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Hi y'all.  I just got off the phone with Carolina, the owner of Los Amigos Restaurant, just opened inside the Round Barn Lodge.  This is their third restaurant in the area and yes, it is a Mexican restaurant.  Since there are few in the group that cannot or will not eat Mexican food, this will probably not be a spot we use for a group dinner and they open at 10:00am which is too late for breakfast.  However, I can arrange to have a selection of "grab and go" items available for us for some pre-ride sustenance.  Carolina is very interested in helping us with something like that.  She even offered to open early for regular breakfast meals, but I don't think that is necessary nor particularly affordable.  Those that want a full breakfast will be able to venture a little south on US14 to Anita's Cafe which opens at 7:00am.  

Some of you have indicated that you could bring your own breakfast snacks, and that is wonderful, but I'd like to at least have Carolina put together some options that might make that unnecessary.   To that end, here's a survey with some common breakfast items that could be available.  Pick the ones that you would actually eat/drink and we'll see where this leads us.   If I missed an item that's would be important to you, please comment on that.]]>
Hi y'all.  I just got off the phone with Carolina, the owner of Los Amigos Restaurant, just opened inside the Round Barn Lodge.  This is their third restaurant in the area and yes, it is a Mexican restaurant.  Since there are few in the group that cannot or will not eat Mexican food, this will probably not be a spot we use for a group dinner and they open at 10:00am which is too late for breakfast.  However, I can arrange to have a selection of "grab and go" items available for us for some pre-ride sustenance.  Carolina is very interested in helping us with something like that.  She even offered to open early for regular breakfast meals, but I don't think that is necessary nor particularly affordable.  Those that want a full breakfast will be able to venture a little south on US14 to Anita's Cafe which opens at 7:00am.  

Some of you have indicated that you could bring your own breakfast snacks, and that is wonderful, but I'd like to at least have Carolina put together some options that might make that unnecessary.   To that end, here's a survey with some common breakfast items that could be available.  Pick the ones that you would actually eat/drink and we'll see where this leads us.   If I missed an item that's would be important to you, please comment on that.]]> <![CDATA[2019 West Coast Rally Plans (Recreation)]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14619 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:08:10 +0000 rdprdp01]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14619 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-11-2019 05:23 PM

Location: Black Canyon Motel, Montrose, CO
Dates: June 18-22 with official rides Wednesday through Friday, check-in Tuesday night, check-out Saturday morning

From this central location we can hit 3 of the top 4 routes in Colorado

Route 1: San Juan Mountain Skyway

Route 2: Grand Mesa - Colorado State Route 65 and Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Road - CO 141

Route 3: Black Canyon Run, Montrose to Gunnison, Highway 50, and Gunnison to Crested Butte

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 02-11-2019 06:39 PM

Sorry I'm going to miss this one. Dates conflict with my annual fly/camping trip with my airplane buddies.

Too bad as Montrose is actually a pretty short ride from here (compared to previous years).

The back roads on the western slope are some of the best, particularly that run from Durango to Ouray on 550 (watch out for the deer. That's where they got me!).

The weather should be excellent in mid June (and too early for forest fires). I feel bad that I'm not going to be there. Sad

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 02-11-2019 10:56 PM

Yikes, you'll only be five hours from me (great routes by the way) but I'll be attending my niece's wedding in Vail that weekend. Otherwise, heck yes, I'd be there!

May I suggest an alternative to Route #3. Except for the stretch between Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservour, which is not to be missed, Route #3 really isn't that great. Instead, consider a loop to include the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (CO 149) -- Montrose to Blue Mesa Reservoir to Lake City to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Durango to Montrose. A nice long day in the saddle and absolutely stunning, especially as you follow the headwaters of the Rio Grande from 10,889' Spring Creek Pass down to Creede and South Fork. There's only one opportunity for gas between Montrose and Lake City (in Cimarron), so plan accordingly,

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 02-12-2019 01:34 AM

Heck, I think I could make that. Beer

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Jonz - 02-12-2019 06:55 PM

Kenny this looks great! Thanks!
I think I can rally again this year, but I have to wait a bit before I can say YES. The timing and location are almost perfect, if I can convince Lesli to come then it's for sure a Yes.
Jon Z

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-12-2019 07:47 PM

(02-11-2019 10:56 PM)LongRanger Wrote:  May I suggest an alternative to Route #3. Except for the stretch between Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservour, which is not to be missed, Route #3 really isn't that great. Instead, consider a loop to include the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (CO 149) -- Montrose to Blue Mesa Reservoir to Lake City to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Durango to Montrose. A nice long day in the saddle and absolutely stunning, especially as you follow the headwaters of the Rio Grande from 10,889' Spring Creek Pass down to Creede and South Fork. There's only one opportunity for gas between Montrose and Lake City (in Cimarron), so plan accordingly,

Looks like a good ride and a long day. My main goal was to include Crawford to Blue Mesa Reservoir. As long as the group is ok with a long ride.İmage

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - egleaves - 02-13-2019 11:20 AM

Bravo, Kenny, for the planning you put into this.

I want to say I can be there, but I'll need to look at some things first. Just getting there will take me two days of riding.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-13-2019 11:30 AM

(02-12-2019 06:55 PM)Jonz Wrote:  Kenny this looks great! Thanks!
I think I can rally again this year, but I have to wait a bit before I can say YES. The timing and location are almost perfect, if I can convince Lesli to come then it's for sure a Yes.
Jon Z

And if we get a group from Seattle/Portland wanting to trailer out, I have a 1 ton extended cab truck and 20 foot flatbed.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 02-13-2019 12:51 PM

Kenny, that's a great route. For those unfamiliar with the area, the route crosses the Continental Divide in two locations and climbs mountain passes totalling 73,600 vertical feet (Slumgullion Pass 11,530', Spring Creek Pass 10,889', Wolf Creek Pass 10,857', Yellow Jacket Pass 7,785', Molas Divide 10,910', Coal Bank Pass 10,640' and Red Mountain Pass 11,018'.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - tnelson99 - 02-13-2019 03:00 PM

Maybe next year. Driving 1200 miles east from Oregon to Colorado is the wrong direction for this cowboy.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-14-2019 03:55 PM

(02-11-2019 10:56 PM)LongRanger Wrote:  Yikes, you'll only be five hours from me (great routes by the way) but I'll be attending my niece's wedding in Vail that weekend. Otherwise, heck yes, I'd be there!

May I suggest an alternative to Route #3. Except for the stretch between Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservour, which is not to be missed, Route #3 really isn't that great. Instead, consider a loop to include the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (CO 149) -- Montrose to Blue Mesa Reservoir to Lake City to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Durango to Montrose. A nice long day in the saddle and absolutely stunning, especially as you follow the headwaters of the Rio Grande from 10,889' Spring Creek Pass down to Creede and South Fork. There's only one opportunity for gas between Montrose and Lake City (in Cimarron), so plan accordingly,

LongRanger, the offical rally rides will be Wed-Fri if you can break away for a day or two you are welcome to join for part of the time.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Roper - 02-17-2019 09:45 PM

I'd really like to go. The dates look good and Montrose is only 5 hours from where I live it UT.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Roper - 03-09-2019 07:07 PM

Okay. I plan to meet Django in Moab and ride together to Montrose. When do we need to book rooms?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 03-11-2019 08:24 PM

(03-09-2019 07:07 PM)Roper Wrote:  Okay. I plan to meet Django in Moab and ride together to Montrose. When do we need to book rooms?

