2018 Rally Location ---> POLL

[Phantom]

So will dates and hotels follow? Thanks Tony, Steve and Rick for all you do!

Waiting on 2 hotel quotes for the Cherokee area to come in. I already have 3 others.

Just like Colorado, the Labor Day weekend rates are substantially higher in the Cherokee area. Harrahs Casino has something HUGE going on and has purchased 400 rooms at non Harrahs hotels in the area. Harrahs Casino Friday, Saturday and Sunday rates are $499 per night on that Labor Day weekend.

The rates are much less the week prior, however this would force both events to occur on the same dates.

Please be patient, just trying to make it affordable for as many as possible and logistically appealing for those that want to attend both events.
I have discovered that in the last 2 years Hotel rates have gone up. Microtel Franklin NC wants $159 each night for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Trying to get $75-$80 for Wednesday and Thursday, $95-$105 for Friday and Saturday :shrug:

[stepbill]

:yes:

[Phantom]

Final details to follow in the next 24-48 hours.

Tentative for the Cherokee NC location. The hotel is situated in a great location with restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy and gas stations around it.

Wednesday August 29th and Thursday August 30th, the room rates are $59 plus 13.9% tax = $67.20
Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st, the room rates are $89 plus 13.9% tax = $101.37

The 4 nights combined ---> $296 plus 41.10 tax = $337.10

As stated earlier, final details for both the Colorado and North Carolina events will be posted this weekend

[stepbill]

Talking to the wife now but I am looking at going to both. Thought about going to the Wing Ding in Tennessee but all I would do is spend money on things that I don't need. With going to both F6B locations, I would just ride and drink beer. My lifelong dream coming true. Also spoke with Tony today and I agree with all that he has planned! Sounds like it would be a great 2 weeks. Just glad that I'm retired and would have the time free.

[willtill]

Talking to the wife now but I am looking at going to both. Thought about going to the Wing Ding in Tennessee but all I would do is spend money on things that I don't need. With going to both F6B locations, I would just ride and drink beer. My lifelong dream coming true. Also spoke with Tony today and I agree with all that he has planned! Sounds like it would be a great 2 weeks. Just glad that I'm retired and would have the time free.

..afterwards of course. :shhh:

I remember at the last Rally when Steve enlisted me for a beer run, in the late afternoon when finished riding (gas station next door was the resupply point). He exclaimed “your drunk” whilst I smiled and replied “what?” :icon_mrgreen:

Will be a good time at both Rally’s... I plan to make both of them. Life is short. Really short...



Hey Bill... I’m out of hootch. :shock: how’s yer supply from Pidgeon Ford holding up? :icon_wink:

[stepbill]

Hey Bill... I’m out of hootch. how’s yer supply from Pidgeon Ford holding up? Will, that is long gone. When I went to the Wings Over The Smokies held in Waynesville, I rode back to Pigeon Forge to get my wife 4 more bottles!

[willtill]

Will, that is long gone. When I went to the Wings Over The Smokies held in Waynesville, I rode back to Pigeon Forge to get my wife 4 more bottles!

Sheesh! Wish we could mail order from them... sadly not :icon_doh:

Next time I'm buying in bulk! Dat's some good stuff !!! :yes:

[F6B1911]

..Hey Bill... I’m out of hootch. :shock: how’s yer supply from Pidgeon Ford holding up? :icon_wink:

Just cracked open my last bottle of Blackberry....


http://c4.c4isit.net/f6b/Blackberry.jpg

[willtill]

Just cracked open my last bottle of Blackberry....


http://c4.c4isit.net/f6b/Blackberry.jpg

I'm salivating... :drunk:

:icon_lol:

[F6Pilot]

I'm salivating... :drunk:

:icon_lol:

You should give them a call, they may ship. If not, who knows, I may just make a run...

[Phantom]

We will be posting separate threads in the next couple of days, however for those that want to go ahead and book their Cherokee North Carolina Hotel... here are the details

The hotel is situated in a great location with restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy and gas stations around it.

Microtel Cherokee , call 828-497-7800 ask for Emily
You must mention that you are with the "F6B Riders Group" to receive this group rate.

Wednesday August 29th and Thursday August 30th, the room rates are $59 plus 13.9% tax = $67.20
Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st, the room rates are $89 plus 13.9% tax = $101.37

The 4 nights combined ---> $296 plus 41.10 tax = $337.10

The group rate will be locked until July 1st, after July first you will be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available). It is Labor Day weekend and our Goal is to be heading Home Sunday morning

Colorado details to follow in the next couple of days, we are ironing out a few details .... we may have found a better hotel with a larger parking area for our tent and place for those trailering ... ample parking for pick-up trucks with trailers. This possible new location has great reviews, better price and convenient as well. Ranks in the top 3 hotels in Montrose.

