The 2018 Dakota Dual Sport Riders June rally will once again be held in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota! Camping will be at the Fish 'n Fry campground just south of Deadwood, SD:
http://www.FishNFryCampground.com
Location is here:
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We will be staying on the Hillside Loop once again.
Dates are June 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2018. You can arrive anytime after noon on Thursday, June 7, departing on Sunday, June 10. Weather should be dry and warm - avg highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s, BUT, this is South Dakota...if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute. ;-) Cell service has been OK in the campground the last couple years, and its only 2 miles to the top of Strawberry Mountain if you do have trouble.
Entry Fee: FREE!
Camping: Tents - $?? per person/night, RVs/Campers - $?? per night. You will pay the campground when you arrive, no pre-payment required. I will reserve all tent sites from entries on this sign-up thread. FnF have cabins available as well, but you will need to reserve those yourself by calling Gary or Michelle. Also please call and reserve RV sites on your own. Make sure you tell them you are with DDSR to get the special discount!
Fish 'n Fry phone number: (605) 578-2150
We will have enough room for plenty of tents. RV sites near the tent sites are at a premium and need to be reserved as far in advance as possible, although there will be plenty of RV spots available away from "ground zero".
The rally is open to any and all skill levels of riders with any motorcycle that is street legal in SD (doesn't take much: headlight, taillight & license plate is about it). All attempts will be made to keep the amount of pavement on our rides to a minimum, but it is a necessary evil in the Black Hills to get from one trail to another sometimes.
Rides can range from gravel/easy fire roads to rocks to single track to really gnarly rocks & single track, hillclimbs, etc. There will be something for everybody!
The Fish 'n Fry campground (FnF) has full showers (coin operated, bring a couple of quarters if you don't want to smell like a dirty biker!), real bathrooms (with sinks & mirrors!), a general store (with beer), a small restaurant (with beer on tap!) and a grill and shelter we can use if it rains. 24hr gas station/convenience store right across the street, and Deadwood is only 10 minutes away. There are picnic tables, but if you want a guaranteed seat by the fire you better bring your own.
Electricity is available to charge cell phones, iPods, etc., however it is outside, so use at your own risk!
Firewood from outside the campground is not permitted (sometimes an exception is made for us DDSR folks, though).
The FnF has bundles of wood for $??
Limited food will be provided, but plan on fending for yourself during the day.
- Organized food TBA
Cars, trucks & bike trailers will have room to park, but could be a ways away from your campsite.
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DISCLAIMER:
Anyone attending this event, does so at their own risk. Hank, Great Buffalo, Lonesome Dave, any other DDSR member, the FnF campground or ANYONE BESIDES YOU will not be held responsible for injury to yourself, your bike or gear! Now, let's get out and RIDE THE HILLS!! P.S. No helicopters allowed! :-)
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FISHING: Fishing is allowed along the creek running into and out of their little stock pond at FnF, and a fishing license is not required.
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PERMITS: Don't forget, permits are now required to ride off-road (on trails designated 'TR' on the new MVU Map) in the Black Hills National Forest. Link Below:
Permits Here! (https://blackhillsparks.org/product-category/atv-permits/)
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Copy and paste the below form in your reply to sign up:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE:
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:
DATE ARRIVING:
DATE LEAVING:
TENT OR RV:
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:
Sometimes it can be damp in June:
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**reserved**
I'm in, I think! I left a voice mail at the Fish n Fry, reserving a tent camping site for the 6th - 10th. I'm thinking about a day of black top on the 7th followed by a couple days on the trails the 8th & 9th.
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Kevin / Abercrombie
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2
DATE ARRIVING: June 6th
DATE LEAVING: June 10th
TENT OR RV: Tent
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS: 1
Edited: I am now reserved for 4 nights.
Edited again: I added a second rider to the party.
I'm very interested in that tarmac day. @ Abercrombie....Something like that loop you sent me last year?
edit: updated arrival date and now in an RV.
See you in June!