I would book as soon as you feel comfortable. I did not expect a big enough crowd to reserve a block of rooms this time. Current pricing is hovering around $95-105 per night.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 03-12-2019 07:01 AM

Would it make sense to book a double room to reduce costs?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 03-12-2019 12:49 PM

(03-12-2019 07:01 AM)Django Wrote:  Would it make sense to book a double room to reduce costs?

If you have someone that wants to split a room with you, that can be done. You just have to ask for a volunteer.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 03-19-2019 04:49 AM

Well, a room with 2 queen beds in the Black Canyon Motel would be around USD 420 for 4 nights (Tuesday June 18 until Sat June 22), as I just looked up at their homepage http://blackcanyonmotel.com/

Would somebody volunteer to share that room with me? I only snore when I'm really drunk. Smile

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Frulk - 03-23-2019 02:15 PM

Why do I envision the Canadian Contingent of our membership arriving like this at the West Coast Rally in Montrose Colorado? It probably is a pretty accurate representation of us Americans, considering most will arrive first.

That's Ferret looking out of the window at Lord Popgun marching his boys in..... their bikes are being trailered and will be along shortly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1awwAgU_t8

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Lord Popgun - 03-23-2019 02:36 PM

Man, the Canadians made us look bad in that, huh?

RE: Tentative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Frulk - 03-23-2019 02:40 PM

And frequently in sports that include ice as a playing surface.

Regardless, the movie is probably closer to the truth than many of us would like to admit...We were both on the same team so it worked out....

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Cormanus - 03-23-2019 03:06 PM

It must have been because the Canadians were pretending to be Scotsmen.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Lord Popgun - 03-23-2019 03:13 PM

Well Cellar Master, better make sure there is scotch laid in.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 03-23-2019 04:06 PM

Scots, Irish, Brits, ... heck, Canadians flew the Union Jack until 1965. I suppose the Quebec French weren't unhappy to see it gone. Nevertheless, the Union Jack is still a part of many provincial flags.

Scotch, rye whiskey, yeah, bring it out. Beer

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Perry - 03-27-2019 07:11 PM

I'm not going to be able to make this ride, but my son and I did some of those roads when we did a loop around the west on my VTX a few years ago - absolutely beautiful! Have fun!

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 05-06-2019 08:53 AM

(02-11-2019 05:23 PM)kennyw Wrote:  Location: Black Canyon Motel, Montrose, CO
Dates: June 18-22 with official rides Wednesday through Friday, check-in Tuesday night, check-out Saturday morning

From this central location we can hit 3 of the top 4 routes in Colorado

Route 1: San Juan Mountain Skyway

Route 2: Grand Mesa - Colorado State Route 65 and Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Road - CO 141

Route 3: Black Canyon Run, Montrose to Gunnison, Highway 50, and Gunnison to Crested Butte

What kind of gear would you wear at those routes end of June? What temperature range would to be expected?

Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 05-08-2019 07:38 AM

This time of year, it can be chilly in the morning and on top of the mountain pass and hot during the day. I would pack gear that covers 40-90*F plus rain gear. The key is layers.

Last time I rode through Colorado mountains in June, I was caught in a storm but couldn't find my waterproof liner for my riding pants. Once I was soaked, I was miserable. Once I got out of the mountain pass, the sun was out and I was able to dry out and warm up.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 05-08-2019 07:17 PM

Nothing worse than a soaking wet and tight riding crotch.

Wrong.

A soaking wet and tight riding crotch in a leaky set of rain pants mounted on a tic tac in cool/cold climate.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - cessnet - 05-10-2019 08:33 AM

So we are about one month out! Is this firming up now? Looking to ride up from phx if anybody is so cal or AZ?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 05-10-2019 08:57 AM

Tuesday June, 18 I plan to meet up with Roper and maybe kennyw in Moab at the Moab Diner, right on Main St. (US 191) for lunch.

From there we want to ride to Montrose.

However, no room booked so far. Has anybody else booked a room already?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - cessnet - 05-10-2019 09:27 AM

Beer I’m contemplating meeting you guys in Durango for a leg, but not all three days from Montrose... will camp and ride around outta and Telluride since I’ve driven all those routes and can’t take too much time for a whole week of cb comradeship

Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 05-13-2019 05:48 PM

Come on up, I can PM you my number to coordinate.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 05-20-2019 06:31 PM

With Django managing to make it all the way from Germany, I feel I've got to at least consider the logistics. Might there be anyone from the San Francisco Bay Area interested in making this trip?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 05-21-2019 01:58 AM

Thumbs Up

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-01-2019 10:31 AM

(05-21-2019 01:58 AM)Django Wrote:  Thumbs Up

Any chance you want to ride up North from Los Angeles and ride through Yosemite on the way to Colorado?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-01-2019 03:19 PM

I guess I'll be in Yosemite at Saturday, June 8th already, then taking highway 120 (if open) to go down to Lone Pine, not to Colorado. I want to go to Death Valley, Route 66, Grand Canyon and Utah before the West Coast Rally.

On Tuesday, June 18, I meet Roper for lunch in Moab and then heading to Montrose. May be, you want to join there?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-10-2019 11:04 AM

One week away...

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-12-2019 04:22 PM

(06-10-2019 11:04 AM)kennyw Wrote:  One week away...

Hi Kenny:

I've not yet decided if I have enough time to ride out to Colorado rather than drive with the bike in tow, (I'm pretty sure I can go much further in a day driving). Can you tell me whether we'll be taking "Route 3" on the 19th? If so, I can keep west from Hotchkiss and should be able to make Green River before dark, which gets me close enough to make it home by Sunday night.

Thanks,
Glenn

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-13-2019 07:29 AM

I was thinking the optional route 3 from post #6, but none of the routes are set in stone for any given day. In the past, the group has always met for breakfast and decided on the days route.

I will be trailering out myself, with my anniversary on Saturday and funds a little tight this year I decided to find ways to make it a working vacation and haul vehicles each way to pay for the trip.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-13-2019 10:50 AM

(06-13-2019 07:29 AM)kennyw Wrote:  I was thinking the optional route 3 from post #6, but none of the routes are set in stone for any given day. In the past, the group has always met for breakfast and decided on the days route.

I will be trailering out myself, with my anniversary on Saturday and funds a little tight this year I decided to find ways to make it a working vacation and haul vehicles each way to pay for the trip.

Thanks for that update. Watching the national weather this morning I think it might be best to trailer out regardless. See you Wednesday morning!

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - bikesnboats - 06-14-2019 10:12 AM

(05-10-2019 08:57 AM)Django Wrote:  Tuesday June, 18 I plan to meet up with Roper and maybe kennyw in Moab at the Moab Diner, right on Main St. (US 191) for lunch.

From there we want to ride to Montrose.

However, no room booked so far. Has anybody else booked a room already?

I hope to join the Moab “Lunch Bunch” on Tuesday, departing Roseburg Oregon at daybreak on Sunday on the ‘14 DLX. The Moab Diner is rumored to have the best Hatch Chili Sauce north of Santa Fe. With these pass elevations I should have thought of oxygen for both bike and riderDodgy

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Haystack - 06-15-2019 10:30 AM

I'll be arriving at the Canyonlands Motel Tuesday evening (late efternoon) on the 18th.

