Reno V-Strom Gathering 2007 / "Comradery & Fun"

[renojohn]

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Reno V-Strom Gathering 2007
" --Comradery & Fun-- "

Yep, it's happening again. Time for another go-around of fun with the same good stuff as well as much improved.

Date: May 31; June 1, 2, 3

Lots of things in the works, the date has been set and the rest is coming together well. Updates to follow in the coming weeks ...but for now, mark your calendar and prepare for a great time.

Go here: (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/)

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[STROMETTE]

2 total posts.. maybe I missed something?

Anywho, kinda cool to see pics of my other stomping grounds. If I'm at my other home (SLT) at that time I might drop by. Would non-Strom riders be welcome? (my Strom might be back in AZ).

Stromette

[MightyShep]

Providing that classes don't interfere I'll be attending this event. I missed it last year due to finals. Don't want to miss it twice.

[Furious Stylz]

I think I might like to get in on this trip this year. I'd been looking for a long trip to do this late spring/early summer. Add me as a solid 90% yes. And if anyone else from the NW decides to go, lets group up for the trip south...

[renojohn]

2 total posts.. maybe I missed something? I'm kinda shy, but this post alone has bumped my total post by 50%

=Anywho, kinda cool to see pics of my other stomping grounds. If I'm at my other home (SLT) at that time I might drop by. Would non-Strom riders be welcome? (my Strom might be back in AZ).
Stromette
Yes, I see you put a few miles on, hence your stomping ground(s) cover many areas. Great to see your enthusiasm, fun and energy to our great sport.
Yes, you are welcome on any bike you peddle in on. If you decide to do it, let me know how we can help. some good folks at this gathering, ...which balances things out for those of us who aren't :-)

..renojohn
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[GONE14S]

You can count the wife and I in on this one John........

Kurt

[Wee_Willie]

2 total posts.. maybe I missed something?

Renojohn is an established poster on the other V-Strom site. http://11109.rapidforum.com/

Hey John, I am making plans to make this one!
Willie

[renojohn]

Registration is now available for those who want to put a stake in the ground early for this gathering. The registration form collects info that will be used to help make this gathering the best that it can be.

As last year, the registration list will be public for all to share in the fun and plan accordingly.

Go here:
Reno V-Strom Gathering 2007 (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/index.html)

...or click on this http://forum.webraydian.com/Themes/themis/images/gnome/register.gif (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/registrationform07.html) image to register

[renojohn]

UPDATE 17Dec 2006

More details on the gathering are now availabile:

-First: Thanks to those who have been providng 06 picturess! You can see the ones we have on the site and Bob Pennington is working some magic with the 06pics that 07 attendees will enjoy while in Reno. Please share any 06pics that you may have.

+Information on lodging has been posted. Boomtown for Hotel/RV'ers. (click (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/lodging.html) )
-Boomtown is offering us a rate of $69.00per night for Thursday(&sun) and $79.00 for Friday and Saturday. Don't hesitate to ask for other rates you may qualify for (miltary etc), and please remember to use the code our code. Also, sharing rooms is a great idea for those looking to share costs!
-Boomtown is also a great choice for RV'ers ..$30.oo per night, use same code
-Some campsite options have been posted -we feel some good ones and not too far from Boomtown.

+Julian Whaley will be our guest speaker and we look forward to enjoying his fun experiences and adventures on the V-Strom. Check out the site (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/events.html) for more information -and be sure to read his UCC adventure trip report!

Many more in the coming weeks ....we're off to a great start in making RenoGatherng2007 (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/) the best that it can be.

...renojohn

[805gregg]

Thanks for putting this together again John, I've already made reservations, looks like a good spot but is there a brew pub within walking distance?

[NobleRob]

I am really glad I will be able to meet up with some riders as the come from the East as they are on their way to reno for this. I wish we could make if for the whole event, but we will be on our way to Alaska, hopefully in enough time to break the world record. By the end of the Event Sunday night we should be only three days from Prudhoe bay, Alaska. I really hope a whole bunch of you will be able to make it out to ride with us. I noticed in the "already registers" list that a fellow Albertan, Rob Evans, that I know from my Dual Sport Group will be attending.

Hope to see lots of you there,
Rob Noble
www.noblequest.org

[Mr. Fisherman]

Several of us are already registered and will be heading down from the Northwest Region.

Nachodaddy, Berserker and myself are having a pre pre pre pre pretrip meeting to discus the rout, possible side trips, ideas on what to take and what to leave home. We will be getting together at the Golden Touch for a 10:30a.m. breakfast meeting next Saturday, January 20th. (503) 245-2007
8124 Sw Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR Click here to see a map http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?name=Golden+Touch+Family+Restaurant&desc=%28503%29+245-2007&csz=Portland+OR+97219&qty=9&cs=10&ds=n&ed=irXaAK160Szr9nxAKUXyMQRoiTXKRDz9WKZyg5DYl_D_jcz TI5g4WaKmZZjp_FBqim53NycjQ9Lx2w--&fr=dd-local-more&gid1=21958433

[renojohn]

UPDATE: 13Jan 2007

More details on the gathering are now availabile:

- Pre-Meet/Greet Gathering spots -
Thursday May31. Folks will be getting to these destinations Thursday afternoon/evening, spending the night and then heading to Reno on Friday. A great chance to meet other stromers, share riding and do all this in a more intimate environment.

