2026 Trip Recap
RV/Motorcycle Trip to the MSTA North Georgia Classic
April 24, 25 & 26, 2026
I traveled up to north Georgia from Florida with my RV and motorcycle to attend the MSTA ↗ (Motorcycle Sport Touring Association) North Georgia Classic Rally ↗. This was the first motorcycle rally that I had attended.
The Mountain Valley Inn in Dillard, Georgia was the Rally headquarters and many of the attendees stayed there. I was able to get a campsite at Black Rock Mountain State Park ↗. The state park was only several miles from the Rally headquarters, which made it very convenient.
On Friday and Saturday I went on group motorcycle rides. These group rides worked out pretty well since the number of riders was limited to about six or seven. Larger groups can be a little difficult to manage when riding twisty mountain roads. On Sunday I struck out on my own for a solo loop around the area.
- Dates
- April 24–26, 2026
- Rally
- MSTA North Georgia Classic
- Rally Headquarters
- Mountain Valley Inn — Dillard, GA
- Base Camp
- Black Rock Mountain State Park
THREE DAYS OF RIDING
North Georgia Classic Ride Reports
NOTE: Each of these 3 Ride Reports, when closed, will take you back to the Ride Reports & Trip Archives.
Friday — April 24
Joe Brown Could Give 3 Dams
Rally Street Route #5
A scenic MSTA group ride through northern Georgia and southern Tennessee with challenging mountain roads, dam stops, lunch and a few unexpected surprises along the route.
Open Friday Ride Report ↗Saturday — April 25
Two Wheels of Suches Loop
Rally Street Route
A scenic group ride through northern Georgia, including mountain roads, overlooks and a stop at Two Wheels of Suches. Rain eventually caught up with the group on the return to Dillard.
Open Saturday Ride Report ↗Sunday — April 26
Sunday Solo Loop Ride
Approximately 120 miles
A solo ride around the area, including roads previously traveled during earlier Georgia trips and during the rally. Afterward, the motorcycle was loaded for Monday's departure toward Birmingham.
Open Sunday Ride Report ↗This recap page is intentionally limited to the 2026 North Georgia Classic trip. The three daily Ride Reports above contain the photographs, route details, videos and additional information for the Friday and Saturday motorcycle rally rides that I participated in and my solo ride around the area on Sunday.
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