weeble Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 As the first person to correctly guess the site of UNrally VI as being in Fayetteville, WV, it is my obligation to start a "Guess the site of UNrally VII" thread. Suppposedly it is in the Pacific Northwest....soooo....my guess is ....Winthrop, WA Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Is there actually going to be an Un next year? I haven't heard a thing... Link to comment
EffBee Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Actually, it wouldn't be fair for me to play since we selected the people to run the next UnRally some time ago, but Kingman, AZ in August sounds about as good as anyplace. Link to comment
Joel Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 ... Kingman, AZ in August sounds about as good as anyplace. OUT! Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Brewster, WA That's pretty funny. We could have it in Mold, WA. Or in Lind, WA home of the combine demolition derby! http://www.lindwa.com/ Link to comment
bakerzdosen Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Don't forget Starbuck, WA. My actual guess is Pullman, WA or Lewiston, ID. (Yeah, I can count, that's two. But they're close.) Link to comment
Ken H. Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Puerto Vallarta Or did they said Pacific North-west? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Crater Lake, Oregon (wishful thinking) Link to comment
bakerzdosen Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Samara, Costa Rica Yeah, except for the fact that the roads there may leave something to be desired... (I took that on my last trip down there. Not the greatest pic, but you get the point. It had just happened the night before. So we had to go inland and go across stuff like this) Link to comment
randy Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 wishfull praying on my part Black Hills National Forest Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Samara, Costa Rica Yeah, except for the fact that the roads there may leave something to be desired... (I took that on my last trip down there. Not the greatest pic, but you get the point. It had just happened the night before. So we had to go inland and go across stuff like this) Remember, we're talking about the guy who rides an RT like a dirt bike!! What the problem is!?!?!? Boy, do I remember the Costa Rican bridges!! More daylight through them than bridge itself! Link to comment
Fasterpill Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 San Diego at Mama Hoon's!! Link to comment
Urban Surfer Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I don't know what the un rally is all about, but if any one needs any ideas on routs. I know this area. Check out (The Best of PNW June) trip we did this summer. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 How about Calgary? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 How about Calgary? OK with me! ... But Canada is getting a bit expensive for us poor USA guys... Link to comment
Kitsap Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 How about Calgary? Not if you want help with this Sending a PM. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Okay, Nighthawk, WA. Link to comment
Bud Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Okay, Nighthawk, WA. ????? That's not even on the map in my road atlas. Link to comment
Whip Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I just hope it's in June or early July.....so all the teachers and school admins can go...... Whip Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Okay, Nighthawk, WA. ????? That's not even on the map in my road atlas. Just googled it... It's a ghost town... It's the kind of place Steve likes to ride to... Link to comment
JustJean Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Bonners Ferry, Idaho? Almost in Canada? When does the destination get revealed? Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 When does the destination get revealed? I guess Steve still has to find it! Link to comment
BereIsland Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 How about Calgary? OK with me! ... But Canada is getting a bit expensive for us poor USA guys... I have no problems with going back to the USA Steve Link to comment
Bud Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Bonners Ferry, Idaho? Almost in Canada? When does the destination get revealed? Patience grasshopper. It will be many months till it is all revealed. Link to comment
GS_George Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I second what Whip said! Link to comment
Mike05 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Olympia, Washington.... Lotsa routes near there & what can you say bad about a place where the downtown Supermarket is next to the local Yacht Club & the ocean hits the back of both buildings!! Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I second what Whip said! This is definitely being taken into consideration. As far as when the date and place will be revealed, it won't be today. However, Sullivan Lake Road out of Metaline Falls, WA looks like fun. Maybe we'll be there? Of course, I think that's a dirt road... Link to comment
