Illinois Rally - May 15 to May 17, 2015

[Bill Hagan]

Guzzi rally attendance in general has been dropping off the last few years. There was "the economy" a few years ago when it seemed to have started, but I think the Guzzi riding population is ageing..

Maybe only the rally-attending Guzzi-riding population is aging.

Lots of new riders out there, but many folks -- including this aging Guzzista -- just aren't as drawn to rallies as are others. 

Nothing at all wrong with rallies, but such events are not everyone's shot of bourbon.

Bill

[Chuck in Indiana]

Maybe only the rally-attending Guzzi-riding population is aging.

Lots of new riders out there, but many folks -- including this aging Guzzista -- just aren't as drawn to rallies as are others. 

Nothing at all wrong with rallies, but such events are not everyone's shot of bourbon.

Bill

That could be true.. dunno.

[Brightblade]

Been busy, didn't know about it till now:(

I would've shown up for awhile on one day at least.  Have four little boys so hard to get away for an entire weekend.

[Joliet Jim]

Unfortunately I committed myself to a camping trip at starved rock before I realized that was the Illinois rally weekend. As payback for my foolish choice we were swamped with rain

[ChuckH]

.....Nothing at all wrong with rallies, but such events are not everyone's shot of bourbon.  Bill 

I enjoy the rallies and generally try and schedule at least one per month.  They give me an opportunity to get out on the road, to see people I only meet once or twice a year and to check out how other riders set up their equipment.

Unfortunately, there are conflicts and I'm forced to miss some fun events.  For example, last weekend I attended the European Rider's Rally in Burkesville, KY and missed Illinois.  In June, I'm heading to Grand Marais, MN and will miss the very nice VA Rally.

OTOH, there are some fun events still on the schedule: Elkader, IA in July -- Lake Joy, WI in August -- Frankfort, KY in September -- The Falling Leaf in Potosi, MO in October -- Swampscooters in LA in November.  It will be a good year.

Ride safe out there and looking forward to seeing you on the road.