WV Mountain Guzzi Rally - Sept. 30th - Oct. 2nd. AND the Kentucky rally . OOPS .

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I received this information from Lemuel concerning both events, he asked that I pass it along.

August MGNOC and 11th Annual Mountain Guzzi Rally September 30 to October 2.
Dear friends,
I have been in France since mid-May with the exception of two weeks in Germany and will in all likelihood be here until July 2017. Obviously I won't be present at the August meeting at Boyer Station. However, there are a number of people who still plan to attend and I hope no one changes plans just because I can't be there. So please try to make it because it's a fantastic area and since most, if not all have been there, go join in and email to tell me what a great time you had.

I'm sure some of you will have questions regarding the rally so I'll say this now. The 11th annual Mountain Guzzi Rally at Pipestem will go on the first weekend in October, which this year will be September 30 through October 2. Carolyn will be handling everything, so go support her and our annual meeting.
 
Lemuel

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

The latest from Lemuel:

The Mountain Guzzi Rally at Pipestem State Resort Park will be the weekend of September 30 to October 2. I can't be in attendance, so there will be some slight changes from the usual. This year the format will be more like our monthly meetings. Rather than formal registration and Carolyn providing the dinner on Friday at the meeting point, which is Shelter A beside the park office headquarters, the participants who want can have Friday dinner at the Bluestone Dining Room at the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem State Park. Saturday's breakfast at 9 will be at Kirk's in Hinton as usual. Saturday is for rides in the area and Saturday night everyone will go to Brandon's as we have for years now. Larry Clark will be helping with an informal registration and directions and information. I hope my absence doesn't cause yours. Come and enjoy.

[tazio]

Charlie, any chance you and Morini going?

[brlawson]

Good Rally. Lots of characters at this one.

[ChuckH]

As Bruce says, it is a good rally.  Held at a private campground with very good facilities.  Good food and lots of really nice people.  No cell phone coverage down in the valley at the campsite but that is not a really bad thing.

Unfortunately for me, this year it is also the same weekend as the Hoosier Beemers Rally in Indiana.  I know several people who are planning to attend it, so I will probably miss the Kentucky get-together.

Ride safe and have fun.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I'll be going to this rally after visiting with my sister and B-I-L in Liberty. I don't camp - are there any good "mom and pop" motels nearby?

[Orange Guzzi]

I'll be going to this rally after visiting with my sister and B-I-L in Liberty. I don't camp - are there any good "mom and pop" motels nearby?

I am not a camper either.  I have stayed in town at the cheap hotels.  Better than a tent, but not the Ritz either.  I have also rode from home and back rather than camping.  Only an hour ride for me. 

I will work on the Louisville riders.  There are many of us here in the city now. 

[oldbike54]

 A location and contact info might be helpful , unless it is a big secret , if so , in the words of Roseanne Roseanadanna ... 

 Dusty

[Nick]

Sep 22 to Sep 25, 2016
16TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY FALL RALLY

Kentucky River Campground, 1489 Steel Branch Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. It is hard to believe, but the Kentucky Guzzi Riders Fall Rally with be our 16th! Rally fee is $35. Camping is $8 per person per night. The rally site is about 9 miles north of Frankfort off U.S. 127. 866-227-2465. Hot showers and flush toilets. Contact Rally Chairman: Mike Gozia at 502-241-0337: 7004 Apple Orchard Lane, Crestwood, Kentucky 40014. Email: motogozi@yahoo.com.

[oldbike54]

 Thanks Nick 

 Dusty

[cwiseman]

I'll be going to this rally after visiting with my sister and B-I-L in Liberty. I don't camp - are there any good "mom and pop" motels nearby?

They have on site RV's you can rent for $75.00 a night, not a bad deal since you can enjoy the campfire BS and drinks in the evening with some great people.

[cwiseman]

I'll be there again this year and going to use it as a starting point for my vacation in the mountains of NC

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

They have on site RV's you can rent for $75.00 a night, not a bad deal since you can enjoy the campfire BS and drinks in the evening with some great people.

Something to consider. Since I don't drink "adult" beverages, riding somewhere at the end of the day isn't an issue though.

[bpreynolds]

Since I don't even own a Guzzi anymore, what is the price for driving a KTM?  Wait a minute, don't answer that.  Cue up the Deliverance banjos.   

[oldbike54]

Since I don't even own a Guzzi anymore, what is the price for driving a KTM?  Wait a minute, don't answer that.  Cue up the Deliverance banjos.   

 Wait , WHAT ?

 Dusty

[bpreynolds]

Wait , WHAT ?

