Would love some Oregon Washington road suggestions

North Cascades by Milepost...

Posted today:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2012248417_nwwcascades01.html?cmpid=2628

Images too.

GrafikFeat said:

I'm seeing what blowing off the rally looks like.
With a week off in July why in Gods name would I go someplace to sit and talk about riding?
Yeah, I know there are day rides...
But seriously...

Rallys need to be held in Maine in January.

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I'm amazed at the naivete of riders who don't attend rallies, reasoning that they are a waste of time. But many riders who have already decided they aren't interested in rallies then start asking questions--questions that are usually answered at rallies. It's a lot like the casual rider you meet on the road who asks where you found that unique saddle or handlebar riser. You say, "I saw an ad in Owners News." The rider states emphatically, "well I don't get that magazine. I'm just not a joiner."

Rallies, especially the annual Iinternational rally, are an opportunity to rub real (as compared to electronic) elbows with fellow members, take in some educational seminars you seldom find anywhere else, see some amazing vendor displays all in one location, take a hands-on training course that might just save your life, join in some well-planned rides through scenic mountains organized by extraordinary riders (such as Ramey Stroud), learn about organizations such as the MOA Foundation (that are vital to the future of motorcycling), have some good face-to-face chats with world travelers (such as Fred Rau and Ron Ayres), and view more than a few vintage, veteran, customized, and interesting motorcycles you would otherwise rarely see or hear (say, a running R32, or a collection of sidecar outfits).

OK, on the selfish side, you might win a free riding jacket, or a pair of tires, or a tour in New Zealand, or even a complete motorcycle.

But what's MOST important is that rally participants have the opportunity to participate as volunteers, giving back something to fellow riders rather than merely sucking. And that can really change your self-image. Sign up for gate duty, or man the beer tent, or help with registration, or stay afterwards to assist with cleanup. You'll meet some very interesting people, and gain some satisfaction that you've helped make this big three-ring circus happen.

pmdave

pmdave said:

I'm amazed at the naivete of riders who don't attend rallies...

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Me neither... I was being fatuous.
Sorry to make you type so much...

I remember talking to you on the day after New Years about seminars etc.
Asking if you were going to in Redmond.
That was @ 8AM too.

So yeah... There's an interest.

Ouch!

GrafikFeat said:

I'm seeing what blowing off the rally looks like.
With a week off in July why in Gods name would I go someplace to sit and talk about riding?
Yeah, I know there are day rides...
But seriously...

Rallys need to be held in Maine in January.

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I was actually admiring the image(s).
I bit obtuse re-reading it...

The Columbia River Historic Highway (Hwy 30)between The Dalles and Mosier. Not a long stretch of highway, but oh so fine.

I just pulled in my driveway after 2 weeks out and 5,387 miles of great touring. I can't thank everyone enough here for the great information and suggestions that made for a great trip.

I'll be posting a ride report with pictures as soon I get settled and catch up with being away.

It was awesome !!!!!

The Moki Dugway

I just posted what is the beginning of a ride report and thought I'd post a piece about Moki Dugway which we took on the way to the Northwest.

http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?t=47102