OK, here's the deal:
The 2010 Dakota Dual Sport Riders summer 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.fishnfry.com/
Location is here:
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We will be staying on the Hillside Loop.
Dates are June 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2010. You can arrive anytime after noon on Thursday, June 17, departing on Sunday, June 20. Weather should be dry and warm - avg high 78, avg low 52. BUT, this is South Dakota...if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute. ;-) Be aware that there is very spotty cell phone coverage at the campground (can be a good thing), but if you ride to the top of the hill (2 minutes away) most will get a good signal.
Entry Fee: FREE!
Camping: Tents - $7 per person/night, RVs/Campers - $19 per night. You will pay the campground when you arrive, no pre-payment required. Make sure you tell them you are with DDSR to get the special discount!
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!
Sportfaller has generously offered to provide some firewood, but expect to pay for any excess wood you may need. The FnF charges a princely sum for their bundles of wood! (Actually, only around $5.)
Limited food will be provided, but plan on fending for yourself during the day.
-Thursday night will be chili & nachos (courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Yeti)
-Friday night will be sloppy joes (courtesy of grubbie)
-Saturday night will be pulled pork sammies (courtesy of Littlejacket)
-Saturday or Sunday morning will be quiche (courtesy of excess)
Cars, trucks & bike trailers will have room to park, but could be a ways away from your campsite.
Please reply here with your camping preference (tent or RV) and dates you are camping. Also, return to this post occasionally, as I will be updating it regularly!
Anyone bringing special gifts (good cigars, good tequila, good scotch, good beer) for THE YETI will be given preferred treatment along with my sincerest appreciation! ;-)
DISCLAIMER:
Anyone attending this event, does so at their own risk. The Yeti, 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!!
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Fishing: fishing is allowed along the creek running into and out of their little stock pond, and a fishing license is not required.
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"IN" LIST
NAME - NIGHTS - TENT/RV/CABIN
The Yeti (+1) - 17,18,19 - RV
grubbie - 18,19 - RV
excess - 18,19 - RV
JoniJo - 17,18,19 - cabin
numb41 - 18,19 - tent
loingrader (+1) - 18,19 - tents
OOFDA (+4) - 17,18,19 - tents
fringefan - 18,19 - tent
Dr Psyko (+1) - 17,18,19 - tents
Hank - 17 - tent
Kurt - 17,18,19 - tent
AncientMariner - 17,18,19, - tent
Osnabrock - 17,18,19 - tent
hipster - 17,18,19 - tent
Wacked - 17,18,19 - tent
LittleJacket - 18,19 - tent
mommer (+1) - 18,19 - tent
jacin theis - 18,19 - tent
hayduke.klr07 - just riding
Caseyjones (+1) - just riding
agspecialties (+2) - just riding
BogusJim - just riding
Sportfaller - just riding
iceycold - just riding
plumber mike - just riding
rdstrain1949 - just riding
TOTAL = 37
RIDES
DIFFICULTY RATING KEY
Class I - Requires 1-2 hours
Class II - Requires half a day
Class III - Requires most of a day
Class IV - Requires a very long day
Class V - Requires an overnight stay on the route
Class VI - Requires a few days
Class VII - Expedition
Grade A is graded dirt road
Grade B is easy jeep road
Grade C is moderate
Grade D is occasionally technical
Grade E is continuously technical
Grade F is gonzo
Camp 5 Road
Difficulty Rating - Class I, Grade D
(Since we're in the northern hills again, you just know we'll end up riding it again. ;D )
MAP
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=deadwood+sd&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=36.315864,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Deadwood,+Lawrence,+South+Dakota&ll=44.364606,-103.600044&spn=0.063938,0.110378&z=13
DESCRIPTION
Rocky stream beds, some smooth access road, some rocky access road, grapefruit to cantaloupe sized loose rocks, two semi-gnarly hillclimbs, rocky steps, tight two-track in places, fast two-track in places, all tons-o-fun!
TIME
1hr - 2hr ride, depending on your skill/risk-taking level. We took 2.5hrs during one rally with lots of larger, adventure type bikes and some inexperienced riders (such as myself :P ). Some have claimed to have run it in less than 15 minutes. :o
PICS
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PILOT KNOB
Difficulty Rating - Class I, Grade D (although one .5 mile section is Grade E)
MAP
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DESCRIPTION
The only portion of the Centennial Trail that is open to motorized travel (from Pilot Knob TH to Dalton TH). Starts off easy, from either the south or north end. North end offers a really fun ATV trail with lots of whoops & banks. South end starts off with a short switchback uphill followed by some easy two track and rock strewn two-track...with awesome scenery! It's the middle bit that will get ya! Sometimes steep, rocky, narrow single track with some difficult steps, climbs and descents. Not all that bad, but can be challenging even on smaller bikes. But, keep in mind that flexlarson took some poor guy on a VStrom over Pilot Knob and the guy is still alive, his bike had a few broken bits. ;D So, it can't be all that bad!
TIME
1hr - 1.5hr
PICS
This bit will rattle your teeth out if you're suspension is too stiff! On the south end (I think):
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It tends to stay a little wetter up there because the forest is so thick:
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Sorry, I don't have any pics of the tuff stuff, you'll have to take my word for it.
249 from Silver City/Slate Creek Dam/The 429
Difficulty Rating - Class I, Grade C (although I suppose the 429 could be considered D)
MAP
(Traveling from east to west)
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DESCRIPTION
A beautiful (mostly) easy ride on smooth fire roads (= fast!). This is one of my favorite easy rides for some great scenery! The most challenging part is the green section of the 429, but I've been through it with a GSA that had no problems at all. Just gets a little tight & wet at times. Kind of a long section of gravel on the 231.1 stretch, otherwise, all dirt.
