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Frank Wedge says that Richard Guthrie announced it to be in Oregon. Will have to check with Dick.......where???
(The following added 12/20/2023)
From the MGNOC rally calendar: (edited for this posting)
Jun 27 to Jun 29, 2024
50TH ANNUAL MGNOC NATIONAL RALLY JOHN DAY OREGON
With great excitement, the National Rally will be hosted by West Coast MGNOC Moto Guzzi Clubs: Washington, Oregon, California. Location is at Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, Oregon, while the fare will be great food, fantastic riding, and plenty of entertainment options. John Day was the site of both the 2010 and 2016 Nationals.
Those of you who were there know of John Day's magnificent scenery and you know it offers stellar riding on twisty, wide-open roads through river valleys rising into pine-timbered hills. Entertainment options to includes: field games, bike show, beer/wine tent, evening fire pit, a movie, fantastic raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, curated rides, tech/history seminars put on by names you will recognize, and a worthy closing ceremony Saturday night. Rally fee will be $100 per person if paid before June 1 and $125 per person from June 1 to the day of the event.
Rally fee includes three nights camping at the fairgrounds, supper Friday and Saturday, with more to be added as we move along. Please make checks payable to Gayle Guthrie, 13020 Occidental Avenue South, Burien, WA 98168. RV sites and early camping are also available through the fairgrounds for a reasonable fee. Call 541-575-1900 or see https://grantcountyoregon.net/217/fairgrounds. Rally fee will include all of the above, plus tent camping at the fairgrounds.
There's a selection of motels in the area offering a third option for those who don't want to camp. Likely, RV sites and motels will book quickly; so, if you need one, best to book soon. Motels nearby within walking distance: John Day Motel, 250 East Main Street, 541-575-9000; Dreamer's Lodge, 144 North Canyon Boulevard, 541-575-0526; Best Western, 315 West Main Street, 541-575-1700; Sunset Inn, 390 West Main Street, 541-575-1462; Budget 8 Motel, 711 W. Main Street, 541-575-2155.
For more information and questions contact: Greg Field, gregfield61@gmail.com; Richard Guthrie, rtguthrie4@msn.com; Jake Heilman, jheilman1969@comcast.net; Pierre DaCunha, pierredacunha@yahoo.com. We are in the process of setting up a website (with electronic payment processing) and Facebook group that will include more details, which we will also be sharing through the MGNOC newsletter. In the meantime, please send all questions, comments, and queries to our main email account: 2024mgnocnational@gmail.com.
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Reported to us that it would be at John Day State Park, last weekend of June proposed but not anchored as yet.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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:thumb: Good area for the rally & nice park.
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Beautiful area of Oregon...would like to go in 2024!! :thumb: :bow: :boozing:
Just under 1100 miles one way for me....Would break it up into two 500 mile days. Lots of options to get there...
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This is great news....a beautiful location and nice ride to get there. Good memories of the 2016 John Day Rally...glad this is on again!
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Beautiful area of Oregon...would like to go in 2024!! :thumb: :bow: :boozing:
You'd like it. Nearby Fossil beds. Mining museum near the fairgrounds. Nice town too. You want us to pick you up on the way over? :boozing:
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2300 miles from me. Oh boy??? Hmmm???
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Start planning now. :thumb:
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You will not regret riding to this one :thumb:
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I might go. I might ride out from tennessee with a buddy who will be riding his ural and side car to the BMW rally the second week of June in Redmond Oregon. Hmmm??? This might work!!
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The BMWMOA National is a couple of weeks earlier (6/13-6/15) in Redmond Oregon
https://rally.bmwmoa.org/
Mike
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The BMWMOA National is a couple of weeks earlier (6/13-6/15) in Redmond Oregon
https://rally.bmwmoa.org/
Mike
Right. We might goof off for a couple of weeks in between rally’s and go to both! Still thinking about it as that’s a long time with nothing really to do. Hmmm????
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Reported to us that it would be at John Day State Park, last weekend of June proposed but not anchored as yet.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
I can’t find any info on line about a John day state park???? Hmmmm???!
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It will be at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. There is no "John Day State Park".
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It will be at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. There is no "John Day State Park".
Thank you!
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Will you plan for the Ural's slower pace? Consider it in your planning.
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Will you plan for the Ural's slower pace? Consider it in your planning.
Yep. My friend says it will take him six days to go 2400 miles on his ural/sidecar. He takes backroads. Il just tag along if we go on my v7 850 centenario!
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Yep. My friend says it will take him six days to go 2400 miles on his ural/sidecar. He takes backroads. Il just tag along if we go on my v7 850 centenario!
Ural eh? I have an 850T-ural sidecar rig. I've never done 400 mile days on it though only 100 mile days. For me it would only be two 300 mile days from Folsom, Ca by the scenic route I take.
It would be a nice adventure for my 70th. All I have to do is to get well-healed by then. Heck I even have a 2016 John Day t-shirt from last time.
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Me too. Long sleeve rust orange. :boozing:
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Hmm... Take a month off, go to rally in John Day, then head to Fort Rock to visit my brother. :azn:
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Lots of space…a few pics from 2016!
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Dats 'da place. There was a Moto Guzzi demo fleet there not sure if it was the importer's, most likely yes because it had AZ plates on the bikes. Loads of fun. :boozing: Bring your shower slippers if you're camping. It does get cooler at night. The town's people are friendly to the rally participants. I gotta go the Legion Post and see how cheap the drinks are. :boozing:
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Yea!! I'll not be missing that one! Hope Oregon is a sure thing soon and locked in.
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2300 miles from me. Oh boy??? Hmmm???
Average 500 miles/day not on interstates, do some sightseeing and ride some great motorcycle roads along the way. It would be a great unforgettable trip!
Beaver
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SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 27-30, 2024
Washington, Oregon, and Northern California Moto Guzzi Owners Clubs
are joining forces to bring you a great 2024 National Rally in John Day,
Oregon at the fairgrounds.
We are just in the planning stages now but we would like to get the
word out as quick as possible and by January everything will be set in
place.
Watch the National newsletters for updates as we have them and
contact your local state representative as we plan to keep all of them
informed as we add information. You can always reach out to us to also
assist you in any way that we can.
Would you like to be a vendor? Please contact one of us and we’ll see
what we can work out.
Hope to see you soon and let us know how we may help you.
Greg Field, gregfield61@gmail.com
Richard Guthrie, rtguthrie4@msn.com
Jake Heilman, jheilman1969@comcast.net
Pierre DuCunha, pierreducunha@yahoo.com
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Great area. Good campground with restaurant and bars a short walk away. Hopefully the Moto Guzzi demo fleet shows up. :thumb:
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JJ,
I may be able to ride up with you. Working on the schedule to get time off if I can.
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Marking my calander! Been a few years since I've been over that way on a bike.
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I’m out.
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I will be retired by then, so may seriously consider this. Just over 2,00 miles for me!
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I'll be coming up from Phoenix with other AZ people.
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I'll tag along if that's ok.
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Sure. No problem. Where are you located Phx or one of the other towns? We're heading to the GRIT 26Sept. You're welcome to that too. :boozing: :boozing:
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Mesa. 202 and Val Vista.
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We would start at 16th & McDowell in Phoenix and head towards NW towards Wickenburg or maybe not. 🤦♂️ I forgot going through Utah then left into Oregon. :boozing: Nevada after crossing the dam is a long boring ride with the exception of stopping in Beatty and going to the candy store. :tongue:
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National Moto Guzzi Rally June 28-30 @ Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR.
I read some inquiries about finding a bike to ride at the rally, so:
I have decided to sell my '74 Eldorado California 850 as it turns 50 yrs old in 2024.
Fly out and ride it home from the rally.
I have other guzzi's in the stable, but as I get older I don't ride the '74 much, so it's time to go.
I'll post more in the "swap meet" and will find others here in the Pacific Northwest who will have a Moto Guzzi for sale at the time of the Rally.
