cheers
+1

Jenn

[george]

When is it this year? and where is it this year?

[MarleyMon]

When is it this year? and where is it this year?
NAHBS 2009 will be held in Indianapolis, February 27 - March 1.
NAHBS website (http://handmadebicycleshow.com/2008/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)
Yeah! 367 days :beer:

[Waldo]

I live in Oakland and went to the show both years it was in San Jose (~45 miles). I'd go if it were in Monterey (115 miles). I didn't go to Portland and wouldn't go to Indianapolis or points on the East Coast unless the show is in Boston or Milwaukee, where I have family. The show is wonderful eye candy and all, but to me it's not worth it to travel so far or so long to see what I've seen already.

[george]

[QUOTE=MarleyMon]NAHBS 2009 will be held in Indianapolis, February 27 - March 1.

Thank you for the information. :) Indianopolis is three hours away from my hometown Chicago. I will be driving there this May for Indianapolis Mini Marathon (13.1 miles) .