Looking forward to another great West Coast CB1100 Rally adventure!

Haystack

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-17-2019 11:11 AM

Met up with Frulk and Django yesterday. Looking forward to meeting more of you tomorrow in Moab.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-17-2019 12:22 PM

(06-13-2019 07:29 AM)kennyw Wrote:  I was thinking the optional route 3 from post #6, but none of the routes are set in stone for any given day. In the past, the group has always met for breakfast and decided on the days route.

I'm getting a later start than expected and probably will not make it into Montrose until late Tuesday night. Where is the "group" planning to meet for breakfast and at what time?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-17-2019 10:26 PM

If anyone is planning on meeting Django and I for lunch in Moab on Tue., we'll be at the Moab Diner at noon. Departing for Montrose immediately after.

We're taking LR's route to Montrose, so it looks like we should get there around 6:00 PM.

See you there!

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-18-2019 05:29 AM

I am 2.5 hours east of Montrose and will look for a good breakfast spot when I get there.

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-18-2019 09:39 AM

There is a coffee shop 2 minutes from the motel that looks good for breakfast.

Light House Coffee Shoppe & Eatery
1047 N 1st St, Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-4424
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pozjSuCXYCDUCgGx7
Looks like I'm the first person to arrive rather than the last for a change. İmage

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - bikesnboats - 06-18-2019 10:52 AM

At the Moab Diner! Looking forward to meeting the crew!

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-18-2019 07:52 PM

5 bikes so far, 3 red CBs, 2013, 2014 and 2017.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-18-2019 09:18 PM

(06-18-2019 07:52 PM)kennyw Wrote:  5 bikes so far, 3 red CBs, 2013, 2014 and 2017.

There’s also a black 2014 down the street at the Days Inn. What time at the coffee shop?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-18-2019 10:17 PM

Hey, the first black CB ever to attend a western rally! Good going, Glenn!

Kenny told me we're meeting at 7:00 AM at the coffee shop.

Arrived a little late and a little damp tonight with Django and bikesnboats, but still in time for dinner with Kenny and Haystack. Fun was had by all. Can't wait to hit the road again tomorrow.

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-19-2019 06:29 AM

Ok, it's 7:30 and nobody is at the coffee shop,but me. What am I missing?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - EmptySea - 06-19-2019 09:02 AM

LOL... I've been watching Django's trip with great interest. It seems to me that his riding days start much later than mine would, especially given the midday temperatures of the areas through which he's ridden. It's possible, though, that I'm not reading his Spotwalla data correctly.

Have a cup of coffee, Flynrider and remember that some of us are in a 9x9 cubical right now.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 06-19-2019 09:23 AM

(06-19-2019 09:02 AM)EmptySea Wrote:  LOL... I've been watching Django's trip with great interest. It seems to me that his riding days start much later than mine would, especially given the midday temperatures of the areas through which he's ridden. It's possible, though, that I'm not reading his Spotwalla data correctly.

Have a cup of coffee, Flynrider and remember that some of us are in a 9x9 cubical right now.

Sadly, that is a generous sized cubicle. Wink

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-19-2019 11:46 AM

I'm enjoying a club sandwich in Gunnison, en route to the Black Canyon Motel in Montrose this afternoon. Looking forward to meeting everyone this evening. Gotta head back tomorrow.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - EmptySea - 06-19-2019 12:42 PM

I love Gunnison and the Black Canyon. If you're hiking around there and find a hat from the Gorge Fly Shop in Hood River, OR it's mine. It blew off my head and into the canyon in 2004. Loved that hat.

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-19-2019 01:57 PM

Good day of riding today, we are currently in Grand Junction for lunch. İmageİmageİmageİmage

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-19-2019 02:17 PM

Awesome. It looks like you're riding the loop in a clockwise direction. If so, instead of taking US50 to Delta / CO92, consider taking I-70 eastbound and exiting at CO 65. Follow CO 65 over Grand Mesa. It meets up with CO92 and you can then resume your route east to Hotchkiss / Crawford / Black Canyon / US 50 westbound.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - The ferret - 06-19-2019 04:59 PM

Awesome guys!

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - EmptySea - 06-19-2019 07:14 PM

very cool... where'd you have lunch? One of my very best friends lives in GJ and she will want to know.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 06-19-2019 07:17 PM

Those are really swell photos guys ... and even some of you took the helmet off! Wow - sweet.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-19-2019 10:34 PM

(06-19-2019 07:14 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  very cool... where'd you have lunch? One of my very best friends lives in GJ and she will want to know.

The Dragon Treasure. Chinese food. It was pretty good.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-20-2019 03:40 PM

I enjoyed meeting you guys in Montrose! Thanks for letting me crash the party (not literally).

Departed Montrose at 8:30 this morning and pulled into the driveway at 3:00 this afternoon. My return route was 327 miles (US 50 east over Cerro Summit and Blue Mesa Summit, then over the dam and north on CO 92 along the Black Canyon to Paonia, then up and over McClure Pass (CO 133) to Carbondale for gas and lunch (not "lunch and gas"). Then, up Glenwood Canyon to Vail, where the heavens opened and had no mercy. Cold, heavy rain all the way over Vail Pass until the other side of the tunnel, about 35 miles. Fortunately, it wasn't raining in the tunnel, and no traffic. I was still chilled when I got home but that was a great 24 hour, 600-mile round trip!

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-20-2019 06:31 PM

Another good day, the pictures don't due justice to the scenery... then again we wouldn't get anywhere if we stopped to get pictures of everything. İmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmage
I guess I skipped a few pictures from yesterday as well. İmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmage

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - The ferret - 06-20-2019 07:07 PM

Good night that 3 rd pic down is outstanding. What an unusual and beautiful part of our country.

Hope no one was in that car.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Ben70 - 06-20-2019 07:15 PM

Great pics! the one at the bottom looks like "The Magnificent Six"

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-20-2019 08:58 PM

Very cool, I'm glad you took Lizard Head. That's one of many of my favorite routes!

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Haystack - 06-20-2019 09:13 PM

(06-20-2019 07:49 PM)Flynrider Wrote:  After looking through my phone, I see that most of my pics resemble Kenny's. I wonder why that is? Big Grin Big Grin

Note to Django: It was an honor to ride with you as your riding skills are exemplary and also a pleasure to speak with you as your command of the English language is superb! Perhaps we'll meet again in the future.

Arrived back home in Nebraska after a 650-mile day. 93,920 miles on the CB now.

Joel (Haystack)

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-21-2019 08:58 PM

Another great day in the mountains! Thank you all West Coast Rally members for the camaraderie and showing me around. That was great to ride with you. Thanks to Kenny for the organization!

My pictures of today:

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Tomorrow I head East, probably Denver, then the plains...

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-20-2019 07:49 PM

After looking through my phone, I see that most of my pics resemble Kenny's. I wonder why that is? Big Grin Big Grin

I did get a shot of Haystack's bike near the end of a long day's ride. Was he rebelling against authority, or just too tired to notice the sign? Big Grin

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I departed Montrose about 9:30 this morning, heading south on US550 towards Ridgway. I got to enjoy this view for many miles.

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Then I headed south for Cortez on CO145, crossing the mountains at Lizard Head Pass (10,222 ft.). It was plenty chilly at that altitude, but well worth bundling up for the awesome ride.

