When are you leaving?

[kbasa]

Tina and I are out of here on Friday, heading to Gillette. We should arrive on Wednesday.

We're going to go to the Grand Tetons and spend a day hiking and sightseeing before we make the jump over to Gillette.

How about you?

[PGlaves]

We left April 20th.

By way of Alaska :dance

Voni
sMiling

[The_Veg]

Most likely Saturday, but could be Friday. Gonna be on an *insanely* tight budget this year, so some (but not ALL) of the grand exploration I usually do along the way will get swapped for a few days hanging with my best friend in Denver...but I think he said he's got us some tickets to see the Foo Fighters at Red Rocks :rocker , at least that's how the garbled phone message sounded. I'll be onsite at the rally Wednesday.

[nyfty]

Leaving 12 July. I'm going to get my riding in before the rally. Let's see, Snowy Range....Chief Joseph....Beartooth Pass..WY14/14A in the Big Horns. Trying to stay away from the tourist traps. Did I miss anything? Not quite as expansive as Paul & Voni, but I'm still in my prime working years. :thumb

[themayer]

Up to Arcata on Saturday afternoon to meet up with a riding partner, then off on Sunday morn via the northern route. About 1800 miles. Probably won't get to Gillette 'til Thursday.

[Hotspice]

Heaing out Friday also. Amy and I are hitting Billings to visit friends, Yellowstone, and Custer State park & Needles Highway, beforehand.

C-ya all there..

:thumb

[crazydrummerdude]

, Yellowstone,

Check out Sheepeater Cliff.

It's cool.

I'm a dork.

[SNC1923]

I'm not. :banghead

My wife is 39 days out from her first child. Although she's doing great, she technically falls into a "high risk pregnancy." We've just started having to go to the hospital twice weekly for a "non-stress test" to check out mother and baby.

I'll have baby pictures shortly after you return.

So I'll be thinking of you all and hope that you have a grand time without me this year. Ride safe and have a blast!

[kgadley01]

Sunday the 13th at 0 dark thirty. looking forward to meeting all of you in person. everyone please ride safe!!!! :thumb

[kbasa]

I'm not. :banghead

My wife is 39 days out from her first child. Although she's doing great, she technically falls into a "high risk pregnancy." We've just started having to go to the hospital twice weekly for a "non-stress test" to check out mother and baby.

I'll have baby pictures shortly after you return.

So I'll be thinking of you all and hope that you have a grand time without me this year. Ride safe and have a blast!

Bummer, Tom. I hope you guys have everything work out OK and a nice healthy Virgo pops into your life!

:fingerscrossed

[KGT1200]

I'm not. :banghead

My wife is 39 days out from her first child. Although she's doing great, she technically falls into a "high risk pregnancy." We've just started having to go to the hospital twice weekly for a "non-stress test" to check out mother and baby.

I'll have baby pictures shortly after you return.

So I'll be thinking of you all and hope that you have a grand time without me this year. Ride safe and have a blast!

Too bad, I am sure everything will go OK. Be sure and forward a picture or two our way.

The too bad part is really I was hoping to meet you.

Dale

I will be heading out next Wednesday, arriving Thursday afternoon.

[Visian]

going to the GA club meeting on saturday, and will make st. louis by sunday.

of course, i could go a lot further, but this will be yet another "work-vation" for me.

on monday we have a kick off meeting with a new client in st. louis... large project. hopefully i can get back on the road and get near kansas city that night.

then tuesday, ride across the sandhills of nebraska and hopefully get somewhere near custer state park in south dakota to camp.

then on to gillette by wednesday, and get my tent set up in time for the ambassador's dinner that evening.

after the rally, it will be heading back east to a new business presentation in ohio.

god, what i wouldn't give for a real vacation right now.

ian

[Visian]

I'm not. :banghead

My wife is 39 days out from her first child. Although she's doing great, she technically falls into a "high risk pregnancy." We've just started having to go to the hospital twice weekly for a "non-stress test" to check out mother and baby.

I'll have baby pictures shortly after you return.