TIME
1.5hr - 2hr
PICS
See this thread: http://dev.dakotadualsportriders.com/smf/index.php?topic=137.0
Yeti;
Put me down for an RV site. Hope to be there Thurs. I can help early arrivals with storage and disposal of consumables (beer).
Quote from: rdstrain1949 on May 07, 2010, 08:00:53 AM
Yeti;
Put me down for an RV site. Hope to be there Thurs. I can help early arrivals with storage and disposal of consumables (beer).
Got ya down! Do you know how long you're staying?
Put me down for a tent spot. I plan on being there fri. late afternoon.
I'm in,...RV site for Friday and Saturday. Not sure what time I'll pull in, depends on when I can sneak out of work. I will, as I always do, have plenty of my friend Jack Daniels on board. By the way if anyone needs to charge cell phones or anything else there is no need to do it outside. Mi RV es su RV.
i'm in, camping the 18th and 19th in a tent.
i may drag my little sis along if i can round up a proper bike for her (or my kdx200 as a last resort). she wants to get better at street riding and i don't think there is any easier way to do that then put some miles on dirt.
if so, she'll have her own tent.
I put all this info up on ADVRider as well:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577037
In case you guys want to give it a bump or two as we get closer!
YETI, Thanks for all your efforts.
OOFDA (4) 17-18-19 Tents
We will arrive early on the 17th planning to get some riding in. Possibly stay after the event and sightsee.
OOFDA
I'm in. I'll bring a tent this year. I'll show up friday afternoon.
I'm excited to ride :evil
I am in and should make it out Friday. If she needs a bike she might be able to ride one of the 200's brian or I have. I got one for my wife so needless to say it sits in the garage taking up valuable space next to Ryans bike which is also in my garage taking up space and leaking fork oil ;D
Hey Ryan this would be a great time for you to head up here to ride your bike with some friends and then you can take it home so you can enjoy it in the mountains of Colorado. NO excuses make it work.
Quote from: fringefan on May 08, 2010, 10:12:17 AM
Hey Ryan this would be a great time for you to head up here to ride your bike with some friends and then you can take it home so you can enjoy it in the mountains of Colorado. NO excuses make it work.
+1! Have you talked with Ryan? Is he thinking about coming?
I scored an RV from my in-laws, and Mrs. Yeti is gonna come with me this time around! She doesn't ride, just wanted some camping/chill time and has volunteered to be our acting "campground host", taking care of food, etc.
If anyone else is planning on bringing food (for the group), let me know so we can kinda plan what we need to bring. The wife & I will be bringing chili & nachos - enough for one meal that will feed everyone, with leftovers I'm sure ;D
Wow Alan, between the meal and all the planning, its obvious that you are THE MAN! Thank you!
I'm still undecided as to what I'll be doing, but the more I read about this, the more I lean towards coming Thursday and riding Friday and Sat morning.
Yeti, your awesome and thanks for taking charge of it this year. I would suggest any one that eats kick in a little something for the effort of Mr & Ms Yeti. If we referred to the wife as Ms yeti would she have any idea who we are talking about?
I have talked to him but I think he was castrated and his wife is holding his balls in a jar or in other words, he is not sure if he will make it or not.
Hope you make it out hank.
Yeti, the wife unit that I am bringing will bring enough sloppy joes for a group meal. I don't know how you guys do things, do you come back to camp for lunch? My wife rides but most likely won't ride with us as she is just learning. I'll have to sneak off with her on some light trails sometime during the weekend. Anyway, if sloppy joes is good with everyone, we are happy to do it.
Quote from: Hank on May 08, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
Wow Alan, between the meal and all the planning, its obvious that you are THE MAN! Thank you!
Yeah, about
that...Mrs. Yeti & I were talking about the food tonight , and we decided that if we get
too many people we probably wouldn't be able to provide "enough for all", it could just be too much. So, we're thinking about providing dinner just on Thursday night...so far, there's only 6 for Thursday night, and that (plus a few more) would be a manageable number. ;D I don't think we (or anyone else) could be expected to provide food for 20+ people. :o
Quote from: Hank on May 08, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
I'm still undecided as to what I'll be doing, but the more I read about this, the more I lean towards coming Thursday and riding Friday and Sat morning.
I hope you can make it for at least one full day of riding!
Quote from: fringefan on May 08, 2010, 03:18:09 PM
I would suggest any one that eats kick in a little something for the effort of Mr & Ms Yeti.
Nothing is expected in return except someone else provide a meal sometime during future rallys! I'm sure there willl be many more to come!! ;D
Quote from: fringefan on May 08, 2010, 03:18:09 PM
If we referred to the wife as Ms yeti would she have any idea who we are talking about?
Of course! (But, that's
Mrs. Yeti to you 8) )
Quote from: fringefan on May 08, 2010, 03:18:09 PM
I have talked to him but I think he was castrated and his wife is holding his balls in a jar or in other words, he is not sure if he will make it or not.
Ryan has got to show! Won't be the same without him....and his back massages :-[
Quote from: grubbie on May 08, 2010, 06:28:56 PM
Yeti, the wife unit that I am bringing will bring enough sloppy joes for a group meal.
Awesome! Thanks for the generosity!
Quote from: grubbie on May 08, 2010, 06:28:56 PM
I don't know how you guys do things, do you come back to camp for lunch?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Just depends where we are on the trail when we get hungry. Moonshine Gulch in Rochford is one of our regular lunch stops...so is Sugar Shack. Mmmmmm!
Quote from: grubbie on May 08, 2010, 06:28:56 PM
My wife rides but most likely won't ride with us as she is just learning.
Perfect! Someone to keep Mrs. Yeti company while we're out trying to kill ourselves!! :evil
Okay then. We will bring sloppy joes for all, for dinner friday night. And if anyone else wants to pitch in, they can help with chips, buns, or whatever. But, we can handle that as well if needed. Any objections?
This site pays for itself with music, riding partners, and good food to eat
I pick up a 30 pack of Keystones finest, unless any object to the quality ;D Lord knows I will probably pass out in my chair again.