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RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-20-2019 08:58 PM

Very cool, I'm glad you took Lizard Head. That's one of many of my favorite routes!

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Haystack - 06-20-2019 09:13 PM

You caught me in the act of rebellion!

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I departed Montrose about 9:30 this morning, heading south on US550 towards Ridgway. I got to enjoy this view for many miles.

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Then I headed south for Cortez on CO145, crossing the mountains at Lizard Head Pass (10,222 ft.). It was plenty chilly at that altitude, but well worth bundling up for the awesome ride.

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What a wonderful West Coast Rally experience!

Thanks, Kenny for a great location and perfect riding routes!

Note to Django: It was an honor to ride with you as your riding skills are exemplary and also a pleasure to speak with you as your command of the English language is superb! Perhaps we'll meet again in the future.

Arrived back home in Nebraska after a 650-mile day. 93,920 miles on the CB now.

Joel (Haystack)

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-20-2019 09:37 PM

Had a lot of fun with that gang so far.Pictures of today:

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RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Cormanus - 06-21-2019 05:12 PM

Great photos, kennyw. Thanks.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - The ferret - 06-21-2019 07:31 PM

Great pics kenny and great history lesson LR

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-21-2019 08:58 PM

Another great day in the mountains! Thank you all West Coast Rally members for the camaraderie and showing me around. That was great to ride with you. Thanks to Kenny for the organization!

My pictures of today:

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019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-21-2019 09:10 PM

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - pdedse - 06-21-2019 09:49 PM

You have got to be kidding me...this shot is just ridiculously beautiful.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Cormanus - 06-22-2019 01:36 AM

+1 to pdedse

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Lord Popgun - 06-22-2019 02:16 AM

All the pictures are just awesome! I live in the coastal plains (East coast) and have nothing like those views. Lotta flat here Smile

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-22-2019 05:15 AM

The pictures I took do not even come close to what we saw.]]> 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-11-2019 05:23 PM

Location: Black Canyon Motel, Montrose, CO
Dates: June 18-22 with official rides Wednesday through Friday, check-in Tuesday night, check-out Saturday morning

From this central location we can hit 3 of the top 4 routes in Colorado

Route 1: San Juan Mountain Skyway

Route 2: Grand Mesa - Colorado State Route 65 and Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Road - CO 141

Route 3: Black Canyon Run, Montrose to Gunnison, Highway 50, and Gunnison to Crested Butte

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 02-11-2019 06:39 PM

Sorry I'm going to miss this one. Dates conflict with my annual fly/camping trip with my airplane buddies.

Too bad as Montrose is actually a pretty short ride from here (compared to previous years).

The back roads on the western slope are some of the best, particularly that run from Durango to Ouray on 550 (watch out for the deer. That's where they got me!).

The weather should be excellent in mid June (and too early for forest fires). I feel bad that I'm not going to be there. Sad

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 02-11-2019 10:56 PM

Yikes, you'll only be five hours from me (great routes by the way) but I'll be attending my niece's wedding in Vail that weekend. Otherwise, heck yes, I'd be there!

May I suggest an alternative to Route #3. Except for the stretch between Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservour, which is not to be missed, Route #3 really isn't that great. Instead, consider a loop to include the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (CO 149) -- Montrose to Blue Mesa Reservoir to Lake City to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Durango to Montrose. A nice long day in the saddle and absolutely stunning, especially as you follow the headwaters of the Rio Grande from 10,889' Spring Creek Pass down to Creede and South Fork. There's only one opportunity for gas between Montrose and Lake City (in Cimarron), so plan accordingly,

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 02-12-2019 01:34 AM

Heck, I think I could make that. Beer

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Jonz - 02-12-2019 06:55 PM

Kenny this looks great! Thanks!
I think I can rally again this year, but I have to wait a bit before I can say YES. The timing and location are almost perfect, if I can convince Lesli to come then it's for sure a Yes.
Jon Z

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-12-2019 07:47 PM

(02-11-2019 10:56 PM)LongRanger Wrote:  May I suggest an alternative to Route #3. Except for the stretch between Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservour, which is not to be missed, Route #3 really isn't that great. Instead, consider a loop to include the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (CO 149) -- Montrose to Blue Mesa Reservoir to Lake City to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Durango to Montrose. A nice long day in the saddle and absolutely stunning, especially as you follow the headwaters of the Rio Grande from 10,889' Spring Creek Pass down to Creede and South Fork. There's only one opportunity for gas between Montrose and Lake City (in Cimarron), so plan accordingly,

Looks like a good ride and a long day. My main goal was to include Crawford to Blue Mesa Reservoir. As long as the group is ok with a long ride.İmage

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - egleaves - 02-13-2019 11:20 AM

Bravo, Kenny, for the planning you put into this.

I want to say I can be there, but I'll need to look at some things first. Just getting there will take me two days of riding.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-13-2019 11:30 AM

(02-12-2019 06:55 PM)Jonz Wrote:  Kenny this looks great! Thanks!
I think I can rally again this year, but I have to wait a bit before I can say YES. The timing and location are almost perfect, if I can convince Lesli to come then it's for sure a Yes.
Jon Z

And if we get a group from Seattle/Portland wanting to trailer out, I have a 1 ton extended cab truck and 20 foot flatbed.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 02-13-2019 12:51 PM

Kenny, that's a great route. For those unfamiliar with the area, the route crosses the Continental Divide in two locations and climbs mountain passes totalling 73,600 vertical feet (Slumgullion Pass 11,530', Spring Creek Pass 10,889', Wolf Creek Pass 10,857', Yellow Jacket Pass 7,785', Molas Divide 10,910', Coal Bank Pass 10,640' and Red Mountain Pass 11,018'.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - tnelson99 - 02-13-2019 03:00 PM

Maybe next year. Driving 1200 miles east from Oregon to Colorado is the wrong direction for this cowboy.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 02-14-2019 03:55 PM

(02-11-2019 10:56 PM)LongRanger Wrote:  Yikes, you'll only be five hours from me (great routes by the way) but I'll be attending my niece's wedding in Vail that weekend. Otherwise, heck yes, I'd be there!

May I suggest an alternative to Route #3. Except for the stretch between Crawford and Blue Mesa Reservour, which is not to be missed, Route #3 really isn't that great. Instead, consider a loop to include the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (CO 149) -- Montrose to Blue Mesa Reservoir to Lake City to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Durango to Montrose. A nice long day in the saddle and absolutely stunning, especially as you follow the headwaters of the Rio Grande from 10,889' Spring Creek Pass down to Creede and South Fork. There's only one opportunity for gas between Montrose and Lake City (in Cimarron), so plan accordingly,

LongRanger, the offical rally rides will be Wed-Fri if you can break away for a day or two you are welcome to join for part of the time.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Roper - 02-17-2019 09:45 PM

I'd really like to go. The dates look good and Montrose is only 5 hours from where I live it UT.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Roper - 03-09-2019 07:07 PM

Okay. I plan to meet Django in Moab and ride together to Montrose. When do we need to book rooms?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 03-11-2019 08:24 PM

(03-09-2019 07:07 PM)Roper Wrote:  Okay. I plan to meet Django in Moab and ride together to Montrose. When do we need to book rooms?