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If you're thinking about it, people are already making reservations at near-by motels. :tongue:
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What is the rally fee? I got money burning in my pocket and I ain't posting her bail!
Tex
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Haven't seen a rally fee yet. :popcorn:
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Made a reservation at John Day - Dreamers Lodge. I’ll see if it happens but rooms are filling. Prescott to Ely, then to the rally. Return undecided. Long time away.
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I just booked a nice little Airbnb within walking distance of the Fairgrounds, which may be good if I partake in the libations a little too much! :police:
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I reserved at the Best Western.
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I reserved at the Best Western.
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For four (4) nights, Thurs. June 27th through Sun. June 30th :thumb: :boozing: :cool: :wink:
Very close to the Grant County Fairgrounds, where the Rally will be held... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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Since this will be a NATIONAL Rally involving three states: WA-OR-NORCAL, what is the estimate on how many people / Guzzi riders will show up? 200? 300? 400? More? Just curious.... :wink: :bow: :thumb: :cool: :boozing:
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Good question. :thumb: My guess would be about 500 and that's being optimistic. Most will be west of the Rockies with less than 50 from the Rockies to the Mississippi River then 20 east of that. Nationals seem to be large regional rallies.
Biggest participation is in the Midwest, east of the Rockies to west of the Appalachia's.
Most would rather ride their keyboards. :grin: John Day, Oregon is too far for most here. Last time it was there, the Moto Guzzi demo fleet was there giving demo rides. :thumb:
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Spoke with my good buddy and Moto Guzzi dealer extraordinaire Jim Hamlin. I expect him to visit from CT!
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If I remember correctly, the 2016 John Day Rally had about 322 people...at least that's what the folks working the entry desk had mentioned...
500 would be amazing...maybe with all of the increased sales since 2016 a few more folks will attend.
It's a great ride there from anywhere...and lots of options to get there!
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Y'ep, I was being optimistic. After an absence, the last one in NH had about 425. Without a National MGNOC Rally plus - restrictions, it looks like people are in more of a mood to travel as evidenced from this last summer. So yes, optimistic besides 3 MGNOC State clubs are co-sponsoring it.
BMWMOA rally will be in nearby Redmond.
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Looking at coming up through E. AZ through W. NM then into UT. Don't want to go through CA or Navajo Land. :shocked:
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Looking at coming up through E. AZ through W. NM then into UT. Don't want to go through CA or Navajo Land. :shocked:
Look at this map / route....From Arizona, it's over 1100 miles+, one way...no matter how you cut it
Crossing the Nevada desert or the Utah desert in June is always challenging... :rolleyes: :shocked:
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I'm leaning more towards the eastern part of the map and meet up with my former neighbor coming in from SW Kansas via Colorado Springs then up through UT and ID. Been through enough of NV and the part of CA to want to avoid it. :boozing: :boozing:
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Yea, let's all ride up together. It'll be fun as long as their is bourbon and cigars at the end of the day!
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I'm leaning more towards the eastern part of the map and meet up with my former neighbor coming in from SW Kansas via Colorado Springs then up through UT and ID. Been through enough of NV and the part of CA to want to avoid it. :boozing: :boozing:
Yeah, that would be a considerably better ride..
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Coming from Seattle area, what is the best most MC friendly route to John day as there are 3 according to Waze and Goggle maps?
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Coming from Seattle area, what is the best most MC friendly route to John day as there are 3 according to Waze and Goggle maps?
Those 3 routes miss almost all of the best roads. Consider these instead if you consider MC friendly as hugely twisty with great scenery :smiley:
Can't comment on the best way to get from Seattle to Randle, but I have suggestions all the way from Randle to John Day.
Randle WA to Carson WA on paved Forest Service roads past Mt. St. Helens.
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Hop from Carson to Hood River OR past Mt. Hood to Shaniko OR.
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Shaniko to John Day on the Journey Through Time scenic byway. Lots of high desert twisties.
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On my calendar maybe the last hurrah for National Guzzi Rallies given the age of the members,don’t miss it.
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Y'ep, riding a keyboard is easier. :grin:
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I don't recommend the road from Randle to Carson. I took that route to the Deep Wood rally two years ago. It is nothing but a collection of potholes and frost heaves. It was not a pleasurable part of my ride. I almost lost it on one curve avoiding a big pothole and hit another hidden one. It was a pretty part of the trip though. I didn't go home that way.
kk
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Those 3 routes miss almost all of the best roads. Consider these instead if you consider MC friendly as hugely twisty with great scenery :smiley:
Can't comment on the best way to get from Seattle to Randle, but I have suggestions all the way from Randle to John Day.
Randle WA to Carson WA on paved Forest Service roads past Mt. St. Helens.
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Hop from Carson to Hood River OR past Mt. Hood to Shaniko OR.
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Shaniko to John Day on the Journey Through Time scenic byway. Lots of high desert twisties.
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THANKS for the local Guide of a more MC friendly trip.... :>)
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Marking my calander! Been a few years since I've been over that way on a bike.
Same here.
Is there tent space on site? If so how many can it comfortable accommodate? If 500 show would there be around 300 tents?
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Same here.
Is there tent space on site? If so how many can it comfortable accommodate? If 500 show would there be around 300 tents?
There is MUCH tent space. Do not worry about tent space.
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Great to hear, thanks!
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Grant County Fairgrounds. Large grassy area with trees. Perimeter fence separating it from the residential neighborhood. Short walk to the Main Street with restaurants and bars. Not sure if the American Legion will be open for cheap food and drinks. Stores available for adult drinks & ice plus food.
More than a couple of bathrooms available on the grounds that are clean with individual hot showers. Bring shower slippers. Large hall for meals with large kitchen attached. If you can't charge your phone on your bike there are outlets. Depending on your cell service you might have problems with connections because of the mountains. Check the pictures posted on page 1 by PJPR01
Last time they had the Moto Guzzi demo fleet giving rides. :thumb:
Forgot to mention that it's an open rally. You don't have to be a MGNOC member just pay the rally fee. All brands invited. You can trailer your bike in. Motorhome it. Drive in with your car.
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THANKS for the local Guide of a more MC friendly trip.... :>)
Very welcome, feel free to ask if you need to ask if you need any details re: Forest Service routes etc.
Moparnut is correct to advise the bumpy nature of FS25 south out of Randle. It has some gnarly bumpy sections as well as deer, elk and motorhomes over the centerline.
It also some great sections of smooth twisties and very unique scenery. Beats taking interstate, at least to me.
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Road 25 in Gifford Pinchot forest is still closed by a landslide south of Elk Pass
Check in with the forest service site in June to see if it has reopened.
Yeah, newb here to site and MGs, long time rider. Hope to meet a bunch of you at the John Day rally in June! (V100 Mandello S)
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If you come in from the NE, it'll give you a chance to do 90 on I90. Big Sky country.....Montana! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Well too bad we have another trip planned already with the DR650 for June before I saw this, if it is here again in 2025 It will be at the top of the list.
I am new to MG this year but look forward to meeting more Guzzi owners as they are extremely rare where I am from.
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You could try the Broken Arrow Rally at Gibbonsville, Idaho. 2nd weekend of July. N. ID of course if they have it next year. :thumb:
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This looks like a great opportunity to bring my Guzzi up to Oregon for some epic riding! For those who rely on hotels/motels, you may want to make those reservations in the near future. My searches for those type of accommodations identified that some are already sold out and others have a limited availability for these dates.
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Dang that was confusing. I'll be in my van camper towing antiques so I need a camp spot. Turns out there is also a Grant County Fairgrounds in Wisconsin. Race oval and camping maps very similar but just a little twisted. I was totally messed up until I detected some fine print that said I was 2,000 miles off course. DOH! Oregon has blocked the entire RV site for our use so you have to call and not use their online reserve system.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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Dang that was confusing. I'll be in my van camper towing antiques so I need a camp spot. Turns out there is also a Grant County Fairgrounds in Wisconsin. Race oval and camping maps very similar but just a little twisted. I was totally messed up until I detected some fine print that said I was 2,000 miles off course. DOH! Oregon has blocked the entire RV site for our use so you have to call and not use their online reserve system.
