2008 Rally Schedule

[scootrp125x]

I have to bid my 2008 vacation time in a couple of months. I would love to know when/where rallies are going to be held so I can try and plan my vacations for maximum rally exposure. If anyone would like to post their rally dates it would be greatly appreciated. I dont need complete details, just dates for now. The rally schedule in our magazine is a great resource for the details closer to rally time. Maybe others on the forum would appreciate having this information a bit early for planning purposes. Thanks.

Mark

[merkinmuffley]

Me too - what are the dates for the '08 rally?

[Rob Nye]

I have to bid my 2008 vacation time in a couple of months. I would love to know when/where rallies are going to be held so I can try and plan my vacations for maximum rally exposure. If anyone would like to post their rally dates it would be greatly appreciated. I dont need complete details, just dates for now. The rally schedule in our magazine is a great resource for the details closer to rally time. Maybe others on the forum would appreciate having this information a bit early for planning purposes. Thanks.

Mark

Hey now,

The when and where really don't get filled up until the Feb issue. Having said this the organized clubs (who tend to host the best events) will have all their info in the January issue.

I would also suggest you report or ask a mod to move this to Chartered Clubs and local events as you might get more info there.

If you have a geographic area you want to explore you could also surf the web for local clubs in the area. Most rallies are on a annual schedule, i.e. Charter Oak is always Memorial Day, Damn Yankess is always the first full weekend in August, etc.

HTH.

[vincewinkel]

Hey folks,

The date for the MOA 2008 Rally has been on the homepage for several months now. Just scroll down and you'll see it.

Also, for all the club rallies, when we get notified of dates we place them in the Online "When and Where" section right away.... so have a look. Click on "Happenings" on the left side of the homepage and what we have for 2008 is listed ...

Thanks,
Vince

[scootrp125x]

Thanks. I know this seems to be way to early but I have to carve my 2008 vacations in stone by the beginning of January.

[Sanders]

I feel your pain...
I have to have mine in (4 weeks) by the end of the month :violin
Sanders

[Rob Nye]

Thanks. I know this seems to be way to early but I have to carve my 2008 vacations in stone by the beginning of January.

Your best bet is to find a copy of an Owners News from last spring. Most event are the same or close to the same weekend from year to year.

Pick a few that look interesting and call the contact person for next year's date.

Perhaps it would be a good idea to archive the when and where on-line.

[scootrp125x]

Your best bet is to find a copy of an Owners News from last spring. Most event are the same or close to the same weekend from year to year.

Pick a few that look interesting and call the contact person for next year's date.

Perhaps it would be a good idea to archive the when and where on-line.

Thanks, good idea. I checked a couple of club websites but they had not posted their 2008 dates yet.

[Rob Nye]

Thanks, good idea. I checked a couple of club websites but they had not posted their 2008 dates yet.

Bear in mind that many of the clubs don't have the same horsepower for updates to websites and such, or they don't get to it until later in the year, hence the suggestion to contact last year's chair.

I would also suggest posting questions about specific rallies in the Chartered Club and local events section. I am sure somebody from the club involved will help you out.

[osceola]

Here's one for Ya!
Top O' The Rockies Rally Paonia, CO July 24-27, 2008 :thumb

Click HERE (http://coloradobeemers.org/content/view/2/25/) for more info.

[k75karol]

Thanks, good idea. I checked a couple of club websites but they had not posted their 2008 dates yet.

Hiawatha Rally (MN) always the weekend after Memorial Day.
WIDells (WI) always the weekend after Labor Day.

[Mudbug]

The weekend before the MOA in Gillette, WY, July 13 - 15, 2008, is the Black Hill BMW Stampede. It will be their 5th year. It is a great little rally in Spearfish. Great riding. There is a write up in the September issue of ON. 2008 Black Hills BMW Stampede (http://www.blackhillsbmw.com/). I highly recommend it. Maybe you could extend your vacation another weekend.

[Slablog]

The GMR (Georgia Mountain Rally) will be May 2-4, 2008
http://www.bmwmoga.info/2008gmr/index.htm

[aterveen_1487]

The weekend before the MOA in Gillette, WY, July 13 - 15, 2008, is the Black Hill BMW Stampede. It will be their 5th year. It is a great little rally in Spearfish. Great riding. There is a write up in the September issue of ON. 2008 Black Hills BMW Stampede (http://www.blackhillsbmw.com/). I highly recommend it. Maybe you could extend your vacation another weekend.

Here is that article that Mudbug(Robert O.) was talking about. Thanks for the support, we appreciate it!

http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally08/

[MplsK100RT]

I want to make sure i am clear about dates...