*North = Klamath Falls Oregon
*South(&west) = Sonora California
*East = Spanish Fork Utah(may29) and Ely Nevada(May30)

...and of course no crime in getting to Reno early ...where we'll be doing our own pre-gathing meet/greet.

More Details HERE (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/pre.html)

...renojohn

[Mr. Fisherman]

I believe most of our group will be at the Kalamath Falls pre meeting. Looking forward to it.

[mikevstrom]

This looks like a great event. It'd take me close to my NorCal roots. I'll try to talk another Strommer from Phoenix into the mix. Thanks for all the hard work.
Regards,
Mike

[vstrombo]

Myself - Yellow (is there any other color) and My Girlfriend, Debi - Blue 2005 DL1000 (2003 Sporster Anniversary Edition) are planning on making the trip. We're located in Orange County and think it would be a hoot to get a group and head to Sonora. Anyone else in the area planning on making the trek?

[renojohn]

UPDATE 25Jan 2007

More details on the gathering are now availabile:

IMPORTANT UPDATE on the East Pre-Gathering:
--To best accomodate the NOBLEQUEST folks on their amazing journey, the pre-gathering spot will be in ELY on May31. BUT, instead of Utah, the Noblequest posse will be in Las Vegas the night of May30 and are eager to ride with Stromers from Las Vegas to Ely on the 31st! This is quite an opportunity! So, plan on being in Ely on May31 and ideally ride from Las Vegas to Ely with the Nobles on this day.
What could be more fun than doing this? Well, how about getting to Vegas the night of the 30th and Welcoming them and share stories! More details forthcoming on the Vegas meeting spots.

Sonora:
Bareman has recently took Sonora by Strom and has lined up some great stuff -and is teasing us with some info --as to what Sonora will about.
Most important: The place to be and stay is the Country Inn Sonora. He's also got some dinner plans in the works as well as getting routes prepared for all skills and wants.
This is going to be one heck of a good time.

Details on all the gathering stuff here (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/)

...renojohn

[Mr. Fisherman]

Any updates on planned routed from Kfalls to Reno? I am wondering what the main group has in mind...

[renojohn]

Any updates on planned routed from Kfalls to Reno? I am wondering what the main group has in mind...likey most of this discussion will be in Klamath Falls, with people sharing their thoughts.

If you've got a route, certainly you may want to share it ....also, no harm in trying to get some dialogue before meeting up in Klamath Falls.

I have a route that I enjoy when I got that way. It will take you through Adin, Dana, and then the back way around/into burney Falls (via clark Creek Road, then Subway caves, Mt. Lasen (if you wish) and some other good spots. I'll share this route and maps for one idea of the bizzillion options that you guys will have. Maybe guys will want to ride together, maybe not, most will likely decide what they want to do in Klamath Falls. ..disussing it all over bench racing, food and fun.

[WoodMan]

Wow !!! looks like great fun, I'm in FL. now, but getting ready to move to Plumas County in April. Looks like a great time to look forward to....:cool:

[Mr. Fisherman]

Thanks for the tips. Having never been down that way I will look over the listed points and see what I can put together.
Looking forward to the ride...

[GeoBiker]

I'm considering heading out to Reno from Ga., but would not be leaving until the weekend before, which would be the 26th or 27th. Maybe meet up with the group in Ely on Thursday. I'm looking at a southern route out, heading due west from B'ham, through north Texas, Albuquerque, Page Az., Ely and Reno.

I still have work and home issues to resolve before I know for sure, but it is looking better..! If anyone else from the South or along that route might be leaving around the same time and would want to meet, let me know..

Route back is still open. I might have to be in Denver for work the week after, which would be just perfect..!

[Mr. Fisherman]

Looking for updates...
John, can you provide more info on the Dirt riding clinic?
I know we have one guy that was interested in that part...

[greywolf]

RenoJohn is on a Mexican trip. You may have a better shot at getting more info at http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=119973444599 as that has more hits and Bareman is more of a regular there.

[Mr. Fisherman]

Look what I found....
Very large file, great video with a sample of what s waiting for us on this trip...
Don't open it if you have dial up unless you want to watch it sometime next week...

http://www.sporttouring.info/MOTORCYCLE_VIDEOS/2005_VIDEOS/AUG_2005_QUINCY_RIDE.wmv

[ILuvUMan]

Look what I found....
Very large file, great video with a sample of what s waiting for us on this trip...
Don't open it if you have dial up unless you want to watch it sometime next week...

http://www.sporttouring.info/MOTORCYCLE_VIDEOS/2005_VIDEOS/AUG_2005_QUINCY_RIDE.wmv

Great Video, reminds me a lot of Utah riding up North in the summer.