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
Take the road where the sun sets on your left.
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This sounds like a blast, I’m going to try and make it. I’ll only be able to leave on Thursday and have 1800 miles to make it. We’ll see if the Calvin and I can make it :bike-037:
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This will be a big trip for the wife and I. I am new to Moto Guzzi but have been riding it seems like forever. We will ride two bikes, the wife has a F700GS and I bought a 2020 V85TT the 1st of August 2023. God it just brigs a grim to my face every time I ride it. Any way we are in SE Arizona about 5 miles north of the border. We will hit both the BMW and the Moto Guzzi rallies. This is a long trip, so far we are up to 5800 miles and 35 days, about half motel and half camping. A lot of sightseeing and most likely going up north of the border in the days between the two rallies.
Our current departure date is either the 6th or 7th of June 2024. My wife always likes a plan that has detail. I must say that planning a trip like this has a lot of detail. Anyway it should be fun and it will be nice to me others. Brad
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This will be a big trip for the wife and I. ....We will hit both the BMW and the Moto Guzzi rallies. This is a long trip, so far we are up to 5800 miles and 35 days, about half motel and half camping. ....A lot of sightseeing and most likely going up north of the border in the days between the two rallies.
Sounds like a wonderful trip to look forward to, Brad!
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Myself and a few others will definitely be there for Fri/Sat.
Looking forward to catching up with all of you I will be bringing the satin gunmetal grey Stelvio and will be rolling into the camping site for Fri and Sat night stay but have a room booked as well incase the weather goes sideways.
Its going to be a great kickoff to 2024 as I'm heading to Alaska after the meet....... for the second time.
What a place.
Thx in advance to all the organizers involved. :bow:
Ciao
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We just booked the last room at the John Day Motel. We tried first at the Dreamers Lodge where we have stayed the last two rallies but they were already full. If this is any indication looks to be a great rally. If you are thinking about going you might want plan now instead of later.
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We just booked the last room at the John Day Motel. We tried first at the Dreamers Lodge where we have stayed the last two rallies but they were already full. If this is any indication looks to be a great rally. If you are thinking about going you might want plan now instead of later.
I plan on camping on site. Interstate out there and fun ride back home. Plan on riding through the Great Basin area.
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We just booked the last room at the John Day Motel. We tried first at the Dreamers Lodge where we have stayed the last two rallies but they were already full. If this is any indication looks to be a great rally. If you are thinking about going you might want plan now instead of later.
[/Riding the Eldorado 2up Bob?
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Come hell or high water I'll be there , not too sure what I'll be bringing , my ol' faithful Le Mans 2 or the Deer-slayer ( alias Peterbuilt ) :evil:
Refrain from riding after dark in that area :wink: ! Peter
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We just booked the last room at the John Day Motel. We tried first at the Dreamers Lodge where we have stayed the last two rallies but they were already full. If this is any indication looks to be a great rally. If you are thinking about going you might want plan now instead of later.
[/Riding the Eldorado 2up Bob?
That's the plan. Are we going to see you there Tom?
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Looking forward to it Bob!
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I’ve been talking with PJPR01, and he most strenuously recommends this John Day rally. I have no idea what my work schedule might permit, but I’ve penciled this one on the calendar.
Never been to Oregon. Looks fantastic.
Forgive me Guido, for I have sinned, and no longer roll on a Guzzi. Would a lime green Kawasaki I-4 be allowed on the grounds?
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Sure, why not? Guzzisti go to BMW rallys. My son is considering riding out from Virginia on his 1600 BMW to attend. I'll be there but I will be on a Guzzi.
kk
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I’ve been talking with PJPR01, and he most strenuously recommends this John Day rally. I have no idea what my work schedule might permit, but I’ve penciled this one on the calendar.
Never been to Oregon. Looks fantastic.
Forgive me Guido, for I have sinned, and no longer roll on a Guzzi. Would a lime green Kawasaki I-4 be allowed on the grounds?
Well, there you have it. If SmithSwede is going to be there, I will definitely be there.
Bill Lovelady IS
Eskimo Spy
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Just show up and pay the rally fee. :thumb: No discounts for "I'm not eating, I'm not camping or I want a day pass." The sponsoring clubs are lucky to break even. Fees & deposits have to be paid by the sponsors to reserve everything. It's not a money making venture. The people that work the rally usually pay the rally fee too. They are volunteers. :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:
Register and show. Hopefully the Moto Guzzi importer will show with a demo fleet. :thumb:
Quoting myself.
"Forgot to mention that it's an open rally. You don't have to be a MGNOC member just pay the rally fee. All brands invited. You can trailer your bike in. Motorhome it. Drive in with your car."
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I just booked a room at the Sunset Inn, so hopefully Her Royal Heaviness California III FF and I will be there. I'll probably visit my brother in Fort Rock for a few days prior.
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Rally fee is $100 per person before June 1,2024 after that date $125. includes 3 nights camping and 2 dinners Friday & Saturday. June 27, 28 & 29. 2024. Grant County Fairgrounds. RV and early camping available through the fairgrounds (541) 575-1900 or http://grantcountyoregon.ner/217/fairgrounds.
From the MGNOC rally calendar: (edited for this posting)
Jun 27 to Jun 29, 2024
50TH ANNUAL MGNOC NATIONAL RALLY JOHN DAY OREGON
With great excitement, the National Rally will be hosted by West Coast MGNOC Moto Guzzi Clubs: Washington, Oregon, California. Location is at Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, Oregon, while the fare will be great food, fantastic riding, and plenty of entertainment options. John Day was the site of both the 2010 and 2016 Nationals.
Those of you who were there know of John Day's magnificent scenery and you know it offers stellar riding on twisty, wide-open roads through river valleys rising into pine-timbered hills. Entertainment options to includes: field games, bike show, beer/wine tent, evening fire pit, a movie, fantastic raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, curated rides, tech/history seminars put on by names you will recognize, and a worthy closing ceremony Saturday night. Rally fee will be $100 per person if paid before June 1 and $125 per person from June 1 to the day of the event.
Rally fee includes three nights camping at the fairgrounds, supper Friday and Saturday, with more to be added as we move along. Please make checks payable to Gayle Guthrie, 13020 Occidental Avenue South, Burien, WA 98168. RV sites and early camping are also available through the fairgrounds for a reasonable fee. Call 541-575-1900 or see https://grantcountyoregon.net/217/fairgrounds. Rally fee will include all of the above, plus tent camping at the fairgrounds.
There's a selection of motels in the area offering a third option for those who don't want to camp. Likely, RV sites and motels will book quickly; so, if you need one, best to book soon. Motels nearby within walking distance: John Day Motel, 250 East Main Street, 541-575-9000; Dreamer's Lodge, 144 North Canyon Boulevard, 541-575-0526; Best Western, 315 West Main Street, 541-575-1700; Sunset Inn, 390 West Main Street, 541-575-1462; Budget 8 Motel, 711 W. Main Street, 541-575-2155.
For more information and questions contact: Greg Field, gregfield61@gmail.com; Richard Guthrie, rtguthrie4@msn.com; Jake Heilman, jheilman1969@comcast.net; Pierre DaCunha, pierredacunha@yahoo.com. We are in the process of setting up a website (with electronic payment processing) and Facebook group that will include more details, which we will also be sharing through the MGNOC newsletter. In the meantime, please send all questions, comments, and queries to our main email account: 2024mgnocnational@gmail.com.
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I'm bumping this. Doesn't hurt to make plans now. :thumb:
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First bump for 2024. While you're freezing in ice lockdown. Make your summer plans.
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0K, planning to be there.
Any update on website sign up?
