Author Topic: My fellow Guzzista, I present the Utah Guzzi Get Together! (Read 27199 times)

Utrider · « **Reply #120 on:** September 01, 2018, 05:37:54 PM »

Just took a look at the longer term weather guess. Looks great! Mid 80's during the day and Mid 50's at night. As of now, not much of a chance for rain (knock on wood)

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/84049:4:US

redhawk47 · « **Reply #121 on:** September 02, 2018, 12:24:59 AM »

Quote from: Utrider on September 01, 2018, 02:38:25 PM

Have any of you been on Ut 45 from Dragon,Ut to Mack, Co? That looks like an interesting route. I really like Douglas Pass on 139.

Dan, that route on 318 looks great! I don't think we're supposed to have much bad weather between now and then, so the dirt shouldn't be an issue and you get to hit 191.

I don't know where Ut 45 and Dragon, Ut are. I have ridden Old US Hwy 6 several times, from I-70, Exit 227 in Utah, to Mack, CO. In Utah it is County Road 193 on my map. The Utah section is in poor shape, but rideable. The Colorado part is in good condition.

Colo 318 from Maybell to the Utah border is paved - it's old pavement, but in decent shape. When you cross the border it was gravel for seven miles, but that was paved recently. There still is a two mile section of gravel. My maps call the Utah section Browns Park Road. The western end of it is actually in Wyoming.

Dan

Utrider · « **Reply #122 on:** September 02, 2018, 02:17:06 PM »

Thanks Dan, I knew you would know if anyone did. Dragon is South of 40 in Utah real close to the Colorado border. I would put it about 80 to a 100 miles south. On this map it Ut 45 goes to it, but the routes in Colorado are marked like forest service roads. It also looks like there's a route over to 139 between Rangely and the northside of Douglas Pass.

I will have to do a scouting mission out there and hit that 318 Browns Canyon area while I'm at it!

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9811704,-109.3293424,11.25z

JayDee24ca · « **Reply #123 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:05:17 PM »

Thanks Roy for your comprehensive reply. I ave had a last minute change of plans. I am lying in a hospital bed at the mom3nt as a result of a bad fall from a ladder while picking berries. Land3d on the ladder. 3 broken ribs broken clavicle and small hole in lung.the bike is alp packed and ready to.roll but ill be in the hospital for a few days as they feed me morphine. I guess kiwiroy will be coming on his own
I wish you guys all th3 beet. Have a blast!
John D

Utrider · « **Reply #124 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:14:14 PM »

Holy crap! Mend up well, there will be more, this is just the first one of what I hope will be many.

Hopefully a few of the guys will post up some pics, I'm not exactly a shutter bug, although I do run my helmet camera a good bit.

redhawk47 · « **Reply #125 on:** September 02, 2018, 10:53:36 PM »

Quote from: Utrider on September 02, 2018, 02:17:06 PM

Thanks Dan, I knew you would know if anyone did. Dragon is South of 40 in Utah real close to the Colorado border. I would put it about 80 to a 100 miles south. On this map it Ut 45 goes to it, but the routes in Colorado are marked like forest service roads. It also looks like there's a route over to 139 between Rangely and the northside of Douglas Pass.

I will have to do a scouting mission out there and hit that 318 Browns Canyon area while I'm at it!

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9811704,-109.3293424,11.25z

OK, I found Dragon. My go-to maps are the Benchmark Map books, in this case Utah and Colorado. This is what I see:

Following Utah 45 from Vernal/Naples south to the White River. Two miles or so after crossing the White take a left on Dragon Road (unpaved, not indicated as 4WD). 3 or 4 miles after Dragon you cross into Colorado. Becomes County Road 25 in Rio Blanco County, with a note "Caution: Remote rough road", but not indicated as 4WD. When you get into Garfield County it becomes Cty Rd 201 and is known as Baxter Pass Road. It crosses Baxter Pass, Elev. 8422. The Utah book shows a Douglas pass on a 4WD road about two miles from Baxter Pass, but it is not the Douglas Pass on Colo 139. 201 continues south to the vacinity of Mack, CO.

