STN National 2009 June 16 & 17 in Gunnison, CO!

[stefrrr]

Woohoo!

Discuss.

I guess it's time to start looking for accommodations. Who wants to be the point person? Chances of me going are pretty small - basically, I'll only know after the beginning of May.

I'll be happy to do the advance planning, but I probably won't be there this year.  

Damn typos.

[Huron52]

Hey that is a great idea you have there but can we have the national June 16 and 17  2009?

[martee99]

Having never before attended a STNNational before, what sort of debauchery should I expect? And where is Gunnison?

[twist]

Having never before attended a STNNational before, what sort of debauchery should I expect? And where is Gunnison?

Colorado, I fixed the thread title.

Most people arrive on Tuesday, stand around and talk about stuff.  Then we have a group dinner Tuesday night.  People make plans for the rides on Wednesday.

Wednesday morning most people go riding, some in groups, some solo.  Wednesday night people come back and stand around and talk more.  There's no planned group dinner, but people will go off in small groups to various local eateries.  Then they come back and talk some more, late into the night.  Be sure to talk loudly near DreadheadV2.0's window when he's trying to sleep.

Thursday morning most people leave.

[martee99]

What about topless volleyball?

[stromgal]

Yes, but it's men-only.

[1KPerDay]

Trust me... you don't want to see that.

[Hickey]

I've noted the date in my calendar and when the "official" hotel is selected I'll make a reservation.

Then it is just a matter of waiting to see if I can actually make it there.  Which is going to depend on the weather in Illinois during April and May.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed, because this is the perfect excuse to get out to the Rockies on a motorcycle.

[cyclebabble]

I know stupid question, but why is it mid-week?  

Just wondering.

Chris

[twist]

I know stupid question, but why is it mid-week?  

So people can take the whole week off (9 days with the weekends) and get to the National and back.  This way you can take advantage of 2 weekends instead of just 1.

[cyclebabble]

So people can take the whole week off (9 days with the weekends) and get to the National and back.  This way you can take advantage of 2 weekends instead of just 1.

Well that makes sense.  Sheesh, I should have thought of that!  

Thanks!!

[Sandbag]

 I'm going to try to make it.. That is my busy season but I want to see Colorado.

[arkansawyer]

I camped 3 nights last summer at the Tall Texan in Gunnison.  It's a nice place.  Showers, coin laundry, and a few cabins.  Mostly retired people in RVs so things are pretty quiet.  Open pavillion next to the bathrooms/showers.
It might not be a good match if you're really wanting to stay up all night and make noise.

Do ride CO92 N from Blue Mesa Reservoir to Crawford.  Please be careful-it's a long drop if you mess up.  The Black Canyon is worth the trip and admission fee.  CO149 over Slumgullion Pass with stops at Clear Creek Falls and Windy Point.

I remember seeing some signs near Blue Mesa Res for cheap cabins-$40 or so.  I haven't been able to find them on the internet.

[xsrider]

I will be there.  

[Leanintree]

I hear I better be there... somebody better buy me a drink on my birthday the 16th though (and the wife too for our anniversary on the 15th).
Leanintree

[Gun Slinger]

If I'm able to remember that day... I'll buy you one. Tab with lemon.
right?

[Bunbun]

Myself and Dove will be attending!

Bun

[bluestrada]

Woohoo!

Discuss.

I guess it's time to start looking for accommodations. Who wants to be the point person? Chances of me going are pretty small - basically, I'll only know after the beginning of May.

I'll be happy to do the advance planning, but I probably won't be there this year.  

Damn typos.

Hi..Being new to the ST Group... tell us more about the National ... How many attendees in years past..?  Is it a good spot to find vendors and good deals?

[twist]

Hi..Being new to the ST Group... tell us more about the National ... How many attendees in years past..?  Is it a good spot to find vendors and good deals?

There are no vendors or deals, and nobody is selling anything.  It's a just a meet.

[greench440]

Usually around 70 attendees, loosely organized around the nightly barbecue/campfire/alcohol binge. We usually pressure some "sponsors" to donate swag to be given away too.

It usually looks something like this

[OldBob]

A few years ago, BMWSportTouring.com had their annual UnRally at Gunnison.  They were able to get a pretty good group rate at the KOA on the west end of town.  The KOA had cabins as well as the expected tent sites.

I plan on attending.

Bob

[dtharp]

Hello all,

   Very new to this board as you can see by my lack of posts..I'm very interested in getting out to Colorado in June and I noticed the STN National set for the 16th and 17th.  Would a newbie like me be welcome?  I've ridden for 35 years so I'm not that type of noob...would be riding out from the great state of Nebraska.

