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Title: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 17, 2012, 11:58:44 AM Well guys it's that time again and we are starting to get things together and rolling for this year. The wesite here is active and we will keep it updated.
http://www.ducatiintherockies.com/Ducati_In_The_Rockies/Welcome.html (http://www.ducatiintherockies.com/Ducati_In_The_Rockies/Welcome.html) Hopefully again we can have a big turn out [Dolph] and hopefully we can get more people from other states to join us.... I will update this weekly or whenever anything new arises [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 18, 2012, 06:08:55 AM really 59 views and no one comments :-\
is no one excited about this? :'( Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on April 18, 2012, 06:11:40 AM Hey, I'm excited. Had a frickin blast last year, and love turning DiTR into part of a bi-annual Ouray pilgrimage. [thumbsup]
Taking the wife out there in June, then returning on 2 wheels for DiTR in August. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Mhanis on April 18, 2012, 06:36:57 AM I want to join along so bad I can taste it. I thought I could do it this year but life has conspired against me. I have it all planned out too; haul the bike to Denver and hook up with a buddy there, ride down and meet you guys and have fun.
Alas, my plans will have to wait, just make sure this isn't the last one! Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 18, 2012, 07:18:26 AM Hey, I'm excited. Had a frickin blast last year, and love turning DiTR into part of a bi-annual Ouray pilgrimage. [thumbsup] Taking the wife out there in June, then returning on 2 wheels for DiTR in August. SWEET!!! will you be staying at the BWTP or the condos? if i can pull it off i would love to make a weekend trip before ouray.... I want to join along so bad I can taste it. I thought I could do it this year but life has conspired against me. I have it all planned out too; haul the bike to Denver and hook up with a buddy there, ride down and meet you guys and have fun. Alas, my plans will have to wait, just make sure this isn't the last one! don't worry we will keep this going years to come [beer] there will always be a next year Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on April 18, 2012, 07:22:10 AM SWEET!!! will you be staying at the BWTP or the condos? I think DrDesmo is planning all the arrangements, but the 2-room condos were an awesome deal split across 4 guys last year. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 18, 2012, 07:32:36 AM I think DrDesmo is planning all the arrangements, but the 2-room condos were an awesome deal split across 4 guys last year. coolio...ya karl already got the 2 condos again this year...and i'm sure we will fill them up. but we will be down a couple of guys because its race weekend for them :-\ Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Anchorism on April 18, 2012, 09:46:46 AM I would love to join when I move back to the states. My dad lives in pagosa springs Colorado and my sisters in Durango. Plus more family in montrose just north of ouray. If anyone has questions about these areas just let me know. I pretty much grew up in the pagosa area. Unfortunately it will be two more years till I'm back. I will however love to be there then.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on April 18, 2012, 09:51:01 AM If I can change some plans around this next week I'll be in with another one in tow
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 18, 2012, 11:39:25 AM I would love to join when I move back to the states. My dad lives in pagosa springs Colorado and my sisters in Durango. Plus more family in montrose just north of ouray. If anyone has questions about these areas just let me know. I pretty much grew up in the pagosa area. Unfortunately it will be two more years till I'm back. I will however love to be there then. and it will be great to have you...we plan to keep this event going forever [evil] If I can change some plans around this next week I'll be in with another one in tow Super Sweet!!! It's just the bestest most excellent fun ever [Dolph] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 18, 2012, 02:33:39 PM F' yeah. Ouray... Can't wait to enjoy the hell out of those roads again... Hopefully this time w/o the presence of the CO [leo] giving me a love-note. Grrrrr..... Oh, and w/o me screwing my ankle up on a flight of stairs.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: NAKID on April 18, 2012, 10:01:14 PM Hopefully next year when I get back to the states. Hoping to get stationed in SoCal again....