There are a lot of "Other Roads" on the maps in this area. It is mostly BLM land. Perhaps they have maps, I had gotten them for other areas. This one is not much help: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/Douglas%20Pass_2009.pdf

Looking at the map south of US Hwy 40 there is a fair amount of pavement north of the White River: Red Wash Hwy, Red Was Camp Road. Old Bonanza Hwy, Glen Bench Rd, Chipeta Wells Rd, Utah Hwy 88 and Ouray Nat Wildlife Refuge. What is the terrain? Open desert/grassland with lots of washes? What are the rules about traveling in that area; it looks like it is mostly Indian Reservation.

quota · « **Reply #126 on:** September 03, 2018, 11:30:38 PM »

For those of us who won't be there until Friday morning, is there a suggested meeting spot and time, to join in on the ride?

Utrider · « **Reply #127 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:36:02 AM »

Mike, yes. I want to meet at the Zermatt resort at 10 am. With full tanks of fuel. Then leave the Zermatt at 10:15 am. I have found a spot for lunch for those who are interested, it's about 2/3rds of the way through the ride. I would also like to do the same arrangement for Saturday's ride, meet at 10 am, full of fuel and leave at 10:15 for both of the rides.

I am printing up some maps, and some info flyers about the times and what not. I will leave a bunch of them at the campground and have them available at the resort as well.

I will be up there early Thursday afternoon, to answer questions and get everyone up to speed. If you are coming from the Utah area and not staying at either the resort or the campground, please feel free to contact me either through my cell phone: 801-589-4725 or my personal email: rshadbolt@msn.com

Thanks to all who have reached out to me and I look forward to meeting and sharing the experience with you!

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #128 on:** September 05, 2018, 11:10:47 AM »

Have to cancell out,rain forced me to stay at home and get things under control once again.Post up what the cost for camping is Ill be most happy to send a check for my share.When I get a calander for2019 Ill circle next years get together,hope to see you then

Utrider · « **Reply #129 on:** September 05, 2018, 11:11:19 AM »

Ok folks, tomorrow is the first day for arrivals! If you are staying at the campground, when you come in let them know you are with the Moto Guzzi Group in the Springer Hollow Group site.

As mentioned before there are 8 tent pads, please arrange your tents so we can get more than one tent on each pad. As near as I can tell there are about 12-15 campers. I will drop off a cooler with some water and ice in it. There is running water at the campground as well as showers and power.

I am staying at the Zermatt Resort, it is 2 miles south of the campground. My cell phone is 801-589-4725, my name is Roy Shadbolt. If you need something let me know. I will be wearing a safety green shirt with my name on the front and a Moto Guzzi logo on the back. If you should have a mechanical issue, I will have a truck and an enclosed trailer there to help out.

Thanks again for all of the assistance and participation in this event...........

LET'S DO THIS!!!

Utrider · « **Reply #130 on:** September 05, 2018, 11:15:44 AM »

Quote from: fubar guzzi on September 05, 2018, 11:10:47 AM

Have to cancell out,rain forced me to stay at home and get things under control once again.Post up what the cost for camping is Ill be most happy to send a check for my share.When I get a calander for2019 Ill circle next years get together,hope to see you then

Fubar, sorry to hear about this. My Dad is the World's biggest non-Nebraska resident Cornhusker fan. We waited all night for the game to get started on Saturday night and saw the weather your area was dealing with. Good luck!

My Dad is from the Pender, NE area, his brother was the mayor there for quite a while.

Utrider · « **Reply #131 on:** September 06, 2018, 01:44:44 PM »

I'm here. There's a sign at the entrance to the campsite. It's about 50 yards on the right, past the entrance.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #132 on:** September 06, 2018, 03:02:25 PM »

Im on my way down I-15 currently about 100 km to the I-84 turn off resting in the shade of a tree at Arimo
Will follow your directions from here
See yo in a fee hours
Roy to Roy

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twowings · « **Reply #133 on:** September 06, 2018, 03:33:30 PM »

Made it about an hour ago...took UTRider's recommended route of UT-35 from Duchesne to Midway...WOW! 'NUFF said...