Music?
Quote from: grubbie on May 09, 2010, 09:14:57 PM
Music?
I can bring my iPod dock, as long as no one objects to my taste in music.
Quote from: grubbie on May 09, 2010, 06:12:50 PM
Okay then. We will bring sloppy joes for all, for dinner friday night. And if anyone else wants to pitch in, they can help with chips, buns, or whatever. But, we can handle that as well if needed. Any objections?
That's awesome Grubbie! Who wants to volunteer for chips or hamburger buns?
Quote from: fringefan on May 09, 2010, 06:23:05 PMI pick up a 30 pack of Keystones finest...
aaannnd...what are the rest of us gonna drink? ;D
Hmmm...none of the Fish 'n Fry pics are showing up in the first message. Looks like their website has been suspended! ??? Hopefully they will get it back up soon! :-\
I plan make it up for a while Thursday, but will probably only camp FRI/SAT. I'm feeling skeptical about getting into too much on the GSA with street tires.... so I'm not sure how much riding I'll do (unless I find a bike to use for the weekend).
One of these days a 530EXC will grace my garage....
Quote from: Sportfaller on May 10, 2010, 04:02:20 PM
I plan make it up for a while Thursday, but will probably only camp FRI/SAT. I'm feeling skeptical about getting into too much on the GSA with street tires.... so I'm not sure how much riding I'll do (unless I find a bike to use for the weekend).
Got you on the IN list!
No worries with the GSA, we'll take it easy on you, I swear! :evil ;D Seriously, you ride that thing like a dirt bike, even with street tires on, you'd be fine on fireroads, right? We can plan a couple of easy rides to the rough stuff, then you can just peel off and enjoy yourself, then meet back up at camp for beers!
Quote from: Sportfaller on May 10, 2010, 04:02:20 PM
One of these days a 530EXC will grace my garage....
Ooo, ooo!!! Can I ride it? Can I, huh?? ;D
Quote from: Sportfaller on May 10, 2010, 04:02:20 PM
I plan make it up for a while Thursday, but will probably only camp FRI/SAT. I'm feeling skeptical about getting into too much on the GSA with street tires.... so I'm not sure how much riding I'll do (unless I find a bike to use for the weekend).
One of these days a 530EXC will grace my garage....
I'm still unsure if I'll be taking the TDM or the DRZ. If its the TDM I'll be in fireroad only mode as well!
Quote from: Hank on May 10, 2010, 05:51:31 PM
I'll be in fireroad only mode as well!
you say that now, but i bet it will be hard to stick to it, even with all that shiny new paint on your yammy.
I intend to be there folks, hopefully with my son but that's still up for grabs. With any luck, I'll be able to be there for the whole time. I'll be on my bike, so not bringing much with me. I'll be doing some shopping once I get there tho... Not a drinker, so I could be "designated photographer". I know you all would love to have photos the next morning.
RIDES updated! Just one so far...you know what it has to be, right? :evil ;D
http://dev.dakotadualsportriders.com/smf/index.php?topic=442.msg3589#msg3589
Yeti;
Sorry about the brain cramp, I'll be there until the money runs out (Sunday).
RIDES updated again!
http://dev.dakotadualsportriders.com/smf/index.php?topic=442.msg3589#msg3589
Hey there....I doubt if any of you know me "yet". But hopefully you will! I just booked a guest room at the Fish N Fry for the 17th, 18th and 19th. I think I'll tow my KLX out with my Valkyrie. What do you think? Just Kiddin'!!!!! Last time I rode with the DDSR was way back in 2001. Can't wait to be back in the Hills!!!
Joni - Molon labe
i'll be there probably in an rv if i camp.
Quote from: JoniJo on May 14, 2010, 07:32:30 PM
Hey there....I doubt if any of you know me "yet". But hopefully you will! I just booked a guest room at the Fish N Fry for the 17th, 18th and 19th. I think I'll tow my KLX out with my Valkyrie. What do you think? Just Kiddin'!!!!! Last time I rode with the DDSR was way back in 2001. Can't wait to be back in the Hills!!!
Joni - Molon labe
Hey JoniJo! Got you on the list. Welcome to the forum, looking forward to meeting you in June. We have too few women riders in our group.
You rode with DDSR in
2001?? I had no idea our little group has been around so long....Chad, can you tell us a little history here?
Quote from: excess on May 17, 2010, 10:48:52 AM
i'll be there probably in an rv if i camp.
Hey Austin! Can you let me know as soon as you can IF you're bringing an RV and what nights your staying for sure, I have to reserve the RV sites separately. Thanks!
We started in 2008 so anything before had to be another group.
That's what I thought, maybe a typo...but, I don't remember any Joni at any of the rallies, but my memory ain't what it used to be.
Im in
WOW Allen GREAT WORK.
Should b FUN
Ill get out and scout new stuff.
Ill ride both bikes but not at the same time.
Quote from: flexlarson on May 18, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
Im in
WOW Allen GREAT WORK.
Thanks man! Got you on the list. Do you know when you're coming/going?? You gonna come up on Thursday for dinner with Mrs. Yeti? You bringing Kim??
Quote from: flexlarson on May 18, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
Ill ride both bikes but not at the same time.
Now THAT would be impressive! ;D
Well I think my plans have firmed up to:
Ride out on the 400 Thursday morning, camp Thur night and ride Friday. Camp w/ the fam Fri / Sat night at the rafter J but probably ride more at least Sat morning, then head home Sunday.
So put me down for a tent spot for Thursday night only.
Not sure who all will come w/ me. Dustin hasn't said much yet (Dustin are you coming) and I might have another rookie from work riding along.
Anyone coming from the East is more than welcome to meet up w/ me (or us).
Can't wait!
Cool Hank! Glad you can make it for a day or two at least. Let me know if you get any tag-a-longs.
