2024 National Rally: REDMOND Oregon

[glenfiddich]

3rd Black Hills Rendezvous "Non-Rally"For those of you coming to Redmond from the East please think about joining us in Spearfish SD (I-90 Exit 14) June 20-23 on your way home. Redmond - Boise ID - Stanley ID - West Yellowstone - Beartooth Pass- Red Lodge - Ten Sleep WY - Spearfish makes for a great trip.

The beginning and end of that route is planned for us, but I have concerns about Yellowstone that time of year. Is it chaos? Timed entry?

From Stanley we’ll head to Challis then down to Arco to visit the sail of the USS Hawkbill, sister ship of the sub I was on, and from there was thinking of passing south of Yellowstone to Cody, then over Beartooth before doing the 14/ALT14/16 playground. But if Yellowstone from the west isn’t bad…

 

[gsinnc]

The beginning and end of that route is planned for us, but I have concerns about Yellowstone that time of year. Is it chaos? Timed entry?

From Stanley we’ll head to Challis then down to Arco to visit the sail of the USS Hawkbill, sister ship of the sub I was on, and from there was thinking of passing south of Yellowstone to Cody, then over Beartooth before doing the 14/ALT14/16 playground. But if Yellowstone from the west isn’t bad…

In late May early June Yellowstone will be busy but not crazy like July. Don't believe they have instituted timed entry but even if they do so long as you are through the gates early (before about 7 AM) when they open there are no issues. We did not make it to Tetons/Yellowstone last year but we usually go every year. In 2022 there was not timed entry.

 

[bigjohnsd]

In late May early June Yellowstone will be busy but not crazy like July. Don't believe they have instituted timed entry but even if they do so long as you are through the gates early (before about 7 AM) when they open there are no issues. We did not make it to Tetons/Yellowstone last year but we usually go every year. In 2022 there was not timed entry.

Yellowstone is almost always a zoo in June-Aug, that said, it is always a good ride as long as you don't have a close encounter with a Bison which are prone to walking down the road while holding up two miles of cars behind them.

 

[gsinnc]

Yellowstone is almost always a zoo in June-Aug, that said, it is always a good ride as long as you don't have a close encounter with a Bison which are prone to walking down the road while holding up two miles of cars behind them.

Yes but late May / early June is not too bad lots of stuff does not open until June. July and August are another story for sure.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

Yes but late May / early June is not too bad lots of stuff does not open until June. July and August are another story for sure.

This is very true. Only the weekends/holidays are a caveat in late May & early June. You can tell by looking at park lodging availability.
I'm riding through on Thursday, June 6th as planned. Cody-East Entrance with the lake ride route into Faithful.
Then out southbound, past Jackson for Hoback Junction. Just a 245 mile touring day, allowing time for some look-see.
Friday dawns with Idaho's open roads.

 

[gsinnc]

This is very true. Only the weekends/holidays are a caveat in late May & early June. You can tell by looking at park lodging availability.
I'm riding through on Thursday, June 6th as planned. Cody-East Entrance with the lake ride route into Faithful.
Then out southbound, past Jackson for Hoback Junction. Just a 245 mile touring day, allowing time for some look-see.
Friday dawns with Idaho's open roads.

The East (Cody) entrance is my absolute favorite. Gardener is not bad but the ride out of Yellowstone into Cody is awesome.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

For many traveling to Redmond this early June, from points back east.
Early June isn’t summertime through the mountain zone.
Today I ran across a commercial campground in Stanley Idaho that doesn’t open until June 7th.
Many of the popular riding routes are not always open. Snow pack, floods & slides.
Plan accordingly.

 

[r0ckrat]

From the Big Sur State Parks page on FB (for any that were considering CA Hwy 1 south of Monterey Bay):

SOUTHERN BIG SUR HIGHWAY 1 SLIDES UPDATE
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE #5
UPDATED ESTIMATES FOR REOPENINGS OF THREE SLIDES ON HIGHWAY 1
MONTEREY COUNTY – Crews continue to make progress with repairs at three major slides on Highway 1, the first of which is located some six miles south of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
The Dolan Point Slide (Post Mile 29.5) is the northernmost of the three slides. Due to additional measures being required for rockfall mitigation, Highway 1 at the Dolan Point Slide is now estimated to reopen in mid-May. Next week, crews will blast large rocks on the slope above the roadway which were exposed when debris material was removed. The reopening will follow installation of a cable net drapery system over the face of the slope above the roadway.
Repairs at Regent’s Slide (PM 27.8 ) are still expected to be completed 100 working days after crews initiate repairs. All environmental clearances are nearing approval, and with the approach of drier weather conditions, a start date is feasible within the next three weeks. Given these conditions the estimate for reopening Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide is early fall of this year.
Due to delays caused by the 2024 winter storms and additional slide locations along the coastal highway, it is now estimated that Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide (PM 22) will reopen in summer 2024. Crews are making cuts in the slope to prepare for final alignment of the roadway. Survey and design of the final alignment, installation of new drainage systems, and preparation for roadway reconstruction will also begin in the coming weeks.
Daily convoys continue through Paul’s Slide and a midday convoy has been added. In order to allow for students north of Paul’s Slide to attend a full school day, a new convoy schedule will be in effect starting Monday April 15, with convoys at 7:45 am, 1 pm, and 4:15 pm.
Note that as roadway construction and drainage installations accelerate in the coming weeks, it is anticipated that the 1 pm convoy may be eliminated so that the final push to reopen the roadway can proceed with minimal stoppages.

