2014 NCR rally ideas

**jestephens** · 07-28-2012, 07:17 PM

I heard there may be an interest in meeting in Missouri ??? There's almost 2 years between now and then, but a wise man once told me "it's never too early to start planning." (It was Ray

)

Kick this around and give some feed back - we have a year or so to fine tune and make plans. - Are these ride times too long considering riding as a group and adding in necessary stops?
(it's no coincidence the destinations shown are eateries

)

Hannibal, MO rally point. Northern Missouri, and home of author Mark Twain
• Need to determine fuel/rest/scenic stops
• Missouri is a helmet-law state. Everyone must be helmeted during Missouri portion of rides

Day 1:
• Ride to Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, Alton, IL:
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=H...,2,3,4&t=m&z=9
o Google Estimated: 3 hr 37 minutes
o Great biker destination with CHEAP food
o 2 ferry crossings – Both FREE . . . I think. Confirm cost and functionality
o Potential scenic stop, Hannibal, MO “Lovers’ Leap” lookout point.
o Potential scenic stop, Alton also has some lookout points for view

• Back to Hannibal:
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=1...,2,3,4&t=m&z=9
o Google Estimated: 2 hr 44 minutes
o No Ferry
o TO and FROM both go through Grafton, IL another favorite biker destination. Little to do, but LOTS of bikes if we just want to park at a bar/grill and rest (but only 30 minutes away from Fast Eddie’s)

Day 2:
• Ride to Burger Barge, East Peoria, IL
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=h...,3,4,5&t=m&z=9
o Google estimated: 3 hr 19 minutes
o Potential interesting stop: 2nd Chance Customs, Pekin, IL (the shop that built Don’s custom Kawasaki 900 bagger, and other custom metrics. Owner, Roger, always has projects going and loves to talk about ideas)

• Back to Hannibal:
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=h...1,2,3&t=m&z=10
o Google estimated: 3 hr 9 minutes
o Only slightly different return route

**Rasta** · 07-28-2012, 07:27 PM

Good start Google!!

Netnorske · 07-28-2012, 08:06 PM

Holy Cow....I thought I was a plan-aholic....but this sets an entirely new bar....

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landman · 07-28-2012, 08:40 PM

that is an area that i might be interested in joining you folks.first though i
need to focus on the antlers,ok. rally in oct. and then the national in colo.
next summer.

usranger74 · 07-28-2012, 09:35 PM

Looks interesting. Longs ways off but I like the looks of it.

**ray2** · 07-29-2012, 02:05 AM

I go west for most of my trips but I would go to MO.

**jestephens** · 07-29-2012, 10:52 AM

Southern Missouri has better riding, but we shouldn't get too far away from our people who would attend. - But I'll throw that out there. 2-3 more hours south might offer more challenging roads? - We're so far out on timing, I will loosely put together another base point option sometime soon.

waterman · 07-29-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

Holy Cow....I thought I was a plan-aholic....but this sets an entirely new bar....

!

What does it mean when Jared and I takes about it in May?

**jestephens** · 07-29-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

What does it mean when Jared and I takes about it in May?

as in just ONE MONTH ahead?

**glwilson** · 07-29-2012, 09:27 PM

When I mentioned Missouri, I was more interested in going south / southwest of St. Louis into another section of the U.S. where some of the best roads are found.

I like all the roads in that section of Missouri, and particularly liked the roads within a 100 miles of Johnson Shut-ins S.P. and Elephant Rock S.P. Some of the best motorcycle / sports-car roads around in the Midwest.

It has been a few years since I have been there... but once you have ridden those roads... you do not forget.

As a last comment... my "hometown" was Pekin, IL. While seeing the bike-shop would be cool... there isn't anything else to see in Pekin or while riding there. The group would likely be bored out of their minds. Just saying...

**Rasta** · 07-29-2012, 09:32 PM

Pekin!! They insure everything but my bike now....they used to insure my other bike!

**jestephens** · 07-29-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

When I mentioned Missouri, I was more interested in going south / southwest of St. Louis into another section of the U.S. where some of the best roads are found.

I like all the roads in that section of Missouri, and particularly liked the roads within a 100 miles of Johnson Shut-ins S.P. and Elephant Rock S.P. Some of the best motorcycle / sports-car roads around in the Midwest.

It has been a few years since I have been there... but once you have ridden those roads... you do not forget.

As a last comment... my "hometown" was Pekin, IL. While seeing the bike-shop would be cool... there isn't anything else to see in Pekin or while riding there. The group would likely be bored out of their minds. Just saying...

I agree, further south is better. Lots better roads and scenery. How far is too far for our region to meet? - You don't have to go very far south of St Louis (in MO) to get great riding.

**glwilson** · 07-30-2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jestephens

I agree, further south is better. Lots better roads and scenery. How far is too far for our region to meet? - You don't have to go very far south of St Louis (in MO) to get great riding.

A regional rally has never been held outside of a region before -- other than a couple regions have combined to put together a rally. I know it was frowned-upon previously when the idea was brought-up.

Given that our region has few great riding areas, moving just outside of the region was just an idea I threw around.

