Pre-riding our Rally area

**glwilson** · 05-16-2010, 08:58 PM

I am taking a group of clients on a two-day ride up into the area where we will be having our July Rally.

Some of these clients have never been up in that area. They are telling me they are excited to ride in that area, since none of them have ever done so and have heard it is a great area.

Taking this trip will give me a chance to double-check a couple things prior to our July rally. (i.e., road conditions after the winter months, construction, or any other issues that may change a route or two.)

Hopefully everything will check out as I expect.

In some respect, I wish I was riding solo so I can take a little extra time to check-out a couple roads I have been wanting to ride on -- just in case they turn out to be better than what we have already lined-up.

But unfortunately my time will be limited, and I don't like to take routes that I haven't been on before when leading a group-ride.

1600bluekaw · 05-16-2010, 11:11 PM

Sounds like a great time. I hope that all things work out for you. Will you be going pass the motel if you do please post your opinion. If you have to change any of the routes i am sure that it will be for the better. Thanks for all the time & energy you have put into the rally. We are looking forward to meeting everybody & having a good time.

**glwilson** · 05-24-2010, 09:56 PM

Well... I made the ride this last weekend and am reporting-in for those that may be interested.

I did the "main" loop route on both sides of the Mississippi from Prairie du Chien to La Crosse; and then back down the Minnesota/Iowa side to McGregor and Pikes Peak State Park.

All the roads were in good shape after the winter months. No major problems along most all of this route.

A couple of the bluff-side-roads I took are also in pretty good shape as well. I am usually most concerned with these since they have the tight/twisty corners.

A good portion of the route from the Minnesota/Iowa side on this loop route is new pavement and smooth a silk... so that part will be great.

The clients I took on the route loved the ride, and I am convinced we have choosen the best area for the rally. ;)

**biscuitsngravy** · 05-25-2010, 08:59 PM

Thanks for the report, Greg!

1600bluekaw · 05-29-2010, 12:03 PM

Thanks Greg, we are looking forward to the rally.

**biscuitsngravy** · 06-06-2010, 05:46 PM

NOTICE............. WE CHANGED THE RALLY HOMEBASE. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NORTH CENTRAL RALLY POSTINGS. THANKS, BNG

05-16-2010, 08:58 PM	#1
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Pre-riding our Rally area I am taking a group of clients on a two-day ride up into the area where we will be having our July Rally. Some of these clients have never been up in that area. They are telling me they are excited to ride in that area, since none of them have ever done so and have heard it is a great area. Taking this trip will give me a chance to double-check a couple things prior to our July rally. (i.e., road conditions after the winter months, construction, or any other issues that may change a route or two.) Hopefully everything will check out as I expect. In some respect, I wish I was riding solo so I can take a little extra time to check-out a couple roads I have been wanting to ride on -- just in case they turn out to be better than what we have already lined-up. But unfortunately my time will be limited, and I don't like to take routes that I haven't been on before when leading a group-ride. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-16-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	Pre-riding our Rally area Sounds like a great time. I hope that all things work out for you. Will you be going pass the motel if you do please post your opinion. If you have to change any of the routes i am sure that it will be for the better. Thanks for all the time & energy you have put into the rally. We are looking forward to meeting everybody & having a good time. __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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05-24-2010, 09:56 PM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Pre-riding our Rally area Well... I made the ride this last weekend and am reporting-in for those that may be interested. I did the "main" loop route on both sides of the Mississippi from Prairie du Chien to La Crosse; and then back down the Minnesota/Iowa side to McGregor and Pikes Peak State Park. All the roads were in good shape after the winter months. No major problems along most all of this route. A couple of the bluff-side-roads I took are also in pretty good shape as well. I am usually most concerned with these since they have the tight/twisty corners. A good portion of the route from the Minnesota/Iowa side on this loop route is new pavement and smooth a silk... so that part will be great. The clients I took on the route loved the ride, and I am convinced we have choosen the best area for the rally. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-25-2010, 08:59 PM	#4
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Pre-riding our Rally area Thanks for the report, Greg! __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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05-29-2010, 12:03 PM	#5
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	Pre-riding our Rally area Thanks Greg, we are looking forward to the rally. __________________ Making a new memory every day. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-06-2010, 05:46 PM	#6
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Pre-riding our Rally area NOTICE............. WE CHANGED THE RALLY HOMEBASE. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NORTH CENTRAL RALLY POSTINGS. THANKS, BNG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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