2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans

waterman · 01-07-2011, 05:49 PM

Ok,

Since it is the start of 2011, lets here what your major travel plans are for 2011.

Mine

Rally in the Redwoods in August is a definate. Also looking at a short trip into the Blackhills in June as I have a meeting there as well.

Thats about it for anything major.

deadant · 01-07-2011, 06:36 PM

So far just just made plans for the 2011 Sturgis Rally . Otherwise, no big plans. Hopefully many day trips and maybe a few extended weekend ones.

**Jared** · 01-07-2011, 06:39 PM

Nothing is in concrete yet, but I'm either going to Maine or Alaska. My wife knows and has okayed it, so it's happening!

01-07-2011, 06:56 PM

No big trips this year for me this year. Have to get farm tractor up to snuff about $2,500 and I want to get a cargo trailer. So will do the same as last year Just a lot of day trips. Will still get plenty of rideing done anyway.

cactusjack · 01-07-2011, 07:05 PM

Nobody is going to the National Rally? That's my big trip this year, it's going to eat most of my vacation time. I will probably do the annual Coronado Trail ride in eastern AZ with some of my friends in August. That's an overnight ride of about 500 miles.

Other than that, our son Andrew is getting married in May and our son Nick is getting married in September, which will probably take up some of my time (and money).

Oh yeah..also to AZ Bike Week the last week of March, that's just over in Scottsdale, though. I usually do at least one of the big charity rides that week.

**Jared** · 01-07-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Nobody is going to the National Rally? That's my big trip this year, it's going to eat most of my vacation time. I will probably do the annual Coronado Trail ride in eastern AZ with some of my friends in August. That's an overnight ride of about 500 miles.

Other than that, our son Andrew is getting married in May and our son Nick is getting married in September, which will probably take up some of my time (and money).

I would love to get to the National, but I was just riding that part of the country last summer. I want to visit something new. :(

I know I'm a poor sport.

**Cajunrider** · 01-07-2011, 07:17 PM

National Rally in June and Talimena Rally in October. A few shorter/overnight rides in between.

usranger74 · 01-07-2011, 07:56 PM

I hope to be on the road more this yr than last (which was a 11,000 mile year)

1. National Rally - will take the long way there and back
2. West Coast Rally - will take the long way there and back
3. Talimena - Nightmare Rally in OK (if Vic is holding it)
4. There is something brewing in MO in late April
5. My annual trip into the NE Sandhills - hope some of you CO boys will try this.

Are on my calender now and I will be looking for a few more. :)

MarkG · 01-07-2011, 08:36 PM

May do some things before June, not sure. Spend a couple of days in Arkansas on the way to national. Probably do the Blue Ridge Parkway and a few other things back east after national. Work my way back to the Black Hills and see my folks. Then finally cringe as I have to come back to the blast furnace in Arizona. The wife and son will stay home. Yeah, I'll be out for a tad longer than most riders.

chainsaw · 01-07-2011, 10:24 PM

Wife and I will do the National Rally and then look for something else as they pop up. Will probably make a trip up to the Rockford, Ill. area also.

pronghorn · 01-07-2011, 10:29 PM

National in June, four day tour of NW Colorado in Aug. and a multi-day trip in July to be decided. Also at least 1or 2 day trips a week starting when the weather gets good.

Netnorske · 01-07-2011, 10:55 PM

Redwoods Rally in late August..... and maybe a week-long loop in early July up through northern BC, into Alberta then down through Jasper NP, then south through Missoula, MT riding Hwy 93 to Challis, ID before heading west back into Washington and home. Come on summer....

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AlabamaNomadRider · 01-07-2011, 11:48 PM

Hoping for the National Rally and the Talimena. Depends mostly on money.

audiogooroo · 01-07-2011, 11:49 PM

2011 is not looking good for me to do any trips of significance. I am, as we speak, closing a design/build audio system in a venue that is not only quite large, but also has a a lot of notoriety. It's going to take a lot of time and tax every bit of gray matter I have as I dig deep into my bag of tricks. Right now the best I cam hope for is some day rides. Sure glad I have the Colorado Rockies right outside my door with some amazing riding. I would love to make the National Rally and the Rally in the Redwoods, but it's just not going to happen. However, since I work coast to coast, I may be nearby and can at least drop on and greet the lucky ones who can attend with their bikes. Have fun this year all and be safe!