Areas worth riding in our region were determined a few years ago as being: Wisconsin, Southern Illinois, Parts of Minnesota, and the Black Hills of South Dakota.

If you really wanted the best place to ride in our region again, it would have to be the Black Hills. The only problem discussed with that is that it is on the farthest side of the region - thus possibly making it difficult for some to get to.

I don't envy you and Ray for the "chore" ahead in planning...

**GIBBY** · 07-30-2012, 07:58 AM

As much as I like riding Missouri, this is the NORTH CENTRAL REGION we are talking about. I believe there are plenty of great places to ride and to visit that are in the NORTH CENTRAL REGION. Just saying.

1600bluekaw · 07-30-2012, 09:54 AM

I am an outsider looking in, I will ride to any destination.
Jay, I was at Fast Eddies earlier this year a great place to go had a blast. I did take both ferries & both are free. I will be returning this year, we will make plans.
Gibby, it is all about planning. The ride to MO is a day trip for you the way you put miles on that bike ;-)

07-28-2012, 07:17 PM	#1
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	2014 NCR rally ideas I heard there may be an interest in meeting in Missouri ??? There's almost 2 years between now and then, but a wise man once told me "it's never too early to start planning." (It was Ray ) Kick this around and give some feed back - we have a year or so to fine tune and make plans. - Are these ride times too long considering riding as a group and adding in necessary stops? (it's no coincidence the destinations shown are eateries ) Hannibal, MO rally point. Northern Missouri, and home of author Mark Twain • Need to determine fuel/rest/scenic stops • Missouri is a helmet-law state. Everyone must be helmeted during Missouri portion of rides Day 1: • Ride to Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, Alton, IL: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=H...,2,3,4&t=m&z=9 o Google Estimated: 3 hr 37 minutes o Great biker destination with CHEAP food o 2 ferry crossings – Both FREE . . . I think. Confirm cost and functionality o Potential scenic stop, Hannibal, MO “Lovers’ Leap” lookout point. o Potential scenic stop, Alton also has some lookout points for view • Back to Hannibal: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=1...,2,3,4&t=m&z=9 o Google Estimated: 2 hr 44 minutes o No Ferry o TO and FROM both go through Grafton, IL another favorite biker destination. Little to do, but LOTS of bikes if we just want to park at a bar/grill and rest (but only 30 minutes away from Fast Eddie’s) Day 2: • Ride to Burger Barge, East Peoria, IL https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=h...,3,4,5&t=m&z=9 o Google estimated: 3 hr 19 minutes o Potential interesting stop: 2nd Chance Customs, Pekin, IL (the shop that built Don’s custom Kawasaki 900 bagger, and other custom metrics. Owner, Roger, always has projects going and loves to talk about ideas) • Back to Hannibal: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=h...1,2,3&t=m&z=10 o Google estimated: 3 hr 9 minutes o Only slightly different return route __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by jestephens; 07-28-2012 at 11:54 PM.
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07-28-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Good start Google!! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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07-28-2012, 08:06 PM	#3
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07-28-2012, 08:40 PM	#4
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	that is an area that i might be interested in joining you folks.first though i need to focus on the antlers,ok. rally in oct. and then the national in colo. next summer. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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07-28-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Looks interesting. Longs ways off but I like the looks of it. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2012, 02:05 AM	#6
ray2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 939	I go west for most of my trips but I would go to MO. __________________ Ray Minnesota 2010-1700-Nomad VBA#01525
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07-29-2012, 10:52 AM	#7
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Southern Missouri has better riding, but we shouldn't get too far away from our people who would attend. - But I'll throw that out there. 2-3 more hours south might offer more challenging roads? - We're so far out on timing, I will loosely put together another base point option sometime soon. __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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07-29-2012, 09:27 PM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	When I mentioned Missouri, I was more interested in going south / southwest of St. Louis into another section of the U.S. where some of the best roads are found. I like all the roads in that section of Missouri, and particularly liked the roads within a 100 miles of Johnson Shut-ins S.P. and Elephant Rock S.P. Some of the best motorcycle / sports-car roads around in the Midwest. It has been a few years since I have been there... but once you have ridden those roads... you do not forget. As a last comment... my "hometown" was Pekin, IL. While seeing the bike-shop would be cool... there isn't anything else to see in Pekin or while riding there. The group would likely be bored out of their minds. Just saying... __________________ "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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07-29-2012, 09:32 PM	#11
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Pekin!! They insure everything but my bike now....they used to insure my other bike! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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07-30-2012, 07:58 AM	#14
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	As much as I like riding Missouri, this is the NORTH CENTRAL REGION we are talking about. I believe there are plenty of great places to ride and to visit that are in the NORTH CENTRAL REGION. Just saying. __________________ 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
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07-30-2012, 09:54 AM	#15
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	I am an outsider looking in, I will ride to any destination. Jay, I was at Fast Eddies earlier this year a great place to go had a blast. I did take both ferries & both are free. I will be returning this year, we will make plans. Gibby, it is all about planning. The ride to MO is a day trip for you the way you put miles on that bike ;-) __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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