The 2009 National Rally

**biscuitsngravy** · 11-21-2008, 12:19 AM

Any of you all planning to ride to Custer?

I am seriously thinking about it. It's about 600 miles from where I live here in Gowrie, IA. An easy day and a half. Or one day for you lead butts.

If I go, I don't want to take the interstate highways. I figure across Nebraska, north to Custer. Maybe further north to SD, then Minnesota, then south to home. I'd sure like some company.
BnG

**glwilson** · 11-21-2008, 09:24 PM

BnG; I have all intentions of going; however I will be trailering my bike to get there. I plan on getting there a day or two ahead of the "group"; and possibly staying beyond a day or two.

I live in Northern Illinois and clearly will be crossing through your area. If it would be that you plan on traveling on the same time-period as I; then we could connect and follow.

I talked briefly with another member from my area about trailering his bike with mine if he was interested in going. If he chooses not to; my trailer would have another spot for a bike.

I know it is a bit early yet; and I wouldn't want you to "bank" on my plans yet; but it is a thought in the event any of it could work out.

**biscuitsngravy** · 11-23-2008, 08:00 PM

Let's stay in touch. I have a trailer too, so that is an option. We'll see what happens when the time gets closer. BnG

ponch · 11-23-2008, 10:43 PM

If I go, I will ride out. I went out there a couple years ago by car on rt 20. It was 700 miles from my house. Valentine is a nice place to stop.

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Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy aka Dave Mills

Any of you all planning to ride to Custer?

I am seriously thinking about it. It's about 600 miles from where I live here in Gowrie, IA. An easy day and a half. Or one day for you lead butts.

If I go, I don't want to take the interstate highways. I figure across Nebraska, north to Custer. Maybe further north to SD, then Minnesota, then south to home. I'd sure like some company.
BnG

roadman · 11-24-2008, 04:21 PM

I plan on going.....room is already booked.I will trailer the bike out to Custer. It's about 930 miles......the wife will not ride that far on the bike.Looking forward to riding with you guys at the rally :)

**glwilson** · 11-24-2008, 08:46 PM

Roadman; we should be sure to connect prior to the trip to see if we would be able to follow one another.

Just an idea to help in case someone needs assistance along the way.

roadman · 11-26-2008, 04:09 PM

Thats a good idea GL......we can talk when the time gets closer.

phenrichs · 11-26-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman

I plan on going.....room is already booked.I will trailer the bike out to Custer. It's about 930 miles......the wife will not ride that far on the bike.Looking forward to riding with you guys at the rally :)

It sounds more and more like that is the only way I will be going as well. I have never trailered a running bike in my life. I guess everyday can't be xmas.

kioti · 12-08-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy aka Dave Mills

Any of you all planning to ride to Custer?

I am seriously thinking about it. It's about 600 miles from where I live here in Gowrie, IA. An easy day and a half. Or one day for you lead butts.

If I go, I don't want to take the interstate highways. I figure across Nebraska, north to Custer. Maybe further north to SD, then Minnesota, then south to home. I'd sure like some company.
BnG

BnG,
I will be heading out sometime late afternoon on Monday the 15th, we are planning on taking the scenic route. You are welcome to join us for the ride.
We will probably ride for a few hours in the evening and then head to Custer bright and early on Tuesday.
How's everything in the big city of Gowrie? I spent some time there starting the ethanol plant up a couple of years ago.

**rayski271** · 03-12-2009, 09:14 PM

anyone from ill riding to custer perfer not to make trip myself but will if i have to let me know

**biscuitsngravy** · 03-12-2009, 11:30 PM

Hey Kioti,
Gowrie is still the same. The tenderloin sandwiches are still good a Marv's Bar and Grill. The plant is going strong makin' that white lightnin'. See you at Custer!

**glwilson** · 03-13-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rayski271

anyone from ill riding to custer perfer not to make trip myself but will if i have to let me know

kioti; At this time I had planned on trailering my bike out to Custer. I planned on leaving on Sunday to get out there as soon as possible. I plan on riding around that area for a couple days ahead of the group -- covering a few of the "rides" to check them out.

There is another member, Roadman, that has planned on going as well; and will be trailering his bike also. I am not sure if he is leaving on Sunday or not; but I believe there was mention of he and I meeting-up to follow each other out there.

Starting in April I will post my final plans so others will know for sure in case they care to follow out.

kioti · 03-13-2009, 06:30 PM

We have decided we are going to take the LOOOONG way to Custer, down though Nebraska and ambling out across southern Nebraska to Wyoming and into Custer.
I am hoping to show up in Custer sometime Monday afternoon.
I have 3 other ride's tagging along including my wife on her trike.
Being a Flatlander I can't wait to get into Custer.

Is it June yet!!!!

