The Blue Ridge 250 is a charity fundraising event to support FOCUS and provide an enjoyable motorcycle adventure for its participants. It is actually two events in one, providing a 250 mile day of sport touring over the Southern Appalachian’s best roads and a shorter route which includes some unpaved Forest Service roads for adventure touring and dual sport riders. Explicit route instructions will guide the rider along the spectacular designated routes.
At the morning rider’s meeting, we will hear about the wonderful things being done for the children of FOCUS. Door prizes will be awarded and top fundraisers will be recognized.
Lunch will be provided as part of the entry. Gathering at lunch will give us a chance to mingle with fellow riders.
Seldom will you have a chance to participate in a better organized event and ride some of the most spectacular roads in the area. Chances are many of them will be new and exciting places your motorcycle has never seen.
Each registered rider will receive an information packet with route directions. This will be a self-guided tour, but riders are encouraged to ride with a small group of other participants. This is not a timed event. The route may be completed on schedule without exceeding the posted speed limits.
In order to protect the value of the routes representing the effort by the organizers to benefit the charity, the route sheets will not be distributed electronically prior to check-in at the ride. Registered riders will receive a paper route sheet at check-in. The Sport Tour route sheet is 5″ x 8.5″, suitable for the map pocket of a tank bag. The Adventure Tour route sheet is available in both the 5″ x 8.5″ format or a 2″ wide roll chart. Roll chart holders will be for sale and zip lock bags and tape will be available for the tank bag format sheets if the rider doesn’t have a tank bag. No one will ride alone. Solo riders will be paired with a riding partner. We think reading and following the route sheet adds to the fun of the riding experience.
| Mon, 9/11/2023, 6:00PM | Online entry deadline for free T-shirt |
| Sun, 9/24/2023, 6:00PM | Online entry deadline |
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023
| Fri, 9/29/2023 6:00 – 7:00 PM |
On-site check-in |
| Sat, 9/30/2023 7:45 – 8:45 AM |
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| 8:45 AM | Rider’s Meeting, program, rewards |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch provided at TWoS or Mi Casa Mexican |
| 5:00 PM | Arrive at the end point, Two Wheels of Suches |
Donation levels
| Donation | Reward |
| $100 | Online pre-entry: ride entry, T-shirt, one chance for prize drawing, lunch ($25 additional donation requested for passenger). Entries received by 6PM Monday, Sept 11 will receive a free T-shirt. |
| $100 | Four additional entries for prize drawing |
| $25 | Lunch for passenger |
| $25 | Focus baseball cap |
| Sorry – no refunds! You may sell your entry if you are unable to attend. A copy of your entry confirmation email will admit the purchaser. | |