[Elroy]

Thank you for your efforts Tony, and anyone else who may have been involved thus far. It's going to be an exciting rally year in 2018 for sure!

[shortleg0521]

We will be posting separate threads in the next couple of days, however for those that want to go ahead and book their Cherokee North Carolina Hotel... here are the details

The hotel is situated in a great location with restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy and gas stations around it.

Microtel Cherokee , call 828-497-7800 ask for Emily
You must mention that you are with the "F6B Riders Group" to receive this group rate.

Wednesday August 29th and Thursday August 30th, the room rates are $59 plus 13.9% tax = $67.20
Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st, the room rates are $89 plus 13.9% tax = $101.37

The 4 nights combined ---> $296 plus 41.10 tax = $337.10

The group rate will be locked until July 1st, after July first you will be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available). It is Labor Day weekend and our Goal is to be heading Home Sunday morning

Colorado details to follow in the next couple of days, we are ironing out a few details .... we may have found a better hotel with a larger parking area for our tent and place for those trailering ... ample parking for pick-up trucks with trailers. This possible new location has great reviews, better price and convenient as well. Ranks in the top 3 hotels in Montrose.

Please keep us informed, as there are a few of us that are making plans to go out west.
A real Road Trip!

[LA Weld]

Please keep us informed, as there are a few of us that are making plans to go out west.
A real Road Trip!

Yep +1
A real road trip:shhh:
NOLA to Dallas see Brother for dinner
Dallas to Amarillo or farther.
Farther to Montrose

OR
Option 2
640 Miles and just have fun!

[Walcrow]

Yep +1
A real road trip:shhh:
NOLA to Dallas see Brother for dinner
Dallas to Amarillo or farther.
Farther to Montrose

OR
Option 2
640 Miles and just have fun!

LA......

Got a while to plan the Montrose trip but let's all hook up next Aug for the beautiful ride up 287 to Amarillo. Hoping JM from Austin and a few others will gather up here in Dallas for the Montrose gathering. The Angel Fire, Red River, Questa loop would be a nice detour getting up there.

[jmdaniel]

LA......

Got a while to plan the Montrose trip but let's all hook up next Aug for the beautiful ride up 287 to Amarillo. Hoping JM from Austin and a few others will gather up here in Dallas for the Montrose gathering. The Angel Fire, Red River, Questa loop would be a nice detour getting up there.

I'm in, and just call me Jeff...

[choptop]

Thanks for all the hard work guys:yes: ! Hope to make one of them.

[Rickc]

Just scheduled my vacation so I hope to make the trip and meet some of you guys.

[Phantom]

:icon_cool:

In negotiations with a large hotel that has plenty of indoor AIR CONDITIONED gathering space (a banquet room where we can all gather in after our rides).

I have been told that AUGUST is still considered "PEAK season". Rates for a decent hotel are at a premium ($110 - $130).
I have also been told that a Tent in the evening is NOT a good idea ... TOO HOT, The hotel lady has told me that the temperature in the late afternoon can still be between 90 to 100 degrees. (75-85 in the mountains while riding)

I am trying to negotiate rooms for around $80-$90 with a free banquet room.
Location is also convenient to reach ....

GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO :icon_wink::yes:

Great rides to the North, East and South
Several restaurants and conveniences nearby.

Further details to follow.

[coffee_weasle]

can i still attend since i traded my black 2013 F6 for a pearl white 2008 OldWing?

:stirthepot: :lastweek:

[F6B1911]

can i still attend since i traded my black 2013 F6 for a pearl white 2008 OldWing? :stirthepot: :lastweek:

Absolutely, but owners of OldWings have to buy the first round!!

[Phantom]

can i still attend since i traded my black 2013 F6 for a pearl white 2008 OldWing?

:stirthepot: :lastweek:

ONLY if you pay for the coffee "coffee" every morning :icon_razz:


Absolutely, but owners of OldWings have to buy the first round!!
ALL 4 nights .... :alc: :cheers: :tequila: :beer3:

[willtill]

So Tony, looking at the dates in this thread so far... next year is going to be a back to back Rally, correct? First we head to Colorado and then afterwards, we all boogie to Cherokee, N.C.? :shhh:

If so... sounds like a plan man. I'm in :yes:

'riding'

[Phantom]

So Tony, looking at the dates in this thread so far... next year is going to be a back to back Rally, correct? First we head to Colorado and then afterwards, we all boogie to Cherokee, N.C.? :shhh:

If so... sounds like a plan man. I'm in :yes:

'riding'

Will, Yes and Yes.