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on April 19, 2012, 06:18:24 AM so far situation looks promising. Myself and another fellow rider, the one selling his 848 on the board, are coming to this shindig. If the Duc sells he'll be on a beemer if that's ok.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 19, 2012, 06:35:22 AM F' yeah. Ouray... Can't wait to enjoy the hell out of those roads again... Hopefully this time w/o the presence of the CO [leo] giving me a love-note. Grrrrr..... Oh, and w/o me screwing my ankle up on a flight of stairs. every year has been an adventure [laugh] [popcorn] Hopefully next year when I get back to the states. Hoping to get stationed in SoCal again.... it will be great to see you again....where you stationed at now? so far situation looks promising. Myself and another fellow rider, the one selling his 848 on the board, are coming to this shindig. If the Duc sells he'll be on a beemer if that's ok. all riders are welcome [thumbsup] [Dolph] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: KnightofNi on April 19, 2012, 07:22:27 AM i was debating riding/driving out there, but i already did that once. i don't want to go across kansas again :-X
move it closer to the east coast and i'll be there. ;D Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 19, 2012, 07:48:02 AM i was debating riding/driving out there, but i already did that once. i don't want to go across kansas again :-X move it closer to the east coast and i'll be there. ;D NO! The good roads are there. You move yourself closer to the good roads and *then* you won't be stuck on the other side of Kansas... (& you can enjoy the roads all the time...) Also NO b/c: DseotR (Ducati's somewhere east of the Rockies) doens't have a good ring to it. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 19, 2012, 08:04:00 AM exactly!!
That's why its called Ducati in the rockies...some roads i have riden are in CO [thumbsup] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Motomojo on April 19, 2012, 11:16:28 AM Did ya'll go and check it out on FB?? I cant wait.... but I have bragging rights.. I am the ONLY .. one and ONLY person to have gone each year !!! Granted the year after my accident I wasnt riding but I was there!!! Go see some pix... share it on FB.. .lets get all our peeps there. Its the only time I get to hang w my Ducatistis from all over the nation. I miss all you guys!!
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: NAKID on April 19, 2012, 03:30:50 PM it will be great to see you again....where you stationed at now? I'm in Japan. Onboard the USS George Washington. Definitely can't wait to get back. I should leave here sometime in March of 2013... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 20, 2012, 06:39:01 AM Did ya'll go and check it out on FB?? I cant wait.... but I have bragging rights.. I am the ONLY .. one and ONLY person to have gone each year !!! Granted the year after my accident I wasnt riding but I was there!!! Go see some pix... share it on FB.. .lets get all our peeps there. Its the only time I get to hang w my Ducatistis from all over the nation. I miss all you guys!! [thumbsup] Its amazing all the new friends and I made and riding with the same and just having a good ole time....he mojo remember that time we went to the hot springs and enjoyed the slide? [laugh] [laugh] I'm in Japan. Onboard the USS George Washington. Definitely can't wait to get back. I should leave here sometime in March of 2013... sweet! how do you like japan? can I send you some money so you get me a sweet sake/chopstix set? ;D before you know it august 2013 will be around the corner ;) Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on April 22, 2012, 12:54:09 PM two of us from Dallas are confirmed. I called the hotel and left a message to book a room. They must be outside playing.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: NAKID on April 22, 2012, 03:59:30 PM sweet! how do you like japan? can I send you some money so you get me a sweet sake/chopstix set? ;D before you know it august 2013 will be around the corner ;) I love it here! Problem is, I deploy every summer so the best part of the year I spend ......Elsewhere.... I wish I woulda known you wanted a set, we just had a Bazaar. They sell all kinds of local goods like that.... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 23, 2012, 06:28:08 AM two of us from Dallas are confirmed. I called the hotel and left a message to book a room. They must be outside playing. SUPER SWEET!!! [Dolph] I love it here! Problem is, I deploy every summer so the best part of the year I spend ......Elsewhere.... I wish I woulda known you wanted a set, we just had a Bazaar. They sell all kinds of local goods like that.... now thats kind of crappy-how is the family doing? that's cool- if you ever run across another one thing of me ;D [beer] I would appreciate it Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on April 23, 2012, 07:01:02 AM Robin and I have confirmed our reservation for the same condo we had last year and Mike D. will be heading over from Utah to take dibs on our sofa sleeper.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 23, 2012, 09:19:28 AM you guys plan to still come over and eat dinner with us?
