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Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« on: June 18, 2019, 06:47:27 PM »

Jul 12 to Jul 14, 2019
28TH ANNUAL IOWA MOTO GUZZI RALLY
Welcome to Elkader, Iowa and Elkader City Park and Campground. Elkader is in beautiful Northwest Iowa on Highway 13, about halfway between Highway 3 and Highway 18. The park is toward the south end of town and can be seen and accessed from Highway 13. Tent camping Friday and Saturday nights. (Early arrivals need to pay at the park Kiosk for extra nights). Coffee, tea and lemonade all weekend. Three Meals: Friday, Iowa beef supper. Saturday, breakfast and Iowa pork chop supper, rolls and donuts on Sunday morning is included in the rally fee. Also: Dealer displays, Observation poker runs, Guided group lunch ride on Saturday. There is a swimming pool in the park (cost not included in the rally fee). Rest, relax and enjoy all the scenic roads in the area to ride. Area Motels and Hotels: Elkader Inn 563-245-2020; Best Rest Inn, West Union 563-422-3537; Elm Motel, West Union 563-422-3841; Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point 563-933 6054; Guttenberg Motel 563-252-1433. If these accommodations are filled please ask for recommendations. Preregistration closes June 30, 2019. Age 25 and older - $35. Under age 25 - $15. At the rally: age 25 and older - $45. Under age 25 - $25. Contact person for information or to pre-register: Dennis Revis, 2253 Terrace Avenue, Winterset, Iowa 50273. Email: dennisrrev@aol.com. 515-491-1882. Make checks payable to: Dennis Revis.
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2019, 06:51:38 PM »
Great midwestern rally!  If you’re on the fence about a rally, this is the one for you.   Lovely area ( unlike most of the mid west) very friendly lots todo.
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2019, 08:46:04 PM »
Quite a few bring thier grandparents to see the bikes.  One of the best rallies I've been to.
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2019, 06:39:32 AM »
I wont be able to make it, this year, but I just added it to the list I've been making for next.
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2019, 12:17:32 PM »
Quite a few bring thier grandparents to see the bikes.  One of the best rallies I've been to.

Interesting, I didn't think many Guzzi riders still had living grandparents! :laugh:
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2019, 12:21:18 PM »
 :grin: :grin:
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2019, 03:17:12 PM »
Pack a rain suit if the rivers rising.
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2019, 04:09:24 PM »
Pack a rain suit if the rivers rising.

They've moved Elkader to Northwest Iowa, so it's away from the river.

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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2019, 07:00:17 PM »
They've moved Elkader to Northwest Iowa, so it's away from the river.

Ha! Yeah I google-mapped it, then checked the spelling, then confirmed with the description of the highways, then zoomed-out to re-confirm that I was, indeed, looking at northEAST Iowa, then concluded that it was a misprint.

Looks fun. Actually closer to me (in La Crosse) than the Wisconsin rally. I'll try to attend if/when I get my ambassador electrical issues sorted. Are all makes acceptable? Or will I be shunned for riding in on a Ducati?

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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2019, 07:20:37 PM »
Oh, yeah.. like all Guzzi rallies, you'd definitely be shunned for riding in on a Ducati.  :evil:  :smiley: Or a BMW. Or a Harley. Or a Morini, or...
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2019, 09:13:14 PM »
I might make a day trip to see the bikes, if I can find my tent, maybe stay for the whole rally. Pretty sure I am off that weekend. 

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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2019, 07:09:20 AM »
Bump for good weather for this rally.
Guess I will head up Fri,  and spend the night.

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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2019, 08:17:15 AM »
Don’t strain yourself, that will be quite a trek from SW Wisconsin.  Wink.
I know at lest 8 of us from IL will be coming over Friday!
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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2019, 01:26:23 PM »
I will be on an obnoxiously loud V7 stone, hanging out with a friend on an airhead.
I am going to grit it out an make the 30 minute trip to lake joy in aug also.

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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2019, 07:22:01 PM »
There’s another Guzzi in SW WI? :thumb:

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Re: Iowa Moto Guzzi Rally
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2019, 09:07:05 PM »
I should be rolling in about 12-1 o’clock Friday afternoon. Looking forward to the rally. First trip on a Moto Guzzi , I hope it will be as dependable as my  bmw airheads are. I am sure it will be or I wouldn’t take it out lol. I am a lot more braver since break downs are not the end of the world if you carry a cell phone.    :grin:
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