Hi Alan,
I'm still working on getting my WR426 plated but I've got the Super Sherpa back from my daughter, so I'll have at least one dual sport bike. I think I'll save the Weestrom from embarrassment this year. I'll be trailering the bike(s) up. I'll need a tent site. Thanks for your efforts on this event.
John
Hey John,
Glad you can make it! You in for the full three nights??
Arrrgh! Decisions, decisions! Yeah, it is so much fun that I would be stupid to miss any of it. I'll get there the 17th. You realize that you may be tasked with stretcher duty if I forget my age and get frisky with that 426? Just kidding. At my age, I find restraint easier than convalescing. Never did learn to ride that too-tall thing, anyway.
You're correct in questioning my connecting my 2001 ride with the DDSR. I've since had someone "jog" my memory. I rode with a group from Omaha that met up with a group from Minnesota. The Minnesota people put the ride together. Soooo, this will be my 1st ride with the DDSR and second off-road ride in the Hills.
Also... at one time I mentioned that I was renting a room at FNF and would have room for another gal that might need a place to stay. That's changed. My husband Jeff has decided to come out. No, he isn't going to ride. He doesn't do "dirt". We have relatives in Rapid so while we're out riding, he'll be tossing back Fat Tire with his brother and his Dad. Now, you might be thinking he's the smarter of the two of us. THINK AGAIN!!!! :D
Really looking forward to the ride and meeting some neat new people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joni
howdy--
i'm in for riding. but a definite maybe for camping.
anybody looking for a low mileage klr? would be perfect for this rally. sportfaller, what about Emma? it's been lowered. i'm feeling guilty that my pop hasn't sold it yet. :-[
I updated the food in the first post. Mrs. Yeti and I weren't expecting the turn-out we have for Thursday night and decided that chickens would be too much work. ;D We're bringing chili & nachos instead! There will be more than enough, and probably left overs to last a couple days for lunches, snacks, whatever.
I just talked with the FnF to update them on our totals and they would like to know the sizes of RVs we are bringing. So, could all of you that are bringing RVs let me know what size yours is?
Mine is really big...
Did I say I was coming? Well I am
Brian (The boss) is coming he just picked up a KLR. We will also be heading out after the ralley to Colorado.
I'm looking forward to riding the trails this year.
On the road in one week!!!
I (and maybe wife) plan to attend but wont be camping as I live a short distance away, ordering my 14t today. This is sounding life FUN!! I would like to contribute so if I can bring something please let me know.
Got you on the list, Tony! This will be your first DDSR rally, right?
Quote from: Caseyjones on June 02, 2010, 08:37:30 AM
I would like to contribute so if I can bring something please let me know.
Well, dinner on Saturday is still up in the air, but Chad and/or Brian usually bring something, although I haven't heard anything from either of them on food, sooo.....
BUT, since you aren't camping, I can't expect you to feed us and then leave...that just seems wrong somehow. ;D
This will be my first, I'm really looking forward to it!
I cant bring to much food on my bike but I should be able to bring something if not a full meal, maybe to offset things a bit.
Yeti,
I'm in, this will be my first DDSR rally! I'll be tent camping from Thursday thru Saturday. Looking forward to riding the Black Hills area.
Tom
Quote from: Caseyjones on June 02, 2010, 04:53:39 PM
This will be my first, I'm really looking forward to it!
I cant bring to much food on my bike but I should be able to bring something if not a full meal, maybe to offset things a bit.
Snacks: chips, jerky, Oreos (mmmm) etc. are always appreciated by all!
Quote from: hipster on June 02, 2010, 05:11:15 PM
Yeti,
I'm in, this will be my first DDSR rally! I'll be tent camping from Thursday thru Saturday. Looking forward to riding the Black Hills area.
Tom
Gotcha on the list!
Wow, we're up to a total of 29! This may be the biggest rally we've ever had. ;D :chug
The wife and I offered to make sloppy joes for the group Friday night. We are getting a pretty good sized group here. Can we get a count on how many will be there for dinner that night (including wives or whoever else will be there)? We need to know how much to make. You can PM me with your info so this thread doesn't get so long. Also, I see folks offering to help. I wouldn't be against someone else bringing buns, chips, salad, or whatever you like.
Mr Yeti -
Bumped into your upcoming rally via ADVrider last weekend. Fantasized about it for a couple of days and then re-arranged my schedule at work. I'd to be #30.
What about it? Will you take a putzer from Upper Dakota and his Transalp? I'd be coming from Fargo, bringing a tent, and would camp the nights of 17, 18, and 19.
Wacked
Hi Wacked! Any and all riders (and non-riding friends & family) are welcome! Got you on the list.
Quote from: grubbie on June 03, 2010, 10:10:38 PM
The wife and I offered to make sloppy joes for the group Friday night. We are getting a pretty good sized group here. Can we get a count on how many will be there for dinner that night (including wives or whoever else will be there)? We need to know how much to make. You can PM me with your info so this thread doesn't get so long. Also, I see folks offering to help. I wouldn't be against someone else bringing buns, chips, salad, or whatever you like.
Yeah, I wasn't expecting such a big turn-out either! There are usually multiple bags of chips floating around at any given time, so that won't be a problem. If someone wants to volunteer to bring buns and salads, that would be great!
From my count, we will have around 22 for dinner Friday night.
Here's a recipe for sloppy joes for 100 people, so you could just make 1/4 recipe and be fine.
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/bbentree5.html
We would need about 5-6lbs of salads (potato, macaroni, 3 bean, whatever).
We will have a large roaster to cook/keep warm the sloppy joe meat if needed.
WHOOO HOOOOO 2 weeks to go! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Wacked on June 04, 2010, 07:26:51 AM
Mr Yeti -
Bumped into your upcoming rally via ADVrider last weekend. Fantasized about it for a couple of days and then re-arranged my schedule at work. I'd to be #30.
