For those of us in the Southwest, Aug 18-21, 2016 - 25th NEW MEXICO RALLY

[JJ]

Coming up soon! 

Aug 18 to Aug 21, 2016 - 25th ANNIVERSARY NEW MEXICO MOTO GUZZI RALLY

Eagle Guest Ranch Campground, Datil, New Mexico. Grand Door Prize: Custom-Built Moto Guzzi!! Poker Run, 50/50 Drawing, and awards. $40. Registration includes: 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. Datil is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 and New Mexico Highway 12. NO pre-registration. For more details contact: MGNOC Rep, Matt Forslund at: nmmgnocrep@yahoo.com or 505-850-T3T3.

[kmartin]

It's on my list for a first time.

[rocker59]

I sure wish they'd push that a month, to the end of September.

August between here and there can be pretty unbearable...

[JJ]

I sure with they'd push that a month, to the end of September.

August between here and there can be pretty unbearable...

Actually, compared to the Valley of the Sun (1200-1400 feet above sea level), Datil is at 6500-7000+ feet above sea level - along the Continental Divide, so it is not so bad once you get there (IMHO).

From 2013 - The VLA (Very Large Array) and the Plains of St. Agustin...

[JJ]

It's on my list for a first time.

You will have a good time!   (Photos from 2014)

[rocker59]

it is not so bad once you get there (IMHO).
 

One of these years, I'll haul a bike out there.

Riding across Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, and Eastern New Mexico in August just ain't gonna happen.

[oldbike54]

One of these years, I'll haul a bike out there.

Riding across Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, and Eastern New Mexico in August just ain't gonna happen.

 How many bikes will your horse trailer hold ?

 Dusty

[rocker59]

How many bikes will your horse trailer hold ?

 Dusty

Two for sure.  Maybe three.  Baxley wheel chocks are on my to-do list.

[blackbuell]

My old stomping grounds; for many years I camped and worked in the nearby San Mateo Mts. and would get supplies (beer and less important stuff) in the town of Magdalena. My wife and I will be passing through Datil, but not until the 2nd week of Sept. Sorry I will miss it. Maybe some year in the not too distant future.

Jon

[oldbike54]

Two for sure.  Maybe three.  Baxley wheel chocks are on my to-do list.

 Hmm , maybe we should have a raffle for who gets the third spot . Dang emos are on strike again ...

 Dusty

[JJ]

My old stomping grounds; for many years I camped and worked in the nearby San Mateo Mts. and would get supplies (beer and less important stuff) in the town of Magdalena. My wife and I will be passing through Datil, but not until the 2nd week of Sept. Sorry I will miss it. Maybe some year in the not too distant future.

Jon

One year, we stayed in a creepy hunting lodge in Magdalena.  Some photos from that adventure!  The local saloon was entertaining on a Friday night!

[azguzzirep]

The GRIN rally was a favourite of mine. I liked it even better than my own rally  because I didn't have to do anything but have fun😁😁

The area is beautiful. The people are enjoyable and being out of Phoenix was wonderful! Maybe I can get someone to send me a rally tee. Mine's kinda old now😂

Tom

[JJ]

The GRIN rally was a favourite of mine. I liked it even better than my own rally  because I didn't have to do anything but have fun😁😁

The area is beautiful. The people are enjoyable and being out of Phoenix was wonderful! Maybe I can get someone to send me a rally tee. Mine's kinda old now😂

Tom

Hi Tom!  I sent your request to your good buddy Jim "The Grand-Poo-Bah" McDermott, aka AZ MGNOC rep.

Yes, these rally's are always all about the people   A few memorable images from past Datil gatherings

[alanp]

I am planning to attend.  Will be riding down from Boulder on Thursday and finishing the trip on Friday.  If anybody else is heading down from Colorado let me know and maybe we can link up. 

[JJ]

I am planning to attend.  Will be riding down from Boulder on Thursday and finishing the trip on Friday.  If anybody else is heading down from Colorado let me know and maybe we can link up.

    "Datil or Bust!!"

[fubar guzzi]

Hey Rocker,put me in for #3 spot,to offset the cost of trailering I could tell some really stories

[Dharma Bum]

alanp-
I'll get in touch in the next few weeks.  Haven't been back since 2012 when we went down together.  They still have free music on the plaza in Taos on Thursday nites!

[JJ]

alanp-
I'll get in touch in the next few weeks.  Haven't been back since 2012 when we went down together.  They still have free music on the plaza in Taos on Thursday nites!

This year is the 25th anniversary of the New Mexico Guzzi Rally, so should be a good turn-out!   This was the Phoenix contingency from a few years ago...puttin' on the feed bag outside of Show Low, AZ

[rboe]

I think that was the year I left a day earlier to go to ABQ first. Nasty weather that year.

[JJ]

I think that was the year I left a day earlier to go to ABQ first. Nasty weather that year.

Hey Ronzo-Boe-Boe! - Plan on riding with Andy and me and others this year!

[rboe]

I hear Pie Town calling!   

[JJ]

I hear Pie Town calling!   

Yes!  Home of the $35 pie!! 

[alanp]

alanp-
I'll get in touch in the next few weeks.  Haven't been back since 2012 when we went down together.  They still have free music on the plaza in Taos on Thursday nites!

Great, let's do it!

[JJ]

Does anyone out there know "Cecil" from Gallup, NM and have his email? (pictured here).    If yes, PM me as I would like to send him a message.  Thanks in advance.

JJ


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[JJ]

A few more interesting rally images from years past....just for fun! (photos by JJC)

[azguzzirep]

Ok, NOW I am homesick!😊😊😊

Tom in rainy SW Germany.

[twowings]

Riding from Tulsa via OK 33, OK47, US60 highways if anyone is headed in that direction to Datil...leaving the 17th

[PJPR01]

Riding from Tulsa via OK 33, OK47, US60 highways if anyone is headed in that direction to Datil...leaving the 17th

All right Chris...headed for Pie Town!  Temps can't be worse than what we had on the way out...so enjoy the ride!  Say hello to Matt, T and Diesel (Great Danes) for me!

[JJ]

Guzzi-Mania...at Datil, New Mexico!! 

[Tom]

I was going to try and make it.  Had an invite from Matt.  Fly in and I could stay with him and the minature horse.  I was looking at riding down from Portland but looks like I'd have to be back at work the following Monday which would be 3000 miles West in the Deep, deep south.  Have fun you guys.  Looks like I can make it to the NV rally in Dayton, NV.  Wherever that is.  Mapquest is your friend.