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Tom/Locopny + Jerry (dad)
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2 for sure
DATE ARRIVING: 6th
DATE LEAVING: 10th
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV: 5th wheel
NUMBER OF TENTS:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Dan/Greatbuffalo
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 3
DATE ARRIVING: 6/7
DATE LEAVING: 6/10
TENT OR RV: cabin
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Piglet & Petros / Stacy & Pete
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2
DATE ARRIVING: Thursday night
DATE LEAVING: Sunday
TENT OR RV: Cabin
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NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Mark and Bonnie / Sandhillrider
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2
DATE ARRIVING: 6-7
DATE LEAVING: 6-11
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV: 24
NUMBER OF TENTS: 0
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Kevin
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2, Kevin and Julie
DATE ARRIVING: 6/8
DATE LEAVING: 6/10
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV: 41'
NUMBER OF TENTS:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Rob and Heidi/ Grubbie
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2
DATE ARRIVING: June 7
DATE LEAVING: June 11
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: tannerc
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:4. 2 riders, 1 riding, 2 soon to be riders.
DATE ARRIVING:6/6-7/18
DATE LEAVING:6/10/18
SITE #: 12
I wont be camping, I live 25-ish minutes from the FNF, but I'm damn sure planning on showing up for some rides and whatever festivities may be available. I'll ride there and back on the bike I'll be using for the rides (250 XCW). I'm riding by myself unless any others are riding up from the RC area and wanna ride in with.
RE: Updated website for campground.
FishNFryCampground.com (http://fishnfrycampground.com)
gets to the same place as above link without the copy and paste.
Quote from: locopny on April 26, 2018, 07:58:47 PM
RE: Updated website for campground.
FishNFryCampground.com (http://fishnfrycampground.com)
gets to the same place as above link without the copy and paste.
Might be amending my sign up to be an RV if there is space. Looked at and went in on a 5th wheel with the folks this afternoon.
Thanks for that update. Original post updated.
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE:Leo Fishbear
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:1
DATE ARRIVING:7
DATE LEAVING:10
TENT OR RV:tent unless i can get a cabin ill call tomorrow
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS: i ended up getting one of rooms at the lodge
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE:paul/paulchuyu
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:2
DATE ARRIVING:7
DATE LEAVING:9
TENT OR RV: doing a cabin
SIZE OF RV:
Woohoo!
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NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Nate / IYAAYAS
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 1
DATE ARRIVING: June 7
DATE LEAVING: June 11
TENT OR RV: Tent
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS: 1
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NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Clark/ terrarist650
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 1
DATE ARRIVING: June 7
DATE LEAVING: June 10
TENT OR RV: Tent
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS: 1
Tent plus vehicle & small trailer
Have a 'new' 30' toy hauler available if 2-3 guys are interested.. (wont be the cheapest option lol)
NDave. Peggy and I
Thursday. To Sunday
20 ft. Rv
Any ideas on food
Is there a general agenda anywhere?
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Quote from: NDave on May 15, 2018, 09:33:23 AM
Any ideas on food
I asked Elisa. I even asked "are you sure?" So, she plans on doing the normal thing for Friday night.
That still leaves Saturday night. I assume that will be probably the normal thing also. I'll post or NDave can about the other goodies people should bring.
I'll post the week before the rally. Usually its chips, cookies, some of the fixings for the chili and of course Bonnie always brings numerous things, including I think a Scotcheroos. Anyway there always good.
Quote from: paulster on May 17, 2018, 07:13:42 PM
Is there a general agenda anywhere?
Not to worry. I've said it before, this group is like herding cats! No one really plans anything until the night before or the very morning. It usually gets determined based on how many riders and such. Because we don't know you yet, someone will talk to you about what you want to do; single track, two track, asphalt, experience and of course what type of bike/s you have to ride. Also if you want to take off by yourself or with another buddy, we will help you do that with trails and information. Some groups come back for lunch, but most do not.