July 17th, Thursday is the first night we are at the grounds and can camp, right?

And Sunday, July 20th is check out day and the rally officially closes that afternoon, right?

[Voni]

Actually, if you volunteer you may be able to arrive before Thursday morning. But, yes, Thursday is the first day.

And most riders pack up and leave Sunday morning. Unless you want to stay and help with cleanup.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the rally. Lots of fun before, during and after the official rally. Hope you can find time to join the ranks.

Voni
sMiling

[MplsK100RT]

That's great! I probably will volunteer if there are some openings, but I won't be arriving until Thurs--midday. I'm trying to do a 1000/24 hr ride on the way out there and will have to make it by 12pm to earn a certificate.

[k75karol]

That's great! I probably will volunteer if there are some openings, but I won't be arriving until Thurs--midday. I'm trying to do a 1000/24 hr ride on the way out there and will have to make it by 12pm to earn a certificate.

Never fear. There's always a need for volunteers. Good luck on your SS. I hope you're taking the long way around, because Gillette is only 750 from Minneapolis.:stick

BTW...I like bricks too!:laugh

[MplsK100RT]

I have figured a route that takes me on 94 to Glendive MT, then SW towards Billings...but I'm cutting across 212 down to Little Big Horn to see the monument then a southern loop to get to Gillette. According to Google Maps the route is 1007. I am getting a brand new speedo and having it tested for accuracy plus a gps to second what I come up with in mileage. Hopefully the route will qualify as there is no backtracking on the route other than the in/out of Little Big Horn.

[Rob Nye]

I have figured a route that takes me on 94 to Glendive MT, then SW towards Billings...but I'm cutting across 212 down to Little Big Horn to see the monument then a southern loop to get to Gillette. According to Google Maps the route is 1007. I am getting a brand new speedo and having it tested for accuracy plus a gps to second what I come up with in mileage. Hopefully the route will qualify as there is no backtracking on the route other than the in/out of Little Big Horn.


Just make sure you get receipts at every corner / intersection that you are adding to get the extra distance.

Best,

Rob Nye

[MplsK100RT]

sure thing. I've been doing all sorts of reading and printing out my witness forms. I've even picked up a couple suggested books on touring because I've never really done anything that long distance. I've been on day trips of 500 miles and still felt good, so I think I can put out the extra 100 that first day to Montana. I'm going to get in plenty of practice runs to Omaha before then, also.

Thank you.

[Rob Nye]

sure thing. I've been doing all sorts of reading and printing out my witness forms. I've even picked up a couple suggested books on touring because I've never really done anything that long distance. I've been on day trips of 500 miles and still felt good, so I think I can put out the extra 100 that first day to Montana. I'm going to get in plenty of practice runs to Omaha before then, also.

Thank you.

If you have any questions feel free to ask, either here or in a PM.

Everyone is different. For me what works is starting very early in the morning. I like to leave by 4am and burn a tank or even a tank and a half before breakfast. With this method I can be eating around 8 an already be 250 miles into the ride.

The other thing is to think about how to shave time where possible. For example many people will get up, take a shower, make coffee and then saunter down to the gas station for their start receipt.

What I like to do is fill the bike the night before, shower before bed and then go from alarm clock to moving in 15 minutes. I use an ATM for my start receipt and get the witness form signed the night before. This way I am on the clock and moving down the road within 20 minutes or so of waking up vs an hour or more if you follow your normal routine.

I would also suggest you practice gas stops, i.e. always pull up to the pump on the same side, put the credit card and remove tankbag while card is authorizing and stuff like that. Start timing how long things take so when you plan you can plan accurately.

I break all activities into segments. For example 6 minutes gets me a full load of fuel, 10 minutes gets me fuel, food and a pee, 20 minutes is a road side nap and six hours is a good nights sleep. By using segments I can play a "value game" with other activities which is more relevant on something like the Iron Butt Rally.

Also if you get the bug the Iron Butt Association has a bi-annual event known as the IBA National Meet. There are seminars, great meals and a ton of experienced
LD riders who are happy to share their experience. I think it will be in early August.

Good luck with your ride.

Best,

Rob Nye

[Muneio]

I have to bid my 2008 vacation time in a couple of months. I would love to know when/where rallies are going to be held so I can try and plan my vacations for maximum rally exposure. If anyone would like to post their rally dates it would be greatly appreciated. I dont need complete details, just dates for now. The rally schedule in our magazine is a great resource for the details closer to rally time. Maybe others on the forum would appreciate having this information a bit early for planning purposes. Thanks.

Mark

Check <a href="http://www.bmwmoa.org/happenings/whereandwhen.htm">here</a> for a list of places and times.

Bill