2011 XS North Rally

[Big Daddy Funk]

FYI - Minden

The site of the 2010 XS North Rally recieved 4 feet of snow over this past weekend.
BDF

[MaximPhil]

The site of the 2010 XS North Rally recieved 4 feet of snow over this past weekend.
BDF

Relax BDF it will melt in the spring all be gone long before July
Why do you think it is called NORTH Bay
Phil

[hamjam]

yeah but he said 2010 rally

[MaximPhil]

yeah but he said 2010 rally

Ok so not only can i not spell I can't type and now I can't read either

Phil

[madbiker]

hey all you guys north of the border you can stop blowing that cold air down here any day

[hamjam]

no we wont cause if we do then it will get REALLY cold here

[trdriver71]

If your looking for a place to have a rally in the north Edmonton would be a good place!!!

[Big Daddy Funk]

Place and Dates Confirmed

I'm probably gonna regret starting this thread, but here's my thoughts.

I have the rally banner. I also have a basic (unused) T shirt design left over from last year. I will need a date and location so I can send it to Ralph for printing.

The traditional long weekend for the rally spans Friday July 1st - Monday July 4th. The Rally dates would be Saturday July 2nd and Sunday July 3rd.

As for location I will start off by nominating my new home town North Bay.
It may be a little too far north for some, about a 1 hour ride further north than last years rally in Minden.
North Bay has lots of reasonable motels, hotels and restaurants.
The ride route I have in mind would be a day ride around Tamiscaming Shores. The morning ride would be through Quebec and the afternoon through Ontario. Very scenic, good roads, enough fuel stops for Specials. There is a write up and a few pics posted in Ride Reports thread in my Quebec/Ontario Border Run post.
For those arriving early or leaving late I have some cool shorter runs.

And no, everyone cannot stay at my place, I will be at the motel with everyone else.
And yes, there will be tools, some parts and tons bad advice available if you need them. I'll be riding the Diva (79 Special).

Open to all ideas.
Thx BDF

By general agreement, The 2011 XS North Rally will be held in North Bay Ontario on July 2nd & 3rd.. I will post when I find suitably economical accomodations.
Thx BDF

[icecycle]

Route from TO

Hey Gents,
I looking forward to the rally. I know this is rather early to think about routes but it's winter and I'm bored.
Most will think just ride up 400 to 11 and onward. I'll make a suggestion for you to consider. Stay on the 400 until just north of Parry Sound. You pick up 124, thru McDougall, McKellar, Dunchurch and Ahmic Harbour. End up on 11 just south of Sundridge. There are some pluses to this ride. The 400 often isn't a busy as 11 and the ride on 124 is a great break from 4 lanes. 124 is much like Midden roads, switch backs, rock cuts, forests, old 2 lane. Distance and time about the same.
Just something for you to ponder.
Bruce

[MaximPhil]

Hi Icecycle,
Plnty of time for route planning, biut thanks for the suggestions.
Are you coming o join in the fun of lunch and the International Motorcycle show?
Phil

[Big Daddy Funk]

Agreed

Hey Gents,
I looking forward to the rally. I know this is rather early to think about routes but it's winter and I'm bored.
Most will think just ride up 400 to 11 and onward. I'll make a suggestion for you to consider. Stay on the 400 until just north of Parry Sound. You pick up 124, thru McDougall, McKellar, Dunchurch and Ahmic Harbour. End up on 11 just south of Sundridge. There are some pluses to this ride. The 400 often isn't a busy as 11 and the ride on 124 is a great break from 4 lanes. 124 is much like Midden roads, switch backs, rock cuts, forests, old 2 lane. Distance and time about the same.
Just something for you to ponder.
Bruce

124 is the route I always use when heading south on the bike.
It is a very pleasant ride and can be exciting if you wick it up a bit.
There is also the bonus of bypassing some of the construction on Hwy 11

[icecycle]

Big Daddy

Its a great little diversion isn't it. I've an uncle in Colbalt. Glad you offered the North Bay area. Always passing thru and thinking I should do a side trips.
You know I was in my shop the other day sorting out some stuff and I'm almost out of "bad advice".
Bruce

[Big Daddy Funk]

Stay Tuned

After narrowing down the field, I have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow to view accomodations and negotiate pricing with a coprorate chain.
If successful I will post the website and info.
Thx BDF

[MaximPhil]

After narrowing down the field, I have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow to view accomodations and negotiate pricing with a coprorate chain.
If successful I will post the website and info.
Thx BDF

Go get'em BDF
Phil

[Big Daddy Funk]

Dialing it in

Just a couple of details to iron out. Hopefully by tomorrow. Stay tuned.
There should be a discounted prepaid rate involved.
Thx BDF