EasyRider Posted August 8, 2014 #101 Posted August 8, 2014 Sedona AZ is a great area. Fantastic scenery and great roads. Grand Canyon and Brice canyon are a day ride away as is part of old rt66. But rather far for those east coasters just to be fair
OrlinEngh Posted August 8, 2014 #102 Posted August 8, 2014 I am with cowpuc and freebird on the Sturgis area.
slowrollwv Posted August 8, 2014 #103 Posted August 8, 2014 Sturgis is a great place, Just not the month of july or the first two weeks of Aug.BLACK HILLS RALLY AT THAT TIME OF YEAR.:rotf:
CaptainJoe Posted August 8, 2014 #104 Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) The mid west, in JULY, in the mountains would be "COOL"... Literally and figuratively... Here's where I'm going end of this month... Cannon City Co skyline drive: Go ahead feel free to DROOL! Slightly more than 15 mph towards the end... I think we need to be smart about this and take into account the Heat that is normally expected in the summer. We got lucky in Guntersville AL this year... IMHO Edited August 8, 2014 by CaptainJoe
Black Owl Posted August 8, 2014 #105 Posted August 8, 2014 Back in '07?? at the International in Ft. Collins, Co., that Squid put together, I think the official attendance was right at 125 bikes. and since then, the average attendance has been about 70 bikes.
steamer Posted August 8, 2014 #106 Posted August 8, 2014 Since WV has been ruled out and Joe is the only one to step up and start the process to sponsor the next rally, why don't we just call it Missouri.
Eck Posted August 8, 2014 #107 Posted August 8, 2014 But rather far for those east coasters just to be fair Just to be fair........ East coasters have had it in their " back yard" for the past few years though. It is time to head west so others can be a part of it.
CaptainJoe Posted August 8, 2014 #108 Posted August 8, 2014 Since WV has been ruled out and Joe is the only one to step up and start the process to sponsor the next rally, why don't we just call it Missouri. That's a days ride for me.. For someone on the west coast though, it's 2000 miles... What's the rush? We got time...
djh3 Posted August 8, 2014 #109 Posted August 8, 2014 Could go the Kansas City and make the HD plant one of the days events. That should go well. lol
cowpuc Posted August 8, 2014 #110 Posted August 8, 2014 Sturgis is a great place, Just not the month of july or the first two weeks of Aug.BLACK HILLS RALLY AT THAT TIME OF YEAR.:rotf: Brother,,, I dont know,, those Black Hills are gorgeous in July. Besides, if it happened like the 3rd week of July we would be able to shop some HD Rally vendors, see a few HD rally bikers, still be able to tour the hills unhampered by crazies AND, there would be places available.. The mid west, in JULY, in the mountains would be "COOL"... Literally and figuratively... Here's where I'm going end of this month... Cannon City Co skyline drive: Go ahead feel free to DROOL! Slightly more than 15 mph towards the end... I think we need to be smart about this and take into account the Heat that is normally expected in the summer. We got lucky in Guntersville AL this year... IMHO THANKS JOE, ITS NOW ON MY BUCKETLIST! Beautiful! Gonna camp up there! Just to be fair........ East coasters have had it in their " back yard" for the past few years though. It is time to head west so others can be a part of it. And North,, west and North Eck... Get more of those Canadian folks too! An International should have a good mix of all brands and breeds! That's a days ride for me.. For someone on the west coast though, it's 2000 miles... What's the rush? We got time... Yea!
slowrollwv Posted August 9, 2014 #111 Posted August 9, 2014 Cowpuc said Brother,,, I dont know,, those Black Hills are gorgeous in July. Besides, if it happened like the 3rd week of July we would be able to shop some HD Rally vendors, see a few HD rally bikers, still be able to tour the hills unhampered by crazies AND, there would be places available.. Not saying it is not gorgeous Just expensive. The least expensive room in the area this time of year ia $100.00 a night and it is 25 miles out of Sturgis. Get one close and it will be $175 and up a night.
Brake Pad Posted August 9, 2014 #112 Posted August 9, 2014 But rather far for those east coasters just to be fair Running the miles isn't the problem, with my co- rider, we're good for 400 miles a day all back roads of course
cowpuc Posted August 9, 2014 #113 Posted August 9, 2014 Cowpuc said Brother,,, I dont know,, those Black Hills are gorgeous in July. Besides, if it happened like the 3rd week of July we would be able to shop some HD Rally vendors, see a few HD rally bikers, still be able to tour the hills unhampered by crazies AND, there would be places available.. Not saying it is not gorgeous Just expensive. The least expensive room in the area this time of year ia $100.00 a night and it is 25 miles out of Sturgis. Get one close and it will be $175 and up a night. Point well taken Roller,, I have 0 experience with motels out there (always just camp on the prairie) and that never occurred to me.. Indeed,, could get real expensive real quick couldnt it...