The next question is usually when do things start happening? There's only a few that ever leave camp before 9 am. Everyone is usually up around 0700 and eat breakfast at the Fish and Fry. This is when we really make the plans for the day. I would say be around and nearly ready by 0915 hours and you will be fine. Somewhere between 0930 and 1000 hours the different groups are all leaving. Basically, once you figure out where and who you want to go with, just let them know and also keep an eye on that group. Bikes and people will start to gather around the leaders bike before they leave. It always funny to watch, when the leader's bike starts up, people start moving!
Especially the first day, everyone will have a pit or group meeting to cover the rules. The rules are usually just so the group does not get separated.
Great Buffalo does a great job of explaining the rules. He might chime in here.
If you or anyone have more questions just ask.
Quote from: Lonesome DaveIf you or anyone have more questions just ask.
New to the sport, but really excited about this dual-sport rally. I would like to do single-track and high-speed interstate. On the same day, on the same bike.
What is the best motor oil for this?
:o high quality olive oil---internet told me so.
I heard massage oil is good too.
Bogus, be in your group, sounds like fun :o
Well said Dave. That's it in a nutshell. Yes we will have a morning meeting covering the rules of the trail/road. We have had problems in the past with people getting stranded on the trail. This has been at times been the fault of the rider, and others. We want to bring a end to this. Making sure everyone comes back with the group instead of a rescue party being sent to find them, is the goal.
Quote from: Bogus Jim on May 17, 2018, 09:52:06 PM
Quote from: Lonesome DaveIf you or anyone have more questions just ask.
New to the sport, but really excited about this dual-sport rally. I would like to do single-track and high-speed interstate. On the same day, on the same bike.
What is the best motor oil for this?
baby oil, but it has to be fresh squeezed.....never use the synthetic stuff.
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Gerry / gerry1eye
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2
DATE ARRIVING: Thursday
DATE LEAVING: Sunday
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV: 24 foot skinnie winnie
I will do my infamous pulled pork and baked beans on saturday nite. Should be extra tasty this year.
We have had 2 deer kills in the neighborhood (mountain lion?) in the last 2 weeks
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Lonesome Dave
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 2
DATE ARRIVING: Thursday
DATE LEAVING: Sunday, maybe Monday
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV: 24 foot
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Andrew/Dr.Houck650
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 1
DATE ARRIVING: Thursday
DATE LEAVING: unknown
TENT OR RV: Tent
SIZE OF tent: 10*12ft tarp (Burrito)
I'm in, looking forward to riding the Black Hills again.
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Tom/Hipster
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:1
DATE ARRIVING:7
DATE LEAVING:10
TENT OR RV: Tent
Cory/Ziggy
1
7th-10th
;) Sprout, 1 sleepin on the ground 8) Hopefully gerry will have the klr tuned up for me to ride again.
Quote from: sprout on June 06, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
;) Sprout, 1 sleepin on the ground 8) Hopefully gerry will have the klr tuned up for me to ride again.
OMG he's back! Drag that DRZ with ya. Grubbie is looking for one!
Good to hear from you.
I've been trying to get Gerry to buy the Beta 500 on craigs list. I even called the guy last night. Gerry he wants to deal.
Doing something different this round. Going to ride out and do some single track on the AT. Should be interesting!! :P
I won't be making it. I had numerous things come up for Friday and Saturday.. so.. hope you all have a blast!
I know it's a long shot that anyone may see this and respond, but what time should I be there to catch the group? I thought I saw that info here but now it eludes me. Thanks,
Tony
Breakfast at 0700 to 0730. If your just riding, no one leaves before 0900 and everyone is gone by 1000 hours. Be there by 0900 and your good.
Quote from: Lonesome Dave on June 07, 2018, 10:43:16 AM
Breakfast at 0700 to 0730. If your just riding, no one leaves before 0900 and everyone is gone by 1000 hours. Be there by 0900 and your good.
Perfect. Thank you. I think the bike is good to go, I'll aim to show up in time for an egg and coffee but I have no real idea how vile this thing is on the pavement. Sucked to miss today, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. Anyone riding up from Rapid on 44 in the morning?
I'm up 44 by Rapid. If you havnt had the hail, it's probably coming your way. Big angry hail, this one's not messing about.