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: KnightofNi on April 23, 2012, 11:30:31 AM NO! The good roads are there. You move yourself closer to the good roads and *then* you won't be stuck on the other side of Kansas... (& you can enjoy the roads all the time...) Also NO b/c: DseotR (Ducati's somewhere east of the Rockies) doens't have a good ring to it. the problem is i still have to get past KS, NE, or OK. I am not a fan of driving across any of those states. (and I have done all 3) Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on April 23, 2012, 02:01:28 PM the problem is i still have to get past KS, NE, or OK. I am not a fan of driving across any of those states. (and I have done all 3) You're missing out... But you already know that. Hope to see you there someday! Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: jaxduc on April 23, 2012, 02:19:39 PM "liked" the facebook... would love to come... but its soooooo far away!
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on April 23, 2012, 03:19:44 PM Still no call back from the hotel. ???
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: NAKID on April 23, 2012, 03:57:56 PM that's cool- if you ever run across another one thing of me ;D [beer] I would appreciate it Absolutely! Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on April 24, 2012, 07:32:43 AM "liked" the facebook... would love to come... but its soooooo far away! I have a couple of guys on another form that will be trailer from DC [cheeky] Suck it up big boy [popcorn] we will be doing this every year so you can always count on it and maybe make it some day [Dolph] [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: jaxduc on April 24, 2012, 08:26:01 AM maybe I'll take a ride out to Cali and stop on the way?
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on April 26, 2012, 05:28:35 PM hotel booked and confirmed. Can't wait.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: triangleforge on May 07, 2012, 09:39:12 AM Still trying to figure out if I'll be able - is there a listing of recommended lodging options? I haven't been to Ouray since I was a kid - dad was driving, and it was the 1970s, so even if I remembered the layout of the town, I imagine it's changed a bit!
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: NAKID on May 07, 2012, 03:33:24 PM Still trying to figure out if I'll be able - is there a listing of recommended lodging options? I haven't been to Ouray since I was a kid - dad was driving, and it was the 1970s, so even if I remembered the layout of the town, I imagine it's changed a bit! Not likely. Still has a "small town" vibe with "Main Street" lined with small shops. I bet it'd bring back some memories... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on May 07, 2012, 07:07:58 PM you guys plan to still come over and eat dinner with us? Well duh. Hehe. As long as Pam is making green chili again! Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on May 07, 2012, 07:09:25 PM the problem is i still have to get past KS, NE, or OK. I am not a fan of driving across any of those states. (and I have done all 3) You could just meet up with me and I will make Nebraska interesting for you. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on May 07, 2012, 07:12:15 PM Still trying to figure out if I'll be able - is there a listing of recommended lodging options? I haven't been to Ouray since I was a kid - dad was driving, and it was the 1970s, so even if I remembered the layout of the town, I imagine it's changed a bit! If you hit up the website, it will suggest the Best Western (It's nice). They own and use the same reservation system for the condos down the road where we (and the NM crew) stay. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on May 16, 2012, 11:51:33 AM Just booked my flights out from Boston!
Also, super excited to take my wife out to Ouray in two weeks on our own little Rocky Mountain Tour [thumbsup] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on June 01, 2012, 06:34:24 AM Anyone looking for a place to crash at Ducati in the Rockies this year? Robin and I have a fold out couch available for $75/night. Let me know. Breakfast from Master chef Robin is included along with whatever beer and beverages find their way into the fridge. We will be staying at the Alpenglow Condos about 3 blocks from the epicenter of festivities at the Best Western.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Monsterlover on June 02, 2012, 11:58:04 AM If it wouldn't take me 3 full days to ride there I'd be all over this :(
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Punx Clever on June 02, 2012, 03:55:26 PM Sigh, I miss my backyard. Have fun on the million dollar highway guys. If you see some old, fat guy on a R1200GS... be nice to him. It's probably my old man.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on June 04, 2012, 07:07:54 AM If it wouldn't take me 3 full days to ride there I'd be all over this :( You make it to Des Moines on the Wednesday night before, and you can ride out the rest of the way with me. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: KnightofNi on June 04, 2012, 07:29:07 AM If it wouldn't take me 3 full days to ride there I'd be all over this :( you can do it in 2. it's jsut going to be a couple of very long days. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Monsterlover on June 04, 2012, 07:39:00 AM Des Moines isn't that far, a full day for me.
