'03 American Victory Rally

[BATMAN]

Ok, sounds like there will be a pretty good group going down.

Just wondering, who's going, what day, and where are you staying??

I'll be a the Four Seasons, as will a couple friends of mine that are not in the club. How bout everyone else?:bounce:

[Swiffer]

Pat, we're staying at the Four Seasons as well. Plan on leaving Friday early am, but wanted to ride with the group from here if possible. Anyone know what the plan is??? I see "check-in" is noon Friday at Wymers, and am planning on making it there by then. Lodging is filling FAST, so those who have not made reservations someplace should do so quickly!

Steve

[sks700]

Yep, Four Seasons. I would also like to be down there by noon Friday.

Lee

[sid2002]

I am going along with the group Friday A.M. what ever time it takes to get there would be fine with me.

[06shooter]

Just received reservation confirmation today. Will be at the

Four Seasons also, looking forward to meeting all you

folks.


06 shooter

[06shooter]

oops. Planned on leaving friday am also. Anybody picked a

meeting place yet. I presume some place along hwy 35.

06shooter

[BATMAN]

Dean is fine with us leaving from Warners Friday am. Will that work with everybody?

How about some route ideas?

[Swiffer]

Works for us! How 'bout taking 169 to 60 to 71 into Jackson, then into Spirit Lake? With a breakfast stop I'm thinking 4 hours from Warners.(don't quote me). I think this is the route we took last year.

Steve

[BATMAN]

Sounds fine by me. If anyone lives west of the Twin Cities and wants to meet along the way, we can do that too.

What time do we want to be down there by, 11:00 or so? Have to check and see what time things start up in Spirit Lake. We'd have to leave by 7:00 or so.

[sid2002]

Gosh this is exciting. My hands can hardly stay off the handle bars. I walk out in the garage and want to sit on the bike but resist and tease myself. The anticipation is driving me crazy. I can't wait May is so far away. We should have a lot of riding in by that time.

[Swiffer]

I hear ya Sid! The anticipation is driving me nuts too. Pat, I think "check-in" at Wymers is at noon. If we left by 8:00 I think we'll be OK. Well, off to spit shine the bike just so I can get it full of all the bloody salt they layed down this year!

Steve

[Choirguy]

I'll be heading down to Spirit Lake around noon on Friday, and camping in that campground that's a mile South of the Victory plant. If anyone wants to leave near mid-day instead of the early am, and head straight down, let me know.

[BATMAN]

8:00 is fine by me. Maybe meet at Deans anytime after 7:00, take off at 8:00 sharp.

[06shooter]

Will pick you up as you pass through Shakopee. Looking

forward to the trip.:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:


06shooter

[sks700]

Ok guys, I talked to Frank from Wymer, (the dealer in SL) and I told him that I would remind you all to please call or e-mail him if you are planning on going to this event. They are trying to get an idea of how much food and stuff to get.

His e-mail is:

frankstaydohar@wymermotors.com

Phone: 712-336-1193

Lee

[Swiffer]

Hil and I were talking to Dean today and he was wondering if folks leaving Friday am planned on meeting at Warners, and if so what time. Sounds like others are interested in a Friday morning departure, and he would like to be able to let them know the specifics. Hil and I won't be going due to the work situation, but it's getting close so maybe it's time to get a time, etc together so everyone's on the same page? I know that check-in at Wymers is at noon, so 7-8am departure maybe? Some one PLEASE be sure to get LOTS of pics for us unfortunate ones that can't make it!!

Steve

[BATMAN]

Ok, I suppose we should start getting orgainized. I suggest meeting at Warners anytime after 7:00, gassed up, and leave by 8:00. Sounds like we could make it down to Wymer's by around noon. I'll check with Dean and see if that's ok with him, since he normally isn't open that early. We also need to confirm a route, so people like 06shooter knows for sure and can hook up with us along the way.

So, first of all, who's going to be leaving on Friday am?

Second, any route suggestions? Maybe like Steve had said, 169 to Mankato, 60 to Windom, and 71 to Spirit Lake, the same route as last year?

I'll check with Dean today.

[sid2002]

I will be at Deans ready to leave by 8:00A.M.