What about it? Will you take a putzer from Upper Dakota and his Transalp? I'd be coming from Fargo, bringing a tent, and would camp the nights of 17, 18, and 19.
Wacked
Wacked if you want to roll down to Watertown and ride out with me and Onsabrock, you're more than welcome!
Hank -
Thanks for the invite. Rolling out of Watertown together sounds good. When were you planning to leave?
Wacked
Quote from: The Yeti on June 04, 2010, 10:08:31 AM
Quote from: grubbie on June 03, 2010, 10:10:38 PM
The wife and I offered to make sloppy joes for the group Friday night. We are getting a pretty good sized group here. Can we get a count on how many will be there for dinner that night (including wives or whoever else will be there)? We need to know how much to make. You can PM me with your info so this thread doesn't get so long. Also, I see folks offering to help. I wouldn't be against someone else bringing buns, chips, salad, or whatever you like.
Yeah, I wasn't expecting such a big turn-out either! There are usually multiple bags of chips floating around at any given time, so that won't be a problem. If someone wants to volunteer to bring buns and salads, that would be great!
From my count, we will have around 22 for dinner Friday night.
Here's a recipe for sloppy joes for 100 people, so you could just make 1/4 recipe and be fine.
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/bbentree5.html
We would need about 5-6lbs of salads (potato, macaroni, 3 bean, whatever).
We will have a large roaster to cook/keep warm the sloppy joe meat if needed.
Thanks Yeti. I am sure the wife unit will use her own recipe, and we have a crock pot to put it in. Just wanted a count. I am SO lookin forward to this!! Never done anything like this before!
Not sure what time we'll hit the road but I'd guess as soon as we can get our crap together. What time could you be in wtn?
count me in Yeti! Thanks so much for putting this all together this year! F#@% awesome! 18, 19 tent! i'll have a truck and trailer so i'll bring some pulled pork, spicy pickles, and some yummy cookies from Cosco along with a case of Dales Pale Ale!
Can't wait to see everybody! thanks for the comment about my balls being in a sling fringefan!
I think I said your wife was holding them in a jar. This video may be of interest :evil
http://natebloch.com/thedoctorvisit.html
Yeti, can you loosely count me in to camp friday and saturday? i get back to town after being gone for 10 days that tuesday, might have too much guilt to miss the weekend with the family. at this point they are telling me to go ride, maybe they are glad im gone so much..... thanks for putting it all together.
im IN!!! im hopefully bringin my roomate on his harley.. so count me as +1.. camping fri, sat nights.. if there is still room.. i guess ill leave him fishin durring the day... i gotta see some of this dirt. it's been too long.. im missing my best buddies un-event in colo right now!! so i can't wait to meet some of you guys in the hills...
MOMMER
P.S. if anyone wants to ride from arround ipswich/aberdeen on friday?? pm me here (if that is possible) or on adv.. same name "mommer"
see yall soon!!
OK...I'm getting antsy. I'm not falling to sleep at night 'cause I'm running this film in my head of the smell of pines, the anticipation of the next view around the bike trail and the wonderful smell of 4 stroke (and 2) in the morning. And you know what I'm looking forward to? The Adrenalin fix. Yup, I'm an adrenalin junky. I know...I know... as you read this you're saying to yourself, ME TOO!!!!!! ME TOO!!!!!! Aren't all bikers? I'm really looking forward to the ride and meeting a great group of like minded thrill seekers. Do I sound desperate??? Good. I am.......... Gotta go. I think I just messed myself. ;)
Joni
Kaw KLX250
Valkyrie
Oh yeah....The campfire scene in Blazing Saddles. Can't wait for that one! Bring on the Chili!!!!!!!
Quote from: JoniJo on June 06, 2010, 07:10:06 AM
Oh yeah....The campfire scene in Blazing Saddles. Can't wait for that one! Bring on the Chili!!!!!!!
"how bout some more beans mr. taggart?"
"i think you boys have had enough!"
Quote from: LittleJacket on June 05, 2010, 12:58:44 PM
count me in Yeti! Thanks so much for putting this all together this year! F#@% awesome! 18, 19 tent! i'll have a truck and trailer so i'll bring some pulled pork, spicy pickles, and some yummy cookies from Cosco along with a case of Dales Pale Ale!
Can't wait to see everybody! thanks for the comment about my balls being in a sling fringefan!
Awesome Ryan!!! Didn't think you were gonna make it...happy you can! Got you on the list.
So, you're bringing dinner for Saturday night? Looks like we got meals for all three nights covered now! ;D
Quote from: jacin theis on June 05, 2010, 06:09:07 PM
Yeti, can you loosely count me in to camp friday and saturday? i get back to town after being gone for 10 days that tuesday, might have too much guilt to miss the weekend with the family. at this point they are telling me to go ride, maybe they are glad im gone so much..... thanks for putting it all together.
On the list! Hope you can make it!
Quote from: mommer on June 05, 2010, 08:43:03 PM
im IN!!! im hopefully bringin my roomate on his harley.. so count me as +1.. camping fri, sat nights.. if there is still room.. i guess ill leave him fishin durring the day... i gotta see some of this dirt. it's been too long.. im missing my best buddies un-event in colo right now!! so i can't wait to meet some of you guys in the hills...
MOMMER
P.S. if anyone wants to ride from arround ipswich/aberdeen on friday?? pm me here (if that is possible) or on adv.. same name "mommer"
see yall soon!!
Awww, come on! I really want to see a Harley tackle Camp 5 road. :evil ;D ;D Got you on the list, and there's plenty of room, no worries.
Quote from: The Yeti on June 06, 2010, 09:58:28 PM
Quote from: mommer on June 05, 2010, 08:43:03 PM
im IN!!! im hopefully bringin my roomate on his harley.. so count me as +1.. camping fri, sat nights.. if there is still room.. i guess ill leave him fishin durring the day... i gotta see some of this dirt. it's been too long.. im missing my best buddies un-event in colo right now!! so i can't wait to meet some of you guys in the hills...
