RE: North American GTS Rally in 2001
Banff would be a great venue but unfortunately only the die-hards from Carolinas/Florida and east coast would even consider going. IMO something reasonably central would get the biggest turn-out and make it more successful. Seeing as all you Canadians live near the US border it wouldn't be too far for you either. What do you easterners think? Joe. -Original Message- From: Douglass McIntosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2000 10:48 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: GTS Rally in 2001 Looking at a map of the US, it IS hard to find somewhere to meet. As Joe pointed out, the real heart of the US if a big, big field. Not much fun riding around. As far as I can tell, I think Colorado would be a good bet. Ok, so the East coasters would have further to go than the West Coasters, but does anyone else have any ideas? Believe me, I think meeting at Deal's Gap would be fabulous, but then that's WAY east. Or, let's just hit the pavement and Ride to Glacier National Park in Montana or maybe Banff National Park in Alberta. Anyone ever been to Jasper? Rode through there last year - unbelievably gorgeous country. If we meet in Canada, then probably all of us would have a healthy ride. About 5,000 miles roundtrip, myself. But, please, not around Easter. Doug McIntosh 1993 Yamaha GTS 1000A 1985 Honda Magna V65 "Bonecrusher" Austin, Texas, USA Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: North American GTS Rally in 2001
My choice would be early to mid June before the vacationers hit the road. That would necessitate something a bit more southern. New Mexico or Colorado at somewhat lower elevations would still be fine. Or forget the bikes and we just meet in Hawaii. Jay
Re: North American GTS Rally in 2001
In a message dated 7/31/00 12:56:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What do you easterners think? Keep it within 2000 miles or so from Washington, D.C. and I'll make the ride. Fred Grefe
Re: North American GTS Rally in 2001
Check the map; Southern California's not much closer. I'll be in Yellowstone briefly on business in September (Yeah, I know, great job.), but I don't like the idea of a National Park venue. For almost all of us, the big ride is on the way there. Once we get there a rest and socializing day may be more in order. That's why I wouldn't mind Las Vegas or something where spouses might be happy while we talk bikes. (And there's some decent riding not far from there, too.) I'm for avoiding the main tourist attractions on any ride. I'm happy flying to them. Jay In a message dated 7/31/00 11:09:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sounds like us East Coasters are looking at a 1500 mile one way trip !
LD GTSers (was RE: North American GTS Rally in 2001)
On Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Michael Weaver wrote: The farther the better. Hold it in Alaska. Give me a reason for a 10,000 mile trip. Uh, sounds like it's time for me to introduce you to Roger Van Santen. You guys could ride down to Tierra del Fuego for lunch some day. Phil