You have nearly 4 days to make your way into Cherokee
Leaving Grand Junction Sunday 8-26-17 around 9-10am arriving in Cherokee on Wednesday 8-29-17 around 3-5pm

The ride between Grand Junction and Cherokee is approximately 1700 miles, take some detours.:shrug:

I figure that I will Drive/Ride on Sunday until 8-9pm 650-700 miles, spending the night somewhere around SALINA, KS.
Monday morning hitting the road around 8am riding another 700-750 miles and stopping just south of Nashville around 8-9pm (Murfreesboro area). Tuesday morning hitting the road around 9am and taking my good ole time getting into Cherokee through the mountains, arriving in Cherokee Tuesday afternoon and winding down, catch up on some business and maybe visit a masseuse at the Harrahs casino:shhh:. Wednesday morning hitting the Grocery store and the High Octane mountain water stores. Need to re-stock the supplies for the weekend. TOO EARLY to even think about this, my itinerary may change.

[willtill]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss

Well... not like exactly like THAT above... but the same with bikes... I bet a lot of us will marry up from Grand Junction, Co enroute to Cherokee. NC afterwards... this is like almost a whole year to plan for this.

What will most likely happen is impromptu planning as the rally commences.

So excited. :clap2:

[3Chief]

Will, Yes and Yes.

You have nearly 4 days to make your way into Cherokee
Leaving Grand Junction Sunday 8-26-17 around 9-10am arriving in Cherokee on Wednesday 8-29-17 around 3-5pm

The ride between Grand Junction and Cherokee is approximately 1700 miles, take some detours.:shrug:

I figure that I will Drive/Ride on Sunday until 8-9pm 650-700 miles, spending the night somewhere around SALINA, KS.
Monday morning hitting the road around 8am riding another 700-750 miles and stopping just south of Nashville around 8-9pm (Murfreesboro area). Tuesday morning hitting the road around 9am and taking my good ole time getting into Cherokee through the mountains, arriving in Cherokee Tuesday afternoon and winding down, catch up on some business and maybe visit a masseuse at the Harrahs casino:shhh:. Wednesday morning hitting the Grocery store and the High Octane mountain water stores. Need to re-stock the supplies for the weekend. TOO EARLY to even think about this, my itinerary may change.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss

Well... not like exactly like THAT above... but the same with bikes... I bet a lot of us will marry up from Grand Junction, Co enroute to Cherokee. NC afterwards... this is like almost a whole year to plan for this.

What will most likely happen is impromptu planning as the rally commences.

So excited. :clap2:

+1 Phantom's route roughly overlaps with what I roughed out the other day and like Willtil said, if we're all going the same direction...It could turn into an F6B and friends Rally/Tour 2018. :icon_mrgreen:

[coffee_weasle]

ONLY if you pay for the coffee "coffee" every morning :icon_razz:


ALL 4 nights .... :alc: :cheers: :tequila: :beer3:


:lolup:

[coffee_weasle]

Absolutely, but owners of OldWings have to buy the first round!!

:lolup::lolup::lolup:

[Bunny]

i got lost in the shuffle here - so the rally is NOT in Montrose now - where is it being held . . . i've made a hotel reservation in Montrose - should it be cancelled. . . . if it is not in Mpntrose why was it changed. . . . curious Bunny.

[Walcrow]

I also have a room booked in Montrose as I got one when it was posted several weeks ago. I'm keeping mine. If the Rally is held in Grand Junction, it's only 60 short miles from Montrose, and I can most likely get there in less than one hour. No big deal.

[jmdaniel]

Bunny, Walcrow, what is the rate you got in Montrose?

[Walcrow]

I've got all the info at the office. I'll post it later this morning.

[Phantom]

The MONTROSE location is a Old former Motel6

The reviews are NOT good and the rates are too high for such a low quality Hotel. This former Motel 6 was not our first choice from the beginning, but had availability, it was selected by default. Ranks at the bottom of reviews.
The better hotels in the area are much higher and cannot accommodate our group size.

Grand Junction is where we found much BETTER Hotels that can accommodate our group with more amenities.
We strongly suggest that those of you that have booked at Montrose, cancel your reservations. We found a great hotel (still working out the details for our F6B Riders) with much better reviews for about the same rate or slightly less $$$ for just a single queen. All afternoon events will be held in a privately reserved room.

