Who's planning to go to Estes Park CO???

Todd · 08-23-2012, 09:27 PM

So let's get this started. Its 1662 miles the shortest way from my house to the National Rally in 2013. Not that the shortest way should be taken on a bike. I am planning to go.

That makes it about 1770 for Amy and I think she's planning to go. Who else has plans from the SE Region?? (no disasters this time kawhead

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waterman · 08-23-2012, 09:42 PM

Count me in Todd.

I'm still trying to figure out my route there as well.

Do I make it 135 miles or 146 miles? Choices. Damn I hate them.

Corigan · 08-23-2012, 10:15 PM

My Wife and I are going to be going. We plan on doing an "avoid" interstate route. Thinking of doing it over 3-4 days each way to just take it easy. What is your plan going to be going out there?

kawgirl · 08-23-2012, 10:24 PM

I'm a little farther than that, but it's all good. I'm planning on riding over to Greensboro the day before Todd and I decide to go.

Kawhead, where are you?

Todd · 08-24-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Count me in Todd.

I'm still trying to figure out my route there as well.

Do I make it 135 miles or 146 miles? Choices. Damn I hate them.

That was me last year in Maggie!

Oh, thats right, NC was too far for some to come from CO and CA

Todd · 08-24-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

BD, you dumbass, you flipped off the wrong post

step away from the bourbon

trosco · 08-24-2012, 09:33 AM

Hey all, I will be going for certain. And I like the idea of "taking the road less traveled" if folks have the time to commit. I think I will be going out via a route that paralells the TN borders with GA, AL & MS then angling up through the Ark/Missouri and somewhere near Witchita KS it will have to be interstate to Estes Park Co. I will come home Via I-80 Thru Des Moines IA and Ft Wayne IN so that I can visit my daughter then my son. Plus I will probably stay a week or two longer than the rally to explore so I would say, count on me going and being there but that I will probably come back on my own. Unless there are others that want to stay for a while, then I say let's make a "trip" out of it!

waterman · 08-24-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd

That was me last year in Maggie!

Oh, thats right, NC was too far for some to come from CO and CA

Not to far, just wrong time for work. Todd, I rode further to the Redwood rally than it would have been for Maggie Valley. Oh, back at ya buddy.

blowndodge · 08-24-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Count me in Todd.

I'm still trying to figure out my route there as well.

Do I make it 135 miles or 146 miles? Choices. Damn I hate them.

Todd · 08-24-2012, 10:50 AM

I wonder how a US64 route all the way out from NC through Oklahome/northern Texas/new mexico would be ?????? Could jump on I-40 to make up time if needed in several spots.

Sin City Stan · 08-24-2012, 11:35 AM

Shortest route for us is 812 miles. It would be I15 and I70. The route we will take will be about 930 miles. Up I15 to Provo, UT and turn right.

The last time I was on those roads and Estes Park was over 30 years ago. This should be fun.

blowndodge · 08-24-2012, 11:49 AM

1100 miles for me..

waterman · 08-24-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

1100 miles for me..

That's about 5 days each way for you.

blowndodge · 08-24-2012, 01:02 PM

I seem to recall you showing up to Kanab bitching and moaning about weather, headwinds and the like! Waaa waaa Waaa.... what did you ride maybe 500 miles??

**glwilson** · 08-24-2012, 05:16 PM

One guess on how I am going to get there...

08-23-2012, 09:27 PM	#1
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Who's planning to go to Estes Park CO??? So let's get this started. Its 1662 miles the shortest way from my house to the National Rally in 2013. Not that the shortest way should be taken on a bike. I am planning to go. That makes it about 1770 for Amy and I think she's planning to go. Who else has plans from the SE Region?? (no disasters this time kawhead ) __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Count me in Todd. I'm still trying to figure out my route there as well. Do I make it 135 miles or 146 miles? Choices. Damn I hate them. __________________ 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
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08-23-2012, 10:24 PM	#4
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	I'm a little farther than that, but it's all good. I'm planning on riding over to Greensboro the day before Todd and I decide to go. Kawhead, where are you? __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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08-24-2012, 09:33 AM	#7
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Hey all, I will be going for certain. And I like the idea of "taking the road less traveled" if folks have the time to commit. I think I will be going out via a route that paralells the TN borders with GA, AL & MS then angling up through the Ark/Missouri and somewhere near Witchita KS it will have to be interstate to Estes Park Co. I will come home Via I-80 Thru Des Moines IA and Ft Wayne IN so that I can visit my daughter then my son. Plus I will probably stay a week or two longer than the rally to explore so I would say, count on me going and being there but that I will probably come back on my own. Unless there are others that want to stay for a while, then I say let's make a "trip" out of it! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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08-24-2012, 10:50 AM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	I wonder how a US64 route all the way out from NC through Oklahome/northern Texas/new mexico would be ?????? Could jump on I-40 to make up time if needed in several spots. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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08-23-2012, 10:15 PM	#3
Corigan Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 104	My Wife and I are going to be going. We plan on doing an "avoid" interstate route. Thinking of doing it over 3-4 days each way to just take it easy. What is your plan going to be going out there?
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08-24-2012, 11:35 AM	#11
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Shortest route for us is 812 miles. It would be I15 and I70. The route we will take will be about 930 miles. Up I15 to Provo, UT and turn right. The last time I was on those roads and Estes Park was over 30 years ago. This should be fun. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Last edited by Sin City Stan; 08-24-2012 at 12:56 PM.
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08-24-2012, 11:49 AM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	1100 miles for me.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-24-2012, 01:02 PM	#14
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I seem to recall you showing up to Kanab bitching and moaning about weather, headwinds and the like! Waaa waaa Waaa.... what did you ride maybe 500 miles?? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-24-2012, 05:16 PM	#15
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	One guess on how I am going to get there... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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