That much slab again, the next day. . . I'd quickly turn into "All slab and no hills makes Kevin a dull boy" and id start looking for an axe. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on June 04, 2012, 08:35:46 AM But then you'd have 3 blissful days in the Rockies [thumbsup]
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on June 04, 2012, 11:53:01 AM Bring the KTM...we don't have to slab it across Nebraska. Just sayin'...I wasn't planning on slab across Nebraska anyway.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: KnightofNi on June 05, 2012, 12:34:32 PM Des Moines isn't that far, a full day for me. That much slab again, the next day. . . I'd quickly turn into "All slab and no hills makes Kevin a dull boy" and id start looking for an axe. make a bunch of throwing stars along with a rack to hold them on the handlebars and have fun Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Monsterlover on June 05, 2012, 12:53:45 PM A rack?
I'll build a launcher [evil] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on June 05, 2012, 01:12:10 PM A rack? I'll build a launcher [evil] Ok, you heard it here first!!! ML **will** build a launcher for throwing stars for his handlebars. --which means he won't be bored through Kansas/Iowa/other-flat-states. ----which means HE WILL BE @ DiTR! Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Monsterlover on June 05, 2012, 01:21:42 PM ;D
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on June 05, 2012, 06:35:56 PM so how many are confirmed now?
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on June 05, 2012, 07:18:40 PM Z... depending on my work schedule, I might take you up on that.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on June 06, 2012, 05:31:39 AM Z... depending on my work schedule, I might take you up on that. Just let me know. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on June 13, 2012, 07:36:27 AM It's getting closer guys [Dolph]
I'm working T-shirts for everyone at the moment and once I get them together i'll post up a link to the page and you guys can buy what you want [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: peetsicle on June 13, 2012, 10:50:21 AM Riding a monster through the Rocky Mountains?.. Count me in!! [evil] [Dolph]
Just liked it on bookface and penciled it in to my iPhone Anyone know about camping around Ouray? I couldn’t find anything on the DitR site. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on June 13, 2012, 11:56:23 AM Riding a monster through the Rocky Mountains?.. Count me in!! [evil] [Dolph] Just liked it on bookface and penciled it in to my iPhone Anyone know about camping around Ouray? I couldn’t find anything on the DitR site. http://www.ouraycolorado.com/ouray-lodging/campgrounds-and-RV-parks.php (http://www.ouraycolorado.com/ouray-lodging/campgrounds-and-RV-parks.php) Hopefully that will be helpful for you ;D Plus you can always find a roommate and split room prices if you would like..... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucHunt on June 13, 2012, 12:34:51 PM I'm definitely interested in going to this. I live in Boulder.