I would book as soon as you feel comfortable. I did not expect a big enough crowd to reserve a block of rooms this time. Current pricing is hovering around $95-105 per night.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 03-12-2019 07:01 AM

Would it make sense to book a double room to reduce costs?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 03-12-2019 12:49 PM

(03-12-2019 07:01 AM)Django Wrote:  Would it make sense to book a double room to reduce costs?

If you have someone that wants to split a room with you, that can be done. You just have to ask for a volunteer.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 03-19-2019 04:49 AM

Well, a room with 2 queen beds in the Black Canyon Motel would be around USD 420 for 4 nights (Tuesday June 18 until Sat June 22), as I just looked up at their homepage http://blackcanyonmotel.com/

Would somebody volunteer to share that room with me? I only snore when I'm really drunk. Smile

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Frulk - 03-23-2019 02:15 PM

Why do I envision the Canadian Contingent of our membership arriving like this at the West Coast Rally in Montrose Colorado? It probably is a pretty accurate representation of us Americans, considering most will arrive first.

That's Ferret looking out of the window at Lord Popgun marching his boys in..... their bikes are being trailered and will be along shortly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1awwAgU_t8

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Lord Popgun - 03-23-2019 02:36 PM

Man, the Canadians made us look bad in that, huh?

RE: Tentative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Frulk - 03-23-2019 02:40 PM

And frequently in sports that include ice as a playing surface.

Regardless, the movie is probably closer to the truth than many of us would like to admit...We were both on the same team so it worked out....

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Cormanus - 03-23-2019 03:06 PM

It must have been because the Canadians were pretending to be Scotsmen.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Lord Popgun - 03-23-2019 03:13 PM

Well Cellar Master, better make sure there is scotch laid in.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 03-23-2019 04:06 PM

Scots, Irish, Brits, ... heck, Canadians flew the Union Jack until 1965. I suppose the Quebec French weren't unhappy to see it gone. Nevertheless, the Union Jack is still a part of many provincial flags.

Scotch, rye whiskey, yeah, bring it out. Beer

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Perry - 03-27-2019 07:11 PM

I'm not going to be able to make this ride, but my son and I did some of those roads when we did a loop around the west on my VTX a few years ago - absolutely beautiful! Have fun!

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 05-06-2019 08:53 AM

(02-11-2019 05:23 PM)kennyw Wrote:  Location: Black Canyon Motel, Montrose, CO
Dates: June 18-22 with official rides Wednesday through Friday, check-in Tuesday night, check-out Saturday morning

From this central location we can hit 3 of the top 4 routes in Colorado

Route 1: San Juan Mountain Skyway

Route 2: Grand Mesa - Colorado State Route 65 and Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Road - CO 141

Route 3: Black Canyon Run, Montrose to Gunnison, Highway 50, and Gunnison to Crested Butte

What kind of gear would you wear at those routes end of June? What temperature range would to be expected?

Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 05-08-2019 07:38 AM

This time of year, it can be chilly in the morning and on top of the mountain pass and hot during the day. I would pack gear that covers 40-90*F plus rain gear. The key is layers.

Last time I rode through Colorado mountains in June, I was caught in a storm but couldn't find my waterproof liner for my riding pants. Once I was soaked, I was miserable. Once I got out of the mountain pass, the sun was out and I was able to dry out and warm up.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 05-08-2019 07:17 PM

Nothing worse than a soaking wet and tight riding crotch.

Wrong.

A soaking wet and tight riding crotch in a leaky set of rain pants mounted on a tic tac in cool/cold climate.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - cessnet - 05-10-2019 08:33 AM

So we are about one month out! Is this firming up now? Looking to ride up from phx if anybody is so cal or AZ?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 05-10-2019 08:57 AM

Tuesday June, 18 I plan to meet up with Roper and maybe kennyw in Moab at the Moab Diner, right on Main St. (US 191) for lunch.

From there we want to ride to Montrose.

However, no room booked so far. Has anybody else booked a room already?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - cessnet - 05-10-2019 09:27 AM

Beer I’m contemplating meeting you guys in Durango for a leg, but not all three days from Montrose... will camp and ride around outta and Telluride since I’ve driven all those routes and can’t take too much time for a whole week of cb comradeship

Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 05-13-2019 05:48 PM

Come on up, I can PM you my number to coordinate.

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 05-20-2019 06:31 PM

With Django managing to make it all the way from Germany, I feel I've got to at least consider the logistics. Might there be anyone from the San Francisco Bay Area interested in making this trip?

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 05-21-2019 01:58 AM

Thumbs Up

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-01-2019 10:31 AM

(05-21-2019 01:58 AM)Django Wrote:  Thumbs Up

Any chance you want to ride up North from Los Angeles and ride through Yosemite on the way to Colorado?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-01-2019 03:19 PM

I guess I'll be in Yosemite at Saturday, June 8th already, then taking highway 120 (if open) to go down to Lone Pine, not to Colorado. I want to go to Death Valley, Route 66, Grand Canyon and Utah before the West Coast Rally.

On Tuesday, June 18, I meet Roper for lunch in Moab and then heading to Montrose. May be, you want to join there?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-10-2019 11:04 AM

One week away...

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-12-2019 04:22 PM

(06-10-2019 11:04 AM)kennyw Wrote:  One week away...

Hi Kenny:

I've not yet decided if I have enough time to ride out to Colorado rather than drive with the bike in tow, (I'm pretty sure I can go much further in a day driving). Can you tell me whether we'll be taking "Route 3" on the 19th? If so, I can keep west from Hotchkiss and should be able to make Green River before dark, which gets me close enough to make it home by Sunday night.

Thanks,
Glenn

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-13-2019 07:29 AM

I was thinking the optional route 3 from post #6, but none of the routes are set in stone for any given day. In the past, the group has always met for breakfast and decided on the days route.

I will be trailering out myself, with my anniversary on Saturday and funds a little tight this year I decided to find ways to make it a working vacation and haul vehicles each way to pay for the trip.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-13-2019 10:50 AM

(06-13-2019 07:29 AM)kennyw Wrote:  I was thinking the optional route 3 from post #6, but none of the routes are set in stone for any given day. In the past, the group has always met for breakfast and decided on the days route.

I will be trailering out myself, with my anniversary on Saturday and funds a little tight this year I decided to find ways to make it a working vacation and haul vehicles each way to pay for the trip.

Thanks for that update. Watching the national weather this morning I think it might be best to trailer out regardless. See you Wednesday morning!

RE: Tenative 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - bikesnboats - 06-14-2019 10:12 AM

(05-10-2019 08:57 AM)Django Wrote:  Tuesday June, 18 I plan to meet up with Roper and maybe kennyw in Moab at the Moab Diner, right on Main St. (US 191) for lunch.

From there we want to ride to Montrose.

However, no room booked so far. Has anybody else booked a room already?

I hope to join the Moab “Lunch Bunch” on Tuesday, departing Roseburg Oregon at daybreak on Sunday on the ‘14 DLX. The Moab Diner is rumored to have the best Hatch Chili Sauce north of Santa Fe. With these pass elevations I should have thought of oxygen for both bike and riderDodgy

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Haystack - 06-15-2019 10:30 AM

I'll be arriving at the Canyonlands Motel Tuesday evening (late efternoon) on the 18th.

Looking forward to another great West Coast CB1100 Rally adventure!

