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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JJ on May 12, 2025, 07:42:10 AM
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Our man Nolan Woodbury recently talked to Matt Forslund and he confirmed that, YES, the legendary Datil NM Rally is happening August 14-17!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: :thumb: :thumb:
We'll see you there in 3 months... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: :wink:
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Not for $100.00 entry fee, you won't
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Who is going? I would like to but not sure yet, due to health issues...BUT $100 seems very reasonable to me...This isn't the 1950's anymore...
Tony C
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Includes a free raffle ticket to win a Guzzi,how much are those tickets for that other Guzzi raffle on here?I may try to get there if I don’t succumb to the heat crossing KS.If I don’t leave my carcass for the buzzards.
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Who is going? I would like to but not sure yet, due to health issues...BUT $100 seems very reasonable to me...This isn't the 1950's anymore...
Tony C
There is a group of AZ Guzzisti's that go every year. We will probably stay at the Eagle Guest Ranch (Rally site...) or the infamous "LARGO MOTEL" in Quemado, which is about 30 minutes down the road from the rally site.
If 50-75 people show up, the odds are pretty good that someone will WIN the give-away Guzzi, usually valued at about $3,000-$3,500. One year, my neighbor Kevin won a cool, blue 850 T-3 one year...and he was a happy camper. :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
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*** BUMP *** C'mon now...beautiful, serene riding along the Plains of San Augustin!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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Not for $100.00 entry fee, you won't
A 100 bucks for three days of camping, food, good camaraderie is not bad. Plus some nice riding. I can easily spend that on a good diner with my wife and that only last a few hours.
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A 100 bucks for three days of camping, food, good camaraderie is not bad. Plus some nice riding. I can easily spend that on a good diner with my wife and that only last a few hours.
Also plenty of door prizes and a good chance to win a running, classic Moto Guzzi with a clean title! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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*** May 28th BUMP!! *** :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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*** June 2nd BUMP *** (...and let's not forget a stop at PIE TOWN!!)
For a tasty slice of local Hatch Chili and apple pie!! Mmmmmm-BOY!! :thumb: :cool: :boozing:
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*** July 1st BUMP!! *** :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
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Not for $100.00 entry fee, you won't
Say you are a cheap bastard. :evil: Don't worry it's not an insult on the WildGuzzi Forum. :grin: :grin: :grin: BUT ...... campsite for 3 days w/meals, and hot showers. :boozing: :food:
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Say you are a cheap bastard. :evil: Don't worry it's not an insult on the WildGuzzi Forum. :grin: :grin: :grin: BUT ...... campsite for 3 days w/meals, and hot showers. :boozing: :food:
1. You get to ride in some of the most beautiful roads / landscape of New Mexico, aka The Plains of St. Augustin... :bow: :thumb: :cool: :boozing:
2. ....AND you have very good odds to possibly WIN a cool, running Moto Guzzi, with a clear title, as the give-away prize Saturday night!! :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
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What's the weather like that tme of year? Day time high and low?
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Hm, I'll put this on my bucket list. But having to ride thru Texas and the gulf coast in August to get there won't work. It'll have to be in conjunction with a more northerly trip sometime--Have Fun!!
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What's the weather like that tme of year? Day time high and low?
Warm days....cool nights...and ALWAYS an afternoon MONSOON, which also cools things off :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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Hm, I'll put this on my bucket list. But having to ride thru Texas and the gulf coast in August to get there won't work. It'll have to be in conjunction with a more northerly trip sometime--Have Fun!!
Yes...riding from Central Florida to Datil, NM in the summer, across the Gulf Coast and Texas would be a "SLOG" of biblical proportions!! :grin: :laugh: :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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At the current price of tires and how long they don't last, I'd be trucking it. Ride the mountains for a couple of weeks on nice, round tires and then truck it back home. No truck, Uhaul has a great cycle trailer, and it's reasonable.
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At the current price of tires and how long they don't last, I'd be trucking it. Ride the mountains for a couple of weeks on nice, round tires and then truck it back home. No truck, Uhaul has a great cycle trailer, and it's reasonable.
Last June, we rented a U-HAUL to trailer two Guzzi's from Phoenix to the MGNOC National Guzzi Rally in John Day, OR.
Good decision as we would have DIED riding across the Nevada Desert. :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: It took us all day just to get to Tonopah, NV, where we stayed overnight.
Then, it was still another 8 hour drive to get to John Day. :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: No shame in using a trailer.... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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Monday, July 14th *** BUMP!!*** :bow: :boozing: :cool: Coming up soon!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Riding along the beautiful and serene Plains of St. Agustin!! :cool: :boozing:
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*** August 1st BUMP *** (Only 13 days before lift off!!) :thumb: :cool: :boozing: :wink:
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The bride and I will be there, it is 312 miles and easy morning ride. Leave early to beat the heat. After the first 90 miles of hwy and interstate the road get great thru the mountains. I am sure there will be a little rain but nothing to prevent some fun.
See ya there.
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Last June, we rented a U-HAUL to trailer two Guzzi's from Phoenix to the MGNOC National Guzzi Rally in John Day, OR.
Good decision as we would have DIED riding across the Nevada Desert. :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: It took us all day just to get to Tonopah, NV, where we stayed overnight.
Then, it was still another 8 hour drive to get to John Day. :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: No shame in using a trailer.... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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That was a fun trip JJ, we'll do another.
Mike
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The bride and I will be there, it is 312 miles and easy morning ride. Leave early to beat the heat. After the first 90 miles of hwy and interstate the road get great thru the mountains. I am sure there will be a little rain but nothing to prevent some fun.
