Annual Guzzi Riders In New Mexico Rally, August 13th - 16th, 2015

[Luap McKeever]

Annual Guzzi Riders In New Mexico Rally, August 13th - 16th, 2015

Eagle Guest Ranch Campground, Datil, New Mexico.
 Grand door prize: 1977 Moto Guzzi Convert!
Come down and enjoy the serenity of Datil, great roads and good food!
Poker Run, 50/50 drawing, awards

$40.00 registration includes:

Opportunity to win 1977 Moto Guzzi Convert!
Camping fee Thursday through Saturday nights
Lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday
Coffee and rolls Sunday
Mechanic and service work available
Parts for sale and swap
Take Highway 60 west of Socorro, NM, past the
VLA (Very Large Array) telescope; look for the
signs for the rally and campground in Datil.

RALLY UPDATE: During our Rally on Friday, August 14th, we will have a group ride to memorialize the passing of former MGNOC New Mexico State Rep Cynthia Standlee. The Memorial Ride will take us to Emory Pass where we will scatter Cynthia's ashes to join her husband Dan. The ride will be led by State Rep Matt Forslund, and cover a bit over 400 miles round trip. Departure at 7:00 A.M., back in Datil by supper. To participate in the ride, you really need to be at the Rally by Thursday evening, be gassed up and ready to ride early Friday morning. The Rally will be open as normal Friday. Questions, call: Matt Forslund 505-850-8383, Stephan Byarlay 505-321-5177.
Eagle Guest Ranch Campground
Datil, New Mexico

[charlie b]

Isn't anyone else going?

I still plan on being there.  But, won't arrive until Fri after lunch.

[Dharma Bum]

I'm riding down from Colo Springs along with my daughter on her CBR250.  Might take us a while to get there!

[oldmxdog61u]

Me and my buddy will be there thursday in time for the memorial ride. I will bring some cigars for a campfire smoke to jn as well.

[Arizona Wayne]

I plan on being there Friday on my Breva 750.  The motel is booked so as usual there will be a good turnout.    I'm tenting as usual.

[Travlr]

Since the motel is full, a group of us are staying at The Largo Motel in Quemado.

Mike

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g47163-d270150-Reviews-Largo_Motel_and_Cafe-Quemado_New_Mexico.html

[charlie b]

Glad I won't be alone :)  I'll be camping again.

If I were to pick a motel to stay in the Largo would be it.

There is another (or two) in Magdalena but have not seen them lately.

[lucydad]

Geez sounds fun.

[rboe]

I'll be camping. Arriving Friday.

[SeanF]

Arriving Friday afternoon, lodging at the Nylon Hilton. 

[JJ]

There is a group of us from Phoenix leaving early Friday morning.  

We are staying at the luxurious  Largo Motel in Quemado this year!

I heard there is A LOT of road construction / delays on 260 from Payson to Show Low AND on SR 60, near Devil's Canyon, so we have to choose our route carefully on the way up.

JJC

[PJPR01]

Sounds like folks are going to be gathering in Pie-Town for breakfast soon!  :)  Great road to ride with a visit to the VLA! 

[oldmxdog61u]

Im staying at the hotel in datil, we made p.l.a.n.s this year! Sweet!

[rocker59]

Geez sounds fun.

Sounds HOT!

I love New Mexico in September.

[JJ]

Sounds HOT!

I love New Mexico in September.

Hi Rocker -

Not so hot, really, and Datil is near the Continental Divide @ >7,000 feet. 

Phoenix will be 111-112 degrees the next few days - Now THAT is HOT!!!

[JJ]

Im staying at the hotel in datil, we made p.l.a.n.s this year! Sweet!

Hi Bruce -

You were smart (and lucky....) to score a room at the the "chi-chi" Eagle Guest Ranch in historic Datil, as I believe they only have a total of eight (8) rooms!!

Jim "Jimbo" McDermott (aka "The Grand Pooh-Bah" of the Valley Guzzisti), and Bruce-the Le Mans are also staying there, I believe.

Ron, Christoph and Steve-O are camping. 

Me, Andy, Mike and I believe a few others are staying at the luxurious Largo Motel, near Pie Town.

[Arizona Wayne]

Hi Bruce -

You were smart (and lucky....) to score a room tat the Hotel Datil, as I believe they only have 8 rooms total!  Jim (aka "The Grand Pooh-Bah") is also staying there. 

Ron, Christoph and Steve-O are camping. 

Me, Andy, Mike and I believe a few others are staying at the luxurious Largo Motel, near Pie Town.

