Here's an update on Rally Planning:
The trip is on. We will assemble and leave from Johnson's Corner Truck Stop, home of the famous cinnamon roll. For those not familiar, it's outside of Loveland at Exit 254 off I-25. We'll leave there at 9:30 AM on Friday August 3, 2012 to proceed north on I-25 and the exact route to Sturgis will be determined that morning. With 100 -125 mile rest & gas stops, that will put us in the camp site around 5:00.
We will stay at the Creekside Campground http://www.creeksidesturgis.com/ The rate for advanced reservations (which can be made on their web site) is $15/night, 3 night minimum. This is where we've stayed in previous years. If you do not pre-pay, the rate is $20/day and it can be space limited although that's not likely to be a problem for Friday arrivals.
The main group will return Tuesday morning so that's 4 nights there.
The camp site has breakfast and dinner food service, snacks and a beer tent. The showers are clean, hot and reasonably available if you avoid the key early AM times.
If camping is just not your thing, they do have a few small cabins although at this late date I suspect they are booked.
Feel free to pass this on to friends, this trip is not limited to the RAT Patrol. I will try to assemble a who's going list before the next message but I've had at least 6 indicate they are going. My cell # is (303) 478-8203 if you have questions.
On Sunday, some of the group will go out to Devil's Tower, WY where we will meet up with Dave Warfield who will be coming in from another event. Good ride and a worthwhile site. Might be an occassion to stop at the Stone House Saloon on the way back, cold beer, country music and great burgers at a very unique place only open during Rally Week.
If this is your first trip to the Black Hills Rally, it is a hoot. The roads are great, the sights unusual and the bikes plentiful. It is a great place to shop vendors as there are all kinds of motorcycling stuff available and some of the sales are very good. Most of the major manufacturers will have demo trucks and bikes to look at and maybe ride, crowds permitting. If you've been saving your patches, lots of sewing vendors to put them on your jacket or vest.
If you want suggestions of what to bring, let me know. On the expense side, gas and the camping fee are two components, after that I've found I spend about $30-50 a day for food and beveridge and some small souvenirs. Obviously, if you buy tires, bike accessories or bike clothing that can go up. We generally don't do main line restaurants, there are plenty of organized breakfasts by charity groups or the camp ground for $7-10, beers are $3 to $5 depending on the venue. Some do bring some food to prepare at camp side so that's an option too. Lots of places to grab a burger and such for lunch or dinner. We usually pick up a daily 12 pack or so on our own for the camp site so that cost is less.
Hope you can come. Let me know so I can keep a list of who will attend.
Thanks
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