The RA rally Location 2010

THANKS Paul!

We'll be seeing you in a couple weeks........Coffee will be good and hot!

The Yankee Beermers are the best. Come enjoy their coffee, enjoy the rally, tour the 5 states and 5 mountain ranges within 60 miles and after the RA rally on to the Rally in Heath.

What a summer!

Free Teeshirt for visiting breweries!



Visit 10 breweries and get free tee-shirt! Amazing! I'm sure your passport will be stamped even if you don't dring the beer since you are riding. Get a coke or a Pepsi. Try the Cuisine.

Alchemist Brewery in Waterbury, VT

Bobcat Brewery in Bristol, VT

Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT

There are two in Bennington, VT just a few miles from the rally site!

Madison Brewery

Northshire Brewery

For all the rest of the breweries in the passport challenge, click here!

Don't bring a knife to a gun fight! MAX BMW is building one of the gnarliest GS courses to be found at any rally; the biggest, the best the most challenging. Included in this GS (Guts & Sinew) course are:

Sneak Preview from previously classified documents

• Yumps
• Wood Pile
• Small Mountains of Dirt
• Tire Wind
• Mud Pit
• Sand Bar
  
  
• The Teeter Totter

A few more "planks" will be added to the Teeter Totter but think of this:

Don't bring a knife to a gunfight!

Construction underway for GS track


GS (Guts & Sinew) Course starts construction


The big boys and girls will love this sandbox.


Giving "Getting Stoned" a new meaning.


Max might yet turn this teeter totter into one fine Trebuchet.


This area will be covered with enough gravel to test suspensions.

More dirt arrives.


Max and construction crew slow down long enough to have picture taken.


Max phones for more logs, more stones, more gravel ... .


A big project waiting just for you!

Construction continues on GS Course


More Construction Materials Arrive


Some Vermont Wood Chips Arrive


Obstacle Course Materials


Closer view of those wood chips.


A stretch of Vermont unimproved roads borrowed for the GS trials

You are invited to a birthday party!



Welcome to the Pownal Community Fair

The fair committee would like to welcome everyone to the 17th annual Fair to help Pownal Celebrate the 250th birthday.

Hope everyone enjoys this very special Fair. Remember that the admission is free as always and games are affordable with tons of prizes and bikes for each and every game.

11:00 The Pownal Valley Fair Horseshoe Tournament will start. Entry fee is $5.00

Food Court: hamburgers, hot-dogs, sausage pulled pork sandwiches and corn on the cob.

11:30 50/50 bingo



2:00 Pig Roast

2:30 Wild Country Cloggers

Free fireworks at 9:30 pm.

Paul, what are the dates of the Fair, and location? thanks Kenny...

RA Rally Great Roads / Galpin Will Not Be On Program

In the years when the MOA had rallies in Vermont and Mass we asked local ride leaders to create maps of great riding roads. I've put those links here: http://www.raidersporttouring.com/RARally/ That page also includes upcoming rides by our group in October that may be of interest.

Pleae note that Susan Galpin was to lead two seminars at the Vermont Rally this year but now cannot attend for family reasons. Susan is happy to visit with folks passing through her area for one on one ride training sessions depending on her time and she does not charge for this and the Raiders have hosted her each year for the last three years for a seminar with on-road coaching. Spouses and significant others as a team have especially benefitted. So if you hoped to see her in Vermont but might be in Tennessee some time, contact her at susangalpin@gmail.com. As well if there is interest we will convene a weekend at one of our upcoming events that includes her so contact me if you'd want to be notified about that dancindave@aol.com

kgadley01 said:

Paul, what are the dates of the Fair, and location? thanks Kenny...

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Good Question, Kenny

SATURDAY, July 31, 2010 - 9:30 to 10: PM

FREE FOOD from MAX at NY Store

FREE FOOD from MAX! Just in case you are not on Max's mailing list:

BMW RA INTERNATIONAL RALLY:
MAX BMW Rally Week Essentials​

We're excited to welcome so many riders to the area for the BMW RA International Rally in nearby Pownal, Vermont. (Just in case you haven't yet been made aware of this event, you can find more info at www.bmwra.org. We have been fielding many questions over the past couple of weeks and thought it might be easiest if we tried to answer some of them for you in advance:

Will there be free food?
You know us too well. (And we know you!) Of course there will be free food. Please see the Cafe MAX meal schedule in the next section.

Since there will be free food, how do we get to MAX BMW's New York store?

Our NY location is only 28 miles from the Rally site, so it's a convenient stop on our way in, or as a quick trip from the Rally.

Before you leave, be sure to put our address into your GPS, and our number into your cell phone. Or, clip the box at the top of this page and slip it into your tank bag.

MAX BMW NY: 845 Hoosick Road, Brunswick, NY 12180
GPS coordinates: N42?? 45.0529', W073?? 37.8711'.

Telephone: 518-279-3040 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************518-279-3040******end_of_the_skype_highlighting

What are your store hours?
We are maintaining regular store hours at both our NY and NH stores. Stop by and enjoy some Rally specials or just take a break in our cool Air Conditioned visitor lounge:

Max's Hours:

Wednesday, July 28: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday, July 29: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday, July 30: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday, July 31: 9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, August 1: Closed
Monday, August 2: Closed
Tuesday, August 3: 9 AM - 6 PM

Will you have bikes available for demo rides?
Yes, we have a full suite of demo bikes at each of our shops. Skip the crowds and come try out the bike you've been thinking about. We will also have 10 G 450 Xs available for demo rides at the rally site.