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Call Dick Guthrie or any of the contacts. :thumb:
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Call Dick Guthrie or any of the contacts. :thumb:
Only signup I've seen so far.
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Yeah....that's probably all the marketing you'll see. It's not
a for profit venture. The sponsors will be lucky to cover expenses.
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Coming from Seattle area, what is the best most MC friendly route to John day as there are 3 according to Waze and Goggle maps?
Mike looking forward to seeing you down there.
Rooms are dwindling fast
Riding the old K75, unless I buy Si’s Griso
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Make your plans. :thumb:
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Mike looking forward to seeing you down there.
Rooms are dwindling fast
Riding the old K75, unless I buy Si’s Griso
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Hi Lance, riding down with some others and planning to camp there. What rooms were left were very expensive...
Is Fred still riding or?
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That Norge looks totally sorted.
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I'm ready to Roll out to the Rally!
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What windshield is that, SemperVee?
I'm ready to Roll out to the Rally!
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That Norge looks totally sorted.
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That same Norge will be making the trip again to John Day...8 years after the last trip.
Huzo...you really should come on your Red Norge to John Day...it would be an epic trip for you!
Last time, 3 of us on Norges left John Day...one Silver (mine), one Red (Chris Two Wings) and one White (Sam Baker) and we had a GREAT ride thru Oregon, Washington, Idaho to Montana where we then took different paths home. That was a great trip!
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What windshield is that, SemperVee?
It is a CalSci. All of my accessories are in my signature.. :^)
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Pescatore...I've got a couple of larger Cal-Sci's that I am not using at the moment in case you are in search of one. I run a Cal-Sci tinted shorty these days.
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Mike
Yea Fred is still on a BMW with a side car and now a Goldwing with a side car
He was planning on going, but the wifey had other plans for him.
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Thank you,SemperVee.
PJ, I'll PM you..
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Hey, friends. I've been mostly absent, here, for many years, but I am among the knuckleheads putting on this rally. Looking forward to seeing many longtime friends.
John Day is, IMO, a magical place, with great riding and really nice ranch-country scenery. Grant County Fairgrounds is perfect for the rally, and the city very accommodating. Tent camping and some RV spaces on-site. Motels are booking fast, because of us, plus a big little league tournament and a golf tournament. Get 'em while you can.
We'll have all the usual diversions (bike show, field games, awards, etc.), plus a few curated rides (oe road, and one for the more adventurous), a beer/wine tent by a local microbrew outfit, a fire pit, a movie, and some presenters we hope you'll find interesting (Dave Richardson, Nolan Woodbury, Bill Ross, Jay from DMC Sidecars, and a few others were still working on).
I love to cook and am vain enough to think I'm pretty good at it, so that was hard to give up, but the group bdecided to in the interest of making the event less tiring for all our volunteers. We're having Juniper Smokehouse, in Burns cater suppers Friday and Saturday. Menu still TBD, but will likely be pulled pork and fixings Friday and tri-tip and BBQ chicken Saturday. Saturday breakfast by the local volunteer firefighters. We'll likely have some pastries, bagels, fruit and yogurt for the send-off Sunday.
I'm hoping we'll see many of you there....
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Good to hear from you. :thumb:
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Hey Greg we talked at John Day rally in 2010
You were over with all the other, Pete maybe Tom from Hawaii
Not sure Mt Bob was there then
and had that Eldo or ambassador. One cool old scoot
Nice to see you show up.
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Hey, friends. I've been mostly absent, here, for many years, but I am among the knuckleheads putting on this rally. Looking forward to seeing many longtime friends.
John Day is, IMO, a magical place, with great riding and really nice ranch-country scenery. Grant County Fairgrounds is perfect for the rally, and the city very accommodating. Tent camping and some RV spaces on-site. Motels are booking fast, because of us, plus a big little league tournament and a golf tournament. Get 'em while you can.
We'll have all the usual diversions (bike show, field games, awards, etc.), plus a few curated rides (oe road, and one for the more adventurous), a beer/wine tent by a local microbrew outfit, a fire pit, a movie, and some presenters we hope you'll find interesting (Dave Richardson, Nolan Woodbury, Bill Ross, Jay from DMC Sidecars, and a few others were still working on).
I love to cook and am vain enough to think I'm pretty good at it, so that was hard to give up, but the group bdecided to in the interest of making the event less tiring for all our volunteers. We're having Juniper Smokehouse, in Burns cater suppers Friday and Saturday. Menu still TBD, but will likely be pulled pork and fixings Friday and tri-tip and BBQ chicken Saturday. Saturday breakfast by the local volunteer firefighters. We'll likely have some pastries, bagels, fruit and yogurt for the send-off Sunday.
I'm hoping we'll see many of you there....
It'll be great to see you again Greg! I'll be bringing along a good friend that's new to Guzzis - he just bought a sweet '98 Cali EV. He's never been west of the Mississippi! Boy is he in for a treat!
-- Mark
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This looks like a great opportunity to bring my Guzzi up to Oregon for some epic riding! For those who rely on hotels/motels, you may want to make those reservations in the near future. My searches for those type of accommodations identified that some are already sold out and others have a limited availability for these dates.
The 2024 Broken Arrow Rendezvous will be the 3rd weekend in July 19-21 2024. Not rally fees, just pay for camping or a cabin. A great Mexican Restaurant on site.
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For those of you who will be making the cross-country trek to the National. Here are some foodie tips per state that you might want to consider. :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/packages/best-food-in-america/photos/most-iconic-food-united-states?nl=FNTop5_022024_featurecta&%24web_only=true&lid=8u9nvrcy1t8b&lvrmp=484386df4e7cc8f106f234f708876603
I know it's a list but why not? :thumb:
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This is probably a good time of the year to do an inventory of your camping gear if you don't have a room reservation. :thumb: It would also be a good time to check the condition of your gear. :boozing:
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Nice, I'm only 250 miles away.
So it's just a weekend hangout and camping? What's the expected turnout?
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No real way to tell until there are some numbers for pre-registrations. Past Nationals had about 400+-. Most people E of the Mississippi or E of the Appalachias won't make it.
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No real way to tell until there are some numbers for pre-registrations. Past Nationals had about 400+-. Most people E of the Mississippi or E of the Appalachias won't make it.
I know quite a few people east of both that are planning to go. Two of my friends are coming with me - one on the '71 Ambassador I built back in '08 and another on his '73 Eldo I rebuilt for him 13 years ago.
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Not many people like doing the long touring trip. We'll see. Usually these have been a large regional rally. Still a fun way to meet Moto Guzzi people from all over. :boozing:
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I am thinking this may be the last of the big rallies ,that’s why I am planning on coming.Folks from all over the world show up .Anyone traveling thru Wisconsin is welcome here.
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Not many people like doing the long touring trip. We'll see. Usually these have been a large regional rally. Still a fun way to meet Moto Guzzi people from all over. :boozing:
and here I thought the Guzzi was a long-legged touring bike built to cover vast distances. I'll be there on some motorcycle for sure. I just tested my camping gear at Daytona and all is good. I'm just marking off days on the calendar
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A lot of people have a hard time going past a day ride. :tongue:
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Those people just need to realize a trip is nothing more than day rides strung together.
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Y'ep. :thumb:
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I know quite a few people east of both that are planning to go. Two of my friends are coming with me - one on the '71 Ambassador I built back in '08 and another on his '73 Eldo I rebuilt for him 13 years ago.
Yeah, there will be a few of us coming from east of the Mississipi. Myself and my friend on his 98 Cali EV will be starting on the other side of the Appalachians (West Virginia), so only a slight headstart over Charlie and his crew!
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Considering the distance this looks like a great distance for a short trip on my lil Breva. Please forward any suggested roads as I expect to travel from north of Vancouver to join in on the rally. Not really interested in wildlife but good food, and good rides have me ready to commit! :grin:
Watching for more information!