SO just block off the same dates on your calendar and be patient, its still TOO early. We already have local F6B Riders planning our rides departing from Grand Junction. It is a very convenient meeting place just off I-10

[Az Wingrider]

I'm sure Phantom meant just off I-70 not I-10.

[jmdaniel]

The MONTROSE location is a Old former Motel6

The reviews are NOT good and the rates are too high for such a low quality Hotel. This former Motel 6 was not our first choice from the beginning, but had availability, it was selected by default. Ranks at the bottom of reviews.
The better hotels in the area are much higher and cannot accommodate our group size.

Grand Junction is where we found much BETTER Hotels that can accommodate our group with more amenities.
We strongly suggest that those of you that have booked at Montrose, cancel your reservations. We found a great hotel (still working out the details for our F6B Riders) with much better reviews for about the same rate or slightly less $$$ for just a single queen. All afternoon events will be held in a privately reserved room.

SO just block off the same dates on your calendar and be patient, its still TOO early. We already have local F6B Riders planning our rides departing from Grand Junction. It is a very convenient meeting place just off I-10

Cool. I read that other post where you stated you were working on a location that was "Top 3 in Montrose", but it must not have been the same place.

Years ago, when I rode a VTX, I went to the Coloradical, which was put on by the Colorado VTX riders, (Big Larry may have gone to one or two). We stayed at the La Quinta in Lakewood, CO; a western suburb of Denver. Great spot, close to as much riding as one would ever want, and not as far for the Eastern F6B folks as Grand Junction. Just throwing it out there...

[shortleg0521]

Phantom, thanks for the info.
Will be waiting for your post. THANKS FOR THE WORK.

[Phantom]

:icon_mrgreen::yes:

THANK YOU all for your input on this......

The Colorado location is closer to many more great rides then the other locations that we were considering and the average daily temp is around 85 degrees. Several of restaurants to chose from.


WEST of the Mississippi location ....

Super 8 Cortez, Colorado. Call 970-235-2553 ask for Chris

There is a Block of rooms for us under the name "F6B Riders"

Wednesday August 22nd through August 26th, the room rates are $60 plus tax = $65.54

The 4 nights combined ---> $262.16

The group rate will be locked until July 1st 2018, after July first you will be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available).


WillTill's CONVOY ...... from Cortez to Cherokee departs Sunday 8-26 (details to follow)


EAST of the Mississippi location ....

Microtel Cherokee, North Carolina. Call 828-497-7800 ask for Emily

There is a Block of rooms for us under the name "FB Riders" their computer would not take "F6B" :shrug:

Wednesday August 29th and Thursday August 30th, the room rates are $59 plus 13.9% tax = $67.20
Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st, the room rates are $89 plus 13.9% tax = $101.37

The 4 nights combined ---> $296 plus 41.10 tax = $337.10

The group rate will be locked until July 1st, after July first you will also be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available). It is Labor Day weekend and our Goal is to be heading Home Sunday morning

[BIGLRY]

Cool. I read that other post where you stated you were working on a location that was "Top 3 in Montrose", but it must not have been the same place.

Years ago, when I rode a VTX, I went to the Coloradical, which was put on by the Colorado VTX riders, (Big Larry may have gone or one or two). We stayed at the La Quinta in Lakewood, CO; a western suburb of Denver. Great spot, close to as much riding as one would ever want, and not as far for the Eastern F6B folks as Grand Junction. Just throwing it out there...Yep, I was there for the first one on July 4th. Great spot for some fantastic riding with a fine hotel http://www.laquintadenverswlakewood.com/ that did everything to make our stay one of the best, there was a great steak house right next door too. I did my first iron-butt ride with a VTX1800 on that ride to my home from there, 1,224 miles in 23.5 hrs and 100+ deg heat all the way.

[jmdaniel]

Yep, I was there for the first one on July 4th. Great spot for some fantastic riding with a fine hotel http://www.laquintadenverswlakewood.com/ that did everything to make our stay one of the best, there was a great steak house right next door too. I did my first iron-butt ride with a VTX1800 on that ride to my home from there, 1,224 miles in 23.5 hrs and 100+ deg heat all the way.

I did my longest ride from that place, 925 miles to the house here in Austin, took about 14 hours. Folks asked why I didn't ride 75 more miles, and I told them I WAS HOME! :icon_biggrin:

[BIGLRY]

:icon_mrgreen::yes:

THANK YOU all for your input on this......