See ya all there!!!!!

lw · 03-18-2009, 02:56 AM

We'll be beelining North from Houston TX and I am looking at catching the Sandhills Scenic Byway on my way through Nebraska. Sandhills runs from Grand Island to Alliance. Only another 140 miles from Alliance to Custer via 385. Can anybody give a scouting report on this road?

Thanks

http://www.sandhillsjourney.com/

waterman · 03-18-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LW

We'll be beelining North from Houston TX and I am looking at catching the Sandhills Scenic Byway on my way through Nebraska. Sandhills runs from Grand Island to Alliance. Only another 140 miles from Alliance to Custer via 385. Can anybody give a scouting report on this road?

Thanks

http://www.sandhillsjourney.com/

LW,

I lived in North Platte for years which is just south of that. Hwy 2 from GI to Alliance is a nice road. At that time of year, it should be nice and green. You will drive right past the edge of Nebraska's National Forest (Yes, a forest in the middle of the sandhills). The road from Broken Bow, Dunning, Thedford, and Mullen is extremely nice. However, fill up with gas when you can.

The next nice stretch is on 385 just as you begin closing in on Chadron. That is absolutely gorgeous when it is green.

11-21-2008, 12:19 AM	#1
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	The 2009 National Rally Any of you all planning to ride to Custer? I am seriously thinking about it. It's about 600 miles from where I live here in Gowrie, IA. An easy day and a half. Or one day for you lead butts. If I go, I don't want to take the interstate highways. I figure across Nebraska, north to Custer. Maybe further north to SD, then Minnesota, then south to home. I'd sure like some company. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-21-2008, 09:24 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	The 2009 National Rally BnG; I have all intentions of going; however I will be trailering my bike to get there. I plan on getting there a day or two ahead of the "group"; and possibly staying beyond a day or two. I live in Northern Illinois and clearly will be crossing through your area. If it would be that you plan on traveling on the same time-period as I; then we could connect and follow. I talked briefly with another member from my area about trailering his bike with mine if he was interested in going. If he chooses not to; my trailer would have another spot for a bike. I know it is a bit early yet; and I wouldn't want you to "bank" on my plans yet; but it is a thought in the event any of it could work out. __________________ "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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11-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#3
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	The 2009 National Rally Let's stay in touch. I have a trailer too, so that is an option. We'll see what happens when the time gets closer. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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11-24-2008, 04:21 PM	#5
roadman Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Illinois Posts: 307	The 2009 National Rally I plan on going.....room is already booked.I will trailer the bike out to Custer. It's about 930 miles......the wife will not ride that far on the bike.Looking forward to riding with you guys at the rally :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-24-2008, 08:46 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	The 2009 National Rally Roadman; we should be sure to connect prior to the trip to see if we would be able to follow one another. Just an idea to help in case someone needs assistance along the way. __________________ "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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11-26-2008, 04:09 PM	#7
roadman Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Illinois Posts: 307	The 2009 National Rally Thats a good idea GL......we can talk when the time gets closer.
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03-12-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	The 2009 National Rally anyone from ill riding to custer perfer not to make trip myself but will if i have to let me know __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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03-12-2009, 11:30 PM	#11
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	The 2009 National Rally Hey Kioti, Gowrie is still the same. The tenderloin sandwiches are still good a Marv's Bar and Grill. The plant is going strong makin' that white lightnin'. See you at Custer! __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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03-13-2009, 06:30 PM	#13
kioti Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lennox, SD Posts: 181	The 2009 National Rally We have decided we are going to take the LOOOONG way to Custer, down though Nebraska and ambling out across southern Nebraska to Wyoming and into Custer. I am hoping to show up in Custer sometime Monday afternoon. I have 3 other ride's tagging along including my wife on her trike. Being a Flatlander I can't wait to get into Custer. Is it June yet!!!! See ya all there!!!!! __________________ Ride Safe Mike "Kioti" Gregg Peripheral visionary, wanderer, vagabond, pilgrim, rambler, roamer, nomad VBA #00380 VROC #11078 Lennox, SD AMERICA by GOD 2016 Kawasaki Vaquero 2009 Victory Vision - gone 2006 Kawasaki Nomad - gone 2002 Kawasaki 1500 Classic - gone "A Bumble Bee is considerably faster than a Super H Farmall" 2009 Black Hills Rally 2018 Black Hills Rally
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03-18-2009, 02:56 AM	#14
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	The 2009 National Rally We'll be beelining North from Houston TX and I am looking at catching the Sandhills Scenic Byway on my way through Nebraska. Sandhills runs from Grand Island to Alliance. Only another 140 miles from Alliance to Custer via 385. Can anybody give a scouting report on this road? Thanks http://www.sandhillsjourney.com/
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