World Guzzi Day Kootenay Guzzi Gathering?

[motrhead]

 So apparently Saturday September 12th is World Guzzi Day (since the open house at the factory in Mandello del Lario always happens the second weekend in September).
I am wondering if there would be any interest in another Kootenay Guzzi Gathering somewhere in the Kootenays? Not sure how late everyone else rides their bikes, but September is still prime riding season for me...
The 13th would work even better for me (technically acceptable since it's really a Guzzi weekend), but it probably should be the 12th for correctness.
 I missed out on the original KGG&LHP meet, but I have read the original thread, and we could repeat that one, or come up with something new.
 It would seem fair to allow other Euro bikes and v-twins to attend and participate in the Guzzi worship...and we could laugh at the sad exhaust note of the BMW "flat" twins as long as they take up the rear and we don't have to listen to them...
 Any interest or thoughts? Will it be too cold for the fair weather riders?
 

[Sport-Touring]

[bubba zanetti]

The 12th is a Saturday. Probably should post this in the Guzzi Section and over at Stradavarious or maybe the Strada folks are planning a ride too ?

[motrhead]

 I guess I should check there...kind of gave up since it is pretty much dead other than the Vancouver coffee meets...lol.

[motrhead]

 No rides on Stradavarious, but I did post there. Will post in Guzzi section.

[alphabet man]

OOO I would be up for this I guess I would be the Austrian bitch cousin you would all be mean to, still have a soft spot and will own another Guzzi when I find the right one. You have to contact those guys from the coast they were a hoot. I might still have Dave's business card at home, I will check tonight

[bubba zanetti]

OOO I would be up for this I guess I would be the Austrian bitch cousin you would all be mean to, still have a soft spot and will own another Guzzi when I find the right one. You have to contact those guys from the coast they were a hoot. I might still have Dave's business card at home, I will check tonight

The right one ....    

[nosail]

I'll contact Dave and John to see if they can make it. The last ride was a good one until I puked my valve cover gasket. Thanks to Jim for having a spare. We don't leave home without them now .
Rick

[motrhead]

Buddy from GF says he is in...and I ran into Toadride here at the HU meet in Nakusp, and he may want to join us.
I do seem to be the only Guzzi mounted attendee...so far, but I have run into a few Guzzi owners and former owners.

[BigBlock]

I would really like to make it, but Sandie and I will be down at the coast that weekend.  Had a great time at the last Guzzi weekend in Castlegar.  Maybe next year?

[ToadRide]

Back in the big WW2 Tojo and Mussolini were allied kissin cousins (rumored) so I wonder if that kinda sorta qualifies me.  

[motrhead]

You keep hanging out with us Guzzi guys and you will end up back on one...LOL
You're on a twin, we'll let you in.  

[ToadRide]

Dean, Dean the rhyming machine.  

[bubba zanetti]

Looks like I have a conflict on the 12th (work function  ) but would be available in the evening for a beer.

[motrhead]

Dean, Dean the rhyming machine.  

 Yep, I's a poet.

[motrhead]

Looks like I have a conflict on the 12th (work function  ) but would be available in the evening for a beer.

 Well that sucks!

[motrhead]

 Since nothing is written in stone yet...does the Sunday work as well or better, or does it make it impossible for anyone? I figured Saturday makes it possible to be home for work Monday morning for those of us that have to work Monday..lol...but it doesn't matter to me since Castlegar is home.
Thoughts?
Unless there is enough demand to move it, Saturday the 12th is still the plan.

[bubba zanetti]

                 Kootenay Guzzi Gathering
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[motrhead]

Bellissimo! Love the old artwork. I want to attend the factory open house with my LeMans...hoping to fly my bike over to ride the Alps in '17 or '18, as circumstances allow...lol

[ToadRide]

Did we talk about Air Canada will take your bike now uncrated? Cause a lot of people are talking about that.

[motrhead]

Did we talk about Air Canada will take your bike now uncrated? Cause a lot of people are talking about that.

 Yes, they have some pretty good prices as long as you are on the flight with the bike. It looks quite reasonable. I can't think of a better bike to ride through the Alps than my LeMans...

[Orson]

Thought I'd mention it in case you didn't know...Agostinis in Mandello rents Guzzis.

A lot less red tape than shipping a bike.

[bubba zanetti]

Yep and here is a link ...

http://www.agostinimandello.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=72&lang=it

[motrhead]

Probably true, but not the same as having my own bike to ride as much of the Alps as possible, through a bunch of countries, and hopefully to Nordkapp. This would be a high mileage trip over a few weeks.  I really want to do it on a LeMans (a Griso would work, but Agostinis only has California, Stelvio and V7)
 I will keep that option in mind if I don't have the time to do all I want though...