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I'd avoid Interstate 5 going S. Take any other routes south. Someone in WA state can give advice from traveling south through their state.
I usually took State Rt. 95 south from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho which is further to the East of you.
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I'd avoid Interstate 5 going S. Take any other routes south. Someone in WA state can give advice from traveling south through their state.
I usually took State Rt. 95 south from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho which is further to the East of you.
From Vancouver WA we used to take 14 east to Hood River OR and head south.
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A little over 2 months to GO!! We will stay one night in Tonopah, Nevada....coming and going....
Long trip... :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh: :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: (Ahhhhh - Eeeeee - Ohhhhhhh.....) :wink:
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A little over 2 months to GO!! We will stay one night in Tonopah, Nevada....coming and going....Long trip...
Yeah not that far off and you already have your trip planned! :thumb: I guess better start planning myself.
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This is the route I took last year to get to the Fossil rally . It's not the same campsite , but , it's around an hour or so from the national , and it's a treat to take this route , hope to see you there. Peter
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A little over 2 months to GO!! We will stay one night in Tonopah, Nevada....coming and going....
Long trip... :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh: :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: (Ahhhhh - Eeeeee - Ohhhhhhh.....) :wink:
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Staying at the Clown Motel? :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Staying at the Clown Motel? :evil: :grin: :grin: :grin:
NO!! That place is TOTALLY CREEPY!! ...and it's right next to the town cemetary!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
Much finer digs at The Mizpah Hotel, just up the road...
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I wouldn't stay there either. :laugh: I'll be going north out of PHX and making a left hand turn in UT. Haven't been in that part of the country for a while. Trying to avoid as much of the Navaho Nation as possible. :tongue:
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QUOTE: I'll be going north out of PHX and making a left hand turn in UT. Haven't been in that part of the country for a while. Trying to avoid as much of the Navaho Nation as possible. :tongue:
C'mon now....NEVADA - - Blue skies.....wide open spaces....little or no traffic..... :bow: :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
What's not to like?!? :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :grin: :laugh: :wink:
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The Mizpah Hotel is pretty cool. I had dinner there once years ago. I was talking to my server, she told some of the history of the place. She gave me a tour of the passages and rooms behind the main walls. Kind of creepy also but different than the Clown Motel.
kk
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Funny thing. I've been on that way from Phoenix enough that I don't need a map or gps. The way north to Kayenta....maybe Gallup. Change of scenery skirting the eastside of the beege hole. I still have to look at the maps. Former neighbor for 20 years will be coming up from Lawrence, KS area and meeting him W of Colorado Springs in UT.
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June 1 for the pre-registration fee of $100 after that $125. Haven't found out if the electronic registration is up and running. Anyone on the Facebook group know? I don't do Facebook.
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June 1 for the pre-registration fee of $100 after that $125. Haven't found out if the electronic registration is up and running. Anyone on the Facebook group know? I don't do Facebook.
No "electronic registration" from what I've read.
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Update on registering. Pay Gayle Gutherie using Zelle. Use 206-218-8982. Rally pin for first 250 registrations. This per the latest MGNOC May newsletter. :boozing:
$100 before June 1, 2024. $125.00 after June1, 2024.
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Update on registering. Pay Gayle Gutherie using Zelle. Use 206-218-8982. Rally pin for first 250 registrations. This per the latest MGNOC May newsletter. :boozing:
$100 before June 1, 2024. $125.00 after June1, 2024.
I don't have Zelle...but will send a check before June 1st. :boozing: :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:
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Serious question from relocated east coast rider to the southwest.
How do I cross all that desert and not get completely cooked riding up from PHX? Late June is brutal.
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Serious question from relocated east coast rider to the southwest.
How do I cross all that desert and not get completely cooked riding up from PHX? Late June is brutal.
Facing the same issue coming out of Texas in brutal heat, I wear a 3 liter camelback, fill it with ice and a bit of gatorade and mostly water, and fill it up at every gas stop with ice. The ice melts slowly, keeps the liquid nice and chilled and I stay hydrated.
Clothing...if it's killer hot, I don't wear a mesh jacket, or you just dehydrate even faster...I also stop about every 1/2 hour and pour a bottle of water on my head, shirt etc...keeps some evaporation / cooling effect.
Ride early early morning helps to get some miles down before the killer heat kicks in...
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Serious question from relocated east coast rider to the southwest.
How do I cross all that desert and not get completely cooked riding up from PHX? Late June is brutal.
* Start riding at dawn...first light...get your miles in early, then call it quits early. 3-4pm is usually the hottest time of the day.
* I am NOT a big fan of riding after dark, but that is another option...
* Wear warm weather riding gear...A cooling vest will help...
* Stop and HYDRATE with water often...and as often as required...
* Don't push yourself as THE HEAT can be a killer... :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes:
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I got confirmation of my Zelle payment. Go to Zelle. Make sure you're on their website. Pick your bank if listed. Enter in Gayle Guthrie 206-218-8982 (phone number) Dick will send a confirmation.
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Since Vegas is packed with people trying to get to work, clueless tourists in their rentals, and road construction, what is the best/safest way to get to 95 north? Thru the city or the 215 around it?
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Good question. Last time, I went through to the NV State rally. Road construction was still a deal. It did move however. They should be done. This was Henderson thru Vegas.
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Had a call with Dick Guthrie MGNOC State Rep and part of the organizing crew for the MGNOC 2024 National Rally. He has over 150 registered already. Rally included before June 1, 2024. $125 after. If you want to wait till last minute, he said that it would help that you email/call to let them know you're on your way. This is so he can give the caterers a head count 10 days before the rally. He estimated 250 for the rally. "300 would be a nightmare."
He tried to get the Cossacks to come. It would be no charge but they required 9 rooms for the crew. No 9 rooms available in town at one hotel. They're great to watch. Amazing what they do with their bikes.
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=cossacks+motorcycle+drill+team&mid=0D1FBFEF52EA9211D2280D1FBFEF52EA9211D228&FORM=VIRE
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Just mailed my check to Gayle for $100 today...with a Post-It note that said:
"Please save me a Rally Pin!" :grin: :laugh: :wink: :thumb: :bow: :boozing: :cool:
John Day or BUST the end of next month!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: :smiley:
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June deadline coming up to save $25 and get a rally pin. Looking at maps and trying to figure out a route north of Payson, AZ. :shocked:
Oil changed, new front tire and ghost codes taken out of the ecu. :thumb: Ready to roll.
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Really looking forward to this. Went in 2016 and looking forward to seeing a lot of old friends and meeting some new ones.
Paid through Zelle, and have a room at the Best Western. Arriving on Thursday afternoon.
Ciao,
Roy
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Something I haven't seen mentioned here is to keep in mind that it gets pretty cool at night around there , this year I'm bring a toque ! Peter
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Serious question from relocated east coast rider to the southwest.
How do I cross all that desert and not get completely cooked riding up from PHX? Late June is brutal.
Like you I live in the desert, about 90 miles SE of Tucson. My wife and I have been here about two years and ride year around. Summer heat can be brutal but you can still ride in the heat if you are prepared. Like others have mention start at dawn. I don't ride between dusk and dawn, there are to many things that happen during those hours. We don't wear mesh gear. My wife wears Klim riding gear and I ride with Aerostich Darian jacket and pants. Our gear is solid with a lot of vents.
Last summer we did over 500 miles of 105 plus temps. We stop every 150 for gas and hydration. We also use cool vests and soak them when we stop. We also try not to ride over 70mph regardless of the speed limit. We also carry several liters of water. Also as mentioned 3 to 5 pm things heat up so we try to end our riding day by that time.
Under garments wear stuff that is wicking, no cotton. We also wear compression socks I don't know if they help for heat but our legs and feet don't swell up.
We to are headed to the rally but we are leaving June 7th and hitting the BMW rally first, then up into Canada between rallies.
