MOA-StPaul Rally: Neighborhood FYI

[vwbmw]

beer&liqour etc..

Of course BMW riders do not mix riding and alcohol. But there are several options to get 'a little something' for the campground...

Riders exiting i94 at Snelling north: within the very first block on the right/east is the large BigTop Wines&Spirits. Good prices, a handy stop because it's next to the Rainbow Foods supermarket ..thus easy to pick up snacks or beverages in one it's-right-there stop. Arriving riders may not have much room to tote groceries until they've registered and set-up camp ..but I mention it as a quick mental-refresh-stop to at least scope it out (to later compare to nearer-rally options) or just stretch one's legs before the final 2 miles up Snelling to rally.

Nearest the fairgrounds are Merwin's diagonally across the Larpenteur/Snelling intersection between Dino's Gyros and JimmyJohn's (awkward riding access). MGM Wine&Spirits is a bit further east on Larpenteur in the strip mall including Cub Foods (was Rainbow until 19July, has small liquor annex), O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Papa John's Pizza, Snuffy's Malt Shop.

~ Actually, this post is my excuse to link these fotos: a BMW sidecar pilot owns the very well-stocked nicely-muraled South Lyndale Liquors (at 53rd St) in Mpls, 10 miles away via i35W south (you don't wanna ride that), so not near the rally at all, though it is along the scenic Minnehaha Parkway and Mpls lakes ride-around. I mention it only because he and his riding companion graciously hosted the NewYear's day 2014 I-Cycle Derby:album [3F temp]

Duane S

 

[nrpetersen]

Everyone - Don't skip over Duane's Pictures. They're a riot!

 

[vwbmw]

I digress..

nrpeterson, if you're referring to the 2014 I-Cycle Derby:album, then perhaps I should include my rest-of-the-story foto-supplement: I was not riding about in 3F temps, but while waiting for the derby-riders to return, I was impressed by the range of bottle graphic-arts at SLL:album.

And arts-wise, I've previously urged MOA rally riders not to miss the Minneapolis Institute of Arts ..it's rather a big deal [see post#32]

 

[vwbmw]

FWIW, today I'm hauling stuff to fairgrounds to help set-up Airheads Central tent [Simple-by-Choice]

..ah, the MN weather: now climbing to 93?F .."combined with oppressive dew points in the middle to upper 70s will result in heat indices ranging from 100 to 110 degrees" ..which may be followed by thunderstorms and damaging winds after midnight ...but then returning to 81hi/61lo for Wed~Sat rally days

[Tu22July edit] Although MSP got the Monday 93F and 76F dew point, it was quiet overnight: the forecast rain and high winds (69mph?) hit north/central MN instead.

 

[Voni]

Thanks for arranging that rally weather


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[PeoriaMac]

(riders use Larpenteur north-side entry/exit,

Just want to be sure: Use the Larpenteur entrace---not Hoyt street entrance??? I realize they're near to each other--just don't want to get into a street and be turned around... Mac

 

[PeoriaMac]

OK, I see that's been asked and answered. "Nevermind" Miss Emily Latella


Mac

 

[R1100rtp]

OK, I see that's been asked and answered. "Nevermind" Miss Emily Latella


Mac

Larpenteur and/or hoyt

See you soon

 

[vwbmw]

fyi at rally?

I've no color printer, but will try to print some of the 'Neighborhood FYI' info-graphics or text for reference at Hospitality booth (3-ring binder?). Original intent was simply: riders download album JPGs or copy/paste/printout whichever bits may prove handy for off-line riding reference.


Duane S: pre-rally 2014 Bearded Lady m/c show

 

[frump]

Duane S: pre-rally 2014 Bearded Lady m/c show

That photo nearly hurt to look at - seriously a Royal Vacuum fuel tank?

Thanks for the routing help. I didn't print it, but I read it through it ahead of time and used your suggestion. Ayr Mills was a pretty great street and it also helped me spot the "Neighborhood Cafe" which makes a pretty awesome breakfast.

 

[R1100rtp]

That photo nearly hurt to look at - seriously a Royal Vacuum fuel tank?

Thanks for the routing help. I didn't print it, but I read it through it ahead of time and used your suggestion. Ayr Mills was a pretty great street and it also helped me spot the "Neighborhood Cafe" which makes a pretty awesome breakfast.

Don't hold that photo against the rest of us

Ayd Mill Road (the forgotten freeway) is the route I use all the time, and still haven't had the opportunity to try the Neighborhood Cafe...keep thinking I have to try it....