See ya there.
326 miles from Sedona for us....Payson-Show Low-Pie Town-Quemado-then Datil! :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
Look me up upon arrival! :boozing: :cool: I'll be on "The Little Moto-Morini Calibro 700 That Could..."
It ALWAYS rains in the afternoon about 3pm...but it cools everything down.... :thumb: :bow:
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I'll be headed down from Modesto, CA...anticipate a Late arrival Thursday.
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I'll be headed down from Modesto, CA...anticipate a Late arrival Thursday.
Safe travels...and see you at The Eagles Guest Ranch late Thursday afternoon... :thumb: :bow: :boozing: :cool:
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August 7th...*** BUMP!! *** - - Only 7 days before lift-off!! :thumb: :wink:
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Looking forward to it!!
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Looking forward to it!!
This will be the LAST Guzzi Rally in Datil......unless someone steps up and takes it over from Matt....(*SIGH*) :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: (See below...) :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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I really wanted to come but with my broken ankle my wife nor doctor will let me on either of my bikes.
kk
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The 5 days left before lift-off...*** BUMP *** :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
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Wife's birthday weekend. Not many times I'm restricted to home BUT................ ...........
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*** BUMP *** 3 days before lift-off!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
1. What will be the Guzzi "give-away" bike this year? :thumb: :bow:
2. Who will be the LUCKY winner of this bike Saturday night? :cool: :boozing:
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Rumor has it that this will be the last NM rally hosted by Matt.
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Rumor has it that this will be the last NM rally hosted by Matt.
Yes...this TRUE...unless someone steps up to the plate and takes it over!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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Launching from Apple Valley, Ca for Datil tomorrow morning between 4:00 and 5:00am to try and beat some of the heat at least in Needles which is projected to have a 117 high tomorrow. Riding my 72 Eldorado. I’ll overnight in Winslow and cruise in to Datil a day early for the rally (just can’t wait to get on the road).
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Launching from Apple Valley, Ca for Datil tomorrow morning between 4:00 and 5:00am to try and beat some of the heat at least in Needles which is projected to have a 117 high tomorrow. Riding my 72 Eldorado. I’ll overnight in Winslow and cruise in to Datil a day early for the rally (just can’t wait to get on the road).
At least the temperatures in Datil will be favorable for the weekend!! :thumb: :boozing: :cool: Ride safely! :thumb:
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I want a big, fat, slice of Hatch Green Chilli APPLE PIE..at PIE TOWN....on the way to Datil!! :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
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Wednesday - "Hump-Day - *** BUMP ***
Lift-off tomorrow @ 7:30am to The plains of San Augustin... :thumb: :boozing: :bow: :cool: :wink: :grin: :laugh:
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All my bags are packed, and I am ready to go,
motorcycle sitting outside my door, waiting for tomorrow AM to come.
I have to wake her as she is coming too.
Oh well that is enough of that..
See you Thursday afternoon in Datil.
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All my bags are packed, and I am ready to go,
motorcycle sitting outside my door, waiting for tomorrow AM to come.
I have to wake her as she is coming too.
Oh well that is enough of that..
See you Thursday afternoon in Datil.
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YES!! Ride safely and see you in Datil tomorrow afternoon!! :thumb: :cool: :boozing:
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Those that attend are proof that not all Moto Guzzi riders are cheapskates and realize the value of this rally fee. :thumb:
Let us know what bike is given in the rally. :popcorn:
Richard & Faye are in Canada enroute to Alaska and I'm back home in Kona. Next trip to the GRIT.
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Those that attend are proof that not all Moto Guzzi riders are cheapskates and realize the value of this rally fee. :thumb:
Let us know what bike is given in the rally. :popcorn:
Richard & Faye are in Canada enroute to Alaska and I'm back home in Kona. Next trip to the GRIT.
50 riders in attendance this year! :bow: :thumb: :cool:
The give-away-bike for 2025 was a late 1970's SP1000 (running)....won by a guy from Texas...who reportedly turned around that night and sold it for $300 to a guy from Arizona!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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300$ SP ,deal of the century!
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Mentioned it in another post as well, but wanted to say it here too:
Big props to Matt Forslund for putting together his 35th and final Guzzi rally in New Mexico. He's worked really hard to put together this truly great Guzzi event for all enthusiasts to enjoy. A big thanks to all the registered Guzzisti that participated and those that contributed to make it a success. Matt is hoping that someone will take over the MGNOC NM Rally reigns, but will be happy to support whomever does.
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Mentioned it in another post as well, but wanted to say it here too:
Big props to Matt Forslund for putting together his 35th and final Guzzi rally in New Mexico. He's worked really hard to put together this truly great Guzzi event for all enthusiasts to enjoy. A big thanks to all the registered Guzzisti that participated and those that contributed to make it a success. Matt is hoping that someone will take over the MGNOC NM Rally reigns, but will be happy to support whomever does.
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AMEN!! The GRIT Rally has, for years, been one of the greatest Guzzi Rallies in the entire Southwest! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: Matt has done a fabulous and admirable job keeping it going!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
Now, it's time to pass the torch and hopefully, we will all meet again next August!! :cool: :boozing: :bow: :thumb:
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50 riders in attendance this year! :bow: :thumb: :cool:
The give-away-bike for 2025 was a late 1970's SP1000 (running)....won by a guy from Texas...who reportedly turned around that night and sold it for $300 to a guy from Arizona!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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It was actually won by Steve from Kansas and sold to Rod from Missouri