[motrhead]

 I met up with a guy from the V11LeMans forum, who is also active with the Stradavarious riders...sounds like there may be some interest there. I am really looking forward to hanging with some other Guzzisti!

[motrhead]

 Now to deal with the biggest problem in Castlegar...trying to find a decent place to meet for breakfast. Breakfast and Castlegar just don't seem to go together. We have mediocre food at Joey's and Monte Carlo, and we have decent coffee at Crumb's Bakery and Common Grounds coffee shops. Honestly, when I want breakfast I ride to Rossland...lol. Any input as to where to meet? Bagels and Brew again? I am going to post this meetup on Wildguzzi as well, but want to finalize this detail before I do...
Any preferences?

[bubba zanetti]

Dean, call the shots my friend. Decide where and when and see who shows. That is the only way you can do this. As far as breakfast ... Bagels and Brew is it. Or you are stopping on the road like Frog Peak ( over rated and no seating ) and New Denver ( owner is stunning but hates me ordering smoothies ... lol  ) ...

[ToadRide]

Nelson? Full Circle or Bent Fork?

[motrhead]

Yeah, I was just hoping someone would prove me wrong and have a better idea.
You are right, sticking with Bagels and Brew is the smart choice.
 We will stick with Castlegar for this year...

[ducatosh]

I'd love to join in on the Guzzi meet but luckily for me, I'll be in France in September.

Sadly, the "Bent Fork" in  Nelson is no more.  They closed earlier this summer and I have no idea why except for rumors heard(behind on their GST remittances).

Colin

[motrhead]

It is too bad that you can't be here, but I am very jealous of where you will be...lol

[motrhead]

Ok, making it official..

 World Guzzi Day "Kootenay Guzzi Gathering"
September 12th 8:30 AM ish
 Bagels and Brew, 1983 Columbia Ave , Castlegar (by Boston Pizza)

 Time is flexible...I plan to get there around 8 and block off a parking spot or two, but Sept 12th could be a cool morning, so there is no hurry to get away, and arrival at 9 is okay...lol

 We will ride to New Denver, and probably stop for a coffee there. I am double checking the opening hours of the Kaslo Hotel ( I think they change on the 15th), but assuming they are open we can have lunch on their deck, then do Meadow Creek and back...if they aren't we will do the Meadow Creek ride first and then go to the Dock 'n' Duck at the ferry landing in Balfour. After lunch we can see who wants to do Blewett and Pass Creek, but there is always the Ymir Hotel and back over the Bombi...will decide that part on the day.
 If it is pouring rain we can cut it short and retreat to the pub early, but a drizzle won't be stopping me.

 I'm not sure how the 6pm time worked for meeting at the pub in 2013...I am thinking closer to 5pm, but again we can decide that on the 12th...
 

See you there, and safe travels.

[bubba zanetti]

Have a little more wiggle room so can likely catch up with you guys for lunch, but my morning will be tied up still.

Good plan for the day Dean  

[motrhead]

Have a little more wiggle room so can likely catch up with you guys for lunch, but my morning will be tied up still.
Good plan for the day Dean  

Oh cool! I hope you get to join us.
 So far I have messages from a guy from Idaho, one from Lower Mainland, and a buddy from Grand Forks all planning to attend.

[ToadRide]

Dean, I may not be able to make it. With the weather breaking I have one last chance to finish what was part of the Alaska run but got cancelled due to the Glacier fire. The Road To The Sun. Hope to head out today or early tomorrow morn on a two or three day circle route. Have a good ride.
Doug

[motrhead]

Too bad we won't see you, but I would be taking the opportunity myself. Definitely great weather this week.

[motrhead]

Done like dinner. Six riders showed up on 5 Guzzis (and one guy's wife on her Virago 1100). The Guzzisti were on: two Stelvios, a Quota, an SP3 and  Griso. There were no crashes , close calls, or animal encounters (though I did catch a bug in the lower corner of my eye, and may have a mild shiner tomorrow...lol). The day was perfect, traffic wasn't bad, I behaved...and no one got a ticket.
 What a great bunch of people!  That was a lot of fun, so I think we will have to do it again next year.

[bubba zanetti]

   good stuff !

[Sputnik]

I'm sorry I had to miss it.....
Next time maybe.

[motrhead]

 Well, I am planning for there to be a next time, so hopefully it will be even better next year.  Definitely will be an earlier gathering time somewhere with breakfast, but the same 9:00 ish start to the ride.

[alphabet man]

I'm sorry I had to miss it.....
Next time maybe.

+1  maybe even have the correct bike by then