Couple of things: Anyone looking to fill a room slot? Group heading up from Boulder/Denver that Friday? If anyone that is going would like to meetup to ride a weekend soon would be great as well. -Aram Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on June 13, 2012, 12:43:32 PM I'm definitely interested in going to this. I live in Boulder. Couple of things: Anyone looking to fill a room slot? Group heading up from Boulder/Denver that Friday? If anyone that is going would like to meetup to ride a weekend soon would be great as well. -Aram get in contact with some these guys, I know they do weekend rides.... http://www.denvereurotrash.com/DEMC/Welcome.html (http://www.denvereurotrash.com/DEMC/Welcome.html) also check on the local Denver club thread I'm sure they post up sometimes Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on July 08, 2012, 07:22:05 PM Still looking for a firm commit on the $75/night fold out sofa in our room. Breakfast is included along with whatever beverages are in the fridge.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on July 12, 2012, 08:04:38 AM we are less than a month away guys [Dolph]
It's getting exciting.... Please be sure to check out the website for any other updates to stuff http://www.ducatiintherockies.com/Ducati_In_The_Rockies/Welcome.html (http://www.ducatiintherockies.com/Ducati_In_The_Rockies/Welcome.html) Also the T-shirt thing isn't working like we planned so i will keep you posted on what will be doing...maybe some more Iron on stuff for people like we did a couple of years back Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on July 12, 2012, 01:06:25 PM Still looking for a firm commit on the $75/night fold out sofa in our room. Breakfast is included along with whatever beverages are in the fridge. Consider me committed... which makes me a committee, I guess... I'll pm my number as the time gets closer. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on July 12, 2012, 07:54:57 PM Consider me committed... which makes me a committee, I guess... I'll pm my number as the time gets closer. Sounds good. I will be arriving Friday afternoon possibly with the Denver crew unless they ride too slow then I may go on ahead. Depending on when we head out, my wife is doing I70 to Grand Junction then south so she is more than likely going to arrive before those of us who ride. Either way, we will make sure we get everything squared away. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on July 13, 2012, 06:01:04 AM I probably won't be there until more evening-ish... my specific plans are still congealing.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on July 18, 2012, 09:11:17 AM 22 days and counting.....
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on July 25, 2012, 08:06:18 PM I just looked at google street view... where is the gas station in Ouray? I might have to revise my approach plan.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on July 25, 2012, 08:21:56 PM There's two on the north side of the town on 550, before the hot springs.
If you're coming from the north, there's a few stations in Ridgeway and plenty in Montrose. From the south, you'll want to hit either Durango or Silverton. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on July 25, 2012, 08:32:45 PM the ones north will work. I know about Montrose and environs, but I am coming from the south and I didn't want the first part of any ride to be hunting for gas. For planning purposes, Durango is half a tank away!
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on July 26, 2012, 06:35:02 AM There's also fuel in Rico, Norwood, and Naturita, FWIW.
Gateway shut down their fuel and convenience store, and supposedly will be opening a stand alone station "in town" "soon". That means heading out to Grand Junction gives you 104 miles between Naturita and GJ with no fuel, and the round-trip from Naturita to GJ is 102 miles (51 each way). Most folks fuel up at the start of the day either right in town (if they're heading south), or hit Ridgway (if they're heading north/west). The stations on the north side of town are just a minute from all the condos and hotels - well worth going out of your way if you're questionable to make it even the 24 miles to Silverton on 550. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on July 26, 2012, 09:11:10 AM Two of us arrive late on the 9th. We plan on riding sometime, somewhere on the 10th so if any early birds land at the nest let us know and we will make it a gang. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on July 26, 2012, 12:22:13 PM I know larry will be driving up thursday and he may ride friday. He will usually ride down to durango and meet us for lunch [Dolph]
I just looked at google street view... where is the gas station in Ouray? I might have to revise my approach plan. where from the south are you coming from? your more than welcome to join us..... We usual stop in Durango for lunch at the BBQ place and get there around 1130 noonish Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on July 26, 2012, 12:27:42 PM SE AZ...
