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Need some input from fellow attendees.
The event usually takes place the second weekend in August.
Ro, Stew and L'Scott will be attending Bonneville August 9 through 15 and
I would love to have them join us for DITR.
How would August 1 through 4 work for everyone?

Works for me, Karl.  If we're staying in Telluride again we wouldn't see the "other group" much, anyway!  They don't seem to be much into organizing the thing, anyway, so let's just do our own thing and invite them to join us if they wish.

Sounds like a master plan...  ;D

I might make a return visit. The company seem okay, I guess, tolerable...

Now that would be frickin cool  [clap]

I'm so there  [thumbsup] [Dolph]

Well, turns out that Krys & Matt and John Skinner couldn't make it for that date.
How would Aug 15 through 18 work for everyone?

works for me

Absolutely.  Actually, it works better!

.......plus it marks the end of the monsoon season  [thumbsup]

I'll be fine with whatever date is picked in August, hopefully! :P I'll be revisiting NM mid September for some work. Will try to tag Molly in if we do Telluride...

News- We are building a home and it should start coming together about September-October, currently its flat with a bump! ;D I'll have my dream 3+ car bikes garage and am looking forward to it! Of course, any NMMR peeps this way have an invitation & at 10mins from the beach, it should be hell of a retreat for any of you! I may have an extra bike to do track as well... [thumbsup]

We plan on being there. I even bought days off this year for the occasion.

Where are you staying?

Not sure. Heh. Wife likes privacy so we would have to secure a private room be it a bedroom or whatevs...but I know I would like to get her and Pam together for a cooking collaboration... :-D

Can do if you don't mind hanging with a bunch of hooligans  ;D

Check your emails for updated info  [Dolph]

Ryan, they also have one bedroom condos if that works better for you.
The cooking an socializing happens in the 4 bedroom condo.

Scott you wanna be roommates?

Hope you dont mind if I tag along again this year [thumbsup].  If you need any assistance with planning from this side of the mountains, I can be your Telluride connection.  Hope you are all well.

Derek

Hey Derek, great to hear from you! Will be good to catch up and ride again...hopefully with zero incidents this time... ;D I plan to come  [leo] equipped and never lead! :P [roll]

Looking forward to riding with you again  [Dolph]

Derek,
I will do the Gateway ride but got busted by the  [leo] to many times on the Lake City run. Any recommendations for alternate runs?

Well... I guess the options are:

1)  Lake City  [leo]
2)  "Million Dollar Hwy"
3)   Gateway
4)  Dove Creek - Hwy 145 / 141
5)  Highway 92  (Montrose to Delta along the Black Canyon) - never rode this one,  I think it begins close to Blue Mesa Reservoir, so it would travel part of the route where we got ourselves in trouble last year  [leo].  Dont know what to expect but will ask around.

Thats what I got off the top of my head, unless you wanna throw some knobbies on  ;D.  I will look into other options.

Thanks, Derek! I believe we haven't ever done Dove Creek 145/141, so it is interesting...I would prefer not going through Montrose at all, am sure they are waiting! We did 92 few years back, it is quite technical and lot of fun! Gas can be a nightmare and has to be planned on that trip, barely made it to the other end of 92...

Wonder where Ed is?! Anyone know?

He has two more grandkids and has been visiting plus helped
one of his kids move. Haven't seen him since last fall.

Wife and I are still on the fence.

Love MotoGP but the ride to Indy blows.

And love you folks but my wife doesn't want to entertain my 16yo daughter if she tags along...can't say that I blame her since my daughter's only interest is texting.

I will get a commitment this weekend if it is the last thing I do!

Dusty & I are 'in'.

Zaster:  I will contact you soon regarding payment.  [thumbsup]

Hey Karl, sent you a message on FB. We are in. Needing details and we can etch our plans in stone.

Thanks!

Ryan

Didn't know you could not make the third weekend in August.
We'll miss you and Robin  :'(
Hope to get a chance to hang with you guys in the near future.
You are always welcome to visit us in NM.

In.  [thumbsup]

Hi all, first post on the forum. Got an email from Cloner earlier, just wanted to make sure someone knew I was coming. I had a blast last year on the Triumph Tiger 800XC, but it seems to run out of steam around 115-120. I will be riding my new Daytona 675R this year so that shouldn't be a problem. Looking forward to seeing everyone again for a weekend of good roads, riding, company and fine dining. So count me in for a party of one for all nights.

welcome back  [thumbsup]

You mind if a Texan joins the ride?  Talked with Scott over the last 2 days and decided I needed to get away.  So I sent Karl an Email so if all goes well I will meet you at scotts house.