   

[maddjack]

Hello all,

   Very new to this board as you can see by my lack of posts..I'm very interested in getting out to Colorado in June and I noticed the STN National set for the 16th and 17th.  Would a newbie like me be welcome?  I've ridden for 35 years so I'm not that type of noob...would be riding out from the great state of Nebraska.

  

Yes, you are welcome to show up .Welcome to STN

[falconati]

Hello all,

   Very new to this board as you can see by my lack of posts..I'm very interested in getting out to Colorado in June and I noticed the STN National set for the 16th and 17th.  Would a newbie like me be welcome?  I've ridden for 35 years so I'm not that type of noob...would be riding out from the great state of Nebraska.

  

Oh man, I love Nebraska.  Seriously though, Omaha is great.  One of my best friends is from there, and I almost accepted an offer at UP's corporate office.

Welcome to the board - stick around and post!

[dtharp]

Thanks...I know I know...Nebraska is not the hotbed of motorcycling...but we do  have a Ducati and Triumph dealership and we are close to the Loess Hills

[maddjack]

Thanks...I know I know...Nebraska is not the hotbed of motorcycling...but we do  have a Ducati and Triumph dealership and we are close to the Loess Hills

see I like you already

[basco]

Thanks...I know I know...Nebraska is not the hotbed of motorcycling...but we do  have a Ducati and Triumph dealership and we are close to the Loess Hills

Not much to wright home to. Sorry, I had to drive thru it twice in the last two years. And Denver has 2 triumph and Ducati dealers. For the size of the city, thats impressive.

[beemerboy]

A few years ago, BMWSportTouring.com had their annual UnRally at Gunnison.  They were able to get a pretty good group rate at the KOA on the west end of town.  The KOA had cabins as well as the expected tent sites.

I plan on attending.

Bob

I was there in 2002 and again in '03. The '02 event was real exciting because the Hell's Angels decided to hold a meeting of its chapter presidents or whatever they call their leaders. Boy, talk about some interesting encounters with them and the LEO's from all over the region. Many BMWST riders would come out of their motels in the morning to find their bikes blocked in by the HA's bikes. They assigned goons to guard their bikes which meant bodily harm to anyone attempting to move a bike to get out and about on their bike.

Aside from that we had a great time and the roads are awesome. For those thinking about camping make sure you bring clothing and gear capable of keeping you warm as if you were winter camping. The Gunnison Valley gets cold at night even in the summer. I came out one July morning and found frost on my RT's seat. You'll want to layer your riding clothing so that you can peel it off as the day progresses.

The KOA campground is very nice and their Kampin Kabins are located near a stream.....the sound of the water will put you to sleep in minutes!

[8ooLE]

Is anybody riding out from Minnesota? That sounds like a great time!

[chornbe]

Son's graduation weekend. Can't make this one.

[zer0netgain]

I'm cross-posting this so anyone who is curious will know the details....

I won't be able to make it to the ST.N national, so if I said otherwise earlier, it's now official.

REASON:  A co-worker is taking a vacation that really mucks up my timing.  I had planned a trip to Oregon that I really want to do.  My plan was to hit ST.N in CO and then go off to do Oregon.  That would have given me all the time I need for the trip without worrying about keeping to any more fixed schedule dates.  If I needed a extra day or two on the trip, no sweat.  Having to hit ST.N national at the end of the trip puts me under pressure to keep to a fixed schedule (exhausting, IMHO) or taking off early enough that I need not worry about not needing extra days during the trip.  The latter option could force me to take almost a whole third week away from the office where doing the ST.N national first would have kept it at about my norm of 2 weeks.

I also have at least 1 if not 2 rallies in WV at the end of May.  I would have as little as 1 week to "recoup" from these and prepare for the big trip to Oregon, and that's cutting it pretty tight.  Normally, I would have had an easy 3 weeks to do this based on my original plan.

I have also learned that next year's ST.N rally SHOULD be somewhere in the Appalachians...my back yard   .  So, I see no problem making it next year since it will be fairly local and easy to plan around.

Considering these factors, it would just be simpler to bail on this year and look forward to the ST.N national next year.

For those of you who helped me work out different ideas on what do to about this, I thank you.  I can safely say that my 2010 trip will likely focus on Colorado and the Ozarks.

[Matt98VFR]

Anyone up for a motomarathon before the ST National? It is 12-15 June, Keystone, CO. (if someone posted this info in a different forum, please provide link) See http://www.motomarathon.com/