So I'll be thinking of you all and hope that you have a grand time without me this year. Ride safe and have a blast!

sorry to hear this, as i was looking forward to meeting you, too.

best of luck with this... and yeah... go virgo! :)

ian

[lagator]

A friend and I are leaving south Louisiana on Friday the 11th sometime after lunch. we'll go up thru NE Texas into NM, Co, and into Wy. Be fore going to the rally we plan on going to Jackson, Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP, Cody, Big Horn then to Gillette. After the rally it's east to Sturgis, Mt Rushmore, Bad Lands, Deadwood etc. then down toward home with the final good ride thru Arkansas. Back home around the 24th maybe. Hope to meet some of you at the rally, can't wait:usa

[SNC1923]

Bummer, Tom. I hope you guys have everything work out OK and a nice healthy Virgo pops into your life!

:fingerscrossed

Too bad, I am sure everything will go OK. Be sure and forward a picture or two our way.

The too bad part is really I was hoping to meet you.

Dale

sorry to hear this, as i was looking forward to meeting you, too.

best of luck with this... and yeah... go virgo! :)

ian

Thanks for the well-wishes. I was hoping to meet you, too, Dale and Ian. Next time.

I want to emphasize the "high risk" thing is just a precautionary category. Israel's doing great and really healthy. I'll take the crossed fingers nonetheless, and you can count on a flurry of pictures.

Have a great time everyone!

[vetbmwrider]

I am still waiting on a special order part for the bike from the father land. If there is Motorcycle God I hope it will be at the dealer tomorrow, so it will not disappoint my daughter who has been looking forward to this trip on the bike.

[bubbagazoo]

I will be departing on Tuesday, 15 July at whatever hour suits me. I will be taking the "long way" to Medicine Hat for the first evening. On Wednesday, rather than riding to work on "Ride to Work Day", I will be crossing Montana to Roundup. Then on the 17th I will make the final leg of my journey to Gillette. I will be avoiding the slabs as much as possible on my way down. I haven't planned my return trip yet. I just know I have to be back at work on the 28th and I'm sure my DSW would like me to spend some time with her as well.

[djdgh]

Headed for Sixes, OR (to visit a friend)-then Seattle (more friends) then E to Glacier park, down to Gillette. Due to arrive Thursday. Looks like a fun ride.

[nytrashman]

i am leaving Saturday, 7am, rain or shine, provided i can get all the crap i want to bring packed on the bike. i will arrive at Devils Tower KOA Tuesday and then head to the Camplex the following day.

[beemerdon]

I am leaving Wednesday the 9th after work and, like Nyfty, I will be riding in western WY the first part of the week and then head over to the rally on Thursday morning. I am going to do 14 from Greybull and then shoot up to Custer's Just Deserts, I mean, Custer's Last Stand, before heading back to Lovell on 14A. Then on to Red Lodge and Beartooth. Woohoooo!

Don Sprinkle
Charlotte, NC

[HankPfister]

Well, I'm schedualled to work on Monday, but I think I feel something coming on...:hungover ...that might enable me and a riding buddy to leave out Monday morning after I call the boss and.......
Anyway, we expect to stop over Monday in Terre Haute, Tue in eastern Nebraska, and Wed well either be in Gillette, or close.
Leaving from south-west Virginia. :thumb

[mccodavj]

My daughter and I left last Thursday (July 3rd). We rode most of the way across Texas on I-10. There were lots of DPS from Fort Stockton to Van Horn, so if anyone else is riding along that stretch be careful. Apparently there are 80 extra DPS officers in that area for a special task force.

From west Texas we rode into New Mexico, up I-25 about 60 miles north of Las Cruces to Hwy 152 and headed west to Silver City. That has some really twisty sections. My daughter really liked it! From there we travelled north on US-180 for 45 miles, until we reached Hwy 78. This is another cool road, a bit straight to start with, but a lot of twisties once you get to the Arizona section. From there we were on US-191 – what a road! We encountered some rain and hail so we sheltered for 20 minutes, but it was a great ride. Since then we’ve played tourist and seen the Petrified Forest National Park, the Painted Desert and Grand Canyon.