The Colorado location is closer to many more great rides then the other locations that we were considering and the average daily temp is around 85 degrees. Several of restaurants to chose from.


WEST of the Mississippi location ....

Super 8 Cortez, Colorado. Call 970-235-2553 ask for Chris

There is a Block of rooms for us under the name "F6B Riders"

Wednesday August 22nd through August 26th, the room rates are $60 plus tax = $65.54

The 4 nights combined ---> $262.16

The group rate will be locked until July 1st 2018, after July first you will be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available).


WillTill's CONVOY ...... from Cortez to Cherokee departs Sunday 8-26 (details to follow)



That is even closer to me...I like it. I will be coming from the left coast through LV and up to St George UT where a right turn and a great ride from St George UT. to Cortez CO. for about 350 miles, a ride through some of the most scenic sites in the west.:yes:

[3Chief]

:icon_mrgreen::yes:

THANK YOU all for your input on this......

The Colorado location is closer to many more great rides then the other locations that we were considering and the average daily temp is around 85 degrees. Several of restaurants to chose from.


WEST of the Mississippi location ....

Super 8 Cortez, Colorado. Call 970-235-2553 ask for Chris

There is a Block of rooms for us under the name "F6B Riders"

Wednesday August 22nd through August 26th, the room rates are $60 plus tax = $65.54

The 4 nights combined ---> $262.16

The group rate will be locked until July 1st 2018, after July first you will be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available).


WillTill's CONVOY ...... from Cortez to Cherokee departs Sunday 8-26 (details to follow)


EAST of the Mississippi location ....

Microtel Cherokee, North Carolina. Call 828-497-7800 ask for Emily

There is a Block of rooms for us under the name "FB Riders" their computer would not take "F6B" :shrug:

Wednesday August 29th and Thursday August 30th, the room rates are $59 plus 13.9% tax = $67.20
Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st, the room rates are $89 plus 13.9% tax = $101.37

The 4 nights combined ---> $296 plus 41.10 tax = $337.10

The group rate will be locked until July 1st, after July first you will also be paying much higher rates (if there are rooms available). It is Labor Day weekend and our Goal is to be heading Home Sunday morning

And thank you sir for all the time/effort you put into these events.

[willtill]

So it is not Grand Junction, Colorado? Instead it is Cortez, Colorado?

[Phantom]

So it is not Grand Junction, Colorado? Instead it is Cortez, Colorado?

Correct, was not able to iron out the details and get the prices down enough, that's why I had not posted the hotels that I was in negotiation with. They have a large Annual Peach Festival that weekend in Grand Junction and rooms are at a Premium. A couple of members from that area had mentioned that if we headed South, the temps would be cooler and we would be closer to more possible routes that everyone will enjoy. So we reached out to Hotels in Durango and Cortez. Spoke with 4 managers and .... Super 8 in Cortez is now our BASE camp. Super 8 rooms were remodeled this year (2017) and the front office/ guest area is to be remodeled this winter.

[2wheelsforme]

Great part of the country. Mesa Verde Nat. Park. Million Dollar HI way, Canyons Of The Ancients, Telluride, all close. A little farther North is Gunnison National Forest and Hwy 92. On my bucket list so if I make it I will do it before or during if a ride is going that far north.

[choptop]

Correct, was not able to iron out the details and get the prices down enough, that's why I had not posted the hotels that I was in negotiation with. They have a large Annual Peach Festival that weekend in Grand Junction and rooms are at a Premium. A couple of members from that area had mentioned that if we headed South, the temps would be cooler and we would be closer to more possible routes that everyone will enjoy. So we reached out to Hotels in Durango and Cortez. Spoke with 4 managers and .... Super 8 in Cortez is now our BASE camp. Super 8 rooms were remodeled this year (2017) and the front office/ guest area is to be remodeled this winter.

Thank you Phantom and who ever else for your hard work !!

[3Chief]

Barring being TDY to SD again my intent is to attend both rally's and maybe join Willtill's convoy. If I'm TDY I'll only be able to attend Colorado. As 53Driver puts it, "The Office of Budget and Accounting" has signed off on both plans. :icon_mrgreen:

[shortleg0521]

I will be able to go to both rallies,.God willing!
Looks to be about a 5000 mile ride just to both of them.
Should be able to add a few more miles at the rallies ya, ya, ya !!!!!