MOMMER
P.S. if anyone wants to ride from arround ipswich/aberdeen on friday?? pm me here (if that is possible) or on adv.. same name "mommer"
see yall soon!!
Awww, come on! I really want to see a Harley tackle Camp 5 road. :evil ;D ;D Got you on the list, and there's plenty of room, no worries.
Loan me a Harley ill give it a shot :)
In answer to your earlier question yeti, ill be camping Friday and Saturday in a 21 ft pull behind if there is still rv space available. I haven't been following the threads to closely (damn superduke) but if I can bring anything that's not covered like cups plates salads or something let me know.
Quote from: excess on June 08, 2010, 09:05:12 PM
In answer to your earlier question yeti, ill be camping Friday and Saturday in a 21 ft pull behind if there is still rv space available. I haven't been following the threads to closely (damn superduke) but if I can bring anything that's not covered like cups plates salads or something let me know.
Thanks, got you down.
The thing I think we're gonna be most short on is buns...gonna need some for the sloppy joes and for Ryan's pulled pork. Salads would be good too...are you still bringing the quiche?? We could just wait and see and buy what we need when we get there (at the convenience store, or run into Deadwood and get it at the grocery store).
Yeti;
Been out of the loop for a while, re. RV size, 30 ft 5th Wheel with 27 ft tag trailer.
that should be 17 ft tag
Quote from: rdstrain1949 on June 09, 2010, 09:37:11 AM
Yeti;
Been out of the loop for a while, re. RV size, 30 ft 5th Wheel with 27 ft tag trailer.
WOW! That's quite a freight train yer towing there! ;D
Quote from: rdstrain1949 on June 09, 2010, 09:37:41 AM
that should be 17 ft tag
Still.....
Thanks!
Hey all, just wanted to post up some guidelines we should all try to follow out there on the trail. I posted these a couple years ago here on the board, but we've never had a large enough group to really put them into practice: ;D
PRE-RIDE BRIEFING: Let the less experienced riders know that it's OK to ride at their own pace, cover basic rules, customs, hand signals, etc.
SPEAK UP: If you're having a problem, be it speed, difficulty with the terrain, feel tired or just not well, SPEAK UP.
DON'T RIDE WAY OVER YOUR HEAD: I'm not saying don't push the envelope a bit, that's how we get to be better riders, but be realistic.
GROUPING: When riding with larger groups, try to break up into smaller groups of 5-6 riders each, with at least one more experienced rider in each group.
YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RIDER BEHIND YOU: Stop at all non-obvious turns until they see you turn. Keep their headlight in your mirrors if you can. If you haven't seen them in a couple minutes, slow down, if you haven't seen them in a couple more minutes, stop. After a couple more minutes, turn around and look CAREFULLY.
LEAD & SWEEP: More experienced riders should be in the lead & sweep positions. They should rotate the lead & sweep positions so as not to get bored.
FASTER UP FRONT, SLOWER TO THE BACK: This allows the faster riders to stretch their legs a bit without being held up by the slower, less experienced riders, with frequent stops thrown in to allow the slower guys to catch up.
SPACING: 2-4 seconds is the optimum spacing from the bike in front of you. If he happens to go down or needs to stop suddenly, you want enough time to react and not run the poor guy over!
PUSHING: If you find yourself behind a rider that's going at a considerably slower pace, try to stay further back until there's an opportunity to pass. If you follow too close, the slower rider may try to push beyond his limits as he thinks he's holding you up.
PASSING: Do not pass unless the rider you're passing knows it's coming. Either wait to be waved by, or wait for the next stop. Flashing of high-beams should be considered a signal the rider behind you wants to pass.
COMMUNICATE: At each stop, allow time after the last guy pulls up in case there is anything that needs to be communicated, can be just a quick thumbs-up from everyone, then take off for the next leg.
Stay hydrated and fed.
Oh, and it should go without saying that you should try to be ATGATT. Personally, I refuse to ride with anyone that does not at least wear a helmet. Knee & elbow pads, even better. Proper MX boots, great! Myself? I look like a Stormtrooper when I ride :o, but I can bounce off just about anything! ;D
We all want to be safe and have fun, but the safest rides aren't that much fun and the fun rides, not that safe...finding a balance is the key.
A link to hand signals:
http://njmc.org/etiquette/
Quote from: The Yeti on June 09, 2010, 12:48:19 PM.....
Myself? I look like a Stormtrooper when I ride :o, but I can bounce off just about anything! ;D
And its a damn good thing :) j/k
Hi Yeti,
Put me down for just riding, Fri/Sat/Sun. What time should I show up Friday morning? I'd like to catch the pre-ride meeting, if you are having one.
7 more days... ;D
people will be moving around at 8am, but 9am should be plenty early enough to catch a pre-ride briefing.
Quote from: BogusJim on June 11, 2010, 11:03:39 AM
Hi Yeti,
Put me down for just riding, Fri/Sat/Sun. What time should I show up Friday morning? I'd like to catch the pre-ride meeting, if you are having one.
7 more days... ;D
You are IN! Like loingrader sez, we usually get rolling between 9-10am. We probably won't have any formal pre-ride meeting or anything, it goes more like this:
"OK, who's got a plan?"
"What?"
"Where we goin'?"
"Hell, I don't know.."
"Hey, that guys lookin' at a map! He must be leading!!" ;D ;D ;D
Actually, this time around, we may need a bit more formal planning, cause all 30+ of us aren't gonna be able to ride together for sure! I've got a couple rides laid out earlier in this thread, and some ideas in my head, and a lot of the regulars REALLY know their way around the trails, so I'm sure we won't be lacking on places to consider riding, it's the deciding part that we usually get hung up on. ;D
It's looking likely I'll have another guy (Kurt) coming with me too. He'll be camping thur-sat, but we may just share a tent thur night and he can have it to himself the next two nights.