Tomorrow we’ll ride through Monument Valley, then over to Zion National Park. Still on the agenda is Salt Lake City, Bonneville Salt Flats, a ride through Idaho to Montana, then to Yellowstone, Beartooth pass, Cody and finally Gillette. It should be about 3600 miles in 11 days. We’ll be arriving in time for Camp Gears and volunteering.

[dlowry]

We're heading out Saturday, taking a leisurely ride out, stopping in Deadwood for a couple of nights and some riding in the area. Should roll in early Thursday. Have a safe journey everyone!

[Montauk]

probably Sunday, July 13th in the afternoon, or Monday, July 14 early in the morning.

Attached is a document I've created for not only my ride plan, but contains the rides around Gillette and Yellow Stone NP.

Sorry, I tried to upload this 9MB .pdf file, and it wouldn't.

[kbasa]

3 days till we leave! :clap

[Mika]

– if the wrist is ok and the repairs/prep on the bike is done.

[k75karol]

3 days till we leave! :clap

Leaving Sunday for the CHT (Stampede, Gillette and Paonia).

7 days until gates open??????:banghead

[BradMotor$%]

I feel like I am ready. Bought a new helmet today. I am leaving Thursday and doing about 325 miles a day and camping. My first night in Iowa should be on the other side of Waterloo in a state park. I have decided to run Rt. 20 out there picking it up in Waterloo. I think I can get it all on my 650GS. System bags and a Kildala flat rack on the back. Nice piece of equipment. You can find it on Advrider and search for Kildala. That is his handle. "05" to present F650GS's.
Everybody ride safe! Have a good map, drink plenty of water, see you all at all three, Black Hills, National, and Paonia.

BradGS:usa

[themayer]

Can't stand it any longer. My new windscreen is in at the dealer and I'm ready to go.:dance Moved my departure up one day. "Kickstand up" from Berkeley friday afternoon. See you all in Gillette.

[gkgeiger]

My wife and I are leaving Ohio Tues and arriving in Gillette on Thurs.

[jgsmith]

Leaving Saturday and I can't wait. First rally for me and will be my longest trip too. 17 days and 10,000 kms. Now if I can only get everything done here...

Jim

[Roc-Roc]

I'm out of here Saturday am, I planning on doing the hat trick along with Yellowstone and all points between.


ROC

[riders]

Not leaving until next Wednesday, 2 days to get there, 2 days there and 2 days back home. We are staying in a motel in Sundance, 60 miles from Gillette.

[chasman]

Aheeeeeeeeee! Knights of the Roundel from Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Wisconson, Missouri, and Nebraska have began the Crusade to Gillette. www.knightsoftheroundel.net


Riding Like the Wind...

Sir CHASMAN

[yukonlarry]

I'm leaving Friday rain or shine. All trips south start with a drive on the Alaska highway! This'll be my first, although I did meet Paul and Voni in Dawson City at D2D. I hope to meet many more icons of the Beemer family while I'm in Gillette.
Larry

[BANDMAN1]

We're heading out of hear on Sunday in the early A.M. I convinced a Goldwing friend of mine to ride along so Wyoming, hear we come. Can't wait to get out of here. I have a charter on Saturday. If it wasn't for that, I could be gone Friday. See everyone out there. We will probably take the 16 by-pass from Rapid City for a little sight seeing before the rally. Ride safe, everyone.:wave :wave :wave

[kgadley01]

We're heading out of hear on Sunday in the early A.M. I convinced a Goldwing friend of mine to ride along so Wyoming, hear we come. Can't wait to get out of here. I have a charter on Saturday. If it wasn't for that, I could be gone Friday. See everyone out there. We will probably take the 16 by-pass from Rapid City for a little sight seeing before the rally. Ride safe, everyone.:wave :wave :wave

thats a long haul for a Goldwing, take it easy on him. LOL see ya in Gillette...:dance

[MiddleIowa]

Heading out on Wednesday from Iowa. Should be there Thursday afternoon. If you see a shaded tent spot please keep it for me.

[jgr451]

Leaving monday,from Kamloops BC with 3 others.

rapid Roy,how will I know you?

[UncleHowie]

Leaving in a few short hours.

