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Question is... will the sweet corn be ready? Cause after seeing this bunch go through it a couple states east of Iowa, "back in the day"... we're gonna need plenty of it!
This should be a fine venue, with nice country road travel offered from all directions.
"travel'n" john
15 R1200GS
Isn't Iowa very flat with very straight roads. Is this really a riding destination for motorcyclists?
And from the North East????Yes. A destination, not the trip.
From the east you can ride through the Smokies. From the west you can ride through the rockies. From the south you get the Ozarks and maybe the North Georgia Mountains. From the north the great river road.
However, from Texas you get Oklahoma. From New Mexico you get Kansas. From Manitoba you get North Dakota.
Or you can plan ahead and take the long way. Now is the time to start saving vacation for an epic trip, say by way of Alaska or something. Maybe a 49 state ride or a 4 corners ride?
And from the North East????
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Indeed that is on my iba cert list so good call!!Great Lakes Circle Tour.
Great Lakes Circle Tour.
Yes. A destination, not the trip.
From the east you can ride through the Smokies. From the west you can ride through the rockies. From the south you get the Ozarks and maybe the North Georgia Mountains. From the north the great river road.
However, from Texas you get Oklahoma. From New Mexico you get Kansas. From Manitoba you get North Dakota.
Or you can plan ahead and take the long way. Now is the time to start saving vacation for an epic trip, say by way of Alaska or something. Maybe a 49 state ride or a 4 corners ride?
And from the North East????
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I understand your enthusiasm but I do not share it. So I have to ask myself, would I ride a motorcycle to Des Moines if the MOA rally was not there.....no. Would I ride my motorcycle to Des Moines just because the MOA rally is there....at this time I would still say no. I may be in the minority with my opinion (would not be the first time).
Have Fun
Every year, out of 30,000 or so members (maybe 50,000 folks counting S.O.s) somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 come to the rally. Meaning something over 40,000 affiliated folks decide not to come, or never even thought about it. That is too bad maybe but you will be in good company among the absent. Neither rallies nor Des Moines are for everybody.
"I've finally found my tribe." Yes, it's somewhat about the quality of the facilities. And yes, it's somewhat about how many great riding roads are within easy striking distance. And all the vendors also make it nice. But mainly it's about the people. And all those bikes. And just sitting around in your "tent neighborhood" meeting people for the first time . . . that you've known all your life.
... Well spoken Mike - in your above quote #17.
Looking forward to meeting you even this year in Salt Lake, or possibly as I pass through the "banks" during the Summer Solstice Celebration next month.
"travel'n" john
When I went to my first MOA Rally in Sedalia, upon arrival I wrote to my wife and said "I've finally found my tribe."