 Dusty

Yessir.  They are all gone, gone, gone.  Who says tigers can't change their stripes?   

[Chuck in Indiana]

For those that haven't been.. it's an intimate little rally, I'd guess normally about 75 people. Set on a curve of the Kentucky river. Big pavilion to hang out and shoot the breeze in. Huge stone fireplace in one end. Clean showers and restrooms. Good food and lots of it.
John normally leads a ride through gorgeous horse country and maybe a stop or 3 at distilleries. Just a nice laid back rally where you get to meet some people, hang around the fireplace, and have a good time.
There'll be maps of twisty roads, etc. They're pretty darn good roads. :) There's a walk in beer cooler up the road.
Oh. One other thing.
There may be some bourbon involved. :)

[cwiseman]

Something to consider. Since I don't drink "adult" beverages, riding somewhere at the end of the day isn't an issue though.

I thought for red suspender people Ensure was the adult beverage of choice, the chocolate flavor isn't too bad.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I'll be going to this rally after visiting with my sister and B-I-L in Liberty. I don't camp - are there any good "mom and pop" motels nearby?

Doesn't look like I'm going after all. 

[Chuck in Indiana]

We'll miss you, Charlie.

[Bigtime]

Thanks everyone for getting the rally info out there for us. ChuckH we're going miss you this yr. Prep work in full swing now. Wood is cut for the fireplace, burgers and brats ordered, chili is made( Karla made it before her knee surgery a few weeks ago)and the camp ground looks great. I've been out riding some of the routes(I know, tough job, but someone has to do it).Found a really cool ice cream joint I think everyone will enjoy.Thanks again and looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.   JohnB

PS:ChuckH. Just because you ride a Bimmer now we still love ya.

[Dean Rose]

Thanks everyone for getting the rally info out there for us. ChuckH we're going miss you this yr. Prep work in full swing now. Wood is cut for the fireplace, burgers and brats ordered, chili is made( Karla made it before her knee surgery a few weeks ago)and the camp ground looks great. I've been out riding some of the routes(I know, tough job, but someone has to do it).Found a really cool ice cream joint I think everyone will enjoy.Thanks again and looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.   JohnB

PS:ChuckH. Just because you ride a Bimmer now we still love ya.

John,

Thanks for checking up on me, it will be probably be a month or two before I'm back in the saddle.
I really was planning on getting to your rally this year. Sure hope every thing goes well, ride safe and have fun on that new Stelvio.

Thanks,

Dean

[dennylee11]

 My usual crew and I will be there - but, only Thursday and Friday. Leaving Saturday so as to meet other obligations.

I'll be riding my new Honda Africa Twin. But, I'm hoping that this upcoming year (2017) I will be able to put an MG back in my garage as well!

Denny

[Bigtime]

Denny,  Looking forward to seeing you and your Africa Twin.Haven't seen one yet. Have a safe ride. 

[oldbike54]

 No details , fill us in folks .

 Dusty

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Posted it all here before:
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=84934.msg1348831#msg1348831

and it's all on the MGNOC RallyCalendar:
http://www.mgnoc.com/rally_calendar.html

Pipestem State Resort Park. Make reservations early. Lodge rooms and cabins sell out. Always plenty of camping. I (Lemuel Stephens) can't be in attendance, so there will be some slight changes from the usual. This year the format will be more like our monthly meetings. Rather than formal registration and Carolyn providing the dinner on Friday at the meeting point, which is Shelter "A" beside the park office headquarters, the participants who want can have Friday dinner at the Bluestone Dining Room at the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem State Park. Saturday's breakfast at 9:00 will be at Kirk's in Hinton as usual. Saturday is for rides in the area and Saturday night everyone will go to Brandon's as we have for years now. Larry Clark will be helping with an informal registration and directions and information. I hope my absence doesn't cause yours. Come and enjoy. Lemuel Stephens

[Bill Hagan]

Just made reservations, in 30, out 2.

Kathi's in Seattle then, so I can escape "The List" ... tho there will be a reckoning. 

Assuming others here going.  Anyone from near the top of Virginia? 

My intended route down pretty much this: https://goo.gl/maps/oXspzmKK2B72

Bill

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Since I'm not going to Kentucky after all, I am hoping to go to this. Might ride the Morini.

[creaky99]

I would like to show up for 2-3 days, turns out I can come only for one day. Is there a ride to Rabbit Hash planned?

[Bigtime]

Unfortunately, the general store at Rabbit Hash burnt to the ground this past spring. Truly sad. The Sat. ride will include a tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery and a country ride to a very neat ice cream shop.