Meeting a couple of guys in SD, then on to the Black Hills Stampede. In to Gillette on Wednesday.

The rally clothes are in the wash, and nothing is packed. The bike maintenance chores are done, though.

I should be OK, I packed for the RA National in 40 minutes, and didn't seem to miss anything...

You know you have a serious problem when you can't even get organized to go to a rally!:dunno

Tomorrow I've got to quit procrastinating...

[manicmechanic]

In about 20 minutes.

[womanridge]

In an hour & 1/2.

[97077]

My youngest daughter and I are leaving Wis on Tuesday after spending Monday with my oldest daughter in Madison. Can't wait. I do have what some might call a politically incorrect question, but here I go. Part of my route (90% 2 lane) was going to take us on highway 44 in S.Dakota. A coworker of mine said not to go that way because 44 will go through the Pine Ridge Indian Res. According to him" stay out." Could someone tell me why that area should be avoided? Thanks and see you in Gillette:brow

[GeoffMiller]

We are going to try and beat rush hour out of Minneapolis on Weds. afternoon. Planning to hole up in Chamberlain Weds. night, tour the Badlands and camp in the Black Hills Thurs. night. On to the site on Friday!:thumb

[Holly]

Left home Monday July 7th. Nasty thunderstorm in MI and a slight one while on the ferry. Lovely ride through the midwest. Highway 14 looked OK through MN and SD. Who knew it was the Laura Ingalls Wilder highway! I got a nice gift for the grandbaby at the museum at Plum Creek. The Badlands were every bit as fantastic as I remembered them, even in 90+ heat. Now I'm in Boulder playing with the world's most perfect granddaughter. I will try to tear myself away from her early next week and head up to Gillette.

Holly

[From MARS]

Tomorrow morning. The weather in Kansas has decided that I need to hit the road. Sunday's forecast is for a high in the 80's with little wind.:brad I still don't know which route I'll take, but you can bet it won't be interstate. All roads lead to Gillette!
Tom

[chasbueller]

Hello

Leaving early wesnesday morn. From Great Falls, MT it is 500ish miles so will hopefully get to the rally grounds by early dinner time! Weather looking cooler, at least last night a super nice cool frount came through. It has been a rather cool summer so far... so good!

Charlie:wave

[Rapid_Roy]

Leaving monday,from Kamloops BC with 3 others.

rapid Roy,how will I know you?
:wave
As far as I know, nobody else is this ugly.:dance
I will be wearing a flashing guitar pin up at the beer tent at night.
:thumb
I going to try and make the forum frenzy Friday at 3:30, before the forum beer shift starts. I will also wear my 1 Tequila 2 Tequila 3 Tequila Floor shirt.
In fact, starting Thursday, I will be at the beer tent every night.
Here is me:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k113/mrbeemerman/Friends%20and%20Relatives/HRP7.jpg

[2beers]

[QUOTE=Rapid_Roy;346722]:wave
As far as I know, nobody else is this ugly.:dance



I resemble this remark!!!

:laugh

[krikir]

A friend and I are leaving Thursday morning. We will probably grab something to eat at Johnson's Corner, fuel up and hit the road.

We will shoot for around 9am.

Any and all are welcome to meet and ride with us.

Richard
2000 BMW R1200C - "The Only BMW Cruiser!"

[72598]

Don't know already behind schedule. Bike is painted, finished at 0700. Let it dry today and finish rest of bike (put back togeather) and may be ready tomorrow.

[Rapid_Roy]

Don't know already behind schedule. Bike is painted, finished at 0700. Let it dry today and finish rest of bike (put back togeather) and may be ready tomorrow.
Good luck with that, here is to gitt'n' 'er done and making Gillette.:wave

Barry, I guess we are beautiful........to somebody. We are both married.
I am semi packed, I have everything out, I just need to put it on the bike.

[2002redrider]

I am leaving early Friday morning from Denver, anybody else fit that plan?
Mike

[BigSkyRider]

Coffee at City Brew on 19th and I-90 at 7:00 then heading east.
Should arrive at about 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.

Riding my Red R1200 GS.....see you fellow super slabers along the way!

Cheers!

Mike