Haystack

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-17-2019 11:11 AM

Met up with Frulk and Django yesterday. Looking forward to meeting more of you tomorrow in Moab.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-17-2019 12:22 PM

(06-13-2019 07:29 AM)kennyw Wrote:  I was thinking the optional route 3 from post #6, but none of the routes are set in stone for any given day. In the past, the group has always met for breakfast and decided on the days route.

I'm getting a later start than expected and probably will not make it into Montrose until late Tuesday night. Where is the "group" planning to meet for breakfast and at what time?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-17-2019 10:26 PM

If anyone is planning on meeting Django and I for lunch in Moab on Tue., we'll be at the Moab Diner at noon. Departing for Montrose immediately after.

We're taking LR's route to Montrose, so it looks like we should get there around 6:00 PM.

See you there!

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-18-2019 05:29 AM

I am 2.5 hours east of Montrose and will look for a good breakfast spot when I get there.

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-18-2019 09:39 AM

There is a coffee shop 2 minutes from the motel that looks good for breakfast.

Light House Coffee Shoppe & Eatery
1047 N 1st St, Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-4424
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pozjSuCXYCDUCgGx7
Looks like I'm the first person to arrive rather than the last for a change. İmage

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - bikesnboats - 06-18-2019 10:52 AM

At the Moab Diner! Looking forward to meeting the crew!

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-18-2019 07:52 PM

5 bikes so far, 3 red CBs, 2013, 2014 and 2017.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - glennrcompton - 06-18-2019 09:18 PM

(06-18-2019 07:52 PM)kennyw Wrote:  5 bikes so far, 3 red CBs, 2013, 2014 and 2017.

There’s also a black 2014 down the street at the Days Inn. What time at the coffee shop?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-18-2019 10:17 PM

Hey, the first black CB ever to attend a western rally! Good going, Glenn!

Kenny told me we're meeting at 7:00 AM at the coffee shop.

Arrived a little late and a little damp tonight with Django and bikesnboats, but still in time for dinner with Kenny and Haystack. Fun was had by all. Can't wait to hit the road again tomorrow.

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-19-2019 06:29 AM

Ok, it's 7:30 and nobody is at the coffee shop,but me. What am I missing?

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - EmptySea - 06-19-2019 09:02 AM

LOL... I've been watching Django's trip with great interest. It seems to me that his riding days start much later than mine would, especially given the midday temperatures of the areas through which he's ridden. It's possible, though, that I'm not reading his Spotwalla data correctly.

Have a cup of coffee, Flynrider and remember that some of us are in a 9x9 cubical right now.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 06-19-2019 09:23 AM

(06-19-2019 09:02 AM)EmptySea Wrote:  LOL... I've been watching Django's trip with great interest. It seems to me that his riding days start much later than mine would, especially given the midday temperatures of the areas through which he's ridden. It's possible, though, that I'm not reading his Spotwalla data correctly.

Have a cup of coffee, Flynrider and remember that some of us are in a 9x9 cubical right now.

Sadly, that is a generous sized cubicle. Wink

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-19-2019 11:46 AM

I'm enjoying a club sandwich in Gunnison, en route to the Black Canyon Motel in Montrose this afternoon. Looking forward to meeting everyone this evening. Gotta head back tomorrow.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - EmptySea - 06-19-2019 12:42 PM

I love Gunnison and the Black Canyon. If you're hiking around there and find a hat from the Gorge Fly Shop in Hood River, OR it's mine. It blew off my head and into the canyon in 2004. Loved that hat.

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-19-2019 01:57 PM

Good day of riding today, we are currently in Grand Junction for lunch. İmageİmageİmageİmage

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-19-2019 02:17 PM

Awesome. It looks like you're riding the loop in a clockwise direction. If so, instead of taking US50 to Delta / CO92, consider taking I-70 eastbound and exiting at CO 65. Follow CO 65 over Grand Mesa. It meets up with CO92 and you can then resume your route east to Hotchkiss / Crawford / Black Canyon / US 50 westbound.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - The ferret - 06-19-2019 04:59 PM

Awesome guys!

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - EmptySea - 06-19-2019 07:14 PM

very cool... where'd you have lunch? One of my very best friends lives in GJ and she will want to know.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - GoldOxide - 06-19-2019 07:17 PM

Those are really swell photos guys ... and even some of you took the helmet off! Wow - sweet.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-19-2019 10:34 PM

(06-19-2019 07:14 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  very cool... where'd you have lunch? One of my very best friends lives in GJ and she will want to know.

The Dragon Treasure. Chinese food. It was pretty good.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-20-2019 03:40 PM

I enjoyed meeting you guys in Montrose! Thanks for letting me crash the party (not literally).

Departed Montrose at 8:30 this morning and pulled into the driveway at 3:00 this afternoon. My return route was 327 miles (US 50 east over Cerro Summit and Blue Mesa Summit, then over the dam and north on CO 92 along the Black Canyon to Paonia, then up and over McClure Pass (CO 133) to Carbondale for gas and lunch (not "lunch and gas"). Then, up Glenwood Canyon to Vail, where the heavens opened and had no mercy. Cold, heavy rain all the way over Vail Pass until the other side of the tunnel, about 35 miles. Fortunately, it wasn't raining in the tunnel, and no traffic. I was still chilled when I got home but that was a great 24 hour, 600-mile round trip!

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-20-2019 06:31 PM

Another good day, the pictures don't due justice to the scenery... then again we wouldn't get anywhere if we stopped to get pictures of everything. İmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmage
I guess I skipped a few pictures from yesterday as well. İmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmageİmage

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - The ferret - 06-20-2019 07:07 PM

Good night that 3 rd pic down is outstanding. What an unusual and beautiful part of our country.

Hope no one was in that car.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Ben70 - 06-20-2019 07:15 PM

Great pics! the one at the bottom looks like "The Magnificent Six"

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-20-2019 08:58 PM

Very cool, I'm glad you took Lizard Head. That's one of many of my favorite routes!

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Haystack - 06-20-2019 09:13 PM

(06-20-2019 07:49 PM)Flynrider Wrote:  After looking through my phone, I see that most of my pics resemble Kenny's. I wonder why that is? Big Grin Big Grin

Note to Django: It was an honor to ride with you as your riding skills are exemplary and also a pleasure to speak with you as your command of the English language is superb! Perhaps we'll meet again in the future.

Arrived back home in Nebraska after a 650-mile day. 93,920 miles on the CB now.

Joel (Haystack)

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-21-2019 08:58 PM

Another great day in the mountains! Thank you all West Coast Rally members for the camaraderie and showing me around. That was great to ride with you. Thanks to Kenny for the organization!

My pictures of today:

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Tomorrow I head East, probably Denver, then the plains...

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Flynrider - 06-20-2019 07:49 PM

After looking through my phone, I see that most of my pics resemble Kenny's. I wonder why that is? Big Grin Big Grin

I did get a shot of Haystack's bike near the end of a long day's ride. Was he rebelling against authority, or just too tired to notice the sign? Big Grin

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I departed Montrose about 9:30 this morning, heading south on US550 towards Ridgway. I got to enjoy this view for many miles.

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Then I headed south for Cortez on CO145, crossing the mountains at Lizard Head Pass (10,222 ft.). It was plenty chilly at that altitude, but well worth bundling up for the awesome ride.

