2014 SW Rally

[waterman]

Folks,

It's probably time to start looking at locations for the 2014 SW Regional Rally. We've had rallies in Nevada, northern California, Southern Utah and SW Colorado.

The one states that we haven't held one in yet is New Mexico and Arizona. Other areas that are away from the locations that we have had would be entertained.


Any ideas? Thoughts of a combined rally with another region?

[schoeney]

What about Tijuana? :P

[landman]

taos,new mexico.not that my vote would count,what with me being a northwest guy and all.

[waterman]

What about Tijuana? :P

You buying?????:cheers:

[elvis]

Folks,

It's probably time to start looking at locations for the 2014 SW Regional Rally. We've had rallies in Nevada, northern California, Southern Utah and SW Colorado.

The one states that we haven't held one in yet is New Mexico and Arizona. Other areas that are away from the locations that we have had would be entertained.


Any ideas? Thoughts of a combined rally with another region?

I'm not from SW Region nor do I attend rallys but I think Taos, NM would make a nice rally headquarters. I can think of at least 4 day-long circle routes around Taos, NM.

[blowndodge]

Wherever it is you better make it spectacular Joel!! :tup:

[cactusjack]

I'd be up for a Taos rally.

The time of year that these rallies are held make it difficult for me to recommend many places in AZ. Two areas that come to mind are Flagstaff and the White Mountains.

Not Flagstaff specifically, but Williams which is only 20 miles away. Flagstaff is too busy and traffic can be a nightmare.

The White Mountains are in the east part of the state, and we could ride Hwy 191, the Coronado Trail. It's the best ride in AZ. The only towns in that area large enough to support a rally would be Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, or Springerville-Eagar.

[Netnorske]

Wherever it is you better make it spectacular Joel!! :tup:

Considering where we just held our recent rally....Joel has about as much chance of getting it right as Wilson and his bean fields.....:D:lmao:.

[Sin City Stan]

I guess Las Vegas in July is out of the question. :D. The area around Lake Tahoe is a great area. I haven't been to Taos in years but I remember it as a a nice place. Williams, AZ is a good choice also.

[Jared]

I like the Lake Tahoe idea better than NM.

[blowndodge]

Me too Jared. Tahoe mountain riding is endless and spectacular!!!

[waterman]

Tahoe???? You mean I have to cross that god foresaken country of Northern Nevada again???:wtf::wtf:

[waterman]

Considering where we just held our recent rally....Joel has about as much chance of getting it right as Wilson and his bean fields.....:D:lmao:.

Ya Ya. Just wait til National next year buddy.:P:P:cheers:

[waterman]

Wherever it is you better make it spectacular Joel!! :tup:

If I'm there it is always spectacular. :D

[blowndodge]

the way you and Kris raid my cigar box??? :tup:

[waterman]

the way you and Kris raid my cigar box??? :tup:

Hey, it's not my problem you didn't raid my bottle of Gentleman Jack. :hmm:And I only had one this year.:D

[ponch]

If you are going to do it in California, make it on the coast, at least in part. That said, NM would be interesting. Just stay away from Gallup. :wtf:

[cactusjack]

If you are going to do it in California, make it on the coast, at least in part. That said, NM would be interesting. Just stay away from Gallup. :wtf:

Gallup is the armpit of NM. Or was that Shiprock? I forget... I guess NM has two armpits.

[ponch]

Gallup is the armpit of NM. Or was that Shiprock? I forget... I guess NM has two armpits.

Gallup from my estimation of having been there once. That was enough.

[blowndodge]

Gallup is the armpit of NM. Or was that Shiprock? I forget... I guess NM has two armpits. and they both stink!:lmao:

[Sin City Stan]

Gallup is the armpit of NM. Or was that Shiprock? I forget... I guess NM has two armpits.

Doesn't everyone? :D

[ponch]

Doesn't everyone? :D

Some people don't...

[cactusjack]

Gallup from my estimation of having been there once. That was enough.

You've never been to Shiprock, have you?

[Jared]

Logan Utah would also be an awesome place for a rally too.

[schoeney]

Logan Utah would also be an awesome place for a rally too.

The problem with Logan Utah is you would probably get even more riff raff from the NW Region (in addition to Charlie + Kris). I know I would show up.:lmao:

Logan is beautiful.

[ponch]

You've never been to Shiprock, have you?

No, I have not.

[Jared]

The problem with Logan Utah is you would probably get even more riff raff from the NW Region (in addition to Charlie + Kris). I know I would show up.:lmao:

Logan is beautiful.

The more the merrier!

[cactusjack]

No, I have not.

Gallup looks like Beverly Hills compared to Shiprock.

[ponch]

Gallup looks like Beverly Hills compared to Shiprock.

Are there a lot of Casino-Americans or just LLWT? :wtf:

[trosco]

Hey, if you do something in the Albequergue or Sante Fe area I will come again! Oh wait, that may make you rule out that area!!! Never mind, I have no opinion!!!

[ponch]

Hey, if you do something in the Albequergue or Sante Fe area I will come again! Oh wait, that may make you rule out that area!!! Never mind, I have no opinion!!!

Santa Fe is trendy and ABQ is a bigger city (Breaking Bad is filmed there)...There's plenty to see in that state, but it's not centrally located, so some will not like that.

[cactusjack]

There's always Ruidoso, in the SE area of NM, but it would be a long haul for nearly everyone to get there. It's a day's ride from PHX.

[ponch]

There's always Ruidoso, in the SE area of NM, but it would be a long haul for nearly everyone to get there. It's a day's ride from PHX.

Might as well see Roswell too. Hey since it's Vulcans, it's kind of related to Star Trek... WTH

[landman]

:lmao::lol::Dhey joel,
hows come you haven't posted all the details on the 2014 southwest rally yet ???

[waterman]

Considering where we just held our recent rally....Joel has about as much chance of getting it right as Wilson and his bean fields.....:D:lmao:.


Now, how in the hell did I miss this one. Kris, :bird:. I love how he mentions Wilson, the two members who can't reach the ground on their bikes.:lmao::lmao::P

[waterman]

:lmao::lol::Dhey joel,
hows come you haven't posted all the details on the 2014 southwest rally yet ???

Give me another week Bob. Man, talk about pushy.:wtf::lmao::lmao:

[usranger74]

Joel - you have done well picking the last two - small towns with mom and pop motels. That's a good model to follow.

[cactusjack]

Give me another week Bob. Man, talk about pushy.:wtf::lmao::lmao:

C'mon, man...get a move on. You've only got 21 months to get this done! :D

[ponch]

C'mon, man...get a move on. You've only got 21 months to get this done! :D

Why put off until tomorrow what you can put off until next year. :tehe:

[pronghorn]

Grand Junction has some interesting possibilties

[landman]

Grand Junction has some interesting possibilties

i've based a few rides out of grand junction over the years and agree that it's
not a bad choice.

[Dave]

I vote for Lake Tahoo or Topaz Lake area. Great riding in both areas. Plus there's Schat's bakery for people passing through Bishop.

[cactusjack]

I vote for Yermo or Brawley, CA!

[blowndodge]

you would you desert dog..

[elvis]

taos,new mexico.not that my vote would count,what with me being a northwest guy and all.
I'd say not a bad idea, here are some photos (http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/northern-new-mexico-bonus-extra-images/) featuring a Red Vaquero.

For example

http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/wp-content/uploads/85_Hwy17.jpg

or

http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/wp-content/uploads/86_Hwy17.jpg