Douglas Pass on CO-139 between Lomo and Rangely, CO this morning at dawn:

It's Utah Rally Time!!!🤩

twowings · « **Reply #134 on:** September 06, 2018, 03:56:09 PM »

Once Fubar gets here, of course!

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dxhall · « **Reply #135 on:** September 06, 2018, 05:28:01 PM »

4:00 and I am at the resort. Anyone else here yet? Here is my cell: 3 zero 3 328 7610. Dennis

twowings · « **Reply #136 on:** September 06, 2018, 05:35:07 PM »

Utrider headed to resort now...

Utrider · « **Reply #137 on:** September 06, 2018, 07:54:12 PM »

https://www.back40utah.com

Dinner is here, NOW!

Utrider · « **Reply #138 on:** September 07, 2018, 06:44:38 PM »

We're at lunch on the ride. 14 bikes. 15 people. Some of the pics will be posted up in a bit.

Utrider · « **Reply #139 on:** September 07, 2018, 06:47:57 PM »

Brighton ski resort, great turnout for the ride today. Thanks to all who participated.

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #140 on:** September 07, 2018, 07:24:45 PM »

2 wings,I know you are soakin up all the beautiful scenery in my absence,thank you

twowings · « **Reply #141 on:** September 07, 2018, 07:52:26 PM »

is ammonium sulfate soluble

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #142 on:** September 07, 2018, 10:19:16 PM »

U make me proud Mr. Wings

oldbike54 · « **Reply #143 on:** September 08, 2018, 07:36:39 AM »

Hey , wake up out there , we need some group and scenery pics .

Dusty

PJPR01 · « **Reply #144 on:** September 08, 2018, 12:49:10 PM »

Looks great...nice turn out!

dxhall · « **Reply #145 on:** September 09, 2018, 07:36:27 PM »

Back in Denver from the Utah NAR. Roy did a terrific job putting it all together, and I think everyone had a great time. After 9 1/2 hours on my V11 LeMans to get home today, though, I am thinking that I need to buy something more comfortable before the next one. Maybe I am too old.

Warren Rhen · « **Reply #146 on:** September 09, 2018, 11:06:22 PM »

Made it home Sunday morning. !700 miles this weekend and didn't even go on the Saturday ride due to bad case of allergy etc. It was really nice meeting the people I did, sorry I didn't get a chance to chat with everybody. I think the only thing to change s to have Roy organise a meet like this for picturesque north AZ. thanks Roy and company

Utrider · « **Reply #147 on:** September 10, 2018, 09:16:44 AM »

I want to thank all of those who attended the event here in Utah. I will post up some of the pictures I have in a bit.

Warren, thank you for letting us know you returned home safely, you were certainly on our minds.

The turnout was great for a first event, we had attendees from British Columbia, California, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and even a few from here in Utah.

Ages ranged from mid 20's to the 70's I would guess, and everything in between.

Thanks again folks, we will do it again!

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #148 on:** September 10, 2018, 10:01:27 AM »

Michelle and I are sorry that we missed this. Sounds like a good time was had by all. Good job on pulling this off, Roy!

alanp · « **Reply #149 on:** September 10, 2018, 01:21:52 PM »

Quote from: Utrider on September 10, 2018, 09:16:44 AM

I want to thank all of those who attended the event here in Utah. I will post up some of the pictures I have in a bit.

Warren, thank you for letting us know you returned home safely, you were certainly on our minds.

The turnout was great for a first event, we had attendees from British Columbia, California, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and even a few from here in Utah.

Ages ranged from mid 20's to the 70's I would guess, and everything in between.

Thanks again folks, we will do it again!

The thanks go to you Roy, and you wife Vicki and various friends who helped put on a great NAR! It was a wonderful time, with beautiful weather, camping, scenery and roads. Thank you for hosting and showing us all a good time in a beautiful setting.

In no particular order....

William Schwenck Gilbert biography

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