[sks700]

sounds good to me. As for route, I plan to follow the guy in front of me:cool:

Lee

[BATMAN]

Talked to Dean, he'll have coffee on at 7:00am, departure time at 8:00.

This is gonna be fun! Be nice to have a rough headcount everyone, let's see those posts!:bounce:

[Inge]

Myself and a buddy will be at Dean's between 7 and 8, ready to boogie. Pray for sunshine.
As for the route, if we can afford the time, I vote we get off the slab as much as possible. I've been comuting to Fairmont lately, and the Hwy 169 and Hwy 60 route is getting boring. I recommend the west side of the MN River to Henderson or there abouts , for starters. The weather can play a big factor in our route selection. The 4 lane is nice for safety purposes.

[BATMAN]

We can take any route we want, just need some suggestions. We could hook up to that part in Jordan, and take it down to just beyond Henderson, in Le Sueur. I was thinking of time. I guess we don't need to be there right at noon. I believe that's when check in starts, then I think there are plant tours from 1-4, with a group ride around the lakes after that. That IS an excellent little road Inge, you want to lead? If anyone else has some side roads they want to take along the way, just let us know!

[Inge]

I would be happy to take the lead, as least for a portion of the trip. A couple of things to consider,
we'll be leaving Dean's at the tail end of rush hour, so we are sure to get separated right off the bat heading west. I'd like to take 40 south out of Carver through Henderson and LeSuer and get back on 169. We can stop and re-group in Carver. Then stop and re-group and top up at the SA in St. Peter. At that time we'll take a look at the schedule and consider one more cowboy run west on 99 to Nicollett and Courtland, and pick up Hwy 15 south to Hwy 60. If it looks like we are running behind at St Peter, we'll just stay on 169 to Hwy 60. From Hwy 60, head south on HWY 4 at St James and pick up I90 to Jackson. There is a big truck plaza at Jackson where we can top up and re-group and arrive en-mass at Wymers with throttles at full blip.
I'll ask my buddy if he would take the tail end and we'll stay in contact with cell phones if necessary.
As for breakfast, I'm open yea or nay. We could meet for breakfast before Dean's at the Dennys at 98th and 35W.

Let's hear from the rest of the group.

[Choirguy]

As of today, I've verified that I will not be making the trip to Spirit Lake this time around (several appointments have set in concrete the last 24 hours). Perhaps I'll still get a chance to ride on the Catepillar, but we'll see.

[06shooter]

Question I was going to pick up the group as you went

through Shakopee on 169, Which way are you going from

Warners to Carver?


06shooter
02TC





:cool:

[BATMAN]

What do you think Inge, 169 past Shakopee, and then 41 to Chaska? Hook up with your road there?

[sid2002]

I am truly having a "senior moment" what day date are we going to Spirit lake is it the 23rd. or the 30th.

[sks700]

30th

[Inge]

169 through Shakopee sounds good, that way we avoid all the stop lights on 212. That stretch down 169 will give the group a chance to coalesce should we get separated before that. Although, 169 has about 6 lights between 494 an the river.

What's the best route over to 169 from Warner's? Up to 494 and west might be the most efficient, in spite of rush hour, any other route that I am aware of has a lot of stop lights.

West on Hwy 13 from 35W is a possibility, it has 10 or so stop lights, . ( I know there is a lot east bound in the pm) Can any one comment on the Hwy 13 route?

Any ideas for a breakfast meet? Before or on the road?

I'm speaking of the Friday gig here.

[BATMAN]

I would have to say no to 494 to 169, I think rush hour can be WAY to bad for a large group like that. (I do a lot of rush hour driving) I think even with the stop lights, down 35 and across on 13 is the route to take. We could re-group at that gas station on the northeast corner of 169 and 41. Then take 41 into Chaska, and head over to Carver from there. May even have to re-group in Carver.

As far as breakfast, Dean is going to have coffee and doughnuts, I'm fine with that, rather ride a bit empty anyway. Can't remember, is there any sort of lunch on Friday in Spirit Lake?

[06shooter]

I would reccomend hwy 13 to 169 there are only 4 lights

before 169. As to breakfast stops
shakopee none close to off ramp

Jordan fast food only

Belle Plaine Tina K's -used to have great breakfasts, under
new owners havent been there lately. Limited space if
we have say more than 15 bikes and bodies

Emma Krumby's good food can handle large group
large parking lot and relatively large seating.

