2010 SW Rally Location Discussion

waterman · 05-15-2009, 11:21 PM

Ok, we had some discussion earlier about this but lets get serious. I know that we had some interest in Prescott, AZ and I believe Moab, UT.

Please chime in with locations and their positives about what we could do for riding. I believe on of the issues we should look at is trying to keep this as centrally located as possible for everyone involved from the farthest reaches of the region. We also don't want an oven to meet at also or a freezer depending upon location.

Audio and Waterman
SW Management

cactusjack · 05-16-2009, 12:45 AM

Moab would be much hotter than Prescott. Moab is like an oven, it's surrounded by rock. It's a great place, but if heat is a concern, you don't want to go there in June-July. I guess that's a risk no matter where we go in the SW area, though.

How about Gallup, NM? (That's a joke - if you've ever been to Gallup, you'd get it)

audiogooroo · 05-16-2009, 10:49 AM

Oh yeah, I've been to Gallup NM...and Bwahahahahaha! :)

MarkG · 05-16-2009, 12:32 PM

I think we learned our lesson at Mesquite with the unseasonably hot temperatures. Let's consider something a little more comfortable this time around.

waterman · 05-16-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by markg

I think we learned our lesson at Mesquite with the unseasonably hot temperatures. Let's consider something a little more comfortable this time around.

Start throwing ideas out??

dantama · 05-17-2009, 12:27 AM

Torrey Utah, the gateway to hwy 12, the most scenic hwy in America. Close to desert heat and Alpine mountains.

If you ever hear people on VROC talking about riding on Hogs Back in Utah, that's it. World famous.

josh · 05-18-2009, 08:19 AM

If you wanted to talk colorado I would suggest Salida Colorado, for California I would suggest something in the reno/tahoe area

cactusjack · 05-18-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by josh

If you wanted to talk colorado I would suggest Salida Colorado, for California I would suggest something in the reno/tahoe area

Reno/Tahoe would be nice, but not very centrally located. I still think Flagstaff would be good, Flagstaff is a fairly big place, lots of traffic. Williams is 25 miles west on I-40 and not nearly as busy. I jokingly mentioned Gallup, but how about Taos, NM?

ells · 05-18-2009, 10:26 PM

In no particular order:
Santa Fe
Prescott
Durango
Moab (in May)

Then again, I'd defer to someone who wants to do it close to their home turf and do some of the legwork putting it together.

ccmjr77 · 05-20-2009, 05:00 PM

What about Madrid, NM? LOL! Wild Hogs Rally? LOL!

cactusjack · 05-20-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ccmjr77

What about Madrid, NM? LOL! Wild Hogs Rally? LOL!

I saw the movie, but I had to look it up on the map. It's between Santa Fe and ABQ, not a bad idea.

jeffk · 05-22-2009, 11:49 AM

The Durango area would be my vote.....There is a quite a variety of terrain and activities in that area.

waterman · 05-22-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ccmjr77

What about Madrid, NM? LOL! Wild Hogs Rally? LOL!

New movie?? Wild Kaws!!!! Starring CJ and BD.

ells · 05-22-2009, 10:26 PM

"Wild Kaws" I like that. Leave it to a farmer, of sorts :)

Wonder if we can get patches before Custer.

**Jared** · 05-25-2009, 11:41 PM

Is there an option to go to Moab in May? Moab is one of my favorite places in the world and it would be awesome to kick off the 2010 season early with a group rally.

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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion Moab would be much hotter than Prescott. Moab is like an oven, it's surrounded by rock. It's a great place, but if heat is a concern, you don't want to go there in June-July. I guess that's a risk no matter where we go in the SW area, though. How about Gallup, NM? (That's a joke - if you've ever been to Gallup, you'd get it) __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion I think we learned our lesson at Mesquite with the unseasonably hot temperatures. Let's consider something a little more comfortable this time around. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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05-17-2009, 12:27 AM	#6
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion Torrey Utah, the gateway to hwy 12, the most scenic hwy in America. Close to desert heat and Alpine mountains. If you ever hear people on VROC talking about riding on Hogs Back in Utah, that's it. World famous.
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05-18-2009, 08:19 AM	#7
josh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion If you wanted to talk colorado I would suggest Salida Colorado, for California I would suggest something in the reno/tahoe area
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05-18-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion In no particular order: Santa Fe Prescott Durango Moab (in May) Then again, I'd defer to someone who wants to do it close to their home turf and do some of the legwork putting it together.
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ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion What about Madrid, NM? LOL! Wild Hogs Rally? LOL! __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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05-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#12
jeffk Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conifer, CO Posts: 22	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion The Durango area would be my vote.....There is a quite a variety of terrain and activities in that area.
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ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion "Wild Kaws" I like that. Leave it to a farmer, of sorts :) Wonder if we can get patches before Custer.
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	2010 SW Rally Location Discussion Is there an option to go to Moab in May? Moab is one of my favorite places in the world and it would be awesome to kick off the 2010 season early with a group rally. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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