Condor Posted August 9, 2014 #114 Posted August 9, 2014 Brother,,, I dont know,, those Black Hills are gorgeous in July. Besides, if it happened like the 3rd week of July we would be able to shop some HD Rally vendors, see a few HD rally bikers, still be able to tour the hills unhampered by crazies AND, there would be places available.. Just a thought... That close to the Sturgis rally will be a zoo. 2015 is the 75th Anniversary, and the promoters are pushing it hard.... I still think any time in the 3rd or 4th week of June would be best if you don't like crowds... Then if anyone wants, they can stick around for the official Sturgis.... I bet riders are going to start showing up in early July?? IMHO...
Venturous Posted August 20, 2014 #115 Posted August 20, 2014 why don't we just call it Missouri. Ferguson might make a good hot spot....
Eck Posted August 21, 2014 #116 Posted August 21, 2014 Ferguson might make a good hot spot.... Well, you have my vote..............NOT
etcswjoe Posted August 21, 2014 #117 Posted August 21, 2014 Mo would be a nice ride and I could visit my grand kids
slowrollwv Posted August 21, 2014 #118 Posted August 21, 2014 M0. or Ark. would be OK with me. I am going there the first week of July anyhow.
MJ44 Posted August 21, 2014 #119 Posted August 21, 2014 The Sidecar National Rally is June 25-26-27, 2015 at Elkview Campground 5 miles east of Sturgis, South Dakota. Have it then and it would be a twofer for me Already trying to convince the boyfriend it's a great idea for next year.
Aussie Annie Posted August 21, 2014 #120 Posted August 21, 2014 Watching this with interest...... see my thread
eusa1 Posted August 21, 2014 #121 Posted August 21, 2014 so far I have only seen 1 location with a possible volunteer to host that has not been ruled out? St Chas Mo. is this correct? I can add the other locations as needed? posting your favorite location or cool spots to ride is all good and well, however unless your willing to put the effort into being the host of the event, then it's just chatter?? Planning takes all the time you can get and then some
Condor Posted August 21, 2014 #122 Posted August 21, 2014 posting your favorite location or cool spots to ride is all good and well, however unless your willing to put the effort into being the host of the event, then it's just chatter?? Planning takes all the time you can get and then some Chatter is good. Ideas come from chatter..... Vic and I have done a couple of regionals out here in the west, and from experience, naming a place now is way too early. I'd say just keep up the chatter for the next couple of months before throwing the dart. As far as planning goes, most of it is done in the last couple of months prior to the event. After a place is named, and initial enthusiasm subsides, like a bear things go into hibernation for the winter and early spring, and fire up in earnest around April. That said, I think the best internationals we've had were in the central US, and Ft Collins comes to mind.... There's no reason why we couldn't do something around there again. The theme could be 'Get High in Co'....
eusa1 Posted August 21, 2014 #123 Posted August 21, 2014 Chatter is good. Ideas come from chatter..... Vic and I have done a couple of regionals out here in the west, and from experience, naming a place now is way too early. I'd say just keep up the chatter for the next couple of months before throwing the dart. As far as planning goes, most of it is done in the last couple of months prior to the event. After a place is named, and initial enthusiasm subsides, like a bear things go into hibernation for the winter and early spring, and fire up in earnest around April. That said, I think the best internationals we've had were in the central US, and Ft Collins comes to mind.... There's no reason why we couldn't do something around there again. The theme could be 'Get High in Co'.... Where do you plan to host this International rally at then Condor?
utadventure Posted August 21, 2014 #124 Posted August 21, 2014 I'd love to see this rally be held in Montrose, CO. Montrose is at the top of the Million Dollar Highway. You can go to Silverton, Durango, Cortez, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride. You have good access to Denver, Steamboat Springs, Independence Pass and other great sites.
Condor Posted August 21, 2014 #125 Posted August 21, 2014 Where do you plan to host this International rally at then Condor? We've done enough of these things. VW-Cody #1 and INT-Cody#2, VW-SLO, VW-The Dalles, it's time for someone else to raise their hand. Instead of passing the buck, are you ready to step up??
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