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RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - LongRanger - 06-20-2019 08:58 PM

Very cool, I'm glad you took Lizard Head. That's one of many of my favorite routes!

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Haystack - 06-20-2019 09:13 PM

You caught me in the act of rebellion!

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I departed Montrose about 9:30 this morning, heading south on US550 towards Ridgway. I got to enjoy this view for many miles.

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Then I headed south for Cortez on CO145, crossing the mountains at Lizard Head Pass (10,222 ft.). It was plenty chilly at that altitude, but well worth bundling up for the awesome ride.

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What a wonderful West Coast Rally experience!

Thanks, Kenny for a great location and perfect riding routes!

Note to Django: It was an honor to ride with you as your riding skills are exemplary and also a pleasure to speak with you as your command of the English language is superb! Perhaps we'll meet again in the future.

Arrived back home in Nebraska after a 650-mile day. 93,920 miles on the CB now.

Joel (Haystack)

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-20-2019 09:37 PM

Had a lot of fun with that gang so far.Pictures of today:

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RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Cormanus - 06-21-2019 05:12 PM

Great photos, kennyw. Thanks.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - The ferret - 06-21-2019 07:31 PM

Great pics kenny and great history lesson LR

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Django - 06-21-2019 08:58 PM

Another great day in the mountains! Thank you all West Coast Rally members for the camaraderie and showing me around. That was great to ride with you. Thanks to Kenny for the organization!

My pictures of today:

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019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-21-2019 09:10 PM

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - pdedse - 06-21-2019 09:49 PM

You have got to be kidding me...this shot is just ridiculously beautiful.

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Cormanus - 06-22-2019 01:36 AM

+1 to pdedse

RE: 2019 West Coast Rally Plans - Lord Popgun - 06-22-2019 02:16 AM

All the pictures are just awesome! I live in the coastal plains (East coast) and have nothing like those views. Lotta flat here Smile

2019 West Coast Rally Plans - kennyw - 06-22-2019 05:15 AM

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This article has little (actually nothing) to  do with motorcycling, but it was in Saturday's Wall Street Journal and has some nice things to say about the area in which the rally will be held.   In it, they mention Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's famed home and studio, which is within 10 minutes of our likely base camp.  I hope it's readable.

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All I'm asking now is for you to mark your calendars, schedule the repack of your trailer bearings, and maybe drop a comment below letting me know if you are planning on attending the the rally.   

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This article has little (actually nothing) to  do with motorcycling, but it was in Saturday's Wall Street Journal and has some nice things to say about the area in which the rally will be held.   In it, they mention Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's famed home and studio, which is within 10 minutes of our likely base camp.  I hope it's readable.

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All I'm asking now is for you to mark your calendars, schedule the repack of your trailer bearings, and maybe drop a comment below letting me know if you are planning on attending the the rally.   

Thank you!]]> <![CDATA[Two Amigos Missing The third Amigo (A-man)]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14537 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:23:34 +0000 Mtneers]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14537
.jpeg   IMG_6044.jpeg (Size: 277.83 KB / Downloads: 61) KiowaEagle was in Ohio riding the Windy 9’s with his riding group. He came down to my area Friday with his lady friend. We rode about 214 miles thru the New River Gorge area (across and underneath the bridge), took in Babcock State Park and two curvy mountains (Deepwater and Batoff) enroute back home. Lunch at Secret Sandwich Society in Fayetteville. Since his car was already hitched to his trailer and bike loaded, my wife and I picked them up at their hotel and took in dinner. Great day to say the least.

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.jpeg   IMG_6044.jpeg (Size: 277.83 KB / Downloads: 61) KiowaEagle was in Ohio riding the Windy 9’s with his riding group. He came down to my area Friday with his lady friend. We rode about 214 miles thru the New River Gorge area (across and underneath the bridge), took in Babcock State Park and two curvy mountains (Deepwater and Batoff) enroute back home. Lunch at Secret Sandwich Society in Fayetteville. Since his car was already hitched to his trailer and bike loaded, my wife and I picked them up at their hotel and took in dinner. Great day to say the least.

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Although I suspect it will not be possible for me to ride my motorcycle to the rally, I do intend to attend via Southwest Airlines. I do look forward to meeting some Forum Members soon! David]]>
Although I suspect it will not be possible for me to ride my motorcycle to the rally, I do intend to attend via Southwest Airlines. I do look forward to meeting some Forum Members soon! David]]> <![CDATA[2026 Rally Location Ideas]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14517 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:39:33 +0000 pdedse]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14517
Topeka, Kansas anyone?  

I jest...I was born there. Cool]]>
Topeka, Kansas anyone?  

I jest...I was born there. Cool]]> <![CDATA[Brunch & Group Ride: Lick Observatory (Rescheduling)]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14439 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:03:48 +0000 rdprdp01]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14439
https://www.nonnisbistro.net/

There is great parking available, and believe it or not, spaces actually set aside for motorcycles!

After we eat, I hope you an accompany me to the Lick Observatory. Highway 130 is arguably one of the best motorcycle roads in Northern California. See YouTube video below for a preview of the ride:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeo8afnB19M&t=67s

If either interest you, please confirm by 9 August so I can make reservations. David

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https://www.nonnisbistro.net/

There is great parking available, and believe it or not, spaces actually set aside for motorcycles!

After we eat, I hope you an accompany me to the Lick Observatory. Highway 130 is arguably one of the best motorcycle roads in Northern California. See YouTube video below for a preview of the ride:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeo8afnB19M&t=67s

If either interest you, please confirm by 9 August so I can make reservations. David

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[Image: 6mdhYem.jpeg]]]> <![CDATA[Forum Member Location Map]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14423 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:06:36 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14423 kennyw created a map showing members' locations. Here's his post with instructions and a link to the map.


kennyw Wrote:I have created a map that users can add themselves to. I would suggest only giving city/state information. You can add your username in the description field as an option.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13vPfjU...sp=sharing

I have added groups by continent.

Step 1, type your city and state in the search box and select the correct result.

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Step 2, click "ADD to MAP"

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Step 3, click the edit button

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Step 4, add username to name field and anything you feel important to the description field. Then, click save.

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Step 5, verify it added to the correct continent and shows on the map correctly.

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]]> kennyw created a map showing members' locations. Here's his post with instructions and a link to the map.


kennyw Wrote:I have created a map that users can add themselves to. I would suggest only giving city/state information. You can add your username in the description field as an option.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13vPfjU...sp=sharing

I have added groups by continent.

Step 1, type your city and state in the search box and select the correct result.

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Step 2, click "ADD to MAP"

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Step 3, click the edit button

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Step 4, add username to name field and anything you feel important to the description field. Then, click save.

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Step 5, verify it added to the correct continent and shows on the map correctly.

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]]> <![CDATA[West Coast Rally?]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14421 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:08:11 +0000 kennyw]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14421
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.jpeg   3589398885004421463.jpeg (Size: 1.12 MB / Downloads: 10) ]]> <![CDATA[western US CB1100 rally?]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14351 Fri, 09 May 2025 04:11:25 +0000 tdbru]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14351 -tdbru]]> -tdbru]]> <![CDATA[2025 East Coast Rally Official thread]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=22 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:41:06 +0000 misterprofessionality]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=22
After many months of waiting for damage to be repaired and temperatures to rise up again, I have finally been able to visit the site of our 2025 Rally and gather some much needed information. For those of you that are new to this concept, new to the forum, or just haven't seen this thread before, here's the particulars:

The official time: Sunday August 24th through Saturday August 30th in the year 2025, for five straight days of riding and fellowship between the 25th and the 29th.

