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Wow... and I have only vague idea of what I will be doing next Tuesday.
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THE 2021 Montana MOA Re-Schedule (previous 2020 Great Falls Thread)
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Wow... and I have only vague idea of what I will be doing next Tuesday.
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
Dear Santa;
All I want for Christmas is for the five micro-breweries and the Sip'nDip Lounge to operate shuttles during our rally... and A Mermaid on every bus please.
Merry Christmas all...
john
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
Ahhhh...Transportation Update:
Wife learned of my Wish List; she stated if there's a mermaid on the bus... the only way "MY BMW" is going to Montana is just like Lewis & Clark... a slow boat!
So... should the Chamber of Commerce or the Business Development Director comes through for my wishes... I'll be shipping the bike and on a fly & ride!
See you in Montana in June, just six months from today. Happy Holidays!
"travel'n" John
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
See you in great falls...
This is THE header for the article! Inside the January copy of BMW ON, in my mailbox on New Years Eve... a final enticement for riding in 2020.
The article by our Rally Chairs, Corey and Becky Smith, detail quite a bit of good information concerning the Rally site and Great Falls itself.
The best news for me... was revealed in just the third paragraph; there it was, like a treasured Holiday gift:
"Great Falls is excited to have us, so much so in fact...
they are providing a FREE TROLLY to take rally-goers from the Expo Park to the downtown area and the many restaurants, breweries and other sights found there."
I'm guessing you may also ride back; unless the "other sights found there" makes you forget about the last trolly returning!
Mermaids in Montana might cause that. Yep, Montana... The Last Best Place.
"travel'n" John
This is THE header for the article! Inside the January copy of BMW ON, in my mailbox on New Years Eve... a final enticement for riding in 2020.
The article by our Rally Chairs, Corey and Becky Smith, detail quite a bit of good information concerning the Rally site and Great Falls itself.
The best news for me... was revealed in just the third paragraph; there it was, like a treasured Holiday gift:
"Great Falls is excited to have us, so much so in fact...
they are providing a FREE TROLLY to take rally-goers from the Expo Park to the downtown area and the many restaurants, breweries and other sights found there."
I'm guessing you may also ride back; unless the "other sights found there" makes you forget about the last trolly returning!
Mermaids in Montana might cause that. Yep, Montana... The Last Best Place.
"travel'n" John
pglaves
#13338
One of the truly great things about the BMW MOA and our annual rallies is the degree to which our prior host cities will vouch for us to upcoming or future cities. It is a key reason we are welcome when we arrive. We have a reputation and it is a good one.
Fellow Canuck at the Rally
Canadian ex-pat heading there from Salt Lake City. I will definitely be looking for the Canuck gathering in MT! It was a blast when the rally was in SLC and I don't see "my people" that often anymore.
Would there happen to be a list of hotels in the area? I'm planning on leading a contingent of Canucks from the west coast to sample the local brews.
Canadian ex-pat heading there from Salt Lake City. I will definitely be looking for the Canuck gathering in MT! It was a blast when the rally was in SLC and I don't see "my people" that often anymore.
gregfeeler
Dances With Sheep
That is so true, and makes the job of finding rally sites and then running the rallies so much easier. It also pays dividends in that most communities (especially businesses) are informed that we are "nice people" by their Visitors and Convention Bureaus.
Rental RT for Rally
Anyone know of a BMW motorcycle rental source near the rally or a state or so away ? Ideally we (wife & I, 2-up ) get an RT 1200,1250 or K1600 Within a radius of 1-3 days ride from Great Falls. So far I've just found Las Vegas. Its a little far. Thanks.
Anyone know of a BMW motorcycle rental source near the rally or a state or so away ? Ideally we (wife & I, 2-up ) get an RT 1200,1250 or K1600 Within a radius of 1-3 days ride from Great Falls. So far I've just found Las Vegas. Its a little far. Thanks.
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I went down this path. I think there might be one in Idaho. I'm planning on going, but will be riding in on something other than a BMW. I tape some roundels over whatever I end up renting.
lee
Debbie's Servant
Eagle Rider has a location 800 miles south of Great Falls in Grand Junction Co.
https://www.eaglerider.com/reservation/motorcycles
Another location in Seattle, 640 miles west of Great Falls but the rental rate is higher.
https://www.eaglerider.com/reservation/motorcycles
Both have a RT.
gsinnc
Well-known member
My buddy is renting from Eagle Rider and riding up from Las Vegas.
Hertz is also now renting BMW's in Las Vegas.
https://www.hertzride.com/
Hertz is also now renting BMW's in Las Vegas.
https://www.hertzride.com/
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
The Official Rally Web Page...
...I've recently noticed, is NOW up and running.
"travel'n" John
...I've recently noticed, is NOW up and running.
"travel'n" John
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
I've heard a rumor...
... from a friend who knows stuff that's been proven true.
And at this juncture it is... BMW MOTORRAD's DEMO Fleet, IS NOT on the calendar of events for the BMWMOA Great Falls Montana Rally.
"travel'n" John
... from a friend who knows stuff that's been proven true.
And at this juncture it is... BMW MOTORRAD's DEMO Fleet, IS NOT on the calendar of events for the BMWMOA Great Falls Montana Rally.
"travel'n" John
bhackleman
New member
I know they publish events on website, but that doesn't look like the same website I went to last year for list of events when I was at a demo event. Doesn't look like they have any USA events published yet on the website. What is best URL to view demo events?
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solomotoadv
New member
Demo Rides!
Multiple demo rides is a key attraction for me. Hope the demo fleet shows in Great Falls!
Multiple demo rides is a key attraction for me. Hope the demo fleet shows in Great Falls!
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
It's actually, really odd...
at a fantastic riding location like Great Falls MT... MOTORRAD has not committed to our International Rally and our many dedicated members.
Who themselves...HAVE committed to the marque!
And it's just five (5) months away.
"travel'n" John
at a fantastic riding location like Great Falls MT... MOTORRAD has not committed to our International Rally and our many dedicated members.
Who themselves...HAVE committed to the marque!
And it's just five (5) months away.
"travel'n" John
61996
IBA# 5819
I sent two emails alerting them that I am available as a volunteer.
I have heard nothing so I assume they have all the help they need and don't need volunteers.
Very disappointing.
Joe