I hate freeways, so I plan to come through the Gila forest and then up to Farmington. Google says it takes the same amount of time, and my experience on the slab (even on the comfy bike) has proven to extend my breaks. I suspect my schedule will be significantly farther behind yours... I don't anticipate getting into Ouray any earlier than 6pm. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on July 26, 2012, 12:46:46 PM SE AZ... I hate freeways, so I plan to come through the Gila forest and then up to Farmington. Google says it takes the same amount of time, and my experience on the slab (even on the comfy bike) has proven to extend my breaks. I suspect my schedule will be significantly farther behind yours... I don't anticipate getting into Ouray any earlier than 6pm. Coolio! well if you ever want to come up an earlier we have a spare bed [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on July 26, 2012, 07:06:51 PM I know larry will be driving up thursday and he may ride friday. He will usually ride down to durango and meet us for lunch [Dolph] we are coming from Dallas. We will probably arrive at the hotel around midnight that Thursday. Would love to hit Durango. This is the BBQ place next to the Hampton on the main thoroughfare right?where from the south are you coming from? your more than welcome to join us..... We usual stop in Durango for lunch at the BBQ place and get there around 1130 noonish Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on July 27, 2012, 07:36:40 AM we are coming from Dallas. We will probably arrive at the hotel around midnight that Thursday. Would love to hit Durango. This is the BBQ place next to the Hampton on the main thoroughfare right? You guys gonna drive all the way up there? your more than welcome to tag along with us...Pam will be our cash vehicle.. But we will meet at 630 and leave at 7...I can give you details if you want to join us. Yes the Serious Texas Bar-B-Q on Main St by the river [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on July 27, 2012, 08:46:50 AM we will be towing a trailer. Send me a pm with your info and we'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on July 27, 2012, 10:15:01 AM Coolio! PM sent
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on July 30, 2012, 08:14:26 PM Are we there yet?
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EXCITING!!! I"m soooo ready [Dolph] 8) [popcorn] [bow_down] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DanTheMan on July 31, 2012, 08:55:57 PM Just got shit canned from work, so this is my official MAYBE.
Also statute of limitations has run out since i've been to the first one, so i can return. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on August 01, 2012, 05:21:39 AM Just got shit canned from work, so this is my official MAYBE. Also statute of limitations has run out since i've been to the first one, so i can return. [thumbsup] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DanTheMan on August 01, 2012, 08:10:18 PM Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on August 02, 2012, 04:49:25 AM Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 02, 2012, 05:34:44 AM Crap i got my job back. :'( in light of the sudden change I'd say take a mental break and demand it under ADA. ;DTitle: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 02, 2012, 06:20:32 AM Crap i got my job back. :'( [thumbsdown] in light of the sudden change I'd say take a mental break and demand it under ADA. ;D [thumbsup]Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 02, 2012, 10:38:30 AM 1 week from today we will packing up the moto's for some [Dolph] time....
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DanTheMan on August 02, 2012, 02:24:33 PM in light of the sudden change I'd say take a mental break and demand it under ADA. ;D [/quote Yeah I could really use it. I'll try to figure something out. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 02, 2012, 05:30:34 PM someone shooo the rain away for next Saturday, they are showing 60% [bang]
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on August 02, 2012, 08:29:18 PM Actually, rain chances in that area are almost 100% that time of year. Fortunately, the little afternoon showers pass quickly and if it is hot, knocks the edge off the heat so, crank up your traction control and ABS and keep on keepin' on! [Dolph]
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 02, 2012, 10:41:03 PM I have neither. My bike is a vintage these days. No matter, as long as hail doesn't come down I'll be fine.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 03, 2012, 06:15:24 AM this time next week we will be [Dolph]
I have neither. My bike is a vintage these days. No matter, as long as hail doesn't come down I'll be fine. The 3rd & 4th year i went the weather was perfect...just a lite rain after we got back from the ride... But the year before last we got seriously dumped on when heading back from gateway. Like ryan says it does pass quickly... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 03, 2012, 07:12:42 AM Oh I know, I got soaked in Durango last year.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on August 04, 2012, 10:17:16 AM We ran into some small hail on the Lake City loop last year. Stung through my leather...otherwise, riding in the rain doesn't bother me...the road into Ouray from the north though gets slick with the silt that collects on the road and then turns into a slippery mess.
Just got out first substantial rain in like 2.5 months today here. And it has made the temps cool enough that I want to actually ride for leisure and not just simply for transportation hehe. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DrDesmo on August 04, 2012, 11:43:34 PM G'Day from Sydney!
COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!!!!!!! Back in the states and meeting Bevel @ the airport, and the often imitated but never duplicated Scottie Ducati a few hours later. [thumbsup] [Dolph] ;D [thumbsup] [Dolph] ;D Cheers, Adam Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on August 05, 2012, 03:25:18 PM I'm ready...
