What makes a great rally

[robnye]

To expand on the thread of the greatest rallies, I have enjoyed every rally I have attended, whether hosted by my club, the Tar Heel Travellers, BMW Riders of Southern Maine, Finger Lakes, etc.

At each rally I have met folks who thought it was great and others who were less than delighted with their experience.

So.... What makes a rally great? Roads? Field Events? Meals? Entertainment? IMWTK.

[MrsKbasa]

A variety of things to do is important.

That way it appeals to all participants. Plus, if you go to the rally on an annual basis, you can change what you see each year.

My favorite new item in a rally is the English Trials held at the 49er rally Memorial Day weekend.

I can't imagine myself being able to ride off road, or up stairs.:eek This event gives one the opportunity to watch some VERY skilled riders do some amazing things with very large motorcycles.:clap

[fish]

Originally posted by MrsKbasa

My favorite new item in a rally is the English Trials held at the 49er rally Memorial Day weekend.

Log-jumping is cool to watch :thumb

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[MrsKbasa]

Do you have any photos of the Washing pit?

[fish]

Originally posted by MrsKbasa
Do you have any photos of the Washing pit?

Sadly, no...but it's right on the other side of the wall that Eric is riding in front of.

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Sasha rocked on that uphill grassy portion.
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[cmwingfield]

Each rally seems to have it's own personality, and I guess those individual differences are what appeal to me. For example:

Falling Leaf and the "Shooting of the Anvil". I won't try and describe it, you'd have to be there, but it's a hoot!

Swamp Scooters food and music in Lafayette, LA. A cajun good time!

As a general rule for me, a place that has ample firewood and either a common fire or individual fire rings.

Designated quiet areas for camping. That way, you can hang out with the rowdies til your tired, then head to the tent where it's quiet.

Ample porta potty space..with that I mean, plenty of porta pottys, and room to keep the smelly things away from the tents!

And finally, a "Don't crank your Harley too early in the morning rule", should some of our Hog riding brethren make it to the rally. Those things are noisy at 5:30am!

Best!
Mike:D