As an added note make sure you keep sweating. Lots of water. If you stop sweating you are dehydrated, bad, bad, bad. Before we start our ride for the day we each polish off a liter of water and then a liter at each 150 mile stop.
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Still time to register via Zelle and save $25. A reminder if you decide last minute in a couple of week within the rally. They'd like to know for the catering count.
Bike is ready. Airfare/reservations set. Vacation leave set. Just have to pack my clothes. Camp gear also ready to go. Looks like I'll take the middle route out of PHX going east of the Grand Canyon up thru the Rez. Left hand turn in lower ID then west to John Day, OR. :thumb:
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Still time to register via Zelle and save $25. A reminder if you decide last minute in a couple of week within the rally. They'd like to know for the catering count.
Bike is ready. Airfare/reservations set. Vacation leave set. Just have to pack my clothes. Camp gear also ready to go. Looks like I'll take the middle route out of PHX going east of the Grand Canyon up thru the Rez. Left hand turn in lower ID then west to John Day, OR. :thumb:
* Rally Fee paid...check cashed...I heard there may be at least 250 people in attendance... (??)
* 1 month to go...Should be a fun adventure... :thumb: :boozing: :cool: :wink:
* From the VOC (Village of Oak Creek, AZ), we will split the trip into 2 days going and returning with an overnight stay at the historic and restored Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, Nevada...nice digs, by the way...
* Arriving in John Day on Thurs. June 27th. Staying at the Best Western Hotel for 3 nights...
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115 miles from me..Cool thing is, I can ride #380 all the way there..(135 mile)As far as fossil beds go..The school in Fossil is a good place to find them.. All this area is my riding area.....Oh yea, my first go at fossil hunting..
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There may be more fossils at the rally than anywhere else.
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There may be more fossils at the rally than anywhere else.
aka...."Guzzi-Geezers!!" :laugh: :grin: :wink: :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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Some of the bikes will be "geezers". :smiley:
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Some of the bikes will be "geezers". :smiley:
Yes!! Like my 1998 Centauro GT!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :thumb: :bow: :boozing: :cool:
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If I didn't have my Cal 1400T, I'd be on my 1980 SP1000NT. :grin: Large gas tank and excellent for cruising in the American Outback. :thumb: There are parts of the U.S. where I look at a map (remember those) and calculate distance for my mileage range. Looking at a GPS map doesn't guarantee that the town that shows is actually alive with a working gas station. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
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I've been 217 miles on my 2002 stone..Lot of 80 MPH/etc.. out Highway 395/20 I made it to the gas station but was cutting out in the turn lane.. No gas in between that..Breva 1100 hundred was 52 mile per gallon and 6.25 gals I also had a 1.2 gal rotopax.. :evil:
I don't have a Guzzi right now, but I think I could get to John Day and back on my Aprilia.. If you guys go out and follow the John Day River from Kimberly to 395.. You will find some of the most beautiful parts of Central Oregon.. Here is a pic almost there on 207 north. which is a nice road too..
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QUOTE: I've been 217 miles on my 2002 stone..Lot of 80 MPH/etc.. out Highway 395/20 I made it to the gas station but was cutting out in the turn lane.. No gas in between that..Breva 1100 hundred was 52 mile per gallon and 6.25 gals I also had a 1.2 gal rotopax.. :evil:
Trust me from experience...When crossed NEVADA and the sign says: NEXT GAS 100 MILES...heed those words.
My buddy's BMW ran out of gas 1/4 mile down the road from Tonopah. We should have gassed up earlier. Luckily, the ol' White Whale (my 2014 Victory Vision) still had 1/4 tank and I had a siphon. Some photos of that adventure a few years ago.
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Was in the garage yesterday getting the LeMans Cafe Racer ready. No way I"m going to ride it 1500 miles. It will be in the trailer with JJ's Centauro.
Mike
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Was in the garage yesterday getting the LeMans Cafe Racer ready. No way I"m going to ride it 1500 miles. It will be in the trailer with JJ's Centauro.
Mike
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:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :bow: :bow: :cool: :boozing: John Day Oregon...or BUST!! :smiley: :smiley:
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Strange , that doesn't look like a Harley (in reference to trailering) :evil: I've been to the Broken arrow rally twice on my Le Mans 2 , 3000km round trip !
Oh yeah , I'm also 6 dozen + 1 years old :wink: .
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Strange , that doesn't look like a Harley (in reference to trailering) :evil: I've been to the Broken arrow rally twice on my Le Mans 2 , 3000km round trip !
Oh yeah , I'm also 6 dozen + 1 years old :wink: .
73 years young?....3000km on a Le Mans?....My hero!! :thumb: :bow: :boozing: :cool:
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JJ when you are at the hotel in Tonopah see if you can get your of the secret passages and the story behind them. I was there in an off season and given a tour. Unfortunately I don't remember the reason they were built.
kk
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JJ when you are at the hotel in Tonopah see if you can get your of the secret passages and the story behind them. I was there in an off season and given a tour. Unfortunately I don't remember the reason they were built.
kk
I'll check into it... I have stayed there twice before...and all the talk of the place being "HAUNTED" is just good publicity and good for marketing... :wink: :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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Unfortunately, riding or renting a bike did not work out.
I just booked flights and rental car. Better than missing this gig altogether.
Hopefully plenty to do at the camp without a bike.
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Fly-n-ride. :boozing: You can use my bike.
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Unfortunately, riding or renting a bike did not work out.
I just booked flights and rental car. Better than missing this gig altogether.
Hopefully plenty to do at the camp without a bike.
I would agree...and it sure beats sitting home on the couch in front of the TV!!! :laugh: :grin: :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :bow: :thumb: :cool: :boozing:
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Unfortunately, riding or renting a bike did not work out.
I just booked flights and rental car. Better than missing this gig altogether.
Hopefully plenty to do at the camp without a bike.
Maybe there will be some demo bike available to try🤌🏼🤌🏼
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Matt
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Fly-n-ride. :boozing: You can use my bike.
Very generous, Tom. Thanks. I'm not bringing any riding gear, so no riding for me.
I guess I will explore by car.
The next three weeks will seem very long. See y'all in Oregon.
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Very generous, Tom. Thanks. I'm not bringing any riding gear, so no riding for me.
I guess I will explore by car.
The next three weeks will seem very long. See y'all in Oregon.
Worthwhile carrying your boots/jacket/helmet...plenty of beautiful roads to ride in the area.
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I just canceled my room at the dreamers lodge in John Day. One of you guys jump on it before it goes away. Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
I will still be there, but the planets have shifted a tiny bit.
Bill Lovelady IS
Eskimo Spy
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I just canceled my room at the dreamers lodge in John Day. One of you guys jump on it before it goes away. Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
I will still be there, but the planets have shifted a tiny bit.
Bill Lovelady IS
Eskimo Spy
The Best Western...just down the street from the John Day Lodge is sold out ... :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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JJ when you are at the hotel in Tonopah see if you can get your of the secret passages and the story behind them. I was there in an off season and given a tour. Unfortunately I don't remember the reason they were built.
kk
Last time I spent the night at the Mizpah in Tonopah the deputies visited the saloon across the street three times to break up fights. Saturday night in Tonopah...Looking forward to the National, taking CA-139 through Adin which affords great views of Shasta. Also riding the Palouse, staying in Colfax WA.
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I will take 139 also but continue on towards Bend as I have another thing I want to do. Then I will go east across to John Day. Looking forward to the rally and some time off from normal life.
kk
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I have a room at the Budget 8 motel in John Day thurs,Fri,sat nights. It has two beds if anyone would like to share a room.
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I have not seen any info on activities or schedules. Are there any activities planned? Of particular interest is Thursday, during the day. I expect to arrive about 4pm either Wednesday or Thursday, and if nothing is happening until Thursday evening I may plan a Thur arrival.
Is there an activity schedule?
Dan
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Thinking of riding west from Missoula across ID,then to John Day.Which is the most enjoyable way from there?