[ILuvUMan]

I'm considering heading out to Reno from Ga., but would not be leaving until the weekend before, which would be the 26th or 27th. Maybe meet up with the group in Ely on Thursday. I'm looking at a southern route out, heading due west from B'ham, through north Texas, Albuquerque, Page Az., Ely and Reno.

I still have work and home issues to resolve before I know for sure, but it is looking better..! If anyone else from the South or along that route might be leaving around the same time and would want to meet, let me know..

Route back is still open. I might have to be in Denver for work the week after, which would be just perfect..!

PM me in June. I may hook up with you in Ely or even better Delta Utah. We can go from Delta Utah over to Ely.

My only problem, I haven't got me a V-Strom "yet" still shopping. :rolleyes:

[Involute]

PM me in June. I may hook up with you in Ely or even better Delta Utah. We can go from Delta Utah over to Ely.

My only problem, I haven't got me a V-Strom "yet" still shopping. :rolleyes:

There were a few on KSL Classifieds a few weeks ago. A 650 and 1000. IIRC the 650 was a good deal.

[GeoBiker]

PM me in June. I may hook up with you in Ely or even better Delta Utah. We can go from Delta Utah over to Ely.

My only problem, I haven't got me a V-Strom "yet" still shopping. :rolleyes:

Alas, sad to say I'm out this year.. :-( It is just too close to our 30th anniversary. By the time I made flight/lodging reservations for this little celebration, the travel margin for Reno was reduced by a few days. Simply not doable. Unless of course, we could move the Reno gathering up a week..;)

[ILuvUMan]

Alas, sad to say I'm out this year.. :-( It is just too close to our 30th anniversary. By the time I made flight/lodging reservations for this little celebration, the travel margin for Reno was reduced by a few days. Simply not doable. Unless of course, we could move the Reno gathering up a week..;)

Oh Bummer. Who is "infamous Don Simone"? Hey Dan, when and where are we going to meet in Ely?

Not sure the Reno Website says it very well. http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/pre.html (scroll down about half way). Anyone else going through Ely?

Don't PM me in June, PM me in May. LOL Before the meet.

[renojohn]

UPDATE: 29April 2007

Some important updates and information posted today on the Gathering.

More Details HERE (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/)

...renojohn

[Mr. Fisherman]

This is going to be great!

I just paid for my dinner using Pay Pal.
What is everyone else going to eat? :D

[GONE14S]

John,
sent funds for dinner for two days.......for two via- paypal.

See ya there.

Kurt

[renojohn]

UPDATE 22May 2007

INFORMATION ON SHIRTS:
---For those of you who were part of last year's fun ....you'll recall that Bob Pennington supplied the shirts ......and did a wonderful job.
Bob did this all on his own -his own blood, sweat and money to put them together.

Well unfortunately, Bob will not be able to attend this year.....
BUT, he has stepped up yet again and will be supplying T-Shirts nonetheless.

So, here is the drill and you'll want to move fast:
Shirts are $18.00ea
Order them directly from Bob via Paypal rnp@tpgtex.com
**Give your registration #, your Name and Your SIZE with your papal payment!!
If you don't do paypal, send an email to Bob and work something out.

Bob will ship the shirts to the gathering -so you'll get them then!!

Thanks again Bob, you're a real prince of a guy!!

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Other news .....
THANKS to the MANY who have confirmed for the dinners. Check your status ...and if you're not confirmed you won't be part of those festivities :( .
If you have been overlooked -PLEASE LET ME KNOW. If you are not confirmed but want to participate in Friday and/or Saturday PLEASE LET ME KNOW!! It is important that we have accurate head count on these.
check your status here(clicky) (http://www.goraiders.org/renovstromgathering07/renogathering07Registration.htm)

-The response has been fantastic ...Boomtown has something like 150nights/rooms reserved/guaranteed under our code. This is awesome and way beyond last year.
-Tom Chase has taken the lead on Dog Valley Campground so this seems to be a great camping option for those who whish to camp. GO HERE FOR MORE INFO (clicky) (http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=102372028283)

Remember, everyone is a contributor and responsible for the success of this event ....be ready to lead on anything that you see needs to be done. Thanks again to Bob for doing the shirts ...thanks to Tom Chase for stepping up on the Camping option.

We're getting closer, ...the weather should be fantastic and the roads are in splendid shape!!! .....renojohn[/font]

[Mr. Fisherman]

This is gonna be great!

[Nighthawk22]

Is there a picture of the shirt?

[renojohn]

Is there a picture of the shirt?Where is your sense of adventure?? :-)
Last year we didn't know either ....But they turned out very nice. I'm sure Bob will do an equally good job this year. If we're given a sneak preview ...I'll let you know.

Meanwhile ...think of it as an adventure ....if you knew what was around the corner, it wouldn't be much fun!