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Old May 11, 2015 | 06:15 PM
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Earlier to the Pentagon on Sunday the better. Published time for getting into the parking lot is a 0700 open, however I have been there @ 0615 and gotten in. Just that 1 hour difference in arrival time can mean a big difference when the ride starts unless you come in with one of the large groups that roll out 1st. As an example, I have:

1) Ridden in with dealership groups (Ft Wash HD, Patriot HD and others) and went kickstand up around 1330-1400
2) Direct to Pentagon arriving around 0930 and went kickstand up at 1445
3) Direct to Pentagon parking lot arriving at 0700 and went kickstand up around 1345
4) Direct to Pentgon parking lot arriving at 0615 and went kickstand up around 1310

Just for condideration when making your Pentagon arrival plans

Originally Posted by Steve On 3
Ride in on Sunday with a dealership or get to the Pentagon early. The earlier you get there the closer to the front and leaving early . Ride is short but awesome.
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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This will be our first Rolling Thunder also.
We are heading up from GA Friday morning.
Looking forward to the adventure.
 
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