LeSuer nothing on hwy
St Peter has a County Kitchen Limited parking
Mankato Has a Happy Chef


Station on NE corner is a Holiday - SA on sw Corner
06shooter :cool:

[Inge]

Hwy 13 sounds like the best bet to me, it helps us get out of town early on too.

Emma Krumbee's would be a good bet for breakfast, but that is off the hwy 40 route. For this trip I'd prefer riding to eating (eat before we leave), but I would certainly go with a group concensus.

[sks700]

Jere, Jeremy, and a couple of others from Northstar are planning on meeting us at Dean's and following us down as well. They will be trailering though because the bikes need to be clean for the showing.

Lee

[jimbob92c]

ok..whack me on the head...what are the dates of the ride again...the 27th?


Jim

[jimbob92c]

Sorry...the 23rd, 24th?

[06shooter]

The 30th of May leaving Warners at 0800 sharp or so I've been

told.


06shooter :cool:

02TC

[BATMAN]

Jim, are you coming down to Spirit Lake with us?? (the Friday bunch)

[jimbob92c]

Pat,
No, I have to work tomorrow. Been pulling 10 to 12 hours days all week. Up at 5:30, home by 8 pm ( insert violin music here).
If I don't have to work Saturday, Bobbi and I are heading up north. We had hoped to drive down to Spirit Lake but we haven't been home in weeks and need to take care of a few things at the house.
Hope everyone has a good time and be sure to post the pics!

Jim

[BATMAN]

Tomorrow? It's NEXT Friday. (at least I hope so, or I'm heading down there a week late)

[Rufus]

I would like to join those of you going down on Friday morn from Dean's. I will be camping down there. It will be my first trip to the rally. Ant suggestions on campgrounds or anything else, for that matter?
Rufus at truffenach@hotmail.com

[John Ritter]

Ok, I just read all the posts and have a few questions:
1) when is it for sure (I am thinking the 30th)
2) how far of a drive is it to Spirit Lake?
3) Is there anybody leaving Saturday and coming back Saturday?
- I recently found out that my position is being eliminated
in July and have since put restrictions on my spending
spending allowances.
4) If some people are going down Saturday, how could the new group hook up with the rest?
Thanks,
Ritt

[sid2002]

Friday is almost here. I think I need to wash the bugs off my black before I can be seen in public.
I will be leaving between 6:30 and 6:45 from my house Friday. Traffic could be trouble trying to get to Deans so I think I will take 100 south to 494 and over to 35 then south to Deans. Anyone wanting to hook up let me know.

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by johnritter_50
Ok, I just read all the posts and have a few questions:
1) when is it for sure (I am thinking the 30th)
2) how far of a drive is it to Spirit Lake?
3) Is there anybody leaving Saturday and coming back Saturday?
- I recently found out that my position is being eliminated
in July and have since put restrictions on my spending
spending allowances.
4) If some people are going down Saturday, how could the new group hook up with the rest?
Thanks,
Ritt

John, there will be folks leaving both Friday AND Saturday to head down. Haven't heard of anyone doing both ways in one day. Takes about 4 hours with a "munchie" stop along the way. I may try to ride as far as Mankato or so with the Friday morning bunch before heading back this way...we'll see. You guys are gonna have a BLAST! Sure wish I could do it, but there's NO way. Hey, I saw on the VMC board that Lloyd won't be making it this year...he apparently had something come up where he had to cancel all his scheduled events the rest of the year. Sure hope all is well with him:(

Steve

[quickvictory]

Had hoped to ride down with everyone but....I work overnight thursday in Soiux Falls so will be leaving from there early friday morning when I get off work.

Sid, the room is reserved under my name, Randy Quick, at the Four Seasons.

see ya'll in SL,
Randy

[sid2002]

thanks Randy see you in Spirit Lake.

[Inge]

I got to thinking about the distance vs. time. It's about 185 miles to Spirit Lake, so throw in a couple of stop lights and a gas stop and I don't see any extra time for side tours or breakfast stop, providing you want to arrive by noon (which I do).
The first route that was suggested sounds like the best, Hwy 13 to Shakopee, down 169 to Mankato, gas up in Mankato, HWY 60 out of Mankato, Hwy 4 south at St. James to I90 over to Jackson, then down 71/19 to Spirit Lake.
If I end up on point, that's the agenda. keep it simple.