[willtill]

I will be able to go to both rallies,.God willing!
Looks to be about a 5000 mile ride just to both of them.
Should be able to add a few more miles at the rallies ya, ya, ya !!!!!

Yep. :yes:

I'm ordering new tires for next year. Cause the current shoe's (including the car tire on the rear) will not be of sufficient tread life for the duration of the Rally's. :shhh:

'riding'

Westward Ho! young man! :icon_mrgreen:

[imported_scottydi]

I will plan to attend both of the rallies, with the unfortunate realization that work could force a change of plans...

Scottydi

[Az Wingrider]

Let the party planning begin. Southern Colorado is my favorite riding area and I am really looking forward to being there. Thanks Phantom for all your work in putting it together.

[choptop]

At this particular point in time, but subject to change :yikes:, I will be attending the West of the Mississippi rally in Cortez Colorado.

[Rickc]

Never been one to ride with a large group but I have scheduled a week off so count me in for the East rally at Cherokee.

[choptop]

Never been one to ride with a large group but I have scheduled a week off so count me in for the East rally at Cherokee.

If the '16 Rally was any indication, a number of different members lead rides so the group is generally not that big or ride your own ride.:yes:

[Phantom]

Never been one to ride with a large group but I have scheduled a week off so count me in for the East rally at Cherokee.


If the '16 Rally was any indication, a number of different members lead rides so the group is generally not that big or ride your own ride.:yes:

There will be groups of 4 , 8, 12, or even bigger.
Normally on Friday, it is a large group ride through one of the top routes, we try to have a large group PHOTO op with all of the f6b's lined up and the beautiful scenery in the background.

Saturday can also be a large group ride, however there might be 2-3 smaller rides heading out. Details will be ironed out closer to the dates once we know the number of attendees. Restaurants that can accommodate 20-40 people at once and fuel stops have to be strategically planned within our routes.

[Willyf6b]

Reservations made for the Cherokee Rally , hope to also do the Colorado Rally and Convoy but a few things would have to happen first before I can commit to that.

[choptop]

Wish I could attend both but can't be away that long and the back would not take it ,so I just booked a room in Cortez .

[jm21ddd15]

Wish I could attend both but can't be away that long and the back would not take it ,so I just booked a room in Cortez .

Sure would like to attend both locations. Just can't get it OK'd in my mind, the thought of making a "bee line" on the interstate from Colorado, to Cherokee. I would be "brain dead", riding that much freeway. So, if I make both, I most likely will take a more southern route, which probably would take me thru Arkansas. Of course, that means more fun, but takes much longer. Guess I have some time to think about it. I will be in Colorado, in July, So Cherokee is a for sure.

[Rickc]

There will be groups of 4 , 8, 12, or even bigger.
Normally on Friday, it is a large group ride through one of the top routes, we try to have a large group PHOTO op with all of the f6b's lined up and the beautiful scenery in the background.

Saturday can also be a large group ride, however there might be 2-3 smaller rides heading out. Details will be ironed out closer to the dates once we know the number of attendees. Restaurants that can accommodate 20-40 people at once and fuel stops have to be strategically planned within our routes.

This will be my first Rally and really looking forward to it. Sounds like a lot of pre planning Thanks for all your efforts.

[Az Wingrider]

I just made my reservations for Cortez. This is one my favorite riding areas and I am very much looking forward to the rally. Thank you Phantom for all the work you put into making this happen.

See everyone in August
Az Wingrider

[f6bcarider]

f6bcarider just booked his room for Cortez +1 that makes two lol looking forward to seeing everyone there in august

[Ixol Phaane]

Oh yeah, all you Cats n Kittens... I think we’re gonna have a great summer!

I’ve got my bookings for both rallies, and got the machine at work gearing up to get the time off. I am so looking forward to riding Colorado. That’ll be a first for me. And it sounds like we’ve got several members who are pretty well familiar with the area and the better rides. I think Cortez is gonna shape up to be a successful rally. I’m excited to have an opportunity to meet and ride with our brothers and sisters from the west side and puting faces to Forum names. WOOT!

Also looking forward to participating in Willtill’s Convoy to Cherokee. That should be fun and interesting. :icon_biggrin:

So, meanwhile, everyone ride safe and have a great year.

Phantom, thanks for your time and energy. You and AZ WingRider... let me know how I can help as the Rally dates get closer.

So psyched! :icon_biggrin:

[broncsrule21]

Our vacation roster for next year should be finalized by the end of the month....barring any complications there... hope to make it to Cortez.

[Outcast]

Booked my room.

I'm ready to go.