That'd be Scott Metcalfe, not this Scott or the other Scott. 

I got a call from Jose (1198) last night and I referred him to Jonezy.  Sounds like he'd like to jump in, too!

I will be riding this year.  Picked my bike up yesterday.

The ST is almost ready... new front brakes, chain, and sprockets and she'll be GTG.  [beer]

This is getting exciting!!!!  [beer] [bow_down] [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]


Do we have a head count on who will riding up with us? I'm sure we don't want to leave any behind?

In case anyone is out of the loop on this:  My brother will be joining us from California.  He's talking like he'll be riding down to ABQ and then riding up with us.  [evil] [thumbsup] [clap]

YESSSSS!!!  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

This whimpy rascal will be in a truck with a bike in the back of it.  Probably drive via the most direct route.  If anyone needs gear transported I should have spare space.

FYI, Pam is going to be driving the monster truck from my place to Telluride, so there's room for 5 people, lots of stuff, & we'll have ramps, sport chock, tie downs, & tools just in case  [thumbsup]

I was going to trailer it  too, but now with an ST it would be pretty wimpy not to ride. [drink]

Glad to hear you will be hanging with the younger crowd  [thumbsup] ;D [clap]

Are we there yet?!?

So, I thought real hard and almost was gonna drive down west, but I'm staying down this year. Will miss you all dearly! Please have loads of fun and stay off the [leo] especially in Montrose county! I bet you are all excited, looks like a big nice group out to have super fun...cheers! Wishing the best from the Atlantic side... [thumbsup]

I was up there last weekend.  Have fun and be safe!  Stay away from the  [leo].

We will guys. Our group has grown to 25 riders for this year's event and the best part is that all the folks are first class.
Could not have picked a better family of friends.
JJ you will be missed dearly. Who is going to chase my ass  ;D [clap]

Oh....I think we can find a few volunteers.   [evil]

Am sure you guys/gals are having a blast!  Please do post a short brief...been waiting, anxiety is killing me!  ??? [roll] [coffee]

Just checking in with the group to make sure everyone made it home OK.

Can't believe the turnout and the quality of group we had (27 in total).

Please fell free to make recommendations on how to make this an even better event next year,

I would really appreciate your feedback.

No tickets and only a minor get off is the best we have done so far.

Home again.  Home again.  Jiggity jig.

I made it back to Apache Junction, event free. Although I did spend almost half of the trip in the rain, some severe. I will post a link shortly to my website with some photos from the weekend. Definitely an incredible weekend, I have my calendar marked for next year.

Here is a link to my photos from the weekend. They are currently there for the stealing. I will limit their size and right click protect in a week or so. So if you see something you like just lift it. Enjoy.http://living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-in-the-Rockies-2014/i-pzwvMVc (http://living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-in-the-Rockies-2014/i-pzwvMVc)

Thank you for the bad ass pictures Drew.
Hope we have you again next year,

Once again, had a great time riding with you guys.  Looking forward to next year already.  If you need anything on this side of the hills or need help planning next years event, please dont hesitate to ask. 

Derek

You are welcome, and thank you for such a great event. I plan on being there next year.

I made it back to Texas tuesday night about 9:40pm.  i had a great time.  I will be going from now on!  thanks for making me seem so welcome!  [thumbsup]

Here are some more pics thanks to Susan: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chickadee_dee_dee/sets/72157646221652849/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chickadee_dee_dee/sets/72157646221652849/)

Well it's easy when you're so welcoming!  [thumbsup]  Hope to ride with you next year... and the next year... and the...

Jealous!

Was awesome hanging out with y'all last weekend!

Just curious if anyone who stayed in room 4210 where Cloner and I were happened to find themselves with two liners for some riding pants. I have searched all my stuff and truck and seem to be missing mine. I know I had them there and thought I did a thorough sweep of the place prior to leaving. It was just the rain liner not a thermal liner. Anyway, just thought I would throw this out and see. Thanks.

I'll take a look, Drew.  I just hung my liners up when I got back and didn't really pay much attention.

I just put in for 8/6/15 to 8/11/15 off for next year. This covers the 2nd weekend in August. I believe I was told this was the normal weekend for the event? We are doing our leave bidding at work for next year and I want to be sure to get the right weekend off. Thanks

Good call Drew.
We are shooting for the third weekend like we did this year since we are hoping to get our hands on the 6 bedroom condo and two of the 4 bedroom condos in 2015.

OK, thanks for the quick reply. I was able to change my leave request to 8/13 to 8/18.

Yippee!  ;D