I am going to tie on the feed bag at Denny's (98th and 35W) about 6:30 am. then head over to Dean's.

This should be a great ride and meeting!

Nothing beats fun for having a good time.

[sks700]

I would just as soon eat ahead of time and blast straight through also. Denny's at 6:30 sounds good.

Lee

[06shooter]

No problem will catch the group as you pass by shakopee,

sounds like a plan. Preliminary weather reports may
have a chance of scattered showers/ thunderstorms. in the a.m.

06shooter
02TC :cool:

[ridingnorthstar]

Hey guys, three of us from michigan will be meeting you guys at warners friday morning.
We will ride down to Spirit Lake with you.
Your plan of getting there at noon sounds good to us.
See you there,Wes.

[Old #22]

Just a quick update on meeting at the store (WarnerOutdoor) for leaving on Friday and Saturday.
On Friday the group is scheduled to leave at 8 a.m for Spirit Lake
Saturday's group is scheduled to leave at 7:30 a.m for Spirit Lake
We will have coffee and rolls and will be around 1 hour previous to the leave time each morning for your convenience.It should be a fabulous weekend and looking forward to a great time!

See ya Friday and /or Saturday
Dean (old#22) Warner Outdoor

[BATMAN]

Anyone know if they have posted somewhere exactly what/when things are happening there? I thought I saw one at one time, but can't seem to find it now. :confused:

[sid2002]

I like the idea of breakfast at Dennys. Lee if you want to swing by my house I could hook up with you on the way.

[Swiffer]

Hehehe...we get to go! Hil did some figurin', and we're gonna go with the Sat group. I may still try to get to Dean's Fri am to ride a ways with the group. YEEHAW:bounce:

Steve

[BATMAN]

That's great Steve, it wouldn't be the same without you and Hil there!:D

[06shooter]

Yo Batman


try www.wymermotors.com

06shooter:cool:

02TC

[BATMAN]

Thanks Shooter!

[Inge]

I got the bike polished and bags are packed, see you folks tomorrow morning, and the rest on Saturday. Weather is looking good.

[Inge]

Well, maybe I spoke a little too soon on the weather, looks like we might get a little wet when we launch.

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by Inge
Well, maybe I spoke a little too soon on the weather, looks like we might get a little wet when we launch.

Hil and I have our fingers crossed that it dries up before you guys leave in the am! Enjoy the ride and be safe...want to see ALL of you on saturday when we arrive!

Steve

[Don0083]

Linda, Don and Jim are ready to go will be hitting the road at about 8 am. will see some of you friday afternoon and the rest on saturday:) :bounce:

[LilV]

Originally posted by sid2002
I like the idea of breakfast at Dennys. Lee if you want to swing by my house I could hook up with you on the way.



Jim and I like the sound of breakfast also SOOOOOOO if any of you guys want to swing by our house we will join you for the ride to Dennys also


Lil

[sks700]

Hi Amy, I talked to Sid earlier and we are just going to plan to meet down there. It's 1 block south of Dean's. See you there.

Lee

[LilV]

Thanks Lee See you and all of the other riders there



:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Lil


P.S. I think Im alittle excited :D

[BATMAN]

Won't make breakfast with you guys, but will see you at Warners.

[ghost]

I'm heading for the door. The skies were to be clear. What happened? It's been raining for a couple hours. Oh well. I'd rather ride in the rain instead of sitting in the office. See everyone in Spirit Lake. :bounce:

Pete

[Swiffer]

Sure was good to see everyone in Spirit Lake! I'm glad those of you who headed down on Friday survived the near hurricane force winds:eek: . I think the weekend turned out real well...I was pretty impressed with all the activities that were all lined up for folks to do. Big Thank you's to Dean, Wymer's, the VMC and Polaris for helping to put this event on! Randy(Quikvic), all I can think about now is those big friggen ape hangers you're now riding with...looks REAL sharp!

Steve

[BATMAN]

Really had a great weekend. There is no doubt, Victory riders are some of the friendliest people out there. Great meeting new people and seeing old friends. I'm bumming that it's over! Wish I could make the Cat run.