Betty's ready... Friday in Bernalillo, Starbucks, 6:30am Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 05, 2012, 05:04:02 PM I'm ready... Betty's ready... Friday in Bernalillo, Starbucks, 6:30am Great news stew man!!! I can't wait Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on August 05, 2012, 06:05:52 PM G'Day from Sydney! COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!!!!!!! Back in the states and meeting Bevel @ the airport, and the often imitated but never duplicated Scottie Ducati a few hours later. [thumbsup] [Dolph] ;D [thumbsup] [Dolph] ;D Cheers, Adam And Thursday night, I finally get to pee on your sofa! [evil] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ducpainter on August 05, 2012, 06:13:21 PM G'Day from Sydney! I'm sorry. [laugh]COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!!!!!!! Back in the states and meeting Bevel @ the airport, and the often imitated but never duplicated Scottie Ducati a few hours later. [thumbsup] [Dolph] ;D [thumbsup] [Dolph] ;D Cheers, Adam Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DrDesmo on August 06, 2012, 01:49:45 AM And Thursday night, I finally get to pee on your sofa! [evil] I think the sofa is spoken for, but I have loads of floor space - come on down! [thumbsup] Cheers, Adam Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DrDesmo on August 06, 2012, 01:51:16 AM I'm sorry. [laugh] About which one? ;D Cheers, Adam Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on August 06, 2012, 07:46:57 AM About which one? ;D Cheers, Adam The answer's probably "Yes" [thumbsup] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 06, 2012, 10:25:28 PM trailer has been picked up and the airport police even questioned me for being suspicious (no shit). I grabbed my keys to open the hangar and they took off....tragedy averted. :o
Tomorrow the checklist on trailer, truck and bike. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on August 07, 2012, 05:36:27 AM Betty's a runner, just picking off the last few things before Ouray.
Gotta fix an Aprilia, install a clutch (M1000S) & pack still... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 07, 2012, 06:29:04 AM We just have to get some little odds n ends of stuff and then pack up thursday evening and we'll be ready to Rock N' Roll
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on August 07, 2012, 06:48:33 AM Bags are hung, oil is changed... see you cats on Friday!
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 07, 2012, 10:23:41 AM [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 07, 2012, 05:37:25 PM trailer loaded, tires aired, oil checked, battery good............now just waiting 24 hours to leave.
if anyone is getting in Thursday let us know by sending me a PM with your info. We should arrive about 8 p.m. Planning on doing a short morning ride on Friday before everyone arrives. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 08, 2012, 05:52:30 AM trailer loaded, tires aired, oil checked, battery good............now just waiting 24 hours to leave. if anyone is getting in Thursday let us know by sending me a PM with your info. We should arrive about 8 p.m. Planning on doing a short morning ride on Friday before everyone arrives. LArry will be up there Thursday as well...just look for a scary man van and Yellow BMW Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 08, 2012, 10:16:42 AM Here is an update for the BBQ
Date: Sat. Aug. 11th Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm (will probably last till 9:00pm) Location: Fellin Park (aka. Ouray Hot Springs Park) Address: 1200 Main Street Map: Click Here Price per head: $25 Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 08, 2012, 11:28:56 AM Also don't forget that we will do a group photo @ 8 @ Twin Peaks before we all separate for a ride [Dolph] [popcorn]
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 08, 2012, 07:31:15 PM so one scary guy riding a beemer. check.
leaving in 6 hours. [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 09, 2012, 08:43:58 AM Amarillo. 500 or so :-[ miles to go
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: caffeinejunkee on August 09, 2012, 10:05:02 AM Amarillo. 500 or so :-[ miles to go Be sure to stop at the Stuckey's.... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 09, 2012, 12:18:23 PM Missed it. [bang]. Albuquerque now.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on August 09, 2012, 01:25:56 PM Missed it. [bang]. Albuquerque now. Yay! Stay here. We're having a Duc-Night tonight... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 09, 2012, 02:44:48 PM Where?