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Thinking of riding west from Missoula across ID,then to John Day.Which is the most enjoyable way from there?
You can google any of these routes with the term "motorcycle" for lots of details.
Lolo Pass/Hwy 12.
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Rattlesnake Grade
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Wallowa Mountain road above Snake river canyon
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5226777
Dooley Mountain hwy
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You definitely need to go down Lolo Pass to Lewiston and then across the river to Clarkson. Then take 129 to Asotin which will change to 3 in Oregon. This will take you over Rattlesnake to Enterprise. At the bottom of Rattlesnake there is a cafe that also has some cabins in the back on the river but you may want to go further. From Enterprise you have three different options. The route to Joseph and then through the National Forest by Hell's Canyon on the way to Baker is a nice ride, not speedy though. Then Baker on to John Day.
kk
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You definitely need to go down Lolo Pass to Lewiston and then across the river to Clarkson. Then take 129 to Asotin which will change to 3 in Oregon. This will take you over Rattlesnake to Enterprise. At the bottom of Rattlesnake there is a cafe that also has some cabins in the back on the river but you may want to go further. From Enterprise you have three different options. The route to Joseph and then through the National Forest by Hell's Canyon on the way to Baker is a nice ride, not speedy though. Then Baker on to John Day.
kk
One of the options from Enterprise is the Elkhorn scenic byway from North Powder to Sumpter. I didn't mention it because it was closed for snowpack when I rode past it last Monday. ODOT Tripcheck shows it now as open and it is also a great road that intersects with the route to John Day.
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/scenic-drives/elkhorn-drive-scenic-byway/
Tripcheck is an excellent resource for Oregon road conditions. There are several chip seal projects around the area that generally are worth avoiding.
https://www.tripcheck.com/
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Thanks for posting all the suggested routes near there, I'm highlighting them now!
Anyone have 2-lane road suggestions for going across say from Ohio westward? Last time that direction I rode up through Michigan and across U.P., Wisconsin, MN, ND, and MT. I'm thinking this time maybe a little south of that such as central Iowa, northern Nebraska, Wyoming, to Idaho. Or possibly across the northern parts of Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.
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Take 20 across Iowa,then 12 across NE to Valentine,north across SD to Interior ,thru Badlandsto Black Hills,west to Gillette WYO,Nw to Cody,Chief Joseph Hwy to North Yellowstone ,NW to Missoula the acros ID and OR to John Day as shown in this post.You will be really moving to get there on 2 lane roads in 5 days from WV.Good luck.Might have to take some interstates,we are doing this in 5 days from SW WI,hot weather all the way to the mountains.
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Thanks Tom, I've highlighted your road suggestions and will probably utilize some of them on the way out or back. :thumb:
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The ol' "Yellow Horse" and "The Thrasher" are ready to make their debut appearance next Thursday at the Rally!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: :wink: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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Yeah, me too. Some final fussing but I'm very happy with the way it works, a couple hundred miles later. While I'd love to ride (and not haul) I'm really looking forward to exploring and reconnecting!
John Day or bust! =)
Nolan
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Start of my trip. Fly-n-ride. 7hr flight to PHOENIX. Tomorrow pack bike. Out Phoenix by 10a.
North to east Ut. :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:
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You can tell the men from the boys by the price ergos of their toys....
Beautiful. But, damn. My body wouldn't/couldn't.
I doff my cap in your direction, sir.
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Start of my trip. Fly-n-ride. 7hr flight to PHOENIX. Tomorrow pack bike. Out Phoenix by 10a.
North to east Ut. :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:
Safe travels!! :bow: :thumb: :cool: :boozing: See you Thursday in John Day!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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See everyone tomorrow afternoon.
Does anyone know if there are going to be demo bikes (V100 & Stelvio specifically) available?
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Will need UT riding suggestions for a ride back to Durango CO.Hope to see some Utes .
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Well boys turns out I will be there Fri some time rather than the start date............... . don't drink all the beer. :boozing:
I will be on the Gunmetal grey Stelvio B.C plate
Ciao
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135 miles of mostly twisty roads for me.. No Moto Guzzi now, because I traded off my Stornello A big block will be in my future at some point..
In the mean time,I have to ride the sister brand over. on Friday. :evil:Don't throw rocks ... In Redmond,Or. the BMW deal had about 6000 campers
two weeks ago..I though it was funny that Triumph was there giving demo rides..
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We rolled into John Day about 3 pm this afternoon, after 2700+ miles.
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Great looking cal3 and John Day or bust loop.
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We rolled into John Day about 3 pm this afternoon, after 2700+ miles.
Goodonya Charlie, peanuts in the old days but I doubt many kids ride that far now.
Be sure to look out for my Aussie mates, Marc and Mick, both proper Guzzisti. Marc (T3) is 6’4” and wouldn’t say boo to a goose, Mick (G5) is the social butterfly, probably knows everyone there by now
They are on a mission to come home with left V700 sidecover for me, the tin genny cover you sent is already safe in a bag in LA, thanks.
Have fun
MH
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Be sure to look out for my Aussie mates, Marc and Mick, both proper Guzzisti. Marc (T3) is 6’4” and wouldn’t say boo to a goose, Mick (G5) is the social butterfly, probably knows everyone there by now
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MH
Is Marc the one who bought a bike from Moto Guzzi Classics and rode it to the Rally?
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Marc bought the SP and he is the talker,the other guy not so much.You spot them by their drover hats.
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Some nice bikes there.. There was a new Stelvio there for demo rides . Pretty snappy, loved the brakes. I have ridden smoother air cooled guzzi's,and better shifting ones too..Just in the 70 MPH + ranges in more vibes than my 990 rotax..Less pleasing ones too..I want that master cylinder on my Aprilia . (Has the Mirror setup built into it) Same feel as my Daytona Moto two 765. When adjusted how I liked it.. Triumph had higher spec brakes,
the The Guzzi was that good to me.. Overall good bike, but not for me..
#380 over is a great road.,little traffic,,
I did not take a lot of pictures but the 1400 with a side care was a good looking bike .Guy was super nice to talk to ..For some reason picture of it did not take. Griso was very tasteful to me..
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Marc bought the SP and he is the talker,the other guy not so much.You spot them by their drover hats.
Yea, I said T3,but it is SP , but glad to hear he’s getting a word in, usually the other way round. If any of you get to ride with them, please post. Note the rules, first to gas station, use the least fuel. Tells the story.
If anyone has a V700 left sidecover, get it to these boys , please
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Camped right next to them. Mick has been the talker from what I have seen. Great guys.
kk
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Marc bought the SP and he is the talker,the other guy not so much.You spot them by their drover hats.
I had a blue SP like that one, and gave it a hard look at MG Classics before Marc bought it. The other Mark :smiley: was concerned about it going that far, because he had only ridden it a short amount. I told him I'd put a can of DeOxit in the luggage and head out.
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So how did the National Rally go?
Did I miss out on a good one?
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Terrific food,camping weather,grass ,group ride,organization,location,amazing collection of bikes,other than that you didn’t miss much.My only gripe is that the long distance 2 up award went to a sidecar instead of an old Eldorado couple from Iowa,isn’t that a bit more difficult?
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Terrific food,camping weather,grass ,group ride,organization,location,amazing collection of bikes,other than that you didn’t miss much.My only gripe is that the long distance 2 up award went to a sidecar instead of an old Eldorado couple from Iowa,isn’t that a bit more difficult?
Yes, the side car is a bit more difficult.
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Terrific food,camping weather,grass ,group ride,organization,location,amazing collection of bikes,other than that you didn’t miss much.My only gripe is that the long distance 2 up award went to a sidecar instead of an old Eldorado couple from Iowa,isn’t that a bit more difficult?
Yep. The Jack-All rig was our traveling machine for a few years. There's no way we could have traveled 2 up and camp on a solo bike.
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So how did the National Rally go?
Did I miss out on a good one?
