Author Topic: Final!! IL Rally, coming up fast! (Read 2823 times)

bad Chad · « **on:** May 03, 2022, 05:23:35 PM »

- tried to kill this long running mid America rally, but failed. It starts May 20th, located on the banks of one of the worlds great rivers! A better time is hard to find.

dguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2022, 05:57:02 PM »

Maybe more details?

Ratso88 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2022, 07:06:01 PM »

Except in case of catastrophe I should be there

I suppose I should preregister, huh?

kballowe · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2022, 08:15:29 PM »

36th ILLINOIS BIG RIVER STATE FORREST MOTO GUZZI RALLY

Nine miles North of Oquawka Illinois on the west side of the "Great River Road" at "Big River State Forest." Accordance to the campground no generators after 10 P.M. and before 7 A.M. PRICE: $35 before May 1st. $40 after May 1st. $5 for children 12 and under. Friday and Saturday supper, cold beverages, Saturday and Sunday continental breakfast. For pre-signup contact: John Hart, P.O. Box 422 Kirkwood, Illinois 61447 - Or Ron Tinkham, 1465 20th Street, Kirkwood, Illinois 61447. Phone: 309-768-2489 for more Information. Absolutely no pets allowed, anyone who brings a pet will be asked to leave. Registration includes: Friday night chili and brats, Saturday night smoked pork dinner, Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday and rally cup. 24-hour coffee and cold drinks, hot showers, two nights camping, no electrical hook-ups. ALSO INCLUDED: wooded campsites, 50/50 drawing and door prizes. T-shirts will be for sale. LOCATION Pre-registration and info: make checks payable to Illinois Moto Guzzi riders, Inc.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2022, 08:15:29 PM »

guzzisteve · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2022, 09:35:04 PM »

Chad, Lil birdie told me Sergio will be there. Wish I could go.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2022, 08:44:35 AM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on May 03, 2022, 09:35:04 PM

Chad, Lil birdie told me Sergio will be there. Wish I could go.

Damn if I didn't already have plans with the grandkids. It would be good to see him again.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2022, 09:08:27 AM »

Would like to but that's my daughter's birthday weekend.

-AJ

bad Chad · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2022, 10:45:39 AM »

Cool beans Steve, thanks for the heads up!

bad Chad · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2022, 10:00:38 PM »

It's been announced that this is it for the Rally, at least as presented by the original crew. End of an era is at hand, best get your lazy asses to the rally!

bad Chad · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2022, 01:09:27 PM »

wymple · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2022, 01:20:09 PM »

Quote from: AJ Huff on May 04, 2022, 09:08:27 AM

Would like to but that's my daughter's birthday weekend.

-AJ

Bring her !

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2022, 03:09:33 PM »

I said it 30 years ago and I'll say it again that the rally is worth twice what you charge. Watch ut for the racoons as they dug into my tank bag for two apples.

Tex

wymple · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2022, 07:47:08 PM »

I think it's a bit odd that we go to rallies to bike trip, but the best of all is 60 miles from my home. Illinois.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2022, 12:47:02 PM »

Bring bug spray..

bad Chad · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2022, 12:57:00 PM »

Chucks right. Mosquito’s are easy to manage with standard deet products, but the little (non biting) mats can be super annoying. Get some nat juice , can’t remember what it’s called, but it works pretty well and last much longer than vanilla.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2022, 07:35:22 PM »

I may have to *cough cough* drive. I know.. TMI, but I was installing a new argon bottle on my TIG welder, leaned over, and.. uh.. my.. uh nether regions didn't care for it. After a (pretty nice) ultrasound

experience, Dave the Doc says to not do that and take it easy for a while. A 350 mile ride on the AeroLario may not be in the cards, but I'd hate to miss this one.

bad Chad · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2022, 10:41:15 PM »

Fly in if you have to, just be there!

wymple · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2022, 02:36:51 PM »

https://bugsoother.com/collections/best-sellers-products/products/bug-soother-the-all-natural-bug-repellent

This is the local hotshot, & the best I've ever found. Most Hy-Vee stores & Casey's carry it. Stops those nasty little gnats.

bad Chad · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2022, 09:58:57 PM »

That’s the stuff!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2022, 05:17:21 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on May 14, 2022, 09:58:57 PM

That’s the stuff!

Would you help a brother out and share, Chad?

Tkelly · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2022, 12:36:46 PM »

4 cheeseheads coming from driftless area.

bad Chad · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2022, 05:12:40 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on May 15, 2022, 05:17:21 PM

Would you help a brother out and share, Chad?

What’s mine, is yours, my brother from another mother!

G5 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2022, 07:57:32 PM »

Chad, PM sent

Ratso88 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2022, 07:00:17 AM »

Bags are packed and the GRiSO loaded.

Heading out in a little

Tkelly · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2022, 07:11:57 AM »

Planning a lunch ride to Warsaw oldest town in ILLINOIS.Any road closures down that way?Most scenic ride in the area and there is a really old brewery overlooking the river.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2022, 12:46:29 PM »

Quote from: Tkelly on May 19, 2022, 07:11:57 AM

Planning a lunch ride to Warsaw oldest town in ILLINOIS.Any road closures down that way?Most scenic ride in the area and there is a really old brewery overlooking the river.

Have a good ride, Tom..

Is that Potosi or is it another brewery I don't know of?

wymple · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2022, 01:08:34 PM »

I'm sure he means this place.

https://www.facebook.com/warsawbreweryllc/photos/

Park your bikes looking right at the river. Nice place

guzzisteve · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2022, 01:13:52 PM »

Bad storms over there this AM on it's way east across IL.

wymple · « **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2022, 04:19:44 PM »

It was a great rally.

wil b. · « **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2022, 08:27:31 PM »

As usual the Illinois Rally was fun with EXCELLENT chow.
The rain was gone by early afternoon, so it's all good.
This was the last Illinois put on by this crew. After 35? years they deserve a rest!
Job well done & many thanks!

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