moshe_levy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I am. With the MOA Rally earlier in the month, I have no choice. No way I can get the time to ride from NJ to MT and back. So: 1) Has anyone actually booked flights yet? 2) Is it worth it to try to coordinate something there in terms of arrival and renting cars to get from Billings to the Lodge? 3) Do you secretly feel like going postal because you never have the time to actually "ride there" like you know you're supposed to? -MKL Link to comment
realshelby Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 If Mrs realshelby can figure out how to get time off to attend.....I am thinking of flying her into Billings for pickup and deliver for the return flight. While I could ride up and get her, having a car available to go get/take her would make that easier. Plenty of time to see if there might be an official "UN" rental/borrow car available. ( I don't drink, so I will volunteer for any driving of those enjoying the libations...) Link to comment
Boffin Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 My good Lady and I will be flying in - nothing booked yet as I need to confirm various logisitcal issues, not the least of which being finding the best route. Andy Link to comment
Whip Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I will have my truck there and would be happy to make a couple airport runs or loan my truck out as needed. L Link to comment
szurszewski Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We're planning to have the sidecar there as well --- you know, for those that don't have a bike but are too cool to ride in a cage... Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I will have four wheels there also, unless my wife absconds with the truck.... Link to comment
roadscholar Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 For those flying some food for thought. Because Denver is a hub it's far less expensive to fly into than Billings. Did some checking, from N.Y. it's a little over half. From London less than half, and Miami and L.A. are about a third as much. Denver has a couple BMW bike rental companies and it's roughly 550 miles to Billings thru some scenic country. Depending on where you're originating the savings could pay for a bike rental. I used this company (I think) a number of years ago from Fla. to Torrey and was very happy. http://tourbikes.com/ Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Denver has a couple BMW bike rental companies and it's roughly 550 miles to Billings thru some scenic country. I used this company (I think) a number of years ago from Fla. to Torrey and was very happy. http://tourbikes.com/ I used them too, was very happy also. When I rented they were working out of their house, sounds like they may have expanded a bit since then. As for a scenic route to Red Lodge, let's just say....OH YEAH! Within an hour of picking up the motorcycle. http://www.mountevans.com/ Early afternoon. http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm?utm_source=Persbestand&utm_campaign=051d219cbc-Persbericht_Rocky_Mountain_National_Park&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1829023557-051d219cbc-48538949 Next morning. https://www.wyomingtourism.org/things-to-do/detail/Chief-Joseph-Scenic-Byway/7333 A little more twists & shouts before entering Red Lodge. http://beartoothhighway.com/ Pat Link to comment
Limecreek Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Sandi and possibly my daughter Beth may be flying into Billings and renting a car. I'm riding up from Tejas - it's a 2-dayer. Plans will firm up for them sometime in May of next year. Link to comment
Endobob Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 As for a scenic route to Red Lodge, let's just say....OH YEAH! Within an hour of picking up the motorcycle. http://www.mountevans.com/ Early afternoon. http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm?utm_source=Persbestand&utm_campaign=051d219cbc-Persbericht_Rocky_Mountain_National_Park&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1829023557-051d219cbc-48538949 Next morning. https://www.wyomingtourism.org/things-to-do/detail/Chief-Joseph-Scenic-Byway/7333 A little more twists & shouts before entering Red Lodge. http://beartoothhighway.com/ Pat Nice links! If they don't motivate people nothing will! I have ridden many of those roads just once and am looking forward to doing them again! Link to comment
steveknapp Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 If I can go, I suspect this is the only way I'll make it. Not sure of the details yet. Glad we've advanced past trailers... Link to comment
algover Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 We're planning to have the sidecar there as well --- you know, for those that don't have a bike but are too cool to ride in a cage... Link to comment
Hammock Mike Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm planning to fly my wife in to either Denver or Salt Lake City. They are both direct flights from Des Moines. Not sure yet which way to go. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 We're planning to have the sidecar there as well --- you know, for those that don't have a bike but are too cool to ride in a cage... I can't tell if you're laughing at the idea, or if you're trying to get in line first Link to comment
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