Just wanted to thank everyone who could make it out this year. It seems that everyone had a pretty good time, which is awesome with the turn out we had.
Thanks to Yeti for setting up the camping and for giving us quite a show with the chopper ride.
Thanks to Grubbie, Excess and LittleJacket for providing the great food.
Thanks to Sportfaller for the firewood and to Dr Psycho and Jake for splitting it for us.
I know that I missed some people, but hey, we appreciate you guys too!
It is also great that with all the people we had that no one left their crap around their campsite, everyone was considerate of different rider's skill levels, and no one was too loud or obnoxious so that we will still be welcome at Fish N Fry. We dual sport riders are one hell of a bunch of good folks!
Thanks again and we will see you in Sept.
Loingrader - Bret
Completely agree! I wish I could have been there Friday night and more Saturday, but even with the limited time I spent there this was one great rally.
The riding was a blast, and everyone was fantastic!
I'm afraid I didn't even get to meet everyone this time. Maybe next time.
Agreed. I was amazed at how many really good riders we had this year and even though I did not get a chance to ride with everyone the guys I did ride with I had a blast. Found some new trails to ride and really need to explore the trails we found on Sunday morning because one of them might be the second best trail I have ridden out here next to the singletrack that hooks up to trail 89. The bottom comes out in Butchers Gulch in Galena which means we came down it and only hit one trail but there where a couple trails that split off of it. I will explore them over the summer so we can hit them this fall.
You couldn't slap the smile from my face, even today. What a great time I had! I really only got in on one group ride and that was when Yeti got bucked off. Thanks to all the regulars for showing us around and making us feel so welcome. See you in September!!!!!!
same, same, and same... i just met a lot of really good... great new ridin friends... thanks for all the south dakota hospitality!! i had soo much fun. cant wait for the next dual sport... i mean singletrack on a 9fiddy kinda ride with you guys... ill still be arround in september it sounds like... so see you all then!! :thumb
Hey even if you're not around I hope you make the next one. CO aint that far on nine-fiddy!
Sorry I missed you bashing that beast through camp 5!
I'm looking forward to fall already. What a fun time this rally was, and I missed half of it! I think the DRZ will have a smaller front sprocket next time out. My only issue was stalling due to high gearing and modest bottom end torque. It won't get put on till I get there tho! It screams loud enough at 70 as is.
Hey guys, Thanks for the fun weekend! After the rain. I figured I'd be screwed on those trails. Besides, I had a hangover to nurse. Yeti, I'll add my get well wishes the list. Didn't get a chance to 'officially' meet you; you were out crashing while I sat in the sturgis motosport parking lot waiting for my new battery to get charged up. I had the luck(???) to meet Plumber Mike and Fridge Fan right off the bat - holy shit! Those guys play hard! Rob, Heidi. Bret,Beth,Ryan(?), Austin (I suck at remembering names) great to meet you all. I haven't checked out the fall rally time yet - hard for me to plan that far ahead. There's too much riding to do before then anyway. Look forward to hooking up with y'all. DDSR rocks!! ( I ddn't mean that as a pun Alan. but then again... :)
Quote from: numb41 on June 21, 2010, 10:10:15 PM
I had the luck(???) to meet Plumber Mike and Fridge Fan right off the bat - holy shit! Those guys play hard! Rob
Okay I have been called lots of things but a fridge, that hurts and don't use the typing thing as an excuse because the d and the n are not that close ;)
now that's fuddy!! :P
Quote from: fringefan on June 21, 2010, 10:15:54 PM
I have been called lots of things but a fridge, that hurts
that is awesome. truth is what really hurts isn't it chad? :)
LOL! What can I say, my attention deficiency disorder flared up. Sorry Chad - I promise to get it right from now on!
that is awesome. truth is what really hurts isn't it chad? :)
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LOL yeah no one will mistake me for my sister when I am riding down the trail though :-*
i've got 60 pounds on my sister. you have probably got closer to 120 on yours but i doubt too many would mistake me for beth.
or maybe that was not a stab at me...
either way, i really like fridge fan. makes me laugh every time i see it.
Or a 150lbs but it helps level the playing field and makes it a little more challenging ;D
Not sure what made me more sore today the ralley, ryan talking me into mt biking Sunday when we got back and I had a couple beers thinkin I am done, or my soccer game last night but my legs and feet are a little stiff. I thought for sure Ryan would crack half way up M-Hill but the guy has some heart and pretty decent cardio.
Hi to everyone!
Jake and I had a seriously great time and will be back! Jake is hooked and wants to bring a friend with for the next rally (Natch). It didn't stop him from jumping on his R6 almost as soon as we got home though. Front to back we ended up at 1672 miles. Love all the pictures folks! Yeti, stay down! Joanie, thanks a ton!
Saturday afternoon the little Super Sherpa did its first single track (and my first). I was a little too busy tending to my own survival to actually witness the successful negotiating of Pilot Knob (I think) single track by two Katoom 950s, but I know they did it because I saw them at the start and the finish. Holy guacamole, Batman! It's truly humbling.
You did awesome. I had no idea those little Sherpa's are that capable and any one that can ride that single track trail keeping up with the group we had can ride about any trail out here.
Quote from: AncientMariner on June 22, 2010, 09:52:23 AM
Saturday afternoon the little Super Sherpa did its first single track (and my first). I was a little too busy tending to my own survival to actually witness the successful negotiating of Pilot Knob (I think) single track by two Katoom 950s, but I know they did it because I saw them at the start and the finish. Holy guacamole, Batman! It's truly humbling.
first ever singletrack!!! right on!! you did awesome! now you are past the nervousness of the first! hope to see you out there for many more.. this world is full of singletrack... and don't worry.. all bikes get tired! ;)
(http://mommer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ddsr-6-20-10/P6190088/909460909_FpQwk-L.jpg) (http://mommer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ddsr-6-20-10/12636595_YSc38#909460909_FpQwk-A-LB)
first singletrack huh? here's one for the scrapbook
(http://mommer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ddsr-6-20-10/P6190085/909451287_bshAx-L-1.jpg) (http://mommer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ddsr-6-20-10/12636595_YSc38#909451287_bshAx-A-LB)
I wanted to extend a thanks to the group for not leaving me hanging with a flat, also a thanks for the hand in repairing it on the trail.
Thanks gents!
What a blast!
Thanks everyone for sharing their trail knowledge, food, and hospitality.
I'm glad that I got some trail time after just passing through last year. I'll be holding the time in my calender for next summer's rally. Sadly, this fall is not looking too good for me.
I hope to reciprocate by posting a few good trail events here in MN for all who are interested.
-John
Great meeting everyone! I agree, with "FriDge fan" :D, a lot of great riders showed up this year! Thanks everyone for putting for the effort to come our little rally! If Alan keeps putting this all together, we might have something special amongst dual sport gatherings! Thanks Alan!
Quote from: mommer on June 22, 2010, 10:26:47 PM
don't worry.. all bikes get tired! ;)
Jeez, with a little concerted effort I'd almost forgotten about the little mud nap :-\. Thanks for reminding me. :D
Thanks for posting the pix. I copied them to my rally picture folder.
John