Is your service department open during the Rally?
Yes. We have made accommodations in our schedule to open up our service departments to help as many travelers as possible. We have a large stock of tires and parts in both stores and will be here to help meet your service needs.

Can I change my own oil at your shop?
Yes. Do-it-yourself oil change will be available in our parking lot with the purchase of oil and filter.

What if I have a breakdown or need road side assistance?
Our service trucks will be dedicated to helping rally attendees. If you experience a breakdown at the Rally site, we will be able to transport your machine to our store in NY for repairs and will return it to the Rally site. We are also available to provide road side assistance and emergency bike transport. If you require assistance from the road, please call 518-279-3040.

Will you have a booth at the Rally?
Yes, MAX BMW Motorcycles will have a booth at the Rally. Look for our big blue MAX BMW Motorsport tents. We'll also be spending a lot of time out at the GS course!

Will I be able to meet Rusty?
So many people from all over the country know Rusty Gill from ordering parts on the phone and online that he's practically a celebrity. Good news, folks: Rusty will be at the Rally. Stop by our booth and introduce yourself!

BMW RA INTERNATIONAL RALLY:
MAX Caf?®'s "Meals on 2 Wheels"
(aka Free FOOD!)



The only thing better than a great ride is one that ends with free food and generous hospitality! MAX BMW NY will have three catered food events during the Rally:

Thursday, July 29th: Pizza Dinner 5:00 - 6:30

Friday, July 30th: BBQ Lunch 11:30 - 2:00

Saturday, July 31st: BBQ Lunch 11:30 - 2:00

Each of these events is FREE and everyone is welcome.

No reservations required, all attire acceptable! Whether you're on your way to the Rally, out for a day trip or just want an excuse to come visit, our NY store is an easy ride (28 miles) from the Rally site.

Great News for GS Riders - GS Rally Schedule

The Tri-State area has some great dual sport riding in the Taconic, Berkshire and Green Mountain ranges, but one of the most popular features of the Rally will be the GS track we have constructed. It is a challenging course that will be open all day on Friday and Saturday. And, we have a fleet of 10 BMW G450 Xs for you to demo on the track!

Or, bring your own ride and practice for the main event: the GS Trials on Saturday. If you'd like to expand your horizons beyond the track, there will be a number of self-guided and guided dual sport rides. All rides and demos will commence from our tent next to the GS track and route sheets for self-guided tours will be available all day.

Below is a schedule for the organized dual sport activities at the Rally:

Friday, July 30th:
8:00 AM - Guided Dual Sport Ride Departs
9:00 AM - GS Trials Course Opens (all day)
9:00 AM - G450 X Demos on Trials Course Begin (all day)
11:00 AM - Guided Dual Sport Ride Departs
2:00 PM - Guided Dual Sport Ride Departs
4:00 PM - G450 X Demos on Trials Course Close
5:00 PM - GS Trials Course Closes

Saturday, July 31st:
8:00 AM - Guided Dual Sport Ride Departs
9:00 AM - GS Trials Course Opens
9:00 AM - G450 X Demos on Trials Course Begin
11:00 AM - Guided Dual Sport Ride Departs
1:00 PM - G450 X Demos on Trials Course Close
1:00 PM - GS Trials Course Closes
1:00 PM - GS Trials Competition Begins
4:00 PM - GS Trials Competition Ends

First arrivals in Pownal for 2010 Rally

Any great rally is made of people so the 2010 edition of the RA Rally has begun and here are the first arrivals.


First Arrival: Phillip Warren from Columbia, TN (11:08 Sunday Morning)


Bob Ellis from Londonderry, VT. Bob has promised to take from videos of this year's RA Rally.


John Aubin of PA
Marina Ackerson of Michigan


Paul Winter of Wilmington, NC

Phil Warren shows the area next to the river features a fine growth of brush. Going to be hard getting a fly rod in there.


Tyler Yandow has the expertise and machine to tame the brush. Bring those fly rods gents.


Tyler is not shy about wading right into his work.


At the same time the camping area is being made as smooth as a baby's bottom.

The field is taking shape and the mowing is scheduled to be done Sunday night. The area is flat
and has terrific drainage; perfect for camping.


Phillip stakes out his choice of campsites. But folks there is so much choice camping that
everyone will get a primo spot in the shade.



The Yankee Beemer Toy Box arrives with its cargo of coffee urns. There will be plenty of
free GREEN MOUNTAIN GOURMET COFFEE. John Steele, Robert Bailey and
YB President Roy Bertallotto. Thanks Roy.



Presidents Roy and Debbie talk about coffee and the upcoming RA Rally in Heath, MA.

This is going to be one heck of a rally.

Paul,
Is there a good Verizon signal in the area? The weather looks just about perfect with below normal temps!
We should be there late morning tomorrow.

There is a good Verizon signal and a telephone team is coming to temporarily boost the signal.

Things are shaping up!








Acres of COOL flat camping left. Come join us.

Hey East Coast: CCC Camping

Here is all you need to enjoy cool (down to 50s at night!) camping: CCC

Checks
Credit Cards
Cash

Leave all that gear at home and come on up to the RA rally in COOL, GREEN Vermont. Let Sherpa do the work. The tents are up, the air mattresses are full and there is cool comfortable shade to enjoy the scenery and the company of fellow riders. I'm staying with Ted - my tent is up and is comfy cool and shady.



Leave it at home. No tools required.


Ted has done all the work.






Check out this link and give Ted a call. He does have extra tents set up!

For any further ANSWERS call Ted at (703) 963-252 (primary) or -2524 (secondary)

Why are you suffering in the heat? Come on up to where it is cool and green.