 

[maxscycle]

The Rally website says that the Seminar schedule is full. So why not post it? Seems logical to me, or is there something I am missing?
Max

 

[PGlaves]

The Rally website says that the Seminar schedule is full. So why not post it? Seems logical to me, or is there something I am missing?
Max

I am going to guess that the list of seminars and presenters is "full" but the specific room/location assignments have not been finalized.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

I am going to guess that the list of seminars and presenters is "full" but the specific room/location assignments have not been finalized.

My exact thought.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

Seminar Schedule is now posted on the Rally App. If there’s just one “other” thing you look at before arriving… I recommend this. When the big slick Rally Guide gets put in your hand at Redmond… things get busy on your agenda. Having a basic idea of where & when you have a seminar interest ahead of time is useful to avoid conflict. Some presentations are multiple days, and at different times; so that helps sometimes. See you there… my ride departure in 5 days. The Oregon Trail awaits! It’s the journey AND the destination on a BMW.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

I wonder...



... will a brotherhood of envied "Redmond Three-Peat" riders society develop, for those qualified from 01' & 10'... who also make the 24' big show?

Or maybe this. A special brewery release, by none other than the local "Wild Ride Brewery" in Redmond, commemorating a MOA first... third time same place.

Rally Chairs are on this I'm guessing.

Seems there is no official MOA activity on this topic, and possibly with no records, there cannot be.
However …

The envied society of qualified members, the “Redmond Three Peat Riders”…
should congregate at the Rally Coffee venue on Friday morning at 7:30am.
This “third time same place” first time ever opportunity, would be the place to wear a
previous Redmond Rally shirt/hat, or bring the Rally Mug from 2001 or 2010.
Not mandatory, though you’ll get friendly comments and free coffee!
I personally, am not a Redmond TPR’er…
just curious of your good fortune.

There are very few club members who have the chance to accomplish this quirk of National Rally attendance.

Hope to see you there!

 

[gsinnc]

Seems there is no official MOA activity on this topic, and possibly with no records, there cannot be.
However …

The envied society of qualified members, the “Redmond Three Peat Riders”…
should congregate at the Rally Coffee venue on Friday morning at 7:30am.
This “third time same place” first time ever opportunity, would be the place to wear a
previous Redmond Rally shirt/hat, or bring the Rally Mug from 2001 or 2010.
Not mandatory, though you’ll get friendly comments and free coffee!
I personally, am not a Redmond TPR’er…
just curious of your good fortune.

There are very few club members who have the chance to accomplish this quirk of National Rally attendance.

Hope to see you there!

Wow …. THAT would be neat! I’m not a member but love the idea. I bet they’d have lots of year comparison stories too.

 

[flyhi2cfar]

Just departed the MN Hiawatha Club Rally towards Redmond. Attendance there was approximately 165 folks. Happy to report there were about a dozen riders there making progress to Oregon.
One from Florida won their long distance award, and another fellow from IN took the “most experienced” recognition honors.
Very nice event with super hosts!
With the best looking Club Insignia IMO.

 

[TRJeff]

Seems there is no official MOA activity on this topic, and possibly with no records, there cannot be.
However …

The envied society of qualified members, the “Redmond Three Peat Riders”…
should congregate at the Rally Coffee venue on Friday morning at 7:30am.
This “third time same place” first time ever opportunity, would be the place to wear a
previous Redmond Rally shirt/hat, or bring the Rally Mug from 2001 or 2010.
Not mandatory, though you’ll get friendly comments and free coffee!
I personally, am not a Redmond TPR’er…
just curious of your good fortune.

There are very few club members who have the chance to accomplish this quirk of National Rally attendance.

Hope to see you there!

I found the Rally pins from the first 2 rally's, will be at the rally coffee venue for sure!

 

[flyhi2cfar]

I found the Rally pins from the first 2 rally's, will be at the rally coffee venue for sure!

That’s good news!
See you there

 

[gsinnc]

Well, today is day number eight for me on the road. Stayed Grandville MI last night and headed to Muskegon this morning to grab the ferry across in Milwaukee. And then spending the night tonight in Prairie du Chien .

So far we’ve had great weather except for Sunday crossing through Canada. Our Canadian neighbors shared some rain, lots of traffic, lots of construction and some annoying gas stops. Needless to say was happy to cross back into the US yesterday morning. Yesterday was my best day so far with great weather great roads and great stops. My writing companion had never been to Frankenmuth Michigan so we stopped in to a great little coffee shop and he got to see, the chicken dinner and Christmas locations.

 

[maxscycle]

Rally website mentions

"COMING SOON - FOOD TRUCK INFO AND ADDITIONAL ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS!"​

So when might we expect the list to be posted?
And please don't say download the app and stay informed.
Some of us do not have app capability on our phones.
Thank you.
Max

 

[t2moyer]

Rally website mentions

"COMING SOON - FOOD TRUCK INFO AND ADDITIONAL ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS!"​

So when might we expect the list to be posted?
And please don't say download the app and stay informed.
Some of us do not have app capability on our phones.
Thank you.
Max

Posted - https://rally.bmwmoa.org/food-at-the-rally/