Well...the rain is supposed to stop today! Seems like it's been raining for weeks now. :(
Just a warning....there WILL BE MUD for the rally, regardless of where you ride! On the plus side, the weather is looking to be perfect this weekend - mid-70s, chance of t-storms, but no constant rain.
Only 3 days to go!! ;D ;D
The way it's been raining, I'm wondering if we need to install airbox snorkels. :evil
I ordered a set of Pirelli MT21's, supposed to be here tomorrow. The stock tires on the WRR don't like mud, plus mine were just about done @3500 miles.
Alan,
Due to some last minute family obligations, It looks kike I wont be camping. I'll still bring wood up thursday night, but some of it will need split, so someone should bring a maul. I'm still going to try and come up and ride one day. Fingers crossed.
on another note, i'm looking into trading the GSA for a HP2 enduro!
Finally the time is nigh! Myself and another rider will arrive F&F late Wed night. Plan on doing some sight seeing Thur and Fri. Stop by for some meet and greet along with a cold beverage! Don't know when we will be in camp but can be reached on 319-750-4773 and will meet somewhere. Just remember "the second BSer doesn't stand a chance".
OOFDA
Quote from: Sportfaller on June 15, 2010, 07:37:08 AM
Alan,
Due to some last minute family obligations, It looks kike I wont be camping. I'll still bring wood up thursday night, but some of it will need split, so someone should bring a maul. I'm still going to try and come up and ride one day. Fingers crossed.
on another note, i'm looking into trading the GSA for a HP2 enduro!
Well, that's a bummer....excited for you about the HP2, though! Did you find one locally? You gonna have it by the weekend so we can see it in action?? :evil ;D
Quote from: OOFDA on June 15, 2010, 09:18:45 AM
Finally the time is nigh! Myself and another rider will arrive F&F late Wed night. Plan on doing some sight seeing Thur and Fri. Stop by for some meet and greet along with a cold beverage! Don't know when we will be in camp but can be reached on 319-750-4773 and will meet somewhere. Just remember "the second BSer doesn't stand a chance".
OOFDA
Did you call FnF and let them know you're showing up a day early? I'm sure there's plenty of room, but you may get stuck away from the DDSR area. And, am I correct in assuming you won't be riding with us until Saturday? Also, I've got you down for yourself plus 3...are you only bringing 1 extra now?
See you in a couple days!
Hello all, got the oil changed on the new to me 500mi clean DR 650. So with breaking complete I will be there maybe Thursday or Fri. But 100% effort and 90% probably Sat. No camping as FnF is really only about 1 hr or less from house. naturally I will be with the group that takes the new bike clean mud free trails (in the words of the famous Yeti {I hate mud})... mmm that kinda sounded like pavement :-\ well anyway looking forward to it. sorry about the last minute notice.
Got you on the list Icey. I've kinda got a love/hate thing going with the mud these days...the WRR seems to really like the stuff, me not so much!
See you there!
I think Ryan, the two Brian's, and myself with either be there Fri night or worst case first thing Sat Morning. I might try to meet up with you guys some time friday around noon but Ryan needs to wrench on his bike Fri night when he gets into Rapid.
If any of you guys are in Rapid thurs night we are grilling for my daughters b-day around 5-6pm.
Quote from: fringefan on June 15, 2010, 10:23:41 AM
I think Ryan, the two Brian's, and myself with either be there Fri night or worst case first thing Sat Morning. I might try to meet up with you guys some time friday around noon but Ryan needs to wrench on his bike Fri night when he gets into Rapid.
If any of you guys are in Rapid thurs night we are grilling for my daughters b-day around 5-6pm.
WTF? Really?! Won't be the same without you guys for two nights.... :'( Plus, Brian was s'posed to trailer my bike up for me on Thursday...hmmmm.
Yes, I did notify F&F and they said they could accomodate us and will try to get us with the DDSR group. The final count coming from Iowa is 5. The other 3 will show up Thursday night. If the group is riding Friday we plan on going with. If you have a set time to report on Fri please let me know. We have no special plans, just glad to be included in the ride. Possibly we can sponsor a ride for you folks in our neck of the woods! I have lodging for 4 people at my place and I am sure the others will chip in. Again, it is a real treat to be included! We don't expect to participate in your meals unless we can pay. I am bringing a barbeque (sp) and would be glad to throw something on for someone. The last thing we want to do is create any issues.
OOFDA
I only talked to him about Fri and I know but I can't leave Mr back rub at my house trying to work on his bike by himself. I am talking my girls to Vivian on Fri morning early so I should be able to ride some time on Fri and just head back Fri night.
I plan on being at the FnF fri afternoon (noon-2pm). Is there going to be someone at the camp all day directing traffic, or should we just hang around until a group forms and them go out and ride. (I think I just answered my own question). If we need to share phone #'s let me know.
Quote from: OOFDA on June 15, 2010, 10:50:21 AM
...If you have a set time to report on Fri please let me know...We don't expect to participate in your meals unless we can pay...The last thing we want to do is create any issues.
OOFDA
Let's say Friday at 9am, probably roll out around 9:30 or 10am.
I'm gonna have more chili and nachos than I know what to do with on Thursday night, you guys are all welcome to dig in! No issues...it's all good! ;D
Quote from: numb41 on June 15, 2010, 10:59:25 AM
I plan on being at the FnF fri afternoon (noon-2pm). Is there going to be someone at the camp all day directing traffic, or should we just hang around until a group forms and them go out and ride. (I think I just answered my own question). If we need to share phone #'s let me know.
Well, I know for sure that my wife will be there (she doesn't ride). I'll give her a plan of where my group plans to be and when...this could turn out to be accurate or wildly in-accurate depending on how lost we get. ;D
My cell is 605-381-thirteen-seventy-six, but the coverage up there is spotty at best.