**wanderer** · 01-08-2011, 10:44 AM

1. End of January, 3 day trip to Waveland, Ms. 1550 miles

2. April, 1 week trip to Salem, Mo. 1400 miles

3. May 1 week trip to Hurricane, Ut. 2200 miles

4. June 5 day trip to Harrison, Ar. 1200 miles
1 week trip Kawanow National Rally 2400 miles

5. 1 week trip to Tennessee by way of Missouri, 2500 miles

6. 11 day trip to West Coast Rally, 4500 miles

7. 5 day trip to Harrison, Ar. again, 1200 miles
5 day trip to Nightmare's Rally, 500 miles

8. 1 week trip to Hurricane, Ut. again, 2200 miles

01-07-2011, 05:49 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans Ok, Since it is the start of 2011, lets here what your major travel plans are for 2011. Mine Rally in the Redwoods in August is a definate. Also looking at a short trip into the Blackhills in June as I have a meeting there as well. Thats about it for anything major. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-07-2011, 06:36 PM	#2
deadant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dickinson, ND Posts: 341	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans So far just just made plans for the 2011 Sturgis Rally . Otherwise, no big plans. Hopefully many day trips and maybe a few extended weekend ones.
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01-07-2011, 06:39 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans Nothing is in concrete yet, but I'm either going to Maine or Alaska. My wife knows and has okayed it, so it's happening! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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01-07-2011, 06:56 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans No big trips this year for me this year. Have to get farm tractor up to snuff about $2,500 and I want to get a cargo trailer. So will do the same as last year Just a lot of day trips. Will still get plenty of rideing done anyway.
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01-07-2011, 07:05 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans Nobody is going to the National Rally? That's my big trip this year, it's going to eat most of my vacation time. I will probably do the annual Coronado Trail ride in eastern AZ with some of my friends in August. That's an overnight ride of about 500 miles. Other than that, our son Andrew is getting married in May and our son Nick is getting married in September, which will probably take up some of my time (and money). Oh yeah..also to AZ Bike Week the last week of March, that's just over in Scottsdale, though. I usually do at least one of the big charity rides that week. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-07-2011, 07:17 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans National Rally in June and Talimena Rally in October. A few shorter/overnight rides in between. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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01-07-2011, 07:56 PM	#8
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans I hope to be on the road more this yr than last (which was a 11,000 mile year) 1. National Rally - will take the long way there and back 2. West Coast Rally - will take the long way there and back 3. Talimena - Nightmare Rally in OK (if Vic is holding it) 4. There is something brewing in MO in late April 5. My annual trip into the NE Sandhills - hope some of you CO boys will try this. Are on my calender now and I will be looking for a few more. :) __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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01-07-2011, 08:36 PM	#9
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans May do some things before June, not sure. Spend a couple of days in Arkansas on the way to national. Probably do the Blue Ridge Parkway and a few other things back east after national. Work my way back to the Black Hills and see my folks. Then finally cringe as I have to come back to the blast furnace in Arizona. The wife and son will stay home. Yeah, I'll be out for a tad longer than most riders. __________________ 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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01-07-2011, 10:24 PM	#10
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans Wife and I will do the National Rally and then look for something else as they pop up. Will probably make a trip up to the Rockford, Ill. area also.
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01-07-2011, 10:29 PM	#11
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans National in June, four day tour of NW Colorado in Aug. and a multi-day trip in July to be decided. Also at least 1or 2 day trips a week starting when the weather gets good.
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01-07-2011, 10:55 PM	#12
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans Redwoods Rally in late August..... and maybe a week-long loop in early July up through northern BC, into Alberta then down through Jasper NP, then south through Missoula, MT riding Hwy 93 to Challis, ID before heading west back into Washington and home. Come on summer.... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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01-07-2011, 11:48 PM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans Hoping for the National Rally and the Talimena. Depends mostly on money. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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01-07-2011, 11:49 PM	#14
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans 2011 is not looking good for me to do any trips of significance. I am, as we speak, closing a design/build audio system in a venue that is not only quite large, but also has a a lot of notoriety. It's going to take a lot of time and tax every bit of gray matter I have as I dig deep into my bag of tricks. Right now the best I cam hope for is some day rides. Sure glad I have the Colorado Rockies right outside my door with some amazing riding. I would love to make the National Rally and the Rally in the Redwoods, but it's just not going to happen. However, since I work coast to coast, I may be nearby and can at least drop on and greet the lucky ones who can attend with their bikes. Have fun this year all and be safe! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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01-08-2011, 10:44 AM	#15
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	2011 Motorcycle Travel Plans 1. End of January, 3 day trip to Waveland, Ms. 1550 miles 2. April, 1 week trip to Salem, Mo. 1400 miles 3. May 1 week trip to Hurricane, Ut. 2200 miles 4. June 5 day trip to Harrison, Ar. 1200 miles 1 week trip Kawanow National Rally 2400 miles 5. 1 week trip to Tennessee by way of Missouri, 2500 miles 6. 11 day trip to West Coast Rally, 4500 miles 7. 5 day trip to Harrison, Ar. again, 1200 miles 5 day trip to Nightmare's Rally, 500 miles 8. 1 week trip to Hurricane, Ut. again, 2200 miles __________________ IBA member
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