Bud Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I second what Whip said! This is definitely being taken into consideration. As far as when the date and place will be revealed, it won't be today. However, Sullivan Lake Road out of Metaline Falls, WA looks like fun. Maybe we'll be there? Of course, I think that's a dirt road... You dirty dog, you. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I just hope it's in June or early July.....so all the teachers and school admins can go...... Whip Not to mention anyone with children..... Shawn Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I just hope it's in June or early July.....so all the teachers and school admins can go...... Whip Not to mention anyone with children..... Shawn Okay, so we won't mention them...hyuk hyuk, I crack myself up sometimes. How about Monte Cristo, WA? Then again, I've always wanted to have a party in Cosmopolis or Humptulips. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Don't forget Starbuck, WA. My actual guess is Pullman, WA or Lewiston, ID. (Yeah, I can count, that's two. But they're close.) I've been through Starbuck...didya know that they have no commercial coffee service? This sounds like a great marketing opportunity to me! Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 What about ??? That's a good `un too. Link to comment
Kitsap Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 What about ??? That's a good `un too. Mark, is that you behind the mask? Link to comment
KCSheila Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 How about having it the last week in June and either Eureka Springs, Arkansas; the Great Lakes Region (anywhere); Branson, Missouri. Eureka and Branson both have their fair share of twisties and actually are not too far apart, so it is easy to take them both in and ride until you drop. It is somewhat central in the US and easily accessable for those who can't take long periods off to treck across the US and back and try to enjoy the UN. May have more folks able to participate if it is easily accessed. Just my .02. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 How about having it the last week in June and either Eureka Springs, Arkansas; the Great Lakes Region (anywhere); Branson, Missouri. Eureka and Branson both have their fair share of twisties and actually are not too far apart, so it is easy to take them both in and ride until you drop. It is somewhat central in the US and easily accessable for those who can't take long periods off to treck across the US and back and try to enjoy the UN. May have more folks able to participate if it is easily accessed. Just my .02. Thanks for the suggestions Sheila. A moderator will probably beat me to this, but the Un gets moved around year to year. Some times East, Central or West. If you look at the Un forums of olde, you'll see that the distribution has gone Colorado, Arkansas (Eureka Spgs), Wyoming, Virginia, Colorado and this year, West Virginia. So it's due to head back West. Part of the location is determined by whomever is foolish enough to step forward and UnOrganize it. I think I must have been drunk when I approached Leslie the last time it was in Gunnison. So basically the location has been brewing for some time. Ultimately it's the admin/moderator's decision who to stick in the hot seat and I guess I won/lost. All of the places you mentioned are nice and all, but I'm really a wuss and don't want to ride my new thumper that far. I think my butt will fall off. So keep an eye on the Ride Planning forum and in the next month or so dates and locations will be announced. Stay tuned... Link to comment
Bud Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 How about having it the last week in June and either Eureka Springs, Arkansas; the Great Lakes Region (anywhere); Branson, Missouri. Eureka and Branson both have their fair share of twisties and actually are not too far apart, so it is easy to take them both in and ride until you drop. It is somewhat central in the US and easily accessable for those who can't take long periods off to treck across the US and back and try to enjoy the UN. May have more folks able to participate if it is easily accessed. Just my .02. In 08 it is going to be on the west coast in fairness to all of the west coast members who have traveled thousands of miles for the other UN's. IMO it's a fair and reasonable idea since Gunnison has been the furtherest west for any UN. But the Pied Piper run from the east coast to the NW should be a hoot. Hope you can join up. Link to comment
