Colorado "Not a Guzzi - Guzzi rally" Top of The Rockies Rally July 20-23

[Archangel]

2017 July 20- 23 Rally in Paonia, Colorado. Escape the heat with a great rally with vendors, entertainment, food, camping, etc. BEST RIDING IN THE STATE. This the best annual rally in Colorado put on by the BMW of Colorado Club. NOT a brand specific rally. Only a few Guzzis show up every year and we need more. Since we no longer have an official Guzzi rally in Colorado, this is a great alternative. I was one of the organizers for our Salida rallies, and now I run registration for this one. July 20-23rd. Check out the link and lets make this a great "not a Guzzi, Guzzi rally" You'll love this rally and the town of Paonia. 

You can arrive and camp at the park Wednesday the 19th if you want!

http://bmwmcc.org/index.php/top-o-the-rockies-rally/

[Lee Davis]

I think I shall try to make it to bolster the Moto Guzzi crowd, at least. Besides, I like that ride from here in New Mexico, up through Creede and Lake City.

[Guzzistajohn]

Wish I could go. Dang work. Have a good time and post pictures!

[redhawk47]

Scott,
I will probably be there.
There is another Guzzi gathering in Colorado, in September
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=89216.0
See you there too?

[Testarossa]

I'll be at both.  Cheers!

[Archangel]

Scott,
I will probably be there.
There is another Guzzi gathering in Colorado, in September
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=89216.0
See you there too?

Hey Dan, Yeah, I'll be in Ouray. Aren't I still sharing your campsite?  Do come to the Paonia rally if you haven't ever been here. It is a great rally.  Well worth the ride.  Plus I want to put a few miles on that V7ii to see if I would like to downsize a bit. If you still miss your Stelvio, you could fire mine around a bit.  -Scott

[redhawk47]

Hey Dan, Yeah, I'll be in Ouray. Aren't I still sharing your campsite?  Do come to the Paonia rally if you haven't ever been here. It is a great rally.  Well worth the ride.  Plus I want to put a few miles on that V7ii to see if I would like to downsize a bit. If you still miss your Stelvio, you could fire mine around a bit.  -Scott

Scott.
WRT Ouray - you are on for the campsite - sometimes my memory ....
I have been to TOR Paonia two or three times. Great riding there.
Yes, we can do a bike swap - perhaps on a North Rim ride?

[LowRyter]

I am trying to make it.   I plan to be at Red Rocks the following weekend for Tedeschi Truck. 

Don't laugh at me for pulling a travel trailer.  Are those Beemer guys real mean?   

[Archangel]

I am trying to make it.   I plan to be at Red Rocks the following weekend for Tedeschi Truck. 

Don't laugh at me for pulling a travel trailer.  Are those Beemer guys real mean?   

Beemer riders are mostly like Guzzi riders these days. Bunch of old guys on motorcycles. You won't hear ANY brand bashing at this rally. only difference is that you will see more offroad bikes like the GS. They love to admire my Stelvio. 

[LowRyter]

Beemer riders are mostly like Guzzi riders these days. Bunch of old guys on motorcycles. You won't hear ANY brand bashing at this rally. only difference is that you will see more offroad bikes like the GS. They love to admire my Stelvio. 

I don't care if they make fun of my Guzzi, I was more concerned I'd be shunned due to the travel trailer.   

[redhawk47]

I don't care if they make fun of my Guzzi, I was more concerned I'd be shunned due to the travel trailer.   

You will have to park your trailer away from the city park where the rally is, so most won't even know you have it. I'm pretty sure the rally has a designated parking area.
A number of the attendees stay in motels, etc. So you won't be any different than them.
http://bmwmcc.org/tor_rally_trip_planning_resources.php

[rocker59]

2017 July 20- 23 Rally in Paonia, Colorado. 

http://bmwmcc.org/index.php/top-o-the-rockies-rally/

Thanks for the reminder!  Really nice area !

[M0T0Geezer]

Hmmm-m...

I am apparently among several "Dan" people on this board.  I am Dan Martin of Longmont CO aka M0T0Geezer. I ride a silver 2004 high mileage Breva 750.

I am committed to going to the September Not-A-Rally in Ouray, CO.  Will hope to be able to also attend the July 20 N-A-R in Paonia CO. Nice birthday present for me too.

Guzzi if ya gottem !!!

'Geezer

[Archangel]

I don't care if they make fun of my Guzzi, I was more concerned I'd be shunned due to the travel trailer.   

Actually quite a few a travel Trailers at the rally. There are designated areas for them a couple blocks away,  and at the High School. No hookups, but there is also a motel in town that has some full hookup spots. The Redwood Arms. 

[LowRyter]

Thanks Arc.  I've contacted the motel and they said I could drop my trailer there.  They said I could use their  water fill and dump station too.  (I don't think I would need electric hook up to run air )

If I make it I might try the high school or wherever the most folks are hanging out. 

My biggest challenge is making a plan to align other commitments and finding where I can drop off my trailer to visit friends SW of Denver.

[fatbob]

That's a great rally, those folks do a great job.

[LowRyter]

Right now I am planning to be there.  The Mrs and I will have our travel trailer, the V11 Sport and the EV. 

The folks at Redwood Arms said we could keep the trailer there. 

I think we'll be towing across I70 rather than come from the south.  Hope to see you guys and discover some new roads.  I know the south half of 92 is great ride all on it's own.

[LowRyter]

Packed my trailer.   Taking off tomorrow.  Hope to be there Thursday evening.  Looking at staying at the elementary school next to the park. 

Thinking about that KOA in Ouray next week to beat the heat.  Then Tedeschi Trucks in Red Rocks.

Hope to meet my fellow listers.  I'll have the Greenie and EV.

[Testarossa]

I count seven Guzzis parked around Paonia's city park this morning, including a Stelvio and Norge from Alberta.

We've scheduled a Goose gaggle and group photo 10am Saturday at the teen center.

[JJ]

I count seven Guzzis parked around Paonia's city park this morning, including a Stelvio and Norge from Alberta.

We've scheduled a Goose gaggle and group photo 10am Saturday at the teen center.

Beautiful area.... wish I could be there.... (dreaded WORK...)... so safe travels to all and take some GUZZI photos please! :1:

[LowRyter]

Nice to get of the heat.  Scott and Seth are running the rally.  Guzzi photo tomorrow

[Testarossa]

Scott runs the registration process. I'm just an occasional sidekick.

[Archangel]

11 Guzzis at the Rally.  4 Stelvios, but 2 missed the photo op

[JJ]

11 Guzzis at the Rally.  4 Stelvios, but 2 missed the photo op

  :1:   Thanks! Good photo! 

[LowRyter]

Having great time.  Band is playi.  Will post photos when I  get a chance.

[LowRyter]

Having great time.  Band is playi.  Will post photos when I  get a chance.

KG and the Girls.  Maybe Bonnie Raits meets Stevie Ray meets Zeppelin?


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Minus 50 years of age!

[Testarossa]

Good band -- three young ladies from Kansas City.

[LowRyter]

here's a few random shots.  Weak internet here in motel.

the brain trust.  Despite being a "beemer rally", Seth & Scott are the guys working it.





and a few more shots before I lose connection

the guys on the left are from Alberta.  There were three or 4 Guzzis that drove by later in the day.





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[LowRyter]

[twowings]

^^ "I THINK Oklahoma's that way..."