lee
Debbie's Servant
The Lansing overlook is great.
We usually try to make a point to tell tourist about this spot because it's not well marked and easy to miss.
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2018 International Rally to be in Des Moines, Iowa July 12-15, 2018
- Thread starter pglaves
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The Lansing overlook is great.
We usually try to make a point to tell tourist about this spot because it's not well marked and easy to miss.
lee
Debbie's Servant
If you like to try local micro beers the Iowa Taproom is a good place to visit.
They have 120 Iowa beers on tap. A friend and I stopped to check it out on a bicycle ride this weekend.
It's 3 miles west on the fairground, near the Court Ave area.
https://iowataproom.com/
They have 120 Iowa beers on tap. A friend and I stopped to check it out on a bicycle ride this weekend.
It's 3 miles west on the fairground, near the Court Ave area.
https://iowataproom.com/
lee
Debbie's Servant
Peace Tree is brewed in Knoxville and they recently opened a store a block south of the Tap room.
http://www.peacetreebrewing.com/
http://www.peacetreebrewing.com/
lee
Debbie's Servant
However, the effort to put some lipstick on this pig is appreciated.
Speaking of pig, Iowa is known for good pork tenderloins.
gsinnc
Well-known member
and the pig is looking better every day
Good food, good drink, nice people, 1,000's of BMW motorcycles, interesting places to see and great roads getting there!
It is not about the destination but the journey!
And I live 2 hours from some of the arguably best MC roads in the country!
gsinnc
Well-known member
How about as a 2018 Rally slogan: Yes the roads suck, but the food and people are fantastic!
I agree, lots of lipstick. And, yes, there are interesting roads on the way, so why not just bypass the rally and continue to ride them.
How about "its not about the destination but the journey, the people and event at the destination are just the icing on the cake"
alancoles
Dress for fall & avoid it
+1
There will always be those who feel their glass is half empty. Life is, after all, what you make it - enjoy the ride and the people.
I was unable to make the Salt Lake City rally. But I was really interested in what the experience was like. What initially surprised me, but made a lot of sense afterwards, was that the riders I talked to, didn't ride once they got there. The heat was a factor sure...but they spent their time meeting people and looking at the exhibits. I suspect they would've done that, no matter where the rally was located.
There's a lot of good roads between here and Des Moines to enjoy. And a lot of good roads on the way back home.
BTW, there's a Des Moines in Washington state too. Come see. I'm sure there are lots of great roads between where you are and here.
Chris
There's a lot of good roads between here and Des Moines to enjoy. And a lot of good roads on the way back home.
BTW, there's a Des Moines in Washington state too. Come see. I'm sure there are lots of great roads between where you are and here.
Chris
gsinnc
Well-known member
I was unable to make the Salt Lake City rally. But I was really interested in what the experience was like. What initially surprised me, but made a lot of sense afterwards, was that the riders I talked to, didn't ride once they got there. The heat was a factor sure...but they spent their time meeting people and looking at the exhibits. I suspect they would've done that, no matter where the rally was located.
There's a lot of good roads between here and Des Moines to enjoy. And a lot of good roads on the way back home.
BTW, there's a Des Moines in Washington state too. Come see. I'm sure there are lots of great roads between where you are and here.
Chris
I attend a Rally to "attend the Rally". Vendors, Seminars, Bikes, People, Food, etc.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Well ............. if location doesn't matter, just hold the 'national;' in Madison Square Garden every year and be done with it. All the vendors, people, exhibits, seminars, etc. can fit in that.
Hey I am originally from NJ just across the river ....NYC I am in! Great restaurants, good roads getting there and I can crash with friends in NJ. And hey you may even be able to catch a Yankee game! And yes location is simply a point on the map.
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
Counting you, that makes one for NYC.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Nope that makes me up for where ever the MOA sets up camp.
And being recently retired I NOW have the time to attend even if greater than 1000 miles which was a limiting factor when I had to take time off. 
36654
New member
Heck, I could take the MegaBus and avoid traffic and parking. Nifty.
For tennis fans
Just heard about the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club:
http://www.alliowalawntennisclub.com/court_res.html
About 2 hours north of Des Moines. The farmer was obsessed with Wimbledon so he built a replica of center court in his yard. So he built it...and they came!!
Just heard about the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club:
http://www.alliowalawntennisclub.com/court_res.html
About 2 hours north of Des Moines. The farmer was obsessed with Wimbledon so he built a replica of center court in his yard. So he built it...and they came!!
exgman
Active member
I read through the whole website. Very interesting material. Thanks for posting Kurt!
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