I may add CORTEZ later. I have to workout some logistics.

See you in Cherokee for sure.

Outcast...I'm out.

:yes:

[F6Bster]

I plan to be in Cortez to do some hanging out and riding. Will arrive Wed afternoon but will need to leave on Saturday, so will be able to join in on rides on Thursday and Friday.

I like staying at Hampton Inns, but This great rate at the Super 8 is too good to pass up. Thanks Phantom!

[Ewreck]

Will be in Cortez.

[CNC Nut]

Reservation made at Super 8 Cortez. :icon_biggrin:

[jm21ddd15]

Reservations made for Cherokee. :clap2:

[xgringo]

Who the heck ever heard of Cortez, Colorado? I'm in, reservation made for Cortez. Thanks a million Phantom and gang!!

Enjoy!!
Tom

[shortleg0521]

I hope to do this ride with Will .
I am going to be in my 70s and will need the strength of the young bloods to keep
me in the saddle.
Have been riding since 1965 and I feel this ride will be a good topper..

[shortleg0521]

Who the heck ever heard of Cortez, Colorado? I'm in, reservation made for Cortez. Thanks a million Phantom and gang!!

Enjoy!!
Tom
You may not of heard of it , but come on you must have seen all of Jersey that you want to.

[willtill]

I hope to do this ride with Will .
I am going to be in my 70s and will need the strength of the young bloods to keep
me in the saddle.
Have been riding since 1965 and I feel this ride will be a good topper..

You will do this ride with me. You're a beast in the seat. You set the example for the young bloods to follow.

:yes:

for some of the the rest who've not done a long ride... it's prudent to:

1. Pop a couple of Advil's or Ibuprofen's each day at the start of each leg.
2. Stay hydrated.

A 600-700 mile ride in one day can be done by anyone if they push it. Waking up the next morning and knowing that you are not even half way will test (some) of your mettle; if you have not done this type of riding. Throw in a little bad weather and... :shock:

Light at the end of the tunnel... that's where we are riding to. Colorado is beautiful. I miss the West (grew up in Scottsdale/Phoenix) back in the day... will be good to see the other half of the country again :icon_cool:

[choptop]

I will turn 67 on my way back from Cortez, I've been doing it ass backwards, I wait till I am sore, never thought about being pain
pre-emptive and taking the drugs before hand.:icon_doh:

[xgringo]

You may not of heard of it , but come on you must have seen all of Jersey that you want to.

New Jersey is a place that you are from, not a place that you go to.

Enjoy!!
Tom

[Phantom]

New Jersey is a place that you are from, not a place that you go to.

Enjoy!!
Tom

:wrong::clap2::icon_laugh::nutkick:

[Elroy]

I will turn 67 on my way back from Cortez, I've been doing it ass backwards, I wait till I am sore, never thought about being pain
pre-emptive and taking the drugs before hand.:icon_doh:

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure :yes:

[2wheelsforme]

Myself and several more I know use Aleve with good results. Has Naproxen in it, the same stuff in prescription anti inflammatory. 3 or 4 before a ride and good for 12 hours. I get sore more now that I'm getting so frickin old.

[shortleg0521]

Will nailed it, always in the AM just before leaving and after there is
something on your stomach.
I take 2 A leave and 2 tramadol for Arthritis.
I travel 5 hundred or so miles a day so will need a few days to get to
Cortez!,

[choptop]

1,400 miles for me, generally do 400 a day, will do the drugs :yikes: ,before I get on the bike and stretch it out to 500 or so to be able to do it in 2 nights.

[stepbill]

Once arrived in Colorado, all pain problems are solved with a stop at the local recreational store :clap2: .

[lloydmoore1]

Myself and my brother Bill will be attending Cherokee. Bill will be riding the slow white F6B and I will be on the fast Blue Beast.

[Rickc]

I"LL be at the Cherokee rally and my Harley riding brother in law will be with me. He was a bit worried about how he would be treated at a F6B rally but I told him "you meet the nicest people on a Honda".

[F6B1911]

I"LL be at the Cherokee rally and my Harley riding brother in law will be with me. He was a bit worried about how he would be treated at a F6B rally but I told him "you meet the nicest people on a Honda".

No need for him to worry, I'll bring some extra rags to clean up the oil spots.

[Rickc]

No need for him to worry, I'll bring some extra rags to clean up the oil spots.

That's a good one. I like it.

