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Question: Make yourself heard!  (Voting closed: November 30, 2008, 09:00:04 AM)
Gunnison - 41 (50%)
Montrose - 11 (13.4%)
Other (see below) - 8 (9.8%)
I don't care. I just want to show up. - 22 (26.8%)
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« on: September 30, 2008, 06:19:27 PM »
What say you on location and why?
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 06:42:09 PM »
I voted, I don't care. Anywhere out there is fine by me. bete..
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008, 12:58:39 PM »
Could those of you who expressed a preference explain why and maybe post some route options?  Razz

I voted Gunnison because it's an hour further east.  Embarassment
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2008, 01:09:22 PM »
I'll be flying across a bloody great big ocean to get there if I do come, I don't care where I have to go after that as long as there are bikes, roads, food, beer and Dred with his bottle of Glenlivet Wink
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2008, 01:12:53 PM »
If I ever get to ride to another National I'll be happy.
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2008, 01:28:50 PM »
Quote from: Ant on October 01, 2008, 01:09:22 PM

I'll be flying across a bloody great big ocean to get there if I do come, I don't care where I have to go after that as long as there are bikes, roads, food, beer and Dred with his bottle of Glenlivet Wink


Fly to Florida and you can borrow the SV650. I'll take the Bandit 1250.  Bigsmile

Except it turns out I still prefer the SV. Headscratch

Well, if we still have the SV1000s next year, it could be bought for a song.  Lol
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2008, 02:16:57 PM »
Quote from: stefrrr on October 01, 2008, 12:58:39 PM

Could those of you who expressed a preference explain why and maybe post some route options?  Razz


I voted Gunnison because it's cooler.
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2008, 04:41:54 PM »
I voted Gunnison because I haven't been there (yet)  Thumbsup
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2008, 05:45:11 PM »

I voted Gunnison because of the discussion in Thundergod's thread, with the major point being that it is cooler.  I like that the town is a little smaller than Montrose, and the lack of a Honda dealership isn't a biggie.

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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2008, 06:11:11 PM »
I'm torn. Either is within striking distance from me, and I spent 25 years in Gunnison. Like as in Grew up there, went to school there, graduated from college there, met my wife there and have all my family there.

Although, I'm already working my old man to let us party at their house (2o miles of good road out), with the MOAB (Mother Of All Bonfires. Been saving 7 or 8 downed cottonwood trees for a special occasion  EEK! )

Still might have connections in the area too to find a good spot and good eats.

Yer call. It'll be 'brisk' in Gunny in the evenings, but not bad that time of year.

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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2008, 06:18:13 PM »
Mid-Southern Missouri.

Pretty central and some kick ass riding.

Or Texas Hill Country.

PS... where are Gunnison and Montrose?
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2008, 06:20:11 PM »
Quote from: stefrrr on October 01, 2008, 01:28:50 PM

Well, if we still have the SV1000s next year, it could be bought for a song.  Lol


I find it hard to believe that hasn't moved yet. What are you asking for it? Or are you not really pushing that hard on it?
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2008, 06:23:49 PM »
Quote from: chornbe on October 01, 2008, 06:18:13 PM

Mid-Southern Missouri.

Pretty central and some kick ass riding.

Or Texas Hill Country.

PS... where are Gunnison and Montrose?


Colorado.  The 2009 meet is in the Rocky Mountains.  Not Texas.  Not Missouri.  Pick a location in the Rocky Mountains.  This is the 4-year rotation schedule.
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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2008, 07:20:02 PM »
Quote from: Leanintree on October 01, 2008, 06:11:11 PM

I'm torn. Either is within striking distance from me, and I spent 25 years in Gunnison. Like as in Grew up there, went to school there, graduated from college there, met my wife there and have all my family there.

Although, I'm already working my old man to let us party at their house (2o miles of good road out), with the MOAB (Mother Of All Bonfires. Been saving 7 or 8 downed cottonwood trees for a special occasion  EEK! )

Still might have connections in the area too to find a good spot and good eats.

Yer call. It'll be 'brisk' in Gunny in the evenings, but not bad that time of year.

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Think that once we know where to have this, you might be willing to check out a few locations?
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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2008, 07:20:30 PM »
Quote from: chornbe on October 01, 2008, 06:20:11 PM

I find it hard to believe that hasn't moved yet. What are you asking for it? Or are you not really pushing that hard on it?


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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2008, 07:25:00 PM »
Gunnison's cooler.  In multiple senses of the word.
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« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2008, 10:09:34 PM »
I voted for Gunnison because I've ridden that area and there are some really great twisties in that area! not a bad party town either. Bigok
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« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2008, 07:10:26 AM »
Wow, more people want Gunnison than don't care.  EEK! Thumbsup
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« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2008, 07:53:00 AM »
Quote from: stefrrr on October 04, 2008, 07:10:26 AM

Wow, more people want Gunnison than don't care.  EEK! Thumbsup


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« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2008, 05:06:41 PM »
Gunnison would be fine by me, assumin' I could make it. Anyhoo, Googled-Co, Motorcycle Friendly and it spit out a Travelodge in Salida, Co a little east of Gunnison. Just a thought as the sayin' goes... Wink
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« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2008, 04:04:44 AM »
I voted Gunnison cause I'm easily swayed by people on the internet with opinions.   Bigok

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« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2008, 10:04:20 PM »
I voted for Gunnison because it seems to have a good vibe from what I've read here.  Actually anywhere in CO would be fine by me.  I've been looking for an excuse to return to CO and I just found it.
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« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2008, 01:11:11 AM »
Quote from: REAPER on October 01, 2008, 10:09:34 PM

I voted for Gunnison because I've ridden that area and there are some really great twisties in that area! not a bad party town either. Bigok

I vote Gunnison then. REAPER knows his twisties.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2008, 04:35:30 AM »
I vote Gunnison because it is in the middle of an area with some great roads and it is close to my favorite place to camp and hike--Lake City. You can rent dirt bikes in Lake City and ride on an alpine loop--a jeep trail--that takes you over some great mountain passes. IMO, this is the most scenic part of CO.
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« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2008, 09:49:04 PM »
How about Durango...
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« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2008, 02:45:43 PM »
Gunnison, but anywhere in CO would be fine with me.

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« Reply #26 on: November 02, 2008, 09:00:32 AM »
This poll will also close on 11/30. Vote early and vote often!  Thumbsup
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« Reply #27 on: November 14, 2008, 12:51:03 PM »
Gunnison, I got relatives there (that I like)/
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« Reply #28 on: December 10, 2008, 07:45:51 PM »
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