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Title: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on May 04, 2025, 07:20:40 AM
Anybody here going to the Guzzi’s in the Blueridge campout August 1st-3rd?  I’m going to head over and tent it around the 28th of July.  Anybody going camping there for it?

https://facebook.com/events/s/guzzis-in-the-blue-ridge-2025/1160584955838374/
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Bulldog9 on May 04, 2025, 05:42:58 PM
Anybody here going to the Guzzi’s in the Blueridge campout August 1st-3rd?  I’m going to head over and tent it around the 28th of July and have to go back home on Saturday (2 August).  Anybody going camping there for it?

https://facebook.com/events/s/guzzis-in-the-blue-ridge-2025/1160584955838374/

First I heard of it. I see it is in North Carolina, and about 3 hours from my house in Rock Bridge Baths VA.  I should be able to make it.
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on May 04, 2025, 05:54:46 PM
First I heard of it. I see it is in North Carolina, and about 3 hours from my house in Rock Bridge Baths VA.  I should be able to make it.

Cool!
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Bigtime on May 05, 2025, 06:06:09 AM
  Bob, this is a great rally. Several of us from KY try to attend every year. We're planning to be there this year as well. The campground is really nice with a great
shower  house and pavilion. Looking forward to seeing you there.  JohnB
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on May 05, 2025, 07:09:57 AM
  Bob, this is a great rally. Several of us from KY try to attend every year. We're planning to be there this year as well. The campground is really nice with a great
shower  house and pavilion. Looking forward to seeing you there.  JohnB

Il be there! 
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: LuftGansa on May 05, 2025, 07:33:40 AM
Luftgansa will be able to make it since it is only two and a half hours from my place in Sc.

Luft
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on May 05, 2025, 07:40:43 AM
Luftgansa will be able to make it since it is only two and a half hours from my place in Sc.

Luft

Awesome see you there!
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Bulldog9 on May 05, 2025, 07:59:00 AM
*** If ANYone coming from North or West needs a way point on your ride down, they are welcome to stay at my house Thursday Night on the way in, or Sunday on the way out. Rock Bridge Baths is on US 39 about where 64 and 81 cross at Lexington Virginia. 

I'll be launching from there Friday Morning. It's 5 hours +/- on the fun roads and 3 if taking 81 South.

I have plenty of Room/bed space, cold beer, bourbon, and will be burning meat (aka BBQ) Thursday night. Or if you want to be a dirty biker, can camp.

Shoot me a PM if you need/want a place to stay either way.


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Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 07, 2025, 12:36:05 PM
Bumpity bump.  Only 3 weeks away!  Woo hoo
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Mwether on July 07, 2025, 07:42:22 PM
I'm shooting to be there, Bob.
The main question is whether I'll be riding a Guzzi or a Piaggio?  :grin:
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 08, 2025, 12:06:45 AM
I'm shooting to be there, Bob.
The main question is whether I'll be riding a Guzzi or a Piaggio?  :grin:

Which piaggio model? 
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Mwether on July 08, 2025, 07:19:49 AM
Which piaggio model?

Liberty 150 S. (The "S" is for "speedy.") :laugh:

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Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 08, 2025, 07:33:19 AM
Liberty 150 S. (The "S" is for "speedy.") :laugh:

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Nice!!  See you there!
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Rosso Woody on July 09, 2025, 06:16:46 AM
I am planning on being there and maybe some others from the Cincinnati Area. Great campground for sure and not bad roads either!
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 09, 2025, 09:27:31 PM
I am planning on being there and maybe some others from the Cincinnati Area. Great campground for sure and not bad roads either!

Awesome.  See you there! 
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 13, 2025, 01:33:20 AM
Just bumping up.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Bulldog9 on July 15, 2025, 11:06:11 PM
I'll be there, riding in with 4-5 other Guzzi riders.

Thinking of taking the Convert
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: mojohand on July 16, 2025, 02:00:36 PM
A great rally. Here's a video of last year's rally from Brothers, Bikes, and Bourbon's perspective (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El5M_k2j_9A)
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Motormike on July 18, 2025, 02:31:07 PM
The videographer looked to be on a BMW RS.  Then I saw two Triumphs ride in.  This IS a Moto Guzzi Rally?  :evil:
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: guzzisteve on July 18, 2025, 02:40:41 PM
Was planning on it, but do I want 4 wheels or go to a rally. Been unreliable for service, but I am retired. Dog sitting the PIA MinPin.
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: mojohand on July 21, 2025, 01:45:20 PM
The videographer looked to be on a BMW RS.  Then I saw two Triumphs ride in.  This IS a Moto Guzzi Rally?  :evil:

Our Guzzi bona fides are long documented. Note my signature here. Too, this not being a Harley rally, all bikes are welcome
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: guzzisteve on July 21, 2025, 02:11:51 PM
You have had more than a few Guzzi's, ask me how I know. Raise a glass for me. Ride on.
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 26, 2025, 12:51:50 AM
Only a few days out.  Il be riding over to there this coming Wednesday.  95 degrees with a real feel of 102.  Oh oh!  Lol
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 29, 2025, 12:12:24 PM
Packing my stuff for the Guzxi in the Blue Ridge”. Woo hoo heading out tomorrow! 
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Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 30, 2025, 04:54:09 PM
Made it.  Got poured on of course!  Camp is set up
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Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 31, 2025, 11:45:07 AM
Hot and humid here.  I went out for a ride yesterday and today.  Got lost both times.  GPS STINKS!  I had avoid gravel roads and it brought me to gravel road anyways both times.  Yesterday I rode the gravel for about ten miles only to find out the last .6 tenths of the gravel road was blocked/closed so I had to turn around and start over.  I finally figured out a paved road way.  What a mess!
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on August 03, 2025, 05:41:36 PM
It was WET!  Lol
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Motormike on August 04, 2025, 05:47:28 PM
You're the MAN Bob!  How was the turnout?  I suspect the weather may have put a "damper" on things.   :cheesy: :cheesy:  :tongue:
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: bobrebos1 on August 06, 2025, 01:04:42 AM
You're the MAN Bob!  How was the turnout?  I suspect the weather may have put a "damper" on things.   :cheesy: :cheesy:  :tongue:

Turnout wasn’t bad.  I’d guess 50 Guzzis and riders but that’s just my guess. 
Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: Bulldog9 on August 07, 2025, 10:07:08 AM
Was a great event. Interesting to see how people stuck to their known 'cliques' Was great to meet new people, Bob among them. Was a wet couple days, but all in all a good event. 3 of the 5 guys I rode with stayed at the hotel (whimps) though two did appear in a van, having gotten a ride from Jim Hamlin.

Was the first time on the 1200 Sport for about 2 years, and other than some corrosion on the battery terminals creating the need for a jump, it performed flawlessly. The battery is 6 years old, so I thought it was that, but after a no start (just a click) on the trip home, I played with the terminals and it fired up. I got home and took the terminals apart, and found some corrosion. Will likely need a battery soon though.


 
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Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: mrverveus on August 07, 2025, 03:45:54 PM

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Title: Re: Guzzi’s in the Blueridge??? You going?
Post by: mrverveus on August 07, 2025, 03:53:29 PM
I think the large size of the campsite and the rain made it a bit more difficult to socialize. I didn't even realize Bob R from Cleveland was there! Still, a bit more than 50 people showed up. Considering the weather, that was a super turnout.  The peripatetic Bill Hagan showed up, descending upon us from VA. It was a delight to see him after many years! The food was most excellent as usual. Our Italiano friends outdid themselves again this year and their labor of love was most welcome.