After the National Rally

**GIBBY** · 01-09-2013, 02:44 PM

Anyone interested in heading to the Black Hills after Estes Park for a few days riding? I am toying with the idea because I do not have to be back to work until July 8th.

**Jared** · 01-09-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Anyone interested in heading to the Black Hills after Estes Park for a few days riding? I am toying with the idea because I do not have to be back to work until July 8th.

I'm planning on going up that direct before the rally. I'm planning on riding from Saturday before to the Sunday after.

**Top Cat** · 01-09-2013, 03:46 PM

Cindy and I are heading up that way after the rally.
I want to see Sturgis , Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.

cactusjack · 01-09-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Cindy and I are heading up that way after the rally.
I want to see Sturgis , Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.

You won't be sorry you did. The Black Hills are amazing. Lots to see and lots of great roads.

I guess seeing Mt. Rushmore would be like looking at your high school yearbook, eh?

chainsaw · 01-09-2013, 04:19 PM

CJ, that's just what I was thinking. Oh wait, I'm probably older the TC.

jendesigner · 01-09-2013, 04:45 PM

Hmmm, this sounds tempting, would make the ride home much more enjoyable. I've been to that area a few times—great roads.

**Top Cat** · 01-09-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You won't be sorry you did. The Black Hills are amazing. Lots to see and lots of great roads.

I guess seeing Mt. Rushmore would be like looking at your high school yearbook, eh?

You are such a funny guy Scott

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Originally Posted by chainsaw

CJ, that's just what I was thinking. Oh wait, I'm probably older the TC.

Nope, got ya by 8 months Al

blowndodge · 01-09-2013, 07:33 PM

That's it? only 8 months?

Either Al looks good or........

**biscuitsngravy** · 01-09-2013, 07:37 PM

Sounds like fun. But I'm toying with the idea to head west over the mountains to Utah, south to AZ, then east to NM, TX, OK, KS and back up to Iowa. I've been wanting to ride in these states to complete that part of the U.S. I haven't traveled with my bike yet. We'll see what happens!

**nomadtom69** · 01-09-2013, 08:04 PM

391 miles Estes park to Sturgis

waterman · 01-09-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadtom69

391 miles Estes park to Sturgis

I would base in Custer rather than Sturgis. Much nicer location.

**trip** · 01-10-2013, 07:55 AM

If I were heading East from the National, I'd ride the Black Hills in a heartbeat. Alas, I'm heading South to Texas.

**GIBBY** · 01-10-2013, 08:11 AM

My plan as of now is to leave Estes Park on Friday,June 28 and ride to and stay in Custer, SD for 3 nights at the Chief Motel, http://www.chiefmotel.com/ leaving on Monday, July 1. I am also looking for a roommate to share the motel expenses, you interested Ray? I am flexible on the motel but not the dates. Any prospective roommate must not snore excessively (you know who you are)

ponch · 01-10-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

My plan as of now is to leave Estes Park on Saturday,June 29 and ride to and stay in Custer, SD for 3 nights at the Chief Motel, http://www.chiefmotel.com/ leaving on Tuesday, July 2. I am also looking for a roommate to share the motel expenses, you interested Ray? I am flexible on the motel but not the dates. Any prospective roommate must not snore excessively (you know who you are)

I would recommend The Rocket Motel too. Cheap, clean and has WiFi. They also give you a bucket and towel to clean your bike.

ponch · 01-10-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by biscuitsngravy

Sounds like fun. But I'm toying with the idea to head west over the mountains to Utah, south to AZ, then east to NM, TX, OK, KS and back up to Iowa. I've been wanting to ride in these states to complete that part of the U.S. I haven't traveled with my bike yet. We'll see what happens!

Be prepared for heat if you'll be riding in AZ during the day, especially if you come into the valley of the sun.

01-09-2013, 02:44 PM	#1
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	After the National Rally Anyone interested in heading to the Black Hills after Estes Park for a few days riding? I am toying with the idea because I do not have to be back to work until July 8th. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-09-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Cindy and I are heading up that way after the rally. I want to see Sturgis , Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-09-2013, 07:37 PM	#9
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Sounds like fun. But I'm toying with the idea to head west over the mountains to Utah, south to AZ, then east to NM, TX, OK, KS and back up to Iowa. I've been wanting to ride in these states to complete that part of the U.S. I haven't traveled with my bike yet. We'll see what happens! __________________ 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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01-09-2013, 08:04 PM	#10
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	391 miles Estes park to Sturgis __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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01-10-2013, 07:55 AM	#12
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	If I were heading East from the National, I'd ride the Black Hills in a heartbeat. Alas, I'm heading South to Texas. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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01-10-2013, 08:11 AM	#13
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	My plan as of now is to leave Estes Park on Friday,June 28 and ride to and stay in Custer, SD for 3 nights at the Chief Motel, http://www.chiefmotel.com/ leaving on Monday, July 1. I am also looking for a roommate to share the motel expenses, you interested Ray? I am flexible on the motel but not the dates. Any prospective roommate must not snore excessively (you know who you are) __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Last edited by GIBBY; 01-16-2013 at 02:46 PM.
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