[lloydmoore1]

Updated :biggthumpup:

hey I'm in the wrong update..ha..put me back down in Cherokee...
Thanks Phantom for all the planning

[Phantom]

hey I'm in the wrong update..ha..put me back down in Cherokee...
Thanks Phantom for all the planning

Sorry about that :icon_doh: fixed

[Bighutch14]

Updated :biggthumpup:

We will be doing Cherokee and Cortez is doubtful.

[Philbert40]

Thanks Phantom! All your hard work in planning is much appreciated. Can't wait for August to get here. See you all in Cortez!:clap2:

[stepbill]

Got my kitchen pass and will make my reservations tomorrow. Will be doing both Cortez and Cherokee. May have to make a run to Pigeon Forge while in Cherokee to replenish my wife's moonshine. :clap2:

[crossbowme]

Right now I'm planning on Cherokee,

[yabiah]

Reservations have been made;
Please add me to the Cortez, Colorado list.

[F6Bster]

The forums have been pretty quiet during Thanksgiving week. Now it’s time to start thinking about your trips to Cherokee and/or Cortez and the “Christmas Gifts” that you “need” for these and other trips.

I’m going to Bluetooth, which will also let me get my long overdue new helmet. I think a new windshield is on my list also.

[choptop]

hoping to get a Traxxion suspension before Colorado.:yes:

[crossbowme]

hoping to get a Traxxion suspension before Colorado.:yes:

X2 Just got mine - can't wait to use it on the road.

[barender]

'riding'

Cortez, Colorado 31 Attendees so far

2wheelsforme
3Chief
Az Wingrider
BIGLRY
Blackmetoc
Bunny
Choptop
CNC Nut
Colorado
Dirtstiff's F6B
F6bcarider (2)
F6Bster
Gordon
Hoff
Ixol Phaane
LA Weld
Motornerd
Pdxstriper
Phantom
Philbert40
RickW
Scottydi
Shortleg0521
Slowpoke
Stepbill
Stroguy
Walcrow
Willtill
Xgringo
Yabiah


Willtill's CONVOY >>>

3Chief
Ixol Phaane
Phantom
Scottydi
Shortleg0521
Stepbill
Willtill



Cherokee, North Carolina 23 Attendees so far

3Chief
Bighutch14
Blk6bgg6
Crossbowme
Cueman
Heatnbeat
Holliwood
Ixol Phaane
JetFighter
Jimmytee
Jm21ddd15
lloydmoore1(2)
Outcast
Phantom
Rickc (2)
RuneRider66
Scottydi
Shortleg0521
Stepbill
Willtill
WillyF6B
Add me to the list for Cherokee.
Barender

[shortleg0521]

I will be hitting both of our get togethers, on of the advantages to being retired.
Have been to Colorado several times, but find that the mountains always show
you something new even if you have been there before. All you have to change
is the weather.
Now here is something the novice flat lander must learn. Don,t pack for just the season
that you started the ride in.
The temperature can change and change FAST!.
Rain gear, cold weather gear a must even in summer.
I think the brothers here will chime in and add to this.

[choptop]

I remember my 1st year in Sturgis, who would have thunk it could have gotten that cold at night in August or...

[Elroy]

For Cortez, CO, will the first day of the rally be 8/22, or is that when people are arriving?

[choptop]

My understanding is that it is the 1st day and the day that people will start showing up at least that is how it worked out for the 2016 rally I attended.

[Elroy]

My understanding is that it is the 1st day and the day that people will start showing up at least that is how it worked out for the 2016 rally I attended.

OK, so the things I asked are one in the same then hahah. I think you answered my question Chop, thanks. So arriving in town anytime on the 22nd we will not miss out on any of the festivities/rides then?

[Ixol Phaane]

For Cortez, CO, will the first day of the rally be 8/22, or is that when people are arriving?

Yes! 😉

That would be the first day of the rally... the typical first day of arrival and first gathering and mixing night at the motel. No group rides taking place, yet. Those rides will happen on Thu, Fri and Sat. You won’t miss anything if you arrive on 8/22.

See ya there!

[Talldude]

'cmpfyr':chatchairs:

Those of you that are planning to attend ...

Please make your reservation AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, if your plans change between now and the Rally... you can always cancel your reservations a few weeks or days before the event.

Use THIS post to indicate which event you plan on attending, this will allow us to plan for the number of attendees.

Once I have updated the list I will move the posts over to the original thread ---> http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?11370-2018-Rally-Location-gt-POLL

THANK YOU everyone for your help on this, it is a team effort and I do appreciate all of you that have volunteered to help .notworthy.


add me to the cortez one please. Talldude