The official place: The Comfort Suites, 3005 Bays Meadow Pl, Kingsport, TN 37660 at a rate of $120 per night before taxes.

This is an event we hold in a different town, for different rides, every single year, going back to 2015! We've terrorized such venues as North Carolina, Southeast Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Virginia. So far Tennessee has been spared, but her time is up this year! That makes this the 11th annual event and I'm doing my best to make this into a unique experience. I want people to get to ride roads they've never been on before, discover awesome lunch spots, take great pictures, and do something that will stand out among all the other events. Or , heck, if you've never been, I want to give you the best impression of what these events represent.

As of my visit this weekend, hotel accommodations have been solidified!

The Comfort Suites at this location was the best possible spot for use as a base of operations for our Rally. It has a decent and familiar hot breakfast every day, very comfortable and spacious rooms (more so than ever before in fact...), and arguably the best social gathering Gazebo-with-a-view we've ever had access to. You can use the address above to find it, or the link below to see it on a map.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUc999e1d7iCm4PR8

The group rate I was able to get at this spot is $120 per night, prior to taxes and such (which is actually a little better than I expected, considering they charged me about 140 before taxes to stay there this last weekend.) To book your stay for the above dates, please contact:

Samantha 
at 423-765-1955, 

or use the link below to book online. When contacting by phone, make sure you mention that you are with the CB1100 Forum group, ZB58F3 in order to get the group rate.

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ZB58F3

What I scouted this weekend in particular was what I felt was one of the most important rides planned for this gathering. It travels North of Kingsport by Interesting means, taking in twisty back roads, rural sights and sounds, and stopping and quaint resting spots, until we make our way all the way across this narrow part of Virginia to the Kentucky Border. Once there we will Take on the extremely fun US-119 which is a wide, sweeping mountain road littered with stunning overlooks that will lead us to a fine lunch at the Pine Mountain Grill. After that we'll turn back for a double dose of US-119 and make our way to the town of Benham, KY. As soon as we leave Benham we'll be on a famous joyride road route 160, otherwise known as the Dragon Slayer. It's a heck of a good time winding all the way up to the top of Black Mountain at over 4100 feet, then weaving back downhill in a series of well engineered switchbacks until we reach the town of Big Stone Gap, VA. All told this route promises to be about 175 Miles and will be a full and exciting day. I've touched every inch of this route with my tires and There was NO traffic, NO construction, and decent-to-excellent pavement all around. It's gonna be a good time. See the map below to review for yourself if you like.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXn8mpHcmdqmuWzG7

I've also collected a few cool pictures from the trip to act as a teaser, so enjoy, and start booking!

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Without trying to be overly dramatic, I see this event as something big. We all know the forum itself is sputtering and malfunctioning. We all know new model CB1100s left North American Shores all the way back in 2017. We all know everybody here is here for good people, not to get oil advice. So, to me, this event marks a transition. It's still happening! 11 years out and we're still hanging out and riding rides. Bring your CB1100, Bring your NC750, bring your Guzzi, bring your Ford Mustang, I don't care. CB1100 forum rallies don't represent the bike. The bike represents US. So come hang out. If you're new to these events, this is your chance. If you're old to these events, or just plain old, attendance is mandatory. Don't let anything stop you.]]>
After many months of waiting for damage to be repaired and temperatures to rise up again, I have finally been able to visit the site of our 2025 Rally and gather some much needed information. For those of you that are new to this concept, new to the forum, or just haven't seen this thread before, here's the particulars:

The official time: Sunday August 24th through Saturday August 30th in the year 2025, for five straight days of riding and fellowship between the 25th and the 29th.

The official place: The Comfort Suites, 3005 Bays Meadow Pl, Kingsport, TN 37660 at a rate of $120 per night before taxes.

This is an event we hold in a different town, for different rides, every single year, going back to 2015! We've terrorized such venues as North Carolina, Southeast Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Virginia. So far Tennessee has been spared, but her time is up this year! That makes this the 11th annual event and I'm doing my best to make this into a unique experience. I want people to get to ride roads they've never been on before, discover awesome lunch spots, take great pictures, and do something that will stand out among all the other events. Or , heck, if you've never been, I want to give you the best impression of what these events represent.

As of my visit this weekend, hotel accommodations have been solidified!

The Comfort Suites at this location was the best possible spot for use as a base of operations for our Rally. It has a decent and familiar hot breakfast every day, very comfortable and spacious rooms (more so than ever before in fact...), and arguably the best social gathering Gazebo-with-a-view we've ever had access to. You can use the address above to find it, or the link below to see it on a map.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUc999e1d7iCm4PR8

The group rate I was able to get at this spot is $120 per night, prior to taxes and such (which is actually a little better than I expected, considering they charged me about 140 before taxes to stay there this last weekend.) To book your stay for the above dates, please contact:

Samantha 
at 423-765-1955, 

or use the link below to book online. When contacting by phone, make sure you mention that you are with the CB1100 Forum group, ZB58F3 in order to get the group rate.

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ZB58F3

What I scouted this weekend in particular was what I felt was one of the most important rides planned for this gathering. It travels North of Kingsport by Interesting means, taking in twisty back roads, rural sights and sounds, and stopping and quaint resting spots, until we make our way all the way across this narrow part of Virginia to the Kentucky Border. Once there we will Take on the extremely fun US-119 which is a wide, sweeping mountain road littered with stunning overlooks that will lead us to a fine lunch at the Pine Mountain Grill. After that we'll turn back for a double dose of US-119 and make our way to the town of Benham, KY. As soon as we leave Benham we'll be on a famous joyride road route 160, otherwise known as the Dragon Slayer. It's a heck of a good time winding all the way up to the top of Black Mountain at over 4100 feet, then weaving back downhill in a series of well engineered switchbacks until we reach the town of Big Stone Gap, VA. All told this route promises to be about 175 Miles and will be a full and exciting day. I've touched every inch of this route with my tires and There was NO traffic, NO construction, and decent-to-excellent pavement all around. It's gonna be a good time. See the map below to review for yourself if you like.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXn8mpHcmdqmuWzG7

I've also collected a few cool pictures from the trip to act as a teaser, so enjoy, and start booking!

[Image: aP8ZE75.jpeg]
[Image: fUp1Lq5.jpeg]
[Image: u3p7k9V.jpeg]
[Image: kiPHWyN.jpeg]
[Image: zkAv81n.jpeg]
[Image: 8uBDq7h.jpeg]

Without trying to be overly dramatic, I see this event as something big. We all know the forum itself is sputtering and malfunctioning. We all know new model CB1100s left North American Shores all the way back in 2017. We all know everybody here is here for good people, not to get oil advice. So, to me, this event marks a transition. It's still happening! 11 years out and we're still hanging out and riding rides. Bring your CB1100, Bring your NC750, bring your Guzzi, bring your Ford Mustang, I don't care. CB1100 forum rallies don't represent the bike. The bike represents US. So come hang out. If you're new to these events, this is your chance. If you're old to these events, or just plain old, attendance is mandatory. Don't let anything stop you.]]>