I am planning on being at FNF at around 1pm on friday. After i set up camp, I'll take out whoever wants to go. I can point you to the fun boulder strewn trails but I'll be sticking to the easier stuff because my little sister will be in tow and i want her to have a good time. She just got her motorcycle license today.
I assume that people will be arriving at different times throughout the weekend so it will be easy to just tag along with someone. Great trails are everywhere though so don't feel like you have to wait for a tourguide.
-Bret
Just got a call from flexlarson, he is OUT.
Unless the weather really gets ugly, I have Kurt riding with me from Watertown.
He'll be camping all three nights, I'm just camping Thursday.
We're riding out Thursday with Onsabrock, Hipster (from MSP) and Wacked (Fargo).
Updated FOOD in first post. Littlejacket is bringing pulled pork for Saturday night!
Hey excess, you still planning on bringing some of yer mom's quiche, or what?? ;D
I'll be out Friday & Saturday for sure. No camping for me since the FNF is a few short trail miles from home.
Quote from: BogusJim on June 14, 2010, 11:10:49 AM
The way it's been raining, I'm wondering if we need to install airbox snorkels. :evil
I ordered a set of Pirelli MT21's, supposed to be here tomorrow. The stock tires on the WRR don't like mud, plus mine were just about done @3500 miles.
Not good........I am running stockers on my WRR, you are right they don't like mud. I ran out of time to get tires. Almost wasn't going to make it at all due to work issues, but firmed up the plans today. I'll be there! Of course,.....I will be the one you guys are towing out of the mud all day. My tires don't like mud, neither do I. My first time doing something like this and I can't tell you how excited I am about it!
Quote from: Hank on June 15, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
Unless the weather really gets ugly, I have Kurt riding with me from Watertown.
He'll be camping all three nights, I'm just camping Thursday.
We're riding out Thursday with Onsabrock, Hipster (from MSP) and Wacked (Fargo).
Which bike you bringing?
I'm so excited I could.... well never mind. We'll leave the body fluids out of it. The KLX is ready to go. New FMF for the FNF ;D and new Dunlop D952's. I'll help push/pull anyone out of the mud if they'll pick me up when I fall down. Can't wait to ride and meet all you great people!!!!!!!!! ::) See you Thursday evening at FNF. Joni
P.S. I'll help with groceries and the like when I get there. Just let me know what's needed.
Quote from: The Yeti on June 15, 2010, 10:53:21 PM
Quote from: Hank on June 15, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
Unless the weather really gets ugly, I have Kurt riding with me from Watertown.
He'll be camping all three nights, I'm just camping Thursday.
We're riding out Thursday with Onsabrock, Hipster (from MSP) and Wacked (Fargo).
Which bike you bringing?
I'm riding the 400 out. Kurt has an 08 KLR.
Well the forecast has actually improved, which goes against all odds. Hopefully a day or two of sunshine will dry up some mud.
Looks like we could have some showers coming out tomorrow but Fri and Sat look splendid!
Should be lotsa fun!
Yeti;
Major change of plams for me. Won't be able to camp, may get up there for a ride. Had a horse come down sick last night so............ I'll be playing horse Doc for the next week or two. Sorry about the late notice, not much I could do.
Quote from: rdstrain1949 on June 16, 2010, 08:46:51 AM
Yeti;
Major change of plams for me. Won't be able to camp, may get up there for a ride. Had a horse come down sick last night so............ I'll be playing horse Doc for the next week or two. Sorry about the late notice, not much I could do.
No problems, hope everything works out with your horse! You know where we are if you wanna ride.
Is someone bringing a stack of forestry service maps again? That would be much appreciated!
Not anxious or anything but I've got the bikes loaded up.
(http://ancientmariner.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/IMG1050/903784781_K9XGu-L.jpg)
Quote from: Hank on June 16, 2010, 05:44:40 PM
Is someone bringing a stack of forestry service maps again? That would be much appreciated!
I got 5 or 6 of 'em...maybe I'll go pick up some more before I head out tomorrow.
Quote from: AncientMariner on June 16, 2010, 06:49:01 PM
Not anxious or anything but I've got the bikes loaded up.
(http://ancientmariner.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/IMG1050/903784781_K9XGu-L.jpg)
Awesome John! Gotta have the right tool for the job. ;D
I rode a few trails around Nemo this afternoon/evening... trails are drying up nicely, it's not going to be the 24/7 mudfest I expected. Depends on the trail of course... some are wet and the bike still got plenty muddy. But airbox snorkel is optional! Weather looks good for Fri-Sun.
Everyone who's traveling, have a safe trip. See you Friday.
Planning on leaving Norfolk 12:00 today. Will see you guys tomorrow for a great ride.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4709334920_2667e7c0f9.jpg)
thats allota quiche!
;D 4 delicious flavors
Truck-o-firewood headed up in about 20 minutes!
Don't forget we are bringing sloppy joes for Friday night dinner, hopefully someone has the buns, chips, whatever, covered. Our home raised grass fed beef,,,yummy! I am not sure what time we will be there, hopefully not too late, but we will be there. Depends on work. She flies in from Houston at around noon, I will try and sneak out as soon as possible but some days it's tough to get away.
I know how that goes. I'm too close to home to ignore my work. Good sized crowd so far. They were having chili for supper tonight and I never made it back :-[ All in the hope's of having an entire weekday off. I'll head back over about 9 AM to see if they are ready to ride. See ya soon. Safe travels all!
well crap, i can't figure out the pic thing.. but we are all loaded up in the garage.. leavin in the morning!! cant wait to meet some of my fellow riders here in south dakota ;D
Well, I might be able to show up at least once this weekend, I hope. It's rough living 10 minutes away.
so the fuel pump went out in the truck >:( and unless i can find a friend who will drag the camper up the hill from lead. I wont be able to camp.......lame
got a truck my camper is there