I could not finagle a way to ride to the rally, but this is what I would have missed if I hadn't flown there and slept in a rental car (turned out peachy).
This is what I was greeted by at the entrance
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This is the sunset I wouldn't have seen heading west on RT26
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This is almost the italian police paint color I would not have imagined on a Norge. It's striking and well done.
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This is a picture of how the crash bars are installed on a Breva 1100 that I would not have taken. I wish I could do this to my Norge without drilling the fairing.
This bike belongs to a lady who rode from NH, whom I wouldn't have met.
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These are some of the stunning views of immense valleys I wouldn't have seen with my own eyes. Just like in western movies.
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That log house is on the John Day river... what a view it must have.
I would not have seen a popup trailer for motorcycles.
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I also would not have been able to test the new Stelvio. What a ride, in beautiful surroundings
I have an opinion on the bike compared to the Norge, but I will post in the appropriate thread.
I would not have met people from Australia, Canada and Italy.
I wouldn't have met a retired sheriff from Washington state, our beloved Charlie and his ride mates (one who slept in a hamac one night and like me suffered the 45F night temp), a guy who made a custom Off-road bike with a Guzzi engine (some 1100cc, but can't remember which).
I met many nice people from Washington state, AZ, Tom from Hawaii (everyone knows him) and JJ, whom I chased down as he was loading his bike on the trailer.
Roy, if the above is old news to you, then you didn't miss much. :laugh:
What I missed is not being able to find Moparnut72, PJPR01, SemerVee and Matteo. I got distracted looking at the many bikes there and talking to others.
Maybe next time.
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I also have two short videos.
Camp:
https://youtu.be/EjTM13vT2e4?feature=shared
Hall:
https://youtu.be/033z5Q91HbY?feature=shared
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Was that Joanne from NH? My friend.
Also old riding buddy Bob Corfield was there-he won the long distance award I see. Was with our Louisville KY friend Dan. Used to ride a lot with those boys in WV. A TOTAL hoot.
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A few photos from my side...Long trip...>1822 miles total, (even in a SS-R with a trailer!!) :rolleyes: :shocked:
Weather was great, roads were fantastic, Grant County Fairgrounds was excellent.
Super job by all the volunteers and organizers for a job well done! :thumb: :thumb: :bow: :bow: THANK YOU!
Nice to see my old Guzzi riding buddies from NORCAL including: Pierre & Brian, Mike Sorge & Damian, Willy & Rafael, and Patrick Hayes
Our crew from Arizona, including Nolan & his wife Merry, Tom and Nancy Hetrick, Jim Robinson & his wife Debbie, Richard & Faye, Daryll ("Big Hands") and his brother, Peter and his wife from Tucson.
Pleasure to meet and drink a beer Bob Corfield from VA and his friend Dan from Kentucky, Dan Ray from Alpine TX. Tom from Hawaii, and "Pescatore" who I only met briefly while loading the bikes on Sunday.
If I forgot to mention anyone, my apologies, but the Guzzi crowd was certainly friendly and happy. :thumb: :boozing: :cool: :bow:
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King, yes. Joanne. She took a month to enjoy the sites. I'm curious what her plans are for the return.
I forgot to mention that I met Dave Richardson, the author of Guzziology.
He held a Q&A during the afternoon. That was a nice surprise.
Journalist Nolan Woodbury (JJ's first picture) also entertained us for an hour.
I second JJ's compliments to the organizers. Thank you for all the work.
I met Richard and Gayle.
Gayle made a quilt from a bunch of Richard's Tshirts and was one of the prizes.
The organizers were all summoned to the stage during the last evening. I could not help notice that it takes a husband/wife team to make it happen.
One more thing. Look what I made at the fire pit. There were other "stamps" and people branded their belts, panniers, gloves...
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Looks cool! Too far for me to go from Florida, though. Does teh location change yer over year? Coasts, midwest?
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This was great fun to ride 1000kms each way through some amazing views and crazy winds ,( no wonder they set up those wind farms) !
Was a treat to meet everyone ( including , I think her name may have been Joanne (sp) who brought me a welcome from an old riding buddy out east, Keith, he set some rallies in New York years ago .
And thanks again to everyone who set up this rally , I can't imagine the work involved ! Peter , alias the Deerslayer of the Fossil rally in 2023 .
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Looks cool! Too far for me to go from Florida, though. Does teh location change yer over year? Coasts, midwest?
Seldom. This is the first for a while. There are rumors of a midwest one coming..
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Indiana?Some nice roads in southern parts of the state.
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A few photos from my side...Long trip...>1822 miles total, (even in a SS-R with a trailer!!) :rolleyes: :shocked:
Weather was great, roads were fantastic, Grant County Fairgrounds was excellent.
Super job by all the volunteers and organizers for a job well done! :thumb: :thumb: :bow: :bow: THANK YOU!
Nice to see my old Guzzi riding buddies from NORCAL including: Pierre & Brian, Mike Sorge & Damian, Willy & Rafael, and Patrick Hayes
Our crew from Arizona, including Nolan & his wife Merry, Tom and Nancy Hetrick, Jim Robinson & his wife Debbie, Richard & Faye, Daryll ("Big Hands") and his brother, Peter and his wife from Tucson.
Pleasure to meet and drink a beer Bob Corfield from VA and his friend Dan from Kentucky, Dan Ray from Alpine TX. Tom from Hawaii, and "Pescatore" who I only met briefly while loading the bikes on Sunday.
If I forgot to mention anyone, my apologies, but the Guzzi crowd was certainly friendly and happy. :thumb: :boozing: :cool: :bow:
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For some strange reason I was expecting the SS-R to be yellow.
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This was great fun to ride 1000kms each way through some amazing views and crazy winds ,( no wonder they set up those wind farms) !
Was a treat to meet everyone ( including , I think her name may have been Joanne (sp) who brought me a welcome from an old riding buddy out east, Keith, he set some rallies in New York years ago .
And thanks again to everyone who set up this rally , I can't imagine the work involved ! Peter , alias the Deerslayer of the Fossil rally in 2023 .
LOL - Joanne is a good friend of Keith's and he has been following her on her cross country adventure. I'm looking forward to seeing her at his Rally in the Aderondacs next week. I'll be sure to mention our connection when I see her.
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It was great to meet new people and see all the bikes. The food was probably some of the best for such a large crowd. Highlight for me was spending time with Frank and hearing all the stories of the MGNOC through the years. Here’s a few pics
My trusty mule carried me 5,000 miles to and from the event.
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Very well done rally. Outstanding facility and amenities, lots to see and do, plus spectacular roads in every direction. Friday morning I took 395 south past Canyon City (great name) to the big switchbacks. Really happy with how my redone 1100 Sport looks and works.
It was an honor being asked to speak about my journalism career as a Moto Guzzi enthusiast.
Two or three bikes really spoke to me at this rally; Tomas Grim's V50 Monza endurance special, Gary Jenkins 'Ambarado' V950 and this touring 850 Eldorado ridden in from Iowa by the Mehmens - our neighbors at the John Day Motel. Tomas, if you're on this forum, please reach out! Would love to talk more about this bike. Thanks for the pics Mike!
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That all you old guys can still sleep on the ground is amazing!
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It's not the sleeping , it's the getting up :grin: ! Peter
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Thanks Aldo, it was good to meet you!
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A big apology for not getting together with most of you to visit. A lot of friends showed up. Hard to visit with everyone. I volunteered and helped with the meals in the hall also making coffee one early morning. Weather was perfect. Cold for Thursday night for camping.
I was able to demo ride the new Stelvio. Tall bike. I rode it up to the airport and around the runway on the gravel road. I didn't thrash it because it's not my bike. For you tall guys, you'll like it. I did ride the same route with the exception of the gravel road on my Cal 1400 Touring prior to riding the Stelvio.
I put on about 2500 miles RT. Interesting campgrounds to get there. Went up through Monument Valley and back through it to Phoenix. Great ride. :thumb: