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06-04-2012, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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Hmm that answers some questions I had about the front desk clerk at the hotel in Trinidad when we stayed on our way to Phoenix in December.
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06-04-2012, 09:41 PM | #2 |
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I think we're not giving trip much credit. Since the 2009 national rally was on the west coast in Custer, Trip is going to take us deep sea fishing in salida colorado which is further west out in the ocean. I need to make sure I have my deep sea fishing license
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Haven't been to Salida since 04. Stayed three nights there on my way to Sturgis. We stayed there and drove in a different direction every day. Interesting things to see and do from there.
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Not sure what the "grumblings" were about your original idea...
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The basic consensus seemed to be that Salida lacked the quality riding areas that are much more prevalent in other parts of Colorado. Having ridden in Colorado before...I can attest to what kind of quality is available there, and the Colorado guys just want to make sure that the National Rally provides everyone the best riding opportunities available to them. That's it...that's all.
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06-05-2012, 07:27 AM | #8 |
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Well Salida was a suggestion I made several months ago, but, it was just a suggestion. After me and the committee take a look at things, we may hold the rally in another Colorado town.... we'll see.
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Yeah...there was quite a lot of discussion at the SW Rally about next years National. Those Colorado boys were tossing out ideas like candy from a parade float.... I'm sure they will dial in a great location and everyone....including me....will have a great time...!
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That's funny I had a boss who kept finishing my sentences and putting words in my mouth, We duct taped him and sent him to the west coast.
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Lets just call it done and load several containers with all the bikes and have it on Maui. Now everybody travels but ME!
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Deal!
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Just my opinion, but I think we should avoid large cities like Colorado Springs or Pueblo. Traffic and safety being my two biggest concerns.
I wouldn't mind going back to Cortez for the national. Montrose or Gunnison are good suggestions, too. Durango would be nice, only IF we can find reasonable room rates.
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Glenwood Springs, right off of 70, goes through Glenwood Canyon, pretty much in the middle of the mountains so you can go any direction (ok, a little on the northern side). Montrose is good for the same reasons, but again a little far west in the mountains. Durango is always good, Walsenburg was fun when I stayed there YEARS ago! Pueblo is too damn populated to be fun...plus it is an hour to any good riding. Canon City might be an idea. Hope this helps...but it probably doesn't.
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