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on August 09, 2012, 06:40:10 PM Great (albiet mostly flat and straight) ride yesterday and today.
Left Des Moines about 2 hours later than I planned but still made it nearly to Hastings, NE before finding a field to set up my tent and call it a night shortly after 1am. Up again at 6am and loaded up and back on the road. Ended up metting up with the wife about 15 miles west of Ft. Morgan. Went and met up with the DEMC at Bannock Street Garage and even the elusive and mysterious Randimus Maximus put in an appearance. Now at the hotel ready to sleep about 8 hours in a real bed. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 09, 2012, 09:17:06 PM Here! Beware of cops in Durango, they are everywhere.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on August 09, 2012, 09:24:47 PM Just about ready to rock!
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 09, 2012, 09:39:22 PM We have to unload and park the trailer tomorrow morning. Those of u here already, we will be eating breakfast at 8 so let's meet up or look for a ford f250 white with TX tags
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on August 13, 2012, 04:26:50 PM That was a blast!
It was great meeting all the folks and riding on those roads. I could still do without NW NM being in my way. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 13, 2012, 05:11:26 PM Did I hear there were nuptials at the event?
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on August 13, 2012, 06:04:10 PM apparently so... and t-shirts.
I'm the new guy so I didn't make the list, but there was much celebration to be had. Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Grampa on August 13, 2012, 06:21:42 PM Pics or it did not happen.
Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DrDesmo on August 14, 2012, 01:06:59 PM Pics or it did not happen. Some candids from my phone at the wedding: http://imgur.com/a/ADjVn#0 (http://imgur.com/a/ADjVn#0) [thumbsup] Cheers, Adam Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: ZLTFUL on August 14, 2012, 09:23:02 PM So after riding across Colorado in the rain on I70 on a set of completely bald tires, I made a call to BMS...HUGE props to Brian and Tres for getting me in and a new set of skins mounted on the Multi. And thanks Randy for introducing me to them so long ago. They have saved my butt twice now.
Great trip. I have a ton of video to edit including one great set where Greg's radar detector cover tried to decapitate me at about 100 mph. Didn't know about the wedding until after the fact or I woulda been a pic shootin' fool. But grats to John and Angie nonetheless. [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Dirty Duc on August 14, 2012, 09:48:44 PM Glad to hear you made it. I think I will be getting the same kind of mileage out of my set. They are starting to square off despite my best efforts over the weekend.
I'm holding out for the clip where we passed in opposite directions. :) It stopped making that noise by Farmington... I think she was unhappy at the altitude. I still plan to check everything over with a fine toothed comb, but nothing bad would have let me ride home at that pace... Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: Duck-Stew on August 15, 2012, 05:49:41 AM Was great to meet friends (new & old)!
1000+ miles. Tons of laughs and loads of booze... Donated the oil pressure sensor to another bike. Donated a bolt to another bike. Betty's like the 'giving tree' of bikes. [thumbsup] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 15, 2012, 05:57:17 AM Was great to meet friends (new & old)! 1000+ miles. Tons of laughs and loads of booze... Donated the oil pressure sensor to another bike. Donated a bolt to another bike. Betty's like the 'giving tree' of bikes. [thumbsup] She was just spreading her seed [evil] What a great time guys and gals... Soon enough we will be back at it again [Dolph] [beer] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: bevel on August 15, 2012, 06:34:11 AM I miss everyone already :'(
It was an awesome weekend, and I can't wait for next year [thumbsup] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: DucMouse the Mighty on August 15, 2012, 08:21:54 AM I miss everyone already :'( It was an awesome weekend, and I can't wait for next year [thumbsup] It was great to see ya again [beer] Soon enough my brotha [Dolph] Title: Re: DiTr 2012 Post by: muskrat on August 15, 2012, 05:32:26 PM already posted the bike in Durango. Now some Imogin pass in the new truck. :o she got filthy coming down too. I almost shit myself too. Great meeting some new faces.
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