Author Topic: YAY! Return of a Colorado Rally! Aug 27 to Aug 30, 2026 (Read 5325 times)

Archangel · « **on:** June 30, 2026, 09:21:17 AM »

FIRST ANNUAL COLORADO MOTO GUZZI RALLY Aug 27 to Aug 30, 2026

In beautiful Hotchkiss, Colorado at the Delta County Fairgrounds. This is the Brand New portion of this Tale of Two Rallies Connected Through Time. This rally site has great amenities: shaded, grass camping; rest rooms and showers available 24/7; available camping hookups in the camping area (additional cost); motels and restaurants within walking distance; and of course great roads to ride in the area! Check out the webpage that has been created for this rally where you'll find information on Guzzi Bob and the Guzzi Bob Rally Fund, area hotels, other details, and more information about the Guzzi Bob Rally Fund: ColoradoGuzziRally.blogspot.com. More information will follow. Food is guaranteed for the first 100 people. If you think you have a 51% chance that you are coming to the Colorado Moto Guzzi Rally this year, send me an email or text with the number/name of individuals and I will put you on the preregistration list. theshuttlesmith@gmail.com or 402-960-7370.

ridingron · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2026, 11:46:18 PM »

That's kinda far away for me, both distance and calendar wise. 2000 miles each way for 3-4 day rally? I've done sillier things!

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2026, 04:26:47 PM »

Scott, check your messages thanks.

Archangel · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2026, 04:03:44 PM »

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2026, 06:50:47 PM »

I with be there along with Kathy Pugh and Dylan Chilcote.
Coming out of Washington state. Only about 1200 miles.

Bill Lovelady IS
Eskimo Spy

nmroadrunner · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2026, 05:11:28 PM »

See you there!

Archangel · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2026, 10:52:49 AM »

Took some pics of the Fairgrounds where the Colorado Rally will be next month. Great facility with shade camping, large central air conditioned meeting hall, walk to shopping, restaurants, and even walking/hiking trails right there at the fairgrounds(when you're not riding that is).

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Utrider · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2026, 01:46:13 PM »

Scott, Chris and I and a friend of mine from Oceanside will be there. We rented a place near Hotchkiss. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Roy

Archangel · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2026, 07:59:56 AM »

Big news for this rally! The rumors are true! The director and father of the MGNOC (Moto Guzzi National Owners Club) Frank Wedge will be at the rally this year! The last time I believe Frank was in Colorado was in 2009 when we held the National rally here in Salida. Great news for all you new and long time Guzzi riders to get to meet Frank. Here is a link to an article written in a Piaggio magazine about the history of the club: https://wide.piaggiogroup.com/en/articles/community/the-origin-story-of-moto-guzzi-national-owners-club/index.html

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2026, 09:35:06 PM »

Bump
Departing Seattle next Friday. Slightly oblong rt to stay in the high country thru Central Idaho and The Tetons to hopefully not get heatstroke.

alanp · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2026, 04:05:26 PM »

Dennis Hall, Dan Nibbelink and I will be there. Looking forward to it!

michaell32 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2026, 07:06:50 PM »

I might be able to make it there Friday and Saturday.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2026, 08:48:54 PM »

Michelle and I will be there, not certain of the time just yet.

BentGoose · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2026, 12:35:13 PM »

I will be there Thursday sometime about noon, looking forward to seeing everybody there.

CanonVanagon · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2026, 08:38:31 AM »

I will be there Thursday with my dad around 4pm.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2026, 07:37:12 PM »

Does anyone know if Matt Forslund will be there?

Archangel · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2026, 08:25:26 AM »

Yay! One day to until the start of the rally. Camping starts today(Thursday) with the official start tomorrow( Friday!). Last rally in Colorado was the National in 2009!. This should be fun

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2026, 08:31:40 AM »

Was planning on going, but prior commitments squelched that trip (*SIGH*)

Sadly, I missed Datil this year also.

Would someone be so kind as to take and post some photos of this rally?
Thanks in advance!

Archangel · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2026, 08:48:24 AM »

Quote from: JJ on August 27, 2026, 08:31:40 AM

Was planning on going, but prior commitments squelched that trip (*SIGH*)
Sadly, I missed Datil this year also.
Would someone be so kind as to take and post some photos of this rally?
Thanks in advance!

Sorry! Life does get in the way sometime

I'll post some pictures for sure!

CanonVanagon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2026, 02:09:35 PM »

nmroadrunner · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2026, 04:19:41 PM »

nmroadrunner · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2026, 09:10:15 PM »

nmroadrunner · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2026, 08:29:40 AM »

Matt Forslund is indeed in attendance.

nmroadrunner · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2026, 02:01:28 PM »

Frank W. holding court with stories about his wilder, um I mean "younger" days

JJ · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2026, 05:39:05 PM »

Quote from: nmroadrunner on August 29, 2026, 02:01:28 PM

Frank W. holding court with stories about his wilder, um I mean "younger" days

Yes...Here he is in 2021 and 2022 doing the same at Datil, NM. (That's his grand daughter and his little dog)

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Author Topic: YAY! Return of a Colorado Rally! Aug 27 to Aug 30, 2026 (Read 5325 times)