Bud Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 How about having it the last week in June and either Eureka Springs, Arkansas; the Great Lakes Region (anywhere); Branson, Missouri. Eureka and Branson both have their fair share of twisties and actually are not too far apart, so it is easy to take them both in and ride until you drop. It is somewhat central in the US and easily accessable for those who can't take long periods off to treck across the US and back and try to enjoy the UN. May have more folks able to participate if it is easily accessed. Just my .02. Thanks for the suggestions Sheila. A moderator will probably beat me to this, but the Un gets moved around year to year. Some times East, Central or West. If you look at the Un forums of olde, you'll see that the distribution has gone Colorado, Arkansas (Eureka Spgs), Wyoming, Virginia, Colorado and this year, West Virginia. So it's due to head back West. Part of the location is determined by whomever is foolish enough to step forward and UnOrganize it. I think I must have been drunk when I approached Leslie the last time it was in Gunnison. So basically the location has been brewing for some time. Ultimately it's the admin/moderator's decision who to stick in the hot seat and I guess I won/lost. All of the places you mentioned are nice and all, but I'm really a wuss and don't want to ride my new thumper that far. I think my butt will fall off. So keep an eye on the Ride Planning forum and in the next month or so dates and locations will be announced. Stay tuned... Only on BMWST would a non-BMW rider be the UN-organizer. An early thank you to Dog Dancer for accepting the challenge. I already know what a great RT/GS rider he is and am sure that he will have a UN that will be remembered for a long time. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I am sure that he will have a UN that will be remembered for a long time. Thanks for heaping on the pressure Bud. Just for you I'll hold it in Point Roberts, WA. Link to comment
Twisties Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I am sure that he will have a UN that will be remembered for a long time. Thanks for heaping on the pressure Bud. Just for you I'll hold it in Point Roberts, WA. Hey, and it will be my first UN, so it had d**m well better be memorable! But no pressure, right. Thanks for taking it on! We have never ridden in the PNW and are looking forward to seeing the place. I'm already planning the route through Banff/Kootenay and I don't even know where I'm headed yet. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Missoula, MT +1. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Missoula, MT Hey, I've ridden around Missoula and Glacier a few times already. Nothing wrong with it, but I want it farther West! I've not ridden in Oregon and except for a flash ride - part of it with the bike on Pilgrim's trailer - not in Washington. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I just hope it's in June or early July.....so all the teachers and school admins can go...... Whip Not to mention anyone with children..... Shawn Yeah, that would be very helpful Link to comment
Sir_Rodney Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Bend, OR Should be very scenic riding paved and UNpaved (GS) roads in the Cascade mountain range. Link to comment
UberXY Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think it might be cool, and helpful, to have the UnRally each year at one of the official four corners cities: Blaine, Madawaska, San Ysidro, Key West. Link to comment
Bob Palin Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Raymond, WA. PLEASE let's have it in one of the cooler parts of the PNW rather than on the dry side, and I would like a sticker, missed that at this year's Un. Link to comment
randy Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 In order to identify the best possible location for the next Un-rally I have taken the most commen and universal language (see movie contact) approach. As Jody Foster has informed us, mathematics is the UNIVERSAL language So first we must define our two most west coast and east coast points. Based upon exhaustive dart throwing, San Francisco is our west point and Virginia Beach is our East point. The two “EAST coast venues have been Staunton, VA, and Fayetteville WV. With Staunton, VA as the most eastern venue. Taking our most Eastern starting point, Virginia Beach, and calculating the mileage to Staunton, VA we see that Staunton, VA is about 215 miles in-land from the East Coast. Therefore we now have our first reference point. The West Coast location must be 215 miles inland from the West Coast reference point. Now we must determine our North / South variance. So once again taking darts in hand, we find our Northern point of Pembina, ND, and our Southern point, Corpus Christi, Tx . From those two points we find that Staunton, VA is about 750 miles South. So with this very accurate set of calculations, we can now determine the exact point of our next Un-Rally. We will precede 215 miles in-land from San Francisco, and 750 miles South from Pembina, ND and that will be the precise location of our next Un Rally. Finally we need to make sure the pied piper tour has approximately the same travel distance. So taking the pied piper from San Francisco to Staunton, VA we see we have approximately 2,650 miles. Now taking the East Coast Pied Piper tour from Virginia Beach, VA approximately 2,650 miles we arrive at Best Western Lake View Lodge 30 Main St Lee Vining CA 93541 (760) 647-6543 I have already called and made my reservation. See you all at Lee Vining, CA in the middle of July in 2008 Link to comment
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