Real men camp there just like JN Smyth used to. 

[charlie b]

Yes, Datil is a bit cooler.  You just have to ride across all that desert to get there :)

We've been having a little bit of a dry spell, so it may not rain.  Good and bad.  Good cause there will be less chance of close lightning.  Bad cause temps will be higher.

[JJ]

Real men camp there just like JN Smyth used to. 

Yes, agree 100% - "Real men" camp...  

So just call me "Motel-Boy" and we'll be even!

[Arizona Wayne]

Yes, agree 100% - "Real men" camp...  

So just call me "Motel-Boy" and we'll be even!

Hey, JJ, when I can't get a motel room I tent and this is my alibi.  Got a new tent and need to try it out.

[JJ]

Hey, JJ, when I can't get a motel room I tent and this is my alibi.  Got a new tent and need to try it out.

Hey Wayne -

I have ridden motorcycles on the street for >45 years.  I have done my fair share of two-wheel camping for many years.  My wife and still still go camping, but by SUV.

Today's choices for modern motorcycle camping gear is light and practical an efficient.

I guess the important point is that we are both RIDING to Datil, and that has merit in and of itself.

I look forward to seeing you again! Take care an as always...RIDE SAFE

JJ

[oldmxdog61u]

Camping sounds great, but i prefer a nice shower, fresh bed,  and power hook up for my respirator and dialysis machines.

[JJ]

Camping sounds great, but i prefer a nice shower, fresh bed,  and power hook up for my respirator and dialysis machines.

Imagine that....(lol)  

Yes, getting old is NOT for the faint of heart!

[JJ]

For those that want to ride up with us Friday morning, Aug. 14th, here are the coordinates:

We will meet at 6 AM (early is better, believe me) - off the US 60, Stapley exit, in Mesa, at the Circle K

We will stop for breakfast either in Superior or Globe

JJC

[Arizona Wayne]

Right now it looks like possible t-storms in the pm all days, highs in the mid 80s, lows in the mid 50s.  Good thing I'm bringing rain gear. 

[JJ]

Right now it looks like possible t-storms in the pm all days, highs in the mid 80s, lows in the mid 50s.  Good thing I'm bringing rain gear. 

Yes, it rains ALL THE TIME up in the mountains in the PM.  Like the Boy Scout Motto says:  "Be Prepared!"

Last year, when we rode past Sunrise Ski Resort, it POURED and it was the wettest I have been in a motorcycle in years! 

[charlie b]

And do not count on the weather forecast.  Yesterday was supposed to be fairly dry here.  Then a bunch of scattered thunderstorms started a little convention.  One huge one.  Rained most of the afternoon and evening.

Last week we had a lightning strike on the property.  About 100ft from the house.  Shattered a dead tree.  Luckily this year there has been plenty of rain so fire danger is low.

3 more days!  That reminds me, gotta get out the camping gear.

[JJ]

And do not count on the weather forecast.  Yesterday was supposed to be fairly dry here.  Then a bunch of scattered thunderstorms started a little convention.  One huge one.  Rained most of the afternoon and evening.

Last week we had a lightning strike on the property.  About 100ft from the house.  Shattered a dead tree.  Luckily this year there has been plenty of rain so fire danger is low.

3 more days!  That reminds me, gotta get out the camping gear.

Here on the "Forbidden Planet", (aka Phoenix in the summer), it is forecast to be 112-115 frick'in degrees by this Friday!!!

That's nice....I am more than happy to ride through a little COOL rain! 

[Dharma Bum]

Unanticipated change of plans.  My daughter and I were planning on attending and just found out my son's SO is planning on inducing the baby on Sunday.  Grandpa has got to be home for that!  My daughter and I will be doing a short ride (Wed thru Fri) down through Northern NM, Taos, Sante Fe, Madrid, et al.  Enjoy the rally!

[JJ]

Unanticipated change of plans.  My daughter and I were planning on attending and just found out my son's SO is planning on inducing the baby on Sunday.  Grandpa has got to be home for that!  My daughter and I will be doing a short ride (Wed thru Fri) down through Northern NM, Taos, Sante Fe, Madrid, et al.  Enjoy the rally!

Family first always!   We will take photos for you and file a report afterwards!

Again, the Phoenix contingency leaving early (6 AM) Friday morning from the Circle K off the Stapely exit / US 60. 

Breakfast in Superior or Globe, then jamming through the twisties of the Salt River Canyon this year to Show Low.

Then, EAST to Springerville, and across the ol' Continental Divide and onto the planet Datil!